Announcements!Thursday, May 04, 2023
Thursday, May 04, 2023
Manassas Hamfest - Saturday, June 3, 2023
FIELD DAY 2023 WHO: Amateur radio operators of the Rappahannock Valley Amateur Radio Club (RVARC) with Stafford EMCOMM WHAT: Annual Field Day communications exercise and public demonstrations WHERE: Curtis Memorial Park, Hartwood Road, southern Stafford County WHEN: Saturday and Sunday, June 24 and June 25 from 2 p.m. Saturday to 2 p.m. Sunday WHY: To demonstrate the ability of Fredericksburg's Amateur Radio operators to communicate under emergency conditions across the street, state, country, and the world. For more information please email [email protected]Thursday, April 07, 2022
Manassas Hamfest - Saturday, June 4, 2022
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
FIELD DAY 2021 WHO: Amateur radio operators of the Rappahannock Valley Amateur Radio Club (RVARC) with Stafford EMCOMM WHAT: Annual Field Day communications exercise and public demonstrations WHERE: Curtis Memorial Park, Hartwood Road, southern Stafford County WHEN: Saturday and Sunday, June 26 and June 27 from 2 p.m. Saturday to 2 p.m. Sunday WHY: To demonstrate the ability of Fredericksburg's Amateur Radio operators to communicate under emergency conditions across the street, state, country, and the world. For more information please email [email protected]Sunday, November 22, 2020
The RVARC Monthly Meeting will be conducted in an over-the-air format Tuesday, 24 November 2020 at 7:00pm on the K4TS repeater 147.015 (+) PL 79.7
Saturday, July 25, 2020
With the continuing restrictions on group meetings due to the ongoing Coronavirus threat the RVARC Monthly Meeting will be conducted via WebEx Tuesday, 28 July, 2020 at 7:00pm.
Thursday, November 19, 2020
The next area ARRL ham test session: Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Substation, Spotsylvania Towne Center, Fredericksburg, VA at 11:00 AM (Sponsored by RVARC & SARA). Please contact Katie Gilliam (K4TER) at K4TER@arrl.net if you plan to test. Monday, September 28, 2020
Announcing RVARC Silent Auction! As many of you might remember, Jack Cavanagh (KB4XF) earlier this year provided much of his amateur radio equipment to be auctioned off with all proceeds donated to the club. Scott Larimer (KN4RPA) received the material and has been acting as it's custodian since, until at which time we could plan a way to conduct the auction and distribute the material. We have elected to begin this auction now over the period leadi-ng up to the Jim Steele Memorial Tailgate Event which will be used as the method for distribution. Please proceed to the following site for viewing of all the items up for bid: http://larimersa.com/ Here you will find a gallery of pictures for the available items as well as all instructions for how to bid (there are almost 50 separate items total). NOTE: when bidding please follow the instructions precisely. Bidding will begin TODAY (9/28/2020) and end midnight Friday, 9 October. Winners will be notified NLT Monday 12 October. Pickup of items will be coordinated for Saturday 19 October at the Jim Steele Memorial Tailgate Event (8:00 � noon). Please understand the following: All items will be sold AS IS. There is no way we could verify operation. If there was anything notable (like noticed fuse blown) then that short description was provided. There will be no opportunity to preview the items being sold. Sorry. Please realize that the scope and inconvenience of that would be potentially HUGE for Scott who is holding the material in his basement. There are some really nice items up for grabs� if you're a new Ham or experienced, there is sometthing for all I want to thank Scott for the herculean effort in gathering and holding the material, taking the pictures and setting up the bidding site and then distribution. I also want to thank Jack Cavanagh (KB4XF) for thinking of the club and making this all possible. THANKS JACK!!! Thank you and good luck! Cliff � K4CASMonday, September 28, 2020
Hello Everyone - attached is a flier announcing the 2020 NX4Q Jim Steele Memorial Tailgate Party!! Amateur Radio Tail Gate Party 2020 Where: Marquee Theater's Parking Lot 195 Exit 126 Massaponax 5800 Southpoint Center Boulevard When: 0800 AM � 1200 Noon Saturday, 17 October 2020 (Rain or Shine) Cost: Free � Coffee and Donuuts will be available ---Bring Ham Items to Sell ---Bring and Demonstrate ARES Emergency Go Kit and other Emergency Amateur Radio Equipment (include emergency power) **In compliance to COVID-19 guidance, please socially distance or please wear a mask if you can't keep a 6 foot distance** Please come out to support your RVARC event! Cliff - K4CASMonday, August 24, 2020
The RVARC Monthly Meeting will be conducted in an over-the-air format Tuesday, 25 August 2020 at 7:00pm on the K4TS repeater 147.015 (+) PL 79.7
Saturday, July 25, 2020
With the continuing restrictions on group meetings due to the ongoing Coronavirus threat the RVARC Monthly Meeting will be conducted via WebEx Tuesday, 28 July, 2020 at 7:00pm.
Sunday, June 21, 2020
With the continuing restrictions on group meetings due to the ongoing Coronavirus threat the RVARC Monthly Meeting will be conducted via WebEx Tuesday, 23 June, 2020 at 7:00pm.
Saturday, May 30, 2020
RVARC and SARA will be holding Field Day this year on June 27-28 at the Stafford American Legion Post 290 Annex ("Old Site") one American Legion Road near it's intersection with I-95.
Saturday, May 23, 2020
With the continuing restrictions on group meetings due to the ongoing Coronavirus threat the RVARC Monthly Meeting will be conducted via WebEx Tuesday, 26 May, 2020 at 7:00pm.
