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ARRL West Virginia Section (WV)

Section Manager
Louise Ann Rinehart, KA8ZGY
1256 Ridge Drive
South Charleston, WV 25309-2434
304-768-9534
ka8zgy@arrl.org
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  • Roanoke Division
  • Assistant Section Manager
    Darrell W Ringer, K8WV
    823 Fairmont Rd
    Morgantown, WV 26501-3812
    (304) 292-1999, (304) 296-1718
    k8wv@arrl.net

    Nick D Siebold, KB8NDS
    563 Castanea Dr
    Martinsburg, WV 25403-1056
    kb8nds@arrl.net

    Official Observer Coordinator
    Charles E Hall II, K8SOR
    RR 1 Box 35
    Ripley, WV 25271-9705
    (304) 373-0263
    k8sor@arrl.net

    Public Information Coordinator
    Joe E Richards, WV8WVU
    858 Carroll Rd
    Charleston, WV 25314-1850
    (304) 965-0573, (304) 343-9355
    wv8wvu@aol.com

    Section Emergency Coordinator
    Kenneth L Harris, WA8LLM
    319 Communications Dr
    Waverly, WV 26184-8102
    (304) 679-3470
    wa8llm@arrl.net

    State Government Liaison
    William C Hunter, K8BS
    950 Gordon Dr
    Charleston, WV 25303-2210
    (304) 744-2650
    k8bs@arrl.net

    Section Traffic Manager
    Thomas I Jones, N8NMA
    4326 12th Ave
    Parkersburg, WV 26101-7010
    n8nma@arrl.net

    Technical Coordinator
    Dirk O Burnside, WD8PAD
    PO Box 2526
    Buckhannon, WV 26201-7526
    (304) 473-5337, (304) 472-6534
    doburnside@hotmail.com

    Section News

    Monthly Summaries

    News last updated: Thu, October 15, 2009 at 1:31 PM ET


    SM: Ann Rinehart, KA8ZGY; ASM: K8WV & KB8NDS; ACC: -----; PIC: WV8WVU; SEC: WA8LLM; ASEC Digital: WA8LLM; OOC: K8SOR; SGL: K8BS; STM: N8NMA; TC: WD8PAD; Webmaster: KB8NDS

    West Virginia Amateurs September 2009

    KEEP UP TO DATE on activities and actions in the amateur community, visit http://www.arrl.org/ .
    Lots of drop boxes - enjoy surfing the site…

    Hello West Virginia Amateur Radio Operators: September was a little unusual month for me, as my twin sister and her son, did a land and ship cruise through Alaska. Really lots of open spaces, mountains and I mean snow capped mountains, yes I saw M. McKinley. Apparently about only 30% of people visiting Alaska will see Mt. McKinley because of the continual changing weather on the mountain. The land weather was really great, lots of sunshine, and temperatures ranged from high 40's at night to high 60's in daytime surrounded by heavy breeze. We saw elk, bear, reindeer, moose, fox, caribou and salmon. On the cruise we saw orca, seals and several glaciers - really close. Should you have the opportunity to make this trip, it is well worth it. No, I did not make any contacts, and did not see any other hams.
    It appeared all went well while I was away.
    Many of you may feel that the amateurs of WV are not active, so you need to share what you are doing in your community. Send information to ka8zgy@arrl.org. Be an active amateur radio operator, support you community by attending a local club, participate on local and NTS Nets, join the ARRL and be a mentor for new hams.

    MENTORS: If you're helping a newly upgraded amateur that's going to give HF a try for the first time this coming week, or even if you are an Old Timer, take a look at http://www.arrl.org/FandES/ead/materials/HF-Radio.ppt. This is a presentation for hams new to HF operations.

    WHATS NEW: 111th Congress H.R. 2160: An interesting House Bill about using Amateur Radio in Home and Security related to expanding the use of amateur radio communications in Homeland Security planning and response. Web link H.R. 2160 http://www.arrl.org/govrelations/HR2160.pdf

    ARRL Roanoke Division Vice Director Position: ARRL Members, don't forget to complete and mail ballot for a candidate for this position as soon as possible.

