NVIS

Near Vertical Incidence Skywave

NVIS Applications: Amateur Radio Public Service

1. What is NVIS?
2. Applications of NVIS
   • Military
   • Civil Defense
   • Amateur Radio Public Service
     • Limited to 80, 60, & 40 meters, limited ALE
     • Antenna expertise and experience
     • Portable operation
     • Licensing issues (limited HF access for technician class)
   • Casual Amateur Radio
3. Antennas for NVIS
4. NVIS Frequency Selection