Sunday, April 12, 2020
With the continuing restrictions on group meetings due to the ongoing Coronavirus threat the RVARC Monthly Meeting will be conducted again in an over-the-air format Tuesday, 28 April 2020 at 7:00pm on the K4TS repeater 147.015 (+) PL 79.7
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
** NOTE CHANGE OF MEETING LOCATION ** Out of concern for the health and welfare of our club members due to the Coronavirus the RVARC Monthly Meeting, normally conducted at the Spotslyvania Towne Center Sheriff Substation, will be conducted in an over-the-air format Tuesday, 24 March 2020 at 7:00pm on the K4TS repeater 147.015 (+) PL 79.7
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Rappahannock Valley Amateur Radio Club An American Radio Relay League Affiliated Club P.O. Box 1496, Fredericksburg, VA 22402-1496 ______________________________________________________________________________Fredericksburg, Virginia, December 11, 2019 If you�ve ever wanted to learn about amateur radio and earn your license, your time has come. The Rappahannock Valley Amateur Radio Club is again offering its Spring Technician Class. The course will begin Wednesday, January 29, 2020 and will run for seven weeks. Classes will meet each Wednesday from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. The final session on March 11, 2020 will be the test for the Federal Communications Commission Amateur Technician Class License. Classes will be held in the Spotsylvania County Sheriff�s Substation, across from the LensCrafters and the Central Rappahannock Regional Library, Mall Branch, in the Spotsylvania Towne Centre. The course is free and the text for the course, �Pass Your Amateur Radio Technician Class Test The Easy Way� by Craig Buck, K4IA, will be available to students at cost of $10. Students who pre-register, will find their text waiting for them at the first class. To register or inquire about the course, send an e-mail to w4shs@arrl.net or kb4xf@arrl.net. The lead instructor will be Warren Lee, W4SHS, assisted by other licensed members of the RVARC. The Rappahannock Valley Amateur Radio Club is a service club affiliated with the American Radio Relay League, the national association for amateur radio in the United States. Today, with more than 160,000 members, ARRL is the largest organization of radio amateurs in the world. The RVARC promotes amateur radio and supports many community events in the Fredericksburg area each year.-0- Media Contact: Warren Lee, W4SHS W4SHS@arrl.net (540) 752-2675
Monday, January 28, 2019
Rappahannock Valley Amateur Radio Club An American Radio Relay League Affiliated Club P.O. Box 1496, Fredericksburg, VA 22402-1496 ______________________________________________________________________________Fredericksburg, Virginia, January 26, 2019 If you�ve ever wanted to learn about amateur radio and earn your license, your time has come. The Rappahannock Valley Amateur Radio Club is again offering its Spring Technician Class. The course will begin Wednesday, February 13, 2019 and will run for seven weeks. Classes will meet each Wednesday from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. The final session on March 27, 2019 will be the test for the Federal Communications Commission Amateur Technician Class License. Classes will be held in the Spotsylvania County Sheriff�s Substation, across from the LensCrafters and the Central Rappahannock Regional Library, Mall Branch, in the Spotsylvania Towne Centre. The course is free and the text for the course, �Pass Your Amateur Radio Technician Class Test The Easy Way� by Craig Buck, K4IA, will be available to students at cost of $10. Students who pre-register, will find their text waiting for them at the first class. To register or inquire about the course, send an e-mail to w4shs@arrl.net or kb4xf@arrl.net. The lead instructor will be Warren Lee, W4SHS, assisted by other licensed members of the RVARC. The Rappahannock Valley Amateur Radio Club is a service club affiliated with the American Radio Relay League, the national association for amateur radio in the United States. Today, with more than 160,000 members, ARRL is the largest organization of radio amateurs in the world. The RVARC promotes amateur radio and supports many community events in the Fredericksburg area each year.-0- Technician Class Schedule Media Contact: Warren Lee, W4SHS [email protected] (540) 752-2675
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
ARRL Field Day 2018 - Curtis Park
- Field Day Call Used: K4TS GOTA Station Call: NX4Q
- Club or Group Name: Rappahannock Valley Amateur Radio Club
- Number of Participants: 25
- Number of transmitters in simultaneous operation: 6
- Entry Class: Check only one.
- √ Club or non-club portable
- 1 or 2 person non-club group portable
List calls of operators:- Mobile
- Home station commercial power
- Home station emergency power
- Emergency Operations Center
- Check All power sources used.
- √ Generator
- Commercial mains
- Battery
- √ Solar
- Other (list)
- ARRL / RAC Section: VA
- Total CW QSOs: 1127 X 2 = Total CW QSO points: 2254
- Total Digital QSOs: 44 X 2 = Total Digital QSO points: 88
- Total Phone QSOs: 1316 X 1 = Total Phone QSO points: 1316
- Total QSO points: 3658
- Power Multiplier (select only one)
- 5 Watts or less and Battery powered = 5
- √ 150 Watts or less = 2
- Over 150 Watts = 1
- Power Multiplier: 2
- Claimed Score: 7316
- Bonus points claimed: Please check each block as appropriate and include required proof of points with your submission.
All bonus points will be verified at ARRL HQ and added to your score.
