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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
Section Links
  • Hamfests
  • Affiliated Clubs
  • Ham Radio Classes

  • Other sections

  • 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

    Affiliated Club Coordinator
    Robert M Adams, W8GU
    PO Box 743
    3 Hickory Hills
    Pinch, WV 25156-0743
    (304) 415-5960
    w8gu@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) 473-4245, (304) 472-6534
    doburnside@hotmail.com

    Section News

    ALERT: Tue, June 30, 2009; 12:32 PM ET

    It is my sad duty to inform you of the passing of Don Jones, K8DSJ, on June 28. He was well known to the WV Ham Radio community, especially in the Eastern Panhandle.
    Obituary

    Nick KB8NDS

    **********************************************

    August 8, 2009 - Saturday

    Tri-State Hamfest & Computer Show Huntington, WV

    Veterans Memorial Field House, 2590 5th Avenue

    http://www.qsl.net/tara

    CONTACT: Karl Labor, Sr., KD8BZX

    4693B Darnell Road, Huntington, WV 25705

    Phone: 304-736-1013 Fax: 304-736-0807

    Email: DEI18@comcast.net

    **********************************************
    Ann, KA8ZGY, ARRL SM WV

    Monthly Summaries

    News last updated: Mon, June 15, 2009 at 12:31 PM ET


    SM: Ann Rinehart, KA8ZGY; ASM: K8WV & KB8NDS; ACC: W8GU; PIC: WV8WVU; SEC: WA8LLM; ASEC Digital: WA8LLM; SGL: K8BS; STM: N8NMA; TC: WD8PAD; Webmaster: KB8NDS

    West Virginia Amateurs (May 2009)

    Hello West Virginia Amateur Radio Operators. As well known, West Virginia weather has been wet, stormy, and flooding in many areas, which results with amateurs activities as needed. On the air activities have been noisy with lots of static crashes and at times causing decreased number of check-in, minimal traffic handling and lots of "short time" operation. Let's just say this is normal for operation ……….sometimes.
    This has been very busy time for WV amateur radio clubs updating the West Virginia State Amateur Radio Council (WVSARC) website http://www.qsl.net/wvsarc/, while providing education for the many new hams through the state. The listing of new amateurs is below and would like for the many WV Clubs to review and contact these new hams as prospective.
    The Kanawha Amateur Radio Club members continue to busy assisting with the Cram Courses throughout the state, for specific contact Joe, WV8WVU, at wv8wvu@aol.com.
    As you will all notice, the ARES® groups throughout the state are very busy, will activities and education sessions. Are you a member, contact your local group, a group in a nearby county or Ken, WA8LLM, wa8llm@arrl.net as there are still several county EC positions open. Ken will work with you as needed.

    April 2009 QST - Skywarn Recognition Day, December 2009 - West Virginia was represented: Tim Greene, N8UHG, and Liz, W8LIZ, visited the Charleston NWS office representing the Black Diamond Amateur Radio Association (BDARA) for this event. (Liz Myers, W8LIZ, VP, BDARA)
    The Kanawha Amateur Radio Club, (KARC) of Charleston, WV, participated using our club call W8GK. We used the special event cal sign, W8W, for the event "Whiskey 8 Weather". According to the log, about 70 contacts were made. (Jim Damron, N8TMW)

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

    Dan Ringer, K8WV, ARRL WV Section ASM reporting:
    May was an interesting month. It started when I gave a presentation to the West Virginia QCWA chapter at its spring meeting in Weston. The topic ostensibly concerned the regulation of antennas by governments and homeowner associations, but evolved into a pretty free-ranging discussion of all things ham radio law related. The QCWA is a good group and it was a fun meeting. If you've been licensed for 25 years, or more, check it out.
    The middle and end of the month wasoccupied by what I refer to as "amateur television." Not amateur radio television as a mode, but non-profit TV for WVPBS. Comcast Cable decided to make some channel and service changes as a part of the "digital transition." As a result, a great many subscriber to cable TV in the two panhandles, and Monongalia, Marion and Preston Counties lost the ability to watch WVPBS. Comcast has decided that Pittsburgh's WQED is their "local" PBS station. Now the FCC is getting involved.
    The end of the month was a treat. On May 30, I received a large "DO NOT BEND" envelope from the League. Such is usually a booklet related to my work as a League Volunteer Counsel, an certificate for participation in a contest, or some sort of membership recognition. This one was different. It was a membership certificate for the
    A-1 Operators Club. Many consider such recognition as the premier honor in amateur radio, and I do too. So, to whoever nominated me,thank you very much! Dan, K8WV

