The KB9QKR System is directly afflilated with SKYWARN efforts in the Metro East St. Louis area, including but not limited to WASHINGTON, CLINTON, MONROE, and RANDOLPH Illinois Counties.  When a watch or warning is issued for one of the counties the SKYWARN net will be activated.  Net control will be Wende KB9JYA.  The main frequency for the net will be 145.110, AA9RT repeater in Shiloh Illinois.  The KB9QKR System will be a direct backup for the 145.110 but staions can check in on any of the 3 repeaters. 

Skywarn Net info:

Net Control OPs:
    Main Net Control: Wende KB9JYA
    Backup Net Control: Dave N9XTR

Main Frequency:
    145.110 127.3  Shiloh IL  

Backup/Alternative
    442.675 127.3  St. Louis IL
    444.875 127.3  Mascoutah IL

Contact Net Control Via Email:
wendeanddave@charter.net

Register your spotter number and location with Net Control

Remember to register with Espotter!!  www.crh.noaa.gov/espoter, Have your Spotter Number ready.