- √ 100% Emergency power
- √ Media Publicity
- √ Set-up in Public Place
- √ Information Booth
- NTS message to ARRL SM/SEC
- W1AW Field Day Message
- Formal NTS messages handled (# 0)
- Satellite QSO completed
- √ Natural Power QSOs Completed
- Site Visited by invited elected official
- √ Site Visited by invited served agency official
- Educational Activity Bonus
- Youth Element achieved (# 0
- GOTA Bonus (total bonus points: 0)
- √ Submitted using the b4h.net applet
- Social Media
- √ Safety Officer
- Total Bonus Points Claimed: 1150
- I/We have observed all competition rules as well as all regulations for amateur radio in my/our country.
My/our report is correct and true to the best of my/our knowledge.
I/We agree to be bound by the decisions of the ARRL Awards Committee.Date: 06/26/2018
Call: K4TS
Signature: John Cavanagh
Address: 223 N. Randolph Rd.
Address: Falmouth, VA 22405
E-Mail Address: kb4xf@arrl.net
Operating Period: 2018/06/23 18:02 - 2018/06/24 17:56
Total Contacts by Band and Mode: Band CW Power Dig Power Phone Power Total % 80 0 150 6 150 467 150 473 19 40 1010 150 14 150 436 150 1460 59 20 58 150 24 150 317 150 399 16 15 59 150 0 150 0 150 59 2 6 0 150 0 150 52 150 52 2 GOTA 0 150 0 150 44 150 44 2 Total 1127 44 1316 2487 100 18. List all callsigns of all operators and number of QSO's completed of the GOTA Station: Submission file created by N3FJP's ARRL Field Day Contest Log Version 5.8 www.n3fjp.com
Saturday, December 30, 2017
Technician License Class starting Thursday, January 18, 2018 For full details, see: Technician Class News Release 2018.pdf and RVARC Technician License Class Schedule 2018.pdf
Wednesday, June 28, 2017
Datestamp: 2017-06-26 10:33:23 PDT Call Used: K4TS GOTA Station Call: NX4Q ARRL/RAC Section: VA Class: 8A Participants: 40 Club/Group Name: Rappahannock Valley Amateur Radio Club Power Source(s): Generator, Solar Power Multiplier: 2X Bonus Points: 100% Emergency power 800 Media Publicity 100 Public Location 100 Public Information Table 100 W1AW Field Day Message 100 Natural power QSOs completed 100 GOTA Bonus 0 Submitted via the Web 50 Safety officer 100 Total Bonus Points 1,450 Score Summary: CW Digital Phone Total Total QSOs 1246 64 912 Total Points 2492 128 912 3532 Claimed Score = 7,064 Submitted by: John Cavanagh, KB4XF 223 N. Randolph Rd. Falmouth, VA 22405 E-mail: [email protected] Comments: (blank) Band/Mode QSO Breakdown: CW Digital Phone QSOs Pwr(W) QSOs Pwr(W) QSOs Pwr(W) 160m 80m 78 100 24 100 175 100 40m 856 100 6 100 184 100 20m 86 100 34 100 405 100 15m 202 100 60 100 10m 24 100 6m 83 100 2m 1.25 Other Satellite GOTA 5 100 TOTAL 1246 64 912 GOTA Bonus: No GOTA Coach Name/Call QSOs Bonus Points Kyle Dalton, KM4VHZ 3 0 Harriet Brooks, (NONE) 1 0 Charles Diaz, (NONE) 1 0
Saturday, April 22, 2017
Photos from the Tailgate party held at Marquee Theater's Parking Lot on Saturday, April 22
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Jim and Randy have been working hard on the arrangements for the Famous RVARC Christmas Dinner, 7 December 2016. Earlier today, Jim sent along the latest update that provides you more information and, I hope, additional incentive to sign up:
"First, the cost will be $18.95 per person, plus tax & tip. Second, drinks are included and there will be a cash bar. For "The Grub", all three offerings will be served and no mushrooms will be used and side dishes will be included."
Again - Please RSVP, with your entr�e preference and number of people, to Jim at ku4c@arrl.net or jmccloudf@aol.com. Please also address your questions, comments, suggestions, and so forth, to the same Jim.
And, to sharpen your appetite, please consider volunteering to work the Blue and Gray Half Marathon on Sunday, 4 December. If you have already volunteered, Thank You! If not our events manager KV4RC Michael is the person to contact kv4rc@arrl.net. Choice spots are still available.
SEE MORE INFO BELOW!!
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
Our party committee, Randy KM4HFB & Jim KU4C, have been working on the arrangements for our Christmas dinner. Here is an update on what they have put together for us:
LOCATION � The Paradise Diner, 260 Warrenton Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22405. That's on Warrenton Road, about half-way between I-95 and the infamous Falmouth Intersection on US-1 in Stafford County. For your navigation machine, the coordinates are approximately 38.335271 degrees N, 77.480065 degrees W.
THE DATE � Wednesday, 7 December 2016, 6:00pm � 8:30pm.
THE GRUB � Jim and Randy report that a buffet style dinner will be served. Offerings will possibly include Roast Turkey Breast, Baked Lasagna & Broiled Salmon. Sides and appetizers to be determined.
THE DETAILS � Here�s what Jim sent me this afternoon: �An estimated cost is ~$15 a person dependent on the number of club members. I will need to know how many people are coming and which food offering they prefer by Friday or Saturday.�
RSVP, PLEASE - Please RSVP, with your entr�e preference and number of people, to Jim at ku4c@arrl.net or jmccloudf@aol.com. Please also address your questions, comments, suggestions, and so forth, to the same Jim.
MORE TO COME � Jim tells me he�ll meet with the Paradise Diner staff again tomorrow, so there may be more information coming your way around this time tomorrow.
