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Mar 11th DVRA monthly meeting features a Swap Meet

Undated photo of the DVRA booth at the annual hobby show held at the Trenton War Memorial.

Note: New meeting place due to construction renovations at Our Lady of Good Council Church.

On Wednesday, March 11th 2020, the Delaware Valley Radio Association monthly meeting will feature a Swap Meet* hosted by the Executive Committee.

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DVRA welcomes four new members in February

The DVRA welcomes four new members in February 2020:

Welcome, gentlemen!

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It’s not too late to sign up for your first amateur radio license exam this Friday evening January 24th from 7:30 – 9:00 pm sponsored by the DVRA.

Space is limited so enroll now.

To assist candidates in earning their FCC Amateur Radio License, Delaware Valley Radio Association Training Coordinator Martin Crabtree, W3PR, will be holding a Technician Class licensing course starting this Friday evening, January 24th from 7:30 to 9:00 PM.   Classes will held every week except for Valentine’s Day (Jan.

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Feb 12th DVRA monthly meeting features presentation titled “Software Defined Radio—An Overview”

Greg Mauro, K3EA, operates SSB voice on 20 and 40 meters during the 2019 CQWW DX SSB Contest at the Delaware Valley Radio Association – W2ZQ club station on Sunday, October 27th. Photo courtesy Anthony Giancarli, KD2NHG.

Note: New meeting place due to construction renovations at Our Lady of Good Council Church.

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DVRA Antenna Committee acquires an antenna analyzer for loan to club members

MFJ 259C antenna analyzer

Looking for another member benefit to joining the Delaware Valley Radio Association?

This month the DVRA Antenna Committee acquired an MFJ 259C antenna analyzer that can be borrowed by club members. The analyzer will be loaned out for one week periods.

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DVRA welcomes four new members in January

The DVRA welcomes four new members in January 2020:

Welcome, gentlemen!

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Jan 8th DVRA monthly meeting features presentation titled “Modern Repeater Communications using WiresX”

Rory Shaffer NJ3U performs tower work at the Delaware Valley Radio Association in West Trenton, New Jersey. Photo courtesy Rory Shaffer.

Note: New meeting place due to construction renovations at Our Lady of Good Council Church.

On Wednesday, January 8th 2020, the Delaware Valley Radio Association monthly meeting will feature a presentation titled Modern Repeater Communications using WiresX presented by Rory Shaffer,

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DVRA welcomes three new members in December

The DVRA welcomes three new members in December 2019:

Welcome, gentlemen!

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Jack Tatar K2WLD earns acceptance to the W2ZQ Operators Club

Jack Tatar K2WLD (Right) is presented a certificate commemorating his acceptance to the W2ZQ Operators Club. Dom Di Climente N3DD (Left), the current DVRA President, announced Jack’s acceptance at the December 11, 2019 membership meeting. Photo courtesy Matt Robb, KD2OTG.

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W2T and W2P special event stations run Dec 26th through Jan 5th

Special QSLs and certificate available for these two events!

  • W2T will be on the air from Dec 26th to Dec 30th, 2019
  • W2P will be on the air from Dec 31st to Jan 5th, 2020
  • Find us on SSB near 14.225 and 7.175
  • We may pop up on other modes and bands,

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