The annual WX4NHC On-the-Air Station Test from the National Hurricane   
   Center (NHC) in Miami will take place Saturday, June 1, 1300-2100 UTC   
   (9 AM-5 PM EDT). "The purpose of this annual station test is to test all   
   of our radio equipment, computers and antennas using as many modes and   
   frequencies as possible in preparation for this year's hurricane season,"   
   said WX4NHC Assistant Amateur Radio Volunteer Coordinator Julio Ripoll,   
   WD4R. "This is not a contest or simulated hurricane exercise."   
      
   WX4NHC will be on the air on HF, VHF and UHF, as well as 2 and 30 meter   
   APRS. Suggested SSB frequencies are 3.950, 7.268, 14.325, 21.325 and   
   28.425 MHz, +/-QRM. WX4NHC also will be on the VoIP Hurricane Net from   
   1700-1900 UTC (12 Noon to 2pm EDT)(IRLP node 9219/EchoLink WX-TALK   
   conference node 7203) and on VHF/UHF repeaters in Southern Florida.   
      
   Stations looking to participate in the annual station test may be able to   
   find WX4NHC on HF by using one of the DX spotting networks, such as DX   
   Summit.   
      
   Stations working WX4NHC exchange call sign, signal report, location and   
   name, plus a brief weather report, such as "sunny," "rainy" or "cloudy."   
      
   Non-hams may submit their actual weather using the Online Weather Report   
   Form. QSL cards will be available via WD4R and must include a   
   self-addressed, stamped envelope.   
      
   Do not send cards to the NHC. Due to security measures, no visitors will   
   be allowed at the NHC during the test.   
      
      
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