It's that time of year again

 

It is once again time for the annual announcement of the SKYWARN Recognition Day (SRD).

 

SRD 2017 will be held Saturday, December 2, 2017, from 0000z to 2400z.

 

Usually, Ventura County operates from early Saturday morning 7 AM to  4 PM.

 

Much like Field Day, we set up portable stations at the Oxnard NWS office, and make as many contacts as possible.

 

Unlike Field Day, repeaters, internet linking, and most communication methods are acceptable.

 

SRD was developed in 1999 by the National Weather Service and the American Radio Relay League.

 

It celebrates the contributions that SKYWARN volunteers make to the NWS mission, the protection of life and property.

 

Amateur radio operators comprise a large percentage of the SKYWARN volunteers across the country.

 

The official SRD web site will continue to be http://hamradio.noaa.gov.

 

This site is still being updated for the 2017 event, so you will continue to see the 2016 information for a short time to come. 

 

Once this years page is loaded it will be updated periodically with information about the event.

On behalf of the SRD team we want to thank you in advance for your continued support of SRD.

 

It continues to be a popular event in the amateur radio community.

 

If you would like to participate, please let me know.

 

Would someone care to be the coordinator for this event? 

 

73

Rob

 

ROBERT HANSON

Ventura County ACS Radio Officer

Ventura County ARES District Emergency Coordinator

805-901-0147  -  w6rh@hotmail.com