Amateur Radio Hurricane Conference set

The 11th annual Amateur Radio Hurricane Conference will take place Saturday, February 4, 8-10 AM, at the National Hurricane Center in Miami.

Admission and refreshments are free, but seating is limited to about 40 people.

WX4NHC Amateur Radio Volunteer Coordinator John McHugh, K4AG, will host the gathering, which will feature presentations on how ground-level reporting of hurricane-related weather data by Amateur Radio observers aids forecasters.

This year marks 25 years for ham radio at the NHC, and Assistant Amateur Radio Coordinator Julio Ripoll, WD4R, will talk about the history of ham radio at the center during the conference. Hurricane Watch Net Manager Mike Pilgrim K5MP, will discuss the operation of his net, which works hand in hand with WX4NHC.

The National Hurricane Center is located at 11691 SW 17th Street in Miami, just a few blocks west of the Tropical Hamboree taking place the same weekend. Those planning to attend should contact McHugh via e-mail as soon as possible

Source: ARRL Letter - courtesy of The American Radio Relay League

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