If there are any special adapter cables, they should also be provided by the customer. Installation should also be provided by the customer and should include any configuration that is specific to the equipment provided. Since no other routing is necessary, we will not automatically provide routing information and will not accept routing information on these lines. All routing should be performed by means of Static Routes. Details on accessing the file server are available on this server.
Direct subscribers are responsible for the communications cost of their direct connection.
As an alternative, external users may choose to have their needs satisfied by contracting with one of the weather information service companies that are already connected to the Family of Services. A list of the Current Subscribers to the Family of Services is available. FOS costs are reviewed annually and fees are adjusted accordingly. Annual maintenance charges are due to the NWS each year by October 1, and cover a one-year period from October 1 through September 30 of the following year. Subscribers are notified annually of the fees due for the coming year.