VARC Raffle – Win a Radioditty GD-77 DMR/Analog HT!

The VARC is raffling off a Radioditty GD-77 DMR/Analog HT at our August meeting. Tickets for the raffle are 3 for $5.00 or 20 for $20.00. To purchase tickets, contact Steve Jackson , K4DDO ([email protected]) or visiting our membership dues page, and making a one time donation via paypal to the VARC. Good luck and don’t forget to attend our August club meeting to find out if you are a winner!

The K7RA Solar Update April 19, 2024
Solar activity increased dramatically this reporting week (April11-17), and thirteen new sunspot groups emerged. One appeared onApril 11, two more on April 13, three more on April 14, another twoon April 15, one more on April 16 and another two on April 17. OnApril 18 an additional two sunspot groups emerged, and the dailysunspot number […]
Active Hurricane Season Predicted for 2024 April 13, 2024
Colorado State University (CSU) hurricane researchers predict an active Atlantic hurricane season (June 1 to November 30) in their initial 2024 forecast.ARRL Director of Emergency Management Josh Johnston, KE5MHV, attended the National Hurricane Conference in Florida in late March, where the CSU prediction was issued. "The common discussion at the National Hurricane Conference this year […]
Amateur Radio Saves Family in Death Valley National Park April 12, 2024
Death Valley National Park is in a remote desert in southern California, where mobile phone networks are spotty at best. On Saturday, April 6, a radio amateur and his family were enjoying the park when their vehicle became stuck in mud in a dangerous area. Without access to a cell network, the ham called for […]