From ditzian at gmail.com  Mon Jun  2 16:51:25 2025
From: ditzian at gmail.com (Jan Ditzian)
Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2025 16:51:25 -0400
Subject: [W8MWA] IC-7100 and chirp
Message-ID: <CAEeTWaJq_hgV3Gc9BPhJEPV8z2PJTW4e0ACZTpnyzJB+COBJRA@mail.gmail.com>

Does anyone know about how to get Chirp to work with an IC-7100, or know a
user who might know?

73,
Jan, KX2A
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Fri Jun  6 14:27:09 2025
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2025 14:27:09 -0400
Subject: [W8MWA] BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED - Severe
	Thunderstorm Warning
Message-ID: <CAAoba317PQ0t1TETwq+rnbcwJvFwx07910F6syKZpR9JgoFdyg@mail.gmail.com>

/BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
220 PM EDT Fri Jun 6 2025

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  South Central Fayette County in Pennsylvania...
  Northwestern Preston County in West Virginia...
  Northeastern Monongalia County in West Virginia...

* Until 245 PM EDT.

* At 220 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Point
  Marion, or near Morgantown, moving east at 20 mph.

  HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind
           damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
  Morgantown, Point Marion, Brookhaven and Cheat Lake.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from
windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large
hail.
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Fri Jun  6 14:51:42 2025
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2025 14:51:42 -0400
Subject: [W8MWA] BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Flash Flood Warning
Message-ID: <CAAoba32d2wwn_e9JEV=v92arwGbiRko7t_g_uPdZq4P6prBdXw@mail.gmail.com>

*The North Central WV ARES Skywarn Net has been activated on the W8MWA
two-meter repeater. Please monitor the repeater and check-in if you are
available.*

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
246 PM EDT Fri Jun 6 2025

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  South Central Fayette County in southwestern Pennsylvania...
  Southeastern Greene County in southwestern Pennsylvania...
  Northeastern Preston County in northeastern West Virginia...
  Northeastern Monongalia County in northern West Virginia...

* Until 445 PM EDT.

* At 246 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
  heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
  have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches are
  possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
  to begin shortly.

  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
           areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
           other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Morgantown, Point Marion, Bruceton Mills, Cheat Lake and Hazelton.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Sat Jun  7 07:15:44 2025
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2025 07:15:44 -0400
Subject: [W8MWA] Alert;
	Flood Warning for Marion, Mon snd Preston. Skywarn Activation
Message-ID: <CAAoba30W=4FT_CG5t6uK5it9--7Jx+Ueu=3n0tM3E15q_z6J6A@mail.gmail.com>

*Due to issuance of a Flood Warning specifically for Marion, Monongalia and
Preston Counties, the North Central West Virginia Skywarn Net has been
activated this Saturday morning on the W8MWA two meter repeater. *

*The NWS  is asking us for reports of flooding, wind damage, or other
severe hazard impacts. This data is utilized to better assess storm
impacts, aid work with county emergency managers, and improve future
warning operations.*

*As requested, the NC WV Skywarn Net will be taking flood reports and
sending them directly to the NWS. However, please check Io the Net even ** you
do not have a report. Where flooding has not occurred is as useful **as
knowing where it has occurred. *

>From the NWS Pittsburgh:

*Areas of heavy rain continue across north central WV as an upper level
wave tracks along the stalled front. The highest precipitable water was
also located across this area. The front should shift southward after the
passage of the upper wave later this morning.*

*Continued heavy rainfall this morning has prompted a Flash Flood Warning
across portions of Marion, Monongalia and Preston Counties in West
Virginia. This warning runs until 9am this morning.*

Jeff, WB1AAL
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Sat Jun  7 09:07:24 2025
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2025 09:07:24 -0400
Subject: [W8MWA] BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED - Flash Flood Warning -
	Skywarn Activation
Message-ID: <CAAoba30RV+Waai_RQO2yDQ6Fithw5cBdaM3nEZ7iKsqpD+xUhA@mail.gmail.com>

