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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. 

You can contact Greg at k3ea.dx@gmail.com for further information or questions.

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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.

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W2T and W2P special event stations will run from Dec 26th through Jan 7th

Special QSLs and certificate available for these two events!

  • W2T will be on the air from Dec 26th to Dec 31st, 2023
  • W2P will be on the air from Jan 1st to Jan 7th, 2024

Overview

To commemorate the historic Battles of Trenton and Princeton,

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It’s Membership Renewal time …… 

We truly hope you are enjoying your Delaware Valley Radio Association membership and thank you for being a valued member of our organization.

It’s that time of year when we very respectfully make a significant “ask” – to renew your membership for 2024 – in a time of rapidly increasing prices and financial pressures that seemingly come from every direction.

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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 hunt is the Chapin School South Parking Lot located at 4101 Princeton Pike,

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Congratulations to Chuck Lenoir, N3LBP – W2ZQ Operators Club Inductee

Kudos to Chuck, N3LBP as the newest member of the W2ZQ Operators Club.

To gain acceptance to the W2ZQ Operators Club, a DVRA club member needs to log 25 QSOs using the club callsign, W2ZQ, while operating the club equipment outside of any contests or special events. DVRA club members are invited to stop over at the shack during normal operating hours,

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W0W – Another Successful Special Event Station

Even with less than ideal weather, the DVRA’s WØW special event was a great success. Twenty hams came to Van Nest Park during the event. Fun was had by all. Quickly looking at the log, we made ~235 QSOs on SSB, FT8, & CW.

A special thanks go out to:

  • Mike,

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ANTENNA COMMITTEE CONSTRUCTION EVENT HELD ON Nov. 11th

The DVRA held a construction event for members on Saturday, November 11th at 10am at the DVRA shack.

Participants learned how to construct a 3-foot coax jumper, as well as basic soldering techniques.  Contact Greg at k3ea.dx@gmail with any questions.

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W2ZQ to enter 2023 ARRL EME Contest

The 50-1296 MHz sessions of the ARRL EME contest are held on two separate weekends: October 28th/29th and November 25/26th.  The contest starts on Friday night, the 27th at 8pm (local time) and ends Sunday night at 8pm.  The final weekend of the contest occurs November 25th/26th.

Operator training will be given on Monday,

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DVRA online Apparel Store is now open: New Fall Items added

The DVRA online apparel store is now open for a limited time. See new fall items added at the top of the page. Promote the club while staying warm and cozy.

The online store will be opened through October 29th.

Click here to make your selection –

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