Category: News

  • 2020 SVARC Officers

    2020 SVARC Officers

    2020 is off to a great start with our 2020 officers in place and taking the reins of the club. Shown above, left to right Vice President: Ross Slater, KE4BCN President: John Kanode, N4MM Treasurer: Rob Kinsley,  NT4S Secretary: Steve Pederson KN4IOU SVARC 2020 TRUSTEES: Gary Fortun, K4GJF Larry Miller, KB6VAA Sandy Bowen, KF4EKA Thank…

  • 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.

  • Silent Key: Irving Kenyon “Kenny” Ellis KM4AOG

    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:

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 2018 Jamboree On The Air at SVARC – Great Success

    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.