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Comment by dr_dshiv

9 months ago

But what can you do with it? Radio contact with the moon?

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soldeace  9 months ago

Despite being theoretically possible, much of the signal directed at the Moon would be absorbed in the upper atmosphere at this wavelength. On the other hand, the 10-40m bands are fantastic for long-range "earthly" communication (when the conditions are proper).

firesteelrain  9 months ago

HF comms, continent to continent is possible via FT8

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