News

LATEST SECTION NEWS

3-21-2026
Field Day 2026:
It's not too early to start planning for the ARRL Field Day. This year invite a local STEM teacher to Field Day. Click Here To See Available Resources.

6-1-2026
ARRL June VHF Contest
13-14 June, For amateurs in the US and Canada (and their possessions) to work as many amateur stations in as many different 2 degrees x 1 degree Maidenhead grid squares as possible using authorized frequencies above 50 MHz. Click Here For Details About The ARRL June VHF Contest.

6-1-2026
ARRL Kids Day:
20 June. Kids Day is designed to give on-the-air experience to young people and hopefully foster interest in getting a license of their own. It is also intended to give older hams a chance to share their station and love for Amateur Radio with their children. Click Here For Details.

Newsletter

VIRGINIA

June 2026 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:
- Newly Appointed Section Traffic Manager
- June 27-28 ARRL Field Day 2026
- Section Technical Specialists Volunteers
- ARRL VA Emergency Coordinators
- Hurricane Season Starts June 1st
- 13 Colonies Special Event 1-8 July
If you have news to highlight, please share it with Mike WA8AHZ.

Feature Article

13 Colonies Special Event 2026

As the Nation celebrates the it’s 250th birthday, consider hunting for Special Event Stations (SES) for each of the 13 Colonies as well as the bonus stations in Great Britian and France, plus at the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia. Also, be on the lookout for Virginia’s activation as K2B. The event is on 1-8 July. If you work a colony station, you are encouraged to spot it for others.
We suggest DX Summit.
More Details at: 13colonies.us

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.
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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

JOTA-JOTI Annual Jamboree General Information for Scouts and Hams
October 16-18, 2026.
Free event. Open to all Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Ventures, Sea Scouts, Girl Scouts & the general public.
JOTA-JOTI Annual Jamboree and Scout SignUp Page

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.