This widget displays real-time HF propagation conditions for amateur radio operators. Perfect for WWBOTA bunker activations and general HF operating!
solar-widget-wordpress.phpfunctions.php from the right sidebarsolar-widget-wordpress.php✅ That’s it! The widget is now installed and ready to use.
Add this shortcode to any page or post:
That’s all you need! The widget will appear with default settings.
You have 3 widget sizes to choose from:
Perfect for sidebars or compact spaces
☀️ Solar Propagation
Kp-INDEX
2.7
QUIET
FoF2 CRITICAL FREQUENCY
4.2 MHz
NORTHERN EUROPE
⚠
C3.1
SOLAR FLARE RISK
MODERATE C-CLASS FLARE ACTIVE. Minor HF effects possible.
rmi • 5 minutes ago
• FoF2: RMI:4.2 [OK F:4.2 M3k:12.7 M:3.02]
Shows:
Height: ~220px
Best for main content areas
☀️ Solar Propagation
Kp-INDEX
2.7
QUIET
FoF2 CRITICAL FREQUENCY
4.2 MHz
NORTHERN EUROPE
⚠
C3.1
SOLAR FLARE RISK
MODERATE C-CLASS FLARE ACTIVE. Minor HF effects possible.
MUF 500km
5.5
MHz
MUF 1000km
8.4
MHz
MUF 3000km
12.7
MHz
A-INDEX
10
SOLAR FLUX
167
SUNSPOT #
166
HF BAND CONDITIONS
160m
80m
40m
20m
15m
10m
rmi • 5 minutes ago
• FoF2: RMI:4.2 [OK F:4.2 M3k:12.7 M:3.02]
As in Small widget, PLUS:
Height: ~500px
For dedicated propagation pages
☀️ Solar Propagation
Kp-INDEX
2.7
QUIET
FoF2 CRITICAL FREQUENCY
4.2 MHz
NORTHERN EUROPE
⚠
C3.1
SOLAR FLARE RISK
MODERATE C-CLASS FLARE ACTIVE. Minor HF effects possible.
MUF 500km
5.5
MHz
MUF 1000km
8.4
MHz
MUF 3000km
12.7
MHz
A-INDEX
10
SOLAR FLUX
167
SUNSPOT #
166
HF BAND CONDITIONS
160m
80m
40m
20m
15m
10m
📊 PROPAGATION DATA
Reliable NVIS (0-150km)
Extended NVIS (150-400km)
📍 Your QTH
SELECT BAND:
rmi • 5 minutes ago
• FoF2: RMI:4.2 [OK F:4.2 M3k:12.7 M:3.02]
Shows everything in General widget, PLUS:
Height: ~850px
All widget types support Light Mode for sites with white/light backgrounds.
Just add light to your widget type:
☀️ Solar Propagation
Kp-INDEX
2.7
QUIET
FoF2 CRITICAL FREQUENCY
4.2 MHz
NORTHERN EUROPE
⚠
C3.1
SOLAR FLARE RISK
MODERATE C-CLASS FLARE ACTIVE. Minor HF effects possible.
rmi • 5 minutes ago
• FoF2: RMI:4.2 [OK F:4.2 M3k:12.7 M:3.02]
☀️ Solar Propagation
Kp-INDEX
2.7
QUIET
FoF2 CRITICAL FREQUENCY
4.2 MHz
NORTHERN EUROPE
⚠
C3.1
SOLAR FLARE RISK
MODERATE C-CLASS FLARE ACTIVE. Minor HF effects possible.
MUF 500km
5.5
MHz
MUF 1000km
8.4
MHz
MUF 3000km
12.7
MHz
A-INDEX
10
SOLAR FLUX
167
SUNSPOT #
166
HF BAND CONDITIONS
160m
80m
40m
20m
15m
10m
rmi • 5 minutes ago
• FoF2: RMI:4.2 [OK F:4.2 M3k:12.7 M:3.02]
☀️ Solar Propagation
Kp-INDEX
2.7
QUIET
FoF2 CRITICAL FREQUENCY
4.2 MHz
NORTHERN EUROPE
⚠
C3.1
SOLAR FLARE RISK
MODERATE C-CLASS FLARE ACTIVE. Minor HF effects possible.
