Field Day Update

In the next 2 weeks before Field Day I’ll be using the AARC group email list to send out updated notices as
needed about our Field Day preparations. The reason for this is two-fold: Some members think they have to
have a password to get into our website or to read the Beacon newsletters (not true) so they haven’t as yet
tried to keep up to date on Field Day activities; and we now have passed the time for Beacon
announcements 1st of the month).… Read the rest

Miller School Bike Race Sunday May 31

This past Sunday, members of the AARC and CVRA (Central Virginia Repeater Association) assisted with the Miller School Bike Races. The race course of approximately 16 miles is sufficient length to accommodate 4 race groups simultaneously. The morning race groups started at 10 minute intervals, resulting in sufficient spacing to avoid one field overtaking the one ahead of it.… Read the rest

Upcoming Public Service Events

Check your calendars, we have two important upcoming public service events that will need lots of volunteers.

Sunday, May 31 is the Miller School Bike Race. This race takes place on the Miller School loop, with 4 race groups on the course in the morning and another 4 groups on the course in the afternoon.… Read the rest

AARC Field Day 2015, 27-28 June 2015

Another Field Day is in the record books!

Lot’s of detailed reports will come along later, but for now…
W4DO Contact MapW4DO Contacts per Hour

In addition to 2400+ operating points (Power Multiplier of 2), we earned 1400+ bonus points for Emergency Power, Media Publicity, Public Location, Public Information Table, Message Origination to Section Manager, Message Handling, Satellite QSO, Alternate Power, W1AW Bulletin, Educational Activity, Site Visitation by an elected governmental official, Site Visitation by a representative of an agency, GOTA Station, Web submission, and Youth Participation.… Read the rest