[Ips-hf-warning] ASWFC HF SHORTWAVE FADEOUT WARNING issued 0655 UT on 05 Feb 2024 [SEC=OFFICIAL]

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SUBJ: ASWFC HF RADIO COMMUNICATIONS WARNING 24/14
ISSUED AT 0652UT/05 FEBRUARY 2024
BY THE AUSTRALIAN SPACE WEATHER FORECASTING CENTRE.

Two solar regions have become R1-Minor flare productive in the last 24 
hours, causing only minor/brief fadeouts which have impacted 
only the lower HF frequencies. Further flares and fadeouts are 
expected and there is a chance for a strong fadeout over the 
next few days.

DEGRADED HF PROPAGATION CONDITIONS EXPECTED
FROM 05-07 FEBRUARY 2024
IF COMMS DIFFICULTIES EXPERIENCED TRY A HIGHER FREQUENCY BAND
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SOLAR ACTIVITY FORECAST       HF COMMS FADEOUTS
05 Feb:  R1-R2,chance R3      Probable
06 Feb:  R1-R2,chance R3      Probable
07 Feb:  R1-R2,chance R3      Probable

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