    Dan Ringer, K8WV, ARRL WV Section ASM:
    Should you have a question related to amateur radio and ARRL, just contact Dan at k8wv@arrl.net.

    Nick Siebold, KB8NDS, ARRL WV Section ASM: Webmaster support.

    Bob Adams, W8GU, ARRL WV Section ACC: SK

    It is with great sadness that I announce that Bob, W8GU, became a Silent Key (SK) on October 10th, 2009. As usual, Bob was active that day as he and David, W8IW, had started the trip to the Wood County Hamfest in Parkersburg about 5:30 AM returning to Charleston about 1:30 AM. Apparently Bob decided to take a nap because of the early hour rise and just passes on.
    Bob had been very active with the Kram Klasses for new hams, VE Groups and contacts with amateur clubs throughout WV, president of the Kanawha Amateur Radio Club, an active ARRL VEC, and charter member of the GFWA. Bob was always helping other ham in all areas of amateur radio.


    Kenneth Harris, WA8LLM, ARRL WV Section SEC: See ARES® Reports below.

    Interested in public service and emergency communications, join the ARRL and members subscribe to the ARES® E-Letter at www.arrl.org/ares-letter and for NON-members www.arrl.org/ARES-EL. wa8llm@arrl.net

    Tom Jones, N8NMA, ARRL WV Section STM: Many thanks to Tom as he continues to collect and report Net and individual operator on-the-air activities - see the Net Reports, SAR and PSHR reports below.

    Bill Hunter, K8BS, ARRL WV Section SGL: State Government Liaison providing support with the State OES.

    Dirk Burnside, WD8PAD, ARRL WV STM: Should you have a technical problem, just contact Dirk for assistance at doburnside@hotmail.com

    Charles "Skip" Hall, K8SOR, ARRL WV Section OOC: Activities reported for September 2009:
    Six OO's reporting with approximately 114 hours of monitoring for month of September. Another great month.

    Contact Skip at k8sor@arrl.net

    WV HAMFESTS & CONVENTION:

    Charleston Area Hamfest & Computer Show, Coonskin Armory, Charleston, WV -ARRL Hamfest- March 20, 2010

    HELLO NEW WEST VIRGINIA AMATEURS - September 2009
    Richard, R. Holton, KD8MCC; Alfonso Flores, KD8MAR; James E. Hutzler, KD8MCE; Adam G. Shoemaker, KD8LYT; John W. Horner, KD8LYS; Clarence M. Hitt, KD8LYR

    HELLO LICENSE UPGRADES AMATEURS - September 2009
    Harley M. Wanless, KC8KWB; Douglas T. Davis, W8JGI; Richard E. Brannan, KD8LZY; Cletis D. Maynard, KD8FNR; Ernest L. Keesecker, KD8LPI; Wendell L. Skidmore, WD8EOM; Sean E. Sickher, KD8LLQ

    HELLO NEW/RENEW ARRL MEMBERS - September 2009
    Mark A. Cook, Kd8LWH; Larry M. McCallister, KB8TBA; Michael J. Plymale, KD8IOE; Vincent M. Adkins, Kd8KXV; Frank c. Powell, KA8SYV; Orville L. Cole; Lijkel Dijkstra, K8MET; Don Huff, KA8HYR; William Hole; Kevin J. Shipe, KD8KZU; David W. Biser, KG8VW; Jacob W. Tennant, K8JWT; Jane S. Arnold, W4JSP; Curtis R. Crigler, KB8PJI; Michael P. Alt, KD8HUA

    SILENT KEY's: Please take a `Moment of Silence' for:
    Robert "Bob" Adams, W8GU, Pinch, WV
    Vernon R. Stanfill, NZ8K, Fort Gay, WV

    HAPPENINGS IN THE UPPER KANAWHA VALLEY:
    Hi all, here is kind of an abbreviated happenings.
    This Thursday October 8th is the EOAWA meeting at 7:30 at the Belmont County EMA building by Belmont Tech.

