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

[Regional Warning Centre]

SUBJ: IPS HF RADIO COMMUNICATIONS WARNING 00/79
ISSUED AT 24/2159Z NOVEMBER 2000
BY THE AUSTRALIAN SPACE FORECAST CENTRE.

THE SOLAR ACTIVITY HAS INCREASED TO HIGH LEVEL
ON THE 24 NOV WITH THREE X FLARES. HIGH LEVELS
ARE LIKELY TO CONTINUE OVER THE FOLLOWING DAYS.

HF COMMS FADEOUTS EXPECTED DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS
FROM 24-27 NOVEMBER 2000
IF COMMS DIFFICULTIES EXPERIENCED TRY A HIGHER FREQUENCY BAND
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SOLAR ACTIVITY FORECAST       HF COMMS FADEOUTS             
24 Nov:  High                 Probable             
25 Nov:  High                 Probable                  
26 Nov:  Moderate             Possible           
27 Nov:  Moderate             Possible             



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