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).
Steve Abney, Archie video 1 Tapachula mission trip
Steve Abney, Archie video 2 Cacahoatan orphanage
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 FreeDV for digital voice over HF radio. Find the link at: FreeDV.
Field Day
Field Day (summer) is June 23 and 24, 2024. We need several more operators. Thanks to those who came out and operated last year. Winter Field Day 2023: WFD Results. We made many contacts working with Shelby County at Peavine Falls. 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 2023. We had our operation in Sylvan Springs. I operated the digital station and the VHF/UHF station. Also check out the DMR console.
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 2024!
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!
Other links: Bham radar loop B'ham Forecast Earthquakes GMT Peter's Laws Amabama DMR
