Special QSLs and certificate available for these two events!
- W2T will be on the air from Dec 26th to Dec 30th, 2019
- W2P will be on the air from Dec 31st to Jan 5th, 2020
- Find us on SSB near 14.225 and 7.175
- We may pop up on other modes and bands,
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Blog Archives
W2T and W2P special event stations run Dec 26th through Jan 5th
Earth-Moon-Earth (EME) antenna update at the DVRA
Paul Andrews, W2HRO (left) installs the azimuth and elevation actuators while Cliff Green, WA2TMF gets a closer look at a long connecting rod that can be used in the future for mounting a satellite antenna. November 26, 2019. Photo courtesy Matt Robb KD2OTG.
A close-up look at the azimuth and elevation actuators.…
Amateur Radios from the Past: The Index Labs QRP++
Mario Filippi, N2HUN | 2019 DVRA Physical Plant Co-Director
The Index Labs QRP ++ was an intriguing little radio manufactured back in the mid-‘90’s by Index Labs of Gig Harbor, WA. For those interested in QRP (low power operating, generally less than five watts output) this transceiver filled the bill perfectly.
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Dec 11th DVRA monthly meeting features our year-end member holiday party
Note: New meeting place due to construction renovations at Our Lady of Good Council Church.
On Wednesday, December 11th 2019, the Delaware Valley Radio Association monthly meeting will feature our year-end member holiday party.
Open to members, closed to visitors.
- Combined Directors/Business Meeting from 6:30 to 6:45 PM
- Potluck holiday party from 6:45 to 8:30 PM
Please click here to RSVP and to communicate your potluck contribution.
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Join us compete in the ARRL November Sweepstakes Contest Nov 16-17
ARRL November Sweepstakes Logo
The ARRL November Sweepstakes (SSB) is THIS weekend and W2ZQ is ready!
The goal of this contest is to work as many US amateurs as possible in as many ARRL (and RAC/VE) sections as possible. We will be running as Multiop, Single Transmitter class as there is no multi transmitter class.
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Anthony KD2NHG climbs a tree to replace a 40/20 meter fan dipole
DVRA member Anthony KD2NHG climbing a tree to replace a 40/20 meter fan dipole. Photo courtesy of Cliff Green WA2TMF. November 2019.
One benefit to being a member of the Delaware Valley Radio Association is access to the Antenna Committee, a group of members focused on the design,
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Nov 13th DVRA monthly meeting features presentation titled “Earth-Moon-Earth Communications”
There is nothing better than working moon bounce on Father’s Day in your pajamas.
Note: New meeting place due to construction renovations at Our Lady of Good Council Church.
On Wednesday, November 13th 2019, the Delaware Valley Radio Association monthly meeting will feature a presentation titled Earth-Moon-Earth Communications presented by Paul Andrews,
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Photos from the 2019 CQ World Wide DX SSB Contest at the Delaware Valley Radio Association.
Greg Mauro, K3EA, operates SSB voice on 20 and 40 meters during the 2019 CQWW DX SSB Contest at the Delaware Valley Radio Association – W2ZQ club station on Sunday, October 27th. Photo courtesy Anthony Giancarli, KD2NHG.
Anthony Giancarli, KD2NHG, operates SSB voice on 10 and 20 meters during the 2019 CQWW DX SSB Contest at the Delaware Valley Radio Association – W2ZQ club station on Sunday,…
Join us compete in the CQ World Wide DX Contest Oct 26-27 UTC
CQ World Wide DX Contest LogoThe CQ World Wide DX Contest is the largest Amateur Radio competition in the world. Over 35,000 participants take to the airwaves on the last weekend of October (SSB) with the goal of making as many contacts with as many different DXCC entities and CQ Zones as possible.
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Photos from the 2019 NJ QSO party at the Delaware Valley Radio Association
Tullio Dellaquila, K2PCG, operates SSB voice on 40 meters during the 2019 NJ QSO party at the Delaware Valley Radio Association – W2ZQ club station. Photo courtesy Matt Robb, KD2OTG.
Hy Gold, AB2VG, operates SSB voice on 40 meters during the 2019 NJ QSO party at the Delaware Valley Radio Association –…
