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Amateur Radio Operator KB9LXH

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Amateur (ham) radio operator since 1981. Interests include AuxComm/EmComm support & SKYWARN spotting. Radio equipment includes a Yaesu FT-897D HF/VHF/UHF Xcvr, BTech UV-25X4 144/222/440 FM Mobile Xcvr, as well as several Dual and Tri-band HTs w/ antennas

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Amateur Radio Operator KB9LXH @kb9lxh.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
From Amateur Radio Daily, dated October 1, 2026 - Call sign grace period: A hard lesson learned. By Rob Rosenberger (K4HST) daily.hamweekly.com/2026/09/call...
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Call sign grace period: A hard lesson learned
Don't forget to pay the renewal fee!
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Amateur Radio Operator KB9LXH @kb9lxh.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
What is Amateur Radio? www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8UoMasU/
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What is Amateur Radio and why has it captivated radio enthusiast for more than 100 years? #Ham #HamRadio #AmateurRadio
TikTok video by NotesOnRadio - KQ4UUR - Cliff
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Amateur Radio Operator KB9LXH @kb9lxh.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Want to get on the air with the ISS? Here are the current amateur radio frequencies in use on the International Space Station as of June 2026. Whether you’re trying the FM repeater, APRS, or listening for an educational contact, this chart has you covered. Save it, share it, & listen!
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Amateur Radio Operator KB9LXH @kb9lxh.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
What is Amateur Radio? www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8UoMasU/
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What is Amateur Radio and why has it captivated radio enthusiast for more than 100 years? #Ham #HamRadio #AmateurRadio
TikTok video by NotesOnRadio - KQ4UUR - Cliff
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Amateur Radio Operator KB9LXH @kb9lxh.bsky.social · 26/10/2025
Important Notice: Keep Clear of Emergency Frequencies due to Hurricane Melissa. See 👉 for details www.arrl.org/news/importa... #StayWeatherAware
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Important Notice: Keep Clear of Emergency Frequencies During the Contest Weekend
The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the national association for amateur radio, connecting hams around the U.S. with news, information and resources.
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Amateur Radio Operator KB9LXH @kb9lxh.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
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Amateur Radio Operator KB9LXH @kb9lxh.bsky.social · 11/10/2025
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Amateur Radio Operator KB9LXH @kb9lxh.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
Let's get the #HouseGOP, #HouseDemocrats, #SenateGOP and #SenateDems to pass the Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act (It's H.R.1094 in the House and S.459 in the Senate). See 👇 on how #hamradio operators nationwide can help pass this bipartisan bill. youtu.be/CxXh6Dh1-5o?...
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Help Us Pass the Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act
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Horse Lick Creek Weather Station @cocorahskyjc6.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
@jkl.nws-bot.us #JKL issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook (HWO) at 3:22 AM EDT on 24 Sep for Eastern Kentucky. Details 👉 at mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/wx/afos/p.ph... #ekywx #kywx #StormSpotters #StayWeatherAware
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Horse Lick Creek Weather Station @cocorahskyjc6.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
@sdf.nws-bot.us #LMK issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook (HWO) at 3:09 AM EDT on 24 Sep for Central Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Details 👉 at mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/wx/afos/p.ph... #kywx #inwx #StormSpotters #StayWeatherAware
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Horse Lick Creek Weather Station @cocorahskyjc6.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
Daily @cocorahskyjc6.bsky.social report for 24 Sep 2025 to #nwsjacksonky & #CoCoRaHS for #ekywx #DanielBooneNF & #kymesonet using #Logia7in1WiFi #PWS w/ a #CoCoRaHS-approved Rain gauge. This station's #wxdata can be found 24/7/365 at wunderground.com/pws/dashboar... #ShareYourWeather #BeWeatherAware
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Horse Lick Creek Weather Station @cocorahskyjc6.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
Rounds of showers and storms will continue today into tonight. A few storms may be strong to severe, especially across south central KY and there is a slight risk for excessive rainfall over Central and Eastern KY through tonight with additional rainfall forecast through late Thursday. #ekywx #kywx
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Amateur Radio Operator KB9LXH @kb9lxh.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
REMINDER* WHAT: #APRSTHURSDAY net  WHEN: 25-SEP-2025 00:00 - 23:59 UTC HOW: Destination Station = ANSRVR  HOW: Message body = CQ [space] HOTG [space] your message text. #APRSTHURSDAY: The weekly net that fits everyone’s schedule.
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Horse Lick Creek Weather Station @cocorahskyjc6.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
