It seems our recruiting efforts have been paying off with several
new members joining the club recently. When you see them at a
meeting or club function, please take a minute to introduce
yourself and welcome them to OVH.
Club recognition has definitely helped our recruiting. So, as spring approaches with Hamfest and other activities, this would be a good time to order your club nametag if you don’t already have one.
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Nametags can be ordered from the above link. It will be some time before our next custom polo order. However, I do have some generic polos (club logo but no name or
callsign) available for purchase. I’m expecting a customization
quote from a local vendor in time for our next meeting.
This year’s Virginia QSO Party, sponsored by the Sterling Park Amateur Radio Club, will take place on 16 and 17 March. It’s a fun
contest as well as a chance to check out your low power emergency gear and NVIS antenna to see just how much of Virginia you can
effectively cover. Here’s a link to their web page:
https://www.qsl.net/sterling/VA_QSO_Party/2019_VQP/2019_VQP_Main.html
For more info about the Virginia QSO Party, join us for a
presentation by Gordon, NQ4K, at the February OVH meeting.
Jeff Fuller, WB6UIE