[Scan-DC] NWS Skywarn Net Control Operator Class - 24 May

[Paul - W4ATN]

There will be a Skywarn Net Control operator’s class in May details:

 

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 <mailto: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