Which system is most likely to be affected by atmospheric disturbances?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — MF/HF radiotelephony

Medium Frequency and High Frequency (MF/HF) radiotelephony relies on skywave and groundwave propagation, making it highly susceptible to atmospheric disturbances, solar activity, and ionospheric fluctuations compared to satellite or VHF line-of-sight systems.

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