STORM TRACK: March 31, 1980 (Volume 3 Issue 3)

During part of this spring's chase, it is likely that I will be accompanied by a reporter for a large midwestern newspaper. In addition to myself, he may ask about other chasers. I would like to refer him to others in the chasing community -by name- who might be receptive to public inquiries about chasing, selling of slide duplicates, and/or general information about tornadoes. If you are inclined to share a little publicity with me -provided that the reporter's story is so written to include such information- please let me know. Otherwise, I will respect your privacy.Dave Hoadley

As I did last year, I'll again be broadcasting on my CB in the vicinity of severe thunderstorms (possibly at other times) on the quarter hour -each half hour- over channels 6, 16, 26 or 36 (in that order). A "6" sequence was chosen because of the similarity of this number to the tornado "signature" of a radar hook echo. Although my official call sign is KBMI 9180, I will use the "handle" of "Storm Track" and broadcast "Storm Track Receiving." If Channel 6 is busy or becomes so, I will move to the next channels respectively- transmitting and receiving. The quarter hour times were chosen (15 minutes before and after the hour), since the hour and half hour times are better reserved for monitoring latest local radio news bulletins. If you pick me up, we can exchange the latest weather information and, possibly, help each other to a better chase day. Good luck to you!!!- Dave Hoadley

This issue was delayed due to a late family decision to go to Florida. However, delay of the May 31 issue of ST may be anticipated, as I expect to be chasing during the last week of May and first week or two of June. Barring one or more memorable storm intercepts which may pre-empt most, of the May issue, that Feature will include an article on a "Search for the First Tornado Photograph" by John T. Snow, who has done some research in this area.