[CALV-ARES] SKYWARN Net Control Operator

[John Mumper]

I've waited years for one of these classes to come up & I'd very much like
to take it. However, I have something else scheduled for that weekend & I
need to decide which way to jump. I expect I will probably take the class
but I haven't made a firm decision as yet.

73
John / N3EDD


On Sun, Mar 23, 2014 at 5:34 AM, Wa4prr <wa4prr at comcast.net> wrote:

> 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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