    Bob Adams, W8GU, ARRL WV Section ACC reporting:
    The WV QSO Party will be starting at 1600z Saturday, June 20 and runs through 0200z Sunday June 21, 2009 and it is time to get ready. Jeff Woods, KZ8E will be the event coordinator this year and of course is sponsored by the WV State Radio Council. For information, go to http://www.qsl.net/wvsarc/. The rules can be viewed by clicking the 2009 WV QSO Party icon. If you need further info, email Jeff, KZ8E at kz8g@arrl.net. I will see you all on the air for this another great WV QSO Party.
    ** I hope you all will attend the Huntington, WV hamfest on Saturday, August 8, 2009 and the WV State Amateur Radio Council's annual hamfest at Jackson's Mill on August 21, 2009. Our Section Manager, KA8ZGY, Ann Rinehart and I will be at both events and we look forward to meeting you all and helping in any way we can.
    ** Thanks again to all ARRL WV affiliated clubs for keeping you information current on the leagues website. Keeping this info current is a huger benefit to all! It is easy to do and can be done in 5 minutes of time!

    Just go to:

    http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/club/clubsearch.phtml?section=WV&selsect=Show+clubs+in+selected+ARRL+section#listing Click your clubs name, scroll do to the bottom of the page and click the submit updated data icon and submit the information. Remember, this needs to be done 1 time a year whether or not there are any changes in the information.

    Kenneth Harris, WA8LLM, ARRL WV Section AEC reporting: 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.

    2009 WV QSO PARTY - 1600z Saturday, June 20, 2009 through 0200z Sunday, June 21, 2009 - visit http://www.qsl.net/wvsarc/ and click on the WVQSO Party banner for full details. Contact Jeff Wood, kz8e@citilink.net for more information.

    WV HAMFESTS & CONVENTION:

    *** Tri-State ARC Hamfest, Saturday, August 8th, 2009 - more info to come

    *** ARRL WV State Convention, Saturday, August 22, 2009, Jackson's Mill, Weston, WV, check for details and schedule on http://qsl.net/wvsarc For Room/Meal Reservations ka8zgy@arrl.org

    *** Wood County Emergency Communications Group, October 10th, 2009, watch www.wc8ec.com for details

    HELLO NEW WEST VIRGINIA AMATEURS - May 2009
    Alfred Wild, KD8 KRL; Richard L. Carosi, KD8KQV; Edward L. Horton, KD8KRC; Michael E. Davis, KD8KRA; John P. Sommers, KD8KRK; Jimmy L. Poff; KD8KRI; David L. Burner, KD8KSC; David E. Angel, KD8KSF; Magie S. Sparks, KD8KRY; Harry E. Sipe, KD8KSD; Chris P. Schaffner, KD8KSU; Anja G. Baudler, KD8KSA; Lara K. Baudler, KD8KSB; Kevin L. Doolittle KD8KSV; Heather E. Niday, KD8KSE; Angela D. Cromer, KD8KRZ, Pamela M. Carte, KD8KQW, Aaron M. Boyd, KD8KQU; Frankie R. Chapman, KD8KQY; Melodey D. Dacus, KD8KQZ; Richard P. Armentrout, KD8KQT; Jonathan D. Jones, KD8KRE; Bruce J. Gagne, KD8KSX; Dakota B. Epperson, KD8KWC; William R. Alexander, AC8DW; Charles H. Hibner, KD8KSO; Ronald L. Adkins, KD8KYB; James D. May, KD8KUM; Vincent M. Adkins, KD8KXV; Samuel J. Snyder, KD8KRJ; Cheryl L. Gray, KD8KRB; James B. Hylton, KD8KRD; Dale A. Casterline, KD8KQX; Tracie L. Kinley, KD8KRF; David L. Norman, AC8DV; Steven D. Harman, KD8KXW; Matthew D. Greathouse, Kd8KWJ; Leon S. KcKisic, KD8KWS; Thomas J. Reed, KD8KWQ; Arthur W. White, KD8KSS; Matthew J. Hinkle, KD8KSR; David D. Nicholson, KD8KWT; Kenneth E. Sprouse, KD8KWR; Jonathan D. Starkey KD8KST.

