Category: News
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Special Presentation from Riley Hollingsworth K4ZDH
The clubhouse was at full capacity, and we were treated to an excellent and interesting presentation by Riley Hollingsworth K4ZDH on the ARRL’s recently-launched Volunteer Monitors (VM) program. Hollingsworth is overseeing the development and implementation of this program, which will replace the Official Observers (OO) program.
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Silent Key: Irving Kenyon “Kenny” Ellis KM4AOG
We are sorry to report that our own Kenny Ellis KM4AOG—father of Howard Ellis KI4BNS— died on March 25, 2019, at his home in Stephens City. Those of us at last week’s club meeting saw him then and always appreciated his active membership and smiling face. Below is his obituary:
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The 2019 Richmond Frostfest Report
On the very chilly first Saturday morning in February of 2019, many SVARC members were up well before sunrise, and on the road. Where were they headed? Off to the Richmond Raceway in Richmond, Virginia. What would be the reason for otherwise seemingly sane people to leave the friendly confines of a warm, comfortable bed…
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Flex 6400: Review After Trial Run
The beta team has been working with the Flex 6400 and Royce, W3IF, sent Gary and me an email with a short review that I would like to share with you SVARC members. Mick Stutler, W8BE Secretary / HF Team —————————— Gary/Mick, Nate, W4NA, checked into my 10m AM net Sunday via the new…
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2018 Jamboree On The Air at SVARC – Great Success
Thanks to Wayne Koehler KE4PMS, Gary Fortun K4GJF, and the volunteers they recruited, local Boy Scouts were be able to use the clubhouse stations on October 20 to get a solid introduction to the world of amateur radio.
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Two Club Members Honored For Their Service
In conjunction with the celebration of our club’s 70th anniversary in April, two special recognitions were made to recognize our two members who have been active longer than anyone else in the club: John Kanode N4MM and Sam Long W4WSE.