#weatherradio — Public Fediverse posts

From Ham Radio 24-7 (fb page)

🇨🇦📡 WHEN GOVERNMENTS PULL THE PLUG — HAM RADIO PICKS UP THE MIC.
On March 16th, 2026, Canada permanently shut down Weatheradio Canada. 186 transmitter sites. 50 years of service. Gone overnight. Their replacement? A smartphone app.
But here’s the hard truth that no government app can fix.
When a tornado touches down in rural Manitoba — cell towers fail. When floodwaters sweep through Saskatchewan — power grids collapse. When wildfires cut off northern communities — the internet disappears. And in that exact moment of crisis, the WeatherCAN app becomes a useless black screen.
This is precisely where amateur radio operators step in.
Canadian hams are already organizing severe weather watching networks using IRLP — linking repeaters and stations across entire provinces to relay real-time storm information when every commercial system goes dark. No towers needed. No internet required. No subscription. No outage.
Just trained operators, reliable equipment, and an unwavering commitment to keeping communities informed and alive.
Radio Amateurs of Canada called this closure a serious public safety concern. We agree. Because history proves it every single time — hurricanes, floods, wildfires, earthquakes — ham radio operators are ALWAYS the last ones standing when infrastructure collapses.
When the grid fails — we don’t.
HamRadio 24-7 📡
#HamRadio #AmateurRadio #EMCOMM #WeatherRadio #HamRadio247 #Canada #PublicSafety #ARES #IRLP #WhenTheGridFails #EmergencyComms #GetLicensed #HamLife #RadioAmateur #StormSpotter

From Ham Radio 24-7 (fb page)

🇨🇦📡 WHEN GOVERNMENTS PULL THE PLUG — HAM RADIO PICKS UP THE MIC.
On March 16th, 2026, Canada permanently shut down Weatheradio Canada. 186 transmitter sites. 50 years of service. Gone overnight. Their replacement? A smartphone app.
But here’s the hard truth that no government app can fix.
When a tornado touches down in rural Manitoba — cell towers fail. When floodwaters sweep through Saskatchewan — power grids collapse. When wildfires cut off northern communities — the internet disappears. And in that exact moment of crisis, the WeatherCAN app becomes a useless black screen.
This is precisely where amateur radio operators step in.
Canadian hams are already organizing severe weather watching networks using IRLP — linking repeaters and stations across entire provinces to relay real-time storm information when every commercial system goes dark. No towers needed. No internet required. No subscription. No outage.
Just trained operators, reliable equipment, and an unwavering commitment to keeping communities informed and alive.
Radio Amateurs of Canada called this closure a serious public safety concern. We agree. Because history proves it every single time — hurricanes, floods, wildfires, earthquakes — ham radio operators are ALWAYS the last ones standing when infrastructure collapses.
When the grid fails — we don’t.
HamRadio 24-7 📡
#HamRadio #AmateurRadio #EMCOMM #WeatherRadio #HamRadio247 #Canada #PublicSafety #ARES #IRLP #WhenTheGridFails #EmergencyComms #GetLicensed #HamLife #RadioAmateur #StormSpotter

From Ham Radio 24-7 (fb page)

🇨🇦📡 WHEN GOVERNMENTS PULL THE PLUG — HAM RADIO PICKS UP THE MIC.
On March 16th, 2026, Canada permanently shut down Weatheradio Canada. 186 transmitter sites. 50 years of service. Gone overnight. Their replacement? A smartphone app.
But here’s the hard truth that no government app can fix.
When a tornado touches down in rural Manitoba — cell towers fail. When floodwaters sweep through Saskatchewan — power grids collapse. When wildfires cut off northern communities — the internet disappears. And in that exact moment of crisis, the WeatherCAN app becomes a useless black screen.
This is precisely where amateur radio operators step in.
Canadian hams are already organizing severe weather watching networks using IRLP — linking repeaters and stations across entire provinces to relay real-time storm information when every commercial system goes dark. No towers needed. No internet required. No subscription. No outage.
Just trained operators, reliable equipment, and an unwavering commitment to keeping communities informed and alive.
Radio Amateurs of Canada called this closure a serious public safety concern. We agree. Because history proves it every single time — hurricanes, floods, wildfires, earthquakes — ham radio operators are ALWAYS the last ones standing when infrastructure collapses.
When the grid fails — we don’t.
HamRadio 24-7 📡
#HamRadio #AmateurRadio #EMCOMM #WeatherRadio #HamRadio247 #Canada #PublicSafety #ARES #IRLP #WhenTheGridFails #EmergencyComms #GetLicensed #HamLife #RadioAmateur #StormSpotter

From Ham Radio 24-7 (fb page)

🇨🇦📡 WHEN GOVERNMENTS PULL THE PLUG — HAM RADIO PICKS UP THE MIC.
On March 16th, 2026, Canada permanently shut down Weatheradio Canada. 186 transmitter sites. 50 years of service. Gone overnight. Their replacement? A smartphone app.
But here’s the hard truth that no government app can fix.
When a tornado touches down in rural Manitoba — cell towers fail. When floodwaters sweep through Saskatchewan — power grids collapse. When wildfires cut off northern communities — the internet disappears. And in that exact moment of crisis, the WeatherCAN app becomes a useless black screen.
This is precisely where amateur radio operators step in.
Canadian hams are already organizing severe weather watching networks using IRLP — linking repeaters and stations across entire provinces to relay real-time storm information when every commercial system goes dark. No towers needed. No internet required. No subscription. No outage.
Just trained operators, reliable equipment, and an unwavering commitment to keeping communities informed and alive.
Radio Amateurs of Canada called this closure a serious public safety concern. We agree. Because history proves it every single time — hurricanes, floods, wildfires, earthquakes — ham radio operators are ALWAYS the last ones standing when infrastructure collapses.
When the grid fails — we don’t.
HamRadio 24-7 📡
#HamRadio #AmateurRadio #EMCOMM #WeatherRadio #HamRadio247 #Canada #PublicSafety #ARES #IRLP #WhenTheGridFails #EmergencyComms #GetLicensed #HamLife #RadioAmateur #StormSpotter

