November 11th, 2024 came in with a rainy start to the morning, but with promises from the weather gurus that we were in for a beautiful day. The gurus were right! We arrived at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, VA around 8:30am with all of the equipment and were directed toward an area to […]
Special Event
Veterans Day Special Event at D-Day Memorial
The NRVARC will be conducting a Special Event during Veterans Day 2024 from the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, VA.We will be operating under special call sign W2B. Event Details: OperationCall sign – W2BTransmission Times – Nov 11, 1500Z-2020Z (10:00am to 3:20pm EST)Frequencies – 14.275, 7.275 (Check spotting during event)Grid Location – FM07fh Site Location […]
Radio Use During D-Day
How the US Army Handled D-Day Communications During the D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944, radio communication was critical, yet it faced many limitations and challenges. Here are some statistics and insights on the use of radio by Allied forces during the Normandy landings. Overall Impact: Radio communication was essential but inconsistent, affecting command and […]
Audie Murphy – Special Event Station
2024 June 1, 1400Z-2100Z, W2A, Christiansburg, VA.Conversion for your timezone here! Event station will be run by the 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 […]
Review – Audie Murphy – 2022
The weather was perfect and the bands were crowded for the third annual Audie Murphy Special Event which was held on Brush Mountain approximately one-half mile from the 1971 plane crash that took Audie Murphy’s life. This year we moved the event date from Memorial Day weekend to Saturday, June 4, 2022, which coincided with […]
Getting Ready for Special Event
I bought this 10’x10′ Cover Pro Shed at Harbor Freight to use at Audie Murphy Special Event. The canopy went together fairly easy. It took Mike and me about an hour but could be done quicker now that we have experience. It seems sturdy enough.I like having the four walls in case of bad weather. […]
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 […]