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Sep 9th DVRA monthly meeting (VIRTUAL WEB CONFERENCE) features a presentation titled “An Introduction to RF Analysis” by Chris Tenev K2QFA

On Wednesday, September 9th 2020, the Delaware Valley Radio Association monthly meeting HELD VIA VIRTUAL WEB CONFERENCE will feature a presentation titled “An Introduction to RF Analysis” by Chris Tenev, K2QFA.

This talk will introduce the audience to the basics of the analysis,

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Celebration of the life of Dennis McClary, KC2IMI

Dennis McClary KC2IMI, President of the DSRC passed away after surgery on Friday. He often helped the DVRA with communications at the County Triathlons.

The family has selected this weekend for Dennis’s celebration of life.  Although the notice is short, the family hopes that those who knew Dennis would attend.

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Open House & Picnic Postponed

Unfortunately, the DVRA Open House & Picnic has been POSTPONED this year as a result of COVID-19. However, in lieu of the Open House, a membership meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 12th 2020. Please click HERE for more information.

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DVRA 90th Anniversary Banquet POSTPONED until to first quarter of 2021

The Delaware Valley Radio Association’s 90th Anniversary Banquet previously scheduled for Saturday April 18 is NOW POSTPONED UNTIL THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2021 as a result of COVID-19.

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Jul 8th DVRA monthly meeting (VIRTUAL WEB CONFERENCE) features a presentation on DUGA-3: “The Russian Woodpecker” by Cliff Green WA2TMF

DUGA-3, The USSR’s Over The Horizon Anti-Ballistic Radar System

On Wednesday, July 8th 2020, the Delaware Valley Radio Association monthly meeting HELD VIA VIRTUAL WEB CONFERENCE will feature a presentation on DUGA-3: “The Russian Woodpecker” by Cliff Green, WA2TMF.

A former top secret military object used by the Soviet Union,

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Wires-X and how it is best utilized for DVRA members

In this month’s Repeater Talk article, we will focus on the topic of Wires-X and how it is best utilized for all members enjoyment and maximum benefit.

The DVRA activated Wires-X in February of 2016 on our 440 machine.  With the HRI interface box located at the W2ZQ shack and very limited internet connectivity,

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DVRA June meeting to be held on June 10th at 7pm via a web based teleconference

DVRA’s May meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 10th at 7PM via a web based teleconference.  Members should have received an email with instructions on how to join the teleconference.  If you are a member and did not receive the email please send a message to webmaster@w2zq.com

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2020 ARRL Field Day is on June 27th thru 28th

Join the Fun !!!!

ARRL Field Day is the most popular on-the-air event held annually in the US and Canada. On the fourth weekend of June, more than 40,000 radio amateurs gather with their clubs, groups or simply with friends to operate from remote locations.

This year presents a real challenge for traditional Field Day operations and most clubs have canceled their events.

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Amateur Radio License Testing Session conducted by the DVRA is Scheduled for July 11th.

Training & Examinations Director Martin Crabtree, W3PR has decided to run a scheduled Amateur Radio License testing session on July 11th. In order to meet the current state/local social distancing requirements and looking over what other testing centers have done during the pandemic, the testing will be run a bit differently.

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All in-person meetings and events suspended until further notice due to COVID-19

As a result of the current COVID-19 situation, the DVRA is following the guidance of local authorities and the ARRL.  As such please note the following:

  • All in-person club meetings (General and Operations) are suspended until further notice, but please use our repeaters and nets to stay connected while maintaining a safe social distance.

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