    HELLO LICENSE UPGRADES AMATEURS - May 2009
    Michael P. Thacker, KD8KOP; Joda Browning, KD8KDR; John R. Mott, KD8KFQ; Max Lee Kramer, N8TMF; Patrick R. Schaffner, KC8CSE; Eddie R. Ferrebee, KD8KON; James L. Long, N8ZCS; David R. Boltson, WA4TXE; Denke S. Epperson, WL7HC; Sidney R. Maynard, KD8CVI; John L. Nullens, KB8YRM; Brent Barr, KD8KKL; Michael L. Callahan, KC8SWP; Donald L. Dwight, KD8KSW; Charles R. Pumphrey, KD8KKH; Floid M. Posey, KD8KCL; Kenneth E. Wagner, KD8IZF.

    HELLO NEW/RENEW ARRL MEMBERS - May 2009
    Clinton C. Payne, N8ZGE; Eddie R. Ferrebee, KD8KON; Frankie R. Chapman, KD8KQY; Donald W. Gill, KC8MQC; Gene P. Whited, KB8YZT; Pamela Whited; Randy Damron N8XEA; Richard P. Armentrout, KD8KQT; Edwin H. Dashiell, K8WXI; Robert K. Sova, KB5QN; Manuell A. Alvarez, KB8ITC; Charles T. Martin, KF4TNX; Maria Martin, KF4ZPV; Larry A. Lee, KC8YMQ; John K. Pitner, W8IDW; Herbert A. Whitlatch, KC8JHM; Stacy I. Suder, N8FDW; Alan B. Chessler, W8AOK; Lind L Swecker, N8XXH; Autumn E. Swecker , KC8PXN; Russell T. Linger, KA8OAL.

    SILENT KEY's: Please take a `Moment of Silence' for:
    Roman J. Matyja, W8ROM, Moundsville, WV
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    W1AW Operating Schedule may also be found on the web at, http://www.arrl.org/w1aw.html.

    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
    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 - May 2009

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

    Total number of ARES members:103

    Change since last month: +

    # DECs/ECs reporting this month:12

    # ARES nets active: 5

    # /w NTS Liaison: 1

    Calls of DECs/ECs reporting: AF4PQ, N8TMW, N2OCW, KD8HBO, K8WDX, N8IKT, KC8CSE, , KC8TUE, KY8B, WB8OIF, KD8BMX, WD8AGH

    Number of drills, tests & training session this month: 2

    Person Hours: 21

    Number of public service events this month: 3

    Person Hours: 126

    Number of emergency operations this month: 0

    Person Hours: 0

    Total number of ARES operations this month: 5

    Total Person Hours: 147

    Comments:

    ** Bob Lucas, AF4PQ, DEC District 10, reported the Monthly ARES/RACES Net was held on May 7th and it was in operation for 25 minutes. There were 18 participates with 8 of 10 Districts representing 13 out of 55 counties. There was one out of state operator that participated in the net. Bob also reported the WV Phone Net operated 30 Traffic Nets for a total of 20 hours.
    **Jim Damron, N8TMW, with the Kanawha Amateur Radio Club, reported there was one ARES Net with 11 participates, no traffic, which lasted 5 minutes.

