Whether you’re making your first contact on HF or you’re a first-time participant in a contest-like activity, Field Day can be a little overwhelming. So what should you expect and how do you prepare?

Generally speaking, you’re going to hear a lot of noise and gibberish. If you listen carefully, you’ll begin to hear bits and pieces of call signs, assuming you’re listening to voice or Morse.
You'll want to learn how to tune in signals with your rig so play around and learn how to tune-in a signal so it sounds sharp and clear even with nine or ten stations all around it.

Here it is!

Bring Kids or Grand Kids

Woodland Beach Volunteer Fire Dept., 500 Londontown Rd, Edgewater, Md. is having a Fire Prevention Open House on October 18 from 10 AM till 2 PM. The Anne Arundel County Mobile Command & Communication Unit (MCCU) will be on display. This unit includes 4 radios used exclusively by the county RACES members, operating in the HF, VHF and UHF bands. Please bring your kids and/or grand kids for fire prevention.

From Paul KB3KWT The oldest member of the kids club

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!

Planning for Field Day 2009 has begun and we plan to set the standard for fun.

Field Day is a team event. And since you are part of the team, we need your help and support.
Watch the video to learn how you can help.

The fun is just beginning!

To watch the video below, let the video completely load. The "box" will turn gray. Double click your cursor in the gray box and you'll have the movie appear "full screen" on your monitor. Enjoy.

I am always amazed at the amount of press time the AARC group gets. For those that are relatively new to the club, AARC members have been featured on the cover of QST, where many articles have been published from members, the ARRl website, and been guest speakers at the Dayton Hamvention. Plus many other websites and publications. If you subscribe to World Radio Magazine, you may have seen a couple familiar faces. The Sept edition features a brief write up about the Laural VEC.

It’s open to everyone here is the schedule, Please join in.

Oct 11,,, Chapter 6A,,, 9A.M. - Noon VE Testing Session Noon – 3PM
Oct 18,,, Chapter 6B,,, 9A.M. - Noon
Oct 25,,, Chapter 7A,,, 9A.M. - Noon
Nov 1,,, Chapter 7B,,, 9A.M. - Noon
Nov 8,,, Chapter 8A,,, 9A.M. - Noon VE Testing Session Noon – 3PM
Nov 15,,, Chapter 8B,,, 9A.M. - Noon
Nov 22,,, Chapter 9A,,, 9A.M. - Noon
Nov 29,,, Chapter 9B,,, 9A.M. - Noon
Dec 6,,, Chapters 10,11,,, 9A.M. - Noon
Dec 13,,, Test Day,,, VE Testing Session Noon – 3PM

from: Brian Belanger an AARC Club Member who is very active with the Antique Radio Club.

Each year in October the Mid-Atlantic Antique Radio Club holds a major event at the DFRC called "Fallfest." This consists of a large parking lot flea market and a large auction. We invite hams to attend as well as antique radio collectors. There will be a lot of vintage ham gear for sale both in the flea market and auction. There is no charge for admission or flea market spaces, but there is a commission charged for those who wish to sell items in the auction. Last year's event was a great success, and we expect this year's event to be even bigger. Last year the Anne Arundel Amateur Radio Club provided a couple of people and set up a flea market booth to sell ARRL literature. We would like to invite the club to do so again this year. The date is Sunday, Oct. 19. Please pass on the word and let me know if there is interest in participating again this year.