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Amateur Radio Association of Nebraska

About ARAN

Amateur Radio Association of Nebraska (Formerly Hastings Amateur Radio Club) is a group of dedicated volunteer amateur radio enthusiasts located in central and south central Nebraska.

We work together to help fellow amateur enthusiasts to participate, learn and promote our favorite pastime.

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LOCAL NEWS

	ARAN April 2013 Member Meeting \| 15 Apr 13
11:36:40 by kbØasq Views: 173 \| Comments: 0 April 2013 ARAN Member Meeting QTH: National WX Service Office HWY 281 Date: April 17th, 2013 Time: 7:00pm <...
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	145.130 will be off until at least Thursday March 21st \| 18 Mar 13
07:01:45 by kbØasq Views: 309 \| Comments: 0 145.130 in Hastings is now back on CCC is putting in a new electrical service into the Platte building where the 145.130 repeater is housed this week. So we will be shutting it off until it ...
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	"End of Winter Hamfest" \| 19 Feb 13
22:32:33 by KBØHAW Views: 429 \| Comments: 0 WHO: The ARRL Nebraska State Convention WHAT: "End of Winter Hamfest" WHERE: Lancaster County Event Center, 84th and Havelock Ave., Lincoln, NE. WHEN: Saturday, March ...
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ARAN MEMBER ARTICLES

	6M Antenna's \| 27 Apr 12
19:29:08 by kbØasq Views: 2854 \| Comments: 5 Since we have all talked about starting a 6M net using the GI repeater, I thought I would start a thread on setting up a decent antenna to get into th...
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	Victoria Springs 2012 \| 21 Mar 12
17:43:40 by kbØasq Views: 1429 \| Comments: 0 2012 Central Nebraska Amateur Radio Club WØHQE Hamfest and Steak Fry. This will be the event's 51st Annivers...
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	Buffalo Co. ARES and MARC Merge \| 13 Mar 12
11:11:31 by kbØasq Views: 1148 \| Comments: 0 Just got an email from Jan Parker waØlst 1) Clubs have merged! Buffalo Co.ARES is now a division of MARC. 2) Jan Parker named EC...
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	March 2012 Tech Training Class \| 27 Feb 12
10:00:10 by kbØasq Views: 1261 \| Comments: 0 Classes for the entry level amateur (ham) radio license, the Technician Class license, will begin on Sunday, March 4 from 2:00 - 6:00 PM at the Red Cr...
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	National Emergency Alert System Test - Nov 9 \| 26 Oct 11
11:14:17 by KBØHAW Views: 2015 \| Comments: 0 There will be a nation wide test of the Emergency Alert System on November 9 at approximately 13:00 Central time. The test will use LIVE codes for Na...
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Monthly Meetings

ARAN Monthly Meetings

QTH: Adams County Red Cross Building

415 N. Kansas Ave.
Hastings, NE 68901

Date: Every Third Wednesday of the Month

Time: 7:00pm

All are welcome to attend.

