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“W2T POTA-PL-ooza” Parking Lot Parks On the Air Activation Planned For December 29th

WHAT TO BRING: Bring your licensed self, and of course bring family member(s) or a friend if you think they might enjoy seeing portable Amateur Radio in action! If the weather is nice enough to spend time outdoors, bring folding lawn chairs for yourself and for anyone else in your party.

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Basic Electronics Seminar held at the W2ZQ Shack

There are many benefits to being a member of the DVRA. As an example, the DVRA conducted a very informative basic electronics seminar on Saturday, December 9th.  Greg, K3EA taught basic electrical principles and demonstrated the proper use of test equipment. 

You can contact Greg at k3ea.dx@gmail.com for further information or questions.

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Basic Electronics Seminar at W2ZQ shack

The DVRA conducted a Basic Electronics Seminar on Saturday, December 9th at 10am.  Basic electrical principles was reviewed and demonstrated using test equipment. 

Contact Greg at k3ea.dx@gmail.com with any questions.

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Conspiracies of the DVRA

On Wednesday, December 13th, 2023 at 7:00PM, the Delaware Valley Radio Association’s monthly membership meeting featured a presenation by Cliff Green, WA2TMF titled, “Conspiracies of the DVRA”.

In person monthly meetings are held at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 137 W Upper Ferry Rd, Ewing Township, NJ 08628 (Driving Directions).

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It’s Membership Renewal time …… 

We truly hope you are enjoying your Delaware Valley Radio Association membership and thank you for being a valued member of our organization.

It’s that time of year when we very respectfully make a significant “ask” – to renew your membership for 2024 – in a time of rapidly increasing prices and financial pressures that seemingly come from every direction.

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DVRA Mobile Fox Hunt – December 2, 2023

It’s time to release the Fox!

DVRA will host another fun Mobile Fox Hunting Session.  Join Huntmaster Glen, NK1N, for this event Saturday, December 2 at 9:00am ET.

Hunts are usually done by 12:00 noon.

The starting point for this hunt is the Chapin School South Parking Lot located at 4101 Princeton Pike,

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Congratulations to Chuck Lenoir, N3LBP – W2ZQ Operators Club Inductee

Kudos to Chuck, N3LBP as the newest member 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. DVRA club members are invited to stop over at the shack during normal operating hours,

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W0W – Another Successful Special Event Station

Even with less than ideal weather, the DVRA’s WØW special event was a great success. Twenty hams came to Van Nest Park during the event. Fun was had by all. Quickly looking at the log, we made ~235 QSOs on SSB, FT8, & CW.

A special thanks go out to:

  • Mike,

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DVRA’s Advancements in EME – Exciting update on the new 4.57m Dish Antenna

On Wednesday, November 8th, 2023, the Delaware Valley Radio Association’s monthly membership meeting featured an update on the new 4.57m dish antenna being installed on the grounds of W2ZQ.

In person monthly meetings are held at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 137 W Upper Ferry Rd, Ewing Township,

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ANTENNA COMMITTEE CONSTRUCTION EVENT HELD ON Nov. 11th

The DVRA held a construction event for members on Saturday, November 11th at 10am at the DVRA shack.

Participants learned how to construct a 3-foot coax jumper, as well as basic soldering techniques.  Contact Greg at k3ea.dx@gmail with any questions.

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