    ** Keith Johnson, N8IKT, EC Lincoln County, reported the ARES group was gong to hold a Simulated Emergency Test on the 12th of June. He said he would be busy with the Lincoln County Health Department, but he would send in a report as soon as the SET is over.

    **Pat Schaffner, KC8CSE, EC Pocahontas County, reported that new back-up batteries have been installed in the 145.110 MHz repeater.

    ** Ronnie Childress, KD8HBO, DEC District9/EC Mercer County, reported the Mercer County club meetings have been going well. They held one of their weekly nets using all battery powered equipment, and things went excellent. Now they are looking for a place to hold an ARES meeting away from the regular club meeting. They are hoping to start holding drills soon.

    ** Terry Mill, KC8TUE, EC for Wood County, reported that May was a very busy, and wet month. Most of the Wood County events occurred during the rain, with colder than usual temperatures. He said that as the weather warms up, however, so does their activities. On May 3rd, Wood County Emergency Communications Inc., provided safety and logistic communications for the Challenge at Mountwood Mountain Bike Race at Mountwood Park at Waverly, WV. The event lasted over 4 hours with close to 250 riders competing. Luckily, though it was rainy and cool, no serious injuries were reported. There were 20 ARES members working the race. Several ARES Members attended the Advanced Skywarn Spotters Class at the Civil Air Patrol building at the Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport. There were 20 in attendance with at least 10 of those being ARES members. WCEC also provided safety, logistic, and emergency communications for the 1st Annual Cancer Run for Safety sponsored by Chick-Fil-A at Parkersburg, WV. The 10k event sported 250 runners and walkers on a course beginning and ending at the Parkersburg High School Football Stadium. Finally, the West Virginia Emergency Medical Services sponsored a Cram Course for Technician Class operators in the Civil Air Patrol building at the Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport on May 30th. There were 27 persons taking advantage of the course and testing afterwards. Of those testing, there were 26 newly licensed Amateur Technicians. Wood County ARES should gain 6 new ARES members as soon as their calls are posted. Terry wants to remind everyone to check out the WCEC website, www.wc8ec.com ,for details on the upcoming Hamfest and the Radio-A-Day Give Away. Tickets are available online.

    ** Lonnie Maynard, KY8B, EC Logan County, reported that Logan County is still having their Monday night nets. The nets are pretty informal but having fun and getting hams from Mingo County and even a couple out of KY's Lawrence county checking into the nets.Lonnie KY8B, Naomi KD8CVJ, and Robert WA8TZD have successfully completed the EC-001 course. They intend to take the new course that is replacing the EC-002 and EC-003, when it becomes available in the fourth quarter of this year. The ARES group has been helping the county nurse for the health department establish a ham station in the courthouse (part of homeland security mandate). They already have part of it in, but they're wanting it upgraded, so the group is giving her technical adviseon what she needs to procure and will install what they need. He said he will keep us updated.

    ** Shane Harper, KD8BMX, EC Randolph County, reported he has been doing some frequency checks to see if there are any repeaters around the area for the Auto Rally which will be held on August 7th and 8th. He would like to get as many people to help as possible. If you would like to help with the Safety Communications for the rally let Shane know. Those who intend to help must pre-register to let the officials know you are coming, then register at the event to let them know you are there. For more information on the Auto Rally, check out the website: www.rallywv.com

    ** Fred Herr, WD8AGH, EC Cabell County, reported the Cabell ARES group is suspending their Saturday Morning breakfast meeting due to the lack of available location They are combing their meetings on a quarterly basis with the Tri-State Amateur Radio Association. He reported they had one 10 Meter Net, and two SKYWARN Nets, using the new National Weather Service Chat Room system. The group has been asked to help provide communications for a national/regional Soccer tournament over the 4th of July weekend, from July 3rd to the 5th. They will be needing as many as 9 operators per day. There will be 280 teams from seven states, with upwards to 15,000 people attending the tournament. He says it will be a great exposure for Amateur Radio.

