2 February 2026 – Using the RSGB’s online HF propagation tools with Steve Nichols, G0KYA

| February 1, 2026

The presentation

Just a few years ago, you needed a PC and a dedicated program to produce propagation predictions.

Now everything you need is online.

Steve Nichols, G0KYA shows you how to tailor your predictions to suit your particular station, including selecting the right mode, power, noise levels, antennas, and exact location.

He also looks at the history of propagation prediction programs.

About the presenter

Steve, G0KYA is the Chair of the RSGB Propagation Studies Committee, with an interest in HF and the ionosphere.

He wrote the RSGB book Radio Propagation Explained, prepares the weekly propagation segment for GB2RS, and is a regular speaker at RSGB conventions.

Watch live

Tonight@8 webinars are live-streamed on our YouTube channel and special BATC channel, allowing you to watch the presentations and ask questions online.

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