Andalusia Range

The    RRPA    Andalusia    Range    maintains    a    good    working    relationship    with    the    Covington    County    Emergency Management   Agency   and   steps   up   to   provide   emergency   communications   when   the   need   arises.With   over   a   dozen current   members,   we   are   able   to   provide   the   Covington   County   Emergency   Management   Agency   with   backup communications, or primary comms if the situation calls for it. We're also available to provide communication services for any community event, if requested. Meetings: Monthly   meetings   are   held   on   the   third   Thursday   of   each   month   at   the   Andalusia   Municipal   Court   Room   102   Opp Ave.   in Andalusia, AL.   Meeting   time   is   6:00   PM.   Our   meetings   are   always   open   to   the   public   and   everyone   is   invited to attend. We greatly appreciate the City of Andalusia for allowing the use of their facilities. Weekly Net: The   RRPA Andalusia   Range   holds   a   weekly   net   on   the   WC4M   repeater   (147.260+   /   PL-100)   every   Thursday   evening at   7:00   PM.   We   pass   any   traffic   necessary   and   take   comments,   announcements,   etc.,   from   anyone   checking   in. Range   Warden Allen   Scofield   (KG4CNA)   is   the   Net   Controller   with   Lehn   Lambert   (N4GLL)   serving   as   backup.   No   net is called on meeting night. WC4M Repeater-147.260+/PL 100: Our   repeater   has   been   on   the   air   using   the   same   frequency   since   July   1996.   The   current   repeater   is   a   Kenwood TKR-750   and   is   located   on   the   west   side   of   Andalusia,   AL   near   the   Covington   County   Administration   Building.   We have   plans   to   move   the   repeater   to   a   better   location   soon   and   possibly   transition   to   solar   power.   We   would   like   to thank   Jay   Spurlin   at   S   &   P   Communications   in   Opp, AL   for   donating   this   repeater   and Aaron   Shirah   (KN4BHP)   for   his valuable   assistance   in   getting   it   set   up.   This   machine   replaced   an   older   Motorola   Micor   repeater   that   had   been   in service   for   many   years.   The   repeater   is   open   for   all   amateur's   to   use   and   requires   a   100   hz   tone   to   access   the machine. You can hear several people using the repeater most any evening. Feel free to jump in and talk with us! Contact Information: You   can   contact   our   Range   Warden,   Allen   Scofield   (KG4CNA)   by   email   at   kg4cna@gmail.com   OR   contact   Lehn Lambert (N4GLL) by email at n4gll@mediacombb.net . About our Range Warden: Allen   Scofield   was   first   licensed   in   1999   as   a Technician.   He   upgraded   to   General   in   2007   and   to   Extra   in   2009.   He   is the   Dispatch   Supervisor   for   Andalusia   Police   Department.   He   comes   from   a   rich   radio   background   and   has   always been   fascinated   by   the   subject.   He   worked   as   a   DJ   from   1985   to   2000,   where   he   moved   to   dispatching.   He   worked from   Covington   County   E911   Center   from   2000   to   2007.   He   returned   to   radio   in   2007   then   to   Andalusia   Police Department   in   2009.   His   interest   in   HAM   radio   was   sparked   by   his   stepfather   Gene   Wallace   (K4RGW)   as   they   were both avid CB’ers. As   a   dispatcher,   he   is   fully   aware   of   the   importance   of   emergency   communications   and   the   role   that   amateur   radio plays.   He   has   served   with   South   Alabama   Radio   club   servicing   and   maintaining   their   local   repeater,   and   an   active member of Skywarn since being licensed, attending training regularly each year.

The   Andalusia   Range   of   the   Rural   Radio   Prepardeness Association    formed    out    of    the    former    South    Alabama Radio   Club.Our   mission   remains   the   same   since   the   club's inception in 1995. We     are     committed     to     promoting     amateur     radio     in Covington   County   and   are   available   for   anyone   interested in   learning   more   about   amateur   radio.   We   are   more   than happy   to   help   anyone   with   mentoring   and   assistance   in getting   licensed   for   this   fantastic   hobby.   This   especially goes for our young people.