Albany Amateur Radio Association

Emergency communications in a winter environment is just as important as the preparations and practice that is done each summer but with some additional unique operational concerns. This exercise will take place under possibly adverse winter conditions. Operation will be indoors (heated) in a lodge at the park with rudimentary kitchen (water for washing and drinking must be brought in, though microwave, toaster oven and refrigerator are available) and sanitary facilities (outdoor portajohns). We will plan to operate the full 24 hour period starting Saturday at 2 PM. There will be limited (12 hours total by the rules) setup starting at 2 PM Friday and continuing Saturday morning. Present plans are for one station (possibly two) on commercial power, laptop logging and wire antennas with operation in SSB, CW and digital. We do not expect that this is for everyone, but if you want to join in this unique exercise, please sign up.

	ALBANY AMATEUR RADIO ASSOCIATION ALBANY, NY Since 1912
HOME OFFICERS MEETINGS B-PLUS EVENTS CALENDAR PUBLIC SERVICE VE TESTING AWARDS AARA SPRINT KB SOFTWARE PHOTOS LINKS HISTORY E-MAIL REFLECTOR MEMBERSHIP ARRL QSL Bureau	Meetings: February 15, 2019: March 8, 2019 January 27 - 28 -- Winter Field Day Lawson Lake County Park in Feura Bush Emergency communications in a winter environment is just as important as the preparations and practice that is done each summer but with some additional unique operational concerns. This exercise will take place under possibly adverse winter conditions. Operation will be indoors (heated) in a lodge at the park with rudimentary kitchen (water for washing and drinking must be brought in, though microwave, toaster oven and refrigerator are available) and sanitary facilities (outdoor portajohns). We will plan to operate the full 24 hour period starting Saturday at 2 PM. There will be limited (12 hours total by the rules) setup starting at 2 PM Friday and continuing Saturday morning. Present plans are for one station (possibly two) on commercial power, laptop logging and wire antennas with operation in SSB, CW and digital. We do not expect that this is for everyone, but if you want to join in this unique exercise, please sign up. Thanks to the Albany County Sheriff's Office for making this outstanding facility available at no charge and to AARA for its cooperation and assistance. January 2019 B-Plus is here ARRL Outgoing QSL Bureau AARA 2018 Field Day - Click here for additional pictures
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	The Albany Amateur Radio Association, Incorporated (AARA) was founded in 1912, and is an American Radio Relay League (ARRL) affiliated Amateur Radio club. The mission of the AARA is to provide a common meeting forum for Radio Amateurs, provide emergency and public service communications and to provide amateur radio operator training. Centered in the Capital District of Upstate New York, AARA operates the K2CT/RPT repeater on 145.19 MHz (PL 103.5). The club callsign is K2CT. The Club Station Trustee is K2EP. Membership is open to everyone. Show up at a meeting or contact any of the offiicers. The Albany County Amateur Emergency Services (ACACES) is A subgroup of the AARA.