2004 SKYWARN Training Schedule
NWS San Angelo has many highly trained SKYWARN storm spotters who volunteer their time and radio communication
skills to provide timely and accurate information about the storms seen on radar. These highly dedicated individuals
help save lives. No matter how advanced radar technology becomes, the National Weather Service will always be highly
dependent on trained volunteer SKYWARN spotters.
If you would like to become a SKYWARN spotter, the first step is to attend a SKYWARN training session administered
by the National Weather Service. These training sessions are performed in late winter, into the spring months. Check the
latest SKYWARN training schedule. If you have any questions, you can e-mail Hector Guerrero,
Warning and Coordination Meteorologist at NWS San Angelo. You can also contact us by phone at (325) 944-9445.
SKYWARN spotters must have a reliable method of communication with a SKYWARN net controller. This is accomplished through
amateur radio, and sometimes General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies operated by Radio Emergency Communications
Teams (REACT). Amateur radio and GMRS operators are licensed with the FCC. Many local amateur radio clubs administer
license classes and examinations, as well as communications and spotter logistics training. For further information,
contact your local amateur radio club (see links to the left) or your local REACT organization.
Getting Started in Amateur Radio
(Courtesy of the American Radio Relay League)
Online Amateur Radio Practice Exams
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