I get inquiries all the time about how to shield battery systems, solar and generators from EMPs and not just from preppers. Most people are thinking nuclear war and not a Carrington type of event. I think in nuclear war I would rather be gone in a flash than have to deal with the effects of radioactive fallout. With that said, the increased solar activity is welcome for those of us HF and low VHF enthusiasts, but worrisome for those in the power business. I need not say more. Ria N2RJ ________________________________ From: arrl-odv <arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org> on behalf of John Robert Stratton <N5AUS@n5aus.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2023 9:33:57 AM To: arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org <arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org> Subject: [arrl-odv:34669] The Sky Is Falling! The Sky Is Falling! Enjoy See: https://www.businessinsider.com/sun-more-active-solar-storms-auroras-power-o... Note the comment: Granted, radio signals are much less important to basic communications today. _______________________________________ John Robert Stratton N5AUS Director West Gulf Division Office: 512-445-6262 Cell: 512-426-2028 P.O. Box 2232 Austin, Texas 78768-2232 _______________________________________ --