Or not! Please don�t wait, get your RSVP in right quick!
Sunday, November 20, 2016
RVARC CHRISTMAS DINNER
Jim KU4C and Randy KM4HFB have been researching a time and place for our annual Christmas dinner. Thanks, Jim and Randy. Here is their report:
The date for the Christmas Dinner is Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at the Paradise Diner, 260 Warrenton Rd. (Rt.17), Fredericksburg, VA 22405 (Stafford County). The room has been reserved for the RVARC from 6:00 to 8:30 pm . A buffet style dinner will be served. Offerings will possibly include Roast Turkey Breast, Baked Lasagna & Broiled Salmon. Sides and appetizers to be determined. Any comments/questions are to go to the Party Committee, Randy KM4HFB & Jim KU4C (ku4c@arrl.net). We�ll look for more information at the aforementioned November monthly meeting.
Friday, July 01, 2016
Field Day 2016 results. Call Used: K4TS GOTA Station Call: (none) ARRL/RAC Section: VA Class: 5A Participants: 27 Club/Group Name: Rappahannock Valley ARC Power Source(s): Generator Power Multiplier: 2X Bonus Points:Score Summary:
100% Emergency power 500 Public Location 100 Site Visit by invited served agency official 100 Submitted via the Web 50 Total Bonus Points 750 Comments: (blank) Band/Mode QSO Breakdown:
CW Digital Phone Total Total QSOs 290 0 759 Total Points 580 0 759 1339 Claimed Score = 2,678
CW Digital Phone QSOs Pwr(W) QSOs Pwr(W) QSOs Pwr(W) 160m 80m 94 100 391 100 40m 191 100 228 100 20m 103 100 15m 36 100 10m 5 100 1 100 6m 2m 1.25 Other Satellite GOTA TOTAL 290 0 759 Friday, January 08, 2016
We now have a confirmed location for our January meeting on Tuesday, 26 January 2016. Thanks to Mike W1ZFB, we will be able to use the Spotsylvania County Sheriff's substation in the Spotsylvania Towne Center. It is just inside the entrance between JC Penny and Macy's across the corridor from the LensCrafters. It is #405 on the attached mall map.
The meeting starts at 7:00p � Mike will open the door about 6:45p. Thank you, Mike.
Monday, November 16, 2015
There will not be a regular monthly club meeting in December. Instead we will gather for our annual Christmas Dinner at the Four Seasons Restaurant on Thursday evening, 17 December 2015 at 6:00pm. Members, family and friends are all invited. We will order off the menu. The address is 5201 Jefferson Davis Highway, Fredericksburg, Virginia 22408 � that�s just south of Four Mile Fork on US 1.
Tuesday, July 07, 2015
Field Day 2015 results.
Call Used:K4TS GOTA Station Call:W4IM ARRL/RAC Section:VA Class:5A
Participants:31 Club/Group Name: Rappahannock Valley ARC
Power Source(s): Generator, Solar
Power Multiplier: 2X
Bonus Points:
Description Points 100% Emergency power 500 Media Publicity 100 Set-up in Public Place 100 NTS message to ARRL SM/SEC 100 W1AW Field Day Message 100 Natural power QSOs completed 100 Site Visit by invited served agency official 100 Youth participation
Youth operators=3
Youth participants=460 GOTA Bonus 0 Submitted via the Web 50 Total Bonus Points 1,210 Score Summary:
CW Digital Phone Total Total QSOs 1295 0 379 Total Points 2590 0 379 2969 Claimed Score = 5,938 Submitted by:
John Cavanagh, KB4XF
223 N. Randolph Rd
Falmouth, VA 22405
E-mail: cjccav@cox.netComments:
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Band/Mode QSO Breakdown:
CW Digital Phone QSOs Pwr(W) QSOs Pwr(W) QSOs Pwr(W) 160m 80m 136 100 80 100 40m 761 100 137 100 20m 157 100 128 100 15m 176 100 10m 65 100 6m 2m 6 100 1.25 Other Satellite GOTA 28 100 Total 1295 0 379 GOTA Bonus: GOTA Coach - Double Bonus Points
Name/Call QSOs Bonus Points DEBBIE CHALKLEY, KM4KHU 1 0 JOSEPH KENNEDY, (NONE) 7 0 MEGAN GARVIN, N4MEG 3 0 LIZ BODOLAY, (NONE) 7 0 ANN BESLEY, (NONE) 4 0 SHERI KENNY, KM4JMD 6 0 Supporting Documentation Required
Based on your selections, the ARRL expects to receive supporting documentation:
- via e-mail to: [email protected]
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Winter Technician Class - Thursday, January 15 - Thursday March 12, 2015. At the Massaponax Red Cross Office.
The RVARC is sponsoring a Winter License Class beginning Thursday, 15 January 2015. The class will meet each Thursday night at the Red Cross office in Massaponax for nine weeks. The last meeting will be a test session for the FCC Technician Class Amateur Radio License. There is no charge for the course and the ARRL License Manual will be available to participants at cost.
The class schedule and news release are here. Please pass the information along to members of your school, church, scout or local emergency response groups who might be interested. A ham license is a useful credential to anyone involved in community support activities as well as a passport to a lot of fun activities. The course instructor will be KB4XF, Dr. Jack Cavanagh. This is a new course, updated to support the new question pool.
Contact Jack, KB4XF for details and to register for the class. Study material for the class is available here.
Note: The testing held as part of the Technician class now under way will be on Thursday, 26 March 2015..
