[Ips-hf-warning] ASWFC HF SHORTWAVE FADEOUT WARNING issued 2339 UT on 02 Feb 2026 [SEC=OFFICIAL]

[Australian Space Weather Forecasting Centre]

SUBJ: ASWFC HF RADIO COMMUNICATIONS WARNING 26/18
ISSUED AT 2337UT/02 FEBRUARY 2026
BY THE AUSTRALIAN SPACE WEATHER FORECASTING CENTRE.

AR4366 has continued to consistently produce R2 and R3 level 
flares. Shortwave fadeouts are expected.

DEGRADED HF PROPAGATION CONDITIONS EXPECTED
FROM 03-05 FEBRUARY 2026
IF COMMS DIFFICULTIES EXPERIENCED TRY A HIGHER FREQUENCY BAND
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SOLAR ACTIVITY FORECAST       HF COMMS FADEOUTS
03 Feb:  R2-R3                Probable
04 Feb:  R2, chance R3        Probable
05 Feb:  R2, chance R3        Probable

Australian Space Weather Forecasting Centre
Bureau of Meteorology
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