[Blue_Spark]

Well, at least with the graph from the satellite X-ray sensors it appeared to be an X-20 class event to me. Besides the X-18 last week, the largest I've recorded was back in the mid-90's with an X-8 as I recall (lot of data to sift thru to find the data plot.) Last week was the quickest shock wave I can recall, less than 24hrs to impact (typical 36-48hr.) Too bad the satellite sensors are saturated right now, I would like to see the shock wave hit on the solar wind speed indicator. Aurora? Still depends on the interplanitary magnetic field polarity (Bz) when the shock wave hits. Pretty certain there will be AU in the hi-latitudes. Question is, will the AU oval go south? Very interesting propagation effects last week on the VHF bands. Australia (VK6 & VK8) into the PNW on 50mHz late afternoon 31 October. Very unusual for so late in the solar Cycle. I've been following the data stream for 30 years myself as it is related to radio propagation (WWV rpts, then Web-data in the 90's.)
Regards, 6M op in CN85

[Semper911]

Australia (VK6 & VK8) into the PNW on 50mHz late afternoon 31 October.

Really? Interesting post, Sparky. Keep 'em coming.

[scab4faa]

Ummm Ya.. What he said.. Ya thats the ticket

[RaceBannon]

I need something explained to me

Since this is electromagnetic radiation, why isnt it coming at the speed of light?

Or is it NOT electromagnetic?

[Moose4]

Australia (VK6 & VK8) into the PNW on 50mHz late afternoon 31 October.

Wow! Man, that makes me wish I had a 6 meter antenna up. OK, I wish I had any antenna up right now, the joys of apartment living. :)

}:-)4