ThumbNet. ( http://www.thumbsat.com/thumbnet ) was born to encourage students around the world to look up at the stars and to give them a chance to feel that they are part of something larger. The hardware to track and monitor radio signals from satellites in orbit is donated to the schools by ThumbNet, and with over 225 volunteer groups in more than 72 countries, we’re having an immediate and positive effect on the lives of hundreds of students around the globe!… Read the rest
AARC Monthly Meeting, 8 Nov 2016
Nominations for 2017 AARC Election
Nominations should be sent via email to nominations@albemarleradio.org. Please check with your nominee to confirm that they are willing to serve before you nominate them.
| President Ed Berkowitz, N3US (incumbent) | Vice President Larry Eicher, K4JZQ (incumbent) | Secretary Jim Wilson, K4BAV |
| Treasurer Don Eason, N4UVA (incumbent) | Public Service Director Dave Damon, K4DND (incumbent) | Estate Services Director Jim Owen, K4CGY (incumbent) |
| Technical Director Bill Pond, N0WP (incumbent) |
AARC Participation in Barnes and Noble Mini Maker Faire
On Sunday, November 6, 2016, the AARC once again demonstrated Ham Radio at the Barnes and Noble Mini-Maker Faire. Club participants at the Faire were Rick Oliver, W3KDR; Ed Berkowitz, N3US; Alan Swinger, K9MBQ; Michael Rein, KA4JJD; Jim Wilson, K4BAV; and Mike McPherson, KQ9P.… Read the rest
AARC Monthly Meeting, 11 Oct 2016
2016 AARC Awards Dinner December 13
The AARC Annual Awards Dinner will be held at the Doubletree Hotel, 990 Hilton Heights Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22901, at 6 PM on December 13, 2016. The total cost per person for their Chef’s Choice Buffet will be $20. This includes a non-alcoholic beverage and a cash bar will also be available.… Read the rest
AARC Speaker for Tuesday October 11 at NRAO, 7-9PM
Denny Avers, W3DRY, will be our speaker on Tuesday October 11 starting at 7PM at NRAO. Denny is our local QSL card checker and has a great background in knowing the in’s and out’s of QSL’ing and the ARRL QSL system.… Read the rest
Upcoming Speakers at AARC Meetings
by Larry Eicher, Vice President, K4JZQ.
October 11, Denny Avers, W3DRY. QSL’ing and the ARRL QSL system.
November 8, James Crosby K4JEC, “Accuracy in Communications is Critical when Life and Property are at Stake.
December 13, AARC Holiday Social – Dinner & Awards Double Tree Hotel
January 10, 2017 Travis Koshko, KK4EDW, Weather and its effect on Communications
February 14, 2017 Rob Capon W3DX, Reverse Beacon Network
March 14, 2017 Alfred Wanderlingh of Batteries Plus Bulbs.… Read the rest
Morris Jones NM4R
September 22, Morris Jones NM4R became a silent key. Old timers will remember the many contributions that Morris made to the local ham radio community. Morris was a NCS on the Virginia Late Net every Wednesday for over 40 years, in addition to serving as the NCS of the Northern Piedmont Emergency Net for many years. … Read the rest
AARC Trip to Green Bank Observatory
On Saturday, October 15, 2016, AARC members and their guests have an opportunity for a private tour of the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) Green Bank Observatory located in West Virginia.
The deadline for registering to attend this tour has passed.… Read the rest