Folks:
In view of the weather, I have canceled the VE session for today:
- The University is closed; we might not even be able to get into Thornton.
- I have heard informally that parking lots will be especially closed for plowing.
Yaesu Fusion Digital Net
Anyone interested in Yaesu’s C4FM digital protocol is invited to join in on Thursday evening at 9PM on the AARC 146.895 repeater. The first session of this digital net will be held Thursday, December 17. AARC has the Fusion repeater up and running, and it works great. … Read the rest
Successful VE Session on December 12, 2015
On December 12, the Albemarle Amateur Radio Club held a Volunteer Examiner session at the National Radio Observatory. Under the stewardship of Mark WA1A, ARRL VE Liaison, 14 examinations were administered to eight applicants. All eight received passing scores for five new Technicians, two upgrades to General Class, and one Amateur Extra Class license.… Read the rest
Establishment of AARC Antenna Team
Our new AARC Antenna Team will assist club members with antenna installations, antenna repairs, changing coax cable, or other issues.
We will not replace professional tower installers. Most of our efforts will be related to vertical antennas or wire antennas, such as dipoles.… Read the rest
AARC Annual Awards Dinner – Tuesday, December 8
The AARC Annual Awards Dinner will be held at the Doubletree Hotel, 990 Hilton Heights Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22901, at 6 PM on December 8, 2015. The total cost per person for their Chef’s Choice Buffet will be $19. This includes a non-alcoholic beverage and a cash bar will also be available.… Read the rest
Great Short Videos About Amateur Radio and Today’s Technology
From Radio Society of Great Britain: Amateur radio – a 21st Century hobby
From American Amateur Relay League: The DIY Magic of Amateur Radio… Read the rest
EasyPal
If you are interested in expanding your digital capabilities, consider downloading EasyPal. This fairly robust method of transmitting images uses DRM (Digital Radio Mondiale) protocols. Specific details of the DRM implementation in EasyPal are either lacking or very cleverly hidden. If anyone comes up with a cogent explanation of the inner workings, please feel free to share with the rest of us.… Read the rest
September 2015 AARC Public Service Wrap-up
Barring a last minute unforeseen event, the 2015 calendar of Public Service has concluded, and here is a summary of our Public Service efforts this season.
We had 8 officially scheduled events this year:
- Jefferson Cup Bike Races
- Miller School Bike Races
- MS150 Tour de Vine Day 1
- MS150 Tour de Vine Day 2
- Jefferson Sprint Triathlon
- Wisdom Oak Winery Triathlon
- Boy’s and Girl’s Club Cycling Challenge
- Gran Fondo Bike Race
In addition to these eight AARC events, AARC members also participated in one or more of six additional events in the central Virginia area.… Read the rest
Upcoming Public Service Events
The end of the Albemarle ARC Public Service Event calendar is approaching. You have two more opportunities to get PS event credit for the year. Saturday, August 29 is the Wisdom Oak Winery Triathlon event. This takes place at Walnut Creek Park and is made up of 2 different triathlons. … Read the rest
Proclamations for AARC 2015 Field Day
Please see attached Proclamations for Field Day 2015 from State Senator Deeds, Governor McAuliffe, Albemarle Board of Supervisors, and David Toscano.
Albemarle County Board of Supervisors Proclamation