uscg info
apparently USCG is on the problem:
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PNSWSH
Service Change Statement 17-109
National Weather Service Headquarters Silver Spring MD
935 AM EDT Thu Oct 12 2017
To: Subscribers:
-NOAA Weather Wire Service
-Emergency Managers Weather Information Network
-NOAAPORT
Other NWS partners and NWS employees
From: Allison Allen
Chief,Marine,Tropical and Tsunami Services Branch
Subject: Degraded HFFAX Transmissions Effective Immediately
The U.S. Coast Guard is currently experiencing degradation in
image quality of all HFFAX (WEFAX) products. The NWS and Coast
Guard representatives are troubleshooting the problem.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
HFFAX products can be obtained using the NWS' FTPMAIL system.
This is a system where a user can request and receive HFFAX
(WEFAX) products via email. If internet access is available,
go to:
National Weather Service Marine Forecasts - FAQ
to learn how to use the FTPMAIL system.
If internet access is available, HFFAX (WEFAX) products can also
be viewed online at:
Marine Radiofax charts
National Public Information Statements are online at:
NWS Public Information Statements, Service Change Notices, Technical Implementation Notices
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