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G3B09
What is the approximate maximum distance along the Earth's surface normally covered in one hop using the F2 region?
Pick an answer to check it.
Answer: C. 2,500 miles
The F2 region is the highest ionospheric layer, so one hop through it covers the longest distance, about 2,500 miles. The lower E region gives about 1,200 miles per hop.
Tip: F2 hop: about 2,500 miles.