[Ips-hf-warning] SWS HF SWF COMMS WARNING issued 2330 UT on 07 Feb 2018 [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]

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SUBJ: SWS HF RADIO COMMUNICATIONS WARNING 18/03
ISSUED AT 2330UT/07 FEBRUARY 2018
BY THE AUSTRALIAN SPACE FORECAST CENTRE.

Region 2699 produced a strong C8.1 flare at 07/1347 UT and threatening 
to produce more flares. There is minor chance that the region 
may produce M-class flare over the next 48 hours. HF fadeout 
alerts will follow if significant flare actually occurs.

DEGRADED HF PROPAGATION CONDITIONS EXPECTED
FROM 08-09 FEBRUARY 2018
IF COMMS DIFFICULTIES EXPERIENCED TRY A HIGHER FREQUENCY BAND
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SOLAR ACTIVITY FORECAST       HF COMMS FADEOUTS
08 Feb:  Low to moderate      Possible
09 Feb:  Low to moderate      Possible

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