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Apr 11th Monthly Meeting

On Wednesday, April 11th 2018, the Delaware Valley Radio Association monthly meeting will feature a presentation on “Operating an Amateur Station Remotely” by Bob Beyer, KE2D. Bob will discuss the concept of what is required for remote station control, some of the present options and approaches, and then talk specifically about the RemoteHams solution that he uses. 

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Mar 14th Monthly Meeting

On Wednesday, March 14th 2018, the Delaware Valley Radio Association monthly meeting will feature a presentation on “Ham Radio Deluxe” by Dom DiClementi, N3DD. Dom will lead us on a brief review of the amateur radio software suite and how the five applications are the best asset you can add to your ham shack.

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Feb 14th Monthly Meeting

On Wednesday, February 14th 2018, the Delaware Valley Radio Association monthly meeting will feature a presentation on “Drones” by Stephen DeLuca, KD2OTC. Stephen will focus on the current state of the consumer drone technology describing the different types of drones available, as well as, typical uses for them. A review of drone subsystems will be discussed with a particular emphases placed on remote control and remote viewing technology (FPV).

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WA2TMF Cliff explains the W2T and W2P special event station activities

video credit: Steve Gingo

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Jan 10th Monthly Meeting

On Wednesday, January 10th 2018, the Delaware Valley Radio Association monthly meeting will feature a presentation on “Introduction to Ku Band free to air Satellite (FTA)” by Mario Filippi, N2HUN.

Free to Air satellite (FTA) is an esoteric (even to us hams)  system of receiving TV and radio stations from around the globe using a minimum 30 inch (Ku band) diameter dish and is completely legal for anyone to enjoy. 

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W2P On-Air Contacts with WA2TMF Cliff

video credit: Steve Gingo

 

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History behind the W2T and W2P Special Event Stations

video credit: Steve Gingo

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DVRA hosts Jamboree on the Air at the W2ZQ shack

The station W2ZQ was buzzing with scouts and their families for JOTA. The Jamboree on the Air is designed to expose scouts and others to the amazing technology and hobby of amateur radio. Contacts where made throughout the states, Canada and DX using our HF rigs. Scouts and visitors where able to listen in on the QSO’s using our headphone distribution amps until their turn came to be “On The Air”.

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Oct 11th Monthly Meeting

On Wednesday, October 11th 2017, the Delaware Valley Radio Association monthly meeting will feature a presentation on “3D Printing” by Mike Rauch, K2VPX.  Mike will discuss the technology of 3D printing, why he finally bought a printer, and the process of going from the conception of an idea to a physical object.

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Dec 14th Monthly Meeting

On Wednesday, December 14th 2016, the Delaware Valley Radio Association monthly meeting will feature a presentation on “Secrets of QSL Cards” by ARRL Eastern Pennsylvania Assistant Section Manager Tom Mills, AF4NC.  Tom will discuss the history of QSL cards, show some unique and unusual ones, and explain how to be successful using them.

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