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

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

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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

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

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.

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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

Newsplex on the air story, June 25:

http://www.newsplex.com/content/news/Ham-radio-operators-test-emergency-communications-430710853.html

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:

Michael Rein: Albemarle HAM RADIO Field Day

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

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Since 1933, ham radio operators across North America have established temporary ham radio stations in public locations during Field Day to showcase the science and skill of Amateur Radio. This event is open to the public and all are encouraged to attend.… Read the rest