Time is 7 PM; location is Red Cross at Southpoint; fee is $15.
Thursday, November 06, 2014
The RVARC Holiday Dinner will be Thursday, 18 December 2014, 6:00pm at Lee�s Retreat at the Blue and Gray Brewing Company and Brew Pub, 3300 Dill Smith Drive, in the Bowman Center. It will be a fixed-price limited menu. Jack needs be able to tell the restaurant you're coming, so please send your RSVP headcount to Jack at kb4xf@arrl.net. His deadline is Sunday evening�that's Sunday, 14 December. If you've already RSVP'd to Jack, a repeat is not necessary.
Check this link for the restaurant location.
Tuesday, October 07, 2014
RVARC will have an information booth/portable station, at the Wings and Wheels event at Stafford Airport on Oct. 18, 2014. Contact John, W4IM for more info if you wish to participate.
2014 Field Day Entry Form Datestamp: 2012-07-01 08:48:38 PDT
Call Used:K4TS GOTA Station Call:W4IM ARRL/RAC Section:VA Class:5AParticipants:25 Club/Group Name: Rappahannock Valley Amateur Radio Club
Power Source(s): Generator, Battery, Solar
Power Multiplier: 2X
Bonus Points:
Description Points 100% Emergency power 500 Media Publicity 100 Set-up in Public Place 100 Information Booth 100 NTS message to ARRL SM/SEC 100 W1AW Field Day Message 100 Natural power QSOs completed 100 Site Visit by invited elected Official
100 Youth participation
Youth operators=3
Youth participants=460 GOTA Bonus 200 Submitted via the Web 50 Total Bonus Points 1,510 Score Summary:
CW Digital Phone Total Total QSOs 1106 0 754 1860 Total Points 2212 0 754 2966 Claimed Score = 5932
Band/Mode QSO Breakdown:
CW Digital Phone QSOs Pwr(W) QSOs Pwr(W) QSOs Pwr(W) 160m 80m 193 100 177 100 40m 677 100
214 100 20m 155 100
173 100 15m 81 100
61 100 10m
6m
2m
1.25
Other
Satellite
GOTA 129 100 Total 1106 0 754 GOTA Bonus: GOTA Coach - Double Bonus Points
Name/Call QSOs Bonus Points Zach Barnum, KK4RUT
46 80 Kevin Proffitt, KK4NDF
64 120 Eric Nosar, KK4TNJ
1 0 Elaine Caldecott, AK4PN
10 0 Joseph Kennedy, (NONE) 3 0 Jenne Lesse, (NONE) 5 0 Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Arrangements have been finalized for the Spring Technician Class. The lead instructor will again be Dr. Jack Cavanagh, KB4XF. The course begins Thursday, 27 February 2014, 7:00p, at the Red Cross in Massaponax. It will run for eight Thursdays plus a testing session during the ninth meeting. The schedule and news release is attached. Please re-distribute it to your church, fraternal, work or other individuals or groups who might be interested.The Rappahannock Valley Amateur Radio Club will offer its Spring Technician Class at the Red Cross Facility, 4836 Southpoint Parkway, near I-95 Exit 126 in the Massaponax area. I�ve sent the attached news release to the local media, but your help is needed to fill the seats in the classroom. Please help promote the class through your church group, scouting group, at work, neighborhood watch society, other clubs to which you belong, or any other way that comes to mind! Feel free to print and distribute the news release. The course will begin Thursday, February 21, 2013 and will run for eight to ten weeks. Classes will be each Thursday from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. The final session will be a test for the amateur Technician Class License. The course is free and the American Radio Relay League Ham Radio License Manual, the text for the course, will be available to students at cost. Students who pre-register, will find their manual waiting for them at the first class. To register or inquire about the course, send an e-mail to w4shs@arrl.net. The lead instructor will be Dr. Jack Cavanagh, KB4XF, assisted by other licensed members of the RVARC. Thanks for your help. Help promote amateur radio in your neighborhood!Sunday, December 23, 2012
Jim Brodhead, Formerly KA4ERP - Silent Key
Jim was a former ham and member of the RVARC.
Free Lance Star Obituary
Thursday, November 29, 2012
The Annual RVARC Christmas Dinner Meeting will be held at Mimi's Caf�, 10001 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Fredericksburg, [Cosner's Corner] on Wednesday December 12th at 18:30.
Check the Mapquest link for the restaurant location.
