GREENE COUNTY VIRGINIA ARC

Contact Information
- Club Name:
- GREENE COUNTY VIRGINIA ARC
- Call Sign:
- K4BRW
- Contact:
- James E. Dickman WA4TVN
- Daytime Phone:
- (434) 989-4810
- Evening Phone:
- (434) 989-4810
- Email:
- board@gcvarc.net
Basic Information
- Call Sign:
- K4BRW
- Annual Report:
- Feb 16th 2022
- Meeting Time:
- First Thursday of each month at 6:00 PM
- Meeting Place:
- Blue Ridge Cafe, Ruckersville, VA
- Section:
- VA
- Affiliation Date:
- Mar 25th 2014
- Specialties:
- Contest, Digital Modes, DX, General Interest, Public Service/Emergency, Repeaters, School or Youth Group, VHF/UHF
- Services Offered:
- License Test Sessions, Mentor
- Description:
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GREENE COUNTY VIRGINIA AMATEUR RADIO CLUB (GCVARC)
Who are we and why do we exist?
Greene County Virginia Amateur Radio Club (GCVARC) is an ARRL Affiliated Club. Our purpose is to further the exchange of information and cooperation between members, to promote radio knowledge, fellowship, and individual operating efficiency, and to so conduct our programs, training, and activities as to advance the general interest and welfare of Amateur Radio in our community and the world. All persons interested in Amateur Radio communications are eligible for membership.When do we meet?
Please join us. We meet the 1st Thursday each month, 6:00 PM at The Blue Ridge Cafe, Ruckersville, VA. Visitors welcome. If there are events impacting the meeting schedule, you will see a notice in the banner.
How do I Contact the GCVARC?
Radio: Repeaters: 145.470 MHz 151.4, neg offset &443.900 MHz 151.4, pos offset, & Simplex: 146.580 MHzSee GCVARC web site: https://GCVARC.net
USPS: GCVARC, PO Box 463, Ruckersville, VA 22968
NEXT VE SESSION: March 19, 2022, at 10:00 am at:
Stanardsville Station
126 Main St.
Stanardsville, VA 22973President’s Message
December 23, 2021 At the December meeting the guest speaker was Mike, KQ9P who discussed Mesh Radio and its components. Mike is very knowledgeable about Mesh and was able to give the members good insight on how to get started setting up a system. During the next 12 months some of the members in association with the local ARES group headed by Steve, KN4AOB will investigate the possibility of setting up a system within our county as an additional method of emergency communications if needed during a time of emergency. Amateur Radio Operators are always seeking ways to help their communities in times of need. I suggest that you check with your local club and to determine if they need assistance in planning for emergencies and lend a hand with the task. “Many hands make light work”. The club’s Christmas/Holiday dinner was a complete success with everyone enjoying the good food and companionship. We had a gift trade with everyone going home with a surprise gift. Special thanks go out to Dawn and the staff at the Greene Hills Golf Club for the great food, service and the decorations. It was very much appreciated. I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Be well and stay safe. Bill K4FZE
Note: ARRL Website updated February 16, 2022 - Links:
- https://www.gcvarc.net
Club Statistics
- Club Members:
- 37
- Voting Members:
- 34
- Voting Licensed Amateur Members:
- 34
- Voting ARRL Members:
- 24
GREENE COUNTY VIRGINIA ARC Officers
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Contact, Vice President
James E. Dickman WA4TVN -
Treasurer
Lawrence R. Mezzoni K4LRM -
Secretary
Jennifer M. Loder KN4UEJ