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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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R3 (Strong) Radio Blackout on 28 March

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R3 (Strong) Radio Blackout on 28 March
published: Friday, March 29, 2024 16:04 UTC

An R3 (Strong) radio blackout event peaked at 28/2056 UTC (X1.1/3b) from Region 3615.