Vacation Road trip

[KD0DWV]

I will be driving from MN to Florida for vacation in July. Is there and DMR Talkgroup or D-Star reflection dedicated to skywarn spotters or weather in general that i can monitor on the road via my radios and Hotspot. I will have my computer and programming cables with if I need to program local repeaters.

 

[w2xq]

For DMR look at the BrandMeister Talkgroup List - pistar.uk to find what talkgroups may be of interest. HTH.

 

[imonitorit]

For skywarn I would use this website ( Link NWS SKYWARN™ Programs in Your State) to find frequencies for the areas your driving thru.

When you get near Florida in addition to skywarn also monitor SARNET (System Maps) since the folks on there will share some information in an informal way).

I heard Brandmeister talkgroup 3199 is a "Hurricane Observation Network".

A lot of stuff in Florida pertaining to law enforcement is digital and encrypted. I would keep an ear on the 800 MHz ICall/ITac frequencies and 155.370 which is still in use.

 

[bearcatrp]

Use your 436 in weather mode and scan when you get out of range of one.

 

[KD0DWV]

Thank you everyone for the info/suggestions

 

[KB2GOM]

Thank you everyone for the info/suggestions

When you get there, Florida has an interesting 440 repeater network -- SARnet

 

[KD0DWV]

When you get there, Florida has an interesting 440 repeater network -- SARnet

Oh ok. Guess I didnt realize that system could be used for everyday Amateur use. Thought it was only to be used for emergency/Emcomm use