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A reminder that tomorrow at 10:45am, there will be a net on 147.135 , and on GMRS Local for the Monthly Siren Test. You’re continued assistance on the observation of the operation of a Sirens in Tippecanoe County is greatly appreciated.

This event has been talked about since January 2023, on the nets, and at the meetings. EVENT INFORMATION Jun 3, 2023 Saturday 8:30 AM [Amateur Radio Operators can be there starting at 9am. Run Walk starts at 9:30am Activity should be done by 10:45am..]WHERE In-Person: Franciscan Health Lafayette East Hospital*1701 S. Creasy LaneLafayette, IN 47905Continue reading “Franciscan 5K walk / Run”

The 2023 NWS SKYWARN Spotter Training calendar has been posted with the dates and locations for 2023 training across the state of Indiana. The calendar, dates and times may change. Tippecanoe ARES calendar has the dates and locations as well. Link to NWS Indianapolis: https://www.weather.gov/ind/spotter. For Tippecanoe County: Skywarn Spotter Training – Tippecanoe County When:Continue reading “National Weather Service Spotter Training Information”

Interested in sending Snowfall measurements? Visit: https://www.weather.gov/crh/stormreports?sid=ind Here you can find the criteria for reporting different weather events and links to report them. Snow Info How much snow fell (to nearest tenth of an inch if possible), e.g. 3.5″. What period of time did the snow fall? (e.g. 1 hour 15 minutes.) Was the snowfall measurementContinue reading “NWS How to Submit a storm report”

Fellow TCARES members and Ham radio operators. During (U.S.A.) three day weekend, (Memorial Day, Labor Day, and a few others that fall on a Monday) TCARES will not hold it’s usual ON Air Monday night net. Please look at our calendar.