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| The RV Radio Network (RVRN) is an ARRL affiliated association of Amateur Radio Operators who share an interest Recreational Vehicles. Here you will find information about rallies, hamfests, radio nets, and other activities of interest to the members of our club. | We invite all Amateur Radio Operators with an appropriate FCC license to participate in the RVRN 40m net on about 7264 KHz at pm Central Time Sunday through Friday, and in our Multi-mode EchoLink net each Thursday at 8:00 PM Central Time on the *SELINK* node. | Our Net Control Operators KA2HPG, AI1N, K5TGS, W8TJT, KC1M, N3YRZ, KC5MEM, and KC9OO are waiting to talk to you. And we are always looking for Alternate NCOs and relay stations, so if you would like to help out please contact our Communications Manager Fred, KA2HPG. |
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KW5I, Chuck Myers, Net# 914
SK April, 17. 2021 Chuck was a long time member of RVRN. We learn of his passing From Bob Carl Jim's obituary can be found HERE
WA4TSC, Wesley Boxwell, Net# 936
SK April, 17. 2021 We recently learned of the Oct 26, 2018 passing of Wes Boxwell, WA4TSC. Wes and his spouse Kathleen became members of Chuck was a long time member of RVRN. We learned of his passing on the QRZ Website. His obituary can be found HERE or by sentering his callsign on the QRZ.com website. 
Hal Cummings - KJ4TD Net# 3 SK September 12, 2022 Hal was one of 10 founding fathers of the RV Radio Network. He was the newsletter editor of the San Antonio Good Sam Chapter that spawned the RV Radio Network and he became the first editor of the Good Sam RV Radio Network when it was formed, holding that position until fall of 2010. He was also a net control op on our HF nets for many years and was known for aways having a trivia question for net participants. Until recently Hal was a frequent check-in on the RVRN EchoLink Net. His XYL Betty, KE4NXF, became a SK in September of 2020. Here is his obituary
WA4TSC, Wesley Boxwell
Net# 936 SK October 26. 2018 We recently learned of the Oct 26, 2018 passing of Wes and his spouse Kathleen were long time members having joined the Good Sam RV Radio Network in spring of 1998 and remained active mumbers through 2014. We learned of his passing on the QRZ Website. His obituary can be found HERE or by searching for his callsign on the QRZ.com website.
Net# 170 SK June 14, 2022 Dave became an RVRN member in late 1987 as K8ESO. He and his wife Charlotte (N5TKY) were active RVRN members and RVing snowbirds for many years. Dave passed peacefully at his home in Inglis, FL under Hospice care. He is survived by his XYL of 68 years Charlotte, son Mark and his brother Dan (RVRN Member Number 1214). His ashes will be interred at a local military cemetery. 
Vern Moseley KB4NZJ
Net# 1173 SK June 9, 2022 Vern Moseley became an RVRN member in 2005 and for many years was an actve RVer. Here is his obituary Effective Sunday March 12, 2023 The 7264 KHz Net time moves to 8:00PM Central Time. IT'S RVRN ELECTION TIME!
ATTENTION ALL RVRN MEMBERS: RVRN adopted a new constitution on February 1st. 2023 requiring our members to elect officers and directors. Nominations are now open. We need your help to continue the current growth and activity of our club. Please consider volunteering to fill an office in this first year under our new constitution and bylaws.
2023 Spring Rally May 13-17 in Berlin, OH See Rally Information <HERE> The Online Application is <HERE> 
Dayton HamVention Come see us at building 2 booth 2105
2023 RVRN Fall Eyeball Rally
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Got a Ham Radio question ?
The RVRN Tech Guy has the answer. Send him your questions HERE Your Question will be delivered to the RVRN Tech Guy. May 6-8 at Elbert County Fairgrounds, Kiowa, CO. See Spring Rally info [here] See Membership Meeting on Zoom instructions [here] PM Central Time on Sunday - Friday 7264 KHz + or - QRM. RV Radio Network EchoLink Net Every Thursday at 8 PM Central time on the Multi-Mode South East Conference Node (*SELINK*). You can usually find us on Net Logger -or- Net Scraper Subscribe to weekly EchoLink Net reminder/update Email. Complete RV Radio Networkk EchoLink information HERE Hamcation & ARRL National Convention Postponed Read Orlando news [HERE] Read ARRL Info [HERE] Read a sample of the Network News <HERE> For the Current and previous issues see the Members Only page = $now) { ?>
FCC to Require Email Addresses on Applications
12/2/2020
Amateur radio licensees and candidates will have to provide the FCC with an email address on applications, effective sometime in mid-2021. If no email address is included, the FCC may dismiss the application as defective.......... Revocation of the station license or suspension of the operator license may result when correspondence from the FCC is returned as undeliverable because the grantee failed to provide the correct email address." Note: To add or edit your email address to your FCC information log into the ULS License Manager at https://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsEntry/licManager/login.jsp, select the appropriate license. In the right hand column there is a "Work on this License" box with options to make changes. 
Give us your ideas on Rallies, Nets, the website, or ask us questions about whatever is on your mind. Your suggestions are anonymous. All suggestions are delivered to the Advisory Board for review. 2019 RV Radio Network Fall Eyeball Rally Wednesday September 11 - Saturday September 14 Head of the Lakes Fairgrounds, Superior, WI Here are some print friendly Driving Directions = $now) { ?> IT'S DUES TIME PLEASE CHECK YOUR MEMBERSHIP INFO ON THE ROSTER If you can't log in - Your dues are probably expired Contact Marshall to restore your membership. Ignore
ARRL Field Day is June 23 - 24. See the May issue of QST, page 85, for the Field Day announcement. The Field Day site locator is now up and running, and, to date, some 900 are sites already in the database. To find a Field Day site near you, type your town and state in the “Location or Call Sign” box at the upper left. Listings also are available by state or Canadian province. (more) 10/18/2018
The ARRL website updated its security software on October 15 in order to meet standards required to continue accepting credit cards for internet purchases. ARRL Information Technology Department Manager Mike Keane, K1MK, said that the upgrade should not affect the vast majority of members, beyond a guarantee of better security on the website. It's possible that those using old browsers or running outdated ....more
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