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“Assembling a Home Station” Roundtable / Seminar

A roundtable discussion on the basics of setting up a first station will be held on Saturday, January 22nd at 10AM.

 This will be a Zoom meeting with the discussion moderated by Greg Mauro, K3EA.   New and experienced hams are encouraged to join.

It will start with some ideas for a first station. 

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Jan. 12th DVRA monthly meeting (VIRTUAL WEB CONFERENCE) features a presentation titled “RTL-SDR” by Paul Andrews, W2HRO

On Wednesday, January 12th 2022, the Delaware Valley Radio Association monthly meeting HELD VIA VIRTUAL WEB CONFERENCE will feature a presentation titled “ An Intro to RTL-SDR ” by Paul Andrews – W2HRO.

Since its discovery, RTL-SDR has become extremely popular with hams wanting to access radio spectrum from 500 KHz to 1700 MHz.

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Recap of the August and December DVRA Fox Hunts

Rich, KD2CQ and Bill, W2WZ

Do It Again At The August 2021 DVRA Fox Hunt

The DVRA conducted another world famous Fox Hunt on Saturday morning, August 7th amid blue skies, warm temperatures, gentle breezes and, oh yes, the humidity.  The team consisting of Rich,

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W2ZQ extends Shack Hours to Thurs. Nights; 6 – 8 pm

With the focus of expanding its benefits to the membership, W2ZQ will be extending its shack hours to include Thursday evenings between 6 – 8 pm. We invite all to visit the shack and club station. Check w2zq.com/calendar/ for additional planned operating hours.

Please contact our Club Station Director Dom DiClementi,

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The DVRA helps in time of need.

On September 1, 2021, a tornado caused havoc in Gloucester County, NJ. The tornado damaged many homes and destroyed the HF and VHF towers at the Gloucester County Amateur Radio Club facility (W2MMD).

In honoring the Radio Amateur Code of supporting and assisting other amateurs and local clubs,

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Dec. 8th DVRA monthly meeting (VIRTUAL WEB CONFERENCE) features a presentation titled “Ham or Not Ham”? by Cliff Green, WA2TMF

On Wednesday, December 8th 2021, the Delaware Valley Radio Association monthly meeting HELD VIA VIRTUAL WEB CONFERENCE will feature a presentation titled “Ham or Not Ham”? by Cliff Green, WA2TMF.

Brought back by popular demand, Cliff will once again bring us the Holiday Feature Presentation “Ham or Not Ham”,

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2022 Membership Dues Renewal

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Weather Satellite Image and Data Reception

On Wednesday, November 10th 2021, the Delaware Valley Radio Association monthly meeting HELD VIA VIRTUAL WEB CONFERENCE will feature a presentation titled “Weather Satellite Image and Data Reception” presented by Chris Tenev, K2QFA.

Chris will speak on reception of images and data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES) system,

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Amateur Radio License Testing Session conducted by the DVRA is Scheduled for Saturday, November 13, 2021

Please contact Training & Examination Director Martin Crabtree, W3PR (w3pr@arrl.net) for details of the Amateur Radio License testing session scheduled for Saturday, November 13, 2021.

Important Exam Information

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Winlink and Sound Card mode Demonstration to be held on Dec. 11th

As part of this year’s series of special projects, Gary Wilson, K2GW will be giving a demonstration of Winlink and other sound card based modes.  This will be held at the W2ZQ station on Saturday, December 11th at 10AM.

Please contact Gary at k2gw@arrl.net with any questions in advance.

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