We are beginning our HAM radio journey. Having had a father who has been involved for years, it would seem second hand for me, but it’s not. We’re not only excited about the learning experience of science, but the practical skill set we’ll be learning and the additional communications we’ll be gaining. We don’t see […]
Tornado Preparedness – Train with SKYWARN and Help Your Community as a Storm Spotter
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A year or two ago, my family took a class offered by the National Weather Service. SKYWARN is a program run by NOAA – National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration through it’s National Weather Service (NWS) that brings Ham Radio volunteers (amateur radio operators, firemen, EMT, emergency responders, etc.) from all over the United States to act as storm spotters. […]