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Welcome to our web site. The Valley Radio Club of Oregon (formerly Valley Radio Club of Eugene), located in Eugene, Oregon, was chartered in 1932, and is one of the oldest, continuously operated club stations in the United States. It has been affiliated with the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) since 1932, and associated with the American Red Cross since 1951. Special events are planned for our 75th Birthday of Valley Radio Club of Oregon in 2007. Visit our website for further information. |
NOTE:****Next Meeting will be July 11, 2008****NOTE
TBA Program
Last night, June 6, Bill Riley W7EXB gave a wonderful account of the early days of ham radio in Eugene. What a legacy, and gift for those members to have given us such a great club!
Matt W7ARD will teach another Technician class, starting June 19 and ending on August 7, on Thursday evenings from 7 to 9 PM at the Red Cross, 862 Bethel Dr., Eugene. The Ham Radio License Manual is available from Matt or Norvac Electronics for $25.00. There is no cost for the class. Students should download supplemental info about the book at www.arrl.org/hrlm. Please contact Matt via email or 689-0640 to sign-up.
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**Rudy N6LF presented his findings on "some recent experiments and insights on ground systems for verticals." You can view his PowerPoint program here (using MS PowerPoint or Viewer)**
Our April 4th meeting celebrated Wil K0ECA's 100th birthday! Please enjoy these photos. Many thanks to Dale W7LK for his efforts
On Nov. 11, 2007, a group assembled in the W7PXL shack to kickoff our club's 75th ARRL affiliation anniversary. A log page full of contacts was made!
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June 2008 ValleyVoice Newsletter
Click here for the May 2008 minutes by Steve, N7STS
DX SIG meeting is at Countryside Pizza & Grill, 645 River Road, Eugene, at 6:00 PM. Fourth occurring Wednesday of each month. Next meeting is June 25, 2008, when we will feature an NCDXF DVD. ============================================================ Valley Radio Club of Oregon Meetings Meetings are held the first Friday of the month at 7:00 P.M. in the Red Cross Building located at 862 Bethel Drive, Eugene, Oregon. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. If you are a newly licensed ham operator in our community, please come on by and meet other hams. Our membership is diverse, with ham radio experience ranging from several months to many decades!! Let us share our hamming experiences with you, and you'll see what ham radio fun is all about!! Be sure to check out our links throughout this site. |
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Site Index
Click on this link to see the Valley Radio Club Member Handbook, 2m J-Pole design, and Radio Ops Red Cross shelter checklist and procedures. Check out this great antenna design by Matt W7ARD for a combo 2m/70cm Copper Cactus Check out this great QST article from Jan. 1963. Read it from start to finish. It has a great ending! Mark, ON4WW of Belgium has published a very interesting website for those who are curious about operating etiquette and recommended methods. Some very good tips! Where's Waldo 2006 photos provided by Steve N7STS NEW! Photos of our club repeater move activity (also provided by Steve N7STS) NEW! W7PXL shack photos of Ralph W7WTQ, our longest active club member (1940's - 50's) |
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This page is maintained by the Valley Radio Club of Oregon. |
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Many sincere thanks to Willamette Net for providing hosting for this website! |
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Last Updated: 06/07/08 |
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