SKYWARN Recognition Day 2018 is this Saturday, December 1 from 0000Z to 2359Z (1900 EST Friday to 1859 EST Saturday). During this special operating event, operators will visit NWS offices and contact other radio operators across the world. 60 NWS stations will be on the air, and many will be on EchoLink.
From the SKYWARN Recognition Day web page:
SKYWARN™ Recognition Day 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 Amateur radio operators also provide vital communication between the NWS and emergency management if normal communications become inoperative.
This event is a lot of fun and recognized some of the good work that many amateur radio operators do.
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