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EAST ALABAMA AMATEUR RADIO CLUB

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Welcome to our Club Website.  We're happy that you are here!

EAST ALABAMA AMATEUR RADIO CLUB

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Welcome to our Club Website.  We're happy that you are here!

IMPORTANT - SEVERE WEATHER NETS

   

 Please be prepared to participate in severe weather nets when adverse weather conditions arise in Lee County.  Severe weather nets take place on the Salem Hill 2 Meter repeater (147.150 MHz, Offset +0.6 MHz, and Input Tone 123.0 Hz).  These take place at all times of the day and night when conditions indicate incoming bad weather. Net Control is Mike Watkins - WX4AL. When participating, be prepared to power your station with off-grid sources if necessary.  Be prepared in your reports to WX4AL to comment on weather conditions (temperature, wind speed, precipitation) in your specific location, report any observed weather phenomena such as tornadoes, hail, sleet, etc., report on any damage to property or infrastructure that you are aware of including downed trees or power lines, describe any flooding or road conditions that may affect travel, request any resources that are needed, and otherwise comment on observations or circumstances that are appropiate considering the weather.  Below is a log from a recent event.

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RECENT EVENT:  Weather Net due to severe storms moving through Alabama and Lee 

County on 5/7/2026.

Log


Net Control:  WX4AL  (Auburn)

WB4BYQ  (Opelika)

KG4UXD (Opelika)

KX4BY  (Auburn)

N0OZZ (Opelika)

K4BOA (Lanett)

KK4SDS (Opelika)

WX4JIM (Russell County)

How Parks on the Air Changed Ham Radio

   

"Ten years ago, Parks on the Air was little more than an idea shared among a handful of operators disappointed to see the ARRL’s wildly successful National Parks on the Air (NPOTA) event come to an end. Today, it has become one of the largest grassroots movements in amateur radio, with nearly 50 million QSOs logged, more than 85,000 registered parks, and operators active across 236 entities." 

LINK TO ARTICLE

K Thomas W1DED for Q5 Magazine, May 10, 2026

POTA FEST 2026 - A GREAT SUCCESS!!

  The POTA FEST 2026 special event at Chewacla State Park (US-1038), initiated by Adam – WV4F and Bobby – N0Ozz and supported by several of our members, was a terrific success. Open the link below to see a very informative article with map and data reflecting the actual outcome of the event. We think POTA FEST should become an annual event. Let’s discuss this Thursday evening!

POTA FEST 2026 ARTICLE

FOR SALE ITEMS

Some items have recently been added to the FOR SALE page.  Take a look.

FOR SALE PAGE

FOCUS ON SIMPLEX NETWORK CONTACT TOOL

We would like to draw attention to the new Network Contact Data Collection and Analysis Tool that was developed by Adam - WV4F recently.  Developing good simplex networking capability is important in preparing for a possible emergency communication system in the event of loss of other means of communications.  Simplex communications among amateur radio operators can make the exchange of important messages possible when other systems fail.  Please click below to get an advance look at this tool.  We would like to recognize the contributions of Col. Bill Hecker - KC0ET in initiating this system of simplex contacts.  Thanks Bill!

SIMPLEX NETWORK TOOL

step back into THE history of eaarc!

1994 EAARC Roster

Courtesy of Dayne Aldridge - K8CHY, we have been provided with a copy of the 1994 East Alabama Amateur Radio Club's membership roster.  Step back 32 years into history by taking a look at it.  Just click on the image to the left or by clicking this link.  You may find it interesting!  Enjoy!!

Thanks Dayne.




UPCOMING DATES AND EVENTS


Check back here often to stay aware of upcoming meetings, events, or other important dates related to The Club or ham radio activities.

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Events

Tech Talk

Monthly topics from the technical side of  things

December 2025: Refresher on Ohm's Law and related material
January 2026: Installing Crimp Connectors on COAX Cable

February 2026: Decoding Resistor Codes/Markings    Code Chart

March 2026: The Basics of Electrical Resistance

April 2026:  Antenna Theory

May 2026: RF Circuit Design - Getting Started


CLICK HERE FOR TECH TOPICS FROM THE PAST




REMEMBER OUR EMCOMM SIMPLEX FREQUENCY!


Please be aware of and remember our area's EMCOMM simplex frequency 146.420 MHz.  Program it into your radios. Also remember it is important to turn your squelch completely off when receiving simplex signals.

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Better yet, come and get to know us at a meeting soon!

We love ham radio enthusiasts, so feel free to visit our next meeting to get to know us better. You don't need to be a member to come. You don't need to be licensed to come to a meeting.  Even if you are just curious about ham radio, come by!  The meetings are relaxed, informative, and fun.

EAARC Meeting Location

1819 Pepperell Parkway, Suite 202 Opelika, Alabama 36803

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E AST ALABAMA AMATEUR RADIO CLUB MEMBERSHIP

Come and visit a meeting anytime.  And we would love to have you join!  See the Membership Application Form (Link Below).  Dues are $24 per year plus add spouse or minor children too for $1 each per year.  You can bring the dues payment (payable to East Alabama ARC) to a Club Meeting or you can mail the dues to EAARC 4901 Stonewall Road Opelika, AL 36801

Helpful Documents

Local Ham OperatorsMembership Application FormARES Net Checkin History

Our Friends

We are friends with many other amateur radio clubs and organizations 

including the following local organizations:


W4HOD The Heart of Dixie Amateur Radio Society  W4HOD.ORG

W4CVY The Columbus Amateur Radio Club W4CVY.ORG

AB4KE The LaGrange Amateur Radio Club LAGRANGERADIOCLUB.ORG

K4YWE The Lake Martin Amateur Radio Club FACEBOOK.COM/K4YWE

W4AP The Montgomery Amateur Radio Club W4AP.ORG

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