From ditzian at gmail.com  Sun Mar  3 15:03:50 2024
From: ditzian at gmail.com (Jan Ditzian)
Date: Sun, 3 Mar 2024 15:03:50 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] MWA events
Message-ID: <CAEeTWa+S6w1Pp7aEgDc11QKq6kM1Ga1C7H9tiFJTPq=VoNrOyQ@mail.gmail.com>

On Monday, March 4, at 8:30 PM, will be our monthly FM simplex net, on
146.55 MHz.  This brief net will help you to evaluate how well you might be
able to communicate with other MWA members during an emergency that
involves failure of our 145.43 MHz. repeater.

This brief net will be followed at 9:00 PM by our weekly ARES Traffic and
Training Net on 145.430, PL 103.5.

On Tuesday, we will have our regular Taco Tuesday in-person lunch gathering
at Los Mariachis Mexican Restaurant in University Town Plaza, located
between Fusion Restaurant and the Volkswagen dealer.

All hams are invited to all events, and Taco Tuesday is open to anyone who
wishes to have his or her ear bent by gossip, slander, and technical talk.

73,

Jan, KX2A
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From radiogirl1952 at gmail.com  Sun Mar 10 13:36:08 2024
From: radiogirl1952 at gmail.com (Mig Crowe)
Date: Sun, 10 Mar 2024 13:36:08 -0400
Subject: [W8MWA] Fwd: Fw: On-line Operating Classes start April 4 - Please
	Publicize
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From: lcress3 at aol.com <lcress3 at aol.com>
Date: Sun, Mar 10, 2024 at 10:25?AM
Subject: Fw: On-line Operating Classes start April 4 - Please Publicize
To: Justin Wolfe <jwolfe818 at gmail.com>, johndeerememaw at frontiernet.net <
johndeerememaw at frontiernet.net>, k8mig at arrl.net <k8mig at arrl.net>, Lisa
Cress <lcress3 at aol.com>, Dave Sypolt <davesypolt at gmail.com>,
n8ozy at comcast.net <n8ozy at comcast.net>, hwolfe5 at atlanticbb.net <
hwolfe5 at atlanticbb.net>, k8wv at arrl.net <k8wv at arrl.net>,
nicholasgood25708 at yahoo.com <nicholasgood25708 at yahoo.com>, Gary Kay Stemple
<gkstemple at aol.com>, Ed Messenger <n8oyy at hotmail.com>,
sandracutlip at gmail.com <sandracutlip at gmail.com>, Don Maleta <
dmaleta at lumos.net>, Billl Beardslee <hoot10holler at yahoo.com>, Tiffany
Cutlip <tiffanycutlip at gmail.com>, Doug Cutlip <dougcutlip at gmail.com>,
bcress1 at aol.com <bcress1 at aol.com>, Matthew Weaver <
matthew.v.weaver at gmail.com>, n8fmd at 3wlogic.net <n8fmd at 3wlogic.net>


FYI - see below and forward to anyone you think may be interested in a free
on-line amateur radio operating class via Zoom.

Thanks!

Lisa
KC8PRO

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*From:* "roland.anders at comcast.net" <roland.anders at comcast.net>
*To:* 'ARCNEM Operating Class 2021' <opsclass2021 at googlegroups.com>
*Sent:* Friday, March 8, 2024 at 01:37:08 PM EST
*Subject:* On-line Operating Classes start April 4 - Please Publicize



For your information, and please publicize:



FREE ON-LINE AMATEUR RADIO OPERATING CLASS



A free, weekly, 3-hour Amateur Radio Operating Class on Zoom will begin on
Thursday April 4 and run through June 20 at 6:30 PM Eastern time.  The
presenters will be various experienced folks in the various subjects.



A detailed syllabus will be published before the classes begin.  Attend
them all, or any that you like, but you must register for the classes.  To
receive registration information, contact Rol Anders, K3RA, at
roland.anders at comcast.net.







