News

LATEST SECTION NEWS

Richmond ARC Prep Class Spring 2023
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The Richmond Amateur Radio Club is holding an in-person, in-classroom amateur radio test prep class at Bon Air United Methodist Church. Registration deadline is 28 February, 2023. Class size is limited. Be sure to share with your friends that have any interest in becoming licensed.

2023 Virginia VOTA
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The Virginia Section has been selected by ARRL to operate the W1AW/4 callsign during the Virginia week of the Volunteers on the Air (VOTA) program and our VA QSO Party. VOTA is a year-long event to honor all the volunteers of Amateur Radio from ARRL staff to VEs and QSL Bureau card sorters. Hams contacting a W1AW/4 station or volunteer can earn points towards certificates and ranking at the end of the year. The Virginia VOTA week is being hosted by the Sterling Park ARC. Click the link above for more info on how to sign up.

Newsletter

VIRGINIA

May 2023 Issue  
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The newsletter hightlights changes to Virginia Section ARRL and other topics of interest. Good read. This month's edition includes:
- Severe Weather Safety Reminder
- VOTA Participatin Summary
- GOTA For Life Update
- Field Day Reminder
- Upcoming Hamfests
- Contest Calendar Update
- Section Traffic Manager Report
- ARES April Report Summary
- Section Manager Comments
If you have news to highlight, please share it with Jack KE4LWT.

Calendar

SEE WHAT IS SCHEDULED AND PLAN TO JOIN US

Click Here to see the calendar of what Virginia Section Radio Hams are doing.

We invite you to submit your ham radio event, training, swap meet, hamfest, or anything ham radio related. We can help you spread the word.

VA ARES

VIRGINIA AMATEUR RADIO EMERGENCY SERVICE

Check back for the next ARESVA SET

Statewide Virginia ARES operations help us to practice our skills in the event of an emergency and ensure our primary equipment and backup equipment are in ready working order.
Don't worry, just be prepared.

GovTrack

VIRGINIA SENATORS AND REPRESENTATIVES

Virginia Senators, Representatives, and a map of Virginia's Congressional Districts can be viewed HERE. Use this site to locate contact information for your Senators and Representatives. Make your voice heard.

ARRL

ARRL

American Radio Relay League promotes to advance the art, science, and enjoyment of Amateur Radio.

VA NTS

NTS in Virginia

Virginia Section Nets
Participate in a local Virginia Net. Practice skills. All bands; any day or night.
Help us keep this list current by submitting updates and corrections to the Website developer.

Emergency

EMERGENCY OPERATION FREQUENCIES

Avoid initiating general traffic on these frequencies. Monitor frequencies on this list. Ham’s should be aware of these frequencies to help keep you better informed and to avoid any potential inadvertent interference.

Youth

INFORMATION FOR NEXT GENERATION RADIO HAMS

Amateur Radio and Scounting Conference
July 10-16, 2022
Philmont Scout Ranch Training Center
Cimarron, New Mexico
The course is designed to familiarize current Scouters who are hams, as well as unlicensed Scouters with the benefits and fun associated with Ham Radio, and its integration into the BSA scouting program
Click here to go to the registration page, scroll down to JULY 10 - 16

JOTA-JOTI ANNUAL JAMBOREE
October 17-18, 2020.
Free event. Open to all Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Ventures, Sea Scouts, Girl Scouts & the general public.

Goals

WORKED ALL VIRGINIA (WAV) AWARD

Worked All Virginia
is something to be proud of. Participate in this challange to achieve this gratifying award. You know you worked for this one; you deserve it.

FCC

AMATEUR RADIO SERVICE

FCC Amateur Radio Service
Link to where you can get information on licensing, exams, and file application updates.