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OTVARC Elections Coming Up!
THE ELECTION FOR OFFICERS AND THREE TRUSTEES will be underway next week via email. It’s not too late to become a candidate for President; Vice President; Secretary; Treasurer; or, Trustee. You may self-nominate or nominate another member (with their permission). To offer a nomination, send that person’s name, call, and contact information to:otvarc@gmail.com by Friday, April 29,…
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SEA-PAC Needs Volunteers!
Volunteers Make SEA-PAC Possible SEA-PAC is organized and hosted by volunteers, and would not be possible otherwise. As we prepare for SEA-PAC this year we again put out the call for volunteers new and old. The several committees that make up the SEA-PAC team include: Commercial Exhibitors SetupFlea Market SetupHospitalityPrizesRegistrationSecuritySeminarsVE TestingWorkshops If you would like to…
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OTVARC April Meeting
The program for our April Meeting of OTVARC (April 21) will focus on Portable Operations.We have three presenters for the evening: Russ Mickiewicz (N7QR) will present an overview of HF Portable Operations, emphasizing the technical challenges of off-the-grid power and portable antennas. Dave Wright (AB7DW) is the club’s coordinator of the Annual Crater Lake Special…
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Zoom General Class
Our next General Class virtual training sessions are open for registration. The coordinator for the series and assist subsequent exam sessions is Pete Mackie KG7IXU. There is no charge for the classes. A study book must be purchased (about $25) and the FCC License exam fee is $15.00 with exam venue location assistance offered at…
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Zoom Technician Class & Test
Want to get your ham radio license? Join Scott, N7JI for a Spring Break class & test session. March 21-25, 2022Zoom-based class Monday-Thursday0900-noon Pacific Daylight TimeOnline exam on Friday Class is free, test session costs $15. Open to all ages (including adults)Contact Scott N7JI if interested or with questions. Please include name, email, and phone number…
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OTVARC Holiday Dinner
The Annual HOLIDAY DINNER is set for Thursday, December 9th at 6:30 PM. This in-person buffet dinner will be held at our usualmeeting place, SUNSET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 14986 NW Cornell Rd, Beaverton, OR. (Note that this is the second Thursdayand not our usual third Thursday.) Our meal features Prime Rib and Salmon, with many gluten-free side dishes. There will be door…
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For Sale Page Announcement
Looking for some test equipment or amateur radio equipment? Take a look at the equipment for sale from OTVARC. These pieces have come from SK estates or donations from other amateurs. Proceeds of these sales go to the families of SKs and to OTVARC. Currently, there are several transceivers, station accessories, and many pieces of…
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Upcoming Technician Class
Our next Technician Class classroom training Sessions are open for registration. The coordinator for the series and subsequent exam Sessions is Pete Mackie KG7IXU. There is no charge for the classes. A study book must be purchased (about $25) and the FCC License exam fee is $15.00 with FCC License exam date and venue location…
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Forging Ahead In Spite of Coronavirus
As the spread of coronavirus persists in our community, OTVARC is continuing its mission of providing services to current and future amateur radio operators. Going Virtual Our monthly club meetings, board meetings, and instructor-led training classes have transitioned from in-person to virtual events. We are currently using Zoom to host these events and encourage participants…
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Club Meetings Return to Regular Schedule
A scheduling conflict with Sunset Presbyterian Church caused OTVARC to reschedule its August and September meetings to the fourth Thursdays of those months. We are back to our normal schedule of meeting on the third Thursday of the month in October. Our next meeting will take place on October 17th. Hope to see everyone there.