Category: Special Events
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Thawfest IV on 4-11-2026
SVARC member Clint Estes KA4RBW shared this info about a hamfest on Saturday April 11th just an hour down the road in Madison County. This is his former club’s hamfest and is an outdoor event with bathrooms on totally level ground with parking within a few steps of the venders. …
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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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W4V Patsy Cline Special Event Station – Sept 8-10
Photo of Patsy Cline removed after event to respect her family’s wishes. We greatly appreciate their support of our event. Thank you to everyone who participated! Join us on the air September 8-10 for a celebration of singer Patsy Cline’s birthday. Listen for callsign W4V. On Saturday 9/9 we will be operating at Patsy Cline’s…
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Early Pictures from the 2022 Berryville Hamfest
It was perfect weather and a great crowd — over 1200 attendees and just under 200 tailgaters — plus all the indoor and pavilion vendors. Here are some preliminary photos from John WD4GEK: https://jacjr.smugmug.com/Berryville-Hamfest-2022/n-b5F6xL. And these captured a nice moment in the visit to the Hamfest from Dr. Jim Boehner N2ZZ, ARRL’s Roanoke Division Director,…
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Special Event Station K4S: Operating 90 Feet Down
The Woodstock Amateur Radio Group, spearheaded by Carl Dennis NX3A and supported by several SVARC members from Shenandoah County, operated Special Event Station K4S from inside Shenandoah Caverns in Quicksburg, VA, on Saturday, May 21 and Sunday, May 22, from 9AM to 5PM each day. The event was to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Shenandoah Caverns.…