[AZ-Observing] Re: Sunspot numbers

Joe,

The wrap-around point is 10,000.  Therefore, 10,024 would be reported as
0024.  The ARRL publishes these numbers as it is a good indication of the
reflectivity of the ionisphere which is how short wave radio works.

Hope that helps,

/Bob

Ex amateur radio: K9TQJ, W9JVM, KR6DD, W5RDX, W0NGA


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From: "Joe Macke" <jmacke@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Friday, June 28, 2002 5:39 AM
Subject: [AZ-Observing] Sunspot numbers


>
> How do sunspot numbers get assigned?  and why did the numbers
> start over this week?
>
> Wondering...
> Joe
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