Author: Elizabeth W4EHC
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Calling All Amateurs
As you have seen in the past day, ARRL has launched its legislative action campaign to get ALL radio amateurs involved in sending a message to their Congressional representatives that they want to see passage of bills H.R.1094 and S.459, the Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act. WE NEED YOUR HELP! NOW is the time for…
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Volunteers needed for MS Bike Ride 9/13/25
HAM VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for 2025 Multiple Sclerosis Bike Ride to provide communications support at rest stops along the route. Please email Patrick Lewis KQ4VZF at pdlewis514@gmail.com or 1-703-223-1555. Please include your name, email, cell number, and what equipment you have at your disposal. WHEN: 9/13/25. Operations commence at 6am and close by 6pm. Short-term assignments…
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SVARC Open House Events Coming Up
John Foote W3GX and Gary Fortun W4GJF are inviting SVARC members and their guests to any (or all) or several upcoming “Open House” events at the Grace Street Clubhouse. They want club members to get familiar with the club stations and the excellent equipment we have available to members. • Wednesday, September 10, 7-8:30pm• Saturday,…
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2025 Hamfest Photos
Well, the weather gods were benevolent on August 3, and we had a fantastic 74th Annual Berryville Hamfest. Lots of club members really pitched in to set up on Saturday, greet the vendors as they came in Saturday afternoon and evening, and then be part of the “all hands on deck” starting before dawn on…
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SVARC: Among Top 80 Amateur Radio Blogs for 2025
Our club website has just been ranked as #46 among Feedspot’s “80 Best Ham Radio Blogs and News Websites in 2025.” Kudos to everyone in the club who has contributed content or submitted information to those who are website administrators
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Mark Your Calendars for Field Day 2025
Get ready for 2025 ARRL Field Day, June 28 – 29. This year’s theme is “Radio Connects.” Shenandoah Valley Amateur Radio Club’s Summer Field Day details will be posted HERE as they are decided on. Get all the resources to start preparing for your participation at www.arrl.org/FieldDay. The June issue of QST magazine will include a special section…