    This Saturday, October 10th there are two events going on:

    * Belmont County Animal Rescue League 5k walk/run. John K8JRG could use some more help. The race starts at 9:00 at the gazebo in St. Clairsville. If you can help let John know compserv7 at comcast.net .

    * The monthly Ham Radio Dinner will be at Abby's on Wheeling Island at 5:00. If you are planning on attending please let Leen K8MET know so he can make reservations kc8met at Comcast.net .
    This Sunday, October 11th is the Walk for Women, Breast Cancer Walk at the Howard Long Wellness Center by Wheeling Hospital. I need people to be on location by 1:30. The walk starts at 2:00. You have to walk to your spot, we are not allowed to drive on the trail. If you can help out please let me know ka8yez at Comcast.net THANKS!!!

    Friday, October 23rd is the NPARC meeting. *NOTE* it is a week earlier due to Halloween. It is held at the Ohio County EMA office in the basement of the Wheeling City County Building @ 7:30.

    Friday, November 13th is the NPARC meeting *NOTE it is 2 weeks earlier due to the Christmas Parade and Thanksgiving holidays.

    Friday, November 20th is the Wheeling Christmas parade. We have not been asked to help yet, but rumors from last year (after they did not call us) are they will. If you can help out lease let me know.

    Thanks for taking the time to read this and helping out where you can. If you have anything you want added for next time let me know. Very 73, Matt KA8YEZ


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    ARRL ACTIVITIES: The ARRL letter will be posted each Friday when it is distributed via email http://www.arrl.org/arrlletter/ also available on Audio News
    http://www.arrl.org/arrlletter/audio/
    +Available on ARRL Audio News <http://www.arrl.org/arrlletter/audio/>

    W1AW DX Bulletins for 2009 www.arrl.org/w1aw/dx
    W1AW Schedule www.arrl.org/w1aw http://www.arrl.org/w1aw.html.
    Visit the www.wvarrl.org website for ARES and related information.

    Visit the FEMA online independent study course that presents the concepts of Emergency Support Function #2-Communications http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/IS802.asp

    The Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation http://www.AMSAT.org

    FCC Database - Is your MAILING ADDRESS AND NAME current in the FCC database, if not visit http://wireless.fcc.gov/services/index.htm?job=cft&id=amateur&page=cft_change_address

    Reminder: Stay active by attending a local club and keep current on your ARRL Dues at www.arrl.org.

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    WV ARES® ACTIVITIES - September 2009

    Compiled and submitted by Ken Harris, WA8LLM, ARRL WV SEC

    Total number of ARES® members:

    Change since last month: +

    # DECs/ECs reporting this month:

    # ARES® nets active:

    # /w NTS Liaison:

    Calls of DECs/ECs reporting: AF4PQ, WD8AGH, KD8HWX, K8RWW, N8IKT, K8LES, WS8L, N2OCW, KY8B, KD8HBO, KB8PJI, KC8TUE, K8WXI, WB8OIF, KC8CSE, KD8YZT, K8WDX

    Number of drills, tests & training session this month: 39

    Person Hours: 40

    Number of public service events this month: 13

    Person Hours: 825

    Number of emergency operations this month: 0

    Person Hours: 0

    Total number of ARES® operations this month: 153

    Total Person Hours: 865

    Comments:

    ** Bob Lucas, AF4PQ, DEC District 10, ARES/RACES Net Manager, reported the Monthly WVARES/RACES Net was held on September 3rd, and it was in operation for 20 minutes. There were 17 check-ins, representing 6 Districts, but only 10 counties. There was no traffic handled, and no out of state stations who checked into the net. The Net Control Station was Dennis, W8YS.

