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Virginia Tech Amateur Radio Association

 Organization

Historical Note

The Virginia Tech Amateur Radio Association began in 1913 but has been officially associated with the college since 1922. As of 2006 there are approximately 10-15 members. The club also has a sister club in Russia. The club's purpose is to encourage an understanding of and an interest in amateur radio, to provide a station for the uses of club members, and to provide emergency and public service communications. The Virginia Tech Amateur Radio Association club meetings and activities are open to anyone who would like to attend.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Records of the Virginia Tech Amateur Radio Association

 Record Group
Identifier: RG-31-14-09
Abstract The collection documents the history of the Virginia Tech Amateur Radio Association since its founding in 1913 to encourage an understanding of and an interest in amateur radio, to provide a station for the uses of club members, and to provide emergency and public service communications. The collection consists of certificates, logs, membership lists, correspondence, publications, violations, registration forms, yearly recollections, and copies of radio licenses. There are also photographs...
Dates: 1913 - 2000