What is the approximate maximum distance along the Earth’s surface normally covered in one hop using the F2 region?
180 miles
1,200 miles
2,500 miles✓Correct answer
12,000 miles
Explanation
The F2 region sits at roughly 250 to 400 km, and simple geometry with the lowest practical takeoff angle and the curvature of the Earth limits a single F2 hop to about 2,500 miles, or roughly 4,000 km. Longer distances require multiple hops or chordal paths.