    ** This SEC attended the Local Emergency Planning Committee meetings at Wood County, Roane County, and Pleasants County. I was one of the VE's that helped on the Amateur Radio Technician Class Cram Course on May 30th. I also helped on all of the activities that were reported by Terry, KC8TUE, EC Wood County on his report.

    ***Until next month, Kenneth Harris, WA8LLM, ARRL WV SEC

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    WV NTS TRAFFIC REPORTS - May 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

    877

    112

    878

    31

    W8YS

    WV Midday Net

    556

    37

    483

    31

    WV8RG

    WV CW Net Early

    91

    32

    207

    30

    W8IVF

    WV CW Net Late

    73

    44

    218

    30

    W8IVF

    WV ARES RACES

    18

    0

    25

    1

    AF4PQ

    Total

    1615

    225

    1811

    123

    ARES/RACES 2 Meter Nets

    Stations

    Traffic

    Time Min.

    Sessions

    KARC ARES

    11

    0

    5

    1

    District 6 ARES/RACES

    106

    2

    91

    5

    Raleigh Co. ARES/RACES

    16

    0

    36

    4

    Wood Co. ARES

    249

    0

    303

    9

    Jefferson Co. ARES/RACES

    58

    3

    101

    5

    Barbour Co. ARES

    22

    0

    37

    4

    Total

    462

    5

    573

    28

    Digital

    Stations

    Traffic

    Time Min.

    Sessions

    DAREN

    312

    0

    900

    5

    2 Meter Nets

    Stations

    Traffic

    Time-Min.

    Sessions

    Kanawha ARC

    84

    0

    240

    5

    Tyler Co. AR Org.

    70

    4

    64

    4

    Eastern Panhandle 2m Net

    131

    18

    241

    21

    Black Diamond ARC

    46

    0

    98

    8

    Total

    331

    22

    943

    38

    Station Activity Report (SAR) - May 2009

    Orig

    Rec

    Sent

    Del

    Total

    KA8WNO

    0

    165

    260

    0

    435

    KA8ZGY

    50

    9

    43

    4

    116

    W8IVF

    0

    53

    24

    0

    77

    WD8DHC

    0

    53

    48

    1

    102

    WB8OIF

    0

    12

    24

    2

    38

    N8NMA

    4

    9

    0

    0

    13

    KB8NDS

    0

    14

    3

    2

    47

    W8CPG

    2

    31

    14

    0

    47

    Total

    56

    346

    416

    9

    846

    Public Service Honor Roll (PSHR) - May 2009

    Station

    1

    2

    3

    4

    5

    6

    Total

    KA8ZGY

    25

    40

    30

    10

    0

    20

    125

    WB8OIF

    40

    38

    20

    0

    0

    10

    108

    KA8WNO

    40

    40

    10

    0

    0

    0

    90

    WD8DHC

    40

    40

    10

    0

    0

    0

    90

    KB8NDS

    21

    19

    30

    0

    0

    20

    90

    KB8NDS

    21

    19

    30

    0

    0

    20

    90

    N8NMA

    37

    12

    20

    0

    0

    10

    79

    W8CPG

    29

    40

    20

    0

    0

    0

    89

    Stations 7


    ARRL Affiliated Clubs -
    Visit the ARRL Club site to update your clubs ANNUAL REPORT.

    ARRL Affiliated Clubs - Visit the ARRL Club site to update or become a SPECIAL SERVICE CLUB.

    WV Clubs - Visit the ARRL Club site to become an ARRL Affiliated Club.
    ARRL VE Testing -
    Visit the ARRL Exams site for testing site/locations/dates.

    Did you read all of this March 2009 ARRL WV Section Monthly News Report on the ARRL website?
    Email me at ka8zgy@arrl.org 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://www.jcwvarc.org

    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

    7.235

    WV8RG

    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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