• Hurricane Watch Net Turning 60, Seeking Net Control Operators

    From ARRL de WD1CKS@VERT/WLARB to QST on Friday, February 07, 2025 20:07:20
    02/07/2025

    The Hurricane Watch Net[1] (HWN), founded on Labor Day weekend 1965, is
    celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2025. The net, known for relaying surface
    observations into the National Hurricane Center, is also seeking volunteers to
    serve as net control operators.ÿ

    Net Manager Bobby Graves, KB5HAV, reports HWN is preparing for what could be,
    yet again, an above-average hurricane season and that the net needs more
    amateur radio operators to help.

    "We are starting early this year in preparations and looking to add more net
    control stations to our roster," said Graves. "We are looking for dedicated new
    members willing to train to become net control operators (NCOs). While being
    bilingual is not a requirement, being fluent in Spanish and English or
    French/Creole and English is a plus."

    If you are interested in training to become a net control operator for the
    Hurricane Watch Net, please visit the net control information page,
    hwn.org/about-us/ncs_info.html[2].


    [1] https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zMjQ5Mjg3JnA9MSZ1PTUyNTgxODI4NCZsaT0zNjgyMDQwMw/index.html

    [2] https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zMjQ5Mjg3JnA9MSZ1PTUyNTgxODI4NCZsaT0zNjgyMDQwNA/index.html


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