Ogden Dunes Amateur Radio Club

03/16/2026

Indiana District 1 Skywarn is looking for Storm Spotter - Hams, GMRS too, from northwest Indiana.

You can find a copy of your certification in the transcripts section of your MetEd portal or from an NWS spotter training course. Below are two examples of certificates:

03/15/2026

"Beyond the Warning: A Look at Weather Forecasting and Preparedness" (In Person):
This free, brand new, and open-to-the-public 2-hour in-person seminar will take place 6:30 to 8:30 PM this Thursday evening, March 19, 2026 in the Anderson Library and Conference Center, Indiana University Northwest, 130 W 35th Ave, Gary IN, 46408.

During the seminar, NWS meteorologists will talk about how thunderstorms develop, how to prepare for severe weather, and how to interpret radar data. Participants will also walk through a forecast scenario, going through a behind-the-scenes look at how NWS meteorologists craft a forecast. The content of the seminars is suitable for anyone age 12 and above.

Pre-register at:
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/beyond-the-warning-tickets-1982300911388?aff=oddtdtcreator

03/14/2026

Follow the Indiana District 1 Skywarn page.

https://www.facebook.com/IND1Skywarn

Indiana District 1 Skywarn [WX9NWI] assists the US National Weather Service (NWS) during times of severe weather and emergency situations in the Northwestern Indiana counties of Lake, Porter, La Porte, Jasper, Newton, and expanded coverage to Benton Co.

03/10/2026

03/09/2026

On Monday, March 9, staff intend to burn 419 acres of the Tolleston West Prescribed Fire. If time allows, the 63 acre Woodlake Dunes Prescribed Fire may also be conducted.

The full press release can be found here: https://www.nps.gov/indu/learn/news/spring-prescribed-fires-2026.htm

02/10/2026

ARRL Has Joined America250 as a Supporting Partner for the Nation’s 250th Anniversary!

As a Supporting Partner, ARRL will contribute to America250’s mission by highlighting the historic and ongoing role of amateur radio in connecting people, supporting public service, and strengthening civic engagement across the United States. Since its founding in 1914, ARRL and its members have played a vital role in technical innovation, emergency communications, and volunteer service in communities.

For more information, visit www.arrl.org/America250

02/08/2026

FREE online Technician license (and beyond) ham radio class via Zoom.
Saturday & Sunday, March 21-22, 2026
• Sat-03/21 11am-6pm CDT
• Sun-03/22 11am-3pm CDT

Yes, it's really free, and yes, it's serious education for those who want to develop a good grasp of not just the exam question pool but the theory that makes it all work.

Please EMAIL Scott N7JI to register or with any questions at [email protected].

Scott N7JI
[email protected]

02/08/2026

01/25/2026

The Ogden Dunes Amateur Radio Club just completed a thirty (30) hour Winter Field Day Emergency Communications (EmComm) exercise in cooperation with the Porter County Amateur Radio Club and the Ogden Dunes Fire Department. With goals of testing auxiliary communications, communications redundancy and resilience.
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