Alan G3NYK wrote;

"HF?? Nobody uses HF for communication these days....do they ??"

Many countries around the world (including Australia) use HF for over
the horizon radar ( OTHR ). I don't think the military of those
countries are going to like having HF shut down for a few days to a
week.

Just my $0.02 worth,
73's

Nic McLean
VK2KXN / VK5ZAT







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