ADARC in cooperation with the National Weather Service’s office out of Little Rock held a free class where residents and hams of the area could view a presentation on a large screen, and then by the end of the evening walk out the door as a trained weather spotter.
The event was held at the Workforce Training Center on the campus of UACCM
THE WINTERFEST IS OVER AND DONE FOR THIS YEAR. STEWART AND I, ALONG WITH A LICENSED VERY YOUNG LADY WHO COULD NOT BELEIVE HER GOOD FORTUNE, HAD A VERY GOOD DAY AT WINTERFEST. I WON A HANDHELD RADIO WHICH WILL BE RAFFLED OFF AT OUR NEXT MEETING. MORE ON THAT LATER. WINTERFEST IS THE THIRD WEEK END IN FTEBURARY. PLAN ON GOING NEXT YEAR, IT IS WELL WORTH THE TRIP. MET SOME OLD FRIENDS AND MADE SOME NEW ONES.
REMEMBER I NEXT MEETING IS APRIL 13th. ROGER AND I ARE WORKING ON A GUEST SPEAKER. MORE ON THAT LATER.
MARCH 4th DARDANELLE COMMUNITY CENTER THE RUSSELLVILLE HAMfest. HOPE TO SEE A BUNCH OF FOLKS THERE.
THE FIRST ANNUAL SWAPFEST ON THE RIDGE WILL BE SATURDAY APRIL 22 AT CROWLEY’S RIDGE STATE PARK, WALCOTT, AR. SPONSORED BY THE CROWLEY’S RIDGE ARC. MORE INFO AT http://www.crarc.net. I PLAN ON GOING. ANOTHER CHANCE TO SEE OLD FRIENDS AND MAKE NEW ONES.
DON’T FORGER THE STORM SPOTTER CLASS AT UACCM ON MARCH 9th 6pm. IF YOU NEED MORE INFO, CONTACT ME.
WELL, I THINK THAT IS ALL THE DAMAGE I CAN DO FOR NOW, BUT I AM PLANNING MORE.
73
JIM AF5EI
WOOHOO it’s finally time for some eyeball QSO’s. The Hoxie Hamfest is this coming Friday and Saturday, 2/17 and 2/18/2023. This is the website: https://w5wra.org/index.php/2023/01/11/winterfest-2023/ It’s a wonderful get-together. It’s the first Arkansas Hamfest of the year! The Russellville Hamfest is now known as the Arkansas River Valley Hamfest. It’s scheduled for 4/4/2023. This is the website: https://sites.google.com/view/arv-hamfest/home Be sure to note the different location from previous years. This Hamfest is always well attended and there is no doubt some radio-trading and story swapping (tall tales and leg pulling) will be going on! Repeater owners and Trustees take note: The Arkansas Repeater Council will hold it’s yearly meeting at the Arkansas River Valley Hamfest. I don’t have an agenda for the Hamfest yet, so I don’t know what time it will occur. There will be a business meeting, so be sure to make time to be there. This meeting was held at Queen Wilhemena Hamfest last year, and we heard from a LOT of people that wanted it to be closer to the middle of the state. Of course, our Section Manager N5LKE plans to be at both. Jay and I both are looking forward to seeing everyone. Please let us know if there is anything we might help you with.
73,
J.M. Rowe N5XFW
AR Section SEC
IT WAS A GOOD DAY. HAD A GOOD BUNCH OF HAMs (17) AND A COUPLE OF NON-HAMs JOIN US. I THINK THE STORMS THE NIGHT BEFORE AND THE COOLER WEATHER LIMITED ATTENDANCE. I MET SOME OLD FRIENDS AND MADE A COUPLE OF NEW ONES AS I AM SURE ALL THAT ATTENDED DID AS WELL. THAT IS WHAT IT IS ALL ABOUT. WE SETUP A HF RIG AND MADE A FEW CONTACTS. IT WAS ALSO A LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR OUR CLUB ON HOW TO IMPROVE AND PLAN FOR NEXT YEAR. NEXT YEAR IT WILL BE ON THE FIRST SATURDAY IN NOVEMBER, SO MARK YOUR CALENDARS. IF ANYONE HAS SUGGESTIONS FOR NEXT YEAR, LET ME HEAR FROM YOU. THIS EVENT IS ABOUT AND FOR YOU.
I WANT TO THANK EVERYONE WHO HELPED ME UNPACK AND REPACK MY TRUCK AND THOSE THAT SET UP THE HF RIG.
YA’ALL HAVE A GREAT DAY.
JIM AF5EI
ARKANSAS DIAMOND AMATEUR RADIO CLUB THIRD ANNUAL FUN AND FELLOWSHIP DAY
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
FOR 5 NOVEMBER 2022.
MORRILTON CITY PARK.
BRING YOUR OWN FOOD, WATER AND COLD DRINKS WILL BE PROVIDED.
TAILGATEING ONLY, OR BRING YOUR OWN TABLE.
VEs WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR TESTING.
(Talk to AF5IE before you come for testing)
Come join us for a day of fun and fellowship. Meet new folks and maybe put a face to those hams you have met on the air. We will throw some wire up in the trees and set up a couple of HF rigs, or bring your own rig. If you have something sell or trade, bring it.
HAVE QUESTIONS OR NEED
MORE INFO CONTACT JIM AT AF5EI@YAHOO.COM
Call Sign:KE5FSY
Meeting Time:Second Thursday Quarterly starting in January/April/July/October
Section:ARAffiliation Date:Sep 15th 2004
Call Sign:KE5FSY
Meeting Time:Second Thursday Quarterly starting in January/April/July/October
Section:ARAffiliation Date:Sep 15th 2004
Specialties: General Interest, Public Service/Emergency, RepeatersServices
Offered: Club Newsletter, Entry-Level License Classes, General Or Higher License Classes, License Test Sessions, Mentor
ADARC was formed in the 1960’s by local amateur radio operators for camaraderie, to help promote interest in the hobby with local individuals/communities, and to also promote the community services that ham radio can provide.
The repeater, KE5FSY is located on top of Petit Jean mountian, in Conway County. The frequency is 146.865 Mhz with a standard “minus” offset. Tone access for the repeater is 141.3.
The repeater is also used for Skywarn weather spotting activities in Conway County.
If you are interested in being part of ARES/RACES, weather spotting, or just becoming a licensed amateur radio operator to join these great community services, or just the hobby itself, contact ADARC or any of it’s members for further information to help you get started.
ADARC Membership is open to all licensed amateurs in and around Conway County. Membership dues/donations are due every January to gain or maintain membership status.
The dues help cover insurance costs for the repeater system, and it’s related fees.
If you would like more information, or have any questions about ADARC, feel free to drop us an email, and we will gladly respond to answer your comments & questions.
73’s, ADARC
