Field Day is just around the corner – June 27-28, 2020 What a wild year this has been so far. Field Day 2020 is close at hand, and situations are constantly changing. We’ll try to keep our members up to date with the information they need to participate on this page, so check back often.
Events
2020 Audie Murphy Special Event Review
The Audie Murphy Special Event was a success! On May 30, 2020, spanning 3 bands with single-side band, we were able to give recognition in our own way to this American Hero. There were 151 contacts covering 29 states, Canada, and even a maritime mobile station. Many contacts were thankful and familiar with Audie Murphy […]
Announcements
Upcoming Events: An altered club meeting for May will be held Monday July 27th @7pm on our local repeaters. This is due to COVID-19 precautions. Ongoing weekly Dutch Treat Breakfasts are on hold until the Country Kitchen restaurant in Christiansburg, VA (click for directions) is opened for normal business. Our next VE session will be […]
Audie Murphy – Special Event Station
May 30, 1300Z-2200Z, W2A, Christiansburg, VA. New River Valley Amateur Radio Club. Audie Murphy (1925 – 1971)was the most decorated US soldier in World War II. He died in a plane crash on Brush Mountain, near New Castle, VA on May 28, 1971. This special event marks the 49th year of his passing, and brings awareness to […]
2020 Presentation Schedule
Below is the schedule of presentations for 2020. Check back here for more updates as the year progresses. 23 March – postponed 27 April – Basic Satellite Operating, Part 1 – Josh, KF4YLM 25 May – Open 27 June (Field Day) – Open 27 July – Open 24 August – Open 28 September – Open […]
Blings ‘n’ Things Themes for 2020
This year our monthly meetings will contain a show ‘n’ tell where members are encouraged to bring in things to show off, explain, and discuss. This “Blings ‘n’ Things” will be themed for each month for a specific topic, but members are encouraged to bring in anything they would like to show. Below is the […]
Field Day 2019
2019 ARRL Field Day was a great time! Check out our pictures from the event, and click HERE to see our Field Day Summary and information on the contacts made.
2019 Field Day – June 22-23
Field Day is just around the corner – June 22-23, 2019 This is the time for amateur radio operators to take their equipment to the field, giving us the opportunity to work as many other stations as possible while learning to operate in abnormal situations with less than optimal conditions.
NRVARC at IWLA
The NRVARC will be setting up an information/demonstration tent at this year’s Kids Fishing Rodeo at the Izaak Walton League Park in Christiansburg, VA., Sunday May 5th, 2019 from Noon until 5pm. This club outing is organized by KN4OOG (Cindy) and KN4CQV (Bill), so if you would like to help out, please contact them. More […]
Blings ‘n’ Things Themes for 2019
This year our monthly meetings will contain a show ‘n’ tell where members are encouraged to bring in things to show off, explain, and discuss. This “Blings ‘n’ Things” will be themed for each month for a specific topic, but members are encouraged to bring in anything they would like to show. Below is the […]