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Upcoming VARC Meeting Reminder

Upcoming VARC Meeting Reminder

Reminder: VARC Monthly Club Meeting When: Tuesday, 9 March 2021, 6:30pm to 8:00pm, (GMT-05:00) America/New York Where:215 Waft Hill Ln, Valdosta, GA

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

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 […]

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VARC Field Day 2019 Activities

VARC Field Day 2019 Activities

The Valdosta Amateur Radio Club will be hosting field day activities this weekend (June 22, 2019) at 4903 Hickory Grove Road North, Valdosta, GA 31606. Prep and setup for the event begin at 10 AM and operations begin at 2 PM. There will be a dual band DMR/Analog HT Raffle and other door prizes available […]

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One day license session in Tifton – June 15th, 2019

One day license session in Tifton – June 15th, 2019

The Coastal Plains Amateur Radio Club with the assistance of Derrick Young will have a “Ham Cram” session on Saturday June 15, 2019. It will be held at the Tift County Emergency Operations Center 316 West 2nd Street, Tifton, GA 31794. The session will start at 8:00 AM. The Technician and General session will end […]

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Upcoming Ham Cram Session – March 23rd, 2019

Upcoming Ham Cram Session – March 23rd, 2019

Ham Cram 2019 DATE: Saturday – March 23, 2019 LOCATION: Department of Health – 325 W Savannah Ave. Valdosta TIME: 8:00 am- 6:30 pm – Be on time! Program Description: HAM CRAM is a noMorse code AMATEUR RADIO TECHNICIAN, GENERAL, OR AMATEUR EXTRA LICENSE cram session. The cram session will assist participants with their ability […]

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10 May Members | Comments

Welcome New Member, KB4VLD!

Welcome New Member, KB4VLD!

We’d like to welcome a new member to our growing VARC family, Rusty Wetherington, KB4VLD! Rusty is bringing his wealth of knowledge and experience to our group and we can’t be more excited to have him involved. He’s also been elected unanimously as our club secretary! Thanks Rusty!

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06 Oct Members | Comments

Welcome the new VARC President and Vice President!

Welcome the new VARC President and Vice President!

Please welcome Walt Dix – KM4SMU and Dale Blanchard – KM4QFB to the VARC family.  Both Walt and Dale are active amateurs and are committed to the advancement of amateur radio in the South Georgia area. Walt has accepted the position of President and Dale has accepted the position of Vice President.  Please reach out […]

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24 Feb Testing | Comments

Amateur Radio Exam Day – March 12th

Amateur Radio Exam Day – March 12th

Regular amateur radio license testing is held on the 2nd Saturday of each ODD month at the South Georgia Regional Library in Valdosta. Testing sessions start at 11:00 AM. Remember to bring a photo ID and a personal check (no cash or credit cards) made out to “ARRL-VEC” to the exam session. For more information […]

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24 Feb Ham Cram | Comments

VARC HAM CRAM – Session Results

VARC HAM CRAM – Session Results

The VARC held the first ham cram of 2016 on Saturday February 20th and the Department of Health conference room on Savannah avenue.  It was a long day but several folks passed the exam and received their technician class license!  Congratulations everyone on a job well done! Out of the 22 folks that signed up […]

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Ham Cram – Amateur Radio License

Ham Cram – Amateur Radio License

Valdosta Amateur Radio Club (VARC) – Ham Cram 2016  DATE: Saturday February 20, 2016 LOCATION: Department of Health – 325 W Savannah Ave. Valdosta  TIME: 8:00 am- 5:30 pm – Be on time!  Program Description: HAM CRAM is a no Morse code AMATEUR RADIO TECHNICIAN LICENSE cram session. The cram session will assist participants with their […]

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