Who we are and what we do………
The Central Ohio Severe Weather Network (COSWN) is an organization of Amateur Radio volunteers that serve the National Weather Service (NWS) and public safety agencies during weather emergencies. Trained amateur radio weather spotters take to the roads and literally become the "eyes and ears" of the National Weather Service.
As the central Ohio section net for the Wilmington office of the National Weather Service, we have communication responsibilities for Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Hocking, Licking, Madison, Pickaway, Ross and Union counties in Ohio. Spotter reports for these counties are forwarded to NWS forecasters.
Our communication radio nets are conducted on the 146.760 mHz.(W8RXX) repeater system when severe weather threatens or is present in our area. A regular training net is held each Tuesday evening at 7:30 PM April through September and on the third Tuesday of each month during the remainder of the year. The 146.760 mHz. repeater system is made available to COSWN by the Central Ohio Radio Club (CORC)
http://www.qsl.net/corc as a public service.It is not necessary to be a member of COSWN to help out during severe weather or participate in our Tuesday evening nets. All amateur radio operators are encouraged to participate. If you would like to support COSWN and become an official member please e-mail us at
n8wx@severe-weather.org or write to Central Ohio Severe Weather Net, 4600 Bridgeway Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43219. If you wish to become really involved read on.
COSWN Net Control Operators Needed
We are always looking for dedicated men and women interested in helping the community by becoming Central Ohio Severe Weather Network net control operators. All you need is your amateur radio license and a desire to help others during severe weather.
If you would like to visit our office and see what we do, just send email to
n8wx@severe-weather.org and provide us with contact information. We’ll tell you when our next Readiness Check is scheduled and how to get there. We’ll give you a tour and you can see what goes on "behind the scenes".