Thursday, September 06, 2012
The RVARC will co-sponsor a Technician License Course beginning Oct 4th. Location is the Church Hall of Christ Episcopal Church in Spotsylvania Courthouse. The class will meet every Thursday from 7 to 9 PM through December 6th. There will be no class Thanksgiving week. There is no cost for the class. The text book is the /ARRL Technician License Manual (2nd Edition, 2010)/. The retail cost of this book is $30 but the RVARC will have it available at a discount price of $25 on the first night of class. For more information or to register, contact either: Jack Cavanagh, KB4XF, kb4xf@arrl.net or Steve Clifford, K4GUN, cliffy109@gmail.comWednesday, July 04, 2012
2012 Field Day Entry Form Datestamp: 2012-07-04 09:02:22 PDT
Call Used:K4TS GOTA Station Call:N4ENG ARRL/RAC Section:VA Class:10AParticipants:32 Club/Group Name: Rappahannock Valley ARC
Power Source(s): Generator, Solar
Power Multiplier: 2X
Bonus Points:
Description Points 100% Emergency power 1,000 Media Publicity 100 Set-up in Public Place 100 Information Booth 100 NTS message to ARRL SM/SEC 100 W1AW Field Day Message 100 Satellite QSO completed 100 Natural power QSOs completed 100 Youth participation
Youth operators=7
Youth participants=7100 GOTA Bonus 40 Submitted via the Web 50 Total Bonus Points 1,890 Score Summary:
CW Digital Phone Total Total QSOs 1408 168 1067 Total Points 2816 336 1067 4219 Claimed Score = 8,438
Band/Mode QSO Breakdown:
CW Digital Phone QSOs Pwr(W) QSOs Pwr(W) QSOs Pwr(W) 160m 80m 52 100 81 100 40m 922 100 133 50 560 100 20m 145 100 34 50 175 100 15m 271 100 1 50 98 100 10m 8 100 9 100 6m 7 100 37 100 2m 1 100 30 100 1.25 1 100 4 100 Other 1 100 7 100 Satellite 21 50 GOTA 45 100 Total 1408 168 1067 GOTA Bonus: GOTA Coach - Double Bonus Points
Name/Call QSOs Bonus Points Christian, (NONE) 2 0 Hunter, (NONE) 11 0 Angel, (NONE) 1 0 Shari, (NONE) 4 0 Howard, (NONE) 26 40 John, (NONE) 1 0 Friday, December 09, 2011
A Technician License Class will be held at the Red Cross Offices starting on Thursday, 19 Jan at 7 pm.
Email Jack at kb4xf@arrl.net or Tom at ak1e@arrl.net for more information.Tuesday, November 22, 2011
The Annual RVARC Christmas Dinner Meeting will be held at Mimi's Caf�, 10001 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Fredericksburg, [Cosner's Corner] on Wednesday December 7th starting at 18:00 with dinner at 19:00.
Check the Mapquest link for the restaurant location.
Monday, July 11, 2011
Hilbert Newton, W4ULM - Silent Key
Obituary & Arrangements
Monday, July 11, 2011
2011 Field Day Results
Datestamp: 2011-07-07 16:32:44 PDT
Call Used:K4TS GOTA Station Call:KK4AUW ARRL/RAC Section:VA Class:8A
Participants:40 Club/Group Name: Rappahannock Valley ARC
Power Source(s): Generator
Power Multiplier: 2X
Bonus Points:
Description Points 100% Emergency power 800 Set-up in Public Place 100 Information Booth 100 NTS message to ARRL SM/SEC 100 Site Visit by invited elected official 100 Site Visit by invited served agency official 100 Youth participation
Youth operators=4
Youth participants=780 GOTA Bonus 120 Submitted via the Web 50 Total Bonus Points 1,550 Score Summary:
CW Digital Phone Total Total QSOs 1495 9 1509 Total Points 2990 18 1509 4517 Claimed Score = 9,034 Submitted by:
John F. Cavaangh, KB4XF
223 N. Randolph Rd.
Falmouth, VA 22405-2927
E-mail: [email protected]Comments:
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Band/Mode QSO Breakdown:
CW Digital Phone QSOs Pwr(W) QSOs Pwr(W) QSOs Pwr(W) 160m 80m 369 100 40m 854 100 550 100 20m 151 100 9 100 145 100 15m 376 100 163 100 10m 114 100 32 100 6m 151 100 2m 1 100 1.25 Other Satellite GOTA 98 100 Total 1495 9 1509 GOTA Bonus: GOTA Coach - Double Bonus Points
Name/Call QSOs Bonus Points Elaine Caldecott, KK4AUW 41 80 Dan Lein, KJ4MHD 25 40 Cara Haefner, (NONE) 10 0 Christiana Brandel, KI4SLR 4 0 Aleasha Brandel, (NONE) 5 0 Daniel Bonder, (NONE) 8 0 Julie Jones, (NONE) 3 0 Tim Caldecott, KJ4YWR 2 0 Monday, January 24, 2011
Bill Simpson, N4CKZ is a silent key. Danny, WA4SDE suggested donations to Fredericksburg SPCA. Danny has been taking care of Bill for the last 5yrs.
Mullins & Thompson (Rt 1) info:
William "Bill" B. Simpson, 88, of Fredericksburg, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2011 at his residence.
He was a WWII US Marine Corps veteran and retired after 25 years of service from the US Postal Service. He was an avid HAM radio operator.
He is survived by three sons, Gene Simpson of San Francisco, CA, Philip Simpson of Clarksville, MD, and Dennis Simpson of Harrisburg, PA; four grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Simpson.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM on Thursday, January 27, 2011 at Mullins and Thompson Funeral Service, Fredericksburg Chapel. A graveside service will be held on Friday, January 28, 2011 at 11:00 AM at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be made in his name to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202.
