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Category: APRS (2) Automatic Packet Reporting System Links
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Google Maps APRS This is a global APRS database, which archives position tracking, weather and message information collected from the APRS-IS network. Position data and routes traveled by APRS tracking stations are shown on an interactive map which can be zoomed and panned easily. New and updated data is shown on the map in real time without need to reload or refresh the page! Tracking data is stored in the database for six months.
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Hampton Roads APRS Discussion Group A forum designed to foster communication, good will and cooperation between Amateur Radio Operators interested in APRS.
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Category: Ham Clubs (1)
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Wellington VHF Group, Inc: Online We are the Wellington VHF Group (Incorporated), Branch 74 of the New Zealand Association of Radio Transmitters (NZART). The Wellington VHF Group is a club established to promote and encourage an interest in and generally to assist in the development of the science of Amateur and experimental radio. It provides the opportunity for like-minded individuals who share the same values to pursue an interesting hobby, and to share aspirations, knowledge, experience, and fellowship.
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Category: Local Ham Clubs (13) Amateur Radio Clubs & Organizations in the Hampton Roads Area
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Chesapeake Amateur Radio Service The Chesapeake Amateur Radio Service was started in 1979 with approximately 12 charter members. The club continues to have a group of operators dedicated to provide SKYWARN and emergency communication services and educational opportunities to citizens of the City of Chesapeake and the South Hampton Roads community.
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The Albemarle Amateur Radio Society TAARS meetings are held the 3rd Thursday of the month at the College of the Albemarle in Elizabeth City NC building "C" at 1930 local time. Before the meeting we have dinner at the Golden Corral in Elizabeth City at 1800 local time. Visitors are always welcome! TAARS participates in Field Day each June and always places repectablly in our class. Check out the Field Day Page for more informatiom. Visitors are welcome, including prospective new Hams and Hams visiting the area.
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Tidewater Wireless W4VB W4VB serves the Amateur Radio Community of Southeastern Virginia, including the cities of Norfolk, Hampton, Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Newport News, and Virginia Beach.
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USS Wisconsin Radio Club The purpose of the USS Wisconsin Radio Club is to promote public interest in the Battleship USS WISCONSIN, BB-64, the United States Navy, Nauticus National Maritime Center, the Hampton Roads Naval Museum and Norfolk, Virginia. We serve as volunteer Goodwill Ambassadors for the Tidewater community. We strive to display our wonderful hobby, Amateur Radio, to the public in a favorable way and to help educate young people about Radio Communication and its usefulness to the Navy. By means of “Ham Radio” many persons throughout the United States and the world will learn about the presence of this great ship in our Historic Seaport. Our services are provided without charge.
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Outer Banks Repeater Association Our group (OBRA) was formed in 1985 by four local hams who saw a need to own, operate & maintain 2 meter repeaters for use by our Ham Radio Visitors as well as our local Ham Radio Population. The repeaters are open for all and some are equipped with open autopatches. (Local Calls Only!) 145.110 repeater has "911" Emergency Capabilities.
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Peninsula Amateur Radio Club PARC was originally formed sometime in the mid 1930's prior to WWII, but was inactive during the war years because Amateur Radio activities were prohibited. After the war, Amateurs from Newport News, Hampton and surrounding areas reorganized the club around 1946 when Amateur Radio operations were again allowed. PARC was very active in Civil Defense Emergency Communications during the ensuing years. PARC ceased formal operations for a short time in the late 1960's. The Virginia Amateur Communications Association (VACA) was organized in March 1978 and conducted classes for new Amateurs, just as we do today. VACA was known as a fun and family oriented organization, as it promoted get togethers for members and families. We, proudly, carry on that tradition. In April 1989, VACA and PARC were consolidated. The result is the present PARC.
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Portsmouth Amateur Radio Club Club Meeting Fourth Thursday of each month @ 7:30 p.m. Churchland Baptist Church, 3031 Churchland Blvd, Chesapeake VA. Founded 1922.
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QCWA Chapter 119 The 2008 QCWA National Convention will be held October 3rd thru the 5th in Virginia Beach at the waterfront landmark and hotel, The Cavalier. Surf to this site for all the latest info!
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Radio Amateur Society of Norfolk The Radio Amateur Society of Norfolk (RASON) is dedicated to the hobby as well as its members. The society was created to instill the ideals and principles of ham radio. Even if you do not have an amateur radio license, we have a place for you. Whatever your favorite aspect of amateur radio is, whether it is Morse code, HF, single sideband, public service, or even emergency communications, we have a home for you.
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Virginia DX Century Club We are a specialty amateur radio club that specializes in distance communication or DX. Our premise is to make contacts with all Countries listed throughout the world by the International Amateur Radio Union and its various country organizations. Contacts are made via two way radio frequency transmissions on authorized amateur radio bands. To learn more about amateur radio please go to the Amateur Radio Relay League or ARRL.
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Western Tidewater Radio Association We are a non-profit amateur "ham" radio club based in Smithfield Virginia. Amateur Radio is a friendly, high-tech hobby that's got something fun for everyone!
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Williamsburg Area Amateur Radio Club We are a general interest radio club in Williamsburg, VA. Located near the historic triangle of Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Yorktown. Here in the southeast portion of the "Old Dominion", club members participate in a variety of activities, including chasing Dx, contesting, and public service.
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Wakefield SKYWARN The Wakefield SKYWARN Amateur Radio Support Team exists to help facilitate communication between Trained SKYWARN Spotters in the amateur radio community and the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Wakefield, Virginia.
The efficient collection of severe weather reports via amateur radio frees critical NWS staff from answering phones and allows them to focus on assessing weather scenarios and issuing appropriate warnings while still receiving necessary reports from Spotters in the field.
The Wakefield SKYWARN Amateur Radio Support Team exists to maintain and staff the amateur radio station at the National Weather Service Forecast Office, call sign WX4AKQ. The Team also continually works to grow and support a number of Trained Skywarn Net Control Stations who can run local subnets remotely and Trained Responders who can quickly and effectively operate WX4AKQ inside the Forecast Office.
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Category: Training & Licensing (1)
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All About Circuits This site provides a series of online textbooks covering electricity and electronics. The information provided is great for both students and hobbyists who are looking to expand their knowledge in this field. These textbooks were written by Tony R. Kuphaldt and released under the Design Science License. Please keep in mind that the textbooks are not complete. You may find missing pages and chapters as you browse. The books are a continuous piece of work, and will be updated over time.
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Category: Vanity Calls (1) Sites that help you obtain a Vanity Call
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AE7Q's Amateur Radio Database Query Tools More data about call signs than you probably ever wanted to know, but if you're looking for a new one, then this is the place to go!
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