This post introduces the Mentor program for AARC members. The objective is to assist new and less experienced Hams to learn more about Ham with an emphasis on HF operation and the associated fun of making contacts beyond the local area.… Read the rest
AARC Monthly Meeting, 12 July 2016
Subject: Summary of Field Day 2016 by K4JZQ
As Field Day chair I want to thank each and every member who participated in our 2016 Field Day event. From set up, to operations, to tear down the job seemed to go fairly smoothly, thanks to everybody pitching in and helping one another.
Upcoming Public Service Events
AARC has three more PS events for 2016. Two of these are Triathlons and the third is the Boys and Girls Club Cycling Challenge. Triathlons are really fun and quick, starting off with the swimming segment. From the water (pool or lake) the athletes go into a transition area where they put on cycling shoes and helmets, and proceed to the starting line for the bike segment. … Read the rest
Field Day 2016 Results, Coming Soon…
AARC ARRL-FIELD-DAY Status
Current status as of:
2016/06/26 17:55:10 UTC
2016/06/26 01:55:10 PM Local
Updates are set to upload every 3 minute(s).
Current Score Statistics:
Total CW Contacts = 299
Total Phone Contacts = 480
Total DIG Contacts = 0
Total QSO Points = 1,078
QSOs / Hour Last 20 Minutes = 33
QSOs / Hour Last 60 Minutes = 40
Created by: N3FJP’s ARRL Field Day Contest Log 5.1
N3FJP Software: http://www.n3fjp.com… Read the rest
ALBEMARLE AMATEUR RADIO CLUB AWARDS – 2016
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
Please see attached
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