West Valley Amateur Radio Club
Proudly serving since 1961!
WVARC Repeaters & Nodes
DEL WEBB – NY7S 147.3 MHz (+) PL 162.2 Hz FM | ASL Node 63916 | EL Node 598882 / NY7S-R
BOSWELL – W7JHQ 449.8 MHz (-) PL 100.0 Hz Fusion & FM | WIRES-X 81854
Join WVARC Today
The West Valley ARC would love to have you as a member, and it’s really easy to become one!
Nets Calendar
Experience our daily and weekly nets on our repeaters.
Events & QSTs
View our event calendars and all of the latest WVARC QSTs.
Board & Committees
Meet our board of directors and committee chairs.
Welcome
Whether you need to get your first Amateur Radio license, or take some classes on how to build or operate ham radio equipment, or become a Net Control Operator on Amateur Radio, or maybe you just want to get together with some great people—you have come to the right place!
What We’re About
From hands-on learning to on-the-air experience and friendly club gatherings, West Valley ARC is here to help you get involved, grow your skills, and enjoy the hobby.
Stay Connected
You can trust West Valley ARC to keep you connected on and off the air!
Events
Titan Missile Museum Tour
In December 2025, members toured the underground missile silo at the Titan Missile Museum in Sahuarita, then operated HF on site using its 80-foot Cold War-era discone antenna.
World Amateur Radio Day
Every year, WVARC marks World Amateur Radio Day with a foxhunt and picnic. In 2026, members also helped Scouts earn their Radio Merit Badge before everyone wrapped up with some great food.
WVARC Swapfest-Tailgate
February’s cooler weather brings one of WVARC’s biggest events: our annual Swapfest-Tailgate in the Sun City area, with buyers, sellers, builders, and radio enthusiasts ready to deal, discover, and connect.
Field Days
Twice a year, WVARC joins thousands of amateur radio operators for a weekend of on-the-air action—making contacts, engaging the public, and sharpening emergency-readiness skills.
Balloons on the Air
In April 2026, Josh (KE7WIL) took to the skies in a hot-air balloon, operating as club station NY7S on 146.58 MHz simplex and logging 23 contacts along the way.
Club Gatherings
Monthly Club Meetings
Hybrid Meeting Support
Come to a Meeting
The first Monday of the month we socialize at 6 PM, before the meeting begins at 7 PM. The next meeting date, time, and Zoom link are on our Events & QSTs page. You can go there by clicking HERE.
Food and Fellowship
Outdoor Radio Activities
Picnics & Outdoor Activities
At West Valley ARC, a park meetup means plenty of radio and antenna talk, good company, and great food. This special gathering also celebrated our club anniversary.
Join Us for Breakfast & Lunch
Club members get together every Thursday morning for breakfast and every Tuesday for lunch. Visitors are welcome—come enjoy friendly rag-chew and good food.
Thursday Breakfast · 7:00 AM
Lou’s Tivoli Gardens
12555 W. Bell Road
Surprise, AZ 85378
Tuesday Lunch · 11:30 AM
JiMichael’s
13039 N. 103rd Ave., Royal Oak Plaza
Sun City, AZ 85351
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