    ** Fred Herr, WD8AGH, EC Cabell County, reported the Cabell County ARES had an information and flea market booth at the Tri-State Amateur Radio Association Hamfest. They not only used it for information about ARES, but also as a fund raising activity. At the end of the Hamfest they gave away a Yaesu FT-60R Handie/Talkie. The lucky winner was Don Addington, KA8LCR. Don has been licensed for some time, but not real active. He said this win was meant to be, and that it would help get him back into the hobby. Don is already getting on the repeaters in the Summers County area. Fred wants the Summers County EC to take note, Don is back. Since Fred wasn't able to report last month he wanted us to know that on August 29th the Cabell County ARES, in association with, the Tri-State Amateur Radio Association participated in an Emergency Preparedness Fair. This is the second annual fair and was sponsored by the Cabell Huntington Health Department. During the fair the two groups operated on VHF/UHF and HF. They also had three forms of power available, Generator, Battery, and Solar. Children visiting the booth were given a card with Morse Code on it so they could spell their name in code. (Thanks to Judy Taylor, WD8EOP, for the idea). The ARES group presented a program at the monthly Tri-State Radio Association meeting. The topic was the importance of Public awareness of Amateur Radio and the need to have a Public Information Officer. During the presentation the group used a Power Point which was put together by the ARRL.

    ** Charles Hardy, KD8HWX, EC Fayette County, reported that he is still recruiting new members to his ARES group. He is up to six members in Fayette County. They still haven't started any nets yet. The group was inactive so long, that they lost their radio room in the county building, and they are trying to get it back. He said it shouldn't be too long and they will be up and running.

    ** Ron Wilson, K8RWW, EC Barbour County, DEC District 5, reported the Barbour County ARES group assisted the Barbour County Sheriff's Department in support of Communications for the Barbour County Fair for six days in September. He reported there were 2 lost children, (which were found in just a few minutes), one fight, one personal accident injury during the Demolition Derby, one injury by a fall, and one person was choking. All injuries were treated and everyone is fine.

    ** Keith Johnson, N8IKT, EC Lincoln County, said all is well in Lincoln County. The Health Department bought the ARES group a Yaesu FT-8900, and a mobile antenna. They also bought them a Kenwood TM-V71A to be installed on their repeater. With the installation they can link their repeater with other repeaters in the area.

    ** Lester Shields, K8LES, EC Hancock County, reported that on September 3rd and 15th the Amateurs in the area participated in a Siren Test in Hancock County. The Siren Test was for the Shippingport Nuclear Power Plant. Each of the Amateurs were assigned a siren in the county, and given a packet of maps and photos to help them find it. After the sirens were sounded, each Amateur reported back to Les on the status of the siren. Less provided the test results back to the Hancock County Emergency Operations Center. The Amateurs were all members of the Steubenville Weirton Amateur Radio Club, and were from Hancock and Brooke Counties in WV. There were Amateurs from three counties in Ohio.

    ** Jim Miller, WS8L, EC Jackson County, reported that nothing special has been happening. Jackson County has been holding weekly nets on their 146.67 voice repeater.

    ** Lawrence Ashton, EC Morgan County, reported it's been another quiet month in the Eastern Panhandle.

    ** Lonnie Maynard, KY8B, EC Logan County, reported there are now six ARES members. They have had four nets with a running time of about 15 minutes. He says they average about 10 check-ins to each net. Their net is held on the 146.97 repeater every Monday a 8:00pm. They had a Volunteer Exam session on Saturday, September 24th. Their ARES group has gained a new Novice and an Extra class out of the test session. The ARES members are awaiting ARRL's next Ecomm Class to come out in the 4th quarter of 2009, so those with Level 1 Ecomm can take the next level classes.

    ** Ronnie Childress, KD8HBO, EC, Mercer County, reported a slight increase in their monthly ARES Net Meetings. Ronnie seems to finding more people who are getting interested in the ARES program. He hopes that more will get involved as time goes on. He said that he is finding out there was very few Amateurs involved in ARES in the past. He's trying to educate the Amateurs as to what ARES is all about, and he says it seems to be working.

