Solar Cycle 25: What to Expect on the Descent
Solar Cycle 25 peaked in late 2024, one of the strongest cycles in decades. Here's what the descending phase means for HF propagation and how to get the most out of the bands now.
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Solar Cycle 25 peaked in late 2024, one of the strongest cycles in decades. Here's what the descending phase means for HF propagation and how to get the most out of the bands now.
Sporadic E season runs May through August, bringing unexpected long-distance openings on 6m and 10m that are unrelated to the solar cycle. Here's how to be ready.
A roundup of notable DXpeditions active in April and May 2026, including TX9W to the Marquesas, C5B from the Gambia, and more—right in the peak of Cycle 25 propagation.