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.
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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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DVRA Open House Picnic: Aug 9th 12 – 5:00 pm
The Delaware Valley Radio Association will be hosting our annual Open House and Picnic on August 9th from 12 to 5pm
Try DVRA’s new 2m repeater antenna
If you haven’t used DVRA’s 2m repeater recently, here’s a good excuse to get out your handheld or mobile VHF radio.
DVRA installed a new, heavy-duty Commander 620-2N VHF FM repeater antenna last month. This antenna serves the W2ZQ 2m repeater. Installation was performed by professionals who donated their time to the club,
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Join DVRA for an antenna seminar on 7/25
We will erect and test a portable 40m dipole, fed with 300 ohm ladder line, and suspended on a portable pole. The setup can be used with an antenna tuner on all bands, 10 thru 40 meters.
Membership Meeting 7/8: Meshtastic + Dr. Katz EME legacy
For our main presentation, Jon Pearce WB2MNF, President of the Gloucester County ARC (NJ), will discuss his club’s Meshtastic project. Prior to this, Paul W2HRO will introduce family members of EME pioneer Dr. Allen Katz K2UYH (SK) and share a documentary film on his legacy.
DVRA Mobile Fox Hunt – July 5, 2026
DVRA will host a Mobile Fox Hunting Session. Join our Huntmaster for this event Sunday, July 5th at 9:00am ET. Hunts are usually done by 12:00 noon.
Antenna/Feedline Seminar and Demo on 7/25
DVRA will hold an antenna/feedline seminar and antenna demonstration on Saturday July 25th at 10 am at the club shack.
This seminar will review antenna and feedline basics. Examples of simple and proven designs for getting on the air will be discussed – this includes HF, VHF and UHF antennas
Following the presentation,
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W2ZQ HF Station Training Session – July 9th, 6pm
DVRA will hold a training session for the W2ZQ HF Station Equipment on Thursday July 9th at 6 pm.
Membership meeting 6/10: Logbook of The World
At our June 2026 membership meeting, Bart Jahnke of ARRL will give a presentation on LoTW, its history, future, and importance to Amateur Radio.