    ** Curtis Crigler, KB8PJI, EC Pendleton County, reported the Pendleton County Emergency Operations Center was activated for the Treasure Mountain Festival in Franklin. Communications were used at the EOC and CERT Teams were patrolling the crowd. Curtis also helped to install the DAREN (Digital Amateur Radio "Emergency" Network) Packet Station on the 911 Tower on North Mountain. The station needed to be removed from the Spruce Knob Tower site due to the new owners were wanting big bucks to leave it there. The station had been in operation for about 15 years at the old site while the tower was owned and controlled by an Amateur Radio operator.

    ** Terry Mills, KC8TUE, EC Wood County, says that it looks like Fall is upon us, and the leaves are gearing up for the annual show of color. Terry reported the Wood County Emergency Communications (WCEC) group and Wood County ARES members provided safety and logistic communications for the Chick-Fil-A cross country races at the Wood County Fairgrounds in Mineral Wells. Sixteen ARES members manned time clocks and provided safety communications for eight races around a three mile course. There were over 1400 kids from 30 schools from all over the state. Race Control and ARES members dispatched EMS Personnel seven times for heat related breathing problems and severe cramping. Fortunately, only one runner was transported to the hospital for extremely low blood sugar. This was the largest participation of students and schools since its inception. On September 22nd seven ARES members provide communications and timers for the Wood/Washington High School cross country races at Mineral Wells. The races were held without incident on a two mile course. On September 25th, 26th, and 27th WCEC and Wood County ARES members held their annual Volcano Days BINGO games at Mountwood Park in Walker, WV. About 16 members helped raise money for WCEC at the three day event. On September 29th, WCEC and Wood County ARES members provided communications for the final cross county race of the season at the Wood County Fairgrounds.

    ** Charles Hardy, KD8HWX, DEC District 7/EC Fayette County, reported the Fayette County ARES group is planning for an SET test/training session. All five ARES members will be participating as of now.

    ** Tom Adsit, K8WDX, EC Jefferson County, reported they had a slow month of September. He said he had some non-Amateur related problems, but has been able to keep up with ARES. Tom checked out the Jefferson County EOC HF station in September by participating in the WV Fone Net, and the Monthly WV ARES/RACES Net that's held on the first Thursday of each month. He has one new ARES member and is working to get another couple who are new to Amateur Radio, and just got into Ecomm. He's going to help them get a station on the air. He says there are some Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Classes coming up. He had one of his ARES members attend the last CERT Class. He hopes to get the time to attend one of the classes.

    ** This SEC has been busy this past month with all of the activities that were reported in the Wood County EC Report. I attended Wood County LEPC meeting this month. Out of the three LEPC Meetings that were scheduled for September, I was only able to attend one of them. One of the meetings was held the same evening as one of the cross country races, and another one of the meetings was held at the same time as the Wood County LEPC meeting. I'll be glad when the Parkersburg Hamfest is over, that will give me a few minutes to get other projects caught up.

    ***Until next month, Kenneth Harris, WA8LLM, ARRL WV SEC wa8llm@arrl.net

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    WV NTS TRAFFIC REPORTS - September 2009
    Compiled and submitted by Tom Jones, N8NMA, WV Section Traffic Manager

    HF Nets Reporting

    Stations

    Traffic

    Time Min.

    Sessions

    Net Mgr.

    WV Fone Net

    829

    106

    782

    30

    W8YS

    WV Midday Net

    527

    41

    488

    30

    K8RWW

    WV CW Net Early

    76

    32

    200

    30

    W8IVF

    WV CW Net Late

    66

    25

    170

    29

    W8IVF

    WV ARES® RACES

    17

    0

    20

    1

    AF4PQ

    Total

    1515

    204

    1660

    120

    ARES®/RACES 2 Meter Nets

    Stations

    Traffic

    Time Min.

    Sessions

    District 6 ARES®/RACES

    65

    2

    64

    4

    Wood Co. ARES®

    264

    0

    297

    9

    Barbour Co. ARES®

    24

    0

    79

    4

    Jefferson Co. ARES®/RACES

    43

    0

    79

    4

    Total

    396

    2

    472

    22

    Digital

    Stations

    Traffic

    Time Min.

