[Ips-hf-warning] ASWFC HF SHORTWAVE FADEOUT WARNING issued 0747 UT on 18 Apr 2024 [SEC=OFFICIAL]

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SUBJ: ASWFC HF RADIO COMMUNICATIONS WARNING 24/37
ISSUED AT 0746UT/18 APRIL 2024
BY THE AUSTRALIAN SPACE WEATHER FORECASTING CENTRE.

Several sunspot regions have increased in size and magnetic complexity 
over the last few days. Increasing the chances of M-class flares.

DEGRADED HF PROPAGATION CONDITIONS EXPECTED
FROM 18-20 APRIL 2024
IF COMMS DIFFICULTIES EXPERIENCED TRY A HIGHER FREQUENCY BAND
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SOLAR ACTIVITY FORECAST       HF COMMS FADEOUTS
18 Apr:  R0-R1, chance of R2  Possible
19 Apr:  R0-R1, chance of R2  Possible
20 Apr:  R0-R1, chance of R2  Possible

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