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Scouts visit the DVRA shack to celebrate JOTA 2016

The DVRA hosted Jamboree on the Air (JOTA) at the renovated DVRA Club Shack. We had a dozen club members stop by to assist with instruction and radio operation. More than 40 Scouts, leaders, and parents attended and they all seemed to have a good time.

 

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DVRA Hamfest 2016

The DVRA Hamfest was held at the West Windsor Community Park. The DVRA Club Table was a beehive of activity, with the contents of a SK’s shack and surplus from the DVRA Shack on sale. Meters, transceivers, a repeater, HTs, cable, computers, hardware, tools, antennas and much more were on sale.

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Operators wanted for the Perfect 10 Miler Womens Roadrace

The DVRA will provide a radio net for the Perfect 10 Miler Womens Roadrace. The event will be held in Mercer County Park on October 23, 2016. The time commitment is approximately 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM. If you would like to participate in providing the radio net contact Steve –

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Photos of the 2016 NJ QSO Party

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NJ QSO Party Puts DVRA Back on the Map

Club members new and old took part in this weekends NJ QSO Party. Starting Saturday we had 18 hours to rack up as many contacts as possible using CW or Phone. 10 meters through 80 was fair game and the team rose to the challenge. The team enjoyed the fruits of the recent renovations and received many compliments on the drastic changes that have taken place .

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Memories of August 2016 Shack Remodel

The entire remodel took place between August 13 and September 03.

General Shack Design

  • Two operating positions separated buy partitions with some sort of acoustic sound reduction. Operating tables/desks will be movable to provide for rear access for cabling
  • Meeting Area
  • Minimal solder/repair area for minor repairs
  • Relocation and consolidation of 2 meter repeater equipment

Construction Tasks

  • Removal of all equipment and items to a temporary storage POD
  • Dismantle and remove existing operating table and work bench
  • Replace all ceiling tiles
  • Paint all walls and add acoustic tiles in strategic places isolate sound
  • Install new flooring over existing floor
  • Consolidate 2m repeater equipment

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DVRA Hams Support March for Babies

Hams from the DVRA provided a radio net and emergency radio support for the March of Dime’s March for Babies Walk at Mercer County Park.

Rain did not stop volunteers from coming out and walking to raise money for the March of Dimes.  DVRA volunteers not only provided radio support but also manned refreshment stations along the route.

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May 12th Monthly Meeting

On Wednesday, May 12th 2016, the Delaware Valley Radio Association monthly meeting will feature a presentation on “HF Digital Modes” by Lloyd Price, N2PKC.  Lloyd will cover many of the digital HF modes in use today including BPSK31, RTTY, THROBX, Feld Hell, JT65, Oliva and Contesstia. Lloyd will show how to configure using Multipsk and how to best utilize the modes.

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Chapin School Students at the Shack for 2016 ARRL School Roundup

Steve Gingo – K2RMS, a teacher at the Chapin School, introduced his students to Amateur Radio by having them participate in the ARRL 2016 School Roundup. The students got their first experience using a radio by chatting with Bob, KD2EIM on a repeater then they made Simplex contacts with Gary,

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DVRA Hosts TCNJ Electrical Engineering Students

Prof. Al Katz’s (K2UYH), from The College of New Jersey, and 16 of his Electrical Engineering students visited the DVRA Shack to learn about and operate Amateur Radio equipment. One of the requirements of Prof Katz’s Communications class is that the students obtain their Amateur Radio license.

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