SKYWARN Recognition Day 2001
On Saturday, December 1st, the National Weather Service across
the entire country held the Second Annual Skywarn Recognition Day. Amateur radio
operators were invited into NWS offices, including Sioux Falls, to try to make
as many contacts as possible. This special event raises the
awareness of the service that amateur radio operators provide to the National
Weather Service during periods of adverse weather. Many amateur radio operators
volunteer their time to serve as spotters for the National Weather Service.
Their information enhances the service that the NWS provides the public during
severe thunderstorm and/or tornadic events. If you would like to learn more
about amateur radio, please contact Todd
Heitkamp. For more information about this Special Event across the
nation, visit http://hamradio.noaa.gov.
Below are photos of the three volunteers at NWS Sioux Falls that helped make this event a success.
A big thank you goes out to each of them! (Click the image to enlarge the
photo.)
 Scott Van Aartsen (KB0ULA) working the 2 meters on the left...and Kevin Hlavac working the HF radio on the right. |
 Paul (KC0FOQ) helped Kevin with the HF radio, and also helped change the jumper on the HF Outbacker antenna. Thank goodness for nice weather, right Paul? |
 Scott (KB0ULA) talking to one of the many contacts that were made that day! |
