What is high frequency communication?

High frequency (HF) is an electromagnetic frequency defined by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) for radar and radio communications . It operates in a range of three to thirty MHz and as the wavelengths spread over ten to one hundred meters, it is also known as decameter wave and designated as band 7.

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Why HF communication is important?

This works particularly well over water, and HF Surface Wave can be used to communicate between ships hundreds of miles apart. HF Surface Wave provides a more robust service than Skywave and is particularly suitable for higher speed operation . This can make it an excellent choice for Naval Task Group communication.

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What affects HF communication?

Space weather impacts radio communication in a number of ways. At frequencies in the 1 to 30 mega Hertz range (known as “High Frequency” or HF radio), the changes in ionospheric density and structure modify the transmission path and even block transmission of HF radio signals completely.

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