    Sessions

    DAREN

    248

    0

    720

    4

    2 Meter Nets

    Stations

    Traffic

    Time-Min.

    Sessions

    Kanawha ARC

    65

    0

    150

    4

    Eastern Panhandle 2m Net

    86

    15

    198

    18

    Total

    151

    15

    248

    22

    Station Activity Report (SAR) - September 2009

    Orig

    Rec

    Sent

    Del

    Total

    KA8ZGY

    34

    14

    31

    7

    86

    WD8DHC

    0

    45

    42

    0

    87

    W8IVF

    0

    50

    19

    1

    70

    W8CPG

    4

    30

    7

    0

    41

    WB8OIF

    0

    5

    14

    0

    19

    N8NMA

    0

    10

    6

    2

    18

    KB8NDS

    0

    10

    5

    0

    15

    Total

    38

    119

    38

    10

    149

    Public Service Honor Roll (PSHR) - September 2009

    Station

    1

    2

    3

    4

    5

    6

    Total

    KA8ZGY

    16

    40

    30

    15

    0

    20

    121

    W8CPG

    27

    40

    20

    15

    0

    0

    102

    WB8OIF

    40

    19

    20

    0

    0

    10

    89

    N8NMA

    34

    18

    20

    0

    0

    10

    82

    KB8NDS

    17

    15

    30

    0

    0

    20

    82

    Stations 5


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    Visit the ARRL Exams site for testing site/locations/dates.

    Did you read all of this July 2009 ARRL WV Section Monthly News Report on the ARRL website?
    Email me at ka8zgy@arrl.org making sure you read this months news and will send small thank you…..

    WEST VIRGINIA AMATEUR CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

    ***Please visit the West Virginia State Amateur Radio Council (WVSARC) website at

    http://www.qsl.net/wvsarc/wv_clubs.html and update your club/organization information and email address. All WV Amateur Clubs are asked to register on the site...
    *** Check out the above list of "New", Upgrade WV Amateurs and ARRL members for your club to contact as perspective members.
    *** WV Club Newsletters - Does your club have a newsletter - please send hardcopy or by email.

    Should you need an update to the listing below, contact ka8zgy@arrl.org

    64 Repeater Group Dwight D. Hensley, N8HZ, Barboursville, WV

    Barbour County Area Amateur Radio Club wv8bc@arrl.net

    Black Diamond ARC http://www.bdarc.com

    Charleston Hamfest and Computer Show http://www.w8gk.org/ n8tmw@arrl.net

    Doddridge County Amateur Radio Society http://www.dcars.zoomshare.com/

    East River Radio Club http://www.erarc.com
    Eastern Panhandle ARC http://k8ep.net

    Jackson County ARC wd8jnu@arrl.net

    Jefferson County Amateur Radio Club http://jcwvarc.webs.com kd8ckn@yahoo.com

    Kanawha Amateur Radio Club http://www.karc.wvhamradio.com http://www.w8gk.org/
    Logan County ARC maynardsidney@hotmail.com

    Mountain State Transmitters Jeffrey A. Broschart, KC8OBS jbrocha@access.k12.2v.us
    Mountaineer ARA (contract Joe Radcliff, WD8EOG) wvham@adelphia.net

    Monongalia Wireless Assn. w8mwa@arrl.net http://www.w8wma.org

    Opequon Radio Society http://qsl.net/w8ors

    Parkersburg Amateur Radio Klub http://www.qsl.net/wvsarc/wv_clubs.html kc8ruj@yahoo.com

    Plateau Amateur Radio Assn http://qsl.net/kc8lob plateau_wv@yahoo.com

    Ritchie Amateur Group kn8j@arrl.net http://members.ruralnet.org/madhattr/

    Southern WV ARA, Inc http://www.swvarai.org

    Stonewall Jackson ARA http://www.sjara.org

    Tri-County Ham Radio Club ka8mtc@adelphia.net

    Tri-State Amateur Radio Assn. http://qsl.net/tara

    West Virginia Amateur Radio http://www.wvar.org

    West Virginian DX Assn http://wvdxa.org

    West Virginia University ARC http://www.csee.wvu.edu/~w8cul

    WV State Amateur Radio Council http://qsl.net/wvsarc pshea@citynet.net

    WV Wesley College ARC http://www.wvwc.edu/w8ld

    WV HF Nets

    Net Name

    Day(s)

