Shelby County Amateur Radio Club

Shelby County Amateur Radio Club Main repeater is 146.98 MHz (- offset, PL 88.5),
Backup is at 147.32 (+ offset, PL 88.5)

A calm tone helps more than you might think. Even when signals are weak, a steady voice makes communication easier for e...
02/18/2026

A calm tone helps more than you might think. Even when signals are weak, a steady voice makes communication easier for everyone listening.

Do you notice tone making a difference during weak-signal contacts?

Every contact is a small adventure. Different voices, places, and stories, all meeting through radio waves. What’s the m...
02/14/2026

Every contact is a small adventure. Different voices, places, and stories, all meeting through radio waves.

What’s the most interesting contact you’ve made recently?

Learning ham radio used to mean manuals spread across the table and long conversations late into the night. The knowledg...
02/13/2026

Learning ham radio used to mean manuals spread across the table and long conversations late into the night. The knowledge was shared hand to hand.

Do you still keep a paper manual or notebook handy?

Repeating key information isn’t redundant. It’s helpful. Call signs, locations, and signal reports often benefit from a ...
02/10/2026

Repeating key information isn’t redundant. It’s helpful. Call signs, locations, and signal reports often benefit from a second clear pass.

What info do you usually repeat for clarity?

Ham radio isn’t just about equipment. It’s about people helping people learn, explore, and grow together. Who helped you...
02/08/2026

Ham radio isn’t just about equipment. It’s about people helping people learn, explore, and grow together.

Who helped you learn the ropes when you were starting out?

Field operations have always brought hams together. Antennas in trees, radios on folding tables, and teamwork making it ...
02/07/2026

Field operations have always brought hams together. Antennas in trees, radios on folding tables, and teamwork making it all work.

Have you ever set up a station outdoors with friends?

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663 Stuart Lane
Pelham, AL
35124

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