News

LATEST SECTION NEWS

2-25-2026
Jack Smith, KE4LWT will begin to turn over the duties of Section Manager to Mike Aimone, WA8AHZ during the ARRL VA CONVENTION on March 15th at Oakton HS, in Vinena, Virginia. Details about the Convention at: Click Here For Details About The Convention.

2-20-2026
Club are encouraged to operate during the Virginia QSO Party (Mar 21-22) uising their Club Call sign. Clubs are requested to identify their Club call at: Click Here For The Form.

2-5-2026
Consider joining Hams across the Commonwealth using the ARRL Call W1AW/4 during the period March 10 – thru March 17. Sign up at: Click Here To Sign Up.

Newsletter

VIRGINIA

February 2026 Issue 
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The newsletter hightlights changes to Virginia Section ARRL and other topics of interest. Good read. This month's edition includes:
- Cold Weather Safety Update
- W1AW America250 Worked All States (WAS) Event
- ARRL VA Section via Zoom
- Four Upcoming Hamfests
- Download Contest Calendar
- Virginia QSO Party
- Section Manager's Closeout
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ARRL QST Highlight

Rolling Out The Welcome Mat

... ARRL is also urging clubs to be more accessible to their local communities and more inviting to new visitors by hosting a Ham Radio Open House! With April 18th being World Amateur Radio Day, ARRL created the Open House as a way for clubs to invite their local communities — and potentially new hams — to see what modern amateur radio is all about! Pick any date in April to host your club’s Ham Radio Open House, and start planning ways to attract those with curiosity or interest in amateur radio into your club station. [...] Consider including a POTA activation or satellite operating demonstration. Another tactic used successfully by clubs is for your Volunteer Examiners to conduct an exam session in the hour before a club meeting starts. You will attract those new hams and hams upgrading to take their tests and then hang around for recognition from the club with a round of applause! What a great welcoming moment for the new ham — and an inspiring moment to join your club and become a part of your community. Source: ARRL QST March 2026

VA ARES

VIRGINIA AMATEUR RADIO EMERGENCY SERVICE

Check back for the next ARESVA SET

Statewide Virginia ARES operations help us to practice our skills in the event of an emergency and ensure our primary equipment and backup equipment are in ready working order.
Don't worry, just be prepared.

GovTrack

VIRGINIA SENATORS AND REPRESENTATIVES

Virginia Senators, Representatives, and a map of Virginia's Congressional Districts can be viewed HERE. Use this site to locate contact information for your Senators and Representatives. Make your voice heard.

ARRL

ARRL

American Radio Relay League promotes to advance the art, science, and enjoyment of Amateur Radio.

VA NTS

NTS in Virginia

Virginia Section Nets
Participate in a local Virginia Net. Practice skills. All bands; any day or night.
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Emergency

EMERGENCY OPERATION FREQUENCIES

Avoid initiating general traffic on these frequencies. Monitor frequencies on this list. Ham’s should be aware of these frequencies to help keep you better informed and to avoid any potential inadvertent interference.

Youth

INFORMATION FOR NEXT GENERATION RADIO HAMS

JOTA-JOTI Annual Jamboree General Information for Scouts and Hams
October 16-18, 2026.
Free event. Open to all Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Ventures, Sea Scouts, Girl Scouts & the general public.
JOTA-JOTI Annual Jamboree and Scout SignUp Page

Goals

WORKED ALL VIRGINIA (WAV) AWARD

Worked All Virginia
is something to be proud of. Participate in this challange to achieve this gratifying award. You know you worked for this one; you deserve it.

FCC

AMATEUR RADIO SERVICE

FCC Amateur Radio Service
Link to where you can get information on licensing, exams, and file application updates.