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

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SUBJ: IPS HF RADIO COMMUNICATIONS WARNING 00/83
ISSUED AT 24/2226Z DECEMBER 2000
BY THE AUSTRALIAN SPACE FORECAST CENTRE.

Solar region 9280, now close to central central location, and the
more recent region 9283 are likely produced some flares over the
following days, both show an increase in magnetic complexity.

HF COMMS FADEOUTS EXPECTED DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS
FROM 25-27 DECEMBER 2000
IF COMMS DIFFICULTIES EXPERIENCED TRY A HIGHER FREQUENCY BAND
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SOLAR ACTIVITY FORECAST       HF COMMS FADEOUTS             
25 Dec:  low to moderate      Possible             
26 Dec:  moderate             Possible                  
27 Dec:  moderate             Possible             


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