Hurricane Watch Net: Helene 9-26-2024 (read description)

#hamradio #hf #qrm #rfi #hurricanewatchnet #helene
I was monitoring the Hurricane Watch Net as Hurricane Helene bacame a category 4 hurricane, with sustained winds at 130MPH. The net operates on 14.325MHz during the daylight hours and 7.268MHz at night. They broadcast weather updates and they collect eyewitness reportable criteria, passing the information directly to the National Hurricane Center, in Miami, Florida.
For those who might live in areas where the Hurricane Watch Net cannot be heard, much of this video has no narration. I just let you listen. Occasionally, I make some adjustments to the Yaesu FTdx10, as necessary, in order to optimize reception.
If you aren’t in a skip zone that allows you to hear the net, click the link below to listen in real time, via a Web SDR in Lumpkin County, Georgia. Click 40, for 40m, and set the frequency to 7268.00. Or click 20, for 20m, and set the frequency to 14325.00. Here is the link: websdr.lumpkins...
I mentioned in the video that I recently interviewed Bobby Graves, KB5HAV, the Net Manager for the Hurricane Watch Net. Here is a link to that video: kzbin.info...
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[@wendellneal9573]

Great post regarding the Hurricane Watch Net with some very good operating tips included. Thanks so much Doug. 73!

[@n4hnhradio]

I'm glad you liked it. There have been many participating tonight.

[@wkboggs5]

I caught a bit of the net yesterday myself. Thanx for advocating for the net Doug and for ham radio in general. NR7K

[@n4hnhradio]

They do a great job with the net. They are having to rely on net control ops in the North and Midwest right now because many of the ops in the Southeast are without power.

[@JamesHindsW5ATJ]

Thanks for posting Doug. I just put Hurricane Watch Net on my phone last night. Hoping Helene stays clear of you. 73, Jim

[@n4hnhradio]

There is a web SDR in Lumpkin County, GA that allows anyone anywhere to monitor.

[@JamesHindsW5ATJ]

I like to get on the Lumpkin site late at night and listen to CW DX.

[@kevink526]

Can someone explain that first call sign that was not an amateur call sign?

[@n4hnhradio]

I believe he said he was with Florida Mutual Aid. His callsign was NNA4AM, I think.

[@kevink526]

@@n4hnhradio that’s what I heard, but what in the world is that? I’ve never heard of it. I wonder if it’s some kind of pirate station that was taking advantage of the situation and talking to a ham.

[@n4hnhradio]

No it wasn’t a pirate. Google Florida Mutual Aid Act.

[@imaflatpicker3066]

I think that’s one of the exciting things to do is listen to the hurricane net. Glad you are sharing that with the people. KD4SDG

[@n4hnhradio]

Did I just hear you report in to the net?

[@n4hnhradio]

No, it wasn’t you. Got your callsign mixed up with another. I’m monitoring 7.268.