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Technician Class License Course 10 Weeks January 20, 2010 thru March 24, 2011 7:00 - 9:00 PM Location : American Red Cross Regional Headquarters 4836 South Point Parkway, at Massaponax Cost: No charge for the class Pre-registration not required but would be appreciated. For further information e-mail Jack Cavanagh at kb4xf@arrl.netTuesday, December 29, 2009
Technician Class License Course Every Thursday January 28, 2010 to March 27, 2010 7:00 PM Location : American Red Cross Regional Headquarters 4836 South Point Parkway, at Massaponax Cost: No charge for the class A class book, /The ARRL Ham Radio License Manual /will be used./ /A discounted copy will be available the first evening or may purchase on your own (http://www.arrl.org) For further information call Jack Cavanagh at 373-4824 or e-mail kb4xf@arrl.netMonday, July 13, 2009
2009 Field Day Results
Band/Mode QSO Breakdown: CW Digital Phone QSOs QSOs QSOs 160m 80m 83 360 40m 810 102 560 20m 210 43 153 15m 133 9 52 10m 198 6m 112 2m 22 0.7 5 Satellite 4 GOTA 23 TOTAL 1236 154 1489
Score Summary: CW Digital Phone Total Total QSOs 1236 154 1489 2879 Total Points 2472 308 1489 4269 Claimed Score = 8,538 Monday, May 11, 2009
Marine Corps Half Marathon - Sunday May 17th, 2009 Information
Communications support participant location assignments 2RUN2009USMC.xls
2009 Course Map [Click for full size]
Detailed Course Directions - 1
Detailed Course Directions - 2
Official Marine Corps Website
Monday, March 02, 2009
Technician class will start on Thursday, March 26th, 7-9 PM at Red Cross Facility, Massaponax and run for 7-8 weeks.
Pre-registration not required but would be appreciated. Please contact Jack Cavanagh kb4xf@arrl.netWednesday, October 29, 2008
The Annual RVARC Christmas Dinner Meeting will be held at Mimi's Caf�, 10001 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Fredericksburg, [Cosner's Corner] on Thursday December 11th at 18:30.
See the dinner menu (pdf) for more information.
Check the Mapquest link for the restaurant location.
Sunday, July 20, 2008
2008 Field Day Results
ARRL Field Day Entry Form Call Used: K4TS GOTA Station Call: AK1E ARRL/RAC Section: VA Class: 8A Participants: 38 Club/Group Name: Rappahannock Valley ARC Power Source(s): Generator, Solar Power Multiplier: 2X
Bonus Points: 100% Emergency power 800 Media Publicity 100 Set-up in Public Place 100 Information Booth 100 W1AW Field Day Message 100 Natural power QSOs completed 100 Site Visit by invited served agency official 100 Youth participation 60 Youth operators=3 Youth participants=5 GOTA Bonus 120 Submitted via the Web 50 Total Bonus Points 1,630 Submitted by: John Cavanagh, KB4XF 223 N. Randolph Rd. Falmouth, VA 22405 E-mail: kb4xf@arrl.net Comments: (blank)
Score Summary: CW Digital Phone Total Total QSOs 1546 0 1484 Total Points 3092 0 1484 4576 Claimed Score = 9,152 GOTA Bonus: GOTA Coach - Double Bonus Points
Band/Mode QSO Breakdown: CW Digital Phone QSOs Pwr(W) QSOs Pwr(W) QSOs Pwr(W) 160m 80m 303 100 40m 951 100 541 100 20m 250 100 415 100 15m 179 100 49 5 10m 166 100 17 5 6m 46 100 2m 2 100 1.25 Other Satellite GOTA 111 100 TOTAL 1546 0 1484
Name/Call QSOs Bonus Points James Marvin, AJ4JE 29 40 Carla Marvin, KJ4ETX 3 0 Dar Horne, KD4CVC 40 80 David Turner, AI4EE 12 0 Dennis Wynn, KI4GZY 15 0 Robert Pederson, KJ4FAI 5 0 Peter Rupert, (NONE) 2 0 Noah Hebert, (NONE) 3 0 Liam Davis, (NONE) 2 0 Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Information for the VOPEX 2008 exercises is available here.
Spotsylvania_VOPEX_2008_Presentation_20080526.pdf
and
VOPEX2008_Emergency_Drill_20080526.pdfMonday, March 31, 2008
Hey Everyone, I am willing to order FD stuff again this year, t-shirts, pins, water bottles if anyone is interested. Go to: http://www.arrl.org/catalog/?item=NO-1324#top to see everything that is available. Last year the shirts sold out early -- so this year we should order early! Please get your order into me NO LATER THAN Monday, 14 April 2008. Prices for the shirts are $12.95, pins are $5.00, pins from earlier Field Days are $2.00 and water bottles are $3.95. I will add a pro-rata shipping fee to everyone's bill, which should amount to less than a dollar each. I'll collect from you during our next meeting in April. Send me an email now! 73, John W4IM w4im@arrl.netWednesday, March 05, 2008
A Technician Class license class is scheduled to begin in King George County beginning 24 March at 1730 at the new Fire & Rescue EMS facility. Contact David Collins N4WDC, for information. n4wdc@arrl.net
Saturday, December 22, 2007
Amateur Radio Technician Class starting 10 Jan 2008
The RVARC will begin a Technician Class starting 10 Jan 2008 1900 at the new Red Cross Office in Massaponnax next to the Cracker Barrel on Southpoint Pkwy.
Jack, KB4XF will be the lead instructor. Tom, AK1E, will head up logistics. Darr, KD4CVC, will act as the supplies coordinator. All interested in this class please email Jack at cjcav(atsign)earthlink(dot)net.
Those members that volunteered to help out please also email Jack so that he can set up a roster.Saturday, December 01, 2007
The RVARC Christmas Dinner and December Meeting Wednesday, December 12th, 2007 from 6:00/7:00 until 10:00 PM at The Clubs at Quantico. Cash bar from 4:00 til 9:00 (not in our dining room, the officer�s bar). Our room will open at 7:00 P.M. Buffet Dinner at 7:30 P.M., $22.50 each, followed by WB4LNT's slide show. Directions to the dinner: Attendees who are driving up to Quantico from Fredericksburg or from the Rt 610 entrance to Rt 95
- From junction of Rt 17 and Rt 95 to Rt 610 --- 10 miles
- From Rt 610 and Rt 95 to entrance ramp to 1st/south Marine Corp Base Quantico Exit --- 4 miles
- When you exit I-95, go East one mile to the Base gate. Through the main gate, they will want to see ID. Put your parking lights on please. All you need for an ID is your driver�s license, just say you are going to an event at the Clubs at Quantico and you will be passed along. They usually do not hand out visitor�s placards anymore.
