Field Day 2022 is almost here!

Field Day 2022 is almost here!

CLICK HERE for all the latest information about SVARC’s Field Day operations at the Clarke County Fairgrounds this weekend, June 25-26. Help us spread the word. Invite local government representatives and influencers. Especially invite anyone interested in learning more about Amateur Radio. We’ll have an educational display and literature available. Tell your social media friends and use hashtags #ARRLFD and #SVARCFD.

This year, we’ll be operating 3A and have purchased new laptops and a new antenna to ensure everyone’s operating experience is better than ever. We need operators to make contacts from 2pm Saturday to 1:59pm Sunday. Even if you can only come for a little while, please join us and help us earn more points.

There are some changes this year. Our Field Day Page has all the details. Here are some pictures from past SVARC Field Days:

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Field Day 2020: Thumbs Up!

Field Day 2020: Thumbs Up!

You can’t keep a good ham down, and that was proven with a great Field Day 2020 at the Clarke County Fairgrounds and Tom Sherwood KW4CW’s leadership. Social distancing and other pandemic precautions were taken, but the Shenandoah Valley Amateur Radio Club was on the air and well-attended, all things considered. We made over 600 contacts! (more…)

SVARC spotlighted in Northern Virginia Daily

SVARC spotlighted in Northern Virginia Daily

“Celebrating its 70th anniversary: Shenandoah Valley Amateur Radio Club draws ‘hams’ of all ages”

by Ashley Miller amiller@nvdaily.com

CLICK HERE to read the article online.

The club was featured in an article posted on 5/20/18 to the Northern Virginia Daily website and in the print edition for Monday, May 21, 2018. Reporter Ashley Miller and photographer Rich Cooley did a wonderful job producing the article after Ashley’s interview with John Kanode, N4MM; Sam Long, W4WSE; Sandy Bowen, KF4EKA; Gary Fortun, K4GJF; Audrey Strite, KN4CHI; and Meghann Strite. KN4KTU.

Thank you to all who participated, and especially to Ashley Miller and photographer Rich Cooley.

SVARC spotlighted in Northern Virginia Daily

SVARC spotlighted in Northern Virginia Daily

“Celebrating its 70th anniversary: Shenandoah Valley Amateur Radio Club draws ‘hams’ of all ages”

by Ashley Miller amiller@nvdaily.com

CLICK HERE to read the article online.

The club was featured in an article posted on 5/20/18 to the Northern Virginia Daily website and in the print edition for Monday, May 21, 2018. Reporter Ashley Miller and photographer Rich Cooley did a wonderful job producing the article after Ashley’s interview with John Kanode, N4MM; Sam Long, W4WSE; Sandy Bowen, KF4EKA; Gary Fortun, K4GJF; Audrey Strite, KN4CHI; and Meghann Strite. KN4KTU.

Thank you to all who participated, and especially to Ashley Miller and photographer Rich Cooley.

Welcome to the SVARC!

Founded in 1948, the Shenandoah Valley Amateur Radio Club, Inc. is one of the oldest established radio clubs in the U.S. We support the local A.R.E.S. (Amateur Radio Emergency Services System), and we proudly host the famous Berryville Hamfest, now in its seventh decade.

Club meetings are the first and third Thursday of each month at the clubhouse at 7:30 pm.  VISITORS WELCOME. CLICK HERE to view or download the club flyer.

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