[Ips-hf-warning] ASWFC HF SHORTWAVE FADEOUT WARNING issued 1610 UT on 08 Oct 2026 [SEC=OFFICIAL]

[Australian Space Weather Forecasting Centre]

SUBJ: ASWFC HF RADIO COMMUNICATIONS WARNING 26/84
ISSUED AT 1609UT/08 OCTOBER 2026
BY THE AUSTRALIAN SPACE WEATHER FORECASTING CENTRE.

Recent flare activity suggests R1-R2 radio blackout activity 
is possible within the next few days.

DEGRADED HF PROPAGATION CONDITIONS EXPECTED
FROM 09-10 OCTOBER 2026
IF COMMS DIFFICULTIES EXPERIENCED TRY A HIGHER FREQUENCY BAND
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SOLAR ACTIVITY FORECAST       HF COMMS FADEOUTS
09 Oct:  R1-R2                Possible
10 Oct:  R1-R2                Possible

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