On September 23, the Albemarle Amateur Radio Club held a Volunteer Examination Session at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory as part of the ARRL VEC. Mark WA1A (VEC Liaison), Michael KA4JJD, Bob K4DU, Bill AD6JV, Mike KQ9P, Dave K4DND, Jim K4CGY, and Bill N4VUF served as VEs.… Read the rest
Pictures from a Great 2017 AARC Picnic
50 members and guests had a great time with great friendship and delicious food on Sunday, September 10, 2017 at Darden Towe Park.
Below are a few photos courtesy of Michael Rein, KA4JJD
AARC Annual Picnic and Swapfest, 10 Sep 2017
Our annual picnic will be held on Sunday, September 10 at the 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.… Read the rest
ARES®/RACES of Virginia Winlink Net
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
WOW Triathlon PS Event
While one might think this is a WOW triathlon, it is actually the Wisdom Oak Winery event scheduled for Saturday, August 26. This takes place from Walnut Creek Park in the southern section of Albemarle County and consists of a Sprint and Olympic Triathlons.… Read the rest
Upcoming Speakers at AARC 2017 Meetings
by Larry Eicher, Vice President, K4JZQ.
January 10, 2017 Travis Koshko, W3TJK, Weather and its effect on Communications
February 14, 2017 Rob Capon W3DX, Reverse Beacon Network
March 21, 2017 Alfred Wanderlingh of Batteries Plus Bulbs. Talk on Batteries
April 11, 2017 Mike McPherson KQ9P An Amateur Radio Satellite Ground Station at UVA
May 9, 2017 Bob Pattison K4DU – Overview of Field Day Plans
June 13, 2017 Dave Damon K4DND & Dennis Terrible WR4I – 2 short presentations, Dennis to focus on CW operations at FD
July 11, 2017 Bruce McAllister W4BRU Richmond Maker Fest Info
August 8, 2017 Bob Romanko, AK4BR – Lightning Protection for your Shack
September 10, 2017 Picnic at Darden Towe Park
October 10, 2017 Deputy Chief Chan Bryant Albemarle Sheriff’s Office, Topic TBD
November 14, 2017 Cole Fairchild on BACON Weather Balloon Project Report
December Awards Dinner – Dec 12, 2017 Venue TBD… Read the rest
AARC Monthly Meeting, 11 July 2017
AARC Field Day 2017 in 2 Minutes
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
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