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The Ak-Sar-Ben Amateur Radio Club (AARC) was started in 1945 and has been affiliated with the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) since that time.

The AARC has members involved in nearly every aspect of the hobby from working DX (distant station) to digital communications. The membership ranges from new hams just starting their amateur radio "career" to seasoned hams willing to share their knowledge. The AARC meets monthly on the second Friday.

Meetings are held at the Heartland Chapterhouse of the American Red Cross 2912 S 80th Ave, in Omaha. There is a short business meeting, followed by door prizes, refreshments and an informative program. After the meeting many members socialize over coffee at a nearby restaurant.

Members also meet “on the air” on Monday evenings at 9:00 p.m. on the KØUSA repeater 146.940 MHz. And once a month (the 3rd Saturday) gather for a dinner and coffee at the Perkins at 108th and L in Omaha.

The AARC supports and encourages members to participate in the Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES). Douglas County ARES has a working relationship with Douglas County Emergency Management Agency, the Omaha Metro Medical Response System (OMMRS). ARES members are trained weather spotters under the National Weather Service’s SKYWARN Program. The AARC is proud to host ARES Activities on the club’s KØUSA 146.940 repeater.

Some of the club activities include


 * Monthly meetings
 * Annual ARRL Field Day
 * Museum Ships Weekend
 * Jamboree-On-The-Air
 * Licensing Classes
 * VE Testing
 * Flea Market
 * Transmitter Hunts
 * Public Education Events
 * ARES Support
 * OMMRS Support
 * Stragetic Air and Space Museum's Indoor Air Show
 * Social Events

Communications support is provided FREE to non-profit fund raising events, hosts classes to help new amateur radio operators, maintains and operates the K0USA repeater 146.940-, participates in Field Day and provides volunteer communicators to a variety of charitable events

The Club Also Provides Communications Support for…


 * MS Walk
 * Market-To-Market Relay Race
 * CROP Walk
 * Nebraska State Track Meet
 * Omaha Cycling Weekend