Makers – Mobile Builds

By NT1S | April 25, 2026 |

KM4KMU Jeep VHF/UHF Rover Perhaps VWS’s biggest attraction at Field Day is John Young’s (KM4KMU) amazing VHF/UHF rover.  John has been using his rotatable jeep-top array to set scoring records as a stationary FM mountaintop station in the VHF contests. You can read all about John’s Jeep-altering builds by scrolling down though lots of photos, videos and…

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April Club Events

By NT1S | April 15, 2026 |

World Amateur Radio Day is Apr 18th and you’ll hear a lot of stations calling CQ WARD, not only on the 18th, but all month long.  Join the fun and celebrate by wishing a fellow Ham Happy WARD on the air.  The theme this year is:   “Advancing the Spirit of Amateur Radio Through Innovation”, reflecting its centenary…

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License Upgrades and Testing

By NT1S | January 25, 2026 |

Looking to upgrade your license or get your ticket? VWS offers license testing sessions for current members. Exams are provided just prior to the monthly club meeting or via Zoom if arraigned in advance.   Upgrading to Technician, General, or Extra? In-person or Zoom exams available Email exams@viennawireless.net Want to help deliver exams? Hold a…

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Purchasing & Reimbursements

By NT1S | January 14, 2026 |

New Expenses Purchases on behalf of VWS must be made with a club credit card, ACH origination, or check payment. This is required for the club to use our Virginia retail sales tax exemption status. Recurring purchases or subscriptions must be set up with a club credit card (preferred) or direct debit from our account. Software purchases should…

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VWS New Member Form

By NT1S | December 6, 2025 |

How to Join VWS Joining (and maintaining membership in) the Vienna Wireless Society costs: $35.00 per year for cash or check, $36.00 by PayPal (to cover PayPal fees).  $5.00 per year for full time students under 27 years old If you are joining for the first time, submit your membership application online below or mail…

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VWS Brand and Graphics Library

By NT1S | December 1, 2025 |

The following brand should be used for representing VWS. Colors VWS has three primary colors Yellow used in the flat line and non-shaded portions of the waveform Hex #fed915 HSL (50, 99, 44) Dark Yellow used in the shaded portions of the waveform Hex #b1a907 HSL (57, 92, 36) Green used as the background color for the…

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MENTOR Program

By NT1S | November 25, 2025 |

The Vienna Wireless Society (VWS) has a Mentor program designed to assist members, especially members new to amateur radio, who would like a little help with questions that relate to amateur radio. This program pairs the Club member with a more experienced member of VWS (Mentor). Mentors volunteer their services, so a member knows that…

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