Spring Cleanup at the Shack on April 13th
We’ve scheduled our annual spring cleanup event at the DVRA shack for April 13th. If you can help this year, please wear your work clothes, and bring a shovel, brush clippers or pruning saw if you can. Weather permitting, we…
DVRA Mobile Fox Hunt – April 6, 2024
It’s time to release the Fox! DVRA will host its first Mobile Fox Hunting Session of 2024. Join Huntmaster Glen, NK1N, for this event Saturday, April 6 at 9:00am ET. Hunts are usually done by 12:00 noon. The starting point…
Fox Hunt Training Session – March 16, 2024 9:00am
Winter is the time hams work indoors preparing for this year’s outdoor events. With that in mind, the DRVA presents its annual Fox Hunt Introduction, Training, Antenna Workshop and Mini-Fox Hunt (or FHITAWMFH for short…we’re gonna have to work on…
DVRA members participate in Girl Scout Daisies “Thinking Day On The Air” event
On the afternoon of February 16, DVRA members Tobi AD2CD, Bob K3EDP and Bob KB3BB participated in a Girl Scout Daisies “Thinking Day on the Air” event at the Cranbury Public Library. The event drew eight Daisies, ages six and…
ASSEMBLING A HOME STATION SEMINAR – Held on February 24th at W2ZQ
On February 24th the DVRA held a seminar on building your own home station. Beginners and seasoned hams were welcomed. The seminar included a review of available equipment, useful accessories and antenna ideas. Setup and construction info, tips and tricks…
Ham Radio Operation By Remote Control: Overview & Demo Held at W2ZQ Station on Jan. 27th
Nine members came out to the W2ZQ station at 10 AM on Saturday, January 27th as Bob Bowden KB3BB provided an overview of five different methods currently available for operating Amateur radio at a distance. He concluded with a live…
A Successful and Fun – W2T POTA” – Parks On the Air Activation at Washington Crossing Historic Park
In association with the W2T special event held at the W2ZQ station from Dec. 26 through Dec. 31st (see separate announcement of that event here: W2T and W2P special event stations will run from Dec 26th through Jan 7th –…
“W2T POTA-PL-ooza” Parking Lot Parks On the Air Activation Planned For December 29th
WHAT TO BRING: Bring your licensed self, and of course bring family member(s) or a friend if you think they might enjoy seeing portable Amateur Radio in action! If the weather is nice enough to spend time outdoors, bring folding…
W2T and W2P special event stations will run from Dec 26th through Jan 7th
Special QSLs and certificate available for these two events! Overview To commemorate the historic Battles of Trenton and Princeton, the Delaware Valley Radio Association will operate special event stations around the dates of those battles from its club station. The…
Basic Electronics Seminar at W2ZQ shack
The DVRA conducted a Basic Electronics Seminar on Saturday, December 9th at 10am. Basic electrical principles was reviewed and demonstrated using test equipment. Contact Greg at k3ea.dx@gmail.com with any questions.
Basic Electronics Seminar held at the W2ZQ Shack
There are many benefits to being a member of the DVRA. As an example, the DVRA conducted a very informative basic electronics seminar on Saturday, December 9th. Greg, K3EA taught basic electrical principles and demonstrated the proper use of test equipment. …
DVRA Mobile Fox Hunt – December 2, 2023
It’s time to release the Fox! DVRA will host another fun Mobile Fox Hunting Session. Join Huntmaster Glen, NK1N, for this event Saturday, December 2 at 9:00am ET. Hunts are usually done by 12:00 noon. The starting point for this…
