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OUR AMATEUR RADIO OPERATORS GROUP WAS FOUNDED OVER 82 YEARS AGO TO PROMOTE THE GROWTH AND ENJOYMENT OF HAM RADIO IN THE NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA AND NORTHWESTERN WISCONSIN AREA.

 

 

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The A.R.A.C. handbook has been added to the web page. Go to the Forms and Preambles menu for your copy. 

We are starting a new idea here on our website.  Go to the current information page, in the drop down menu, for more information on our newest idea Dr. ARAC.

ARAC HAM BREAKFAST is on Saturday May 26, 2Ø12  8:ØØ  A.M. at Farley's Family Restaurant.   Check this link "breakfast" for more information..

The May newsletter is now on the web site.  Same place as always.  Thanks Diane and Jeff.

Note that the June 5, 2Ø12 board meeting will be at Sammy's Pizza in West Duluth.  Eats 6:15 meeting at 7:ØØ.

Grandma's Marathon is sponsoring the Men's and Women's National Championships this year.  The date is June 16, 2Ø12.  We are looking for help to provide health and welfare communications during the marathon.  If you are interested in helping get a hold of AA0AW at aa0aw@arrl.net .  We will add you to the roster.  TNX

Field Day is probably one of the premier events that amateur radio operators do every year.  Once again the ARAC is attempting to secure an operating place at the Thompson Hill Rest Area in Duluth.  Keep an eye out here as more information developes.

Do you want to see more ICE STATION ZZL pictures?  "Click here for the pics"

Our May 1Ø, 2Ø12 meeting will be held at the Copper Top Church.  Meeting will start at 7:ØØpm.

A new testing opportunity in May is scheduled.  Go to the drop down menu and look under testing.

Check out the new Contest information in the drop down menu or just click on this link.  www.thearac.org/contest.htm

Interested in DX countries on the HF frequencies?  Then go to www.thearac.org/DX this week  for the latest DX information.

 The U.S. Military will be doing a Crossband Communications test on Saturday May 12.  Click on this link for more info.  "times and frequencies"

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Arial Lift Bridge at the tip of Lake Superior

 

 

 

 

 

 

HAM FEST 2012

   

A good looking group enjoy in an eyeball QSO.  Left to right: Denny WØDIO,Jerry NØBNG, Roger K0MVJ, Gary KDØCVO, Tim NØUJJ, and Al K9KDK.             

ARAC HAM FEST 2012 PRIZE WINNERS

 

 

              PRIZE:                                                                  WINNER:

 

 GRAND PRIZE:  $500 from ARAC                 Charles Hals/K0CRH – North Branch, MN

 Second Prize:  J Pole antenna                            Dave Vandenburg/WA8DOF – Gwinn, MI

 Third Prize:  Hinckley Casino                            Teresa Dall/KA0CDO – Carlton, MN

 (2 nights & buffet)

 Fourth Prize:  Black Bear Casino                      Cliff Tanner/AC0FO – Carlton, MN

 (1 night & buffet)

 Fifth Prize:  Leather jacket                                Phil Moorey/VE3AXL – Kakabeca Falls, Ontario

 Sixth Prize:  Watch                                             Al Babcock/K9KDK – Superior, WI

 Seventh Prize:  Afghan                                       Michael Hartman/WG0I – Minneapolis, MN

 Eighth Prize:  Fleece blanket                             Bruce Jungwirth/K0SON – Scandia, MN

Don't forget the Fallfest on Saturday September 29, 2012 in Carlton at the Four Seasons Recreation facility.

Carlton FLYER

 

 

    Two of our helpers in the Fest kitchen.  Carmyn and Pat.  Now you tell me what looks sweeter?