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Winter Field Day 2020

Posted on January 25, 2020 by Arc

Thanks to everyone who came out and participated or visited us on the ball field of Pace Assembly for WFD 2020. While the band conditions weren’t great to start with, the weather was beautiful and gave several of us an … Continue reading →

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Thames Elected to President of RRPA

Posted on January 17, 2020 by Arc

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 17, 2020 FLOMATON, AL – The Rural Radio Preparedness Association has elected their Board of Directors for 2020. Members from across southeast Alabama and northwest Florida gathered in Brewton Thursday for their annual headquarters meeting Arc … Continue reading →

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January 2020 Business Meeting

Posted on January 15, 2020 by Arc

Please see the file download for a copy of this month’s agenda.

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Pace Range Meeting Date Change

Posted on January 2, 2020 by Arc

As we enter 2020, the Pace, FL (Santa Rosa County) Range meetings are moving to a new night! We will now meet the 1st Tuesday of every month. This move was done as to not conflict with other amateur radio … Continue reading →

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Elections for 2020

Posted on January 2, 2020 by Arc

The annual election of officers of the Rural Radio Preparedness Association HQ will be held at the Friends of the Brewton Library Community House at the January meeting. Under the constitution and by-laws of the association, only paid current and … Continue reading →

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Thames to Head Florida Operations

Posted on July 2, 2019 by Arc

ATMORE, AL – As the Rural Radio Preparedness Association continues to enhance their coverage across the region with new affiliates and resources, members approved a new position on the Board of Directors at their monthly meeting Thursday night in Atmore. … Continue reading →

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RRPA Welcomes Andalusia Range

Posted on May 24, 2019 by Arc

ANDALUSIA AL – The South Alabama Radio Club is now officially the Rural Radio Preparedness Association – Andalusia Range. Amateur radio volunteers across Covington County have formally teamed with the Rural Radio Preparedness Association (RRPA) to enhance emergency radio and … Continue reading →

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Volunteer Emergency Group Receives Grant Award

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Arc

BREWTON, AL – The Escambia County, AL Emergency Communications District (E911) has awarded a $10,000 grant to the Rural Radio Preparedness Association (RRPA) and the Escambia County Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service. The award was presented by District Director Nicholas … Continue reading →

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South Alabama SKYWARN Combines Resources with RRPA

Posted on March 22, 2019 by Arc

Milton, FL – South Alabama SKYWARN organization has formally teamed with the Rural Radio Preparedness Association to enhance coverage and share resources across the Mobile National Weather Service Office Area of Responsibility (AOR), which includes 5 counties in southeast Mississippi, … Continue reading →

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