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July is already here and it's time for hotdogs and fireworks... and, thanks to the rain we've been having, the only thing really "hot" is the July AARCover Newsletter!

Reminder: We hope you'll join us at the AARC club meeting on Tuesday, July 2 @ 7:00pm. Location: Applied Research Laboratories, 10,000 Burnet Rd, Austin. The main topics will be D-STAR (by Roy, WA5YZD) and Field Day 2019 report (by Jeff, N5MNW). We'll also have the Solar Weather Summary by Lew, W5IFQ.

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Yes! 100 years!  AARC has been around since 1919 and we're celebrating with a banquet. Seating is limited, so please RSVP early. Click here to download the detailed invitation with more info.

When: Saturday, August 24, 2019 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Freda's Seafood Grille, 10903 Pecan Park Blvd, Austin TX 78750
Price:  $43.00 per person (includes Buffet, Soft drinks & Iced tea.
We will have a special Keynote speaker.
Attendees will receive a goodie bag, which includes a t-shirt to commemorate the event.

Join us for the AARC 100-year Anniversary Banquet. You can pay online!  Click here to view purchase details. Select the quantity, then click Add to cart. After adding to cart, click View Cart to verify the quantity, and then click Proceed to checkout to pay.

It's June and you know what that means... Right?! It's time for Field Day 2019! Read a little about Field Day and other Amateur Radio topics in the June AARCover Newsletter. Reminder: Don't forget the AARC club meeting on Tuesday, June 4 @ 7:00pm. Location: Applied Research Laboratories, 10,000 Burnet Rd, Austin. The main topic will be Field Day. And we'll also have the Solar Weather Summary by Lew, W5IFQ.

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Bad weather is common this time of year. Be prepared and learn more about Lightning and Lightning Safety in this month's issue of the AARCOVER. Enjoy the usual columns - Over the WWWaves, President's Corner, Just for Fun, Action on the Airwaves, and more!

Hear Ye! Hear Ye!  The April 2019 AARCOVER Newsletter is ready for your reading pleasure.  Calendar of events, tidbits of interesting info, and more! Don't miss the tax-free weekend in April for emergency preparedness supplies.  Download it now!

Arrr Mateys!!! There's Pirates On Them Radios!  Read the main article of the  by K5EJL for more about those pirates. Other topics include: What goes in a Go Kit, TCARES WinLink Wednesday, Just for Fun, Action on the Airwaves, and more!  Download now!

If you're looking for something to read by the fireplace in cooler weather, why don't you download a copy of the February AARCover Newsletter? This issue brings another article from K5EJL, Joe (the winner of the Editor's contest for newsletter articles). Regular columns include the Ham Radio Test Results, Over the WWWaves, Just for Fun, the President's Corner, and more! Whether you print it out to work the puzzle, or just view it online, we hope you'll take a look. 

Saturday, February 2 from 8:15am to 4:15pm. Arrive by 8:00 for registration. More details in Upcoming Events page or in SwapNet newsletter.

DE Joe K5EJL:

Paul M. Hargis, W5KA (SK), Birthday Celebration by Joe Fisher, K5EJL ARRL Technical Specialist and CLM (and self-appointed AARC Historian). It’s now become an “every year” thing: the Paul Hargis Birthday Bash. January 12, 1907, was the birth date of Paul Hargis, born right here in Austin. Like last year, let’s do it again at Waterloo Ice House, Burnet Road. And remember, 2019 is the year that we consider to be AARC’s centennial year.

Where: Waterloo Ice House, 8600 Burnet Rd

When: Saturday, January 12, 6:30 p.m. ‘til whenever

As usual your club Historian will pick up the first round, so don’t be too late. Bring show-and-tell (of any kind) if you have some.

73 K5EJL

Be safe if you decide to celebrate and ring in the new year!  In the meantime, the January 2019 edition of the AARCOVER is ready for you to download. Let me know what you think!