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I encourage all ham operators to register and train with local ARES groups. I also volunteer with Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief and Salvation Army Team Emergency Radio Network (SATERN).

 

 

Digital Modes

I also enjoy working digital modes. Use the link on the left side of the page to get the slide deck for my digital modes presentation in PDF format. Check out the link for my winlink 2000 presentation also on the menu on the left in PowerPoint format. I use WSPR mode on 10 meters. .

 

Field Day

Field Day (summer) is June 28 and 29, 2025. We need several more operators. Thanks to those who came out and operated over the years. Winter Field Day 2025: WFD Results. We made many contacts working with Sylvan Springs club in 2025. Click the link on the left for more information.

 

Contesting and Public Service

I also enjoy contesting throughout the year. I like to use FT-8 mostly on 6 meters. I am now working satellites and the Space Station. I also use RTTY, CW, FT-8, SSTV and WSPR. I worked with BARC for Summer Field Day 2024. We had our operation in Sylvan Springs. I operated the digital station and the VHF/UHF station.

 

Field Day

Field Day (Winter and Summer) are my favorite contesting and operating events during the year. Contact a club group in your local area and sign up for operating a station. Field Day. Hams in the Birmingham area are encouraged to attend ARRL Field Day in 2025!

 

QSL Information

I respond to all QSL requests. I use Logbook of The World, eQSL and paper QSL's with no SASE needed.

 

Central Alabama Simplex Net

The Central Alabama Simplex Net takes place every Sunday night at 8:00 PM local time on the frequency 146.580 Mhz FM. Give us a holler!

 

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