WX4NHC Communications Test Announced
Hello to all….
The VoIP Hurricane Net will be supporting the WX4NHC Communications Test scheduled for Saturday May 31st from 9 AM-5 PM EDT. WX4NHC will be on the VoIP Hurricane Net *WX-TALK* Node: 7203/IRLP 9219 reflector system from 1-3 PM EDT (1700-1900 UTC) Saturday.
We would like to encourage all licensed Radio Amateurs to participate in this Communications Test and attempt to contact WX4NHC on HF and also make contact when they are on the *WX-TALK* Node: 7203/IRLP 9219 reflector system. Below is the announcement just issued by Julio Ripoll-WD4R, Assistant WX4NHC Coordinator:
Announcement from WX4NHC
Amateur Radio Station
at the National Hurricane Center
WX4NHC Hurricane Season 2008 On-The-Air Station Test
Saturday, May 31st, 2008 from 9 AM – 5 PM EST (1300z-2100z)
Our new NHC Director Bill Read, KB5FYA will also be making some contacts.
The purpose of this annual Station Test is to test all of our radio equipment, computers and antennas using as many modes and frequencies as possible. This is not a Contest or simulated Hurricane Exercise. New equipment and software will be tested. Some operator training will also be conducted.
WX4NHC will be On-The-Air on HF, VHF, UHF and 2 & 30 meter APRS.
We plan on testing on the following voice frequencies +/- QRM 3.950 MHz, 7.268MHz, 14.325MHz, 21.325MHz, 28.525MHz.
We will mostly stay on 14.325 MHz and announce when we QSY.
Need to find us on HF, try using one of the DX Spotting Networks,
Such as the DX Summit Web Site:
http://oh2aq.kolumbus.com/dxs/
Select “DX-Spots” 50, 250 or 1,000 or select “Spot Database Search” and enter WX4NHC.
We will also be on VoIP Hurricane Net 1pm-3pm EDT (1700z-1900z) (IRLP node 9219 / EchoLink WX-TALK Conference).
http://www.voipwx.net/
South Florida area VHF & UHF Repeaters & simplex. Report your Call sign, Signal Report, Location and Name.
Short Weather Report (“Sunny”, or “Rain”, etc.)
Non-Hams are invited to submit their actual weather using the On-Line Hurricane Report Form at
http://www.wx4nhc.org/WX-form1.html
QSL Cards are available via WD4R. Please S.A.S.E.
(Please do not send QSLs directly to the Hurricane Center address.)
Due to security measures, NO VISITORS will be allowed at NHC during this test.
Thank you for your participation in this Station TEST.
WX4NHC Amateur Radio Station
At the National Hurricane Center
www.wx4nhc.org
Video Interview of NHC Director, Bill Read on Ham Radio and Hurricanes. (courtesy of Danny Musten KD4RAA and the Storm Study Team)
Pictures at the 2008 National Hurricane Conference.
http://www.wx4nhc.org/NHC2008ConfWX4NHC.html
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Julio Ripoll Architect WD4R
WX4NHC Amateur Radio Asst. Coordinator
www.wx4nhc.org
National Hurricane Center
www.nhc.noaa.gov
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We hope many folks will participate in the WX4NHC Commuications Test. Thanks to all for their continued support of the VoIP Hurricane Net!
73,Rob-KD1CY.
Director of Operations for the VoIP Hurricane Net 1
Hello to all….
The VoIP Hurricane Net will be supporting the WX4NHC Communications Test scheduled for Saturday May 31st from 9 AM-5 PM EDT. WX4NHC will be on the VoIP Hurricane Net *WX-TALK* Node: 7203/IRLP 9219 reflector system from 1-3 PM EDT (1700-1900 UTC) Saturday.
We would like to encourage all licensed Radio Amateurs to participate in this Communications Test and attempt to contact WX4NHC on HF and also make contact when they are on the *WX-TALK* Node: 7203/IRLP 9219 reflector system. Below is the announcement just issued by Julio Ripoll-WD4R, Assistant WX4NHC Coordinator:
Announcement from WX4NHC
Amateur Radio Station
at the National Hurricane Center
WX4NHC Hurricane Season 2008 On-The-Air Station Test
Saturday, May 31st, 2008 from 9 AM – 5 PM EST (1300z-2100z)
Our new NHC Director Bill Read, KB5FYA will also be making some contacts.
The purpose of this annual Station Test is to test all of our radio equipment, computers and antennas using as many modes and frequencies as possible. This is not a Contest or simulated Hurricane Exercise. New equipment and software will be tested. Some operator training will also be conducted.
WX4NHC will be On-The-Air on HF, VHF, UHF and 2 & 30 meter APRS.
We plan on testing on the following voice frequencies +/- QRM 3.950 MHz, 7.268MHz, 14.325MHz, 21.325MHz, 28.525MHz.
We will mostly stay on 14.325 MHz and announce when we QSY.
Need to find us on HF, try using one of the DX Spotting Networks,
Such as the DX Summit Web Site:
http://oh2aq.kolumbus.com/dxs/
Select “DX-Spots” 50, 250 or 1,000 or select “Spot Database Search” and enter WX4NHC.
We will also be on VoIP Hurricane Net 1pm-3pm EDT (1700z-1900z) (IRLP node 9219 / EchoLink WX-TALK Conference).
http://www.voipwx.net/
South Florida area VHF & UHF Repeaters & simplex. Report your Call sign, Signal Report, Location and Name.
Short Weather Report (“Sunny”, or “Rain”, etc.)
Non-Hams are invited to submit their actual weather using the On-Line Hurricane Report Form at
http://www.wx4nhc.org/WX-form1.html
QSL Cards are available via WD4R. Please S.A.S.E.
(Please do not send QSLs directly to the Hurricane Center address.)
Due to security measures, NO VISITORS will be allowed at NHC during this test.
Thank you for your participation in this Station TEST.
WX4NHC Amateur Radio Station
At the National Hurricane Center
www.wx4nhc.org
Video Interview of NHC Director, Bill Read on Ham Radio and Hurricanes. (courtesy of Danny Musten KD4RAA and the Storm Study Team)
Pictures at the 2008 National Hurricane Conference.
http://www.wx4nhc.org/NHC2008ConfWX4NHC.html
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Julio Ripoll Architect WD4R
WX4NHC Amateur Radio Asst. Coordinator
www.wx4nhc.org
National Hurricane Center
www.nhc.noaa.gov
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We hope many folks will participate in the WX4NHC Commuications Test. Thanks to all for their continued support of the VoIP Hurricane Net!
73,Rob-KD1CY.
Director of Operations for the VoIP Hurricane Net 1