K0USA
A Few Temporary Rule Waivers from ARRL for FD 2020
- Details
- Category: 2020 Field Day
For Field Day 2020 only, Class D stations may work all other Field Day stations, including other Class D stations, for points.
Field Day rule 4.6 defines Class D stations as “Home stations,” including stations operating from permanent or licensed station locations using commercial power. Class D stations ordinarily may only count contacts made with Class A, B, C, E, and F Field Day stations, but the temporary rule waiver for 2020 allows Class D stations to count contacts with other Class D stations for QSO credit.
In addition, for 2020 only, an aggregate club score will be published, which will be the sum of all individual entries indicating a specific club (similar to the aggregate score totals used in ARRL affiliated club competitions).
Ordinarily, club names are only published in the results for Class A and Class F entries, but the temporary rule waiver for 2020 allows participants from any Class to optionally include a single club name with their submitted results following Field Day.
For example, if Podunk Hollow Radio Club members Becky, W1BXY, and Hiram, W1AW, both participate in 2020 Field Day — Hiram from his Class D home station, and Becky from her Class C mobile station — both can include the radio club’s name when reporting their individual results. The published results listing will include individual scores for Hiram and Becky, plus a combined score for all entries identified as Podunk Hollow Radio Club.
The Official Name for the AARC is: "AK SAR BEN ARC"
Due date to ARRL is 7/28/2020
ARRL LOG SITE IS:
http://field-day.arrl.org/fdentry.php
Due date to AARC is 07/15/2020
AARC LOG SITE IS:
https://tinyurl.com/AARCLogSubmission2020
The Full ARRL Field Day Rules are here: ARRL Field Day 2020 Rules
The ARRL Waiver of rules can be found here: Temporary Rules Waivers for ARRL Field Day 2020
Check here for more info: http://www.aksarbenarc.org/home/index.php/2020-field-day
The 2020 Great Plains Super Launch (GPSL) Update
- Details
- Category: General Information
New Members Voted in During Pandemic
- Details
- Category: Club News
We welcome our first two Aksarben ARC “PANDEMIC” members:
Robert Mitchell KE0ZUP and Thomas (Tom) Blocher KE0ULW
As we continue to learn how to conduct our socially distant meetings on Zoom and the repeater it was exciting to introduce these new members to the club. We look forward to the day when we can welcome them in person and put a face to the voice we hear on the radio.
Respectfully:
Brian Sohl KE0GKB
Aksarben ARC
Secretary
Meeting Location And Test Session Updates
- Details
- Category: Club News
Due to the COVID-19 virus the Red Cross has closed it's doors to outside groups using their facilities. (and as of 6/18/2020 - this is still in effect) This is only temporary but will impact AARC club meetings and of course the License Exam Sessions for at least a few weeks. There are also the guidelines set by the Federal Government as well as the Douglas County Health Department that we do not gather in large groups. When this changes we will be able to meet again. Stay Tuned for updates
If you are looking for license test information - Until further notice all of our VE sessions are appointment only NO WALK INS! - please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for current status and locations of the Test Sessions This site will be updated as information is made available to the web master.
Renew Your AARC Membership Online
- Details
- Category: Membership
You can now renew your dues online via PayPal.
This option is ONLY available to renew your membership if you are currently a member in the Ak-Sar-Ben Amateur Radio Club.
This method cannot be used for new applicants, or anyone who was not a paid member since 2015.
If your membership has lapsed (per the bylaws to remain current dues must be paid by March 1st of each year) after a year of inactivity your name is removed from the primary roster. In that case please resubmit a membership application with your dues to the club's address or bring it to a club meeting.
Also, per the bylaws, new members must submit a membership application and be voted upon by the club membership before we deposit your payment. At this time it was decided not to accept payment for new members via the online method.
Please consider adding $1 to offset the costs of processing through PayPal. You can select this from the drop down menu and add it to your cart.
If you have any questions please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
AkSarBen ARC
PO Box 24551
Omaha, NE 68124
RENEWALS ONLY!!!!
Equipment Library
- Details
- Category: Club Equipment
As a Service to its members, the AARC has available some items that members might need occasionaly.
Members of the Ak-Sar-Ben Amateur Radio Club, who are in good standing (that means current on your dues!) and possesses an active FCC issued US Amateur Radio License may borrow one of two Icom HTs. The radios are a basic 2 meter radio which is great for the new user. It has a NiMH battery and a drop in charger and an alkaline pack making it the perfect if you need to borrow a rig to help with that community service event, or if you are just itching to get on the air as you shop for your new radio. Completely programmable from the keyboard there is no need for the complication of computer based programming.
The radios are available for checkout at any club meeting and you can use it to your hearts content for then next month. Just bring it back to the next month's club meeting. If you can't make a meeting for either check out or return, you can contact the equipment committee at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to make arrangement for its return. Someone else might be waiting!
We also have an MFJ-259B Antenna Analyzer and an MFJ-949C Versa Tuner as well... Both are available for pick up at a club meeting with advanced notice you want to borrow them.
At this time there is no other equipment on the loan list.
Please review the Loan Agreement at the link below.
| Item | Serial Number | Borrower | Date Due Back |
| Icom V80 Kit #1 | 25006471 | Available | |
| Icom V80 Kit #2 | 25006472 | Available | |
| ARRL Intro To Morse Code CD Set |
N/A | Available | |
| MFJ-259B Antenna Analyzer | N/A | Available | |
| MFJ-949C Versa Tuner II | N/A | Available |
To review the Equipment Loan Agreement click this link.
