Topband: X40+ ? Super Solar Flare

[Thomas Giella KN4LF]

It appears that the x-ray flux sensors became saturated by this latest super
solar flare. Because of the duration saturation of the sensors this super
solar flare probably exceeded X30-40 and has probably become the largest
ever measured by humans. Truly historic.


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From: "Thomas Giella KN4LF" <kn4lf at tampabay.rr.com>
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Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2003 3:03 PM
Subject: X18+ Super Flare At 1955 UTC

In case you haven't noticed a massive daylight side 35,000 KC plus radio
blackout began at approximately 1955 UTC in association with a long duration
X18+ super solar flare. Absolutely amazing.

73,
Thomas F. Giella, KN4LF
Plant City, FL, USA
EL87WX

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