Bob Hecht, N3AAK (left) receives a certificate of appreciation on June 12, 2019 from DVRA Program Director Cliff Green, WA2TMF, for his efforts in preparation, commitment, and outcome of the Spring 2019 CW Training Program. Photo courtesy Matt Robb, KD2OTG…
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Bob Hecht, N3AAK, recognized by DVRA for outcome of Spring 2019 CW Training Program
Gain acceptance to the W2ZQ Operators Club by logging 25 QSOs at the shack
The DVRA Executive Committee is pleased to formally announce the introduction of the W2ZQ Operators Club.
To gain acceptance to the W2ZQ Operators Club, a DVRA club member needs to log 25 QSOs using the club callsign, W2ZQ, while operating the club equipment outside of any contests or special events.
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DVRA’s 440 Wires-X system back in service and ready for use
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DVRA’s 440 Wires-X system is back in service and ready for use. The repair of the Yaesu FTM-100DR allowed the team to restart the system earlier this week. Special thanks to Mark KC2TGM for his expertise in network support.
To address the concern of hearing the most popular room used — CQ AMERICA LINK — chatter all day,
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DVRA Antenna Committee to hold construction event on June 8
Schematic for a 20-meter vertical ground plane antenna courtesy of Greg Mauro, K3EA.
The DVRA Antenna Committee was formed to focus on the design, construction and installation of amateur radio antennas for club members. The two goals of the antenna committee are to hold antenna construction events and to assist club members with antenna projects.
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June 12th monthly meeting to feature presentation titled ‘The Six Ws of Amateur Radio Satellite Analog Operation’ by Glen Johnstone, NK1N
Glen Johnstone, NK1N
On Wednesday, June 12, 2019, the Delaware Valley Radio Association monthly meeting will feature a presentation titled The Six Ws of Amateur Radio Satellite Analog Operation by Glen Johnstone, NK1N.
Open to both members and non-members. Feel free to join for all or part of the meeting.
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Mike Daly, KC2SBR, is first place winner of DVRA hidden transmitter hunt
Mike Daly, KC2SBR, brought home first place in a nip-and-tuck battle to discover who could locate the transmitter first. Glen Johnstone, NK1N, edged out Brian Hagen, KR3LAX, for second place. A great time was had by all in superb weather conditions. Photo credit Steve Gingo KB2RMS.…
DVRA welcomes 17 new members in 2019
DVRA club shack
We wish to welcome the following new members to the Delaware Valley Radio Association who joined in 2019:
- BUTTERFOSS, RICHARD | KD2QXQ
- CATENA, RICHARD | N2RV
- DALY, MICHAEL | KC2SBR
- DANEK, JOHN | W2JAD
- FREEDMAN,
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Join 40,000 amateur radio enthusiasts across North America celebrate Field Day 2019 on June 22 and 23
ARRL 2019 Field Day runs Sat. Jun. 22nd – Sun. Jun. 23rd
On Saturday June 22 and Sunday June 23, over 40,000 amateur radio enthusiasts across North America will celebrate Field Day 2019. This is ham radio’s annual open house featuring demonstrations of the science, skills, and service that is amateur radio.
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DVRA’s May 8th monthly meeting to feature presentation by ARRL Southern NJ Section Manager and Emergency Coordinator
2019 ARRL Southern New Jersey Section Manager Tom Preiser, N2XW. Photo credit Tom Preiser.
On Wednesday, May 8th 2019, the Delaware Valley Radio Association monthly meeting will feature a presentation by ARRL Southern New Jersey (SNJ) Section Manager Tom Preiser, N2XW, and ARRL Southern New Jersey (SNJ) Emergency Coordinator Tom Devine,
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Find your ham roots by tracing the history of your call sign
Cover of the FALL 1937 Radio Amateur Call Book Magazine.
Martin Crabtree, W3PR | 2019 DVRA Director of Trainings & Examinations
These days, many hams choose to select their own call sign through the FCC’s vanity call sign program. In most cases, hams request call signs that are shorter than the 2 X 3 (call signs with two letters before the call area number and three letters after the number) they were first issued.
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