Special Announcement: WX1BOX on Facebook and Twitter/SKYWARN Training Schedule Update

April 8, 2012 Rob Macedo Leave a comment

Hello to all..

..Happy Easter/Passover to those celebrating those holidays..

For SKYWARN Spotters and Amateur Radio Operators that utilize Facebook and Twitter, a reminder that the WX1BOX Amateur Radio Station now has a presence on both Facebook and Twitter. The Facebook page is at the following link:

http://www.facebook.com/wx1box

Please click ‘like’ to like the page. The facebook page features updates tied to the wx1box.org web site and occasional posting of pictures from storm activity as it happens and can serve as a medium for reporting for those that like to use Facebook.

We also have a twitter account under the ‘WX1BOX’ name. Click follow to follow us on Twitter. This is typically monitored for reports and updates on storm situations are posted on Twitter. The facebook page and Twitter is linked together to provide this service.

We have a few updates to SKYWARN Training sessions. We have confirmed a session in Windham County CT for Thursday May 24th. We also have made the Brimfield session, preregistration required, as their is potentially a large turnout expected. Please send email as stated below if you’re interested in attending that class. The site’s capacity is approximately 50 people. Also, we have added a SKYWARN Training session for Friday Afternoon August 24th, 2012 prior to the Boxboro New England Division ARRL Convention and Ham Radio Show/Hamfest. The complete training schedule including links to the schedule are listed below:

NWS Taunton SKYWARN Training Link via NWS web site: http://www.erh.noaa.gov/box/officePrograms/skywarn/skywarnTraining.shtml

NWS Taunton SKYWARN Training Link via wx1box.org web site: http://beta.wx1box.org/node/36

The following are SKYWARN Training Sessions booked for 2012. Further training sessions will be booked over the course of the year so check back frequently for updates.

Tuesday April 17th, 2012: 7-10 PM:
Wilton NH Fire Department
102 Main Street
Wilton, NH
Taught by: NWS Taunton Forecaster
Registration: None Required

Saturday April 21st, 2012: 10 AM-1 PM:
Lanesville Community Center
8 Vulcan Street
Gloucester, MA
Taught by: Amateur Radio Coordinator
Registration: None Required

Monday April 30th, 2012: 630-930 PM:
NH West Chapter House
83 Court Street
Keene, NH
Taught by: NWS Taunton Forecaster
Registration: None Required
Sponsored by: Cheshire County NH CCDX Amateur Radio Club

Thursday May 3rd, 2012: 7-10 PM:
Walpole Public Library
147 School Street
Walpole, MA
Taught by: NWS Taunton Forecaster
Registration: None Required

Saturday May 5th, 2012: 10 AM-1 PM:
Scouter’s Hall
13 North Main Street
North Smithfield, RI
Taught by: Amateur Radio Coordinator
Registration: None Required
Building Location/Parking:
The entrance to the parking is across the street from the N. Smithfield Library and N. Main Street. The gray building is in about 200 yards off the street behind a very old stone building. It is at the east end of Pacheco Park.

Saturday May 12th, 2012: 10 AM-1 PM:
Clay Center Observatory Lecture Hall
Dexter and Southfield Schools
20 Newton Street
Brookline, MA
Taught by: Amateur Radio Coordinator
Registration: None Required
Directions: www.claycenter.org

Wednesday May 16th, 2012: 7-10 PM:
Canton, CT Community Center
40 Dyer Avenue
Canton, CT
Taught by: NWS Taunton Forecaster
Registration: None Required

Thursday May 24th, 2012: 7-10 PM:
Quinebaug Valley Emergency Communications 911 Center
1249 Hartford Pike Rt.101
Dayville, Ct.
Taught by: NWS Taunton Forecaster
Registration: None Required

Thursday May 31st, 2012: 7-10 PM:
22News WWLP-TV
1 Broadcast Center
Chicopee, Mass.
Taught by: NWS Taunton Forecaster
Registration: None Required

Saturday June 2nd, 2012: Noon-3 PM:
Hitchcock Free Academy
2 Brookfield Road
Brimfield, Mass.
Taught by: NWS Taunton Forecaster
Registration: Pre-registration required. Please email Rob Macedo-KD1CY at rmacedo at rcn.com or William Babcock at william.babcock at noaa.gov (Emails presented this way to prevent spamming)

Friday August 24th, 2012: 1-4 PM:
Holiday Inn – Boxborough
242 Adams Place
Boxborough Mass.
Taught by: Amateur Radio Coordinator
Registration: None Required
Sponsorship: This training is being run in conjunction with the ARRL New England Division Convention and Ham Radio Show. This is being done prior to the Hamfest starting and no admission will be charged on Friday for those interested in attending this SKYWARN Training session.

Respectfully Submitted,

Robert Macedo (KD1CY)
ARES SKYWARN Coordinator
Eastern Massachusetts ARES Section Emergency Coordinator
Home Phone #: (508) 994-1875 (After 6 PM)
Home/Data #: (508) 997-4503 (After 6 PM)
Work Phone #: 508-346-2929 (8 AM-5 PM)
Email Address: rmacedo@rcn.com
http://ares.ema.arrl.org
http://beta.wx1box.org