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The Mid-State Amateur Radio Club
Franklin, Indiana
"Serving Central Indiana Communities for Twenty-Six Years"
Sunday, April 16, 2006
SKYWARN severe weather net report, Friday, April 14.The net began at 9:08 PM in stand-by mode and at 10:01 the National Weather Service directed that Johnson County's net go active. The net was secured with NWS permission at 11:10 PM for a total up-time of slightly more than two hours.
During the net a major storm cell passed through Johnson County. Participating weather spotters submitted a half-dozen real-time reports of hail of half-inch or larger diameter; one report was of inch-and-a-half hail. A sixty-mile wind gust report was also submitted. Although this storm cell produced significant property damage and funnel clouds at various locations along its path, no damage nor reportable events other than large hail and heavy wind were reported by the net within Jonnson County.
Net participants: KB9SKI (net control); KC9EBL (liaison with Central Indiana Skywarn); KC9EKR; N9LC; N9SIU; W9HY; AA9YP; K9TEA; KB9LOT; KB9KBJ; WD9DVM; WD9GMM; W8ISH; KC9ICJ; N9IS; W9TAR; NN4W; KB9BBN; KB9SRA. Of these 19 participants, 2 reported from mobile stations, and 17 from base stations. Several base station participants also had mobile capability, but this was not used, as NWS did not request any stormchasing for visual input.
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As always, folks--thanks a lot. When I hear the 146.97 repeater telling everyone in central Indiana to hold all non-priority traffic so they can keep on top of the cell currently in our county--this tells me just how much they need and value our timely, accurate input. Feel good. Be proud. And, always, next time do better.
--KB9SKI
Posted 4:04 PM by Ernest C
Wednesday, April 05, 2006
For those who want or need to attend Spotter Training, but can not make the Nashville date, here is the schedule for April from NWS. These are the ones close to our area.April 17 Martinsville High School
April 22 Fairland Fire Department
April 26 Nashville
April 26 Shelbyville City Hall
See NWS webpage for details and other listings.
Remember the reccomendation is update your skills by attending a training session at least every 2 years.
You value as a spotter will increase with the knowledge from this training.
Posted 6:18 AM by Jerry
Monday, April 03, 2006
For those still needing to attend Skywarn training, another opportunity is coming your way soon...K9VM reports, via the CARC list....
National Weather Service (NWS)
Severe Weather Awareness Training hosted by the
Brown County Amateur Radio Club
Tuesday April 25, 2006 @ 6:00 p.m.
Brown County Career Center
246 E. Main Street
Nashville, Indiana
Meterologist Dave Tucek from NWS will explain what causes various weather
conditions and how to tell the bad clouds from the good ones, plus what
causes tornadoes and what you can do to protect yourself from them. This
information could possibly save your life.
Attendence at this class certifies trainees as NWS Spotters.
Contact: Mary Lou Nay
mlnay@brownco.k12.in.us
812-988-5880
Leave message stating your name or organization and the number of seats needed.
Don't miss this opportunity to receive this valuable training! Remember, it's recommended that you attend this type of session at least once every three years.
Posted 12:53 AM by Matt
