Hurricane Watch Net Stands Down:

The Hurricane Watch Net has ceased operation for “Super-storm” Sandy. There is no question that the storm will continue to do damage for several days but since it is no longer a hurricane and not over open water the National Hurricane Center has handed off responsibility to another branch within the weather system. On the ham radio side, there are state and regional ARES and other emergency nets in place with the specific purpose of handling these events. We do not want to overlap their service to the public.

Over these days we took several hundred reports from amateurs who supplied detailed information in a most professional manner. These ground reports were critical to the National Hurricane Center’s ability to track and monitor the storm. We appreciate your dedication to providing this information! Our thanks go to the 14.325 group, the Waterways Net which partnered with us in the morning, and to the 68 group which graciously moved off their 40 meter frequency so we could operate. And our thanks to the hundreds of amateurs who allowed us a clear frequency or stood by to help with relays and fills even during a crowded contest.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the millions whose lives have been affected by the storm.

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