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Multipath, Rayleigh Fading and Location Sensitivity

Reflected VHF/UHF paths can add or cancel over distances of a fraction of a wavelength, creating deep fades; move or change antenna height/polarization before assuming transmitter failure.

VHF/UHF Propagation & Weak Signal Propagation Beyond the Local Repeater Reviewed 2026-07-19
Start with the practical answer: Reflected VHF/UHF paths can add or cancel over distances of a fraction of a wavelength, creating deep fades; move or change antenna height/polarization before assuming transmitter failure.

What changes the result

Unusual VHF/UHF paths depend on geometry, frequency, polarization, terrain or moving/atmospheric scatterers, time, and receiver sensitivity.

The mistake to avoid

A temporary opening or one favorable location is not normal guaranteed coverage, and more power may not solve a deep geometric null.

Use this operating sequence

Use path and propagation tools, synchronize time where required, aim and polarize correctly, log conditions, and compare controlled changes over multiple attempts.

Source boundary

Current controlled CKB RF engineering, VHF/UHF, operating, and diagnostic references. Confirm current local coordination, band plans, satellite data, and equipment documentation before operating.

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