Open-Invite
Join us during the West Valley Ham Shackâs regular winter hours. Visit the Radio Room for a demonstration and hands-on instruction in HF operation using the ICOM IC-7300. […]
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Calendar: WVHS
Events and QSTs for the West Valley Ham Shack
WVHS Parking Lot Sale & Tailgate
Join the West Valley Ham Shack for a free, family-friendly parking lot sale and tailgate. Sellers of amateur-radio and electronics-related equipment may claim a parking space at no […]
Read moreMembers Only: Remote Operation at the Shack
This class is for WVHS members who want to be early adopters and help roll out remote operation. Learn how to control the Shack ICOM 7300 from home […]
Read moreWinlink
Learn how to use Winlink to send and receive email, including attachments, over UHF, VHF, or HF amateur radio frequencies. Winlink can operate with or without the internet […]
Read moreAPRS – Automatic Packet Reporting System
Learn what APRS (Automatic Packet Reporting System) is and why you may want to use it. The class will look at VHF handheld radios that support APRS and […]
Read moreWVHS Amateur Radio License Testing
It is easy to get started in amateur radio. A straightforward multiple-choice exam tests a basic understanding of radio fundamentals and FCC rules. Preregister on HamStudy.org or with […]
Read moreIntroduction to Antenna Modeling & Design
Learn to design and model complex antennas without complex math. The class introduces antenna fundamentals and terminology, then models a simple 10-meter dipole and a three-element Yagi-Uda antenna […]
Read morePortable Backup Solar Generation Systems for Hams
Learn how to select and assemble a portable solar generation system for ham radio gear and ancillary equipment such as antenna tuners, lights, and laptops. The class covers […]
Read moreWVHS Amateur Radio License Testing
It is easy to get started in amateur radio. A straightforward multiple-choice exam tests a basic understanding of radio fundamentals and FCC rules. Preregister on HamStudy.org or with […]
Read moreDiscovering Your Technician Privileges
Now that you have your Technician license, do you know what you can do with it? This class helps new and experienced hams get more from Technician privileges, […]
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