*I realize that it is early Saturday morning, but due to a Flash Flood
Warning for our area the North Central WV ARES Skywarn Net has been
activated on the W8MWA two meter repeater. We need stations to check in as
we have active flooding in our area and the NWS in Pittsburgh needs all
reports. Even if you have no flooding in your QTH they want to know that as
well. *

*See the following.*

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED -  Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
849 AM EDT Sat Jun 7 2025

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Northwestern Preston County in northeastern West Virginia...
  Southeastern Marion County in northern West Virginia...
  Southeastern Monongalia County in northern West Virginia..
  Southeastern Preston County in northeastern West Virginia...
  Northwestern Tucker County in northeastern West Virginia...

* Until 1000 AM EDT.

* At 849 AM EDT, local law enforcement and ham radio operators reported
thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and
2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5
inches are possible in the warned area. *Flash flooding is already
occurring.*

  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

  SOURCE...Law enforcement and amateur radio reported.

  IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and
low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include.....
  Fairmont, Pleasant Valley, Winfield, Barrackville, Monongah, Brookhaven,
Rivesville, Grant Town, Reedsville, Masontown, Farmington, Worthington,
Everettville, Colfax, Baxter, Valley Falls, Browns Chapel, Bentons Ferry,
Gladesville, White Hall. Rowlesburg, Hannahsville, Saint George, Pifer
Moutain, Aurora,Cathedral State Park and Elgon.

Skywarn stations reported roads flooded and cars stranded near the Fairmont
area in Marion County.Tucker County 911 Dispatch reported water over the
roadway along parts of Cheat Valley Highway in northwestern Tucker County.

Floodwaters will take time to recede even after heavy rain ends.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths
occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Sun Jun  8 15:40:48 2025
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2025 15:40:48 -0400
Subject: [W8MWA] Alert! - BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED - Flash Flood
	Warning
Message-ID: <CAAoba33Rj=dmhtbgyFs-jhv_sHCW564Ummt2oqjiFOQ4nHXYLg@mail.gmail.com>

*The North Central WV Skywarn Net has been activated on the W8MWA repeater
due to the Flood Watch. If you are able please check in to the Net.*

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
324 PM EDT Sun Jun 8 2025

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Southeastern Marion County in northern West Virginia...
  South Central Monongalia County in northern West Virginia...

* Until 530 PM EDT.

* At 324 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain
across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain
  has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in
the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and
low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Fairmont, Pleasant Valley, Winfield, Barrackville, Monongah,
  Rivesville, Colfax, Baxter, Bentons Ferry, Everettville and White
  Hall.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Please report observed flooding via the North Central WV Skywarn Net to
local emergency services and law enforcement.


FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Mon Jun  9 19:15:25 2025
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2025 19:15:25 -0400
Subject: [W8MWA] BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED - Severe
	Thunderstorm Warning
Message-ID: <CAAoba31Lze3BdUwac1anqE-=_nW4R=UE_MAFkpA+1fTunMLfFA@mail.gmail.com>

*As we have a Severe Thunderstorm Warning, the North Central WV ARES
Skywarn Net will be activated on the W8MWA two meter repeater.*

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
700 PM EDT Mon Jun 9 2025

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  South Central Greene County in southwestern Pennsylvania...
  Northwestern Marion County in northern West Virginia...
  Northwestern Monongalia County in northern West Virginia...
  East Central Wetzel County in northern West Virginia...

* Until 745 PM EDT.

* At 700 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles northwest
of Mannington, moving northeast at 30 mph.

  HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and small hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
  Mannington, Fairview, Cassville, Blacksville and Mount Morris

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows.
This storm is capable of producing damaging winds
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From k3fh at ymail.com  Tue Jun 10 21:26:38 2025
From: k3fh at ymail.com (Mike Furfari)
Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2025 01:26:38 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [W8MWA] WV Qso Party
References: <463494776.1903022.1749605198908.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <463494776.1903022.1749605198908@mail.yahoo.com>

Turns out I will be in Morgantown on June 21 for a MHS class picnic. I am thinking of bringing a rig and a portable vertical to operate this contest.? Does anyone have a recommended location for a portable operation? I wouldn't start until around 2000 UTC.
Also I wonder how much activity there is and whether it's worth setting up. When I have done this one from home (Western PA) I never seem to work many, but maybe I am on the wrong band since only 40 and 80 would be usable.
Anyway, any comments would be appreciated.? My email is k3fh at ymail.com.
I grew up in Morgantown and was licensed in 1967 as WN8YCC in the same group as Bob and a few others.? I passed the General in 68 and Advanced in 69, so the call became WA8YCC.
?Not the best callback CW contesting or chasing rare dx. ?
I was in MWA until I left post-college in 1973.
73 de Mike K3FH?

Yahoo Mail: Search, Organize, Conquer
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Sat Jun 14 17:11:38 2025
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2025 17:11:38 -0400
Subject: [W8MWA] BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Flash Flood Warning
Message-ID: <CAAoba31rnje=5VgTHYT0K7t-OwFmt606+XmooHxmCMD=RXSGAg@mail.gmail.com>

*Note; Due to the issuance of a Flash Flood Warning for our area, the North
Central WV ARES Skywarn Net has been activated on the W8MWA
two-meter repeater.*

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
503 PM EDT Sat Jun 14 2025

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Northern Preston County in northeastern West Virginia...
  Eastern Monongalia County in northern West Virginia...

* Until 800 PM EDT.

* At 503 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing eavy rain
across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. The
expected rainfall rate is 1.5 to 3 inches in 30 minutes could lead to an
additional 0.5 to 1.5 inches of rain
  in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to
begin shortly.

  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and
low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Morgantown, Westover, Kingwood, Star City, Granville, Newburg,
Brookhaven, Cassville, Reedsville, Masontown, Albright, Browns
  Chapel, Cheat Lake, Gladesville, Booth, and Osage

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths
occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Sun Jun 15 08:15:02 2025
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2025 08:15:02 -0400
Subject: [W8MWA] Informational: National Weather Service Immedate Broadcast
	Messages
Message-ID: <CAAoba33CF9UTgW0FNVYquVWKBe25d_apuemSh_yXEcWNb4nS4g@mail.gmail.com>

When we are facing a significant weather event, such as we are today with
potential flooding this afternoon and evening, the National Weather Service
sends out message alerts entitled "URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED."
These are the same messages that trigger the weather scrolls that you see
at the bottom of your TV screens.

Several hams have contacted me about receiving these alert messages. These
are hams who are on the club lists but are not on the Skywarn list. They
have indicated to me that, while they do not wish to receive the weather
messages that are posted to the Skywarn list, they do want to receive the
Immediate Broadcast messages. In response to this, I will begin posting
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED messages to all three lists.

I am aware that there are hams who want weather related messages to remain
limited on the club lists. I understand and appreciate this. Therefore, I
will limit the number of times that these messages go out on the club
lists. The North Central West Virginia Skywarn list will continue to
receive all weather related messages.

73,

Jeff, WB1AAL
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Sun Jun 15 08:31:36 2025
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2025 08:31:36 -0400
Subject: [W8MWA] URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED - Flood Watch
Message-ID: <CAAoba32737NJBA=TtcwvVCXy3GTDYDrdixHNHuFaKLwySxjasA@mail.gmail.com>

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA

Wetzel-Marion-Monongalia-Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern
Preston-Preston-Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-
Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of Kingwood, Morgantown, Coopers Rock, Terra Alta,
Fairmont, Bruceton Mills and Parsons, Uniontown, Steubenville, Lower

321 AM EDT Sun Jun 15 2025

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM NOON EDT TODAY THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...West Virginia,
  including the following areas, Brooke, Eastern Preston, Eastern Tucker,
Marion, Monongalia, Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston,
Western Tucker and Wetzel.

