High frequency band communication application in Malaysia

High frequency (HF) radio frequencies are between 3 and 30 MHz.[1] Also known as the decameter band or decameter wave as the wavelengths range from one to ten decameters. Shortwave (2.310 - 25.820 MHz)[1] overlaps and is slightly lower than HF. Since the ionosphere often reflects HF radio waves quit...

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Main Authors: Idrus, Sevia Mahdaliza, Abdul Razak, Mohammad Hafizul
Format: Book Section
Language:English
Published: Penerbit UTM 2008
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Online Access:http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/20116/2/SeviaMahdaliza2008_HFBandCommunicationApplicationinMalaysia.pdf
http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/20116/
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Summary:High frequency (HF) radio frequencies are between 3 and 30 MHz.[1] Also known as the decameter band or decameter wave as the wavelengths range from one to ten decameters. Shortwave (2.310 - 25.820 MHz)[1] overlaps and is slightly lower than HF. Since the ionosphere often reflects HF radio waves quite well (a phenomenon known as skywave), this range is extensively used for medium and long range terrestrial radio communication. However, suitability of this portion of the spectrum for such communication varies greatly with a complex combination of factors[1]: • Sunlight/darkness at site of transmission and reception • Transmitter/receiver proximity to terminator • Season • Sunspot cycle • Solar activity • Polar aurora • Maximum usable frequency • Lowest usable high frequency • Frequency of operation within the HF range