WAARS serves the Amateur Radio community in Tuscaloosa, Alabama with the 147.30 MHz Repeater, with a PL of 131.8 Other WAARS related repeaters include 146.925(WS4I) and 443.300 (K4ELX) Tuesday night Alabama Emergency Net “U” is held on 147.925- (pl 131.8)
SKYWARN Training from NWS The National Weather Service is offering several different sessions of their online SKYWARN training (Severe Weather Spotter classes) this spring. See the Birmingham NWS office’s SKYWARN page for more information.
In-Person BASIC Storm Spotter Class – Thursday, March 7 from 6 pm to 8 pm – Northport Police Department – 3721 26th Avenue – Northport, AL 35475
Alabama Emergency Net Uniform – 7:00 PM – 146.925, – offset, 131.8 Hz tone
The Tuscaloosa County VE Group (not affiliated with WAARS ) is currently scheduling test sessions on an “as needed” basis. If you are interested in testing, whether to obtain a new license or to upgrade your existing license, contact Allan or Bridget Thompson via email ks4yt@yahoo.com or telephone at 205-919-7505
Field Day 2024 is June 29 – 30 !