General exam question G3B09
Subelement G3, RADIO WAVE PROPAGATION· Group G3B
What is the approximate maximum distance along the Earth’s surface normally covered in one hop using the F2 region?
- A.180 miles
- B.1,200 miles
- C.2,500 miles (correct answer)
- D.12,000 miles
WhyA single hop using the F2 region normally covers a maximum of about 2,500 miles along the Earth's surface. A single hop via the F2 region, the highest and most far-reaching ionospheric layer, can cover roughly 2,500 miles along the Earth's surface, answer C. The E region (lower and closer to Earth) covers less distance per hop, and 180 miles is far too short while 12,000 miles is far too long for a single hop by any region.
Published 2026-08-28 · Last updated 2026-08-28 · Question text is verbatim from the 2023-2027 NCVEC Element 3 pool (public domain); the explanation above is original writing, see our methodology.
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