W4AP Montgomery Amateur Radio Club: Exploring Montgomery's Amateur Radio Community

W4AP Montgomery Amateur Radio Club: Exploring Montgomery's Amateur Radio Community

Introduction: Hello, today we will introduce the Montgomery Amateur Radio Club (W4AP), a dynamic and full-service amateur radio community based in Montgomery, Alabama.

Overview of Montgomery Amateur Radio Club (W4AP):

  • Establishment and Coverage: Founded and affiliated with ARRL on August 27th, 1940, the club serves the Montgomery area, promoting amateur radio activities and education.
  • Meeting Information: Monthly meetings are held on the third Monday of every month at 7:00 PM at the American Red Cross, 5015 Woods Crossing Road, Montgomery, AL.
  • Contact Information: For inquiries, contact Albert Kenneth Brittin AK4KN at W4AP@arrl.net.

Specialties and Activities:

  • Specialties: The club focuses on contests, digital modes, DXing, general interest in radio science, public service/emergency communications, repeaters, and VHF/UHF operations.
  • Services Offered: They provide a club newsletter, entry-level license classes, general or higher license classes, hamfests, license test sessions, mentoring, on-the-air bulletins, repeater support, and a Tvi/RFI committee.

Community Involvement:

  • Membership: The club has 124 members, all of whom are voting licensed amateur radio operators, and 88 ARRL members.
  • Leadership: Key officers include Albert Kenneth Brittin AK4KN (Contact/Vice President), Otto J. Arnoscht N4UZZ (President/Editor), Fidel A. Cintron KK4KGO (Treasurer), and Dennis W. Egbert K4PDQ (Secretary).

Promoting Radio Science and Community Service: The Montgomery Amateur Radio Club is dedicated to promoting the enjoyment of radio science and educating its members on various aspects of amateur radio. The club plays a crucial role in providing communication capabilities and services to the Montgomery community. They are actively involved in public service events, Skywarn, emergency preparedness activities, such as Field Day, and host the annual Montgomery Hamfest. The club operates two VHF repeaters, one UHF repeater, and one VHF-Digital repeater.

Online Presence and Contact:

  • Website: Visit their website for more information and updates.

Conclusion: Thank you for learning about the Montgomery Amateur Radio Club (W4AP)! For more details about their activities and how to join, visit their website at w4ap.org.

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