SKYWARN Recognition Day 2004
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Dateline...Saturday, December 4, 2004
Participants:
(seated: L-R) Howard KG0R, Rich N0PV, Dan AB0RE , Jim WJ0S
(standing) Todd Heitkamp N0VBW - NWS
(not shown) Dennis KC0PMF, Wil KE0Z, Don Morin KC0PMB - NWS
Hats off to the Sioux Empire Amateur Radio Club for the great job they did for event station N0F during Skywarn Recognition Day 2004. Over a six hour period, 255 contacts were made from the NWS Sioux Falls office to other ham stations, including 28 other weather offices, around the USA and Canada.
This special annual event raises the awareness of the service that amateur radio operators provide to the National Weather Service during periods of adverse weather. Many amateur radio operators volunteer their time to serve as spotters for the National Weather Service. Their information enhances the service that the NWS provides the public during severe thunderstorm and/or tornadic events. If you would like to learn more about amateur radio, please contact Todd Heitkamp or Don Morin. For more information about this Special Event across the nation, visit http://hamradio.noaa.gov.
