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Thread #64069   Message #1045135
Posted By: Arnie
31-Oct-03 - 04:49 AM
Thread Name: BS: Sunspot problems
Subject: BS: Sunspot problems
Anyone else have problems caused by the recent sunspot activity? I found last night that it's knocked out most of my favourite satellite tv signals - including the footie channels! As there is a huge mass of electromagnetic particles yet to hit the earth, I suspect things will get a bit more chaotic on the communications and power front - blackouts are forecast for various parts of the world. On the upside, we are supposed to get a fantastic display of the Northern Lights further south in the UK - I heard of a display over York on Weds but ain't seen nothing on the south coast yet. That reminds me: TV Quizmaster "Where would you most likely see the Northern Lights in Britain?" Contestant: "Blackpool" - and I'm told that this is true!!