The forecast across Central Kentucky and Southern Indiana calls for mostly dry conditions and warming temps through the end of the week and into the weekend. High will be 90 by Sat and Sun. There's a very small chc. of a sprinkle tonight into tomorrow but those chc. are low. Forecast weather.gov/lmk
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Horse Lick Creek Weather Station @cocorahskyjc6.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
High pressure will remain the dominant weather feature across Eastern Kentucky through early next week. Temperatures will gradually warm, reaching near to slightly above normal levels by Friday. No measurable rainfall is expected through early next week. #kywx #ekywx
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Horse Lick Creek Weather Station @cocorahskyjc6.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Daily @cocorahskyjc6.bsky.social report for 10 Sep 2025 to #nwsjacksonky & #CoCoRaHS for #ekywx #DanielBooneNF & #kymesonet using #Logia7in1WiFi #PWS w/ a #CoCoRaHS-approved Rain gauge. This station's #wxdata can be found 24/7/365 at wunderground.com/pws/dashboar... #ShareYourWeather #BeWeatherAware
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Amateur Radio Operator KB9LXH @kb9lxh.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
*REMINDER* WHAT: #APRSTHURSDAY net  WHEN: 11-SEP-2025 00:00 - 23:59 UTC (or from 10-SEP 1900 to 11-SEP 1859 EDT) HOW: Destination Station = ANSRVR  HOW: Message body = CQ [space] HOTG [space] your message text. #APRSTHURSDAY: The weekly net that fits everyone’s schedule.
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Amateur Radio Operator KB9LXH @kb9lxh.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
September is National Preparedness Month. Are you ready in case of an emergency? x.com/KB9LXH/statu...
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Amateur Radio Operator KB9LXH @kb9lxh.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
Atlanta based #HamRadio Usable HF Frequencies via hfpropagation.com
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Amateur Radio Operator KB9LXH @kb9lxh.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
Global Optimum NVIS Frequency Map Based Upon Hourly Ionosphere Soundings via sws.bom.gov.au/HF_Systems/6/5 #hamradio
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Amateur Radio Operator KB9LXH @kb9lxh.bsky.social · 07/09/2025
#HamRadio #APRS MSG from #KB9LXH-5 to #WA1GOV-10 #WXBOTCUR 5 mi. SSW Sandgap KY P. Cldy T 66.7F H 69% B 29.89inHg
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Meteorologist Ally Blake @allyblakewx.bsky.social · 07/09/2025
The peak of hurricane season is September 10th. We're not tracking ANYTHING in the Atlantic right now! A rare treat for this time of year. Enjoy it!
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Horse Lick Creek Weather Station @cocorahskyjc6.bsky.social · 07/09/2025
Daily @cocorahskyjc6.bsky.social report for 7 Sep 2025 to #nwsjacksonky & #CoCoRaHS for #ekywx #DanielBooneNF & #kymesonet using #Logia7in1WiFi #PWS w/ a #CoCoRaHS-approved Rain gauge. This station's #wxdata can be found 24/7/365 at wunderground.com/pws/dashboar... #ShareYourWeather #BeWeatherAware
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Horse Lick Creek Weather Station @cocorahskyjc6.bsky.social · 07/09/2025
@sdf.nws-bot.us #LMK issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook (HWO) at 6:32 AM EDT for Central Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Details 👉 at mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/wx/afos/p.ph... #kywx #inwx
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Horse Lick Creek Weather Station @cocorahskyjc6.bsky.social · 07/09/2025
@jkl.nws-bot.us #JKL issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook (HWO) at 3:18 AM EDT for Eastern Kentucky. Details 👉 at mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/wx/afos/p.ph... #ekywx #kywx
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Horse Lick Creek Weather Station @cocorahskyjc6.bsky.social · 07/09/2025
@sdf.nws-bot.us #LMK issued a Dense Fog Advisory for portions of East-Central and Southern Kentucky at 3:35 AM EDT, then updated the advisory at 5:07 AM CDT. Details 👉 at mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/vtec/?year=2... #BePrepared #StayWeatherAware #kywx
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Horse Lick Creek Weather Station @cocorahskyjc6.bsky.social · 07/09/2025
@jkl.nws-bot.us #JKL issued a Dense Fog Advisory till Sep 7, 10:00 AM EDT for Eastern Kentucky. Details 👉 at mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/vtec/?year=2... #ekywx #kywx
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Horse Lick Creek Weather Station @cocorahskyjc6.bsky.social · 07/09/2025
Due to widespread dense fog causing visibility to fall to 1/4 mile; a Dense Fog Advisory was issued for Eastern Kentucky by #JKL and is in effect until 10 AM this morning. #kywx #ekywx #BePrepared #StayWeatherAware
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Amateur Radio Operator KB9LXH @kb9lxh.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
WHAT: #APRSTHURSDAY net WHEN: 04-SEP-2025 00:00 - 23:59 UTC HOW: Set Destination Station = ANSRVR HOW: Enter Message body = CQ [space] HOTG [space] your message text. NOTE: APRSPH is undergoing some changes and may not be available for use this week.
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Rev. Joe @kyulcminister.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
This is what true Christianity is supposed to look like!
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National Hurricane Center - Eastern Pacific Alerts (UNOFFICIAL) @nhc-epac.nws-bot.us · 02/09/2025
NHC Eastern North Pacific Outlook update for Tue, 02 Sep 2025 02:49:17 UTC Additional Details Here.

