[W8MWA] Informational but Important Thanks

[Richard Clemens]

Thanks to you as well!


Rich Clemens
kb8aob at gmail.com

On Wed, Jul 22, 2026 at 8:51 AM Jeffrey Fritz via W8MWA <
w8mwa at mailman.qth.net> wrote:

> We had it all!
>
> We had a Tornado Warning (and we had reports of cloud rotation in Preston
> and Monongalia counties.) We had multiple Severe Thunderstorm Warnings
> and a Flood Watch. That’s a lot to handle in one net!
>
> Yesterday a total of 15 stations checked into the North Central West
> Virginia ARES Skywarn Net. Thanks to everyone who participated! Your
> being there and your availability to help if needed is deeply appreciated.
> Special thanks to Tom, W8ZHN, for a fantastic job as Net Control.
>
> The North Central West Virginia ARES Skywarn Net is not a club centered
> net. Hams from all the local clubs participate as do hams who have no club
> affiliation. That said, gratitude must be extended to the Monongalia
> Wireless Association for providing the exclusive use of the W8MWA two-meter
> repeater during all weather events.
>
> The cooperation and collaboration between the Appalachia Skywarn Net and
> the North Central West Virginia Net must be noted. Thanks to the leadership
> of Jason, KD8FDD, there was never conflict or any competition between the
> two Skywarn nets. Each Skywarn Net supports the other during weather
> events.
>
> Finally, we must recognize that Public Service is why the FCC grants our
> licenses in the first place. Public Service Public Service isn't an
> elective or optional part of your amateur radio license—is expected. It
> is written right into Part 97 of the FCC Rules and Regulations.
>
> Not everyone has to check into Skywarn Nets to fulfill the Public Service
> requirement—but you do need to check a Public Service box somewhere. You
> can participate in Field Day or the various club events throughout the
> year. Plus serving as a Net Control for any of the local club nets
> certainly counts.
>
> And, yes, if you have participated with the North Central West Virginia
> Skywarn Net you have definitely have fulfilled the Public Service
> requirement of your license. So—thank you!
>
> 73,
>
> Jeff, WB1AAL
>
>
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