Author: Elizabeth W4EHC
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Shenandoah County Hams Recognized
This recognition from the Shenandoah County Fire & Rescue’s Emergency Management Division went out to Shenandoah County hams, many of whom are SVARC members: “It’s National Radio Day and I wanted to take a minute to recognize you all for what you offer to Shenandoah County and our disaster support services with your ham radio…
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Back at the Clubhouse June 17, 2021
After a membership survey, the decision has been made to start meeting back at the clubhouse (2925 Grace St., Winchester, VA 22601) at 7:30pm. For those who prefer to continue with remote attendance, the club Secretary will send out Zoom links. You are welcome as a guest, either in person or by Zoom. In person,…
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Basic Antenna Principles Using Antenna Modeling
This program by Mike Mladejovsky WA7ARK was recommended to us by club member Roger Steyaert K7RXV. The presenter is a knowledgeable retired professor. This video starts in the middle of the recording but at the beginning of his presentation.
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Smith Chart Basics from Keynight Labs
This video explores Smith Chart basics, and uses that information to learn about the RF performance of a paperclip. Would this make a good antenna, at what frequencies does it resonate? A Smith chart makes this really easy to see.
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Learn About Space Weather
At our club meeting on April 15, 2021, Rich K3VAT showed two short YouTube videos: Tim Duffy, K3LR Interview with Dr. Tamitha Skov, the Space Weather Woman 05/2017. Tim introduces Dr. Skov, who tells us how she got started in the physics of the sun and what she does for her day job. CLICK HERE…
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A Little Club History
John Kanode N4MM came across this certificate recently that commemorates his acceptance as a Senior Member of the Shenandoah Valley Amateur Radio Club on May 17, 1974. Time flies when you’re having fun, right John?