[CALV-ARES] SKYWARN Net Control Operator

[Wa4prr]

Dennis, the announcement is on the CARA website ARES, RACES, Skywarn page.  You can refer others to the site for complete info.  73,

Ron Byzet / WA4PRR - Sent from my iPad

On Mar 22, 2014, at 5:25 PM, "N3QHC" <n3qhc at verizon.net> wrote:

> TO:  CALV-ARES STATIONS
> DATE:  March 21, 2014
>  
> Received information about a SKYWARN NCO Class held on May 24 at the PRGE EOC. Please read email I received below this Email. 
>  
> Anyone interested please contact Paul/W4ATN. 
>  
> If we ever get SKYWARN back to the K3CAL Repeater this is a required class for NCS if SKYWARN is to become one of NWS Sterling SKYWARN Sub-station   
>  
> In the past it was normal for the SKYWARN NCS to be activated for 5+ hours sometimes.  The more SKYWARN NCS available would be a valuable asset having NCS working in shifts for times when activations are lengthy.
>  
> Years ago and most likely still true today, NWS Sterling needs critical real-time SKYWARN Reports from southern Calvert County and eastern parts of St. Mary’s County as well as the K3CAL Repeater coverage area. We have lots of hams now in the County so it would be advantageous for us to have active SKYWARN here.  Please consider taking this coarse.  SKYWARN NCS Class occurs very seldom so sign up while the opportunity exists.
>  
> 73,  Dennis/N3QHC
>  
> ******************************************** 
> Class: Skywarn Net Control Operator
> Date: Saturday, 24 May
> Time: 09:00 – 12:00
> Location: Prince George’s Fire Services Building, 6820 Webster Street, Landover Hills, MD 20784
> Contact: Paul Bowling, Paul at W4ATN.com 410-353-9196
> Register: https://pgskywarnncs140524.eventbrite.com
>  
> Details
> Net Control (0-5 per year in our forecast area) (I’ve been told by one of the Net Control Operators in Anne Arundel County this course hasn’t been offered for at least 3 years – PB).
> The Net Control class is for HAM radio operators who are interested in becoming Skywarn Net Control Operators for the SKYWARN amateur radio program for the NWS Baltimore/Washington Forecast Office (in Sterling VA) region. Basics I is a prerequisite for this class.  
> Net Control includes:
> §  Basics on the SKYWARN amateur radio program and organizational structure
> §  The Network, subnets, and specs
> §  Modes of operation of the SKYWARN amateur radio program
> §  How to operate the Net Control position
> §  Extended discussion of what the NWS is looking for in terms of reports, and how to work with spotters to get well-formed and accurate reports
>  
> Lead Instructor: Tom Horne, W3TDH MOEØ8, Assistant Coordinator for Net Management, National Capitol Area Skywarn.
>  
> Please pass this along to other hams and organizations that you think may be interested.
> Looking forward to see you at the class on the 24th of May
>  
> Paul – W4ATN
>  
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