Current Solar Conditions and It’s Impact on Ham Radio
HF Band Conditions
| Band |  Daytime Conditions |  Nighttime Conditions |
|---|---|---|
|
80m-40m 3.5 - 7.3 MHz |
Fair | Good |
|
30m-20m 10.1 - 14.35 MHz |
Good | Good |
|
17m-15m 18.068 - 21.45 MHz |
Fair | Fair |
|
12m-10m 24.89 - 29.7 MHz |
Poor | Poor |
VHF Band Conditions
| Aurora Latitude | 67.5° |
| Aurora | Band Closed |
| Sporadic E - Europe - 6m | 50MHz ES |
| Sporadic E - Europe - 4m | 70MHz ES |
| Sporadic E - Europe - 2m | High MUF |
| Sporadic E - North America 2m | Band Closed |
Solar Conditions
|
Sunspots This value is calculated based on the number of sunspots and sunspot groups observed. This value ranges from 0 to 250, with higher numbers indicating better solar activity. |
51 |
|
Solar Flux This value measures overall solar activity at a wavelength of 10.7 cm. It ranges from 62.5 to 300, with higher values indicating better solar conditions. |
111 |
|
Geomagnetic Storms This value reflects the overall activity of Earth's magnetic field, based on the K-index. Higher values indicate more significant geomagnetic disturbances. |
quiet |
|
Solar Wind This value represents the speed of solar wind measured in km/s. It typically ranges from 0 to 1000, with lower speeds generally being better. Higher speeds can contribute to increased noise in radio signals. |
365.3 |
|
Signal Noise Level This value indicates the noise generated by solar activity, measured in S-units. It is calculated based on the interaction between solar wind and geomagnetic activity. Greater activity and disturbances in the solar wind lead to higher noise levels. |
S1-S2 |
Powered by the Ham Radio Playground Solar Conditions Plugin, with data provided by N0NBH and the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center.
Last Updated: Jun 20 2026 17:05 UTC (10m 14s ago)