CCRM

The Cloud Cowboy Reference Manual

October, 2023 Edition

The first “Cloud Cowboy Reference Manual” was created in 1990 to give new members of Garland RACES basic storm spotting information. The cover was a hand-scrawled picture of a cowboy with a handie-talkie in his hand calmly reporting “... no rain, no wind in Mapsco ...” as a tornado approached from behind. It was six sheets of 8 1/2 by 11 paper copied on both sides with “the basics.” 

As always, the contents of this manual are meant for you to build upon. Please add whatever will make it work best for you and pass along any ideas, changes, or suggestions to nt5tm@dallasraces.org.  

If you find this reference manual useful, please thank the contributing Amateur Radio Operators, Dallas County RACES Radio Officers, and organizations credited throughout. Finally, thanks especially to all SKYWARN spotters for braving the storms for the protection your families, friends, neighbors, and communities.

Enjoy, and be safe!

Tony Mendina
NT5TM

Previous versions of the CCRM:

2020 Cloud Cowboy Reference Manual (PDF)

2019 Cloud Cowboy Reference Manual (PDF)

2018 Cloud Cowboy Reference Manual (PDF)

2017 Cloud Cowboy Reference Manual (PDF)

2016 Cloud Cowboy Reference Manual (PDF)

2015 Cloud Cowboy Reference Manual (PDF)

2014 Cloud Cowboy Reference Manual (PDF)

2013 Cloud Cowboy Reference Manual (PDF)

2012 Cloud Cowboy Reference Manual (PDF)

2010 Cloud Cowboy Reference Manual (PDF)

2009 Cloud Cowboy Reference Manual (PDF)         

2008 Cloud Cowboy Reference Manual (PDF)

2007 Cloud Cowboy Reference Manual (PDF)

2006 Cloud Cowboy Reference Manual (PDF)

2005 Cloud Cowboy Reference Manual (PDF)