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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 <[email protected]>
Reply-To: Delaware Valley Radio Association <[email protected]>
To: ANTHONY PLOSKI W2HWW <[email protected]>


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.
 

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 to 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/

Please click HERE to 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/

Additionally, if you wish to volunteer at the event contact Dr. Allen Katz at [email protected] 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.

Please click HERE for 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.

Please click HERE for 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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