The World Wide Radio Operators Foundation (www.wwrof.org) is pleased to
present the following Webinar, “Solar Topics – Where We’re Headed” by Carl
Luetzelschwab, K9LA.Date & Time: August 23, 9:00 PM EDT (August 24 – 01:00 UTC)
Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4583976502814826243
Description: Carl K9LA will give a brief update on Cycle 24, and then
discuss the implication of the number of days with zero sunspots, the trend
of the strength of the magnetic fields around sunspots, the correlation of
the duration of solar minimum to the maximum of the next solar cycle, and
several other issues. He will also explain why we have a revised data set of
new sunspot numbers. He will also include information on a propagation issue
(or two).73
Ken K4ZW
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