National Hurricane Conference 2008
Amateur Radio: Disaster Communications
Presented at the Rosen Centre Hotel
Orlando, Florida -- April 1, 2008
The following is a collection of media files from the
Amateur Radio Workshop presented at the National Hurricane Conference on 4/1/08.
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Amateur Radio operators and representative leaders of
the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) Field Organization discuss their experiences
and lessons learned during the recent hurricane seasons. The forum also addressed
current issues in Amateur Radio emergency communications and provided a chance
to highlight our best practices.
| Segment | Time Period | Speakers | Discussion Topics |
| Part #1 | 0:00 - 12:18 | Dennis Dura - K2DCD Julio Ripoll - WD4R |
Dennis Dura gives an overview of the presentation and Julio Ripoll begins the discussion about how the National Hurricane Center adopted an Amateur Radio Program during its early years. |
| Part #2 | 12:18 - 23:34 | Julio Ripoll - WD4R | As Amateur Radio involved and equipment modernized, the WX4NHC implimented newer technologies as the National Hurricane Centre relocated to Miami, Florida into its current location. |
| Part #3 | 23:34 - 37:20 | Julio Ripoll - WD4R | Discussion continues as Julio reviews the goals of the WX4NHC program in addition to the various support functions that work in conjunction to meet these goals, including the Hurricane Watch Net and VoIP-WX Net. |
| Part #4 | 37:20 - 52:04 | John McHugh - K4AG | John discusses WX4NHC's many weather initiatives including APRS, CARMEN, and many more programs, and looks towards opportunites to expand these programs over the next several years. |
| Part #5 | 52:04 - 1:07:20 | Julio Ripoll - WD4R | Julio presents several case studies where Amateur Radio through the Hurricane Watch Net and VoIP-WX Net have provided real-time data ultimately affecting NHC forecasts and helping fulfill the WX4NHC mission. |
| Part #6 | 1:07:20 - 1:27:18 | Julio Ripoll - WD4R |
Julio concludes with the presentation of a surprize letter from a top official commending ham radio's involvement in NHC Operations, along with a video montage of various media clips which support Ham Radio at the NHC. The presentation ends with a few Questions and Answers. |
| Segment | Time Period | Speakers | Discussion Topics |
| Part #1 | 0:00 - 13:07 | Dennis Dura - K2DCD Rob Macedo - KD1CY |
Dennis begins with an overview of the presentation of the VoIP Hurricane Net followed by Rob's high level overview of Echolink, IRLP, the integrated conference, and how other VoIP technologies helped create the backbone for the Hurricane Net. |
| Part #2 | 13:07 - 28:47 | Rob Macedo - KD1CY | Rob continues with an overview of the VoIP Hurricane Net's operations, policies, and activation criteria while citing specific examples from Hurricanes Emily and Rita to prove the net's effectiveness. |
| Part #3 | 28:47 - 48:04 | Rob Macedo - KD1CY | Rob concludes the presentation with more examples from 2007 Hurricanes Dean and Felix as well as reflecting on several lessons learned from the various net operations throughout the years. We look towards the future of the net and direct you towards ways that YOU can become involved with our work. |
| Segment | Time Period | Speakers | Discussion Topics |
| Part #1 | 0:00 - 11:38 | Dennis Dura - K2DCD Rob Macedo - KD1CY |
Dennis and Rob team up for this presentation on how Amateur Radio can support Emergency Management. The presentation begins with an overview of the ARES, RACES, and SKYWARN programs and the vital information they provide. |
| Part #2 | 11:38 - 22:33 | Dennis Dura - K2DCD Rob Macedo - KD1CY |
This theme of "Disaster Intelligence" is further emphasized through SATERN and other programs, and we then cite examples from hurricanes Rita, Katrina, and Emily to further prove this point. |
| Part #3 | 22:33 - 38:02 | Dennis Dura - K2DCD Rob Macedo - KD1CY |
Several conclusions can be drawn from the above presentations, and Dennis and Rob will review these various pieces of information along with taking questions from members of the audience. |
All
video production services by Jim Palmer - KB1KQW
Special thanks to Matt Dempsey - KB1MRH for use of the video camera.
Full length media files and DVDs may be available by request
For More Information please e-mail kb1kqw @ nsradio . org
Last Updated: 4/5/08 @ 20:35