HF Propagation Map - Help
Summary: Aggregated signal strength and activity per 4-character grid.
Cluster: Directional activity from a specific grid.
MUF: Estimated Maximum Usable Frequency per grid.
D-RAP: D-RAP (D-Region Absorption Prediction) shows predicted levels of HF radio absorption in the Earth’s D-region of the ionosphere. It highlights areas where radio signals may be weakened or “blackout” conditions can occur, especially after solar X-ray flares. The map displays absorption intensity by frequency band using smooth, color-coded zones, helping operators identify where HF communications may be degraded or unusable.
Reports: Historical data per callsign or grid, including direction (sent/received), plus true two-way QSOs (only contacts where both sides saw each other) from the last 10 minutes.
Realtime: Live MQTT feed from PSK Reporter showing spots as they happen in real-time. Shows activity from the last 10 seconds (no filter) or last 1 minute (callsign/grid filter). Auto-pauses when tab is hidden to save bandwidth.
POTA: Parks on the Air activation paths and global view.
SOTA: Summits on the Air activations with summit details, altitude, points, and propagation paths to receivers. Click any ⛰️ mountain icon to filter by that specific summit and see all recent activations.
QSO: Upload and visualize your own ADIF log on the map. Shows your contacts with paths, band/mode filters, and options to toggle arcs and time labels.
How to use:
- Select a view: Summary, D-RAP, Cluster, MUF, Reports, Realtime, POTA, SOTA, or QSO.
- Use filters (Band, Mode, Grid, etc.) to refine results.
- Click "Go" to load filtered data for views like Cluster or Reports.
Data Sources & Attribution
DXLook integrates live and historical data from multiple public and community-supported sources:
- WSPRnet
https://wsprnet.org - PSK Reporter
http://mqtt.pskreporter.info/ - Reverse Beacon Network (RBN)
https://reversebeacon.net - DX Clusters
- QRZ.com
https://www.qrz.com - POTA
https://api.pota.app - SOTA
https://api-db2.sota.org.uk
Weather Data
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MSC Open Data / Meteorological Service of Canada
Rain and snow radar data provided by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
MSC Radar Data Documentation
MSC GeoMet Web Services
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Data is provided "as is" without warranty. © Environment and Climate Change Canada
Space Weather & Band Conditions
Note: Band conditions are calculated by DXLook using raw space weather data from the sources below.
- Planetary K-index & A-index
NOAA SWPC - Solar Flux Index (10.7 cm)
NOAA SWPC - Sunspot Number
NOAA SWPC - GOES X-Ray Flares
NOAA SWPC - ACE Solar Wind (SWEPAM)
NOAA SWPC - Aurora Forecasts (OVATION)
NOAA SWPC OVATION
Note: D-layer absorption is calculated using solar position algorithms (D-RAP service currently unavailable).
DXLook is a community-oriented project. Data from NOAA SWPC is used under their open public data policies: NOAA Disclaimer