West Virginia University Amateur Radio Club (WVU ARC)

West Virginia University Amateur Radio Club (WVU ARC)

Club Details

  • Name: West Virginia University Amateur Radio Club
  • Call Sign: W8CUL
  • Website: WVU ARC Website
  • Contact Person: Joseph S. Shepard, KE8NAI
    • Daytime Phone: (304) 293-6371
    • Evening Phone: (304) 599-8838
    • Email: W8CUL@arrl.net

Section

  • West Virginia (WV)

Affiliation Date

  • September 28th, 1968

Specialties

  • Contesting
  • Digital Modes
  • DX (long-distance communication)
  • General Interest
  • Public Service/Emergency Communication
  • Repeaters
  • School or Youth Group Activities
  • VHF/UHF

Services Offered

  • Entry-Level License Classes
  • General or Higher License Classes
  • License Test Sessions
  • Repeater Access

Club Statistics

  • Total Members: 25
  • Voting Members: 25
  • Licensed Amateur Members: 20
  • ARRL Members: 2

Leadership

  • Contact, President: Joseph S. Shepard, KE8NAI
  • Vice President: Matteo D. Cerasoli, N8MDC
  • Treasurer: Justin T. Eaton, KE8RVZ
  • Secretary: Xochitl C. Hernandez, KC3RPM
  • Editor: Charles R. Howard, KE8GBQ

Meeting Information

  • Time: 1st and 3rd Thursday Monthly at 7:00 PM
  • Place: Advanced Engineering Research Building, Room 135

Description

The West Virginia University Amateur Radio Club (WVU ARC) focuses on providing students with a dynamic environment to learn and engage in RF communications. The club emphasizes project-based learning and encourages members to lead by example in activities such as contesting, digital modes, and public service.

The club is open to both students and faculty, offering license classes, testing sessions, and repeater access to promote amateur radio knowledge and skills. Members are encouraged to explore innovative projects and participate in various radio contests to foster camaraderie and growth within the amateur radio community.

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