The following report was prepared by the Awards Committee Chair, Michael Rein, KA4JJD.
AARC AWARDS DINNER
December 12, 2017
The annual awards dinner of the Albemarle Amateur Radio Club was held on December 12, at the DoubleTree Hotel. The meeting was attended by 47 members and guests.… Read the rest
On Sunday, November 12, 2017, the AARC once again demonstrated amateur radio at the Barnes and Noble Mini-Maker Faire. Club participants at the Faire were Mike McPherson, KQ9P; Ed Berkowitz, N3US; Richard Freeman KI4QKV; Michael Rein, KA4JJD; Jim Wilson, K4BAV; Larry Eicher K4JZQ, John Porter KK4JP, Patrice Porter KM4RSL and Rick Oliver, W3KDR.… Read the rest
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Amateur Radio is a rewarding activity enjoyed by people all over the world. Amateur radio operators or “Hams” enjoy the privilege of experimenting with and using a wide range of radio frequencies suitable for local or worldwide communication. Ham radio operators communicate as a hobby and also as a public service, when other means of communication are unavailable or disrupted.… Read the rest
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
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
