[Ips-hf-warning] IPS HF SWF COMMS WARNING issued 2348 UT on 13 Feb 2016 [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]

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SUBJ: SWS HF RADIO COMMUNICATIONS WARNING 16/09
ISSUED AT 2347UT/13 FEBRUARY 2016
BY THE AUSTRALIAN SPACE FORECAST CENTRE.

Region 2497 has produced 2 isolated M-class flares and several 
small C-class flares over the last 72 hrs (11 - 13 Feb). There 
is a possibility that this region may produce further isolated 
M-class flares which may result in short wave fadeouts. HF users 
are advised to use frequencies high than the monthly predicted 
levels. The ionisation levels in F-region are expected to be 
higher than usual over the next two day.

DEGRADED HF PROPAGATION CONDITIONS EXPECTED
FROM 14-15 FEBRUARY 2016
IF COMMS DIFFICULTIES EXPERIENCED TRY A HIGHER FREQUENCY BAND
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SOLAR ACTIVITY FORECAST       HF COMMS FADEOUTS
14 Feb:  Low to moderate      Possible
15 Feb:  Low to moderate      Possible

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