Shenandoah Valley Amateur Radio Club

Category: Education

  • Two Auspicious Signs for a DX’er

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    Rich – K3VAT
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    Lately, there have been two auspicious signs pointing towards better HF conditions and the beginning of the Top Band Season (160M).  First, we are benefitting from a large cluster of fairly strong sunspots, something not seen for several years, that has enabled a huge increase in the number of stations on the upper HF bands,…

  • Learn Morse Code Online

    Learn Morse Code Online

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    Elizabeth W4EHC
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    We try to share educational opportunities when they come our way. Here’s an interesting one for youth and adults alike who are interested in learning Morse Code. This was sent to our club Secretary: If there is an interest in learning Morse code – I’m emailing you to encourage your students (and if interested, YOU)…

  • Network Analyzers 9/17/20

    Network Analyzers 9/17/20

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    Elizabeth W4EHC
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    At the regular SVARC club Zoom meeting on Thursday, September 17, 2020, at 7:30 pm, club member Roger Steyaert K7RXV made a presentation on the topic of network analyzers. These can be used to measure antenna or coax parameters such as SWR, impedance, and loss. They can also be used to characterize and tune filters.…

  • Modeling Presentation

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    Elizabeth W4EHC
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    by Roger Steyaert K7RXV, SVARC meeting on Sept. 19, 2019 Roger K7RXV gave an excellent presentation on various modeling programs and how they can be used by amateur radio operators to measure and predict such things as circuit performance and antenna performance. Programs mentioned included Spice, SimSmith, and EZNEC.

  • Flex 6400: Review After Trial Run

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    Elizabeth W4EHC
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    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…

  • New To Ham Radio?

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    Elizabeth W4EHC
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    Congratulations! You’ve passed the exam, received your new license and call sign, and now you’re ready to get started. Don’t get overwhelmed!