Subjects will include:



All About Operating--A general Introduction

Amateur Radio Organizations?Local to International

Ham Radio Awards

DXing-History and Tips from the Experts

QSLing-How to get that needed card for DXCC or WAS

VHF/UHF Weak Signal Work and ?Roving?

Image Operating?Slow Scan and Fast Scan TV

Remote Station control over internet

Learning CW in the no-code era

Digital Modes?From RTTY to FT8 and beyond

Contesting?How to get started, tips for the beginner and intermediated
contester

Logging Software?What?s available, how to use

Propagation?A general intro to HF Propagation

Amateur Satellites?How to get started

Portable (backpacking) operation?Tips from an expert

Setting Up a Modern (or not so modern) HF Station

Lightning Protection and Grounding

Traffic Handling

Public Service, Emergency Communications



Thanks,

Rol, K3RA





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From n8ozy at comcast.net  Thu Mar 14 09:54:54 2024
From: n8ozy at comcast.net (Randy Crowe)
Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2024 09:54:54 -0400
Subject: [W8MWA] Returning the favor
Message-ID: <a24d9ef8-f9fe-4257-84ca-3ff331450961@comcast.net>

Mon Wireless is hereby offering to return the favor extended to us by 
the users of the K8MCR repeater while ours was having problems. There 
have been reports of interference problems with the 146.925 repeater 
recently during nets and in general use.

To all users of this repeater system: Please feel free to switch your 
nets and other emergency, or non emergency, use to the 145.35 W8MWA 
repeater at any time. We thank you for the use of yours during out time 
of trouble and want to return the favor.

Any discussion at the meeting of MWA next Tuesday.

Jan - KX2A - President

Randy - N8OZY - Repeater Trustee



From n8ozy at comcast.net  Thu Mar 14 09:57:52 2024
From: n8ozy at comcast.net (Randy Crowe)
Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2024 09:57:52 -0400
Subject: [W8MWA] Correction to last message
Message-ID: <34182a17-c075-450a-8d1a-86e3d9dce42f@comcast.net>

Well that will teach me to really proofread before i hit send. The 
frequency sent out in the last message is WRONG!

The W8MWA repeater is on 145.430 PL 103.5 not the frequency listed in 
the previous email

Randy


From monongalia.wireless at gmail.com  Sun Mar 17 23:20:42 2024
From: monongalia.wireless at gmail.com (Monongalia Wireless Assoc)
Date: Sun, 17 Mar 2024 23:20:42 -0400
Subject: [W8MWA] POTA!!
Message-ID: <CAD=6qsVtLFf0dEvf0AiMDhAUYPBYirPV7T-dfswBVxd61K700Q@mail.gmail.com>

*POTA POTA POTA!!!*

Mark your calendars: April 20th (third weekend in April)  is the Official
POTA Spring Event

In conjunction with the event the Mon County Amateur Radio Club will be
setting up at Coopers Rock State Forest on Sat April 20th. Everyone (even
the unlicensed family members and friends) is invited to join us. Feel free
to bring your equipment or use ours. At an open event even the unlicensed
can talk on the radio, they simply call out using the club?s call (we?ll
have a licensed club member with them).



  *THE DETAILS:*

We will set up just before the main parking lot at the end of the entrance
road before the ?Store? (same place as last year). There is a very large
open (gravel) lot before the actual parking lot. That?s where we will be,
small tents or sun shades are ok. There are a lot of trees for antennas so
we can spread them out a bit more than last year.



  *WHAT ABOUT THE WEATHER??*

April is notorious for bad weather so here?s the plan:

  The MCARC has its regular business meeting and testing that same morning
at 9:00 AM at the American Legion in Dellslow. *We will hold the meeting
and testing as usual and will head to Coopers Rock immediately after.*    Most
of the members will get to Coopers by 11:15 or so. We will have at least
one or two who skip the meeting and get there early to grab the spot. Join
us at the meeting or go directly to Coopers Rock and meet us there.

