These are some screen capture images I saved of the tornado that spawned a warning from San Antonio after the cell moved south of our CWA. This cell had been producing baseball hail, lowerings and rotation as it moved south.
About WX5FWD SKYWARN® Team
Submitted by wd5m on Mon, 2009-01-05 12:04The WX5FWD SKYWARN® Team is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization registered with the IRS and incorporated in the state of Texas in 2022.
Mission:
- To support the National Weather Service (NWS) during severe weather events through the SKYWARN® Program and by the coordinating of storm spotters, receipt, and processing of spotter reports, and to provide technical, radio, and any other assistance required during weather or emergency events.
- Provide service to the community at large through providing communications and other services, without compensation, for NWS and amateur radio events and in emergency situations.
- Provide a communications capability and a source of technical support for the benefit of members and the community, especially in times of emergency;
- Promote fraternalism and cooperation among members;
- Furthering technical expertise in the fields of radio and electronics through Team activities and training classes;
- Training in proper radio operating procedures and emergency preparedness through member participation in operating events and special activities.
Off-Center-Fed (OCF) Dipole Antenna
Submitted by rsagers on Thu, 2007-10-18 14:41Off-Center-Fed (OCF) Dipole Antenna for the National Weather Service
October 2007
Rick Sagers, W7YC
Overview:
An OCF dipole was designed for the National Weather Service so as to be resonant on even harmonics of 80 meters (80-40-20). This antenna will replace the fan dipole antenna currently in operation, which serves the same three bands.
