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The official twitter account for the Shelby County Amateur Radio Club, W4SHL

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Due to potential inclement wx this wknd, WFD ops moved from Peavine Falls Pavilion to club mtg loc in Pelham. WFD still on, just new loc. Questions? Email [email protected]. Some members arriving Pelham ~9am Sat; event starts 10am. Public welcome—come see ham radio & emer comms!

Due to potential inclement wx this wknd, WFD ops moved from Peavine Falls Pavilion to club mtg loc in Pelham. WFD still on, just new loc. Questions? Email w4shl@outlook.com.
Some members arriving Pelham ~9am Sat; event starts 10am. Public welcome—come see ham radio & emer comms!
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Cold weather didn’t slow us down at Winter Field Day. Our ops worked multiple bands and modes, improvised antenna setups, monitored live weather, and demonstrated mobile & portable communications. Thanks to our members and the community for a great public-service-focused event.

Cold weather didn’t slow us down at Winter Field Day. Our ops worked multiple bands and modes, improvised antenna setups, monitored live weather, and demonstrated mobile & portable communications. Thanks to our members and the community for a great public-service-focused event.
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Throwback Thursday: Many of our best radio lessons came from learning together around the shack. Manuals, mentors, and shared experience have always been part of the hobby. #ThrowbackThursday #HamRadioHistory #SharedLearning #RadioTraditions #AmateurRadio #W4SHL #SCARC

Throwback Thursday: Many of our best radio lessons came from learning together around the shack. Manuals, mentors, and shared experience have always been part of the hobby. 
#ThrowbackThursday #HamRadioHistory #SharedLearning #RadioTraditions #AmateurRadio #W4SHL #SCARC
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Why We Ham Saturday: Curiosity keeps us coming back. Amateur radio is about learning, experimenting, and discovering something new every time we turn on the radio. What was the first radio question that pulled you into the hobby? #WhyWeHam #AmateurRadio #Curiosity #W4SHL #SCARC

Why We Ham Saturday: Curiosity keeps us coming back. Amateur radio is about learning, experimenting, and discovering something new every time we turn on the radio. 
What was the first radio question that pulled you into the hobby? 
#WhyWeHam #AmateurRadio #Curiosity #W4SHL #SCARC
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Good radio starts with listening. Pause, think, then speak clearly when you key up. Calm, intentional communication makes every contact better. Do you pause and listen first, or plan what you’ll say while listening? #TechTipTuesday #AmateurRadio #HamRadio #ClearComm #RadioSkills

Good radio starts with listening. Pause, think, then speak clearly when you key up. Calm, intentional communication makes every contact better. Do you pause and listen first, or plan what you’ll say while listening? #TechTipTuesday #AmateurRadio #HamRadio #ClearComm #RadioSkills
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Paper logs. Handwritten notes. Learning side by side. Ham radio has always been about shared experience. Did you start with paper logs, or digital from day one? #ThrowbackThursday #HamRadioHistory #AmateurRadio #RadioTraditions #SharedExperience

Paper logs. Handwritten notes. Learning side by side. Ham radio has always been about shared experience. 

Did you start with paper logs, or digital from day one? 

#ThrowbackThursday #HamRadioHistory #AmateurRadio #RadioTraditions #SharedExperience
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Curiosity. Learning. Community. Ham radio brings all three together, one contact at a time. What first sparked your curiosity about ham radio? #WhyWeHam #HamRadioCommunity #AmateurRadio #LifelongLearning #RadioCuriosity

Curiosity. Learning. Community. Ham radio brings all three together, one contact at a time. 

What first sparked your curiosity about ham radio? 

#WhyWeHam #HamRadioCommunity #AmateurRadio #LifelongLearning #RadioCuriosity
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Slow and steady wins on the air. Speaking clearly and at a relaxed pace helps everyone copy your signal. Do you notice better responses when you slow down? #TechTipTuesday #HamRadioTips #ClearSignals #AmateurRadio #EffectiveCommunication

Slow and steady wins on the air. Speaking clearly and at a relaxed pace helps everyone copy your signal. 

Do you notice better responses when you slow down? 

#TechTipTuesday #HamRadioTips #ClearSignals #AmateurRadio #EffectiveCommunication
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Antennas in trees. Radios on tables. Teamwork everywhere. Some things never change in ham radio. Have you ever set up a station outdoors with friends? #ThrowbackThursday #FieldRadio #HamRadioHistory #AmateurRadio #Teamwork

Antennas in trees. Radios on tables. Teamwork everywhere. Some things never change in ham radio. 

Have you ever set up a station outdoors with friends? 

#ThrowbackThursday #FieldRadio #HamRadioHistory #AmateurRadio #Teamwork
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Ham radio is powered by people. Learning together, experimenting together, growing together. Who helped you learn the ropes when you were starting out? #WhyWeHam #HamRadioPeople #AmateurRadio #CommunityLearning #RadioFriends

Ham radio is powered by people. Learning together, experimenting together, growing together. 

Who helped you learn the ropes when you were starting out? 

#WhyWeHam #HamRadioPeople #AmateurRadio #CommunityLearning #RadioFriends
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Repeating key info helps, not hurts. A second clear pass can make all the difference on the air. What info do you usually repeat for clarity? #TechTipTuesday #HamRadioSkills #ClearComms #AmateurRadio #RadioTips

Repeating key info helps, not hurts. A second clear pass can make all the difference on the air. 

What info do you usually repeat for clarity? 

#TechTipTuesday #HamRadioSkills #ClearComms #AmateurRadio #RadioTips
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Manuals. Notes. Long conversations. That’s how many of us learned ham radio. Do you still keep a paper manual or notebook handy? #ThrowbackThursday #HamRadioLearning #AmateurRadio #RadioHeritage #SharedKnowledge

Manuals. Notes. Long conversations. That’s how many of us learned ham radio. 

Do you still keep a paper manual or notebook handy? 

#ThrowbackThursday #HamRadioLearning #AmateurRadio #RadioHeritage #SharedKnowledge
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Every contact is a small adventure. Different voices, places, and stories, all connected by radio. What’s the most interesting contact you’ve made recently? #WhyWeHam #HamRadioAdventure #AmateurRadio #CuriosityDriven #RadioConnections

Every contact is a small adventure. Different voices, places, and stories, all connected by radio. 

What’s the most interesting contact you’ve made recently? 

#WhyWeHam #HamRadioAdventure #AmateurRadio #CuriosityDriven #RadioConnections
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A calm tone goes a long way on the air. Steady voices are easier to copy, even in tough conditions. Do you notice tone making a difference during weak-signal contacts? #TechTipTuesday #HamRadioComms #AmateurRadio #RadioEtiquette #ClearSignals

A calm tone goes a long way on the air. Steady voices are easier to copy, even in tough conditions. 

Do you notice tone making a difference during weak-signal contacts? 

#TechTipTuesday #HamRadioComms #AmateurRadio #RadioEtiquette #ClearSignals