AARC will be providing communications support for the 2014 Gran Fondo Virginia Bike Ride.
http://www.sport-vista.com/page/show/730868-gran-fondo-virginia
This is a relatively new event (I think last year was the first) and is seriously understaffed. It appears that ham radio operators will be the only rest stop staff at some or all rest stops to free up scarce event volunteers.… Read the rest
Presentation:
Mike McPherson KQ9P will tell us about Mesh Link.
Bill Pond N0WP will discuss the club repeater system.
Location:
NRAO Auditorium, 520 Edgemont Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903.… Read the rest
We had a great time last year operating the AARC booth at the inaugural Charlottesville Mini Maker Faire. We talked with a steady stream of technically-minded people of all ages curious about all aspects of ham radio. The first event was such a huge success that this is destined to become an annual affair.… Read the rest
The annual club picnic is on Tuesday. A silent auction will be held; bring your surplus amateur radio related equipment and/or cash.
The club will provide the hamburgers, hot dogs, buns, condiments, and drinks. Each member is requested to bring a dish to share appropriate to a summer barbecue.… Read the rest
We had a great weekend with the first of what should be an annual special event honoring the Civilian Conservation Corps (see the pre-event story on this site). Total activations ended up being 16 CCC-related sites in 9 states across the US.… Read the rest
Our next AARC meeting is set for August 12 at 7:00 pm. The meeting will convene at the NRAO and feature Marty Wangberg, W4MBW who will talk about amazing “skyhooks,” magnetic loop antennnas.
Note that meeting is at 7PM, a half houtlr earlier than in the past.… Read the rest
Roanoke Hamfest Saturday 2014-08-02 http://w4ca.com/page.php?5
Berryville Hamfest Sunday 2014-08-03 http://www.shenvalarc.org/hamfest
Roanoke has made an effort to invite our club. Contact jim Owen K4CGY for Roanoke tickets. You can buy a ticket and be eligible for the door prize even if you don’t actually attend.… Read the rest
The Albemarle Amateur Radio Club has established an Awards Committee to
oversee the development and presentation of Club awards. The Committee
is particularly interested in awards that recognize and thereby foster
operating by new hams, encourage participation in Club activities, and
increase the fun of amateur radio.… Read the rest
SUNDAY, July 27th, 2014 starting at the Miller School of Albemarle
Volunteers needed!
Same as usual. No rest stops, SAG vehicles involved, hams needed at corners where we have been before, lunch is provided, safety meeting before race.
Organizer: Ruth Stornetta +1-434-987-5406 (UVA page)
Contact email given on usacycling, though, happens to be for Dean of Faculty, Peter Hufnagel, phufnagel@millerschool.org… Read the rest