[Ips-hf-warning] ASWFC HF SHORTWAVE FADEOUT WARNING issued 2204 UT on 10 Feb 2024 [SEC=OFFICIAL]

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SUBJ: ASWFC HF RADIO COMMUNICATIONS WARNING 24/16
ISSUED AT 2203UT/10 FEBRUARY 2024
BY THE AUSTRALIAN SPACE WEATHER FORECASTING CENTRE.

Solar flares are expected from sunspot region AR3576 and also 
possibly a new region located beyond the eastern solar limb. 
Solar activity is expected to be R1-R2, with a slight chance for 
R3 over the next few days.

DEGRADED HF PROPAGATION CONDITIONS EXPECTED
FROM 11-12 FEBRUARY 2024
IF COMMS DIFFICULTIES EXPERIENCED TRY A HIGHER FREQUENCY BAND
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SOLAR ACTIVITY FORECAST            HF COMMS FADEOUTS
11 Feb:  R1-R2, slight chance R3     Probable
12 Feb:  R1-R2, slight chance R3     Possible

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