[Fourlanders] Interesting Article

[RF Acres]

So while I'm ordering repair parts for the generator I should install an EMP level power line filter on the trickle charger bulkhead mounted to the generator sheet metal? I should also keep the generator doors closed?

Just an idea...

Cheers,
Brian
NX9O




On Jun 24, 2010, at 12:51 PM, "Rogers, Ron" <RR124640 at ncr.com> wrote:

> Well, a few of you have heard my personal voicing of concern about this Sun Spot "constipation" and what may come when the spots do return, the number of spots, and the higher probability of flares and coronal ejections (plasma bursts) from spots being directed right at Earth. 
> 
> Even with a "normal" sun spot cycle it is rare when a plasma spewing flare, is aimed right at the Earth.  You may remember reading about the one such occurrence that happened back in the 50s that caused the skies to be lit up nightly for a week with red aurora that was visible clear into Florida.
> 
> The latter, with increased frequency, would be devastating to our Earth bound communications and power grid infrastructures, along with satellite services, including our GPS ring !!  
> 
> Remember, that the last time we really had any sun spot activity Cellular telephone technology, and supporting cell tower grid, was in it's infancy and the newer blocks of GPS satellites were not yet launched.
> 
> These technologies we have so quickly come to depend on and take for granted has never really been exposed to intense and repeated geomagnetic disturbances from the sun. Hold your breath !!
> 
> 
> Ron 
> 
> ________________________________________
> From: fourlanders-bounces at contesting.com [fourlanders-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Randal DePriest [N4AC at amsat.org]
> Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2010 6:23 PM
> To: wa4kxy at bellsouth.net
> Cc: 4Landers
> Subject: Re: [Fourlanders] Interesting Article
> 
> David Hathaway is usually one of the speakers at the Huntsville hamfest and
> his sessions are always very interesting.
> 
> On Jun 23, 2010 5:49 PM, "Jim Worsham" <wa4kxy at bellsouth.net> wrote:
> 
> An interesting article:
> 
> 
> 
> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/06/21/AR2010062104
> 114.html?g=0
> 
> 
> 
> 73
> 
> Jim, W4KXY
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