Alexandria RadioClub

The official Twitter for the Alexandria Radio Club. Serving the community since 1954.

[Alexandria RadioClub @W4HFH]

The Alexandria Radio Club. Serving the community since 1954. Join us on our weekly nets:

Wednesdays at 8pm local for our DSTAR net on 145.38, RPT1=W4HFH_C, RPT2=W4HFH__G on 062B for those out of the local area.
Thursdays at 8pm local on 147.315, + offset, PL 107.2 #netnight

[Alexandria RadioClub @W4HFH]

Hope to see you there! #hamradio #amateurradio #hams #getontheair #w4hfh #alexandriaradioclub #arrlfd @AlexandriaVAGov

[Alexandria RadioClub @W4HFH]

The Alexandria Radio Club donated books about amateur radio to the Alexandria Public Library. Published by the ARRL they include study guides and other topics essential to ham radio. Head to Beatley Central Library, 5005 Duke Street, Alexandria to check them out!

[Alexandria RadioClub @W4HFH]

The Alexandria Radio Club participated in the Feb. 14, honoring of George Washington’s Birthday and March 7 honoring St. Patrick’s Day. The club members provided time-sensitive information to the organizers of both parades. Another successful ARC community support activity!

[Alexandria RadioClub @W4HFH]

The Alexandria Radio Club was busy overnight during #arrlfd. K4IEW and K3TI were busy making contacts and we had local visitors check out our setup. #hamradio #amateurradio #hams #getontheair #w4hfh #alexandriaradioclub

[Alexandria RadioClub @W4HFH]

Hope to see you there! #hamradio #amateurradio #hams #getontheair #w4hfh #alexandriaradioclub #ARRLFD

[Alexandria RadioClub @W4HFH]

ARC member KO4ZIK participated in the @POTAspots activation of US-1940 Caesar Creek State Park with 33 operators during his time at @hamvention #hamradio #amateurradio #hams #getontheair #w4hfh #pota

[Alexandria RadioClub @W4HFH]

ARC working another community event. Club members KO4ZIK, K4KBK, WA6MPR, and K4IEW led by KC5QCN worked multiple MARS frequencies during the Armed Forces Day Cross Band Test from the Pentagon MARS station, call letters W-A-R. Thanks to all that checked in!

[Alexandria RadioClub @W4HFH]

Come join us in Alexandria! We’d love to meet you and show you how ham radio serves our community #hamradio #amateurradio #hams #getontheair #w4hfh #alexandriaradioclub

[Alexandria RadioClub @W4HFH]

Today is the annual Armed Forces Day Cross Band Test hosted by the Department of Defense. Stations will be active from 1200Z-2400Z on 10 May 2025. Stations will operate using multiple modes. Check out https://t.co/sTs7KIVYrE for more information. #hamradio #amateurradio #hams

[Alexandria RadioClub @W4HFH]

The Alexandria Radio Club will participate in the #ARRLFD on 28 & 29 June at Chinquapin Park in @alexandriavagov Everyone is invited to come out and see what amateur radio is all about and how it supports the local community. #hamradio #amateurradio #hams #getontheair #w4hfh

[Alexandria RadioClub @W4HFH]

Ian, N8IK, spent time discussing the benefits of #amateurradio with a couple of scouts. #arrlfieldday2024 showcased the ability for #hams to get out and communicate with other radio operators across North America.

[Alexandria RadioClub @W4HFH]

Joe (KT3I) and Claire (KQ4SCJ) spent time discussing the satellite communications station during #arrlfieldday2024 Operators made multiple contacts via amateur radio satellites and via the ISS. Ed (K4ESC), is standing next to the satellite antenna array. #hamradio #amsat

[Alexandria RadioClub @W4HFH]

Another great @arrl field day is in the books! Thanks to all that came out to test our equipment by making contacts in field conditions. Pictured are KO4ZIK, WD4ADF, N4SIX, N8IK, and KM4KLK, #hamradio #amateurradio #getontheair #w4hfh #alexandriaradioclub #arrlfieldday2024

[Alexandria RadioClub @W4HFH]

Thanks to Margorie Windelberg the @AlexandriaVAGov Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Coordinator for visiting the ARC field day location at Chinquapin Park. The ARC supports the community during city events and public emergencies providing communications capabilities

[Alexandria RadioClub @W4HFH]

Come out and play radio with us! #arrlfieldday2024 #amateurradio #getontheair

[Alexandria RadioClub @W4HFH]

Everyone is invited to our club’s table at Market Square (City Hall) this Sunday, June 2, from 1300-1600. We’ll be part of the @AlexandriaVAGov commemoration of the 80th anniversary of D-Day. #hamradio #amateurradio #hams #getontheair #w4hfh #alexandriaradioclub

[Alexandria RadioClub @W4HFH]

Come out and join the @w4hfh_arc at Bell Haven Park along the GW Parkway on Saturday, 1 June 2024 at 9 am for our next POTA event. Great opportunity to come learn about POTA and portable operations from Sandy, KQ4DNE. #potaon #pota #hamradio #alexandriaradioclub

[Alexandria RadioClub @W4HFH]

The Alexandria Radio Club will participate in the #arrlfieldday2024 on 22 & 23 June at Chinquapin Park in @AlexandriaVAGov Everyone is invited to come out and see what amateur radio is all about and how it supports the local community. #hamradio #getontheair #alexandriaradioclub

[Alexandria RadioClub @W4HFH]

It’s that time again! @W4HFH members are enjoying #hamvention and parting with their hard-earned money!

[Alexandria RadioClub @W4HFH]

In an effort to get ready for #arrlfieldday2024 @W4HFH conducted a @POTAspots activation this weekend. Club members reviewed three different sized stations and discussed the ins and outs of a successful POTA activation. #hamradio #amateurradio #hams #getontheair #w4hfh #pota