Category: Amateur Radio
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G2 Geomagnetic Storm Watch Posted for Friday, October 9
NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center has a G2 (moderate) geomagnetic storm watch out for Friday, October 9. A cloud of solar material that left the Sun on October 6, tied to an M1.4 flare from sunspot Region 4549, is expected…
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Hurricane Watch Net on Alert as Tropical Storm Isaias Forms in the Gulf
The National Hurricane Center upgraded a depression in the southwestern Gulf to Tropical Storm Isaias in its 4 AM CDT advisory this morning. It expects Isaias to become a hurricane by Thursday and says hurricane watches will likely be needed…
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MVARC Gathering at Masonic Lodge 219, Mount Vernon, Virginia
I had an amazing time at Masonic Lodge 219, getting to connect with so many wonderful people from the lodge. It truly was a remarkable event! The weekend was filled with joy, and we shared countless smiles and laughs. I’m…
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Mount Vernon Amateur Radio Club (MVARC) September Breakfast
The MVARC monthly breakfast was held Saturday, September 26, 2026, at the Hybla Valley IHOP, 7694 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22306. The breakfast is an excellent opportunity to connect face-to-face with fellow amateur radio enthusiasts you’ve chatted with before and…
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MVARC Special Event: George Washington’s 293rd Birthday (K4US)
President George Washington’s 293rd birthday will be celebrated by the Mount Vernon Amateur Radio Club (MVARC), K4US, with a special event in Alexandria, Virginia. Club members will be operating from the Mount Vernon Greenhouse. This location is on the original…
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MVARC Meet-and-Greets: POTA and Winlink Talks
Starting in October 2024, we had our first meet-and-greet with the Mount Vernon Radio Club. The first presentation was by Ed N2EC, who talked about POTA and shared some insights on how it works. This month, November 23, 2024, Ken…
