W4OVH

Tri-It-Now : Du It
2017-10-22 07:30 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | The Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center, 9100 Freedom Center Blvd, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States
This race is a great place to try a multisport event this fall.
No swimming in a du, so we don’t have to worry about the cold weather.
Just dress for the weather and run-bike-run.

Anyone ages 10 through adult is welcome to participate.
Awards ceremony and snacks following the race.
T-shirts or another exciting premium to all entrants.

Your season’s not over yet! Before you pack up your bike for the season come out and get in one last race!
Sprint Duathlon (run-bike-run) on the Manassas Freedom Center’s ultra-fast course. Race and start the winter right with a new PR!
ages 10 through adult

JOTA - Jamboree On The Air
2017-10-21 08:00 - 14:00 | Braemar Pool Pavilion, 12300 Iona Sound Drive, Bristow, VA, 20136, United States
Jamboree On The Air
Braemar Pool Pavilion
Contact Theresa Heartney, KG4TVM to volunteer

Prince William Half Marathon
2017-10-01 05:30 - 13:00 | Jiffy Lube Live, 7800 Cellar Door Drive, Bristow, VA, 20136, United States
About the Prince William Half Marathon
The Novant Health UVA Health System Prince William Half Marathon offers runners a uniqueracing experience. The race start is staged at Jiffy Lube Live – the premier live entertainment venue in Prince William County in Bristow, VA. Here runners can enjoy a race village atmosphere complete with live music featuring several local bands, food, beer garden and more.
Runners will make their way to, and travel through, the Manassas National Battlefield. All roads on the course are paved. Upon your return to Jiffy Lube Live, the race celebration will be in full swing, welcoming you back after YOUR PERSONAL BATTLE and more importantly…personal victory!
Features:

plenty of free parking close to the race start
beautiful paved and closed course through the Manassas National Battlefield
fantastic finisher’s medal and race t-shirt
awards without a long drawn-out awards ceremony
real bathrooms at the race start/finish
finish line celebration with food, music, activities for the entire family

Tri-It-Now : The 14.06
2017-09-17 07:00 - 10:00 | The Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center, 9100 Freedom Center Blvd, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States
We challenge you to work toward accomplishing your dreams…
this triathlon is a starting point:
one tenth of iron distance

Age 10 through ADULT welcome to participate.

a special sprint distance event: one-tenth of iron distance!
categories include: triathlon, duathlon, aquabike, tri-relay teams
ages 10 through adult

W4OVH Eclipsepedition 2017
2017-08-21 | Operating Location, 104 Duffie Dr, Lexington, SC, 29072, United States
I am mounting an Eclipsepedition August 21 to Lexington SC. Special Event Call Sign W4E has been requested. The center of Solar Eclipse Totality passes directly over Lexington. Eclipse QSO Party, HF Operation will be from a Public Parks or School.
Planned Operation is from 11:00am to 4;06 EDST, details to follow. Checking Travel Velocity, I found a Limited number of budget Hotels in the Columbia Lexington area. Aiken SC currently has the best availability of Business Class rooms and Suites. I booked a room at the Aiken Hampton Inn for $84. Aiken is only 45 miles from the Eclipse Totality Center.
Planned operation is on 20 meters and 40 meters. I provide the rigs and antennas., I encourage everyone travel to Lexington SC to witness the 2017 Great American Eclipse The last American Transcontinental pass was in 1918. General Eclipse Information and a very cool interactive map is at http://www.eclipse2017.org
73, Terry KC4DV

Tri-It-Now : Kids Can Du 2
2017-07-30 08:00 - 10:00 | The Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center, 9100 Freedom Center Blvd, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States
This duathlon is a run-bike-run race of VERY short distances.
It’s a low-key, fun event!
200 yard run, 400 yard bike, 200 yard run
(all distances are approximate)

a short distance duathlon (run-bike-run) event for kids ages 5-9 held immediately following our Kids Tri Too triathlons
June 11 and July 30, 2017 (Manassas, VA)

Tri-It-Now : Stroke & Strike
2017-07-30 07:30 - 10:00 | The Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center, 9100 Freedom Center Blvd, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States
Exciting event format:
The Stroke and Strike is an Aquathlon (swim and run)
for ages 10 to 100.
We’ll swim in a beautiful 50 meter pool,
then run on a trail through the woods and along pathways and sidewalks of the George Mason University campus.

