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We both enjoy what we affectionately call "High-Tech Toyz".  Both of us are licensed Amateur Radio (ham) operators (call signs KF4ESH and KF4VNT), use the computers/internet regularly, and are "SkyWarn" certified "severe weather" spotters.  We are very interested in various weather situations and when the need arises, we are called on by the local "EOC" (emergency opperations center) and the National Weather Service (NWS) for tracking severe weather in our area, assisting in areas hit by severe weather and prepairing/manning evacuation shelters for the general public while providing back-up emergancy communications in the event the regular phone systems and EOC dispatch systems are down.  To learn more about Severe weather, Skywarn and the National Weather Service, check out the links below.

The hobby that got us both involved in Skywarn to start with is Amateur Radio otherwise known as "Ham" radio.  This is a hobby that we enjoy every day.  We are involved in the local evening "nets" where we practive checking in with a "net controller" who would relay messages to the appropriate authorities in the event of a disaster or some other need.  We have made many friends all over the east coast with Ham radio.  Currently we are most active on the "2 meter" band (144-148 mhz) using high power compact mobile and handheld radios.  These radios transmit using FM modulation just like the local radio station you listen to. We also have the ability to use "Packet" transmitions which is pretty much just like the internet, but using radio instead of phone lines!  Imagine having the ability to transmit various types of information just about anywhere in the world without phones of any sort!  Just one of the many things we can do as Hams.  To find out more about Ham radio, check out the ARRL (American Radio Relay League).  They are the best source of information for getting "ON THE AIR"!
 
 

To find out more about our hobbies and interests, check out our links page below!:
 
 



OFFICIAL TWISTER STORM CHASER

Awarded to:

kf4vnt    kf4esh
Terri                                Chuck
 
 

OFFICIAL STORM CHASER CERTIFICATE: This certificate shall serve to indicate that the bearer has successfully fulfilled the qualification requirements of the Storm Chaser Team and is entitled to full Twister Storm Chaser Status.
 

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