Do you want to know how and where to listen in on the Hurricane Watch Net? This video shows you the various frequencies you can tune to on your ham or shortwave radio to listen in on hurricane net operations.
Frequencies to try-
- 7.268 LSB
- 14.300 USB
- 14.313 USB
- 14.325 USB
Amateur radio operators who want to monitor or participate in the hurricane nets should visit these useful and informative links:
The Hurricane Watch Net – Useful Links
VoIP Hurricane Net The VoIP Hurricane Net operates on Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology and uses both voice and digital modes of communication to provide assistance to government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and other relief organizations during times of crisis. The organization also provides weather information and storm tracking to communities in the affected areas.
The Intercon Net This Net operates daily on 14.300.00 MHz USB from 7:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. ET. The Intercon Net is a volunteer organization of amateur radio operators who provide communication support to travelers and expatriates around the world. The Intercon Net was founded in 1982 and is based in the United States.
The Maritime Mobile Service Net This Net operates daily on 14.300.00 MHz USB from 12:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. ET. The Maritime Mobile Service Net (MMSN) is a volunteer organization of amateur radio operators who provide communication support to mariners around the world. The MMSN was founded in 1968 and is based in the United States.
The MMSN operates on amateur radio frequencies and uses both voice and digital modes of communication to provide assistance to mariners who are in distress, need weather information, or require other types of communication support while at sea. The organization also provides a forum for mariners to communicate with each other and share information about their experiences.
Caribbean Emergency and Weather Net This Net operates daily on 3.815 MHz LSB at 1030 & 2230 UTC. The Caribbean Emergency and Weather Net (CEWN) is a volunteer organization of amateur radio operators who provide communication support during times of emergency and severe weather events in the Caribbean region. The CEWN was founded in 1954 and is based in the United States.
During times of crisis, the CEWN provides emergency communication services to government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and other relief organizations. The organization also provides weather information and storm tracking to communities in the Caribbean region.
On behalf of the Management and Net Members of the Hurricane Watch Net, our sincere thanks to everyone who uses 14.325 MHz and 7.268 MHz for various nets and rag-chews to allow us to use the frequency. Having a clear frequency certainly makes our job easier, and we know those in the affected area greatly appreciate it as well!
