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Upcoming Events

Special Event Station W4A at Lake Lurleen State Park

TARC will be operating as W4A at Lake Lurleen State Park in Pavilion #3 This Saturday (3/23/2024) from 9AM until Sunday morning. Pavilion #3 is here. The park closes at sundown, so if you arrive after that, we'll be monitoring the 146.925 (131.8 tone) repeater - give us a call and we'll come let you in the gate. Don't ask us for the gate code - we're not going to compromise the park's security for the sake of convenience.
Bring whatever food and/or beverages you'd like for the duration of your stay, but most importantly, come out and get on the air with us. If you've got a radio or antenna or both that you've been wanting to test, bring it out and we'll give it a shot.

April 2024 Meeting

TARC's April 2024 meeting will be at 7 PM at DCH Northport in the Faucett Room on Monday, April 8th.

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.

Area Events Needing Additional Radio Support (All BHM area)

Lion's Club 5K and 8K on April 6th, 2024

The Lion's Club needs ten stations from 0730 until 1000 on 4/6/2024.
Contact calhounradiovolunteers at gmail.com if you are available and wish to assist.

Camp Lee 5K on April 13th, 2024

The Camp Lee 5K needs ten stations from 0730 until 1000 on 4/13/2024.
Contact calhounradiovolunteers at gmail.com if you are available and wish to assist.

Yellow Hammer Pioneer Trail Ride on April 19th and 20th, 2024

The Yellow Hammer Pioneer Trail Ride needs thirty to forty operators for a multi-day event. Operators would arrive on Thursday (4/18/2024) night, camp at Coleman Lake Campgrounds, and leave on Sunday (4/21/2024).
Contact trandle at mindspring.com if you are available and wish to assist.

Make A Wish Hike 4/20/2024

The Make A Wish Foundation needs twenty operators from 0430 until 1900 on 4/20/2024.
Operators are cleared to secure as the last hiker arrives at each station, so there are practically two shifts of operators, with the last station typically secured about 1900.
NCS and COML typically arrive on Friday (4/19/2024) morning at Turnipseed National Campground (primitive camping), and others are welcome to arrive early as well.
Contact kk4udu at arrl.org if you are available and wish to assist.

Make A Wish Hike 5/4/2024

The Make A Wish Foundation needs twenty operators from 0430 until 1900 on 5/4/2024.
Operators are cleared to secure as the last hiker arrives at each station, so there are practically two shifts of operators, with the last station typically secured about 1900.
NCS and COML typically arrive on Friday (5/3/2024) morning at Turnipseed National Campground (primitive camping), and others are welcome to arrive early as well.
Contact kk4udu at arrl.org if you are available and wish to assist.

Cheaha Challenge on 5/18/2024

The Cheaha Challenge needs twenty operators from 0700 until 1030 on 5/18/2024.
Contact calhounradiovolunteers at gmail.com if you are available and wish to assist.

Cheaha Challenge on 5/19/2024

The Cheaha Challenge needs sixty operators from 0700 until 1900 on 5/19/2024.
Operators will be cleared as the last rider passes their positions (as early as 1500).
Contact calhounradiovolunteers at gmail.com if you are available and wish to assist.

Woodstock 5K on August 3rd, 2024

The Woodstock 5K needs fifteen stations from 0730 until 1000 on 8/3/2024.
Contact calhounradiovolunteers at gmail.com if you are available and wish to assist.

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