What propagation condition is usually indicated when a VHF signal is received from a
station over 5000 miles away?
A. Moonbounce
B. D-layer absorption
C. Tropospheric ducting
D. Faraday rotation

1 Answer

Answer :

C. Tropospheric ducting

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