WA4TFZ - The Albemarle Amateur Radio Club
Serving Albemarle and surrounding counties since 1970
Announcements
The Next AARC Meeting is Tuesday, September 14
The meeting will be at the NRAO and will begin at 7:30 p.m. The board will meet at 7 p.m. The program will be a review of a real ARES/RACES activation during the past winter storms which caused Fluvanna County to lose significant emergency communication capability and phone service. Manny K4MSR, who is EC of Fluvanna County and members of his ARES/RACES team. will discuss how the event unfolded and how they responded to provide critical communications for the County and its residents. This should be very interesting to all, particularly those of us who have not responded to an actual emergency.
Also, a nominating committee will be chosen to fill the AARC roster for the Annual Meeting and election in October, when officers for the 2011 year will be elected. If you are planning on not attending the September meeting for fear of being asked to serve on the nominating committee, I would just remind you that being on the nominating committee is the safest way to assure that you are not nominated to a club office ;). As K4DND and K4JEC have exhausted their tenure allowed under the Bylaws (and perhaps your patience as well) in their respective offices of AARC President and Vice-President, these positions will need to be filled with fresh faces for the upcoming year.
I hope to see everyone next month at the September meeting. de K4DND
...Another Nice Note to the AARC...
July 16, 2010
AARC
Two members of the AARC, Carter Elliot (WD4AYS) and Ron Richey (K4RKA), have provided my family considerable assistance in recent months, in our effrots to dispose of my late father's [Casey Norrisey K4MTX] collection of radios and other electronic equipment. In appreciation of their assistance, I would like to make the enclosed donation of $20 to the AARC. This sum represents 20% of the proceeds from the sale of my father's Heathkit HW-101 tranceiver that Mr. Elliot tested, cleaned and repaired.
I hope this donation will be of assistance to the AARC in promoting an activity in which my father maintained a lifelong interest.
Best regards
Mary Ellen Norrisey Hodges
Thanks Carter and Ron. And speaking for all the AARC and especially those of us who knew Casey, a special thank you to Mary Ellen and the rest of Casey's family. Casey was instrumental in getting me started in the VA Section Traffic Nets. (K4DND)
...W4RQ Estate Inventory...
The equipment available from the W4RQ estate is now being sold. Go to: w4rq inventory to see a list of the items and suggested prices. The equipment can be inspected Tuesday evening July 20 from 7-9 PM at the home of Don N4UVA. For a map to the location go to: N4UVA QTH
...A Couple of Nice Notes to the AARC...
Hi,
I just wanted to send you and the rest of the ham radio club a quick thank you for being so generous and welcoming both during the science fair and while I was giving my presentation for the club. Everyone was so friendly and encouraging!
I also must thank you for the 100 dollar check and book. It is certainly being put to good use at Radio Shack! I have given the Technician license book to a friend of mine who is very interested in getting his ham license, so maybe we will hear from him soon!
Once again, thank you so much!
Andrea Oliver KG4ZWE
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And From Mat Shields at Charlottesville High School
Hi Dave
The school year just finished, and I wanted to send you a quick thank you for all of your assistance with my class's Balloon Project this year and last. At CHS graduation last week, the senior class Valedictorian mentioned what a memorable experience it was to launch a balloon into space and track it via GPS and Amateur Radio.
Recently, four of my students had the opportunity to participate in a NASA balloon launch. I figured NASA would have some ultra high-tech way of tracking, but it was good ol' Amateur Radio! (NA8SA).
Sincerely, Mat Shields
...Field Day -- 2010 June 26 & 27...
NBC 29 covered the club's field day with this story.
...AARC NEWSLETTER "THE BEACON"...
If you are looking for the AARC newsletter, use the link on the right of this page marked "Member and Ham Resources". The link to newsletter archives is the second link on that page.
...AARC MEMBERSHIP NEWS...
As of the July meeting, AARC membership is at 120. Copies of the AARC 2010 Membership Directory, emergency vests and club patches are still available. The Green Safety Vests identify club members at public service activities and represent a standard identity established by ARRL for ARES activities. Club directories are free to members, a vest and patch is $10.
...AARC PHOTO GALLERY HAS NEW PICTURES RECENTLY ADDED...
