[Ips-hf-warning] ASWFC HF DEPRESSION WARNING issued 0832 UT on 05 Oct 2026 [SEC=OFFICIAL]

[Australian Space Weather Forecasting Centre]

SUBJ: ASWFC HF RADIO COMMUNICATIONS WARNING 26/80
ISSUED AT 0831UT/05 OCTOBER 2026
BY THE AUSTRALIAN SPACE WEATHER FORECASTING CENTRE.

Recent geomagnetic activity has resulted in 10-15% depressions 
in the southern Australian region. Further depressions are possible 
in southern Australia over 05-Oct.

DEGRADED HF PROPAGATION CONDITIONS EXPECTED
FOR 05 OCTOBER 2026
IF COMMS DIFFICULTIES EXPERIENCED TRY A LOWER FREQUENCY BAND
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HF COMMUNICATIONS FORECAST (AUSTRALIAN/NEW ZEALAND REGION)
                                   FREQUENCY BANDS
       T-index      MUFs        2  4  6  8 12 16 22 26
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05 Oct:   30          -14%      2  4  6  8 12 12 16 22

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