PLEASE PRINT THIS SOI IN CASE YOUR ELECTRIC GOES OUT AND KEEP NEAR YOUR EQUIPMENT
What:NOAA Binghamton, NY (NOAA-BMG) is reporting that a snow storm event will arrive Wednesday January 25, 2023, early morning around 0600E hrs. Expect snow depending on elevation at the beginning of the weather event changing to a wintery mix, Wednesday evening at ~1900 hrs.
As the area moves from cold temperatures to warm and then warm to cold again, the area can expect high wind gusts at the height of each ebb and flow period. During the deep freeze period a heightened possibility of power outages will develop. Prepare now for this possibility by getting ready backup power equipment and fuel if needed. Also, a good time to make sure light producing tools are serviceable and you have backups ready.
Currently, NOAA-BMG is not requesting weather reports. With that written, I am still going to be passing onto them weather reports from the area and I would appreciate check-ins using the following SOI (Signal Operation Instructions).
SOI:I am requesting that all monitor the following PACE starting at 0900E hrs., Wednesday for emergency communications.
PACE:Primary: Montrose Repeater 147.375 Mhz, +.600 Mhz, PL 77.0 Hz *
Alternate: Binghamton, NY airport repeater 146.865 Mhz, -.600 Mhz, PL 146.2 Hz/
linked repeater for western Broome & Susquehanna County 146.820, -.600 Mhz, PL 146.2 Hz
Contingency: HF Radio, 3.964 Mhz LSB or higher till clean air
Emergency: Signal **
Times: Wednesday 1/25/2023 (All times in eastern, using the format from below) > Monitor Primary starts at 0900 hrs. in case of emergency or further developments.
> 1100 hrs. SWAG (Susquehanna Weather Advisory Group) check-in on Primary,
> 1130 hrs. SWAG check-in on Contingency (Monitor SWR before TXing due to possible ice
buildup on antenna)
Wednesday 1/25/2023 (All times in eastern, using the format from below) > Monitor Primary starts at 0900 hrs. in case of emergency or further developments.
> 1500 hrs. SWAG (Susquehanna Weather Advisory Group) check-in on Primary,
> 1530 hrs. SWAG check-in on Contingency (Monitor SWR before TXing due to possible ice
buildup on antenna)
Wednesday 1/25/2023 (All times in eastern, using the format from below) > Monitor Primary starts at 0900 hrs. in case of emergency or further developments.
> 1900 hrs. SWAG (Susquehanna Weather Advisory Group) check-in on Primary,
> 1930 hrs. SWAG check-in on Contingency (Monitor SWR before TXing due to possible ice
buildup on antenna)
Check-in Format: > NCS will ask for any emergency or priority traffic.
> NCS will ask for check-ins. Respond with your call, name, location, and if you have any
emergency or priority traffic.
> NCS will collect check-in's and once completed, the NCS will call each check-in independently in
order of check In for their report.
> With reports, please include the following,
- General situation, (Doing good, no electricity, etc.)
- Snow/precipitation amounts if any
- Temperature
- Wind direction and if possible mph (Steady & Gusts)
- Elevation,
- Any general traffic
Questions:If you have any questions, please ask them using SIGNAL.
* Elk Mountain repeater still nonfunctioning. Yes, I do understand we will only be able to cover
half Susquehanna and Broome County. Hence the Contingency
** If you want to receive announcements via Signal,
1) Download the Signal app from your Apply or Android store to your smart phone,
2) Text or email me your cell phone number, then
3) Accept my invite. You then
73 & God Bless,
JohnyMac
