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    Williamsburg Area Amateur Radio Club

    K4MRO’s New Mobile Antenna System

    By Dan Ewart Posted on September 14, 2018 Posted in Uncategorized

    WAARC member Michael K4MRO recently replaced a inefficient magnet-mount antenna on his van with a Diamond CR627 Tri-Band (6m/2m/440MHz) system. The adjustable Comet RS720 Trunk Mount and the fold-over antenna allow him to bring the van into his garage (don’t …

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    Recognition award for K4MRO

    By Dan Ewart Posted on September 5, 2018 Posted in Uncategorized

    WAARC President Dino Papas KL0S (right) presents an award to Michael Olds K4MRO in recognition of his effort in designing our new club logo as well as coordinating the manufacture of the embroidered patch to go along with it.  The …

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    NR4C has a new test bench

    By Dan Ewart Posted on September 3, 2018 Posted in Uncategorized

    NR4C HAS NEW TEST BENCH September 1, 2018> Over the past year, Bill (NR4C) and Will (K4MI) have been working to clean-up and organize Bill’s radio room. Previously it was really a “shack” with stuff everywhere. The room suffered from …

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    AF4QG antenna party

    By Dan Ewart Posted on August 26, 2018 Posted in Uncategorized

    Club member Jim, AF4QG, had one end of his HF dipole antenna come down recently and asked for help getting it back up after our Saturday breakfast. This Saturday after a nice group breakfast a caravan made its way to …

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    N4MW VHF/UHF Amplifiers Available

    By Dan Ewart Posted on August 17, 2018 Posted in Uncategorized

    WAARC member Dave N4MW (our resident microwave expert) recently acquired several VHF/UHF high power amplifiers from a Silent Key estate.  The amps were constructed by a engineer ham and are really well built.  Dave brought them for show and tell …

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    Upcoming General License Class

    By Will, K4MI Posted on August 14, 2018 Posted in VE Testing

    There will be a General Class this fall for anyone wishing to upgrade from their Technician license. The details are as follows: Dates: Monday’s and Thursdays, September 17-October 18. The class meets from 10:00am-12:30pm. Location: James City-Bruton Fire Department, 3135 Forge …

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    Dino’s latest test equipment

    By Dan Ewart Posted on August 14, 2018 Posted in Uncategorized

    WAARC President Dino KL0S recently received his latest test equipment toy – a trinocular stereo microscope that he’ll use for really small soldering work and inspection. The scope will make it much easier to find thin cracks in solder joints …

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    Saturday Breakfast with a tire change

    By Dan Ewart Posted on August 12, 2018 Posted in Uncategorized

    We had a good turnout at Jimmy’s Saturday. While there the owner told Bill (NR4C) he had a flat tire. So after we all finished, we gathered in the parking lot to change Bill’s tire. Dave (AJ4XV) and Vinny (KX4HH) …

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    Record attendance at Breakfast Aug 4, 2018

    By Dan Ewart Posted on August 4, 2018 Posted in Uncategorized

    WAARC Saturday morning breakfast broke its own attendance record Saturday August 4th when 23 folks gathered for breakfast at the Five Brothers Restaurant, one more than the most recent record breaking meal (that’s over 25% of the club membership…couldn’t get …

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    Group lunch at Anna’s Brick Oven

    By Dan Ewart Posted on August 4, 2018 Posted in Uncategorized

    In addition to the club’s weekly Saturday breakfasts there is another group that meets every Wednesday for lunch at Anna’s Brick Oven Restaurant (2021-D Richmond Road) beginning at 11:30 a.m.  The restaurant provides a private room and the conversations are …

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