A sprint distance AQUATHLON: swim and run (Stroke and Stride)
participate as an individual completing full event, or as a 2-person relay team
ages 10 through adult

Tri-It-Now : Kids Tri Too 2
2017-07-30 06:30 - 10:00 | The Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center, 9100 Freedom Center Blvd, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States
Kids Tri Too 2
Sunday, July 30, 2017
7:15 a.m. *

Super Sprint distance racing for youths ages 6-14
June 11 and July 30, 2017 (Manassas, VA)

Tri-It-Now : Summer Super Sprint
2017-07-16 07:30 - 10:00 | The Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center, 9100 Freedom Center Blvd, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States
This is a super sprint triathlon, which includes very short distances in each of the 3 sports:
400y swim 8mi bike 2mi run.
These distances are about 2/3 of an average sprint triathlon:
Great race for first-timers and experienced triathletes
to have fun racing to the finish on our short, flat course.

Age 10 through ADULT welcome to participate.

Another short-distance race perfect for experienced athletes to get some speed in and for new athletes looking for a taste of the triathlon lifestyle.
categories include: triathlon, duathlon, aquabike, tri-relay teams
also for ages 10-100

OVH’s annual OVH / ARRL Field Day
2017-06-24 - 2017-06-25 | Nokesville Park, 12560 Aden Rd, Nokesville, VA, 20181, United States
Saturday / Sunday – June 24 / 25, 2017. OVH’s annual OVH / ARRL Field Day to be held event at the Pavilion at the Nokeville Park. This is a major club combined operating and social event; all members should plan to attend at least some of the time. Excellent food will be provided, there will be an educational program and everyone (including non-ham) will have an opportunity to make radio contacts on the HF bands (using several different operating modes) with other Field Day stations located all over the USA and Canada. Byron / AK4XR is chairing this event again this year and is very well organized for it – be sure to save the date(s).
Setup starts 9:00 am on Saturday, June 24th
Potluck dinner on June 24th at 5:00 pm – bring something and enjoy a great dinner
Questions ?, telephone or email the Chairman:
Byron Dillon tel: (703) 222-2095 email: ak4xr@dillonelectric.com

Tri-It-Now : Manassas Mini Tri
2017-06-11 08:30 - 21:30 | The Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center, 9100 Freedom Center Blvd, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States
This is a super sprint distance triathlon. It’s a great place to try multisport so that you can learn first-hand just how much fun it is to participate in multi-sport events!
And if you’ve got some tri-experience, warm up here for the rest of your season.
Our super sprint distances and flat course make going fast fun!
with Kids Tri Too and Kids Can Du on the same morning,
This will be a wonderful Father’s Day outing for the whole family!!

The perfect race distance for those new to the sport and for more experienced athletes looking to push their speed to the limit.
Flat and fast course for a fun experience!
categories include: triathlon, duathlon, aquabike, tri-relay teams
ages 10 through adult

Tri-It-Now : Kids Can Du
2017-06-11 08:00 - 10:00 | The Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center, 9100 Freedom Center Blvd, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States

Tri-It-Now : Kids Tri Too
2017-06-11 06:30 - 09:30 | The Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center, 9100 Freedom Center Blvd, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States
Kids Tri Too
Sunday, June 11, 2017
7:15 a.m. (Race Start)

Super Sprint distance racing for youths ages 6-14
June 11 and July 30, 2017 (Manassas, VA)

VEC Exam Session
2017-06-04 07:00 - 15:00 | Prince William County Fairgrounds, 10624 Dumfries Rd, Manassas, 20112, United States
A follow up VEC
exam session for the course attendees will be available on
Sunday morning, June 4th at and during the Manassas Hamfest.

W4OVH Manassas HamFest 2017
2017-06-04 07:00 - 15:00 | Prince William County Fairgrounds, 10624 Dumfries Rd, Manassas, 20112, United States
The 43rd Annual Manassas Hamfest will take place on Sunday, June 4, 2017 at the Prince William County Fairgrounds, Manassas, Virginia – the same location for the past 42 years.

Dayton Hamvention
2017-05-19 - 2017-05-21 | Dayton Hamvention, 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH, 345385, United States
Hamvention 2017 looks like it will be a well attended event. Camping sites are all filled. All inside exhibit buildings and tents are filled. The possibility of adding an additional tent for exhibits is being explored. Tickets are being mailed and flea market spots are being processed as quickly as possible. Again, we thank you for your patience.
Maps of the Hamvention layout have been posted on the Directions page. They are working maps so some changes may be made but they should be useful for planning your visit.

May 2017 Club Meeting
2017-05-15 19:30 - 21:00 | Public Works Bldg, Main Conference Rm, 8500 Public Works Drive, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States
Monthly W4OVH Club Meeting

Tri-It-Now : Ladies Choice
2017-05-14 06:30 - 09:00 | The Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center, 9100 Freedom Center Blvd, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States
Mother’s Day 2017 Ladies choice Tri-It-Now Multisport Festival

All-women’s multisport festival! A wonderful way to celebrate Mother’s Day.
categories include: triathlon, duathlon, aquabike, tri-relay teams
ages 10 through adult
May 14, 2017 (Manassas, VA)
