Hurricane Watch Net Resumes:

The Hurricane Watch Net will resume operation as Sandy impacts the East Coast. We will handle reports for the National Hurricane Center and we will also handle backup Amateur Radio communications from emergency operating centers and public safety locations. We anticipate a high volume of report so we will be operating on at least two bands concurrently.

The Hurricane Watch Net will begin operation with a test and checkin period Sunday evening, October 28, on 20, 40, and 80. That will be open to all but will allow temporary installations and EOC’s to confirm their stations are working properly. We will then launch the net in full operation Monday morning for the duration of the storm’s impact on the East Coast.

Sunday 10/28/2012
1700 EDT (2100Z) – 2100 EDT (0100Z) Check in and test net 14.325, 7.268 3.950

Monday 10/29/2012 until storm passage
0800 EDT (1200Z) 14.325 7.268 Backup: 3.950 as propagation dictates

We will check into the Waterways Net during morning hours and copy their reports. HWN sincerely appreciates the cooperation of the 68 group and other nets for allowing us these frequencies!

HWN encourages all amateurs ~in the area affected by the storm~ to listen and report your conditions. We do not need relayed reports from the media, airports, or other sources as the National Hurricane Center already has access to that information. We rely on measured conditions, and please tell us whether your barometer has been calibrated when sending us your data. A typical report: Callsign, name, City, State , measured sustained wind, measured highest wind gust, wind direction, measured barometer, perhaps rainfall or rate of rain if above normal, and any flooding or damages you can report. Remember your own safety and that of your family comes first!

Thank you for allowing us clear frequencies! Many agencies are listening as Amateur Radio provides an important public service.

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