[Ips-hf-warning] IPS HF SWF COMMS WARNING issued 2234 UT on 04 Feb 2016 [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]

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SUBJ: SWS HF RADIO COMMUNICATIONS WARNING 16/06
ISSUED AT 2233UT/04 FEBRUARY 2016
BY THE AUSTRALIAN SPACE FORECAST CENTRE.

Solar Active Region 2494 (S13E11) has shown significant growth 
in both size and complexity over the last 24 hours. This region, 
currently a beta-gamma-delta magnetic configuration has the potential 
to produce M-class flares and associated HF short-wave fadeout 
in the sunlit hemisphere over the next 24-48 hours.

DEGRADED HF PROPAGATION CONDITIONS EXPECTED
FROM 05-06 FEBRUARY 2016
IF COMMS DIFFICULTIES EXPERIENCED TRY A HIGHER FREQUENCY BAND
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SOLAR ACTIVITY FORECAST       HF COMMS FADEOUTS
05 Feb:  Moderate             Possible
06 Feb:  Moderate             Possible

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