Doug:
Let us know what the Sacramento NWS station call will be next year, and when
you will be working.
Hopefully, if we can coordinate things right, maybe we can work each other
on 20 meters from our respective NWS offices.
I bet it would be possible at the right time of day, especially if they can
get their antenna fixed out there.
Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Doug and Sheilla Emerson
Sent: Monday, December 09, 2013 1:14 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: SkywarnRecognition Day Event
I also took part in Skywarn Recognition Day at n w s Sacramento. Tom did
better than I did. I worked the 4 P.M. to 7 P.M. shift but only made 23 q's.
The hf antenna at n w s Sacramento is a real crappy one. Every year they
promise to fix it between the event and the following year. However, which
with each following year, the antenna remains unfixed, just like this year.
The shame of it is, they have a very nice radio, the Kenwood ts 2000. Well,
we can alwayse hope for next year. Nws Sacramento is right around the corner
from me. 73. Doug, N6NFF
-----Original Message-----
From: Tom Behler
Sent: Sunday, December 08, 2013 9:50 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: SkywarnRecognition Day Event
Hi, all.
Well, in addition to working the ARRL 160-meter CW contest this week-end, I
also operated in the NWS Skywarn Recognition Day event yesterday from the
Grand Rapids, MI NWS office.
My XYL and I worked the 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. shift, and probably put at least
100 contacts in the log. We worked not only people from their home
stations, but a number of NWS offices as well.
When I was down there working the event, I realized I should have posted the
Grand Rapids NWS office call sign on the list, so anyone interested could
have looked for us. Just for information, it was WX8GRR.
We started our shift on 40 meters, but moved to 20-meters around 11 a.m. or
so. The switch to 20 meters turned out nicely, because, as expected, our
coverage area expanded greatly. Some of the people observing what we were
doing seemed to be extremely impressed, which made the experience all the
more positive.
Already looking forward to next year!
Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
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