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UPCOMING EVENTSMonthly Meeting - A.I.- Wardell Castles N4YWH
Date: Thursday, April 4th 2024 Time: 7:30 PM ET (2330Z) Location: Zoom -or- Meeting ID: 426 375 5765 Passcode: 791957 Speaker: Wardell Castles, N4YWH Speaker Location: Zoom Presentation: Using chatGPT from OpenAI to play the role of a Ham Elmer Description: Recently, there has been extensive coverage of artificial intelligence (AI) in the media, highlighting both its potential benefits for society and its potential for harm. One notable AI tool that has garnered attention is ChatGPT, developed by the company OpenAI, which stands as one of the pioneering generative AI chatbots available to the public. OpenAI itself has been in the spotlight due to internal management issues. Our presentation will begin with an overview of fundamental AI concepts, followed by a demonstration showcasing how ChatGPT can serve as a helpful resource for hams as a substitute “elmer”. Feel free to ask questions. In technical audiences, it's common for some people to not fully grasp everything they hear but feel too hesitant to ask for clarification. If you're unsure about something and are hesitating to ask because you think it might be too trivial, please don't hesitate any longer—go ahead and ask. There will likely be others in the audience who will appreciate your question and benefit from the clarification it brings. ARC members requested this presentation as part of our ongoing series of requested presentations. Georgia QSO Party Operating Event
Date: Saturday, April 13 2024 Time: 2:00 PM ET (1800Z) Location: Brook Run Park 4770 North Peachtree Road Dunwoody, GA 30338 We'll be near the park's "T" intersection in the middle of the park, near the restrooms, across from the amphitheater. The park streets are Georgia Way and Dekalb Drive. There is a parking lot entrance on Dekalb way. What3Words: ///toolbar.boots.text about 100 feet from that intersection. Description: The Atlanta Radio Club is planning an operating event at Brook Run Park for the Georgia QSO Party. The goal is to set up in the park, work a few stations, check radios, antennas, gear in general, to make sure those who are going to work the QSO party are good to go. This is will not be a big setup, like Field Day, rather simple and quick to move radio/antenna/battery stations. There are some special events that weekend so we are expecting to have stations to work. The pavilion we use is dry; rain or shine we will be there. So if you want to come out and set up - come on out and set up. Everyone who wants to get on the air will get on the air, either by using your own radio or by using one of ours. If you have a radio but no portable power supply come on out, there will be extra batteries AND Anderson Power Poles can be installed on your power connections as needed. If you need an antenna for your radio, you can hook up to one of ours. We'll get you on the air even if you don't have a license (it's legal). Come on by. Some snacks, soft drinks and water, will be available. website Friday Lunches
(Next: April 19th 2024 @ 12:30 PM ET) Date: Friday, April 19 2024 Time: 12:30 PM ET (1630Z) Location: Los Bravos Mexican Restaurant 2042 Johnson Ferry Rd NE Brookhaven, GA 30319 What3Words: ///kindest.supper.torches Website: losbravosmexicanrest.com 🗓 April - May Calendar
Event: Monthly Atlanta Radio Club Meeting
Date: Thursday, April 4 2024 Time: 7:30 p.m. ET (2330Z) Location: Zoom Speaker Location: Zoom Event: ARC Friday Lunch
Date: Friday, April 5,12,19,26 2024 Time: 12:30 p.m. (1630Z) - 2:00 p.m (1800Z) Location: Los Bravos Mexican Restaurant 2042 Johnson Ferry RD NE Brookhaven, GA 30319 What3Words: ///kindest.supper.torches Event: Georgia QSO Party Operating Event
Date: Saturday, April 13 2024 Time: 2 p.m. ET (1800Z) - Dark Cost: FREE Location: Brook Run Park 4770 North Peachtree Road Dunwoody, GA 30338 What3Words: ///toolbar.boots.text Details: https://gaqsoparty.com Event: Second Sunday ARC/LARC Ham License Testing
Date: Sunday, April 14 2024 Time: 12 p.m. ET (1600Z) Cost: FREE Location: DeKalb-Peachtree Airport Administration Building Community Room #227 (Opposite side of building from Downwind Restaurant) 2000 Airport Road, Atlanta, GA 30341 Details: https://atlantave.org/Event: Second Sunday ARC/LARC Ham License Testing Date: Sunday, April 14 2024 Event: Second Sunday Tech Session - VHF Antenna Build
Date: Sunday, April 14 2024 Time: 2 p.m. ET (1800Z) - 6 p.m. ET (2200Z) Cost: FREE Location: DeKalb-Peachtree Airport Administration Building Community Room #227 (Opposite side of building from Downwind Restaurant) 2000 Airport Road, Atlanta, GA 30341 What3Words: ///promoted.horns.curving Event: Georgia Tech Amateur Radio Club / ARC License Testing
Date: Sunday, April 28 2024 Time: 2:30 p.m. ET (1830Z) Cost: $15 Location: Georgia Tech Van Leer Electrical Engineering Building Room W218 Map: HERE Details: HERE Event: Monthly Atlanta Radio Club Meeting
Date: Thursday, May 2, 2024 Time: 7:30 p.m. ET (2330Z) Location: Zoom Speaker Location: Zoom Event: ARC Friday Lunch
Date: Friday, May 3,10,17,24,31 2024 Time: 12:30 p.m. (1630Z) - 2:00 p.m (1800Z) Location: Los Bravos Mexican Restaurant 2042 Johnson Ferry RD NW Brookhaven What3Words: ///kindest.supper.torches Event: Second Sunday ARC/LARC Ham License Testing
