Update: Thanks to those that participated in this event. Out of the three events we have had this year, this event proved to be the hardest as band conditions were not favorable. The weather was also a factor for us, as the nice weather had many people outside enjoying the day. The turn out was light at the clubhouse with 9 people showing up. We ended up working 22 counties out of 67 available. It was decided to end the contest early as more than 2 hours had past without anyone else showing up. The radio's were turned off at 5PM.

UPDATE: Hard to beleive are second contest on the year is now in the books. I would like to thank all that showed up and made this a successful event. Upon initial review here are the stats:
Participants:14
Licensed:11
Non-licensed:4

CW QSO's:35 Points:70
Phone QSO's:63 Points:63
Sum of CW + Phone: 133
Power LOW (under 150 watts x 1.5) Points:199.5
Wisconsin Counties:40
Contacts X Multipliers:7880
Final Score:7880

Can you beleive it March is now half over and we are less than 100 days away from Field Day 2009. Here is the latest from The Field Day Team. Time is getting close, please start making plans to participate in this years event. For those that have signed up we would like to say THANKYOU!, In the coming months the Field Day Planning Committee will provide monthly sometimes biweekly updates as well as video reminders about Field Day (27-28 June 2009).

Remember, if you have questions, comments, suggestions, etc. regarding Field Day or if you want to volunteer to help set-up/take down, operate, take pictures, or other stuff, or just plan on attending please send an e-mail to: fd09@w3vpr.org

Here’s the most current Field Day video.

The fun is just beginning!

This Friday evening (the 27th) and Saturday afternoon we will be participating in the CQ WPX contest. Our plan is to begin setup at approx 7PM on Friday, be operational by 8PM. We are planning on working the contest till approx 2AM Saturday, then returning Saturday afternoon. Three stations will be operating, Friday and Saturday. Anyone that wants to stop by the clubhouse is welcome to do so. Saturday finger foods will be available. If you can stop by bring and a plate to share, get on the radio, or just want to socialize with others, your welcome to do so. Hope to see you this weekend!

It is with regret and sorrow that Doug Stroble KB3HAM has passed on. Doug was a regular on the .105 repeater for several years before heading off to Co. to continue his education. Below is the announcement posted from the Gazzette.net website.

Douglas Donald Strobel, 20, of Damascus and Denver, Colo., died suddenly in his sleep on Friday, less than a week after returning to college from winter break.

Born Nov. 18, 1988, he was the son of David Strobel of Mount Airy and Cynthia D. Strobel of Damascus.

Anne Arundel Radio Club was asked to give a demo to Den Pack 2 of Pack 412 in Pasadena this Thursday evening (the 22nd) at approx 7PM. Since this group is pretty young (most are 7 years old) we have developed a plan which will last approx 45-60 minutes. Our location is close enough that we will use HT's to access the 147.075 repeater. Part of our presentation is to allow the kids to make a contact or two. We are looking for a couple people that can help us with the contacts, If you are able to monitor the .075 machine on Thursday evening between 7-8PM please let me know.

Press Release
2009 Presidential Inaugural Law Enforcement and
Public Safety Public Affairs Subcommittee Announces
Joint Transportation Plan
January 7, 2009
JIC-01
Contact: District Department of Transportation, 202-671-3490
Virginia State Police, 804-674-2789
Maryland State Highway Administration, 410-545-0303
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, 202- 962-1051
U.S. Capitol Police, 202-224-1677
U.S. Park Police, 202-619-7163
U.S. Secret Service, 202-406-5708

To read the entire release please download the attached PDF.

Click the following link on the left hand menu page, "Novemeber Sweeps" to follow the action at the club house in near real time.

But wait there's more. This is AARC Jr. first annual November Sweepstakes picnic! Not only will we be participating in the contest, we are planning a picnic on the 15th all are welcome to stay as long as you wish and help kickoff the start of the contest after a nice meal. Please click on the Title above for more information.
As you have heard many times by now; The fun is just beginning!

As you know, planning for Field Day 2009 has begun in earnest. In the coming months the Field Day Planning Committee will provide monthly updates as well as video reminders about Field Day (27-28 June 2009).

Remember, if you have questions, comments, suggestions, etc. regarding Field Day please send them to: fd09@w3vpr.org

Here’s the most current Field Day video.

The fun is just beginning!