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kbØasq: Due to the Wx tonight, we are going to cancel tonights meeting. Feb. 20th. See everyone in March
February 20, 2013, 07:30:31 PM
KD7YUW: here is a link you might find interesting http://urgentcomm.com/blog/singing-praises-unsung-heroes Hams worked with the American Red Cross to bring vital communications to dozens of shelters in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy.
December 31, 2012, 12:32:27 PM
kbØasq: We are going to cancel tonights meeting due to the incoming weather!!!
December 19, 2012, 12:31:29 PM
KCØWA: I Have several computers rehab and looking for a good home.
July 09, 2012, 08:52:46 AM
KB0LTT: KB0LTT Clay Center NE Heavy rain, pea size hail winds 10-15 SSW
June 14, 2012, 06:38:03 PM
kbØasq: The Nelson Repeater is back in operation.
June 10, 2012, 07:04:25 PM
kbØasq: The Nelson Repeater is down. The receive side is not working right now and we will be working on it.
June 03, 2012, 08:56:04 PM
KAØDIZ: Is the Nelson 21 repeater down or is there a PL code now?
May 27, 2012, 02:32:10 PM
KC0MWM: Next Monday, March 5 I will be calling the Mid Nebraska ARES 2 meter net via simplex 146.940 MHz. I'll start the net using the repeater, then switch to simplex. Please join us and try a simplex check-in to Grand Island. If you have any questions you can email me at kc0mwm@arrl.net Rog - KC0MWM
February 28, 2012, 07:00:52 PM
kd0hch: Follow-up reminder with letters sent out about annual club dues. Membership is $10.00. This really helps our club to operate and help keep repeaters in good working order. Also any contributions ( tax deductible) can be mailed to ARAN P. O. BOX 6 hASTINGS ,NE. 68902. thank you !
February 23, 2012, 09:46:06 PM
kd0hch: christmas party is at Plainsman in Juniata Sunday 15th at 6:oo pm.
January 11, 2012, 07:15:00 AM
Vetmike: Where and what time is the Jan 18th meeting. I'm new to ham radio and the ARAN and would like to become involved.
January 08, 2012, 09:28:04 AM
WØSTX: Just a reminder, Elections will be November 16th for the 2012 year. So plan to be there and see if you have been nominated for office!
November 11, 2011, 05:15:11 PM
kd0hch: If any one has or knows of a high lift we could use at the red cross build. to untangle some wires on an ant. let us know. Call 402-463-3214. Thanks.
October 07, 2011, 05:37:14 AM
kd0hch: Monies continue to come in for our antennas at red cross building! Thanks STX ! We are now at $105.00 received , leaving us a balance needed at $145.00. ARAN p. o. box 6, Hastings ,Ne 68902 Thanks !
September 24, 2011, 04:09:31 AM
kd0hch: We have raised $90.00 toward antennas needed at our operations site at the Red Cross build. Our total needed to finish our purchases is $ 160.00 . Thanks allready to ASQ, YNE, HCH, JCP ! We will be very thankful for any financial support for this great place to teach , promote , and operate ham radio ! ARAN P. O. Box 6 Hastings Ne. 68902.
September 21, 2011, 08:17:20 PM
kbØasq: The repeater at CCC on 145.130 is down for repairs
September 14, 2011, 11:17:01 PM
wd0avl: A BIG thank you to Andy, and to Ron for getting the .21 repeater going again. I was at Lovewell Lake, KS. and it works great into there. Now we are better prepared for bad weather in our area. Thanks again, guys.
August 01, 2011, 10:28:52 PM
kd0hch: Donations for the .210 repeater at Nelson Ne. are still being received. Any $5 - $10 - $20 gifts are appreciated. Also selling on e-bay any donated used equip.items worth selling contact w0stx. Balance yet is $355.00. ARAN p.o. box 6 Hastings Ne. 68902. Thank You !
July 21, 2011, 04:43:17 PM
KC0EQA-Doug: If anyone wants to know,, My Asterisk node is operational on 147.525 simplex pl 141.3
July 18, 2011, 07:34:02 PM

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Area Repeaters

ARAN Repeaters

Hastings 2M
145.130-
Operational

Heartwell 2m
146.820- Tone 123.0
Operational

Nelson 2M
147.210+
Operational

Hastings UHF
443.200+
Operational

Campbell UHF
444.475+ Tone 123.0
Operational

GIARS Repeaters

Grand Island, NE
53.350/51.650
146.940- Tone 123.0
146.665– D-Star (Coming Soon)

Elba, NE
147.24+ Tone 123.0

Aurora, NE
147.18+ Tone 123.0

Midway Amateur Radio Club

North of Kearney KCØWZL
145.235- Tone 123.0

KAØDBK
147.390+ Tone 123.0 -or-
Enter 325 DTMF to disable PL Tone

146.625- Tone 123.0

145.295-

147.315+

Area Nets

Sunday

LARC / 146.760-
9:00pm CST

Monday

GIARC / 146.940-
7:00pm CST

MARC / 147.315 (no pl)
8:30pm CST

Smith Center ARES / 145.130- Link
9:00pm CST

EVARC / 146.730-
9:00pm CST

LARC / 146.760-
9:00pm CST

Tuesday

LARC / 146.760-
9:00pm CST

ARAN / 146.820-
8:30pm CST

Wednesday

GIARC / 146.940-
7:00pm CST

HARA / 147.135+
8:00pm CST

LARC / 146.760-
9:00pm CST

Thursday

ARAN / 146.820-
8:30pm CST

MARC / 146.625- PL Tone 123.0
9:00pm CST

LARC / 146.760-
9:00pm CST

Friday

GIARC / 146.940-
7:00pm CST

LARC / 146.760-
9:00pm CST

Saturday

LARC / 146.760-
9:00pm CST