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Alabama Amateur Radio Emergency Service |

Welcome
to the Alabama Section of ARES
Amateur Radio Emergency Service, ARES® consists of licensed amateurs who have voluntarily registered their qualifications and equipment for communications duty in the public service when disaster strikes. Every licensed amateur, regardless of membership in ARRL or any other local or national organization, is eligible for membership in the ARES. The only qualification, other than possession of an Amateur Radio license, is a sincere desire to serve. Because ARES is an amateur service, only amateurs are eligible for membership. The possession of emergency powered equipment is desirable, but is not a requirement for membership.
ARRL Alabama Section Emergency Coordinator
Les
Rayburn, N1LF
121 Mayfair Park
Maylene, AL 35114
205.824.8930
205.824.8960 fax
205.253.4867 cell
n1lf@arrl.net
les@highnoonfilm.com
* Latest News and Activities *
On May 7th the Alabama Department of Homeland Security and the Alabama Section of the American Radio Relay League, Amateur Radio Emergency Service conducted a Communications Interoperability Exercise, Catastrophic Hurricane Landfall. The exercise was a learning experience and a great success. We appreciate all that contributed to this successful exercise!


Photo Courtesy Norfolk Southern Railroad.
Used with Permission.
Birmingham Hamfest ARES Forum to Kick Off "Operation Highball" SET 2009
More information about the forum contact: SEC, Les Rayburn, N1LF
More information about the Birmingham Amateur Radio Club Hamfest can be found at: http://www.w4cue.com
By Alabama Section Emergency Coordinator Les Rayburn, N1LF
As a result of the Earthquake Drill, a statewide contact list and repeater map have been generated.
Please send updates or additions to Hub Harvey, N4HUB, Jefferson County EC, N4HUB @ arrl.net
Alabama Frequency List (Excel)
2008 Alabama ARES Simulated Emergency Test Report

The Alabama District map has been restructured to match the AL State EMA/Homeland Security districts. This will give each DEC an EMA counterpart, just as the county EC has had a county EMA counterpart.
ARES Registration
Interested in registering you services and skills with Alabama ARES? Fill out his online form. This for will be automatically sent to the SEC and your county EC.
If you do not receive a confirmation email within 24hours please re-submit your application
ARRL Message Form Information
ARRL message form instructions
Alabama Weather Service Information
South Alabama - Mobile/Pensacola
South Alabama - Tallahassee, FL
NWS Upcoming Storm Spotter Classes
Training conducted by the National Weather Service
Spotter
Information
Miscellaneous
Alabama ARESMAT
Amateur Radio Emergency Service Mutual Assistance Teams
contact Les, your SEC at alsec@arrl-al.org for more information.
Please send ARES suggestions to n1lf@arrl.net