    Time (local)

    Frequency (MHz)

    Manager

    West Virginia Early Net

    Dy

    1900

    3.567

    W8IVF

    West Virginia Fone Net

    Dy

    1800

    3.811

    W8YS

    West Virginia Late Net

    Dy

    2200

    3.567

    W8IVF

    WV ARES/RACES Emerg.Net

    Th

    1830

    3.811

    AF4PQ

    West Virginia Mid Day Net

    Dy

    1145

    3.865

    K8RWW

    Triple States ARES CW Net

    W

    1846

    28.480

    KF8RL

    TSARC 10 meter Phone Net

    W

    1930

    28.480

    N8FQN

    TSARC 40 meter Net

    W

    2000

    7.260

    K8UGO

    WV VHF Nets

    Net Name

    Day(s)

    Time (local)

    Frequency (MHz)

    Coverage

    Manager

    8 Rivers ARC Net

    Su

    2100

    145.110-
    tone 107.2

    Pocahontas Co. & Surrounding Area

    KC8CSE

    Barbour Co ARES Net

    Th

    2100

    145.140-

    Barbour Co.

    KC8MLK

    Cabell Co ARES Net

    M

    2030

    146.760-

    443.850

    Huntington + areas KY-OH

    KB8LSR

    Eastern Panhandle Traffic Net

    MTW

    ThF

    1845

    147.255+

    Morgan, Berkeley, & Jefferson Co's.

    KB8NDS

    Fayette Co ARES, Training, & Info Net

    2, 4 Th

    2030

    146.790-

    Fayette Co. & surrounding areas

    N8BJY

    Gilmer Co ARES/RACES Net

    Th

    1900

    145.290-

    Central West Virginia

    KA8ZXP

    Harrison Co ARES/RACES Net

    Th

    1900

    146.685-

    North Central West Virginia

    WJ8G

    Jefferson Co ARES

    Su

    2030

    147.255+

    Jefferson Co.

    Kanawha ARC 2-meter Net

    Su

    2030

    145.350-

    Kanawha Co.

    N8TMW

    Mountain State FM Net

    Sat

    2100

    145.370

    Tucker Co. & adj. Co-St's

    KD8HJN

    Northern WV ARES/RACES

    W

    2030

    145.300-

    Northern West Virginia

    KB8QIR

    Ohio Co ARES Net

    Su

    2000

    146.760-

    Ohio Co.

    KC8CR

    Pendleton Co ARES/RACES

    Th

    1900

    147.285+

    Eastern West Virginia

    N8HON

    Pioneer ARA 2-meter Net

    T

    1900

    146.835-

    Central West Virginia

    KB8EUN

    Plateau ARA 2-meter Net

    Th

    2000

    146.790-

    Fayette Co. & areas

    WD8WV

    Steubenville-Weirton ARC

    Su

    2000

    147.060+

    Northern WV, East Central Ohio

    W8DYF

    Stonewall Jackson ARA 2-meter Net

    T

    1900

    147.210+

    North central West Virginia

    N8FMD

    TSARC Amateur Radio News Net

    F

    2000

    146.910-

    Northern Panhandle

    K8AN

    TSARC SKYWARN Net

    T

    1915

    146.910-

    Northern Panhandle

    WD8PQG

    Tyler County AR Org.

    M

    2100

    147.360+

    Tyler Co. & areas

    KB8TIV

    Wayne Co ARES Net

    M

    2100

    147.390+

    Louisa

    KC8ICK

    WV Eastern Region ARES Net

    M

    2000

    147.255+

    Morgan, Berkeley, & Jefferson Co's.

    K8WXI

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