A 20-acre, RF-quiet site for breakthrough radio insights 

Our 20-acre property in Kern County, California, sits in a natural bowl surrounded by mountains. We’re also working to obtain permission to set up instruments outside of our 20-acre boundary to extend our coverage. This geography — usually a challenge for communication — offers an extraordinary advantage for long-wave research.

The winning formula

Long-wave and ground-wave signals don’t rely on ionospheric skip. They interact with soil, geology, weather systems, and atmospheric conductivity. To see those faint effects clearly, you need:

• Extremely low interference
• Stable environmental conditions
• Long-term continuous monitoring
• Consistent antennas and elevation

Our site brings together all four conditions, creating the perfect environment for ionospheric propagation studies.

Low noise, high potential

With no cell service, minimal broadcast intrusion, and natural shielding from surrounding terrain, our noise floor is exceptionally low. This lets subtle variations become visible over time, revealing soil moisture changes, geological boundaries, subsurface water, and other insights.