K4KDJ - Virginia Tech Amateur Radio Association

Congratulations to all of the new and upgraded hams from the May 1, 2013 VE Session!  The session resulted in a total of 28 new Technicians and 5 new Generals.  This session was primarily the culmination of a Technician License class coordinated by Ron Angert, N4AJT.

We will have one final VE session this semester.  It will be held on Monday, May 6, 2013 at 7 PM in McBryde 455.  Please see the Get Your License page for details.

Joe Gaeddert's Introduction to Communications Slides

Click on the above link to access the slides Joe, KK4MNZ, presented at our 19 March 2013 meeting.  It was a great presentation and many of us learned something.  Thank you to everyone who came out to the meeting.

-Mitch WQ3C

From February 11-15, 2013, operators from the Virginia Tech Amateur Radio Station competed as K4KDJ in the School Club Roundup.  The School Club Roundup is an ARRL/LIMARC sponsored contest to encourage schools of all levels to get on the air.  More in formation about the SCR can be found at http://www.arrl.org/school-club-roundup.

This semester, K4KDJ has a claimed score of 13386.  Read more for the contest score summary.

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The Spring bike race that we normally assist with will be held on the 2nd of March.

This is typically an all-day affair.  Show up early morning, leave mid to late afternoon.

We would really like to have at least two communicators at each position, plus some rovers, and a shadow or two for refs and organizers.

If you don't have equipment, it will be provided for you.

Please let me know your availability ASAP.

wq3c@vt.edu

QNI

WQ3C (NC)

K3WDT

KK4EAB

AK4YG

KK4EDI

KK4MOE

KK4PWS

KK4MNZ

Announcements:

First VE Session on the 6th.  7PM in the Dogwood Room of Squires Student Center.

KK4EDI is getting the antenna wire order together, contact him ASAP to
get in.

Our first meeting of the semester will be Tuesday the 29th at 1930 local in 232 Squires

10 checkins including NC

QNI

WQ3C NC
W9KIC
KK4EAB
N3PB
KK4MGV
KK4EWT
KK4MGY
AK4YG
KB3WPR
KK4EDI


Announcements:

1st Meeting 29 Jan - 1930 local in 232 Squires
1st VE Session 6 Feb - 1900 local in the Dogwood Room

KK4EDI, Alex, wants to build an antenna.  If anyone wants to have an
antenna party, get in touch with him.

The bulk wire order is still in work.  More news at the first meeting.
It's not too late to get in.
 

Congratulations to the 8 people who earned their Technician License tonight! This constitutes a 100% pass rate for tonight's session. It is really great to see new people enthusiastically coming into the hobby.

Also, thanks to all of the VEs who helped with the session! It would not be possible without you.

Our next session is going to be Tuesday, December 11 at 6 PM in the Dogwood Room.

So here's the idea:

I'll be purchasing in bulk some 14-gauge 7-strand wire, 450 ohm ladder line, and insulators.

Contact me (Mitch, WQ3C) to get in on this bulk order.  We're looking at well over 1000' of wire.

The Virginia Tech Amateur Radio Association will be giving exams:
Monday, November 5, 2012
7 PM
Dogwood Room
Squires Student Center

Candidates should bring $15 (cash or check), photo ID, pen or pencil, and calculators if so desired.

More information on ham radio can be found at http://www.arrl.org/licensing-education-training or by talking to members of the Virginia Tech Amateur Radio Association. Please contact Nathaniel Frissell at nafrissell@vt.edufor more details