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On Sun, 13 May 2001 10:54:43 -0400, Jimmy Weierich wrote:
>Yes, large solar flares can cause radio blackouts. However, C-class
>flares are not large enough to cause blackouts. It takes a large
>M-class or an X-class flare to cause such blackouts.
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If C-class flares are not large enough to cause blackouts, why was yesterday's
timing exactly the same as I observed on the air? Perhaps they mean a C-class
flare would not affect something like the VOA or other high-powered
broadcaster?
Us little guys would be the first to go, I'd think.
73, Bill W7TI
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