LATEST SECTION NEWS
2-25-2026
Jack Smith, KE4LWT will begin to turn over the duties of Section Manager
to Mike Aimone, WA8AHZ during the ARRL VA CONVENTION on March 15th at
Oakton HS, in Vinena, Virginia. Details about the Convention at:
Click Here For Details About The Convention.
2-20-2026
Club are encouraged to operate during the Virginia QSO Party (Mar 21-22) uising
their Club Call sign. Clubs are requested to identify their Club call at:
Click Here For The Form.
2-5-2026
Consider joining Hams across the Commonwealth using the ARRL Call W1AW/4
during the period March 10 – thru March 17. Sign up at:
Click Here To Sign Up.
VIRGINIA
September 2024 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:
- Hurricane Update
- Marine Corps Marathon Oct 27th Info
- Field Day 2024 Report
- State of the Hobby
- Affiliated Club Coordinator Assistance
- VA ARRL Youth Discord Server
- Jamboree-on-the-Air Oct 18-20 Info
- GOTA Information
- SKYWARN report
- Download Contest Calendar
- ARES Reports and Info
- ARES MOU with VDEM Update
- SET Update
- Section Traffic Managers Report
- Section Manager's Comments
If you have news to highlight, please share it with Jack KE4LWT.
Rolling Out The Welcome Mat
... ARRL is also urging clubs to be more accessible to
their local communities and more inviting to new visitors
by hosting a Ham Radio Open House! With April 18th being
World Amateur Radio Day, ARRL created the Open House as a
way for clubs to invite their local communities — and
potentially new hams — to see what modern amateur radio is
all about! Pick any date in April to host your club’s
Ham Radio Open House, and start planning ways to attract
those with curiosity or interest in amateur radio into your
club station. [...] Consider including a POTA activation or
satellite operating demonstration. Another tactic used
successfully by clubs is for your Volunteer Examiners to
conduct an exam session in the hour before a club meeting
starts. You will attract those new hams and hams upgrading
to take their tests and then hang around for recognition
from the club with a round of applause! What a great
welcoming moment for the new ham — and an inspiring moment
to join your club and become a part of your community.
Source: ARRL QST March 2026
ARRL MID-MONTH SUMMARY
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.
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
American Radio Relay League promotes to advance the art, science, and enjoyment of Amateur Radio.
NTS in Virginia
Virginia Section NetsParticipate in a local Virginia Net. Practice skills. All bands; any day or night.
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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.
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.
AMATEUR RADIO SERVICE
FCC Amateur Radio Service
Link to where you can get information on licensing, exams, and file application updates.
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Last Update:02/2026