During severe weather, especially tornadoes, internet connection is rarely available. These antennas allow for connection to your local NWS Transmitter to stay updated on the weather.
- These antennas have been designed and built to work best on National Weather Radio transmission frequencies.
- Plug into the antenna socket at the back of Weather Radio in areas of poor reception.
- Hang the top of the antenna with the plastic loop from the ceiling or on a wall.
- Avoid hanging on metal surfaces if possible for best performance.
- Use a cable with RCA connectors to extend the placement of the antenna.
IF you are looking for a more permanent installation, I would recommend using this design instead: https://www.weather.gov/cae/antenna.html
See BuildDirections.md file.
Contributions are welcome and very appreciated.
- For QOL changes not relating to change in design, include your summary and if applicable, links in your pull request.
- Include [QOL] as the first words in the PR
- Examples of these PRs include: where to buy materials/tools and readMe changes.
- For design changes PRs, please follow the DC template.
- Include [DC] as the first words in the PR
- The goal of this design is to be as small, lightweight, and cost-effective as possible. If your design does not fit any of these goals, feel free to make your own repo.
The primary frequency for the Norman area is 162.4Mhz, WXK85 Station. The counties listed below will receive Alert Tones.
KJY94 Station transmitting from Chickasha is on 162.45Mhz, and the Alerting Area covers Caddo, Canadian, Cleveland, Comanche, Garvin, Grady, McClain, Stephens Counties.
| County | SAME Code | NWR Transmitter | Call Sign | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 040027 | OKC | WXK85 | 162.400 |
| Canadian | 040017 | OKC | WXK85 | 162.400 |
| Grady | 040051 | OKC | WXK85 | 162.400 |
| Kingfisher | 040073 | OKC | WXK85 | 162.400 |
| Lincoln | 040081 | OKC | WXK85 | 162.400 |
| Logan | 040083 | OKC | WXK85 | 162.400 |
| McClain | 040087 | OKC | WXK85 | 162.400 |
| Oklahoma | 040109 | OKC | WXK85 | 162.400 |
| Payne | 040119 | OKC | WXK85 | 162.400 |
| Pottawatomie | 040125 | OKC | WXK85 | 162.400 |
Remember,
Watch - Conditions are favourable or expected, but not occurring or imminent - Be Prepared.
Warning - Conditions are occurring or imminent - Take Action
This project was made possible with the generous support of the members of the South Canadian Amateur Radio Society and permission from the City of Norman Emergency Management.