The Ak-Sar-Ben Amateur Radio Club will be hosting an entry level amateur radio license course starting May 6 that will run for 3 weeks. This course will be held at the Omaha Police Department Northwest Precinct  10245 Wiesman (North of 103rd and Fort)  The class will meet twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at 7:00 p.m.   The class offers the opportunity to learn about the hobby from local amateur radio operators.  You'll learn more than what is required to pass the test to get your license, you'll get hands on experience with radios and be ready to "Get On The Air" once your license is granted.   Whether you want to just enjoy a rewarding  hobby, or serve Omaha and the surrounding area as an Emergency Communicator or a SKYWARN trained storm spotter or do all three,  Ham Radio is the perfect solution.  There is no charge for the class and all study materials will be provided.  Class size is limited, so if you, or someone you know, is a potential "ham", get signed up now! Contact the Education Committee via  to register or if you have more questions.  Ham Radio... the best wireless plan on earth, and beyond .

Field Day is the biggest event on the USA ham radio calendar each year. More than 2,200 ham radio clubs and 35,000 hams will participate in this one weekend of activities.   It is always held the 4th weekend in June. This year that is June 28th & 29th.  This year the AARC will be at a new location Walnut Creek Recreation Area, just off of Highway 370 at about 90th Street. 

One other important aspect of Field Day is that hams can operate on modes and bands that they can't normally use. Hams that have HF privileges often act as control operators at their stations allowing those without HF privledges to operate on the HF bands. Many a new ham has gotten their first taste of HF operating at Field Day.

Field Day is a big event and needs a lot of hands... contact Corby at to find out what you can do to help. 

Don't forget that the minutes from the monthly club meetings are posted as PDF files.   The minutes can be found in the meetings link on main menu.   73, Doug NG0K,  Secretary.  

Not getting Your Ham Hum.... please check with the membership chair so we can check the records.   Thanks.