Hams in the park
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On the second Saturday of each month, local ham radio operators meet at the Long Lake Regional Park in New Brighton to operate, show off their gear and test ham radio related equipment. The event starts at noon. The next date for this event is 4/10/2021. This is an event of interest to ACRC members, but is not an ACRC event. Hope to see you there!
Fete Des Lacs
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Save the date!
July 13 - 18, 2021 is the Centerville Fete Des Lacs festival.
Online Skywarn Training
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- Written by Shawn Rung
Skywarn training for 2021!
See the below information from Theresa from the Metro Skywarn organization. Multiple training dates are available. Attendance is limited.
Below is the link to the class schedule! As we previously announced, training will be held online through Zoom this year. Classes will be 2.5 hours and PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! One registration per household (or two if you need to use multiple devices to view or listen).
Please read all of the items below for important information:
- To avoid having everyone come to training this year, I worked with the National Weather Service to create the following schedule. If you last took training in …
* 2018 and years prior – attend training this year
* 2019 or 2020 – attend training in 2022
- Please log in 15 minutes before class starts to ensure you can connect. (morning classes begin at 9am, afternoon classes at 1pm, and evening classes at 6:30pm)
- If you are able, please use your computer’s audio to connect instead of your phone as we are limited in the number of participants we can have. We will be using Zoom’s chat for questions and answers instead of verbal questions.
- We recommend you use a computer with speakers so you can view the detailed photos and videos we display. You may not be able to see those details on a tablet or phone. Feel free to hook your device up to your TV!
- Be sure to download Zoom well before class. Go to Zoom.com, then select Resources, then Download Zoom Client. Under Resources, Zoom also offers tutorials and live training sessions on how to use Zoom.
- To help with bandwidth, we ask that you do not use your camera during class.
- Avoid using Wi-Fi and plug directly into your modem to ensure smooth playing of the presentation.
- After class, we will be sending you an email that includes a link for registration. You must complete that within 3 full days after the class in order to get credit. We will send you an updated spotter card once we’ve updated your registration. If you are new, we will only be issuing ids for amateur radio operators. The NWS will not be issuing Skywatcher id’s this year (for those who do not have an amateur radio license). For spotters who are renewing, both Metro Skywarn and Skywatchers will be renewed.
- If you find that your internet cannot handle the Zoom presentation, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for options.
https://metroskywarn.org/calendar/
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/metro-skywarn-inc-7885991211
Theresa Caspers
Education Coordinator
Metro Skywarn
ACRC General Meeting
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General membership meetings are held on the first Friday of each month (or one week later if it falls on a holiday week). The next meeting will be on April 2, 2021 at 7:00. This will be on online meeting until our local gathering places are again available. Any club members or guests are welcome to attend. The meeting link is https://meet.google.com/afv-rtvz-jss
If you know of another available general meeting location big enough and free; please let a board member know. Thanks.
ACRC Monthly Board Meeting
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ACRC Board Meeting -
Board meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of each month. The next board meeting date is 4/27/2021. This will be on online meeting until our local gathering places are again available. The meeting is from 6:30-8:45PM. Any club members are welcome to attend (guests only by prior arrangement please). The meeting link is https://meet.google.com/dqo-jiuw-eej
VE Testing
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May Exam Session
Club Details
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Club Events
Several time a year the ACRC helps out at events like parades, festivals, fun runs, fire works and more. These events tend to be fun and several are great family events. There is nothing like having a guaranteed front row seat at a fireworks event or parade. Check out the Calendar Page for more information.
General Meetings
You do not need to be a member to attend and family members of all ages are welcome. Each meeting will have a different topic for the month. There are ten General Meetings from January through June and again from September through December. We take the summer months off while everyone tend to be really busy having fun in the warm weather. General Meetings are normally held on the first Friday of the month, starting at 7:00 p.m. To view the minutes from these meetings, click on the Club Documents link.
Repeater
We sponsor a two-meter repeater at 146.670 MHz (114.8 PL tone). For more details on the club's repeater, please check out the Repeater page..
We accept Donations online through PayPal or Amazon!
The The Anoka County Radio Club can accept donations online! Simply click on the 
link to be brought to PayPal to make a donation. if you shop at Amazon use this link and Amazon makes a donation.
Hams Against Hunger
We are accepting food donations to benefit the local food shelves. You can bring any non-perishable food items to our meetings and events, or give them to any board member. Thank you for helping out the less fortunate in our community - your donations are sincerely appreciated!
Do You Have Pictures of Club Events?
If you have pictures of club events and would like to see them up on our website or in our newsletter please make the digital photos or files available to either Shawn Rung KØSMR at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , Tim Neu KCØLQL at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or Dale Christopherson KE0BRZ
