The Ole Virginia Hams is a non-profit Amateur Radio club organized for the educational and scientific study of electronics and communication, and to provide amateur radio communication services for the public.



Never Forget 9-11
The OVH is associated with the
American Radio Relay League (ARRL)
and the
Foundation for Amateur Radio (F.A.R.)

THE MANASSAS HAMFEST
"Now the Second Sunday in June"
Manassas, VA - Hamfest Calendar
13 June 2010
NOTE THE NEW DATE FOR THE MANASSAS HAMFEST ABOVE
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Remembering Harry Vorhauer, W4PVA (sk)
 Announcements and Events:
*** See the Month-at-a-Glance Calendar ***
HERE
Prince William County Fleet Watch/Neighborhood Watch information
and the "McGruff Speaks" newsletter, click HERE.  Updated Issue!

Also Prince William County Commuter Lot Watch, info HERE

Note New OVH Monthly Meeting Location
  • All monthly OVH meetings now held at the
    Prince William Red Cross Chapter, 9930 Liberia Avenue, Manassas, Virginia.
  • This is in the shopping center, North-West corner of the intersection
    Liberia Avenue, Wellington Road/Prince William Parkway
  • Map location here.
  • Building front looks like this.



    • OVH Winter Field Day 2010
    Rules at the SPAR web site
    Was held Saturday January 30, 2010 through 1700 UCT Sunday January 31
    See photos here.


    OVH Members,
    Don't forget to RENEW your Membership!
  • You can download the RENEWAL document, fill in the info,
        and mail in with your dues, or deliver it to the next OVH meeting.


  • Click here to download the Renewal document



    • Proposed Red Cross/OVH MOU here.




    OVH 2009 Christmas Party
    Was at George and Ev's, K4GVTs home
    Saturday, December 12, 2009
    View pictures here






    2009 W4OVH Special Event Station

    Was held Saturday, August 29, 2009

    Bull Run Bridge
    Commemorated those who sacrificed during
    The Civil War Battle of 2nd Manassas
    (The Second Battle of Bull Run )
    August 28-30, 1862
    This it was again held year at Signal Hill Park
    In Manassas Park Virginia
    A beautiful QSL Certificate will be provided
    Historical info on the Battle of 2nd Manassas
    National Park Service, Manassas National Battlefield Park
    See an example of the Special Event QSL Certificate
    Map of Special Event location
    Information on the history of this year's location
    Check back here for logs, photos can be seen here
    Henry House



    OVH/ARRL Field Day 2009 Event Results
    Pictures of the event
    Main log file,  GOTA log file,  and VHF/UHF/Satellite log file
    ARRL FD Entry Form
    Order ARRL Field Day pins, t-shirts, etc. today!


    OVH LOGO, What's your choice?
    Do you prefer The Pig?
    or our Historic Letterhead?
    Something different?
    Make you feelings known at the next OVH Meeting


    OVH Club History
  • See this great picture from the OVH of 1958
  • See if you recognize anyone,
    let us know if you do!

    • Click here to see OVH 1958 1/3 size picture
    Click here to see OVH 1958 full size picture


    OVH Newsletter "Ole Virginia Times" Now on the OVH WEB!
  • Click the "About the Club" link in the frame at the left.



    • Check the OVH Swap Shop for new Deals.  Click here.


    OVH Event Hats Now Available
    Perfect for Hamfest or Field Day
    Thanks to Kittiz Kreations Embroidery
  • Special pricing of $15 per hat
  • In Neon Green for stand-out consistency
  • Fine quality embroidery; no silk-screening
  • Kittiz Kreations supports the Manassas Hamfest


    • To order OVH Hats, with either the identifier "STAFF" or your callsign,
    send e-mail to Bill, N4SV at n4sv@arrl.net


    Example Hat
              Example Logo



    Here are other examples of Kittiz Kreations fine embrodiery work
  • Both OVH logos on file
  • Many other fine apparel products available from her catalog at www.accinfo.com




    • BPL CLEARINGHOUSE
    Broadband over Power Lines
    Facts, figures, photos and general info
    Links to BPL info, articles on BPL
    Sample letters you should consider
    sending to congress and city/BPL officials
    BPL CLEARINGHOUSE Enter here.


    VHF/UHF Operation New to You?
    Check these suggested operating practices.


    Interested in PSK-31?
    Take a look at Karl, W4KRL's
    informative presentation.
  • Created for the OVH license training class
  • Informative for the novice or experienced PSK-31 user
  • View his PowerPoint presentation here



    • Excellent 802.xx and WiFi Primer
    Thanks to David, KI4AZX, for finding it. Read it here


    The Missing Q Signals?
    Good for a chuckle :-)


    RVARC - Worked All Virginia Award
  • Rappahannock Valley Amateur Radio Club is sponsoring
    the Worked All Virginia award. Click Here


    Excellent article by Karl, W4KRL, on using a
    Sound Card Interface to do VHF Packet!
    Read this fine article here.


    802.11b
    An exciting example of this
    wireless technology in action.

  • See a Point-to-Point 802.11b link in the
    world's worst weather conditions on
    Mount Washington, New Hampshire!



    • Can you assist in the D.A.R.E. program?

  • D.A.R.E. is the Drug Abuse Resistance Education program
  • It's goal is to keep kids from getting involved in illegal drugs.
  • Visit the D.A.R.E. web site for more info on D.A.R.E


    Great basic Packet information can be found at
                                      T.A.P.R
    (Tucson Amateur Packet Radio) Virtual Library!  Check it out.


    ARRL National Traffic System RadioGram Forms
    Available here to download    Radiogram #1  Radiogram #2


    Check out all of the New PSK31 links in HAMLINKS
  • See info on hardware (RGIBlaster and Warbler and more)

  • and software (DigiPan and WINPSK and more) for PSK31 fun



    •   Want to build a J-Pole antenna?
     Check these links provided by Art W1CRO
       1  2  3  4


    F.A.R. Sponsors Many
    College Scholarships for HAMS!
  •   Click here for details.



    • Check the University of Arkansas Callsign Lookup database
    for that new upgrade!!
  • Updated every morning!  
    • Click here!


    Ever need to translate from one language to another? Try Altavista Babelfish.


    The OVH WEB site hosted by Bill, N4SV, on his personal server farm, now on new, faster broadband connectivity!


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