ZCZC MIATWOEP ALL<br>TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM<br><br>Tropical Weather Outlook<br>NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL<br>500 PM PDT Mon Sep 1 2025<br><br>For the eastern and central North Pacific east of 180 longitude:<br><br>Active Systems: <br>The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on Tropical <br>Storm Kiko, located in the east Pacific basin well west-southwest <br>of the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula.  Kiko is <br>expected to cross into the central Pacific basin by the weekend.<br><br>1. South of Southwestern Mexico (EP94):<br>Showers and thunderstorms are becoming better organized in <br>association with a broad area of low pressure located a little more <br>than 100 miles off the coast of southwestern Mexico.  In addition, <br>earlier satellite-derived wind data indicate that winds to 35 mph <br>are occurring on its north side, close to the coast of Mexico.  This <br>system is expected to become a tropical depression or tropical storm <br>in the next day or so while it moves west-northwestward at 10 to 15 <br>mph off the coast of southwestern Mexico.  The disturbance is <br>expected to turn northwestward toward the Baja California peninsula <br>later in the week, and watches or warnings could be required for <br>portions of that area on Tuesday.  Regardless of development, heavy <br>rainfall is possible across coastal portions of southwestern and <br>west-central Mexico during the next few days, and these rains will <br>likely spread to Baja California Sur later in the week. The heavy <br>rains could lead to flash flooding, especially in mountainous areas.<br>* Formation chance through 48 hours...high...90 percent.<br>* Formation chance through 7 days...high...90 percent.<br><br><br><br>Forecaster Cangialosi<br><br><br>

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National Hurricane Center - Eastern Pacific Alerts (UNOFFICIAL) @nhc-epac.nws-bot.us · 02/09/2025
Eastern North Pacific Tropical Depression Twelve-E Advisory Number 1 issued at Tue, 02 Sep 2025 02:42:42 +0000 ...TROPICAL DEPRESSION FORMS TO THE SOUTH OF SOUTHWESTERN MEXICO... Additional Details Here.

