The Central Virginia 6 Meter SSB Net was founded on traditional standards of Amateur Radio procedures and ethics. Its purpose is to promote Amateur Radio, on-air fellowship and, in particular, six meter single sideband operation. The net was conceived and initiated on October 19, 2004 by a small group of motivated Amateurs in the Richmond area as a directed net where on each day of the week a different station would act as net control.

It is the intent of the founders to give as many operators as possible the opportunity to develop the skills and confidence required to serve as net control operators. Finally, the circle of like-minded Amateurs that find the six meter band and SSB operation challenging and fulfilling will grow into a fellowship dedicated to the art of VHF communications and the perpetuation of the Amateur Radio hobby.

Please consider joining us at our monthly breakfast meetings

When: 2026: October 17; November 21; (No Breakfast in December -Christmas party)

2027: January 16, February 20, March 20, May 15, June 19, July 17, August 21, October 16, November 20.   At this time no breakfasts are scheduled for April and September due to the tailgate dates.  December we will have a Christmas gathering.  Those details will be published later in the year.

Where: VFW building at Cold Harbor Road and Brooking Way (7168 Flag Ln, Mechanicsville, VA 23111)
Time: 8:00 am

Central VA Six Meter Group Tailgate
Will be held on April 10 and September 11: 8:00 am to Noon. The tailgates are now held on the second Saturday of April and September based on the needs of our hosts.  The fenced rear parking lot of Hatcher Memorial Baptist Church, 2300 Dumbarton Road, Henrico, VA.  Located on Clarke Street, between Hermitage Road and Wilson Avenue, directly behind the church building.  Please click here for a detailed map.  We hope to see you there.  There is no admission or attendance fee.  All attendees should be aware that your presence at the event is at your own risk.  There will be a donation box located at the event with W4YSP.  We are taking donations for the Church to show our appreciation for allowing us to use the property for our event without charge.