[Ips-hf-warning] ASWFC HF SHORTWAVE FADEOUT WARNING issued 2322 UT on 14 Feb 2024 [SEC=OFFICIAL]

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SUBJ: ASWFC HF RADIO COMMUNICATIONS WARNING 24/20
ISSUED AT 2322UT/14 FEBRUARY 2024
BY THE AUSTRALIAN SPACE WEATHER FORECASTING CENTRE.

Several complex sunspots remain on the solar disk, giving an 
increased chance for solar flares and shortwave fadeouts over 
the next few days.

DEGRADED HF PROPAGATION CONDITIONS EXPECTED
FROM 15-16 FEBRUARY 2024
IF COMMS DIFFICULTIES EXPERIENCED TRY A HIGHER FREQUENCY BAND
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SOLAR ACTIVITY FORECAST                 HF COMMS FADEOUTS
15 Feb:  R1-R2, slight chance R3             Possible
16 Feb:  R1-R2, slight chance R3             Possible

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