On vacation in Nova Scotia, KM4RSL and myself (KK4JP) visited the Glace Nova Scotia site where in 1902 Marconi sent the first successful west-to-east transatlantic message. The equipment was removed in 1904 to another location, but foundations of the antenna towers still remain.… Read the rest
VDEM Amateur Radio Station Test Schedule
The VDEM Amateur Radio Team – ARCA will be activating the station at the VEOC on August 16th at 11am.
The goal of this activation is to allow stations around the Commonwealth to conduct testing with the Virginia EOC (VEOC) radio room.… Read the rest
A great achievement to announce! From the Virginia EmComm / Winlink Wednesday group
“Dave (K4DND) and John (KK4JP) earned their 400-Week endorsement, signifying (of course) 400 weeks of participation. Dave’s and John’s endorsements will add to their previously issued WWCC certificates #041 and #015. Congratulations to Dave and John on this milestone achievement!”
Above is courtesy of member Peter Francisco… Read the rest
July 2025 Meeting
The July 2025 Meeting featured a rundown on the recent AARC Field Day from Bob Romanko (AK4BR) and a report on the 2025 Hamvention from Dennis Terribile (WR4I).
ARES July 2025 Exercise
On July 19, 2025 the ARES group held a mini-field day, with the setup of 3 stations in two different locations over the course of a 3 hour period. It started early, at 7:30 AM to avoid the worst of the day’s heat.… Read the rest
Field Day Video
The July 8 AARC Meeting will feature a Field Day wrap-up. Here is a video of 2025 Field Day (in 3 minutes).
Successful VE session
The AARC hosted a successful VE session on Saturday, 14 June. Tony Alimenti, CJ FitzHenry, and Matthew Eilertson earned their Technician licenses, and Bob Klepfer, formerly KK4DVZ, reinstated his Amateur Extra license.
Dave Damon, K4DND, Bill Pond, N0WP, Pete Francisco, K4KE, and Brian O’Rourke, K4UL, served as VEs.… Read the rest
VE session on 14 June
AARC VE Session 14 June 2025 Notice
The AARC will hold its next amateur radio exam session on Saturday, 14 June 2025, at 10:00AM, in Room M833 at the Piedmont Virginia Community College, 501 College Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22902. Registrants will be notified of any place change.… Read the rest
The AARC will hold its next amateur radio exam session on Saturday, 14 June 2025, at 10:00AM, in Room M833 at the Piedmont Virginia Community College, 501 College Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22902. Registrants will be notified of any place change.… Read the rest
April Meeting – The Long-Island CW Club
Bob Romanko, AK4BR, talks about his recent experiences learning code with the Long-Island CW Club.
AARC Publicity 2025
I am currently looking to recruit club members who are interested in serving on the AARC publicity committee.
Volunteers are needed in specific areas such as
Liaison to adjacent ham organizations: Greene County, Fluvanna County, and Valley Amateur Radio Association.
Liaison for AARC POTA and SOTA activity
Someone to take pictures of all AARC activities-( be able to photo shop and publish on website as part of reports on activities).… Read the rest