AARC OFFERS AMATEUR RADIO LICENSE EXAMINATION CLASS – REGISTER HERE
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
Volunteer Examiner Session, September 2017
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
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
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
AARC Monthly Meeting, 11 July 2017
AARC Field Day 2017 in 2 Minutes
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