Last Newsletter of 2008!

This Thursday (4 December) the club will have it's normal program night with a couple twists:

1. Annual Club Officer Elections - Since all of the primary officers are running unopposed we'll have an actual election to fill two positions for Director.

Happy Thanksgiving from The Field Day Team. 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, please send an e-mail to: fd09@w3vpr.org

Here’s the most current Field Day video.

The fun is just beginning!

Greetings...

On Jan 17, AARC Jr. (KI3DS) will participate in the winter phone version of the North American QSO Party at the AARC Clubhouse from 1:00 pm (17 Jan) until 1:00 am (18 Jan).

This is another great training opportunity in preparation for Field Day, especially for Technician and new General class licensees. C'mon over to the clubhouse and play on the radio. Everyone is welcome!

1. Third-Party issues are minimized.
2. The contest lasts only 12 hours
3. The exchange is simple: Name and State.
4. One Team with two transmitters

The first annual(?) Sweepstakes Picnic was a modest success with approximately 20 club members participating despite the Tornado watch, high winds and rain. From 3pm on Saturday thru 3pm on Sunday, approximately 30 folks stopped by the clubhouse. Most of them enjoyed a repast of hmburgers, hotdogs, potato salad, cole slaw, etc. and in the morning Bob(AA3RR) made pancakes.

The ARRL has published the results from Field Day 2008 on their web-site and in the December issue of QST.

ARRL Summary

The total number of submitted by clubs, groups and individuals = 2410

The total number QSOs made = 1,226,258 (avg 509 [High=10,709 Low=1]).

The total number of participants/visitors = 35,767 (avg 15 [High=198 Low=1])

There are three power multipliers used to determine the score:

5 = 5w or less and using batteries, solar panels, wind generators or water generators
2 = 6-150 watts
1 = 151-1500 watts

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

This online edition does NOT contain the membership renewal form

If you prefer to use the 'old method' of submitting your dues with the renewal application please download the attached Renewal Form in PDF format and mail it with your dues.

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!