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Ham-Com is No More
February 2, 2021
After 41 years, Ham-Com is closing its doors. Full Story: https://sites.google.com/hamcom.org/ham-com
Earthlings and astronauts chat away, via ham radio
January 2, 2021
A ham radio set can be had for a few hundred bucks. Perhaps that explains, in part, the appeal of having one of humankind’s greatest scientific inventions …
FCC adopts Order for Amateur Radio license fees
January 1, 2021
On December 23, 2020, FCC adopted the Report and Order for a new application fee schedule which includes Amateur Radio licensees. The initially suggested fee of …
2020: A challenging yet productive year
December 8, 2020
2020 has been an unusual year. But in spite of Covid-19, we had a very good year! The annual Lou Withrow SkyWarn training was held at the Austin Community …
Congratulations to our 2021 AARC Officers!
November 4, 2020
Running unopposed, our incumbent officers ran for another term and were unanimously elected to continue into 2021! Congratulations to all!
A Beginners Intro to WSPRnet
October 6, 2020
A Beginners Intro to WSPRnet presented by Michael Skurka, K5MSK WSPRnet_20201006Download
September Newsletter – READY!
September 1, 2020
Did you know that the FCC is proposing new fess for Amateur Radio Licenses? Read more about it in the current issue of the AARCOVER newsletter. Also check out …
DEFCON 28 – Ham Radio Village – Recordings available
August 11, 2020
Recordings of past presentations are available at the twitch.tv link below. DEFCON 28 (a well-known hacker conference) is online this year and is FREE to attend …
Technical Presentations Available
August 5, 2020
The technical presentations from the AARC monthly meetings can be found in the Technical section. Click on Technical in the menu above to go there. August 4, …
AARC is looking for a new Editor
July 28, 2020
Due to current conditions and real-life work situation, I have no choice to but to step down as Editor. AARC needs someone who can take over. I will donate the …
It's hot, Hot, HOT! Newsletter time…
July 28, 2020
Hot! Is it the weather? Or the August AARCOVER Newsletter? That’s for you to decide. So why not cool off indoors with the latest newsletter. Learn some hints …
Happy 4th of July! It's AARCOVER time!
July 4, 2020
Celebrate Independence Day and download the latest AARCOVER newsletter. Check out the contest hints and tips from KG5RXG. Catch up on a few news items from the …
AARC Presentations for June Meeting are Online
June 3, 2020
You can view and download the presentations from the June Meeting of the Austin Amateur Radio Club from the Technical page.
NEW – PDF document with repeater antennas on KVUE tower
May 27, 2020
Go to the Repeater Info page and download the PDF document which shows placement of the W5KA repeater antennas on the KVUE tower. It includes bearings and …
Remote Amateur License Exam Sessions
May 10, 2020
Can’t wait for in-person exams? There are several groups around the country now providing Remote Amateur License Exam Sessions. (Sorry… NO remote sessions from …
FCC Clarification Regarding Remote Exam Testing
May 2, 2020
Per the FCC’s Public Notice released April 30, 2020. “We make clear here that nothing in the FCC’s rules prohibits remote testing, and prior FCC approval is not …
NCDXF/IARU Beacon Network
April 5, 2020
NCDXF/IARU Beacon Network by Lew Thompson (W5IFQ) NCDXF_Beacons_2020-04-07Download
Travis County ARES – March 24th General Meeting is cancelled
March 13, 2020
In response to the Corona virus disease (COVID-19) pandemic the Travis County ARES March 24th General Meeting is cancelled. Public Health officials advise that …
W5YI Exam Session for March is CANCELLED
March 13, 2020
In an abundance of caution due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, and the fact that the St. Edward’s campus is closed until further notice, the W5YI exam …
Zombies, Hamfests, and more in the March AARCOVER!
March 1, 2020
Zombies, Hamfests, and more… Oh my! Yes. The March 2020 edition of the AARCOVER newsletter covers a wide range of interests. Whether it’s scholarships (yes, …