EAST ALABAMA AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
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March 31, 2025 Storm Spotting Update
Storm Spotters were activated on March 31, 2025 due to impending stormy weather which passed across the State. Storm Spotters, ham radio operators, and others participated in a net led by Mike Watkins - WX4AL. Others participating were KQ4KIC, WB4BYQ, K4HUH, and KX4YZ. Thanks to all others who participated that I may have missed in this list. See attached some images from this storm. IMAGES
The Story of AMSAT-OSCAR 7: The Ham Satellite That Refused To Die
The AMSAT-OSCAR 7 (AO-7) amateur radio satellite was launched in 1974. At that time, it was only expected to work for about five years. But it continued until 1981 when a battery failure caused it to be written off as dead. But that in not the end of the story!
Simplex Network Update
At our meeting recently, efforts to continue development of our simplex net capabilities was further discussed. This effort is being well led by Mr. Bill Hecker - KC0ET.
Please note that we have put a dedicated page on our website devoted to this program. As with all dedicated pages, the Simplex Network page can be accessed by clicking on the MORE button or the menu button ☰ at the top of the pages or by using navigation links at the bottom of pages.
How Would You Like To Build a 6 Meter Antenna from Copper Pipe?
Here's a project for you. If you like 6 Meters, or if you are just interested in "The Magic Band", consider this classic homebuild. Thanks to Glynn E. ”Buck" Rogers, Sr. - K4ABT (SK), we have here complete detailed instructions on how to put together a snazzy 6 Meter J-Pole from copper pipe.
Click here for a copy of Mr. Rogers original diagram and instructions! 6 METER J-POLE
Tech Talk
Monthly topics from the technical side of life:
December, 2024: Single Side Band
January, 2025: Antenna Resonance and Bandwidth
February, 2025: Near-Vertical Incident Skywave, or “NVIS” Antennas
March, 2025: Understanding Standing Wave Ratio (SWR)
April, 2025: The Art of Soldering
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