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VWOA Activities

The VWOA has many activities. They include on-the-air communication, in-person meetings, presentation of awards, production of publications, and support for historical and charitable causes.

Recognition of others . . .

	VWOA members maintain the monument in New York's Battery Park commemorating those radio and wireless operators who have perished with their ships. Currently the memorial is not on display during construction in Battery Park.
	When the memorial is on display, the VWOA holds an annual memorial service at the monument.

The VWOA maintains an extensive "Lost Sparks Registry" online database of radio operators who lost their lives while serving in World War II. The database is fully searchable by operator, ship, and date. Click on the link at the top of this page "Lost Sparks Registry" to use this unique "Electronic Memorial"

Fellowship . . .

The VWOA holds an annual awards banquet, generally held at Seaman's Church Institute on Water Street in Manhattan.

Education . . .

VWOA members serve as volunteer "Sparks" demonstrating the radio equipment aboard the lightship AMBROSE in New York City's South Street Seaport.

	The VWOA is a frequent consultant to authors, scholars, film makers, and producers on all facets of the history, developments, traditions, future, and trends in communications.
	The VWOA has also produced its own videotapes.

Publications . . .

	The VWOA publishes a newsletter containing a wide range of information about historical as well as current radio communications. These are available online by clicking on the image at left.
	The VWOA also publishes an annual yearbook in conjunction with the annual awards banquet. It is also available by clicking on the image at left.
	The VWOA produces a directory listing all members who are licensed radio amateurs.

The VWOA also supports several historical, educational, and charitable organizations and projects.

If you have comments or suggestions you can send e-mail to us at VWOA