Upcoming PS Opportunities
July brings the AARC two Public Service events and two opportunities to get some valuable experience operating in the field, doing real time communicating to assist event participants. First, on Sunday, July 9th, the Jefferson Sprint Triathlon will once again take place from Crozet Park in greater downtown Metropolitan Crozet. … Read the rest
Local Media Coverage of AARC Field Day 2017
Newsplex on the air story, June 25:
TV 29 on the air story, June 24:
http://www.nbc29.com/story/35742364/radio-club-hosts-field-day-to-test-emergency-communication
Joe Thomas show on WCHV, June 23
Rob Schilling show on WINA with Bob Pattison, June 23:
The Schilling Show 6/23/17 Hour1: Jean Morrow, David Jackson, and Bob Pattison
Les Sinclair show on Z95.1 FM with Michael Rein, June 22:
Daily Progress, published June 22
Jane Foy on WINA with Vicky Eicher, June 19
Wendy Edwards on WINA with Jim Wilson, June 18
Daily Progress published June 14, 2017
Field Day 2017, June 24 & 25
Since 1933, ham radio operators across North America have established temporary ham radio stations in public locations during Field Day to showcase the science and skill of Amateur Radio. This event is open to the public and all are encouraged to attend.… Read the rest
Volunteer Examiner Report for June 3, 2017
Volunteer Examiner Session
by Michael KA4JJD
On June 3, the Albemarle Amateur Radio Club held a Volunteer Examination Session at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory as part of the ARRL VEC. Michael KA4JJD, Jeff K4OLW, Ed N3US, Bob K4DU, Bill N0WP, and Bill N4VUF served as VEs.… Read the rest
AARC Monthly Meeting, 9 May 2017
N4EGM SK
The May 6 Daily Progress has an obituary for Gunther A “Dutch” Vogt, former Mayor of Charlottesville. In addition to many interests he held the call sign N4EGM. Some of you old time Charlottesvillians may remember the Dutch Vogt’s Ovenaire facility when it was located in Charlottesville. … Read the rest