The 13 Colonies Special Event  2021

The Woodchuck ARC is planning on work this event from the Concrete Tent this year.
We will work it as a Club and as individuals. 
Bring your own Radio and use any of the Antennas available.
Several club members have participated in the even in the past.

More details will be available as the date draws near.

Stations we have contacted from the Cement Tent as of 7-2-2021:

13 Colonies 2021/07/01 - 2021/07/08 Total Worked (band / call unique) = 9

K2A 2021/07/02 22:45 20 14.24200 59 SSB

K2B 2021/07/02 00:43 40 7.21200 59 SSB

K2E 2021/07/02 00:41 40 7.22350 59 SSB

K2G 2021/07/02 22:55 40 7.17750 59 SSB

K2H 2021/07/02 00:34 40 28.435 59 PH

K2I 2021/07/02 22:44 20 14.29500 59 SSB

K2J 2021/07/02 22:12 20 14.30900 59 SSB

K2L 2021/07/02 22:15 20 14.30500 59 SSB

WM3PEN 2021/07/02 23:04 80 3.82000 59 SSB

 

 

 

2021 Event Dates / July 1 (9AM Eastern) to July 7 (Midnight Eastern)
(July 1, 2021-1300 UTC to July 8, 2021-0400 UTC)
YOU DO NOT NEED ALL 13 COLONIES TO GET THE CERTIFICATE
YOU DO NOT NEED TO GET THE 2 BONUS STATIONS FOR A CLEAN SWEEP

http://www.13colonies.us/

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Published: 11 June 2021

Last Updated: 02 July 2021

You Will Pass Your Test!

Tips and tricks to pass your FCC Amateur Radio Exam.

 Thank you to Quicksilver Radio for this information.

Disclaimer:

Some will complain that my approach does not teach anything – that its only purpose lies in memorizing answers in order to pass the test. My answer is “you are 100% correct”.  My experience has shown that sometimes our best and most enthusiastic operators – those who give back to the hobby – may not know which end of the soldering iron to hold.  And conversely, some of the most technically adept Hams are notably hard to find when there is work to be done or Public Service events to staff.  Most Hams, I think fall somewhere in between these extremes.  A good friend of mine likes to say that there are 28 different kinds of Ham Radio, and that there’s something there for just about anybody.  My goal here is to make (or upgrade) more Hams so that they can find out what kinds of Radio they’re going to enjoy. And if you follow my suggestions, YOU WILL PASS!!  So here we go:

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Published: 25 February 2021

Last Updated: 25 February 2021

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2020 ARRL Sweepstakes

2020 ARRL Sweepstakes
November 21-23, 2020

 

 

 

 

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Published: 03 May 2021

Last Updated: 03 May 2021

Woodchuck ARC Photos

The Woodchuck ARC is looking for any photos you might have of past Woodchuck activities, events of meetings get togethers or whatever.
We wouild like to put togetner a photo ablum highlighting the Woodchuck ARC history.

Please send any photos to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

 

 

 

 

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Published: 05 March 2020

Last Updated: 05 March 2020

Amateur Radio License Testing

The Woodchucks are now offering Amateur Radio License Testing.

The Woodchucks are offering Ham Radio testing on an appointment only basis. 

Arrangements can be made by contacting Larry - N8OWS at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Additional information on to get started amateur Radio or upgrading your Amateur License are available by reading below.

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Published: 28 November 2019

Last Updated: 18 March 2021

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