YLs and Friends activity
The YLs and Friends group held a monthly get together for a “Bunco Party” (Bunco is a dice game). WAARC members were joined by the WA6ILT’s XYL Christine, K3RM’s XYL Donna, and Chris and Sue Rockwell who are good friends …
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August 17 Test session a success
The WAARC VE team led by VE Coordinator Kerry NH2A had a very successful VE session on Saturday August 17th. Seven folks came to take exams with everyone walking away with either an upgraded or a new license. Several test …
WAARC YL Welcome!
YL club members Anita KH2FX, Cissy N4ZRW and Toby KL0SS welcomed newcomer Jolene Boyer N1GZY (second from right) to Saturday breakfast recently. Jolene and husband Richard N1AAF recently relocated to the area from Tennessee and are looking forward to becoming part …
Antenna Launcher by Gil K4JST
Gil K4JST showed the weekly lunch group his latest project recently. Gil decided to use plans provided by Bill NR4C to build a antenna launcher. Several club members have their own versions and are happy to help any with antenna …
What happens at WAARC breakfast
WAARC continues it’s reputation for being one of the “eatingest” ham groups with 17 folks gathering for a Saturday breakfast at the newly opened “Not Another Pancake House” on Richmond Road. NAPH is owned and operated by the folks who …
Old City BBQ letter of appreciation
The WAARC Food Committee members, along with President Dino Papas KL0S, gathered at Old City BBQ recently to present a letter of appreciation and club patch to owner and pit-master Vernon Geddy for the wonderful food his restaurant provided for …
Field Day 2019 was great
The club had a wonderful Field Day event at the end of June where we had great weather, camaraderie, and of course food (thanks again Food Committee!). Chuck AI4WU who headed up the Field Day effort conducted a short after …
Ed is Extra
Our newest Extra Class ham is Ed K1NUH who took his exam at a special VE session today. Congratulations Ed, go work that DX!
2019 ARRL Field Day information
Field Day 2019 is June 22-23 and will be held at Little Creek Reservoir Park in Toano. Click here for directions to the Field Day site. We will be on the air from 2pm Saturday until 2pm Sunday. We will be headed …
Field Day Power work session
Brian NI0P, Chris KC4CMR, Chuck AI4WU, Will K4MI and Bill NR4C gathered recently at the KL0S workspace to construct the club’s Field Day radio power “buck converter” distribution system. The group also assembled a two-panel solar array and charge controller …
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