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R1 (Minor) Radio Blackout Impacts
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HF Radio: Weak or minor degradation of HF radio communication on sunlit side, occasional loss of radio contact.
Navigation: Low-frequency navigation signals degraded for brief intervals.
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R2 (Moderate) HF Radio Blackout Observed

R2 (Moderate) HF Radio Blackout Observed
published: Thursday, May 02, 2024 13:55 UTC

Active Region 3654 produced an M9.5 flare at 30/2346 UTC. Additional R1-2 (Minor-Moderate) radio blackout events from this particular region are likely over the next 24 hours.