Power distribution for DC in the ham shack is something that doesn’t seem like a big deal until you need to power more than just the transceiver. I remember the day that I decided to pony up the funds and purchase the tools needed to powerpole the shack. At the time it seemed like a […]
Review – Cushcraft A6270-13S

Our very own Steve, WD4JIX gives us a look at his new build of the Cushcraft A6270-13S. This is a 13 element yagi that works on 6m, 2m, and 70cm. Other reviews can be found on eHam. Manufacturer website is here. If you would like more detailed information, the manual download is here in PDF.
2020 Presentation Schedule
No events are scheduled at this time due to COVID-19 concerns. Check back when we have physical meetings again. 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 – […]
2020 – The Year We Make Contact!

Contest Time! To promote technical proficiency, communication diversity, and functional equipment, the NRVARC will conduct a contest for 2020. The rules are such that anyone with a ham radio license should be able to participate. Any currently licensed radio amateur is encouraged to participate. Monthly awards and a grand prize will be given to NRVARC […]
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 […]
Club Donations
Donations to the NRVARC go toward repeater maintenance, special events, and field day activities/equipment. We thank you for your consideration! Previous club donations can be seen here (Click). Money donations can be taken through our PayPal link (Click), or by sending a check to our club treasurer. Any equipment donations, please use our online contact […]
Repeater Feed Online

As a part of an experiment, we now have a feed available online for anyone wishing to listen in on our repeater traffic. This should allow members to listen in on the nets if they can’t participate, or hear what their audio sounds like on the repeaters. If using this to check your audio keep […]
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Amateur Radio Magazine Archives

Here is a collection of available amateur radio and related archives. Please let me know if you have anything else you wish to add.
How Does the J-Pole Work?

J-Pole antennas are one of the true works of electrical engineering that gives us a smaller footprint vertical with no need for a ground plane. But how do these things work? Here is a great presentation from Dr. Ed Fong WB6IQN explaining. Other articles and information on J-Poles available here: The DBJ-1: A VHF-UHF Dual-Band […]
AK4IS Visit to Antique Wireless Association Museum

At the Oct 2019 club meeting, AK4IS presented a slideshow for his trip to the Antique Wireless Association Museum in Bloomfield, NY. Below is the presentation in PDF format available for download. More information about the Antique Wireless Association Museum here.