[Ips-hf-warning] IPS HF SWF COMMS WARNING

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SUBJ: IPS HF RADIO COMMUNICATIONS WARNING 02/32
ISSUED AT 23/0051Z JULY 2002
BY THE AUSTRALIAN SPACE FORECAST CENTRE.

HF COMMS FADEOUTS EXPECTED DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS
FROM 23-25 JULY 2002

An active solar region which has produced two recent X-flares
is rotating into view and more flare activity is likely.

IF COMMS DIFFICULTIES EXPERIENCED TRY A HIGHER FREQUENCY BAND
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SOLAR ACTIVITY FORECAST       HF COMMS FADEOUTS             
23 Jul:  moderate to high     Probable             
24 Jul:  moderate to high     Probable             
25 Jul:  moderate to high     Probable


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