HAMS IN THE SPOTLIGHT AT NATIONAL HURRICANE CONFERENCE

Amateur radio workshops at the National Hurricane Conference will include presentations by such leaders from the ham community as Rob Macedo, KD1CY of the VoIP Hurricane Net, Josh Johnston, KE5MHV, ARRL Director of Emergency Management, Julio Ripoll, WD4R, Assistant Coordinator at WX4NHC, and Bobby Graves, KB5HAV, Net Manager of the Hurricane Watch Net.

Graves gave Newsline a preview of a new program he will be presenting, built around the theme “Impact.” While Category 5 hurricanes may get more attention from the media, some tropical storms may make a greater real-world impact than bigger weather events. For amateur radio operators, one report can make a difference… can make an impact. As Graves said, “Your reports matter.”

With Julio Ripoll scheduled to step down this year, he may be introducing his successor at WX4NHC during the workshops as well.

If you can’t attend in person, the forum will be live-streamed on the Hurricane Watch Net YouTube Channel.