Hurricane Melissa update: Stations outside the affected area that do not have relays into the affected area who would like to listen into the VoIP Hurricane Net can use any of the following systems for listen-only purposes and can connect on either Echolink or IRLP: *NEW-ENG3* Echolink conference node: 9123/IRLP 9123 *SKY_GATE* Echolink conference node: 868981/IRLP 9252 *KC4QLP-C* Echolink conference node: 290251 *ARERT* Echolink conference node: 902723 (Also bridged to Allstar on Node 273660 and on the YCS311 C4FM Server at http://c4fm.mntrbo.net ID:74) *FLORIDA* Echolink conference node: 3082
When hurricanes or tropical storms threaten, the Hurricane Watch Net activates on 14.325 MHz and 7.268 MHz, and will use either or both of these frequencies as propagation allows.
If conditions require, a CANWARN Net may be activated on all or part of the IRG system. Be sure to listen to and follow the instructions of the net control station in giving any reports - report only what is asked --and remember the important ABC's: Accuracy, Brevity & Clarity.
For those who wish to monitor on HF radio, you can get information about the current status of the Hurricane Watch Net, via their website.
For those who wish to monitor extreme weather activations via EchoLink, DMR, YS Fusion, D-Star, or other modes, you can find information on how to listen at the VoIP Hurricane Net home page. If you are not in an area affected by the hurricane, you should go to the "listen only" conferences to leave bandwidth free for those in need.
Official forecast pages for updated hurricane information:
Canadian Hurricane Centre National Hurricane Center (US)