[W2CRA] Fwd: March 2023 Update from the DVRA amateur radio club

Mon Mar 6 10:14:50 EST 2023

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Subject: 	March 2023 Update from the DVRA amateur radio club
Date: 	Sun, 5 Mar 2023 23:23:54 +0000
From: 	Delaware Valley Radio Association <info at w2zq.com>
Reply-To: 	Delaware Valley Radio Association <info at w2zq.com>
To: 	ANTHONY PLOSKI W2HWW <aploski at comcast.net>

March 2023 Update from the DVRA amateur radio club
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  Portable Operating

On Wednesday, March 8th 2023, the Delaware Valley Radio Association 
monthly meeting will feature a presentation by Anthony Luscre,  ARRL 
Ohio Section Youth Coordinator, K8ZT titled “Portable Operating”.

Read more about the meeting HERE 
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  *VHF New Ham Net*

Both new and experienced operators are welcome to join this monthly, 
informal round-table discussion and Q&A led by net control station 
operator Gary K2GW.
*This month's topic:  "Getting Started in Amateur Radio Public Service**"*

Tue. Mar. 14th at 7:00pm ET 146.67 MHz, PL 131.8

Please click here 
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read more tips on connecting to the W2ZQ repeater.

  *DVRA Is Hamvention 2023 CLUB OF THE YEAR!*

On Tuesday February 28 the Dayton Hamvention Awards Committee announced 
the winner of the Hamvention 2023 Amateur Radio Club of the Year is the 
Delaware Valley Radio Association.

To read about the Dayton Hamvention 2023 award winners, check out the 
Hamvention Awards Site at https://hamvention.org/event-details/awards/ 
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read a  short summary  about the club along with its many activities and 
events.

  *March 11th – DMR Radio Setup and Accessing DMR via Hotspot*

On Saturday, March 11th at 10am at the W2ZQ station, a seminar on DMR 
basics will be held.

How does DMR work? What is a Code Plug and how do I create one? How can 
you access DMR reflectors using a Personal Hotspot, even if your radio’s 
mode is Fusion or DSTAR?

Learn the answers to these questions and more, and see a personal 
hotspot demo.

  *Antenna Tuner Seminar – “Find Me a Match”*

The Trenton Computer Fest is going in person this year for the first 
time since 2019.  There is a large indoor area for vendors and exhibitors.

There has always been a good representation of Ham Radio vendors at the 
Fest. And, once again, Ham Radio vendors are being encouraged to 
participate.

The event will be held on Saturday March 18th at The College of New 
Jersey…..follow this link for vendor information: 
https://tcf-nj.org/vendors/ 
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Additionally, if you wish to volunteer at the event contact Dr. Allen 
Katz at alkatz at tcnj.edu and let him know you are with the DVRA.

  *Fox Hunt Training Session – March 25, 2023 9am*

Fox season is upon us!  The DVRA will host an Introduction and Training 
Session for those who desire to learn about the art and subtle science 
of radio direction finding, aka Fox Hunting.  This session will be 
conducted in person at the Shack and include a presentation that 
demystifies what it’s all about.

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more details and to register.

  *DVRA Mobile Fox Hunt – April 1, 2023*

DVRA will host its first Mobile Fox Hunting Session of 2023. Join 
Huntmaster Glen, NK1N, for this event Saturday, April 1 at 9:00am ET.  
Hunts are usually done by 12:00 noon.

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more details and to register.

  More Upcoming Events

  * Wed. | Mar. 8th - Monthly Membership Meeting
  * Tues. | Mar. 14th - New Ham Net
  * Sat. | Mar. 18th - Trenton Computer Fest
  * Sat. | Mar. 18th - VE Testing @ OLGC 10am
  * Sat | Mar. 25th - Fox Hunt Training: Antenna Workshop & Mini-Hunt 10am
  * Sat. | Apr. 1st - Mobile Fox Hunt 9am
  * Sat. | Aprl 8th - Shack Spring Cleanup at 9am

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