AARC Presents Additional Awards at January 10, 2017 Meeting
by Michael Rein, KA4JJD
A Special Service Award was presented to William Phillips AD6JV “honoring exceptional contributions to the AARC in mentoring: Outreach to young people by chairing Club activities at many Virginia Piedmont Regional Science Fairs.”
A Special Service Award was presented to Joseph A.… Read the rest
Winlink Wednesday
Last summer, Greg KW6GB brought to Virginia an idea he picked up from a friend in Wisconsin: a weekly Winlink “net”. Here in Virginia it’s referred to as Winlink Wednesday. Winlink Wednesday provides a regular opportunity to test our hardware and software configurations, and to practice our skills in using the Winlink radio email system (www.winlink.org… Read the rest
2017 Monthly Meeting Topics by K4JZQ
January 10, 2017 Travis Koshko, W3TJK, Weather and its effect on Communications
February 14, 2017 Rob Capon W3DX, Reverse Beacon Network
March 14, 2017 Alfred Wanderlingh of Batteries Plus Bulbs. Talk will be on Batteries
April 11, 2017 Mike McPherson KQ9P, Mesh Network update
Stand by for additional 2017 monthly meeting topics… Read the rest
2017 AARC Public Service Events
The 2017 calendar for AARC PS events is already showing dates to reserve. The Jefferson Cup Bike Races will take place on Sunday, April 2 and may be the 28th year of AARC support for this event. The Miller School Bike Races cancelled in 2016 are back on the calendar for Sunday, July 16.… Read the rest
2016 Awards Dinner Report
Please see the attached report by Michael Rein, KA4JJD, that describes our 2016 Awards Dinner held at the Doubletree Hotel in Charlottesville on December 13, 2016.
Short video from the Dinner courtesy of Vicky Eicher.
A Low Cost Software Defined Receiver
ThumbNet. ( http://www.thumbsat.com/thumbnet ) was born to encourage students around the world to look up at the stars and to give them a chance to feel that they are part of something larger. The hardware to track and monitor radio signals from satellites in orbit is donated to the schools by ThumbNet, and with over 225 volunteer groups in more than 72 countries, we’re having an immediate and positive effect on the lives of hundreds of students around the globe!… Read the rest
AARC Monthly Meeting, 8 Nov 2016
Nominations for 2017 AARC Election
Nominations should be sent via email to nominations@albemarleradio.org. Please check with your nominee to confirm that they are willing to serve before you nominate them.
| President Ed Berkowitz, N3US (incumbent) | Vice President Larry Eicher, K4JZQ (incumbent) | Secretary Jim Wilson, K4BAV |
| Treasurer Don Eason, N4UVA (incumbent) | Public Service Director Dave Damon, K4DND (incumbent) | Estate Services Director Jim Owen, K4CGY (incumbent) |
| Technical Director Bill Pond, N0WP (incumbent) |
AARC Participation in Barnes and Noble Mini Maker Faire
On Sunday, November 6, 2016, the AARC once again demonstrated Ham Radio at the Barnes and Noble Mini-Maker Faire. Club participants at the Faire were Rick Oliver, W3KDR; Ed Berkowitz, N3US; Alan Swinger, K9MBQ; Michael Rein, KA4JJD; Jim Wilson, K4BAV; and Mike McPherson, KQ9P.… Read the rest