The Photo Gallery FEATURES pictures from the 2010 Field Day, Cruise-In, Hand Held Meeting, Bel Monte and Jefferson Cup Races, as well as the Science Fair Club Awards. While the site shows the person who uploaded the pictures, many of the pictures are supplied by K4BAV. Look over to your right and find "Photo Gallery" near the bottom of the list. Click on it and there you are. Email any pictures you would like to submit for posting in the Gallery to: jecrosby@comcast.net
...BOARD APPROVED APRIL 30 AS DATE FOR THE SECOND ANNUAL VIRGINIA HAM RADIO CRUISE-IN...
The AARC Va Ham Radio Cruise-In -- the second annual date as been set for April 30, 2011. On the second time around, it should reflect the lessons learned from the first and be even better. Put the date on your calendar now!!!
...IRS Letter of Determination Received...
With pleasure, we can report that the quest to achieve IRS recognition of our tax-exempt status has finally concluded, and with success. The AARC has now been officially recognized as a 501(C)(3) organization. This means that the AARC can receive gifts that can be deducted as contributions to a charitable organization with the assurance of an IRS "Letter of Determination." Many thanks to Don N4UVA, Sharon Blodinger, and Bob Blodinger W4NPX. Without the continual time and effort of these three, this process would never have been completed.
Features
Digital HF Presentation
If you missed the April presentation on operating HF Digital modes, you can review much of the information by looking at the linked powerpoint. If you have questions or comments, please contact K4DND. To see the slides go to...HF Digital Slides.
Broadcast HD Radio Presentation
The presentation at the December, 2008 meeting was a very informative discussion of broadcast HD radio given by Mike KI4RIX and Mark KJ4IEA. I think everyone who attended this meeting will agree that both did a great job, especially considering the short notice they had to put this presentation together. Mike and Mark generously agreed to make their presentation available on this site. To see the slides go to...HD Radio Slides.
AARC SK Member List
Please remember these former AARC members and friends who are QRT. If anyone knows of a former member or friend who should be added to the silent key list please contact K4DND. ....UPDATED AS REQUIRED.... See the complete list...
2008 AARC Membership List
This is the list of active members of the AARC for 2008. See the complete list...
2009 AARC Membership List
This is the list of active members of the AARC for 2009. See the complete list...
2010 AARC Membership List
This is the list of active members of the AARC for 2010. See the complete list...
2008-2010 AARC Public Service Event Participation
Participation of AARC members in public service events continues to be tracked. The 2010 Public Service season has begun. Check here to see AARC participation and congratulations to the many AARC members who are making our public service schedule an outstanding success. ...UPDATED AS REQUIRED.... See the complete list....
AARC Volunteer Examiners
The AARC VE team is currently led by Bruce, AB3BB, who is in charge of the VE schedule of the AARC. For a complete list of club members who are ARRL Accredited Volunteer Examiners go to: See the complete list....
Resources
Northern Piedmont Emergency Net "Net Control" Operator Script
For operators filling the Net Control position on our local emergency
net, we have the suggested "script" in Microsoft
Word Format (right click this link to download the file). This will
enable you to modify the script for your particular station, and save
or print it. If you do not have Microsoft Word, we also have it as a text
file, and a .pdf
file.
The Northern Piedmont Emergency Net is held every Thursday night at 8
p.m. local time.
Dues & Membership
Another year has gone by, and it's time to send in your dues for AARC membership. The membership form is available by clicking on this link. Print it out and fill it out. Please include any changes in callsign, address, etc., along with your payment. The form and payment can be sent to;
AARC MEMBERSHIP
POST OFFICE BOX 6833
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22906
Application for Membership
If you would like to join the AARC, please print and fill out the AARC membership application form and mail it, along with your initial club dues (see the form for information) to the address above.
Waynesboro Repeater Association Membership
The 147.075 repeater of the Wayensboro Repeater Association has one of the most extensive coverage patterns of any repeater in Virginia. It's about 60 feet from the Appalachian Trail on Bear Den Mountain, and both valleys East and West, are clearly visible from the location. Please consider supporting their effort by becoming a member. Here's a membership form. Print it out, fill in the information (they want a copy of your FCC license if you are a first-time member) and send it in.
