Jan 1, 2024 · The NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center has issued an alert for a possible G4 or greater solar storm. It may occur sometime later today (10 May 24) This is the first G4 watch issued by NOAA Space Weather in over 20 years. Alerts, Watches and Warnings | NOAA / NWS Space Weather Prediction...

Jun 3, 2013 · The NWS discourages storm chasing as our population density is such that storms can be located and reported much easier than the wide open spaces of the southwest. On our local weather net, some whackers were called out by a sheriff deputy who was also a ham and on the net.... he said this whacker was doing about 70 mph going after this storm.

Mar 6, 2020 · Caught a new talk group last night during the ice storm of 8544 for a brief bit but nothing long term. Maybe storm talk groups as mentioned before in 2022 During the storms the other night that landed a EF-1 tornado in Shelby County, multiple KU and LG&E units were talking to their dispatch...

Jun 10, 2019 · Asplundh is routinely working storm aftermath tree removals for power utilities on a nationwide basis. . . When there's a large vehicle convoy of orange tree trimmer trucks heading down the highway it's usually Asplundh. . . They were using low-band in years past and operated on 35.040 / 47.560 and 47.600 MHz.

Dec 13, 2024 · Good Afternoon/Evening All, Anyone have a copy of the Whistler TRX-1 Programming application. Looks like the wistlergroup.com website is offline, their phones go straight to a fast busy. Not sure if they are a company anymore. If not that software any advice on what software to use to...

Nov 25, 2024 · There will be cases, for those inside the simulcast footprint where the F/B or a side null will be be useful to help reject an interfering site. In that case the nose of the yagi might be off center with the direction. In other words trading 3 dB signal for 10 dB interference rejection.

Feb 20, 2024 · A satellite phone is a good option, but it is expensive and not a good solution for a "put it on the shelf and only use it in an emergency". the phones are expensive and the service is expensive. You also need to call the direct phone number for the dispatch center. Calling 911 form a cell phone will not necessarily get you to the right place.

Sep 27, 2024 · 99% of FRS/GMRS radio owners don't use or know of repeaters. During a previous hurricane here in Central Florida, mostly flat ground, I advised my neighbors via NEXTDOOR to use FRS1 CSQ during the storm. I was surprised how very active it was and

Apr 10, 2008 · Those aren't the common Storm Chaser though. The common Storm Chaser is not in it for the news aspect and isn't really interested in any comms that aren't directly related to the weather. In fact, a lot of chasers have no more comms than their cellphone and laptop, as they aren't into spotting or communicating with other chasers.

Oct 1, 2024 · With all the huge trees up here the damage is much worse. I am still digesting the things I see here in Dacusville, the crushed houses, the number of trees and power poles down. What a mess, but I will say one thing for small communities there was a big cardboard sign that said free water and food at the community center and they were not lying.