The Shenandoah Valley Amateur Radio Club, Inc. is one of the oldest established radio clubs in the U.S. It was founded in 1948. We support the local A.R.E.S. (Amateur Radio Emergency Services System). We are sanctioned as an ARRL Special Services Amateur Radio Club.
The S.V.A.R.C. meets at 7:30pm ET on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month at the club house at 2921 Grace Street in Winchester, VA. Visitors and guests are very welcome to attend a meeting and learn more about joining the club.
VHF and UHF repeaters are available for casual and emergency amateur use in the Northern Shenandoah Valley.
The first Sunday of August each year brings the club's Berryville Hamfest to hams all around the region.
Other club, Tech SIG, social, and ham related events are listed on the Event Calendar.
Recent Announcements
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10 May 2013 SVARC Meeting
Reminder: The May Meeting of the SVARC is this coming Friday, May 10 at the Club House on Grace Street. Program: The SVARC Question
and Answer (Q&A) session. Bring your questions on how to operate a
certain mode or a
specific band to why do I need to hook my mobile transceiver up in this
fashion. We'll also be discussing other technical topics as well as
Field Day 2013.New Agenda Item: Newsflash!
We've just learned about an available rack-mounted 2M repeater system
that sounds perfect for installation at the SVARC Club House - come hear
the latest details and take part in the discussion! 73, Rich, K3VATSVARC
Secretary
Posted May 7, 2013, 5:03 PM by SV ARC
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Tech SIG (Special Interest Group)
The SVARC is pleased to announce the introduction of a Tech Special Interest Group (or SIG for short) to the club. Everyone is invited, young or old, experienced or absolute novice, club member or not. The topics are varied but this is an opportunity to work with others interested in learning more and spending some time working on tech projects. If you are interested in joining the Tech SIG, just show up for one of the meetings. The meetings are listed on the Event Calendar as "Tech SIG". If you'd like some more information feel free to reach out to KF4YMJ (you can use his call sign and just attach @w4rkc.org for an email address).The first couple ...
Posted May 7, 2013, 5:05 PM by SV ARC
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SVARC Shrimpfest - 09 Mar 13 (Sat)
The annual SVARC Shrimpfest will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at the Boy Scout Center in Kernstown. Arrive between 5:30-6pm and we're sitting down for dinner at 6pm. Once
again, Laura Stewart, N4LLS will be the event manager with logistical
assistance from Bill, KJ4CBI. There are also opportunities for a few
helpers to assist Laura. More information forthcoming. Any questions, please contact Rich Kennedy, K3VAT via email: k3vat (at symbol) arrl.net
Posted Jan 24, 2013, 6:07 AM by SV ARC
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W4V Special Event Station for Club Member Operation
SVARC Members,Friday, January 18, 2013 is the Commonwealth's Lee-Jackson Day and the SVARC has once again obtained the Special Event Callsign W4V.The W4V Special Event Callsign is valid for operation
from 1600 UTC, Thursday, January 17th through 1600 UTC Sunday January 20th (3 days or 72 hours). Members are permitted to use this callsign from their home QTH on those frequencies in which they have authorized privilege. Additionally, the SVARC clubhouse will be open at selected times during this 3
day period and members are encouraged to operate the W4RKC station
using W4V. All HF, VHF, and UHF frequencies as well as all
modes are permitted, per FCC guidelines. That means you can operate
20M CW ...
Posted Jan 9, 2013, 7:10 AM by SV ARC
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SVARC 2012 Christmas Dinner
The SVARC 2012 Christmas Dinner will be held
on Saturday, December 15, 2012. Location is the Boy Scout Center at the
Youth Development Center on Shawnee Drive, Kernstown. Dinner starts at
1830 (6:30 pm), but please arrive early. Members and guests are asked to
bring a covered dish (including salads, veggies, potato/pasta, rolls, etc)
or a desert (pies, cakes, cookies - sugar free items are also
welcomed).
This
years' coordinators are Bill, KJ4CBI and Laura, N4LLS. If you are planning
to attend and have not signed up at one of the club's recent meetings
please send an Email to Laura at the following: laura732@frontiernet.net .
Logistical-related questions/issues (directions, shared rides, etc.) -
please Email Bill at ...
Posted Dec 3, 2012, 6:05 AM by SV ARC
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