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Hands-on test + troubleshooting at the DVRA shack
The DVRA will be conducting a hands-on demonstration of basic test equipment at the W2ZQ station on Saturday, October 10th at 10AM.
This event is geared toward entry level testing and troubleshooting at your ham station. We’ll discuss equipment options and details; and demonstrate how to use a digital multimeter,
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IARU-Style Fox Hunt – October 3, 2026
DVRA will host an IARU-Style Fox Hunting Session. IARU-Style is an on-foot fox hunt where multiple foxes are released into the woods.
Oct. New Ham Net: The Who, What, and Why of Volunteer Examiners
For DVRA’s October New Ham Net, Tobi Massano AD2CD will explain how and why to become a volunteer examiner, including who can become a VE, certification requirements, and where to find VE testing locations.
You’re invited to the (NJ QP) party!
NJ’s QSO party never disappoints. Last year, W2ZQ not only won, but dominated! There are a few ways to join the fun…
Sept. Membership Meeting: Surviving Hurricane Helene
Thomas Witherspoon, K4SWL will describe his firsthand account of surviving Hurricane Helene and the critical role played by amateur radio.
In September 2024, Thomas’ QTH in Swannanoa, North Carolina was hit hard by Hurricane Helene. In the middle of the chaos, with power and cell service gone, Thomas ran net control on a local repeater,
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Portable Vertical Antenna Workshop 9/26
DVRA will host an antenna workshop on September 26. We will review designs and then build a low-cost vertical antenna designed for quick setup.
New Ham Net on 9/2: The MORE Project
DVRA’s September New Ham Net will feature Dr Rebecca Mercuri K3RPM, who will describe her popular MORE project, which Makes Operating Radio Easier.
New Ham Net on 8/5: Getting started with CW
If you think Morse code might be right for you, but don’t know where to start, join DVRA’s New Ham Net on 8/5 at 7pm. Cliff WA2TMF will give you the basics on what makes CW so cool and what you’ll need to make your first CW QSO.
DVRA Mobile Fox Hunt – August 1, 2026
It’s time to release the Fox!
DVRA will host a Mobile Fox Hunting Session. Join our Huntmaster for this event Saturday, August 1st 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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