[PPRAANet] Skywarn Recognition Day event

[Rob Roller N7LV]

Forwarding this on behalf of Mike Stansberry, K0TER:

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Stansberry" <mjstansberry at qwest.net>
Sent: Friday, November 07, 2008 10:07 AM
Subject: Skywarn Recognition Day event


> ARRL/NWS Skywarn Recognition Day
> National Weather Service, Pueblo, CO
> December 5 – December 6
>
> All amateur radio operators are invited and encouraged to come to
> Pueblo and participate in the ninth annual ARRL/NWS Skywarn
> Recognition Day special event hosted by the NWS Pueblo Skywarn Group
> at the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Pueblo starting at
> 17:00 (5 pm) MST on Friday, December 5th and running 24-hours
> continuous through 17:00 (5 pm) on Saturday, December 6th.  The
> Pueblo Forecast Office is located at 3 Eaton Way, Pueblo, CO just a
> few blocks SW of the Pueblo Municipal Airport terminal building.  For
> directions, enter the address, city & state into MapQuest at
> www.mapquest.com
>
> NWS Skywarn Recognition Day is a nationwide special event
> co-sponsored by the National Weather Service and the ARRL that has
> been growing rapidly in popularity and participation since its
> inception nine years ago.  This is a truly unique event, part special
> event and part contest, where operators from all around the
> country/world try to work as many of the NWS Forecast Offices as
> possible and exchange weather observations during a 24-hour period.
> Its really fun being a station everyone is trying to work, and
> finding yourself on the receiving end of a big pileup.  Last year,
> over 100 NWS Forecast Offices participated.
>
> Mike Stansberry, K0TER is the SRD Station Coordinator for this event,
> feel free to contact him at (719) 636-1290 or E-mail k0ter (AT) arrl
> (DOT) net if you have any questions.
>
> The NWS Pueblo Skywarn Group will be operating under its club call,
> WXPUB, and will have two HF SSB stations, an HF Digital station (CW,
> RTTY, Amtor, Pactor, PSK-31) and a VHF/UHF/Packet/APRS station.  All
> of the stations, antennas, computers and equipment are provided, so
> all operators need to do is show up, roll up your sleeves and help
> keep the stations on the air.  Nighttime is especially fun, and the
> event runs ALL night, so if youre a night owl .  .  .  we especially
> need your help (we provide the coffee)!  Talk-in will be on the
> 146.970- (100 Hz tone) repeater.  If you have an ARES or RACES ID
> card or a Callsign/Name badge, please be sure to bring it and wear
> it.
>
> For those involved in ARES or RACES, this is an opportunity to see
> and operate a first class portable EmComm setup as none of the
> equipment or antennas are permanent fixtures at NWS Pueblo, it is all
> brought in and set up as is most-frequently required in real
> emergencies.
>
> If you dont have HF privileges under your current license class, just
> ask if control operators are available (and they usually are) you can
> explore the fun and excitement of HF operation with an experienced
> operator to help you along.  This also is an excellent opportunity to
> learn about HF SSB & Digital, packet, APRS and other exciting modes.
>
> Because setup must be accomplished very quickly/efficiently on
> Friday, we have a dedicated and experienced group of volunteers who
> do this.  If youre particularly interested in the setup process,
> contact K0TER if you would like to observe or help.  Volunteers are
> always needed and welcome for teardown which will start at 17:00 on
> Saturday evening.
>
> For additional information you can visit the NOAA website at
> http://www.crh.noaa.gov/hamradio/index.php
>
> The NWS Pueblo Skywarn Group is made up of Skywarn-trained weather
> spotters, both hams and non-hams.  NWS Pueblo appreciates the
> contributions of all our Skywarn spotters, and especially those made
> by amateur radio; we hope you will come join us for this special
> event.
>
> 73, Mike, K0TER
>
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