MUF 500km
5.5
MHz
MUF 1000km
8.4
MHz
MUF 3000km
12.7
MHz
A-INDEX
10
SOLAR FLUX
167
SUNSPOT #
166
HF BAND CONDITIONS
160m
80m
40m
20m
15m
10m
📊 PROPAGATION DATA
Reliable NVIS (0-150km)
Extended NVIS (150-400km)
📍 Your QTH
SELECT BAND:
rmi • 5 minutes ago
• FoF2: RMI:4.2 [OK F:4.2 M3k:12.7 M:3.02]
| Dark Mode (Default) | Light Mode |
|---|---|
| Black/dark gray background | White/light gray background |
| Bright colored text | Dark text on colored backgrounds |
| Perfect for dark themes | Perfect for light themes |
Example:
| Example:
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What it means:
Why it matters: Higher K-index means worse HF conditions, especially on higher bands.
What it means: The highest frequency that will reflect off the ionosphere straight up (NVIS).
Displayed as: "3.8 MHz" means signals below 3.8 MHz will bounce back down.
Why it matters: Helps predict which bands are open for NVIS and regional contacts.
Region: Data from Northern Europe (Belgium ionosonde)
Shows REAL-TIME solar flare activity from NOAA satellites!
Classifications:
Example: "C3.2 C-CLASS FLARE ACTIVE" means a moderate C-class flare is happening RIGHT NOW.
Three distances shown:
| Distance | Use Case | M-Factor |
|---|---|---|
| 500km | NVIS, Regional | 1.5× FoF2 |
| 1000km | Medium range | 2.0× FoF2 |
| 3000km | Long-range DX | 3.0× FoF2 |
Example:
A-Index: Daily geomagnetic activity average (lower is better)
Solar Flux (SFI): Radio emissions from the sun at 2800 MHz
Sunspot Number (SSN): Number of sunspots on the sun
Color-coded for quick reference:
Bands shown: 160m, 80m, 40m, 20m, 15m, 10m
Based on: MUF calculations + K-index + Solar Flux
The widget updates automatically - no refresh needed!
You'll see: "2 min ago" in the bottom right showing data freshness
All data is from trusted sources:
Data is FREE - No API keys needed!
The widget does NOT:
It only: Fetches public solar data from external APIs
Minimal impact:
?wwbota_clear_cache=1Recommended reading:
Online tools:
| Shortcode | Size | Graphs | Theme | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 220px | No | Dark | Sidebars |
| 220px | No | Light | Light sidebars |
| 500px | No | Dark | Main content |
| 500px | No | Light | Light content |
| 850px | Yes | Dark | Dedicated pages |
| 850px | Yes | Light | Light pages |
| Element | Update Frequency |
|---|---|
| Clock | 1 second |
| Display data | 60 seconds |
| Fresh API data | 5 minutes |
| K-Index from NOAA | ~3 hours |
| FoF2 from Dourbes | Real-time |
| X-ray flux | Near real-time |
Can I use this on multiple sites? ✅ Yes! Just install on each WordPress site.
Is there a limit? ❌ No limits! It's completely free.
You now have real-time HF propagation data right on your WordPress site!
Perfect for:
Questions? Refer back to this guide anytime.
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Version: 1.0
Released: February 2026
Compatibility: WordPress 5.8+, PHP 7.4+
Status: Production Ready ✅
Last Updated: February 4, 2026
functions.php
└── solar-widget-wordpress.php (paste entire contents)wp hookURL: yoursite.com/?wwbota_clear_cache=1(Requires admin login)
// wp-config.php
define('WP_DEBUG', true);
define('WP_DEBUG_LOG', true);wwbota_collect_solar_data event$data = get_transient('wwbota_solar_data');
var_dump($data);// Test individual APIs
$result = wwbota_fetch_noaa_xray_flux();
$result = wwbota_fetch_dourbes_data();?wwbota_clear_cache=1This widget provides amateur radio operators with professional-grade propagation data in a compact, easy-to-use format. The combination of real-time solar flare detection, accurate MUF calculations, and responsive design makes it ideal for WWBOTA bunker activations and general HF operating.
Version: 1.0
Last Updated: February 2026
Status: Production Ready ✅