        000WTPZ32 KNHC 020242TCPEP2 BULLETINTropical Depression Twelve-E Advisory Number   1NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP122025900 PM CST Mon Sep 01 2025 ...TROPICAL DEPRESSION FORMS TO THE SOUTH OF SOUTHWESTERN MEXICO...  SUMMARY OF 900 PM CST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION----------------------------------------------LOCATION...17.2N 105.4WABOUT 145 MI...230 KM SSW OF MANZANILLO MEXICOMAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/HPRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 295 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/HMINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1007 MB...29.74 INCHES  WATCHES AND WARNINGS--------------------There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.Interests in southwestern Mexico and Baja California Sur shouldmonitor the progress of this system.  A Tropical Storm Watch could be required for portions of Baja California Sur on Tuesday.  DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK----------------------At 900 PM CST (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Twelve-Ewas located near latitude 17.2 North, longitude 105.4 West.  Thedepression is moving toward the west-northwest near 14 mph (22 km/h), and a gradual turn toward the northwest and north-northwest with a decrease in forward speed is expected over the next couple of days. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts.Strengthening is forecast, and the system will likely become atropical storm on Tuesday.The estimated minimum central pressure is 1007 mb (29.74 inches).  HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND----------------------RAINFALL: Areas of heavy rainfall well east and northeast of the depression will continue to impact portions of northwestern Mexico from the states of Colima to Sinaloa tonight into Tuesday, with isolated flash flooding possible in areas of mountainous terrain.Bands of heavy rainfall are expected to begin impacting portions of Baja California Sur by Wednesday and persist through Friday. Rainfall totals of 4 to 8 inches are possible here, although there is uncertainty with these totals, and higher amounts are possible. Potentially significant flash flooding is a possibility depending on the track and strength of the system. NEXT ADVISORY-------------Next complete advisory at 300 AM CST. $$Forecaster Pasch
      Tropical Depression Twelve-E 5-Day Uncertainty Track ImageTropical Depression Twelve-E 34-Knot Wind Speed Probabilities
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National Hurricane Center - Eastern Pacific Alerts (UNOFFICIAL) @nhc-epac.nws-bot.us · 02/09/2025
Eastern North Pacific Tropical Storm Kiko Advisory Number 8 issued at Tue, 02 Sep 2025 02:48:59 +0000 ...KIKO MAINTAINS STRENGTH AND CONTINUES WESTWARD... Additional Details Here.

        147 WTPZ31 KNHC 020248TCPEP1 BULLETINTropical Storm Kiko Advisory Number   8NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP112025500 PM HST Mon Sep 01 2025 ...KIKO MAINTAINS STRENGTH AND CONTINUES WESTWARD...  SUMMARY OF 500 PM HST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION----------------------------------------------LOCATION...13.8N 127.3WABOUT 1880 MI...3025 KM E OF HILO HAWAIIMAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH...100 KM/HPRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 265 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 KM/HMINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...993 MB...29.33 INCHES  WATCHES AND WARNINGS--------------------There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.  DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK----------------------At 500 PM HST (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Kiko waslocated near latitude 13.8 North, longitude 127.3 West. Kiko ismoving toward the west near 7 mph (11 km/h). This general motion is expected to continue during the next couple of days. Maximum sustained winds are near 65 mph (100 km/h) with higher gusts.  Steady strengthening is forecast during the next couple of days, and Kiko is expected to become a hurricane tonight. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 km)from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 993 mb (29.33 inches).  HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND----------------------None.  NEXT ADVISORY-------------Next complete advisory at 1100 PM HST. $$Forecaster Jelsema (CPHC)
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National Hurricane Center - Atlantic Alerts (UNOFFICIAL) @nhc-atlc.nws-bot.us · 02/09/2025
NHC Atlantic Outlook update for Mon, 01 Sep 2025 23:18:25 UTC Additional Details Here.

ZCZC MIATWOAT ALL<br>TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM<br><br>Tropical Weather Outlook<br>NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL<br>800 PM EDT Mon Sep 1 2025<br><br>For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of America:<br><br>1. Eastern Tropical Atlantic:<br>A tropical wave located over the far eastern tropical Atlantic <br>south of the Cabo Verde islands is producing disorganized showers <br>and thunderstorms.  Environmental conditions appear conducive for <br>gradual development of this system, and a tropical depression could <br>form by the middle or latter part of this week.  This system is <br>expected to move westward to west-northwestward at around 15 mph <br>across the eastern and central tropical Atlantic throughout the <br>week.<br>* Formation chance through 48 hours...low...10 percent.<br>* Formation chance through 7 days...medium...60 percent.<br><br><br><br>Forecaster Pasch<br><br><br>

