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Field Day 2026 is June 27 and 28

Posted on May 26, 2026June 14, 2026 by Bob Romanko

What is Field Day?

Field Day is ham radio’s open house. Every June, more than 31,000 hams throughout North America set up temporary transmitting stations in public places to demonstrate ham radio’s science, skill and service to our communities and our nation.
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Hamvention 2026 – A Radio Adventure – Bob Pattison, K4DU

Posted on June 14, 2026June 14, 2026 by webmaster@albemarleradio.org
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Field Day Planning 2026 – Bob Romanko AK4BR

Posted on June 14, 2026June 14, 2026 by webmaster@albemarleradio.org
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VA Section Manager’s Listening Tour Visit

Posted on May 14, 2026May 14, 2026 by webmaster@albemarleradio.org

The May 12, 2026 meeting featured a visit from Mike Aimone, ARRL VA Section Manager, soliciting input on challenges facing the hobby.

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Renewing your FCC License

Posted on April 19, 2026April 19, 2026 by webmaster@albemarleradio.org

From the April 14 2026 AARC Meeting, Bob Romanko, AK4BR helps navigate through FCC systems needed to renew or update your license.

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VE session for 18 April CANCELLED

Posted on April 16, 2026April 16, 2026 by Henry Perritt
The VE session scheduled for 18 April 2026 is cancelled due to insufficient attendance.

Hank Perritt
K9KDF
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Remote HF Station Operation – Michael Walker

Posted on March 11, 2026March 11, 2026 by webmaster@albemarleradio.org

The March 10, 2026 meeting of the Albemarle Amateur Radio Club featured a talk by Michael Walker (VA3MW & KE2EAF) of Flex Radio focusing on the setup of remote HF stations.

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The Secrets of WSPR – Dennis Terribile, WR4I

Posted on February 16, 2026February 16, 2026 by webmaster@albemarleradio.org

At the Feb. 2026 AARC meeting, Dennis Terribile, WR4I, built on his earlier talk on WSPR (Weak Signal Propagation Reporter), extending it to focus on how you can use WSPR to assess propagation on multiple bands over long periods of time using apps and web pages.… Read the rest

AARC General Membership Monthly Meeting Tuesday, January 13th 7PM PVCC

Posted on January 12, 2026February 16, 2026 by Bob Romanko

The Albemarle Amateur Radio Club will be holding its January meeting this coming Tuesday, January 13th, at 7PM. At this meeting we will hold our annual elections and hear from Dennis WR4I on Winter Field Day.

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Upcoming VE session for amateur license tests

Posted on November 17, 2025November 17, 2025 by Henry Perritt
AARC VE Session 13 December 2025 Notice

The AARC will hold its next amateur radio exam session on Saturday, 13 December 2025, at 10:00AM, in Room M833 at the Piedmont Virginia Community College, 501 College Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22902. Registrants will be notified of any place change.… Read the rest

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