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ShackComs Solar Activity Monitor
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SOLAR-ACTIVITY-MONITOR
Solar Activity Monitor – Real-Time HF Propagation Display
Take the guesswork out of HF operation with the Solar Activity Monitor, a compact and...
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£59.99
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Take the guesswork out of HF operation with the Solar Activity Monitor, a compact and highly effective display designed to give you real-time insight into current band conditions. By presenting key solar data at a glance, this unit helps you make informed decisions about when and where to operate.
Understanding propagation is critical for successful HF communication, and having live solar information in front of you allows you to react instantly to changing conditions—rather than relying on trial and error.
Follow the setup guide here
Key Features
- Real-Time Solar Data
Displays essential propagation indicators such as solar flux, A-index, and K-index—helping you quickly assess band conditions. - Instant Visibility in the Shack
A dedicated display means you can monitor conditions continuously without needing apps or websites. - Improved Operating Efficiency
Helps you choose the right band at the right time, increasing your chances of making successful contacts. - Compact & Easy to Use
Designed for simple integration into any shack setup with minimal configuration required. - Ideal for HF Operators
Perfect for anyone working HF, from casual operators to serious DXers and contesters.
Why Use a Solar Activity Monitor?
HF propagation is constantly changing based on solar conditions. Having access to live data gives you a real advantage:
- Identify band openings as they happen
- Avoid wasting time on dead bands
- Plan your operating sessions more effectively
- Understand how solar activity impacts your station
As highlighted in propagation guides, keeping an eye on solar conditions in real time allows operators to make smarter decisions and significantly improve results.
Ideal For
- HF and DX operators
- Contesters and serious amateurs
- Portable operators (POTA / SOTA)
- Anyone wanting a better understanding of propagation
- VHF operators
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Returns:
If you have any equipment that needs to be returned to Martin Lynch & Sons, please fill out the form below:
Upon receipt of goods you have 14 days to return goods however the goods must be returned in original packaging and care must have been taken with the goods you wish to return. Under distance selling regulations you are not entitled to any refund on carriage charges or modification charges made at your request. Large items cannot be returned if they have been assembled, unless faulty.
Warranty Terms and Conditions
Outside of the 14 faulty return period, returned items cannot be accepted, unless covered by manufacturer's warranty. We will repair as much as possible on site however in exceptional circumstances products may have to be returned to the manufacturer of distributor.
For repairs/replacements under manufacturer’s warranty for any item please download a ML&S return form from the link above and return to ML&S with the faulty product.
International Warranty information
Warranty service for items we sell is available in the U.K. only, unless otherwise noted. It is your responsibility to pay freight for returned items to the U.K. and back to you for desired warranty coverage. All of our NEW products come with a minimum 12 month warranty, (Yaesu & Icom 24 months), with up to 90 days on second-hand equipment. Items returned for service must state "returned goods for repair" on the return air waybill or U.K. import customs duties apply and will be added to your invoice. For more info about returning items please contact our customer help desk, [email protected]
