Topic: Storm Chasing Comms

[computercomm86]

Hi,
Can any one tell me if there is a radio frequency on CB radio or ham radio that is commonly used in Australia by storm chasers to communicate with each other ???
If not may be this is some thing storm chasers should look at.
Cheers Colin

[Richary]

It's been discussed in the past but I don't think a consensus has been reached. I guess a lot of chasers don't have UHF. I do but that's because I have a 4WD that goes offroad occasionally or out with a group.

[Colin Maitland]

Passed my Foundation License for Amateur radio about 4 weeks ago.  I have just received my call sign, VK4FCDM. I am now studying for my advanced License.

Myself and others are trying to organize an emergency network for storms. One of the biggest problems encountered, as you are probably well aware off, and that is, it is not recommended to operate your station during storms, so therefore there is a window of time that you cannot transmit through.


It is a brilliant way to communicate and especially if all power is lost and phone lines are down.

Cheers

Col



 

[Michael Kelly]

Hi Col
Could you let me know details of who you did your course through. I have UHF but i have always wanted to take it further.
cheers
Mick

Passed my Foundation License for Amateur radio about 4 weeks ago.  I have just received my call sign, VK4FCDM. I am now studying for my advanced License.

Myself and others are trying to organize an emergency network for storms. One of the biggest problems encountered, as you are probably well aware off, and that is, it is not recommended to operate your station during storms, so therefore there is a window of time that you cannot transmit through.


It is a brilliant way to communicate and especially if all power is lost and phone lines are down.

Cheers

Col