From Ham Radio 24-7 (fb page)

🇨🇦📡 WHEN GOVERNMENTS PULL THE PLUG — HAM RADIO PICKS UP THE MIC.
On March 16th, 2026, Canada permanently shut down Weatheradio Canada. 186 transmitter sites. 50 years of service. Gone overnight. Their replacement? A smartphone app.
But here’s the hard truth that no government app can fix.
When a tornado touches down in rural Manitoba — cell towers fail. When floodwaters sweep through Saskatchewan — power grids collapse. When wildfires cut off northern communities — the internet disappears. And in that exact moment of crisis, the WeatherCAN app becomes a useless black screen.
This is precisely where amateur radio operators step in.
Canadian hams are already organizing severe weather watching networks using IRLP — linking repeaters and stations across entire provinces to relay real-time storm information when every commercial system goes dark. No towers needed. No internet required. No subscription. No outage.
Just trained operators, reliable equipment, and an unwavering commitment to keeping communities informed and alive.
Radio Amateurs of Canada called this closure a serious public safety concern. We agree. Because history proves it every single time — hurricanes, floods, wildfires, earthquakes — ham radio operators are ALWAYS the last ones standing when infrastructure collapses.
When the grid fails — we don’t.
HamRadio 24-7 📡
#HamRadio #AmateurRadio #EMCOMM #WeatherRadio #HamRadio247 #Canada #PublicSafety #ARES #IRLP #WhenTheGridFails #EmergencyComms #GetLicensed #HamLife #RadioAmateur #StormSpotter

As Canada’s Weather Radio Shuts Down, U.S. Lawmakers Push to Modernize NOAA VHF Network

https://swling.com/blog/2026/03/as-canadas-weather-radio-shuts-down-u-s-lawmakers-push-to-modernize-noaa-vhf-network/

#NOAAWeatherRadio #RadioWorld #RichardCuff #WeatherRadio

Just sent an email to my local MP asking him to speak to the Minister about keeping #weatherradio on the air here in Canada. Current plan is to sunset the service in a couple weeks, which, in an area expected to be subject to a devastating earthquake (eventually) seems to be short-sighted. #hamradio #amateurradio #bcwx

Looks like on 2026-03-16 Weatheradio and Hello Weather services will be discontinued in Canada.

This currently provides, "Continuous broadcasts of weather information and instant updates when bad weather threatens."

https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/weatheradio.html

#Radio #Weather #wx #FediWX #Canada #HamRadio #AmateurRadio #hamr #WeatherRadio #HelloWeather #CAWX #WXCA

Surprisingly Capable: Mario Checks Out the Raddy RF750 Plus

https://swling.com/blog/2025/10/surprisingly-capable-mario-checks-out-the-raddy-rf750-plus/

#AMRadio #FMRadio #MarioFilippiN2HUN #RaddyRF750Plus #Radioddity #Reviews #WeatherRadio

Every morning, I turn on my weather radio for a short bit just to hear the friendly generated voice of the National Weather Service -- and to make sure it hasn't been defunded. Some people might not know it's there, but it serves a great purpose for those who do.

#atxwx #nws #weatherradio #wxk27

Every morning, I check my #NWS #WeatherRadio and my #NIST #AtomicClock signal, y'know, just to make sure they're still funded. 😨

#WXK27

Sweet baby jesus, as if we didn't have enough going on, the #WXK27 #NWS #WeatherRadio transmitter in #AustinTX is out of service. How'd I find out? When my #weather #radio beeped and flashed because it's been a whole week since it picked up any signal.

https://www.weather.gov/nwr/sites?site=WXK27

Yet another reason why you need a weather radio

https://swling.com/blog/2024/02/yet-another-reason-why-you-need-a-weather-radio/

#JockElliottKB2GOM #NOAA #NOAAWeatherRadio #WeatherRadio

(Continued…) I know this is my soapbox issue. But emergency #radios are inexpensive and if you ever find yourself needing one - you’ll be glad to have it. I’ll post some good hand-crank / solar options in the comments below. #ShortwaveRadio #EmergencyRadio #WeatherRadio

(Continued…) I know this is my soapbox issue. But emergency #radios are inexpensive and if you ever find yourself needing one - you’ll be glad to have it. I’ll post some good hand-crank / solar options in the comments below. #ShortwaveRadio #EmergencyRadio #WeatherRadio

(Continued…) I know this is my soapbox issue. But emergency #radios are inexpensive and if you ever find yourself needing one - you’ll be glad to have it. I’ll post some good hand-crank / solar options in the comments below. #ShortwaveRadio #EmergencyRadio #WeatherRadio

(Continued…) I know this is my soapbox issue. But emergency #radios are inexpensive and if you ever find yourself needing one - you’ll be glad to have it. I’ll post some good hand-crank / solar options in the comments below. #ShortwaveRadio #EmergencyRadio #WeatherRadio

Instead of this month being April, it feels more like #groundhogday in February with repeated #severeweather possibilities. Have your #weatherradio handy, be #westheraware #weatheralert & consider becoming a #skywarnspotter #nws #amateurradio #hamradio