Study of HF Channel Conditions Using WWV/WWVH test Modulation Signals

TitleStudy of HF Channel Conditions Using WWV/WWVH test Modulation Signals
Publication TypeConference Proceedings
Year of Conference2026
AuthorsWeitzen, J, Frechette, J, Lebsack, E
Conference NameHamSCI Workshop 2026
Date Published03/2026
PublisherHamSCI
Conference LocationNewington, CT
Abstract

This paper summarizes a year-long data-collection and analysis effort using test signals transmitted by WWV and WWVH every hour. Multipath and Doppler fading profiles for two links from Massachusetts to Boulder, Colorado (WWV), and Hawaii (WWVH) were calculated. Correlations between multipath and Doppler profiles and Kp index were calculated. This paper also proposes a set of techniques for processing and using the WWV/H test signals.
Refereed DesignationNon-Refereed