We should be on the air by no later than 2:00PM. Hopefully earlier. We?ll
go until ?????



*  IF THE WEATHER IS BAD ?.*

If the weather is bad enough that we have to cancel we will get an email to
everyone on the MCARC list no later than 930 AM. We will also get on the
K8MCR repeater (146.925) and announce a reminder of the event or the
cancellation. Not a net, just a quick announcement repeated several times
for all to hear (we?ll announce a reminder even in good weather).



Steve

K8BBL
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From ditzian at gmail.com  Mon Mar 25 18:17:23 2024
From: ditzian at gmail.com (Jan Ditzian)
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2024 18:17:23 -0400
Subject: [W8MWA] Tuesday
Message-ID: <CAEeTWa+ZUuk6tntK00gRbLtx=Xi8nAOrWjpvqVGw491Pvhj2+A@mail.gmail.com>

We will again have Taco Tuesday at Los Mariachis Restaurant in University
Town Centre.  12 noon.  I will be there for a short while, but must leave
before 1:00 PM.  All are welcome to discuss ham radio, health, weather, or
politics.

Also, if you see this on Monday evening, remember the ARES Traffic and
Training Net at 9:00 PM on our 145.43 repeater.

73,
Jan, KX2A

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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Wed Mar 27 16:35:33 2024
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Wed, 27 Mar 2024 16:35:33 -0400
Subject: [W8MWA] Morgantown NWS Weather Radio Station Off the Air
Message-ID: <CAAoba32MeUpN6RMRPa2BBbT60kjRhhzCGVLBdydYYBbom0XEJQ@mail.gmail.com>

In case you missed it or weren?t aware, the Morgantown National Weather
Service transmitter, KWN35, has been taken off the air. Jeff Craven of the
Pittsburgh National Weather Service Pittsburgh office has sent me the
following information on the station?s situation. .

73,

Jeff, WB1AAL

=============================================

The NOAA Weather Radio Transmitter KWN35, located in Morgantown, West
Virginia, and broadcasting on a frequency of 162.475 Megahertz, will be off
the air until further notice

The station will be down until further notice due to site relocation. We
apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Please look for further
updates on operating status.
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Fri Mar 29 08:36:35 2024
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Fri, 29 Mar 2024 08:36:35 -0400
Subject: [W8MWA] Free Online SKYWARN Basic Training
Message-ID: <CAAoba31Cadgi-iFDEgZW4Y9EW_ppVptaW7L1uRB9DnZai1btgQ@mail.gmail.com>

Fred McMullen, Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the National Weather
Service in Pittsburgh, has requested that I sent the following information
to you:

The Pittsburgh National Weather Service office will be offering free online
SKYWARN Basic training on April 15th at 6:30pm. If you would like to become
a Trained SKYWARN Observer, or if your SKYWARN certification has lapsed
(SKYWARN certification is only good for five years,) here is a great
opportunity to renew or become involved.

Simply go to the Pittsburgh NWS webpage weather.gov/pittsburgh and click on
the link shown below. Fill out the form and register for the online
training.
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73,

Jeff, WB1AAL
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Fri Mar 29 12:59:25 2024
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Fri, 29 Mar 2024 12:59:25 -0400
Subject: [W8MWA] Hazardous Weather Outlook.
Message-ID: <CAAoba32UX5U59xk-g4O+uySyxme=b0O6b2fDhCVY_PUrWDjNqg@mail.gmail.com>

Since the Morgantown National Weather Service Morgantown transmitter,
KWN-35, is off the air at this time, I have been asked to forward the
following Hazardous Weather Outlook. There is some potential especially on
Saturday through Tuesday so please take note.

