Mt Airy VHF Radio Club

Fall Sprints

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Published: Thursday, 29 February 2024 21:54

Written by Bill WS3O

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2024 Fall Sprints Have Concluded

The Fall Sprint contest series for 2024 has concluded. Thanks to everyone that
participated and submitted a score on the 3830scores website. We hope you enjoyed
the Sprints and look forward to next year's contests.

Stay tuned for further information on the Fall Sprints statistics and Award winners.
For questions or comments about the 2024 Fall Sprints please contact the committee
at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Thanks, and 73.
The Fall Sprints Committee for the Mt Airy VHF Radio Club (The Pack Rats)

The rules can be found here: 2024 Fall Sprint Rules

Advocacy

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Published: Saturday, 09 November 2019 20:07

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Spectrum Advocacy

(Please watch for future items of interest.)

General useful information

Addresses for the ARRL, the FCC, and your elected Federal Congress

ARRL Headquarters

Dan Henderson N1ND

225 Main Street

Newington. CT 06111

Federal Communications Commission

Marlene H Dortch

Office of the Secretary, Room TW-B204

445 12^th Street SW

Washington, DC 20554

on the ECFS (electronic comment filing system)

use  https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/filings

To find you Federal Representative in Congress use Google or

use this link    Representatives | house.gov

You may have to give your ZIP code or even your full address to get the right representative

To find you Federal Senator in Congress use Google or

use this link    U.S. Senate: Senators

You will have to enter your state

If you feel the NTIA ( the FCC equivalent for Government spectrum users)

needs to hear from you. Since they share several of their frequencies with radio amateurs

( we are secondary users) they sometimes make good allies.

This contact must be used with care - do not contact them unless you have a strong reason to believe 

They have a vested interest in agreeing with our continued usage.

Dues

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Published: Wednesday, 29 January 2020 15:05

Written by Bill WS3O

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VHF Conference

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Published: Saturday, 05 May 2018 11:38

Written by Bill WS3O

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2018 Mid-Atlantic States VHF Conference Fri-Sat-Sun Sept 28-29-30

On-line registration and payment is now closed.

You may register and pay at the door for the conference. Banquet buffet registration and payment also at the door when you register for the conference on a space available basis.

The UPDATED CONFERENCE PROGRAM can be found >>> here.

• Friday afternoon special seminar
• Friday evening hospitality and table-top swap
• Saturday VHF Conference speakers and topics, Lunch included
• Saturday evening buffet banquet dinner
• Door prizes
• Sunday outdoor VHF flea market mini-hamfest
• Meet your VHF buddies
• Buy and sell VHF gear, parts, and accessories
• Hosted by the Packrats, Mt Airy VHF Radio Club

A printable copy of the flyer is located >>> here.

Holiday Inn Bensalem-Philadelphia
3327 Street Rd, Bensalem PA 19020
215-639-9100

Special conference rate $109/nite + tax, mention VHF Conference
Includes Breakfast for 2 room registrants
Conference Early Bird Registration: $40 ($50 after Sept 16)
Includes Fri hospitality, Saturday coffee, snacks, pizza lunch, disc
Banquet Early Bird Reservation $40 ($50 after Sept 20, if space available)
You must be registered and paid for both to be eligible for door prizes

On-line registration and payment at: www.packratvhf.com Or download and postal mail this PDF Form: Questions? Wish to submit a paper or give a presentation? Email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.