IRLP and WX4NHC

The National Hurricane Center conducted a communications test on Saturday, May 30. Their primary frequency was 14.325. Stations were instructed to check in and give their local weather. I imagine they had tons of check-ins.

They also were taking check-ins on IRLP Node 9219. I linked in to the NHC net using Kevin's (KD5RHF) repeater (Node 3487) on 146.535 simplex. This was about 2 pm Saturday afternoon.

The net control was DU2EX in Germany. When he called for check-ins, I answered with my call sign and he acknowledged me. I was not familiar with the process and gave my wx report too soon. DU2EX then accepted and acknowledged other check-ins.

At the end of the check-in list, he passed control to WX4NHC at the Hurricane Center. The station accepting WX reports then called me for my report. I gave my location and the temperature. He asked for my name and I responded that information. Then he thanked me and went on to the next station.

Very interesting support for the NHC when the next hurricane heads to the U.S.

I just want to thank Kevin (KD5RHF) for making this mode of communication available ... AR

Radio Reference Web Page

Just re-reading some articles in my April CQ magazine and saw this article that I missed.

Check out this web site: RadioReference.com

And I quote: "For those obsessed with monitoring almost any type of radio communication, the frequency listings on the site are a great resource. Just to give you an idea of the tremendous scope of listings, here are some of those available: AM/FM/TV broadcasters, police, fire and safety, airports, railroads, military, sports and marine."

I've just started looking around in this site and clicked on the Data Base line, Oklahoma, then Wagoner county ... the site listed frequencies used by the towns in the county and those used by the county as well.

You do need to join (free) but this looks to be an excellent resource!

... AR