The current Ap is 45 and the Kp is 4. That indicates some geomagnetic activity. There has been a G3 event in the past 24 hours. See the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Environment Center bulletins below.
Did you try reception on other bands? Highlights of Solar and Geomagnetic Activity 03 - 09 April 2006 Solar activity was at very low to moderate levels. During the summary period, Region 865 (S11, L=113, class/area, Dkc/620 on 04 April) produced two impulsive M-class flares, both on 06 April. The first flare was an M1.4/2f at 06/0533 UTC, while the second was an M1.2/1N at 06/2042 UTC with an associated weak Tenflare (100 sfu). No significant CMEs were observed from either of these flares. This region rotated off the visible disk on 08 April. Region 867 (S16, L=089, class/area, Dso/130 on 04 April) produced five C-class flares, the largest was a C9.7 at 07/0803 UTC. Region 867 is expected to rotate around the west limb on 10 April. Forecast of Solar and Geomagnetic Activity 12 April - 08 May 2006 Solar activity is expected to be at predominately very low to low levels with isolated moderate activity possible after the return of old Region 865 on 22 April. No greater than 10 MeV proton events are expected. -Tim --- Tim Ellison ( [EMAIL PROTECTED] ) Integrated Technical Services ( http://www.itsco.com ) -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Paul Shaffer Sent: Friday, April 14, 2006 5:01 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Flexradio] OT: Radio or storm? My radio receive performance seems to have dropped off a cliff in the last 2 days. Last week from idaho I was listening to puerto rico talk to japan on 17m, now it's just noise. Could this be due to the magnetic storm or did my crimp connections on the loop flake out? I am new to radio so comments appreciated. _______________________________________________ FlexRadio mailing list [email protected] http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com
