At Saturday’s Amateur Radio License Examination Session, we had twelve candidates take a total of 20 exams. All candidates earned a new license class. There was one Extra, two General and nine Technician licenses earned. We had a great showing of nine AARC Volunteer Examiners to proctor the test session.… Read the rest
License Examination Session set for June 2 at NRAO
Our quarterly FCC Amateur Radio License Examinations will be offered on Saturday, June 2, starting at 9 am. The exam will be offered in the National Radio Astronomy Observatory, 520 Edgement Road, Charlottesville. Examinations will be available for all class licenses.… Read the rest
Club Meeting set for June 12 at 7:30 pm
The meeting will take place at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory Headquarters, 520 Edgement Road, Charlottesville. You won’t want to miss this program because it will be a unique opportunity to hear from a very unique author with a great insight into Amateur Radio.… Read the rest
Cruise-In Drew Modest Crowd Despite Weather
Through a cloudy and overcast beginning, the Third Annual Cruise-In enjoyed warm sunshine, cold blustery rain and back to a thick cloud cover all during the six-hour period of the event. Despite the weather anomalies 38 persons signed in of which 14 were non-club members.… Read the rest
Third Annual Virginia Ham Radio Cruise-In all set for Saturday, April 28, 10 am till 4 pm
We have made some more changes in the Third Annual VA Ham Radio Cruise-In. We will offer souvenir QSL Cards and Program folders to all attending and we have added discussion groups such as Emergency Solar Power with a demonstration and discussion, as well as Remote Operations by Jay James W4BSB from Virginia Beach.… Read the rest
Photo Gallery Up Dated With 8 New Member Photos
The Club Photo Gallery (left edge line-up) has been updated with eight new member ID photos in addition to the pictures from the Jefferson Cup Bike Races. Check it out. They are viewed best by reducing your page size to 75% otherwise you will miss an entire column on the ight unless you scroll back and forward.… Read the rest
AARC Public Service Event #2
Sunday, April 1 was the second AARC Public Service event in support of the Jefferson Cup Bike Races. It was a great day for the racers,, despite a couple of minor mishaps that resulted in at least 2 cyclists being transported to the hospital.… Read the rest
AARC Public Service Event #1
The 2012 AARC Public Service Event Schedule is off to a great start. March 24 was the leadoff event and a great success thanks to the efforts of the following participants.
Mike KA4JJD, Jim K4CGY, Doug KK4CEQ, Linda KI5LLB, Roland KK4EDU, Donna KG4FOL, Dayton AA4DH, Elmer KF4UCI, Marty W4MBW, Jim K4JEC, Patsy K4PMC, Manny K4MSR, Shannon KJ4VJR, and Harry W2HD.… Read the rest
Cruise-In
Jim K4JEC emailed the club:
Planning for the Third Annual Cruise-In is underway. We are planning a day in the park with a “bring your own picnic fare – a tailgating party if you like.†Remember, it is a rain or shine event with no cancellation possible.… Read the rest
AARC Public Service Schedule 2012
Here is the 2012 PS schedule of events. This list will be updated as needed so check back here from time and mark these dates on your personal schedule. Volunteers are always needed and appreciated.
March 24 – Saturday – Bel Monte Endurance Run – Blue Ridge Parkway
April 1 – Sunday – Jefferson Cup Bike Races – Kluge Loop
May 5 – Saturday – Devil’s Backbone Mt Cross – Nelson County
May 27 – Sunday – Bike Race – Miller School Loop
June 9 – Saturday – Day 1 MS-150 Bike Tour – UVA Park
June 10 – Sunday – Day 2 MS-150 Bike Tour – UVA Park
July 7 – Saturday – Jefferson Sprint Triathlon
August 25 – Saturday – Devil’s Backbone Mt Cross – Nelson County
September 22 or 23 – Saturday or Sunday – Boys and Girls Club Cycling Challenge
September 29 – Saturday – UROC – Blue Ridge Parkway and Wintergreen… Read the rest