ALBEMARLE AMATEUR RADIO CLUB AWARDS – 2016
As a reminder, these are the awards that the AARC is currently offering in 2016 as well, many of the Operating Awards are aimed a new(ish) hams, and AARC are based on submitted personal logs.… Read the rest
Upcoming CERT Training
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VP Comments by Larry Eicher, K4JZQ – June 1, 2016
VP Comments by Larry Eicher, K4JZQ – June 1, 2016
Folks, I had hoped to post this column or blog on the June edition of the AARC Beacon but due to circumstances beyond my control, the next best thing is to publish these comments via the all member AARC general email list, with a copy on the AARC website.
YASME FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES SUPPORTING GRANTS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 27, 2016
St. Charles, MO
THE YASME FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES SUPPORTING GRANTS
The Board of Directors of the Yasme Foundation is pleased to announce a number of supporting grants in furtherance of its goal of supporting the development of amateur radio. … Read the rest
Miller School Bike Race Cancelled
The Miller School Bike Race on Sunday, June 5 has been cancelled. A schedule conflict with the ACPD Motor Unit meant there would not be ACPD participation. Consequently, the race organizer looked to reschedule, but other races on the mid-Atlantic area calendar made this impossible.… Read the rest
AARC Field Day 2016, 25-26 June 2016
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
From Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2006 April 8, 2016
With many thanks to Mike KQ9P and Paul AK4OH , what a pleasant surprise to hear the following on the Monday Night Information Net.
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HAM RADIO BOOSTS VIRGINIA BIKE RACE
DON: One of the largest bicycle races in the Mid-Atlantic region had some amateurs along for the ride.… Read the rest
Use Amazon Smile Program to Benefit our Club
If you shop at Amazon, please consider making your purchases using the Amazon Smile Program. We will receive 0.5% of all purchases made through the program.
The below link will take you directly to our Amazon Smile Program website where you make purchases as usual.… Read the rest
70th Ham Radio Anniversary for our Harry Dannals, W2HD
The QCWA Chapter of Central Virginia recently hosted a luncheon to honor our own Harry Dannals, W2HD, for being a Ham Radio Operator for 70 years.
Please see both the cover page and page 7 of the April 2016 Journal of the QCWA below. … Read the rest
AARC Fusion C4FM Digital Net
After several sessions of the AARC Digital Net, it seems time for an update. If you haven’t been keeping up, the AARC C4FM Net is an informal net using the Yaesu digital mode that the WA4TFZ 146.895 repeater supports. Called on Thursday evenings at 9PM local time, almost every week sees another club member or area ham who is able to use this mode. … Read the rest