HF Fadeout Warning

(last updated 21 Jul 2026 08:40 UT)
SUBJ: ASWFC HF RADIO COMMUNICATIONS WARNING 26/66 ISSUED AT 0145UT/21 JULY 2026 BY THE AUSTRALIAN SPACE WEATHER FORECASTING CENTRE. Active region 4493 has shown significant growth and produced several M-class flares over the past 24 hours. Further M-class flares are forecast. Shortwave fadeouts are possible. DEGRADED HF PROPAGATION CONDITIONS EXPECTED FROM 21-22 JULY 2026 IF COMMS DIFFICULTIES EXPERIENCED TRY A HIGHER FREQUENCY BAND _____________________________________________________________ SOLAR ACTIVITY FORECAST HF COMMS FADEOUTS 21 Jul: R1, chance of R2 Possible 22 Jul: R1, chance of R2 Possible

