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E3A06
What should be done to continue a long-distance contact when the MUF for that path decreases due to darkness?
Pick an answer to check it.
Answer: B. Switch to a lower frequency HF band
When darkness lowers the MUF, the higher frequency stops being refracted back to Earth. Switching to a lower frequency band keeps you below the new MUF.
Tip: MUF drops at night, so go lower in frequency.