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05/10/2013 | The K7RA Solar Update

This week, the average daily sunspot numbers remained about the same, with the number nudging up from 120.9 to 121.7, while the average daily solar flux numbers went from 136.5 to 137.5. For the past two weeks, the average planetary A index has been the s
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09/14/2012 | The K7RA Solar Update

Solar activity retreated this week, with the average daily sunspot numbers off nearly 46 points -- about 35 percent -- to 83.1, while the average daily solar flux declined 18 points to 118.9.
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04/27/2012 | The K7RA Solar Update

Solar activity revived over the past week, with a big increase in sunspot numbers. On Friday, April 20, the daily sunspot number reached 162; four days later on April 24, the number reached 169. This level of activity has not been seen since last fall, wh
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10/07/2011 | The K7RA Solar Update

Sunspot excitement continues, as we continue to see daily images of our Sun peppered with spots. The average daily sunspot numbers for the week were about the same as the previous week, increasing from 96.1 to 96.7, while the average daily solar flux drop
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09/16/2011 | The K7RA Solar Update

Although the average daily sunspot numbers are lower -- down nearly 13 points to 91.7 -- the average daily solar flux is higher by 6.7 points, rising to 122.2. Yes, solar activity is rising rapidly. You could see it coming earlier this week by glancing at
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03/05/2011 | The K7RA Solar Update

Solar activity is rising again, but the average sunspot numbers and solar flux are down, compared with last week. This week, the average daily sunspot number declined more than 14 points to 50.9, and the average daily solar flux was off 7 points to 96.8.
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02/24/2011 | Amateur Radio Quiz: Polar Pursuits

The VP8ORK DXpedition has just concluded, with the Braveheart sailing back into Ushuaia, Argentina -- all hands safe and sound after crossing the Drake Passage! Polar expeditions and stations have been a big part of ham radio lore since the days of Admira
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12/03/2010 | The K7RA Solar Update

The average daily sunspot numbers for the week of November 25-December 1 increased only slightly from the previous seven days: 1.3 points to 25.9. Sunspot numbers for November 25-December 1 were 22, 23, 22, 34, 31, 24 and 25, with a mean of 25.9. The 10.7
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