Does Snow Affect Vertical Antenna Performance

by | Feb 6, 2020 | Antennas

Last weekend we received one of many of the winter storms we usually get this time of year. This one dumped about 6 inches of snow on us. So when I posted a picture of my Wolf River Coil in the backyard with the snow creeping up to it‚ Andy asked the following...

Severe Weather Storm Spotter Equipment

by | Mar 18, 2014 | ARES/RACES

What does it take to be a severe weather storm spotter? Other than a high tolerance for boredom peppered with intense bits of sheer excitement. Storm spotting is more a waiting game than anything else. I’ve been a severe weather storm spotter for almost 15 years...

SKYWARN Weather Net Control Operations

by | Jun 1, 2013 | ARES/RACES

I’m frequently the person behind the microphone when the skies turn dark and a severe weather net is in order. While I enjoy being out in the field spotting, sometimes running the show and keeping everything in order can be even more challenging and exciting. I...

Snowpocylpse hitting the Upper Midwest

by | Dec 20, 2012 | Antennas, News, Scanner

I woke up this morning to find the car like this. Fortunately the snow is pretty light and fluffy, but the winds are expected to pick up in the afternoon and we’ll have falling temps and drifting snow. I measured just under 8 inches of snow at 10:30am this...