[W2CRA] Fwd: November 2023 Update from the DVRA Amateur Radio Club

Tony Ploski aploski at comcast.net
Sun Nov 5 15:24:58 EST 2023 



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Subject: 	November 2023 Update from the DVRA Amateur Radio Club
Date: 	Sun, 5 Nov 2023 18:36:33 +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>



November 2023 Update from the DVRA Amateur Radio Club
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  DVRA’s Advancements in EME – Exciting update on the new 4.57m Dish Antenna

On Wednesday, November 8th, 2023, the Delaware Valley Radio 
Association’s monthly membership meeting is featuring an update on the 
new 4.57m dish antenna being installed on the grounds of W2ZQ.”.

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more details.


  *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 Martin W3PR.
*This month's topic:  "Helping Scientific Research, Solar Eclipses, & 
HamSCI"*

Tue.  November 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.


  ANTENNA COMMITTEE CONSTRUCTION EVENT – Nov. 11th

The DVRA will be holding a construction event for members on Saturday, 
November 11th at 10am at the DVRA shack.

Participants will learn how to construct a 3-foot coax jumper, as well 
as basic soldering techniques.  Contact Greg at k3ea.dx at gmail with any 
questions.


  Congratulations to Chuck Lenoir, N3LBP – W2ZQ Operators Club Inductee

Kudos to Chuck, N3LBP as the newest member of the W2ZQ Operators Club.

To gain acceptance to the W2ZQ Operators Club, a DVRA club member needs 
to log 25 QSOs using the club callsign, W2ZQ, while operating the club 
equipment outside of any contests or special events. DVRA club members 
are invited to stop over at the shack during normal operating hours, 
start logging QSOs, and gain credit toward acceptance. Candidates may 
use a combination of digital, phone, and CW modes to achieve 25 QSOs.

W2ZQ Operators Club members are memorialized on a wall plaque at the 
DVRA club shack and receive a fine certificate for display at his/her 
home shack.


  W2ZQ to enter 2023 ARRL EME Contest

The 50-1296 MHz sessions of the ARRL EME contest are held on two 
separate weekends: October 28th/29th and November 25/26th.  The contest 
starts on Friday night, the 27th at 8pm (local time) and ends Sunday 
night at 8pm.  The final weekend of the contest occurs November 25th/26th.

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more details.


  W0W – Another Successful Special Event Station

Even with less than ideal weather, the DVRA’s WØW special event was a 
great success. Twenty hams came to Van Nest Park during the event. Fun 
was had by all. Quickly looking at the log, we made ~235 QSOs on SSB, 
FT8, & CW.


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more details.


  JOTA Event held at DVRA Shack – Oct. 21st at 10am

The JOTA event was held at the DVRA shack on Saturday, October 21st from 
10 – 3:00 pm. All Cubs, Scouts, Venturers and GSUSA members were 
welcomed to participate.


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more details.


  RF Interference: Learn to identity the root causes and remedies

The JOTA event was held at the DVRA shack on Saturday, October 21st from 
10 – 3:00 pm. All Cubs, Scouts, Venturers and GSUSA members were 
welcomed to participate.


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Wednesday, October 11th, 2023, the Delaware Valley Radio Association’s 
monthly membership meeting featured a presentation by Bob Brehm, AK6R 
titled “RF Interference: Learn to identity the root causes and 
remedies”.>for more details.


  More Upcoming Events

  * Wed | Nov 8th - General Membership Meeting
  * Sat | Nov 11th - Licensing Exam
  * Sat |  Nov 11th - Antenna Worshop
  * Sat - Sun | Nov 18-19th - ARRL SSB Sweepstakes Contest
  * Sat | Nov 25-26th - ARRL EME Contest - Part 2
  * Sat | Dec 2nd - Fox Hunt
  * Sat - Sun | Dec 9-10th - ARRL 10m Contest

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