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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Severe auroral radio scatter observed on
frequencies of 144 Mhz from 0430 UTC to 0830 UTC. I made contact with numerous
stations in Gippsland Vic, Melbourne, Hobart Tas and Mt Gambier SA. I heard 1
station calling from Sydney. All contacts were made by directing my signal on a
bearing of 120 degrees to 140 degrees.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>The signals heard had severe phase and Doppler
distortion making voice communication extremely difficult. Morse code contacts
were easier. Signal strengths varied from strength 5 to strength 7.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>A visible glow was evident from just after sunset
until 0900 UTC. Some reddish colour could be seen 30 degrees above the horizon
but no fingers of light as seen on previous occasions. No visible activity at
1130 UTC.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>My position 38 deg 22' 59" S, 142 deg 13' 37.6"
E</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Regards Russell Lemke</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Amateur Radio Station
VK3ZQB</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>