* WHEN...From noon EDT today through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks,
streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.  Creeks and streams
may rise out of their banks. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged
with debris. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers
are possible. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with
more heavy rain.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Several periods of heavy rainfall will be possible today, with amounts
between 1 and 2 inches, and up to 3 inches of rain in more localized
areas.  With rain rates between 1 and 2 inches an hour possible, flash
flooding will be a threat.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should
Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Sun Jun 15 13:33:58 2025
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2025 13:33:58 -0400
Subject: [W8MWA] BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED -- Flash Flood Warning
Message-ID: <CAAoba32J-CW5xxNbrB=CY9aBDhzT5G2qudWf+=OmqA877Bwo9Q@mail.gmail.com>

*The North Central WV ARES Skywarn Net has been activated on the W8MWA
two-meter repeater. We are looking for any and all flood reports.*

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Northwestern Preston County in northeastern West Virginia...
  Southeastern Marion County in northern West Virginia...
  Eastern Monongalia County in northern West Virginia...

* Until 430 PM EDT.

* At 125 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain
across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of
  rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.

  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and
low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Morgantown, Westover, Kingwood, Star City, Granville, Brookhaven,
Reedsville, Masontown, Albright, Brandonville, Bruceton Mills,
  Cheat Lake, Browns Chapel, Gladesville, Laurel Run, Valley Point,Booth,
Osage and Clifton Mills.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths
occur in vehicles.
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Sun Jun 15 15:15:01 2025
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2025 15:15:01 -0400
Subject: [W8MWA] Alert!!!! Flash Flood Emergency - Marion County
Message-ID: <CAAoba30TyyJ1ptHb9KpMEc93Y7tB2pGpq0pSx6nR=wGVc5kU+w@mail.gmail.com>

>From the National Weather Service:

*Marion County WV has been upgraded to Flash Flood Emergency, The North
Central ARES Skywarn Net is switching to Active Mode. This is now an
emergency situation so please check in to the Skywarn Net if you can. *

Jeff, WB1AAL
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Sun Jun 15 16:54:28 2025
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2025 16:54:28 -0400
Subject: [W8MWA] Alert! EMERGENCY Flash Flood Warning (Flash Flood Damage
 Threat CATASTROPHIC )
Message-ID: <CAAoba31h7tkPb5F5tejVDDpb--HMcmNoGV7C23e4x1GiTSAhQg@mail.gmail.com>

>From the NWS Pittsburgh:


*Extends in time the EMERGENCY Flash Flood Warning for Marion and
Monongalia Counties in West Virginia (Flash Flood Damage Threat
CATASTROPHIC )*
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR FAIRMONT...

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Southeastern Marion County in northern West Virginia...
  Central Monongalia County in northern West Virginia...

* Until 715 PM EDT.

* At 444 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3.7 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the
warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.

*  FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Fairmont. This is a PARTICULARLYDANGEROUS
SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!*

  HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash
flooding.

  SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.

  IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND
NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of  low water crossings, small creeks
and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include Fairmont,
Pleasant Valley, Winfield, Barrackville, Monongah,
  Rivesville, Grant Town, Farmington, Worthington, Bentons Ferry, Colfax,
Baxter, White Hall, Idamay, Valley Falls, Everettville and
  Carolina.

Several water rescues continue for areas near Fairmont. Evacuations were
underway in Pinchgut Hollow near Colfax. Water and debris
reported on the roadways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths
occur in vehicles.

Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Sun Jun 15 17:57:44 2025
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2025 17:57:44 -0400
Subject: [W8MWA] Flood Damage in Marion and Monongalia Counties Today
Message-ID: <CAAoba31dGRmC6eSn9-4V7wp=ibav9CGcyLt5J_VrrB9jxCpkng@mail.gmail.com>

Here are several photos of the flood damage in Marion and Monongalia
Counties. Photos by KD8FDD, N8OZY and N8TJD.

