Standby Level I Mode (Activated when there are severe weather watches for Alexander and/or
surrounding counties)
 
 

[Script] This is (your callsign) activated the Alexander County ARES/RACES SKYWARN net in
the standby mode. The National Weather Service has indicated the possibility of severe weather in
this area. The SKYWARN net is in a level one standby mode at this time and the repeater is free for
normal use; however, a SKYWARN net control operator will be standing by for any severe weather
reports. We do ask that all stations keep their transmissions short and leave longer breaks between
transmissions for SKYWARN traffic.
 
 

The current conditions are: (Make the current conditions and desired report announcements).
 
 

The current watches and warnings issued by the National Weather Service are: (Read warnings, then
read watches if available).
 
 

The National Weather Service is looking for reports of severe weather. This includes Hail, dime sized
or larger. Winds which cause damage. Flooding where none regularly occurs. Rotating funnel clouds
or tornadoes. Stations are asked to report any of these conditions to the SKYWARN net control.
 
 

The next scheduled announcement will be in 30 minutes.
 
 

Active Level II Mode (Activated when there are severe weather warnings issued for Alexander
and/or surrounding counties).
 
 

[Script] This is (your callsign) Net Control for the Alexander County ARES/RACES SKYWARN
net. The net is currently in LEVEL TWO ACTIVE MODE. This is a directed net and all traffic
should be directed to the Net Control Station.
 
 

[Establish liaison station with the 145.35 Charlotte Area Skywarn Net if it is active]
 
 

Is there a station on frequency that can establish contact with the Charlotte Area Skywarn Net on
145.35 and act as liaison with that net?
 
 

Is there any station on frequency with severe weather to report? [Acknowledge].
 
 

The current conditions are: [Make the Current Conditions and Desired Reports/announcements]
 
 

The current watches and warnings issued by the National Weather Service are: [Read warning, then
read watches].
 
 
 
 

The National Weather Service is looking for reports of severe weather. This includes: Hail, dime
sized or larger. Winds which cause damage. Flooding where none regularly occurs. Rotating funnel
clouds or tornadoes. Stations are asked to report any of these conditions to the SKYWARN Net
Control Station.
 
 

The next scheduled announcement will be in 15 minutes.
 
 

Level III Emergency Mode [Activated when se vere weather is reported in the county]
 
 

This is (your callsign) Alexander County ARES/RACES Skywarn Net Control. The net is in a level
III Emergency mode and the repeater is available only for severe weather reports and other
life-threatening information. Stations with other traffic, please stand by.
 
 

[Make this announcement only as necessary to control the frequency. Accept reports of se vere
weather and make sure the liaison station forwards to the Charlotte Area Skywarn Net on 145.35/R.
If the Charlotte Area Net is unavailable establish a direct phone connection to the National Weather
Service in Greenville/Spartenburg 1-864-848-9970]

                                                  John Dollar N4NNX
                                                  Net Mgr.
                                                  [email protected]