Jeff, WB1AAL

=================================================

Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED

National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
542 AM EDT Fri Mar 29 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southwest Pennsylvania and northern
West Virginia including Greene--Marion-Monongalia, Preston-Preston
and Western Tucker

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Several rounds of rain are expected Saturday through Tuesday with the
potential for 1 to 3 inches total. This could result in flooding or flash
flooding especially Monday and Tuesday.

In addition, severe thunderstorms are possible Tuesday, with large hail and
damaging wind the main hazards.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions
according to Standard Operating Procedures.
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Fri Mar 29 13:04:10 2024
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Fri, 29 Mar 2024 13:04:10 -0400
Subject: [W8MWA] Web Link for SKYWARN Basic Training
Message-ID: <CAAoba30J6=jKNcuP9RE6i7zT6PiCh_1=3X39uXuO=qJa9vwivQ@mail.gmail.com>

It has come to my attention that the web information for the online SKYWARN
Basic training did not come through in my earlier message. My apologies!

The web address for registration is:

https://www.weather.gov/pbz/

Please click on this link on the top of the page under "News Headlines:"

"Learn More About Severe Weather April 15th at 630pm for Free. Register
Here"

(Thanks to K8BBL for pointing this out!)

73,

Jeff, WB1AAL
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Sat Mar 30 07:46:45 2024
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Sat, 30 Mar 2024 07:46:45 -0400
Subject: [W8MWA] NWS Warning for Severe Weather on Tuesday
Message-ID: <CAAoba33zY4a29JX90m-w9uSVoAHxXYVr6qMThTpve2OgyQysOg@mail.gmail.com>

The Pittsburgh National Weather Service and the Storm Prediction Center
(SPC) are warning of a Level 2 potential for severe weather in our area on
Tuesday. The SPC Probability Map shows a risk for wind, large hail,
thunderstorms and even a possible tornado. (See the attached graphic.)

Tuesday is still several days away and this could change between now and
then. Nevertheless please be alert and, if possible, monitor the W8MWA two
meter repeater (145.430 MHz, -600, PL 103.5) on Tuesday especially if
watches and warnings are posted.

Here is the latest update issued at 05:32 this morning:

?There is a chance for multiple days of strong to severe storms today
through Tuesday. The main threats will be large hail, damaging winds, and
heavy downpours. Higher probabilities of all hazards in severe storms
arrive on Tuesday, but this will continued to be monitored.

?Tuesday continues to be the day to stay alert for. Today through Monday
will feature mainly a wind and hail threat with some minor flooding
concerns as well. Stay tuned for updates.?

73?

Jeff, WB1AAL
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Sat Mar 30 19:38:30 2024
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Sat, 30 Mar 2024 19:38:30 -0400
Subject: [W8MWA] Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Message-ID: <CAAoba32Bc4Kxh77a-HVPxJ5-vuCruVESctb3HZ-97Kh=Vdqe4A@mail.gmail.com>

The NWS in Pittsburgh PA has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Greene
PA, Marion WV, Monongalia WV.

The following report was issued at 19:30:

?While there is a weakening trend in the convection this evening, there is
a better chance of severe weather in Marion, and Monongalia counties. Most
likely, the storm cells will continue to weaken but will stay vigilant.?

Jeff, WB1AAL
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Sat Mar 30 20:44:57 2024
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Sat, 30 Mar 2024 20:44:57 -0400
Subject: [W8MWA] Severe Thunderstorm Watch Cancelled.
Message-ID: <CAAoba335a1a9P1BtcJScHT=TB1YF0Tuk9Gcp=2X5vzpMyhpmRg@mail.gmail.com>

>From the Pittsburgh NWS:

?All the severe weather and heavy thunderstorms have slide to the south.
Thus, we have cancelled the watch for Monongalia and Marion Counties. All
clear. A few showers and weak storms will remain but these too will weaken
by 02Z.

?Please continue to be alert for potentially severe weather on Sunday,
Monday and especially on Tuesday. If you know of any reports feel free to
pass them on through the SKYWARN Net.?

Jeff, WB1AAL
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