- Note: the gate closes at 10:00 p.m. so if you do not leave the Clubs at Quantico (CAC) by 9:45 Wednesday evening, you will need to go the long way back out through the base. Also, cell phone use with out a hands free device is prohibited aboard the base!
- Once through the gate, continue through three (3) lights until you see the Chapel and Base HQ on the left (big building set 1/8 of a mile off the road. The CAQ is on your right, just after a hotel style building, the Inn at Quantico, a guest house. If you get into the traffic circle, stay there and get out to the right after you make a 360 degree circle. There is a sign for the Clubs at Quantico.
- The Clubs at Quantico sign is on the right with the parking lot well lit. The entrance to the building is marked as "Administrative Offices and Banquet facilities".
- Buffet Dinner is served at 7:30 pm
- We have the facility until 10:00.
Saturday, August 25, 2007
Starting in August 2007, the meeting place will move to the new Red Cross facility at their new location at 4836 Southpoint Parkway, next to Cracker Barrel in the Massaponax area. I-95 exit 126, in the former Crystal Reflections building at the old Factory Outlet Center. Google MapTuesday, July 24, 2007
Field Day 2007 Results
Call Used: K4TS GOTA Station Call: N9JH ARRL/RAC Section: VA Class: 8A Participants: 58 Power Source(s): Generator Power Multiplier: 2X Bonus Points:
Description Points 100% Emergency power 800 Media Publicity 100 Set-up in Public Place 100 W1AW Field Day Message 100 Site Visit by invited served agency official 100 Youth participation Youth operators = 5 Youth participants = 8 100 GOTA Bonus 80 Submitted via the Web 50 Total Bonus Points 1,430 Band/Mode QSO Breakdown:
Score Summary: CW Digital Phone Total Total QSOs 1230 0 790 Total Points 2460 0 790 3250 Claimed Score = 6,500 GOTA Bonus: GOTA Coach - Double Bonus Points Name/Call QSOs Bonus Points Andrew Steele, (NONE) 12 0 Thonmas Steele, (NONE) 8 0 Robert Brandel III, KI4JVC 24 40 Christiana Brandel, KI4SLR 35 40 Andrew Brandel, (NONE) 5 0
CW Digital Phone QSOs Pwr(W) QSOs Pwr(W) QSOs Pwr(W) 160m 80m 73 150 173 150 40m 932 150 168 150 20m 139 150 148 150 15m 78 150 10m 72 150 6m 1 150 69 150 2m 3 150 54 150 1.25 1 150 8 150 Other 3 150 14 150 Satellite GOTA 84 150 Total 1230 0 790 Sunday, February 04, 2007
RVARC will begin classes to prepare for the General Class License Exam beginning March 1st at 7 PM to 9 PM (8-10 weeks) Fire Station #2 - upstairs 101 Altoona Dr (Behind Hampton Inn and across from Burlington Coat Factory) Park across from the Fire Station in the Burlington Coat Factory lot. You will see cars with antennas on the roof. To register, please contact: Kathy Hitt k4thy@arrl.net 540 371-2459Sunday, November 05, 2006
The RVARC Christmas Dinner and December Meeting Wednesday, December 13th, 2006 from 6:30/7:00 until 10:00 PM at The Clubs at Quantico. There will be a buffet and the cost will be $22.50 each. Reservations and payment needs to be in to Gordon, WB4LNT by November 28th (the night of the club meeting). SARG and SARA are invited. Don't forget to get your nomination for Ham of the Year and Elmer of the Year into John, W4IM as soon as possible. Need to have time to get the plaques made. Directions to the dinner: Attendees who are driving up to Quantico from Fredericksburg or from the Rt 610 entrance to Rt 95
- From junction of Rt 17 and Rt 95 to Rt 610 --- 10 miles
- From Rt 610 and Rt 95 to entrance ramp to 1st/south Marine Corp Base Quantico Exit --- 4 miles
- One mile to the Base gate. Security requires a drivers license for identification.
- From the Security Gate to Club. --- 2.5 miles, approx. 3 lights, stay on the road straight ahead, do not turn off until the Club parking lot.
- The Clubs at Quantico sign is on the right with the parking lot well lit. The entrance to the building is marked as "Administrative Offices and Banquet facilities".
- Dinner is at 7 pm
- We have the facility until 10:00.
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
The next Amateur Radio class sponsored by the Rappahannock Valley Amateur Radio Club will begin Sept. 28th at 7 PM to 9 PM (8-10 weeks) Fire Station #2 - upstairs 101 Altoona Dr (Behind Hampton Inn and across from Burlington Coat Factory) Park across from the Fire Station in the Burlington Coat Factory lot. You will see cars with antennas on the roof. I need to know if you have a book (Now You're Talking), or are interested in purchasing one the first night of the class for the discounted price of $15. The next class may not be until next summer or fall. Please pass this information on to your friends and ask them to get in touch with me to register. There is no fee for the class or to register, but we are volunteers and like to be able to plan the classes to be the most effective. There is limited space in the class. Kathy Hitt k4thy@cox.net 540 371-2459