by Larry Eicher, Vice President, K4JZQ.
October 11, Denny Avers, W3DRY. QSL’ing and the ARRL QSL system.
November 8, James Crosby K4JEC, “Accuracy in Communications is Critical when Life and Property are at Stake.
December 13, AARC Holiday Social – Dinner & Awards Double Tree Hotel
January 10, 2017 Travis Koshko, KK4EDW, Weather and its effect on Communications
February 14, 2017 Rob Capon W3DX, Reverse Beacon Network
March 14, 2017 Alfred Wanderlingh of Batteries Plus Bulbs.… Read the rest
September 22, Morris Jones NM4R became a silent key. Old timers will remember the many contributions that Morris made to the local ham radio community. Morris was a NCS on the Virginia Late Net every Wednesday for over 40 years, in addition to serving as the NCS of the Northern Piedmont Emergency Net for many years. … Read the rest
On Saturday, October 15, 2016, AARC members and their guests have an opportunity for a private tour of the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) Green Bank Observatory located in West Virginia.
The deadline for registering to attend this tour has passed.… Read the rest
Our annual picnic will be held at Pavilion at Darden Towe Park located at 1445 Darden Towe Park Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911. The picnic will serve as our September meeting.
The club will provide burgers, dogs, rolls, and condiments. Like last year, we will hold a swap-fest in the form of a silent auction.… Read the rest
AARC has two more PS events for 2016. The next event on Saturday August 27 is the Wisdom Oak Winery Triathlon. This event is held at Walnut Creek Park, south of Charlottesville. Just like the Jefferson Sprint, this is fast paced.… Read the rest
This post introduces the Mentor program for AARC members. The objective is to assist new and less experienced Hams to learn more about Ham with an emphasis on HF operation and the associated fun of making contacts beyond the local area.… Read the rest
As Field Day chair I want to thank each and every member who participated in our 2016 Field Day event. From set up, to operations, to tear down the job seemed to go fairly smoothly, thanks to everybody pitching in and helping one another.
AARC has three more PS events for 2016. Two of these are Triathlons and the third is the Boys and Girls Club Cycling Challenge. Triathlons are really fun and quick, starting off with the swimming segment. From the water (pool or lake) the athletes go into a transition area where they put on cycling shoes and helmets, and proceed to the starting line for the bike segment. … Read the rest