Date: Sunday, May 12 2024 Time: 12 p.m. ET (1600Z) Cost: FREE Location: DeKalb-Peachtree Airport Administration Building Community Room #227 (Opposite side of building from Downwind Restaurant) 2000 Airport Road, Atlanta, GA 30341 Details: https://atlantave.org/ Event: Second Sunday Operating Event In The Park
Date: Sunday, May 12 2024 Time: 2 p.m. ET (1800Z) Cost: FREE Location: Brook Run Park 4770 North Peachtree Rd Dunwoody, GA 30338 Near TreeTopQuest What3Words: ///freshen.dandelions.salad Website: here Event: Georgia Tech Amateur Radio Club / ARC License Testing
Date: Sunday, May 26 2024 Time: 2:30 p.m. ET (1830Z) Cost: $15 Location: Georgia Tech Van Leer Electrical Engineering Building Room W218 Map: HERE Details: HERE Event CalendarView our Groups.io calendar on the web here
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PAST EVENTS}+This column is archived. Previous ARC Events and Outings can be found on the Events and Outings page Links to past programs: 2008-2009 2010-2019 2020-2024 Outing in the Park
Date: Sunday, March 24 2024 Time: 2:00 PM ET (1800Z) Location: Brook Run Park 4770 North Peachtree Road Dunwoody, GA 30338 Description: The Atlanta Radio Club is planning a simple "impromptu" outing in the park as a practice for the Georgia State Parks on the Air weekend coming up - also Georgia QSO Party. The goal is to set up in the park, work a few stations, check radios, antennas, gear in general, to make sure those who are going to work GSPOTA are set to go. This is will not be a big setup, like Field Day, rather simple and quick to move radio/antenna/battery stations. There are some special events that weekend so we are expecting to have stations to work. The pavilion we use is dry; rain or shine we will be there. So if you want to come out and set up - come on out and set up. Everyone who wants to get on the air will get on the air, either by using your own radio or by using one of ours. If you have a radio but no portable power supply come on out, there will be extra batteries AND Anderson Power Poles can be installed on your power connections as needed. If you need an antenna for your radio, you can hook up to one of ours. We'll get you on the air even if you don't have a license (it's legal). Come on by. Some snacks, soft drinks and water, will be available. What3Words: ///dock.egging.trick website Monthly Meeting - 2024 Georgia QSO Party - Bill Perkins, KB4KFT
Date: Thursday, March 7th 2024 Time: 7:30 PM ET (2330Z) Location: Zoom -or- Meeting ID: 426 375 5765 Passcode: 791957 Speaker Location: Zoom Presentation: TBA CLUB BYLAWS
MEMBERSHIPFirst year FREE for new hams! (Details on Membership page)
Click here for details on how to join or renew your membership FREE LICENSE EXAMIn-person Second Sunday License Testing at Peachtree-DeKalb Airport (PDK) by the Laurel VEC
For more information: Meetings & Events An FCC Registration Number (FRN) is REQUIRED Detailed Rules: https://www.atlantave.team/rules.html FCC CORES Registration Results of our last test session on April 14, 2024
WORKED ALL GEORGIA AWARDThe Atlanta Radio Club, with the support of the Georgia Section of the ARRL, is proud to support the "Worked All Georgia" Award. The WAG Award is open to radio amateurs who can provide proof of two-way radio amateur radio contact with all 159 counties in the state of Georgia. This award is nice complement to the annual Georgia QSO Party, which in fact would be a good time to work on some of those hard-to-get counties. The award is embodied in a nice certificate.
More information can be found here. NETSEvery Sunday night - 8:00 PM ET
More details CLUB HISTORYThe Atlanta Radio Club (ARC) was founded in March 1911. It is believed to be the longest continually operating non-university club in Georgia (Georgia Tech was founded earlier). With over 100 members, ARC activities include meetings, operating events, training sessions, membership outings, and community service activities in Metro-Atlanta.
The ARC helps operate the Atlanta Hamfestival and owns, operates or supports 11 repeaters around the metro area. In an average month, the club will hold a regular membership meeting, a tech/training session or operating outing, publish the Atlanta Ham newsletter, have 8 lunch outings and host over 20 nets via club repeaters. 
SISTER Club - Geelong Amateur Radio Club - VK3ATLDid you know the Atlanta Radio Club has a sister club?
In 2010, Dallas Jones (VK3DJ) from Drysdale, Victoria in Australia visited the United States to meet some friends he met on the air. "During his travels, he visited the Atlanta Radio Club and from all accounts had a great time with the guys." BADGESThe official badge supplier of the ARC is The Signman of Baton Rouge.
Badges are $13.50 and can be ordered here.
2023/2024 Leadership TeamPresident - Bill Perkins (KB4KFT)
Vice President - John Talipsky Jr (N3ACK) Secretary and Treasurer - Ed Bevill (KO4SRJ) Member at Large - Val Bruce (WD4EX) Member at Large - Rob Osattin (KI4UTY) Newsletter Editor - John Talipsky (N3ACK) Program Director - Rob Osattin (KI4UTY) Web "master" - Rob Osattin (KI4UTY) Sunday Night Net Manager - Ade Shamblin (KJ4CUY) Repeater Trustees
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