Calling CQ and getting nothing back?

It might not be your radio—it might be the sky.

In this episode of Brew & Activate, we break down ham radio propagation in plain English and explain MUF and LUF like you’re five years old.

No math, no confusing charts—just practical tips POTA activators can use before heading out to the park. We’ll cover:

• What MUF and LUF actually mean (simple explanations)

• How propagation affects band choices for POTA

• Easy tools to check propagation before an activation

• A one-page propagation checklist for activators • A simple band decision flowchart that actually works in the field

• Why 20m tells the truth and 40m saves activations. If you’re into Parks on the Air (POTA), portable HF, field activations, or want to stop guessing which band to use, this lives ...