[Ips-hf-warning] ASWFC HF SHORTWAVE FADEOUT WARNING issued 2256 UT on 31 Dec 2023 [SEC=OFFICIAL]

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SUBJ: ASWFC HF RADIO COMMUNICATIONS WARNING 23/134
ISSUED AT 2255UT/31 DECEMBER 2023
BY THE AUSTRALIAN SPACE WEATHER FORECASTING CENTRE.

AR3536 has recently produced an X5.0 flare. Shortwave fadeouts 
are probable.

DEGRADED HF PROPAGATION CONDITIONS EXPECTED
FROM 01-03 JANUARY 2024
IF COMMS DIFFICULTIES EXPERIENCED TRY A HIGHER FREQUENCY BAND
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SOLAR ACTIVITY FORECAST       HF COMMS FADEOUTS
01 Jan:  R2, chance R3            Probable
02 Jan:  R2, chance R3            Probable
03 Jan:  R2, chance R3            Probable

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