wxman007
(Meteorologist)
Wed May 19 2004 04:13 AM
Re: More on the PC Hurricane Hunter visit...

I did a number of lives for my first TV station in Mississippi and for ABC network from Hurricane Danny in 97 near Mobile...actually had to duck and cover during a live shot for a feederband tornado that was approaching my location...it lifted before it got to me, but it was an interesting few minutes to be sure....especially for those who were watching and saw me yank my earpiece out and head for cover!

Now a days, if there is one headed for me, I'd likely not even get out in it...my place would be at the weather desk. I got out in the waning moments of TS Barry in '01, but didn't go on the air.

BTW, I strongly encourage anyone who is remotely interested to check out amateur radio...it is a great hobby with a strong public service side. It is easier now to become a ham than ever before...you don't even have to learn morse code!



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