Jeff, WB1AAL
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Sun Jun 15 20:51:26 2025
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2025 20:51:26 -0400
Subject: [W8MWA] Informational: A Word for us from the NWS Pittsburgh
Message-ID: <CAAoba32G0w8Pd+M8GQ43GRXc_o0h30HJzKKaq3v6Oiy5wujbUA@mail.gmail.com>

*It has certainly been a difficult time over the last 24 hours, but thanks
to the ham radio operators in the North Central West Virginia Skywarn Net
for staying with us. It helps tremendously with knowing what is happening
in northern West Virginia and incorporating necessary calls to action and
severity levels in these warnings. *

*Flash floods have been, and continue to be, the most devastating weather
events in our region. Here at the NWS Pittsburgh, we share in the grief for
communities affected in Marion and Monongalia counties in West Virginia.
While we wish we could stop it from happening, the best we can do is try to
keep folks informed when disaster does strike. Just know we are here as a
resource and a friend, living in the very communities we serve.*

*Colton Milcarek*
*Meteorologist, NWS Pittsburgh*

Jeff. WB1AAL
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From monongalia.wireless at gmail.com  Mon Jun 16 13:32:21 2025
From: monongalia.wireless at gmail.com (Monongalia Wireless Assoc)
Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2025 13:32:21 -0400
Subject: [W8MWA] Fwd:  WV Qso Party
In-Reply-To: <463494776.1903022.1749605198908@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <463494776.1903022.1749605198908.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
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From: Mike Furfari via W8MWA <w8mwa at mailman.qth.net>
Date: Tue, Jun 10, 2025 at 9:27?PM
Subject: [W8MWA] WV Qso Party
To: w8mwa at mailman.qth.net <w8mwa at mailman.qth.net>


Turns out I will be in Morgantown on June 21 for a MHS class picnic. I am
thinking of bringing a rig and a portable vertical to operate this
contest.  Does anyone have a recommended location for a portable operation?
I wouldn't start until around 2000 UTC.

Also I wonder how much activity there is and whether it's worth setting up.
When I have done this one from home (Western PA) I never seem to work many,
but maybe I am on the wrong band since only 40 and 80 would be usable.

Anyway, any comments would be appreciated.  My email is k3fh at ymail.com.

I grew up in Morgantown and was licensed in 1967 as WN8YCC in the same
group as Bob and a few others.  I passed the General in 68 and Advanced in
69, so the call became WA8YCC.

 Not the best callback CW contesting or chasing rare dx. ?

I was in MWA until I left post-college in 1973.

73 de Mike K3FH

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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Thu Jun 26 21:33:43 2025
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2025 21:33:43 -0400
Subject: [W8MWA] NWS Request for Morgantown Flood Reports
Message-ID: <CAAoba3027d9pWNrsJ+06m7r9s_PqM9faj_FG=KxNMdDnQ0oBdQ@mail.gmail.com>

The NWS Pittsburgh has specifically asked for our help this evening.
Therefore I am sending this email out to all three lists.

They need the help of the local ham radio operators in identifying any
flooding that may be occurring in Morgantown this evening. They have
several unconfirmed reports of flooding due to the slow moving storm that
just went through here.

*If you are aware of local flooding or have credible second hand reports,
please call me on the W8MWA repeater or send me an email at
jnfritz07 at gmail.com <jnfritz07 at gmail.com>.*

Jeff, WB1AAL
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Thu Jun 26 21:42:52 2025
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2025 21:42:52 -0400
Subject: [W8MWA] BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Flash Flood Warning
Message-ID: <CAAoba33UQbhkWQQOnLAe-Yi5W9--a6xHTjWyeRtVVDSg3XYD-A@mail.gmail.com>

*The North Central West Virginia Skywarn Net has been activated on the
W8MWA repeater due to flash flooding in Mon County and active water
rescues in Marion County. If available please check in to the Skywarn Net.*


*FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVEDFLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE*

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
932 PM EDT Thu Jun 26 2025

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Eastern Marion County in northern West Virginia...
  Central Monongalia County in northern West Virginia...

* Until 1230 AM EDT.

