[Ips-hf-warning] ASWFC HF SHORTWAVE FADEOUT WARNING issued 0036 UT on 01 Mar 2023 [SEC=OFFICIAL]

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SUBJ: ASWFC HF RADIO COMMUNICATIONS WARNING 23/24
ISSUED AT 0035UT/01 MARCH 2023
BY THE AUSTRALIAN SPACE WEATHER FORECASTING CENTRE.

Sunspot region AR3234 has recently produced an M8.6 flare after 
being quiet for several days. There is a risk of further events 
of this magnitude.

DEGRADED HF PROPAGATION CONDITIONS EXPECTED
FROM 01-03 MARCH 2023
IF COMMS DIFFICULTIES EXPERIENCED TRY A HIGHER FREQUENCY BAND
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SOLAR ACTIVITY FORECAST       HF COMMS FADEOUTS
01 Mar:  R0-R1, chance of R2  Possible
02 Mar:  R0-R1, chance of R2  Possible
03 Mar:  R0-R1, chance of R2  Possible

Australian Space Weather Forecasting Centre
Bureau of Meteorology
ASWFC at bom.gov.au
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