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Assisting members, especially those new to amateur radio, with technical questions and hands-on support.
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About the Mentor Program
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 his or her Mentor is ready and willing to help. Mentors don’t necessarily have all the answers, of course, but they will help where they can!
Areas of Expertise
Our mentors cover a wide range of amateur radio interests and technical skills.
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Technical & Operating
Answering technical or operating questions and introducing you to specialized club members.
Specialized Interests
Support for DX (foreign stations), QRP (low power), rag chewing, and digital modes.
Equipment & Construction
Help with rebuilding vintage radio equipment, building radios, antennas, and electronic equipment.
Emergency Comms
Support for emergency communications and public service event communications.
Antenna Installation Team
The Mentor Group hosts the Club’s Antenna Installation Team. The Team can help Club members install wire antennas in trees and associated communications-system related electrical grounding systems. All we ask is you reimburse the Mentor Group for out-of-pocket expenses for materials.
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Additional Resources
Helpful links to study for the Ham radio exam and engage with the community.
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ARRL.org
Exam practice and official resources.
QRZ.com
Ham test preparation.
Hamexam.org
Study tools for amateur radio.
HamStudy.org
Comprehensive exam study platform.
Ham Community
Connect with other operators.
Discord
Join our real-time community chat.
Get In Touch!
Looking for a mentor or need to engage the antenna team? Contact our Mentor Group Coordinator, Mike, WA8AHZ.