Primary Weather Net Repeater - 
147.165+
 (pl100Hz on one receiver)
Backup Repeater - 
147.045+ 
(no tone)
BARC system

Controller update is still pending.

(NOTE - at the present time our new controller is still in the programming stages, and these special tones are not yet operational. If you are an XWARN club member, check the "messages" on the repeater if inclement weather is imminent. There may be a message posted as to the status of any weather watches in Greene County.)

There are 3 stages of development for XWARN weather nets. 

Level One - Watch is Issued
If the National Weather Service issues a Severe Thunderstorm or Tornado "WATCH" that involves Greene County, the repeater has a vocal identifier that says "Weather Watch".  This is to make users of the repeater aware that a watch has been issued. Net Control operators will occasionally announce the details through out the watch period 
Tune to the NWS radio channel at 162.475 to get the details, or check the repeater for "Messages".
There is no net operating at this time.  The repeater is available for normal use.

Level Two  -  Storm is Imminent
As severe weather approaches, a Net Control Station may begin a relaxed net. The courtesy tone is changed from the normal bubble tone to a Morse code letter "X". At this time, the net control may ask for check-ins from radio operators in Greene County to determine who is available and in what parts of the county. The repeater may be available for normal usage, but check with the Net Control Station, first. 

Level Three  -  Warning
Severe Weather has, or is about to enter Greene County. A WARNING has likely been issued by the NWS.  The repeater is now placed under a directed net. The courtesy tone is changed to a Morse code letter "W". The Net Control Station will read the warning information.
All stations should LISTEN and NOT TRANSMIT unless they have EMERGENCY or PRIORITY Traffic, or SPECIFIC INFORMATION as requested by the Net Control Station.

The type of information we are looking for is listed below. 

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE -
DO NOT REPORT INFORMATION THAT YOU HEAR FROM POLICE / FIRE SCANNERS, OR RADIO /TV / CABLE STATIONS. 
These agencies report their information directly to the NWS, and repeating it on an 
Amateur Radio Weather Net can cause misinformation and confusion for the NWS, 
and may cause false or delayed alerts.

Stay Cool!
In the event that an area is hit with damage, XWARN will continue the weather net on the 147.165 repeater until the "all clear" is given by NWS. More weather may be coming our way. Other counties and the NWS still depend on our reports (i.e. Clark, Fayette).
 

ARES NET HANDOFF
In the event of severe weather impacting the area and causing widespread damage, Once the current weather situation is over, the XWARN Weather Net will stand down, and control of the frequency will be handed off to Greene County ARES. and the XWARN Greene County Weather Net will be on STANDBY in case more severe weather develops.  The Greene County ARES Emergency Frequency Plan and Emergency Operations Plan will be implemented. Tactical, Resource, and Command nets will be established on various repeaters / frequencies based upon the areas that have suffered damage. Use the chart below for additional repeater information.

Greene County Repeaters / Simplex Frequencies 

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