West Virginia State Amateur Radio Council, Inc. Overview

West Virginia State Amateur Radio Council, Inc. Overview

Club Details

  • Name: West Virginia State Amateur Radio Council, Inc. (WVSARC)
  • Call Sign: W8WVA
  • Annual Report Date: February 15, 2020
  • Meeting Time: Quarterly & As Announced (refer to website)
  • Meeting Place: Location To Be Announced (refer to website)
  • Affiliation Date: September 9, 1999
  • Section: West Virginia (WV)

Specialties

  • Contesting
  • Digital Modes
  • DXing
  • General Interest
  • Public Service/Emergency Communication
  • Repeaters
  • VHF/UHF

Services Offered

  • Hamfest Organization
  • License Test Sessions
  • On-The-Air Bulletins

Key Activities

WVSARC coordinates the ARRL West Virginia State Convention, an annual event held at Jackson's Mill in Weston, WV, during late August. The convention includes:

  • Free flea market
  • ARES, Educational, ARRL Technical, and ARRL Forum sessions
  • ARRL VE Exams
  • Net meetings
  • Fox Hunts
  • Auctions
  • Royal Order Wolff Hong Ceremony (biennially or as announced)

Leadership

  • Contact/President: Gregory N. Rinehart N8XAQ
  • Treasurer: Jane Hardy WV8JH
  • Secretary: Louise Ann Rinehart KA8ZGY
  • Vice President: Kenneth D. Caplinger WV8KDC

Membership Statistics

  • Membership statistics are currently listed as 0 members in all categories.

Website


Summary

The West Virginia State Amateur Radio Council, Inc. (WVSARC) plays a pivotal role in uniting licensed amateur radio operators across West Virginia. While their membership records currently show zero, the council's significant contribution to the amateur radio community includes organizing the prestigious ARRL West Virginia State Convention, which serves as a platform for networking, education, and amateur radio advocacy. Interested participants are encouraged to visit the council’s website for updates on meetings and events.

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