Activities and Calendar

The SVARC breakfasts are again being scheduled.  The state of Ohio is relaxing mask requirements.  However, Denny's requires masks to enter.  Our original table arrangement is again available.  See more below.

Our monthly meeting is held on the first Saturday of most months.  A few months have dates or location changed for special events.  Our December meeting is suspended in favor of a dinner party for the members.

Next meeting will be Saturday June 5, 2021.  The location is still at the Red Cross building but may have to change due to the Red Cross building being for sale.  Email Jay for information.

The meeting starts at 9:00 AM, social time starts around 8:00 AM, and after the meeting or 10:00 AM whichever is later there is time for presentations or discussions.  These can be technological, historical, or personal in nature, and you do not have to be a member to attend. Have a question about Amateur Radio, have another hobby or interest that you can give a talk on, or just want some extra time to discuss anything, we can give you time to get them done.

The Red Cross is Moving and we are actively looking for a new location.  Please email Jay for more information.

American Red Cross Building

1247 Napoleon St.

Fremont, OH 43420

Use Jefferson St. Classroom entrance.

Meeting time: 9:00 AM Eastern time

Social time: 8:00 AM Eastern time

Technical discussion or program: 10:00 AM or after the meeting whichever is later.

We have two breakfasts each month.  The first is on the second Thursday, and the second is on the fourth Saturday.  We normally order breakfast at 8:00 AM, but social time starts around 7:00 AM.

Breakfasts are at Denny's on Cedar St. in Fremont.

Location is 1 block South of the Ste. Rte. 19  North, Stone St. exit on the Fremont Bypass,

(US 6, US 20 and Ste. Rte 53).  It is right next to the new Kroger store.

Breakfasts are on a personal choice basis.  If you are a club member watch your email box for changes.  Everyone, member or not, is welcome at our breakfasts so keep an eye on our Face Book page at Sandusky Valley Amateur Radio Club or this web site for updates.

We have a 2 meter repeater.  Repeater frequency is 145.250 MHz with a minus 600 KHz offset, no PL is required.  The antenna is mounted at 160 feet on the old WFRO FM tower on W. State St. in Fremont

Our net meets on Monday evening at 7:00 PM Eastern time on our repeater and is open to all Amateur Radio Operators.

Next VE test session is Saturday May 29, 2021  We have made adjustments to adhere to the social distancing guidelines.  Please check this web site for possible cancellation. Please arrive at 8:30 AM to fill out paperwork so test can begin at 9:00 AM.  Test location may change due to the Red Cross moving.  Please email Jay for updated information.   2021 VE test sessions are on February 27, April 24, May 29, August 28, September 25, and November 27.  Next meeting is Saturday June 5, 2021.  See details above.

Downtown Farmers Market is a great place to purchase locally grown produce.  Check out the festivities at www.downtownfremontohio.org.  Watch this site to find out when we will have a display that can show our capabilities and how you can be a part of our great hobby and the club.

Field Day is a large part of the Amateur Radio Hobby.  Amateurs practice operating, portable, off the grid, to show their readiness for communicating during and after disasters.  Everyone is invited to come and view our operating ability.  Natural disasters often disable normal communication methods and The Amateur Radio Emergency Service, working with the County Emergency Management Agency fills the void.