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Horse Lick Creek Weather Station @cocorahskyjc6.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
1 Sep 2025 weather summary to #nwsjacksonky, #kymesonet, the #DanielBooneNF, and other parties. High 83.3°F | Low 48.7°F | Pcpn. 0.00" | Snow: 0.0" Note: #wxdata may be found 24/7/365 at wunderground.com/pws/dashboard/KKYMCKEE41 #ekywx #kywx #CWOP #ShareYourWeather
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Horse Lick Creek Weather Station @cocorahskyjc6.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
@sdf.nws-bot.us #LMK issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook (HWO) at 10:05 PM EDT on Sep 1 for Central Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Details 👉 at mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/wx/afos/p.ph... #StayWeatherAware #kywx #inwx
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Horse Lick Creek Weather Station @cocorahskyjc6.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
@jkl.nws-bot.us #JKL issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook (HWO) at 8:03 PM EDT on Sep 1 for Eastern Kentucky. Details 👇 at mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/wx/afos/p.ph... #ekywx #kywx #StayWeatherAware
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Amateur Radio Operator KB9LXH @kb9lxh.bsky.social · 31/08/2025
A full-halo CME was observed on 30 Aug. It is expected to arrive at Earth late afternoon of 1 Sep EDT and continue into the early morning of 2 Sep. Confidence of Earth arrival is high, timing and intensity certainty is fair - with a chance for G4. Visit spaceweather.gov for more details.
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Homepage | NOAA / NWS Space Weather Prediction Center
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Amateur Radio Operator KB9LXH @kb9lxh.bsky.social · 31/08/2025
What happens when the grid fails? wp.me/p48WwM-1MS
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Horse Lick Creek Weather Station @cocorahskyjc6.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
Daily @cocorahskyjc6.bsky.social report for 28 Aug 2025 to #nwsjacksonky & #CoCoRaHS for #ekywx #DanielBooneNF & #kymesonet using #Logia7in1WiFi #PWS w/ a #CoCoRaHS-approved Rain gauge. This station's #wxdata can be found 24/7/365 at wunderground.com/pws/dashboar... #ShareYourWeather #BeWeatherAware
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Horse Lick Creek Weather Station @cocorahskyjc6.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
@sdf.nws-bot.us #LMK issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook (HWO) at 3:55 AM EDT on Aug 28 for Central Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Details 👇 at mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/wx/afos/p.ph... #kywx #inwx
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Horse Lick Creek Weather Station @cocorahskyjc6.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
@jkl.nws-bot.us #JKL issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook (HEO) at 2:45 AM EDT on Aug 28 for Eastern Kentucky. Details 👇 at mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/wx/afos/p.ph... #ekywx #kywx
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Amateur Radio Operator KB9LXH @kb9lxh.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
Atlanta based #HamRadio Usable HF Frequencies via hfpropagation.com
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Amateur Radio Operator KB9LXH @kb9lxh.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
Solar-Terrestrial Data, HF/VHF #hamradio #bandconditions via hfpropagation.com
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National Hurricane Center - Atlantic Alerts (UNOFFICIAL) @nhc-atlc.nws-bot.us · 16/08/2025
Atlantic Hurricane Erin Advisory Number 19 issued at Sat, 16 Aug 2025 02:57:20 +0000 ...ERIN NOW A CATEGORY 2 HURRICANE AND EXPECTED TO RAPIDLY INTENSIFY INTO A MAJOR HURRICANE THIS WEEKEND... Additional Details Here.

