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Welcome to the Steubenville-Weirton Amateur Radio Club! The Steubenville-Weirton Amateur Radio Club (SWARC) serves Jefferson County in Ohio and Brooke and Hancock Counties in West Virginia. However, we welcome members from all counties and states.

SWARC is an ARRL affiliated club (ARRL being the American Radio Relay League, headquartered in Newington, CT).

Club Annoucements

  • 2026 W1AW/8 Activation ARRL Ohio Section

    W1AW/8 Activation ARRL Ohio Section May & August 2026

    tiny.cc/w1aw8-info

    Ohio operators will have two opportunities to activate W1AW/8 as part of the year-long ARRL USA-250  operations. 

    • 05/6/2026- Starts 00:01 UTC Wed, May 6th to 23:59 Tues, May 12th  (EST- 7 PM Tues, May 5th to 7 PM Tues, May 12th)
    • 08/12/2026- Starts  00:01 UTC Wed, Aug 12th to 23:59 Tues, Aug 18th         (EDT- 8 PM Tues, Aug 11th to 8 PM Tues Aug 18th)

    For additional information on ARRL America250 WAS, visit- www.arrl.org/america250-was. 

    The W1AW/8 activation will take place on 2200 Meters LF through all of HF (excluding 60 Meters) and VHF/UHF using CW, Phone and Digital (FT8/FT4, RTTY, etc.) modes. 

    If you would like to operate using the special callsign, you must meet a few guidelines and agree to follow a few rules:

    • Currently valid FCC Amateur Radio license 
    • Operate from within the state of Ohio
    • Agree to:
      • Follow all US  Amateur Radio rules and licensing class restrictions (operate only on frequencies and modes allowed by YOUR LICENSE)
      • Follow the Radio Amateur’s Code and the Considerate Operator’s Guide and other accepted Amateur Radio Etiquette. Remember, you are representing the ARRL and the Ohio Section
      • Accurately log all contacts using computer logging software
      • Export an ADIF file of all contacts and submit it via email to Anthony Luscre, K8ZT (k8zt73@gmail.com)

    Note- you do not need to be an ARRL official/volunteer to activate W1AW/8.

    If you meet the above requirements, you can apply for time slots by submitting an online form- tiny.cc/w1aw8-app.  If accepted, you will receive a confirmation email. Later, you will receive complete operating information and access to an online schedule of time slots. A pre-event training session will be held via Zoom, and if needed, assistance will be provided on setting up computer logging software.

    If you are interested in making contacts with W1AW/8 Ohio during the week, an online schedule will be available before and during the event. “2026 May- W1AW/8 Ohio- Web Schedule” –  at tiny.cc/w1aw8 is a publicly available, view-only listing of scheduled operations. Please feel free to share this link with anyone interested.

    I will hold an online prep session for all operators during April (you will receive an email invitation). The session will also be recorded for those who cannot attend live. We will go over:

    • Scheduling process
    • Operating procedures
    • Logging software and procedures
    • Export of ADIF files
    • Announcing/spotting your operations during the week
    • Q&A
  • SWARC Announces New Board for 2026

    The Steubenville-Weirton Amateur Radio Club has announced the results of their 2026 Board Member election. The new officers for 2026 are as follows:

    President – Mike Zilavy (WA3C)
    Vice President – Dale Trout (N8KRO)
    Secretary – Polly Givens (W8PIK)
    Treasurer – Anthony DeFallo (NA2T)
    Executive Committee Member at Large – Gary Rawson (KE8VMG)

  • November POTA Event

    SWARC is having a POTA Pass the Mic Event this Saturday, November 15,at the Horsemen’s area of Jefferson Lake State Park (Click for directions). Set up will begin at 8:30 AM. As in the past participates are responsible for their food, snacks, and drink so bring what you may need and anything you may want to share.

  • October SWARC POTA

    SWARC is having a POTA Pass the Mic Event this Saturday, October 18,at the Horsemen’s area of Jefferson Lake State Park (Click for directions). Set up will begin at 8:30 AM. As in the past participates are responsible for their food, snacks, and drink so bring what you may need and anything you may want to share.

  • Dinner Meetings

    Until Further Notice, Dinner Meetings Will Be Held at Murray’s Restaurant in Wintersville @ 6:00 PM

    SWARC Dinner Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month starting at 6:00 PM! The location MAY vary from month to month, with the current location being at Murray’s Restaurant in Wintersville into the near future. Any changes to the Dinner Meeting venue will be made and announced at a Business Meeting prior to that month’s Dinner Meeting. For now, We will meet at Murray’s!

Club News

  • 2026 W1AW/8 Activation ARRL Ohio Section
    W1AW/8 Activation ARRL Ohio Section May & August 2026 tiny.cc/w1aw8-info Ohio operators will have two opportunities to activate W1AW/8 as part of the year-long ARRL USA-250  operations.  For additional information on ARRL America250 WAS, visit- www.arrl.org/america250-was.  The W1AW/8 activation will take place on 2200 Meters LF through all of HF (excluding 60 Meters) and VHF/UHF
  • January 2026 Meeting Minutes
  • December 2025 Meeting Minutes
    See the attached PDF for the December 2025 Meeting Minutes from our December 2025 Meeting
  • SWARC Announces New Board for 2026
    The Steubenville-Weirton Amateur Radio Club has announced the results of their 2026 Board Member election. The new officers for 2026 are as follows: President – Mike Zilavy (WA3C)Vice President – Dale Trout (N8KRO)Secretary – Polly Givens (W8PIK)Treasurer – Anthony DeFallo (NA2T)Executive Committee Member at Large – Gary Rawson (KE8VMG)
  • November 2025 Meeting Minutes
    See the attached PDF for the November 2025 Meeting Minutes from our November 2025 Meeting