Hurricane Irene Watch Net on Amateur Radio

Hurricane Irene Hurricane Watch Net on Amateur Radio 20 Meters at 14.325 MHz HAM Radio operators participate www.hwn.org

FYI: The Hurricane Watch Net consists of a group of licensed Amateur Radio Operators trained and organized to provide essential communications support to the National Hurricane Center during times of Hurricane emergencies. Their primary mission is to disseminate tropical cyclone advisory information to island communities in the Caribbean, Central America, along the Atlantic seaboard of the U.S., and throughout the Gulf of Mexico coastal areas. They collect observed or measured weather data from amateur radio operators in the storm affected area as well as any post storm damage, and convey that information to the Hurricane Forecasters in the National Hurricane Center via the amateur radio station in the center (WX4NHC).

For those of you who may not possess an amateur radio license, are invited to monitor net activities on 14.325 MHz, which is available on many popular general coverage receivers. Amateur Radio operators who desire to participate are encouraged to visit our membership discussion and note the requirements particular to becoming a member of the organization.

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