        392 WTNT35 KNHC 160256TCPAT5 BULLETINHurricane Erin Advisory Number  19NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL0520251100 PM AST Fri Aug 15 2025 ...ERIN NOW A CATEGORY 2 HURRICANE AND EXPECTED TO RAPIDLYINTENSIFY INTO A MAJOR HURRICANE THIS WEEKEND...  SUMMARY OF 1100 PM AST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION-----------------------------------------------LOCATION...19.5N 59.5WABOUT 250 MI...405 KM ENE OF ANGUILLAMAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...100 MPH...155 KM/HPRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 17 MPH...28 KM/HMINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...979 MB...28.91 INCHES  WATCHES AND WARNINGS--------------------CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY: None. SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT: A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for...* Anguilla* St. Martin and St. Barthelemy* Saba and St. Eustatius* Sint Maarten A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions arepossible within the watch area, in this case within the next 24hours. Interests elsewhere in the northern Leeward Islands, Virgin Islands,and Puerto Rico, as well as in the Turks and Caicos and thesoutheastern Bahamas should monitor the progress of Erin. For storm information specific to your area, please monitorproducts issued by your national meteorological service.  DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK----------------------At 1100 PM AST (0300 UTC), the center of Hurricane Erin was located near latitude 19.5 North, longitude 59.5 West. Erin is moving toward the west-northwest near 17 mph (28 km/h). This motion is expected to continue through the weekend with a gradual decrease in forward speed. On the forecast track, the center of Erin is likely to move just north of the northern Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico over the weekend. Air Force reconnaissance aircraft indicate that maximum sustainedwinds have increased to near 100 mph (155 km/h) with higher gusts.Rapid strengthening is forecast over the next 24-36 hours, and Erinis forecast to become a major hurricane during the weekend. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 30 miles (45 km) from thecenter and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 125 miles(205 km). The minimum central pressure estimated by NOAA and Air Forcedropsonde data is 979 mb (28.91 inches).  HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND----------------------Key messages for Erin can be found in the Tropical CycloneDiscussion under AWIPS header MIATCDAT5 and WMO header WTNT45 KNHC. RAINFALL: The outer bands of Erin are expected to produce areas ofheavy rainfall tonight into Sunday across the northern LeewardIslands, the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. Rainfall totals of 2to 4 inches, with isolated totals of 6 inches, are expected. Thisrainfall may lead to isolated and locally considerable flash andurban flooding, along with landslides or mudslides. For a complete depiction of forecast rainfall and flash floodingassociated with Erin, please see the National Weather Service StormTotal Rainfall Graphic, available athurricanes.gov/graphics_at5.shtml?rainqpf WIND:  Tropical storm conditions are possible within the watcharea by early Saturday. SURF:  Swells generated by Erin will begin affecting portions of thenorthern Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico,Hispaniola, and the Turks and Caicos Islands this weekend, and willlikely spread to the Bahamas, Bermuda, and the east coast of theUnited States early next week. These swells are likely to causelife-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consultproducts from your local weather forecast office. A depiction of rip current risk for the United States can be foundat: hurricanes.gov/graphics_at5.shtml?ripCurrents  NEXT ADVISORY-------------Next intermediate advisory at 200 AM AST.Next complete advisory at 500 AM AST. $$Forecaster Papin
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National Hurricane Center - Atlantic Alerts (UNOFFICIAL) @nhc-atlc.nws-bot.us · 16/08/2025
NHC Atlantic Outlook update for Sat, 16 Aug 2025 02:57:15 UTC Additional Details Here.

ZCZC MIATWOAT ALL<br>TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM<br><br>Tropical Weather Outlook<br>NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL<br>800 PM EDT Fri Aug 15 2025<br><br>For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of America:<br><br>Active Systems:<br>The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on Hurricane <br>Erin, located a couple hundred miles east-northeast of the northern<br>Leeward Islands.<br><br>1. Western Atlantic:<br>A broad area of low pressure located offshore the coast of North <br>Carolina is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms. Some <br>slight development is possible over the weekend while the low drifts <br>slowly toward the southeast over the warm waters of the Gulf Stream, <br>remaining offshore. By Monday, environmental conditions are expected <br>to become unfavorable for further development.<br>* Formation chance through 48 hours...low...10 percent.<br>* Formation chance through 7 days...low...10 percent.<br><br><br><br>Forecaster Hagen<br><br><br>

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Horse Lick Creek Weather Station @cocorahskyjc6.bsky.social · 16/08/2025
@sdf.nws-bot.us #LMK issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook (HWO) at 8:30 PM EDT on Aug 15 for Central Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Details 👉 at mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/wx/afos/p.ph... #BeWeatherAware #HeatSafety #kywx #inwx
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IEMBOT NHC @nhc.weather.im · 16/08/2025
Hurricane #Erin ADVISORY 19 issued. #Erin now a category 2 hurricane and expected to rapidly intensify into a major hurricane this weekend. Link
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Horse Lick Creek Weather Station @cocorahskyjc6.bsky.social · 16/08/2025
@jkl.nws-bot.us #JKL issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook (HWO) at 8:25 PM EDT on Aug 15 for Eastern Kentucky. Details 👇 at mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/wx/afos/p.ph... #BePrepared #StayWeatherAware #ekywx #kywx
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Amateur Radio Operator KB9LXH @kb9lxh.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
Hello everyone. On behalf of Mike, KC8OWL, we wanted to share this how-to doc again that contains the proper syntax for checking in to the #APRSTHURSDAY net via JS8. Please see the attached file and let him know if you have any questions at all. 1/2
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