* At 932 PM EDT, emergency management reported thunderstorms
  producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 2
  inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1
  inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already
  occurring.

  HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms
           producing flash flooding.

  SOURCE...Emergency management reported.

  IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
           urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Morgantown, Fairmont, Westover, Star City, Pleasant Valley,
  Winfield, Barrackville, Monongah, Granville, Cassville,
  Brookhaven, Rivesville, Grant Town, Everettville, Crown,
  Georgetown, Booth, Baxter, Colfax and Osage.

Emergency Management reported water rescues are ongoing in
Rivesville in Marion County, WV.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.


FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
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From n8ozy at comcast.net  Fri Jun 27 11:01:43 2025
From: n8ozy at comcast.net (Randy Crowe)
Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2025 11:01:43 -0400
Subject: [W8MWA] Field Day Directions
Message-ID: <2b6b13d0-e176-4ef4-9e00-7744452f373b@comcast.net>

We'll be holding Field Day at Camp Mountaineer Scout camp again this 
year. Below are the directions for getting there. It's pretty easy to 
find. Someone will probably be monitoring both the 145.43 and the 
146.925 repeaters for information or directions. We should have signs 
along the way with arrows pointing the way.

 From interstate 68 take exit 1, University Avenue / US-119.

Turn right onto US-119 S

Look for the Circle K convenience store about 5.0 miles South on 119.

About 50 yards past Circle K turn left onto Boy Scout Camp Road.

Follow Boy Scout Camp Rd to Camp Mountaineer Rd for about 1 mile. You 
will see
a sign for Camp Mountaineer.

Turn left onto Boy Scout Camp Rd. Follow this road about .5 miles. You 
will see
another sign for Camp Mountaineer to the left.

Look for a large pavilion on the right. That's where we will be.

Looking forward to seeing everyone there. Someone will be monitoring 
repeaters 145.43 and 146.925
most of the time so call out if you need any assistance.

Map coordinates for camp are:
39.522972569713275, -79.89884965721784

Randy


From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Fri Jun 27 19:16:56 2025
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2025 19:16:56 -0400
Subject: [W8MWA] BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Flash Flood Warning
Message-ID: <CAAoba32JoqHt5jFONEUJdmVS_pyt595J=yxrOHmNtKHc4xy3Nw@mail.gmail.com>

National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
703 PM EDT Fri Jun 27 2025

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Southern Preston County in northeastern West Virginia...
  Southeastern Marion County in northern West Virginia...
  Southeastern Monongalia County in northern West Virginia...

* Until 1000 PM EDT.

* At 703 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing  heavy
rain across the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or
  expected to begin shortly.

  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and
low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Kingwood, Rowlesburg, Newburg, Reedsville, Albright, Tunnelton,
Fellowsville, Israel, Gladesville and Browns Chapel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths
occur in vehicles.
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From n8ozy at comcast.net  Mon Jun 30 13:21:46 2025
From: n8ozy at comcast.net (Randy Crowe)
Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2025 13:21:46 -0400
Subject: [W8MWA] Field Day stats
Message-ID: <4076cd21-c304-427e-875f-16b609a68e63@comcast.net>

Well Field Day 2025 happened. There wasn't a large turnout but people 
had fun. We had equipment issues (as can be expected) but we overcame them.

Some stats:

Total Contacts by Band and Mode:

 ?Band?????? CW?? Phone???? Dig Total?????? %
 ?----?????? --?? -----???? ---?? -----???? ---
 ?? 80?????? 19????? 28?????? 0????? 47?????? 6
 ?? 40??????? 7???? 392????? 28???? 427????? 58
 ?? 20??????? 0???? 119???? 123???? 242????? 33
 ?? 15??????? 0????? 24?????? 0????? 24?????? 3
 ??????????? --?? -----???? ---?? -----???? ---
 ?Total????? 26???? 563???? 151???? 740???? 100

Also we didn't get Worked All States but we got a lot of em. Attached 
map of worked locations.

Randy
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