☀️ X-RAY FLUX (5/5)
Past 6hr

Current: B6.4
⚪ QUIET

Background levels

Flare Classes: X=Major (HF blackouts) M=Medium (regional HF degradation) C=Minor (slight absorption) B=Weak (normal)
Red line=0.1-0.8nm Cyan=0.05-0.4nm. Spikes=flares causing radio blackouts. Higher flux=worse HF.

NOAA SWPC 13:30Z

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🌌 AURORA FORECAST (4/5)
⚪ QUIET

Power: 15.0 GW
K-index: 0
Minimal

📻 Normal VHF

🟢Green=2m/6m scatter possible 🟡Yellow=Enhanced 🔴Red=Intense aurora
Point antennas north, use SSB/CW modes. Best during K≥4 activity.

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📡 D-REGION ABSORPTION (3/5)
🟠 High (Day)

⏰ Peak daytime - 13:30Z
💡 Try 80m/40m

Real-time HF absorption from solar X-rays
🔴Red=High (HF challenging) 🟡Yellow=Moderate 🟢Green/Blue=Low (HF good)
Higher absorption = lower frequencies work better

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📻 BAND CONDITIONS (2/5)

160m: 🟡 Fair
80m: 🟡 Fair
40m: 🟢 Good
30m: 🟢 Good
20m: 🟢 Good
17m: 🟢 Good
15m: 🟡 Fair
12m: 🟡 Fair
10m: 🟡 Fair
6m: 🔴 Closed

🎯 Best Now: 40m, 30m, 20m, 17m

Based on MUF=29.6MHz

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