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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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W2ZQ to enter 2023 ARRL EME Contest

The 50-1296 MHz sessions of the ARRL EME contest are held on two separate weekends: October 28th/29th and November 25/26th.  The contest starts on Friday night, the 27th at 8pm (local time) and ends Sunday night at 8pm.  The final weekend of the contest occurs November 25th/26th.

Operator training will be given on Monday,

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DVRA online Apparel Store is now open: New Fall Items added

The DVRA online apparel store is now open for a limited time. See new fall items added at the top of the page. Promote the club while staying warm and cozy.

The online store will be opened through October 29th.

Click here to make your selection –

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W0W 2023 – War of the Worlds Special Event Station

Greetings all! The DVRA will be marking the 85th anniversary of the Orson Welles broadcast of the War of the Worlds on October 30, 1938 with a special event station, W0W.

In the broadcast, Martian invaders first landed in Grovers Mill, NJ (in West Windsor township). The DVRA will be operating W0W on Sunday,

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Another Fun & Successful W2ZQ POTA Event

After a string of several very rainy days, the morning of September 30th saw the sky stop dripping just in the nick of time, allowing W2ZQ to set up two portable stations atop the 400’ Bowman’s Hill on the Northern edge of Upper Makefield Township in Pennsylvania. We set up two radios in a field on the opposite side of the parking lot serving the landmark 100’ high Bowman’s Hill Tower,

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RF Interference: Learn to identity the root causes and remedies

On Wednesday, October 11th, 2023, the Delaware Valley Radio Association’s monthly membership meeting featured a presentation by Bob Brehm, AK6R titled “RF Interference: Learn to identity the root causes and remedies”.

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

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JOTA Event held at DVRA Shack – Oct. 21st at 10am

The JOTA event was held at the DVRA shack on Saturday, October 21st from 10 – 3:00 pm. All Cubs, Scouts, Venturers and GSUSA members were welcomed to participate.

The DVRA W2ZQ radio station is on Route 579 directly across from the Ewing Township Water Tower at Exit 75 of I-295 (Driving Directions). 

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