[Ips-hf-warning] SWS HF SWF COMMS WARNING issued 2332 UT on 03 May 2022 [SEC=OFFICIAL]

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SUBJ: SWS HF RADIO COMMUNICATIONS WARNING 22/40
ISSUED AT 2330UT/03 MAY 2022
BY THE AUSTRALIAN SPACE FORECAST CENTRE.

Short-wave fadeouts are likely due to a new active region in 
the southeast, which has previously produced X-class flares (R3 
level), and has the potential to produce more M/X-class flares 
(R1-R3 level).

DEGRADED HF PROPAGATION CONDITIONS EXPECTED
FROM 04-06 MAY 2022
IF COMMS DIFFICULTIES EXPERIENCED TRY A HIGHER FREQUENCY BAND
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SOLAR ACTIVITY FORECAST       HF COMMS FADEOUTS
04 May:  R1-R3     Probable
05 May:  R1-R3     Probable
06 May:  R1-R3	   Probable

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