Ham of the Month Archive
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Ham of the Month Archive
[vc_message css=””]As this club has been in service for 100+ years, and we are looking to modernize this list. If you have archives of old versions or can help us fill in the missing data, please contact us.[/vc_message][vc_column_text css=””]The Austin Amateur Radio Club (AARC) Ham of the Month archive celebrates the operators who have gone above and beyond in service to our club and the wider amateur radio community. Each month highlights individuals whose dedication, curiosity, and generosity embody the very best of the hobby. Whether through technical innovation, mentoring new operators, supporting emergency communication efforts, or simply bringing enthusiasm to every contact, these members remind us what it means to be an engaged and active ham.
This archive serves as both recognition and inspiration. By looking back at the remarkable contributions of each honoree, we not only honor their hard work but also encourage others to follow in their footsteps. The spirit of amateur radio thrives because of people like them—those who give their time, share their knowledge, and help strengthen the bonds that keep our community vibrant.
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Ham of the Month - 2024
| Month | Ham | Service to Club/Community |
|---|---|---|
| December | -- | |
| November | -- | |
| October | ||
| September | Rex Schuller, K8REX | |
| Bill Hasbrook, W5BWM | ||
| James Gorman, KC0YDP | ||
| Dave Serafine, K5DAV | ||
| Mike Zimmermann, W5ZIM | MS-150 Team | |
| August | Glen Meter, W5MTR | |
| July | Paul Kinney, KD5VRU | |
| June | Roy Walker, WA5YZD | |
| Steve Long, AG5TR | ||
| May | Rex Schuller, K8REX | |
| April | Roy Walker, WA5YZD | |
| March | Patrick Rogers, W5DVG | |
| February | Rolf Lagerquist, AA5RL | |
| Kevin Dumlevy, N5KOD | ||
| January | Jeff Schmidt, N5MWN | |
| Joe Fisher, K5EJL |
Ham of the Month - 2023
| Month | Ham | Service to Club/Community |
|---|---|---|
| October | Colin Wright, K5KEX | Critical Infrastructure Drill Organization |
| September | Mark Jenkins, W5MPJ | Scholarship Awards Work |
| August | Jeff Schmidt, N5MWN | |
| July | Paul Kinney, KD5VRU | Broadband HamNet at Field Day |
| June | Glenn Meter, W5MTR | MS 150 Ride Coordinator |
| May | Paul Fenrich, KA5FZU | Fox Hunting Specialist |
| April | Ernesto Raices, KI5PZN | Elected New President |
| March | Kerby Spruiell, KG5DLD | Good service as Past President |
| February | Jon Penner, N5MHI | Fixing antennae after ice storm |
| January | Danielle Locke, TBD | |
| Tim Lamb, N5TML | Organizing AARC’s first Christmas party in three years |
Ham of the Month - 2022
| Month | Ham | Service to Club/Community |
|---|---|---|
| December | -- | |
| November | -- | |
| October | -- | |
| September | -- | |
| August | -- | |
| July | -- | |
| June | -- | |
| May | -- | |
| April | -- | |
| March | Jeff Schmidt, N5MNW | |
| Lori Schmidt, KM5MQ | ||
| February | Joe Fisher, K5EJL | |
| January | Ed Cox, KE3D | Elmering, donations of time and money to the club, esp. the Red Cross radio room |
Ham of the Month - 2021
| Month | Ham | Service to Club/Community |
|---|---|---|
| December | Glen Jenkins, WB4FTK | |
| November | Patrick Rogers, W5DVG | |
| October | Mark Jenkins, W5MPJ | Various financial and insurance services to the club, as well as being club Webmaster. |
| September | Matt Domsch, N5MLD | Organizing the Boy Scouts Radio Merit Badge outing in Bastrop. |
| August | Mark Allen Cannary (SK), KB5VY | General Service to the Club over the years. |
| July | Phil Bautista, AA5EX | Updating TCARES Training Materials |
| June | Mickey McInnis, WX5U | |
| May | Joe Ramacciotti, KC5DFP | |
| April | Lew Thompson, W5IFQ | |
| March | Ron Brown, K6EER | |
| February | Joe Canfield, N5HPC | |
| January | Raymond Mack, W5IFS |
Ham of the Month - 2018
| Month | Ham | Service to Club/Community |
|---|---|---|
| December | -- | |
| November | -- | |
| October | -- | |
| September | -- | |
| August | -- | |
| July | -- | |
| June | -- | |
| May | -- | |
| April | WB5AOH, Bob | |
| March | WA5YZD, Roy | |
| February | KG5DLD, Kerby | |
| January | KG5RHR, Shawn |
Ham of the Month - 2015
| Month | Service to Club/Community | |
|---|---|---|
| December | -- | |
| November | -- | |
| October | Scott Steelman | |
| Jeff Schmidt, N5MNW | ||
| September | Mitch London | |
| August | Mary Steelman | |
| July | Dave Rivenberg | |
| Paul Kinney | ||
| June | Rodney Warner | |
| May | Marie Vander Weele | |
| April | Mark Esslinger | |
| March | Roger Wines | |
| February | Paul Fenrich | |
| January | Rick Chapman | |
| Don Dudley | ||
| Bob Morgan, WB5AOH |
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