Sun City Arizona
Welcome To WestValleyARC in Sun City Az.
Licensed hams from all over the Grand Canyon State,
check in to our call-in nets on 147.300MHz (+) PL 162.2Hz
September is preparedness month
Sample Personal Survival and Comfort Needs Checklist
(Modify according to your own situation)
-Suitable size backpack or duffel bag for clothing and personal gear
-Plastic storage tub for food, cooking gear
-Hygiene kit—soap, comb, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, small towel and washcloth
-Toilet paper in zipper-lock freezer bag
-Lip balm, facial tissues, sunscreen, insect repellent, hand lotion, fingernail clippers
-Prescription medications (1 week supply)
-List of medications and eyeglass/contact lens
-Prescriptions
-Spare eyeglasses or contact lenses and supplies
-Hearing aid batteries and supplies
-Small first aid kit
-Non-prescription medications, including painkiller, antacids, anti-diarrheal, etc.
-Extra basic clothing—light-colored long-sleeved shirts, socks, underwear, cargo shorts, sturdy shoes for desert walking, light jacket or windbreaker in the winter.
-Gloves, for protection or warmth
-Outer clothing for weather conditions (rain gear, hat, neck bandanna, sunglasses, dust mask) For helping with Emcomm: hard hat, reflective vest, signal whistle, glow sticks
-Sleeping gear, Sleeping bag, foam or air mattress, ear plugs, eye mask, pocket flashlight with batteries, travel alarm clock, folding pocketknife
-Emergency Contact LIST for your doctor, your family, your pharmacy, friends, neighbors. (Cell service may be down in your area of travel.)(Spare car and house keys)
-Food—Freeze-dried or MREs, coffee, tea, drink mixes, high energy or high protein snacks, small plate or bowl, knife, fork and spoon, insulated mug, camp stove, small cook pot, fuel and matches/lighter, battery lantern
-Water, in heavy plastic jugs, water purification filter or tablets
-Other handy gear to have: Handy-Talkie or Mobile radio, magnetic compass, maps, duct tape, parachute cord
Pack individual items or kits in "dry bags" or in zipper-lock freezer bags to keep dry, clean, & neat.
This checklist and more info can be found HERE. (The EmComm Guide dated 1September2016)
Sk-Dave vaillancourt, ki7gfh
Will dearly miss you Dave
It breaks my heart to report that club member Dave Vaillancourt, KI7GFH, is a Silent Key. Dave was 75 years old and he and his wife (and club member) Lynn had recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
Dave was an active member in the club. He was a key member of the planning committee for the WVARC 60th party, he assisted with the club auction, he was on the nominating committee last year. Dave was always ready to volunteer when the club needed help. We will miss him.
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*I just spoke with Dave on August 28th, who seemed to be in good spirits. Dave and I received our Tech License and radios on the same day. He was a very quiet and reserved person, and nothing seemed to ruffle his feathers. Good-bye friend, I know that you are in a better place. ~April Kramer, KI7GFJ
Shutterbug needed-oct 16
Do You Like to Take Pictures?
Do You Like to Take Pictures?
Do You Like to Take Pictures?
Due to extenuating circumstances, we now need one more person taking pictures during our 60th Anniversary Celebration. There will still be plenty of time to visit, eat some beef brisket and even top it off with a piece of cake for dessert!
Board member Joe,KJ7PUL, is the person to contact, and you can either call or email him, or even see him during the General meeting on
October 4th.
Joe would sure appreciate your help, as we have 1-2 others taking pictures during the event, but one more person makes it nice for everyone to enjoy the festivities.
Do You Like to Take Pictures?
Do You Like to Take Pictures?
Good at crosswords?-Win a prize!!
Test Your Knowledge Of Yesteryear By Oct 12th
You do not need to answer every clue to enter. Partially completed puzzles still eligible for cash prizes!
We would like to thank Greg K7YDL for sponsoring this challenging 1961 ham radio crossword puzzle contest to promote the club's 60th anniversary. Greg will also be the judge of the contest.
This is an ‘open book’ exercise, which is open to club members, and non club members who spend at least part of the year in AZ. Copies of the puzzle will be available at the October 4th meeting. Submit your best effort before Oct. 12. There are three categories for PRIZES, based on which 20 year period of the last 60 that you became a ham.
An emailed copy or a paper copy of the puzzle, or even just a listing of your puzzle answers to the numbered clues is also acceptable. Winners will be announced at the 60th Anniversary Celebration on Oct 16th, but you need not be present to win!
Click HERE to download and print the crossword puzzle and the clues.
GOOD LUCK!!
60th anniversary shirts and mugs
Click the red button below to view the new ORDER FORM and the INSTRUCTIONS.
Sign up for beef brisket & chicken
Sign up Extended To October 6th
The WVARC 60th Anniversary Celebration is next month! You won't want to be left out of the festivities. The celebration will be held October 16th starting at Noon.
The celebration LOCATION: Shepherd Of The Desert Lutheran Church, 11025 N 111th Ave, Sun City, AZ 85351. The club will provide a main course of beef brisket and chicken along with soda, water and coffee. Attendees are requested to bring a dish to pass. Attendance will be limited to club member and two guests.
There will be live entertainment featuring club member Bill Ciccone. We will also have guest speakers, the club Special Event station setup, and other surprises.
You need to sign up with Julia to participate! Please call Julia K. at 623-628-0154 to let her know, no later than October 6th!
Note: If Julia does not answer, leave her a message letting her know:
- your name/call sign,
- how many guests you'll be bringing,
- if you prefer beef brisket or chicken,
- and what side you plan to bring.
And don't forget to order your mug and shirt! They look really cool and you'll be able to see them at our next club meeting Monday October 4th. Mugs are $7 each and shirts are $15-$20 depending on the size. Scroll up a little and look at the picture of the shirt and mug for the order form.
This is a generic photo, but doesn't it look tasty?
Digital Amateur Radio
Yaesu System Fusion
We have a new WIRES-X room on Boswell. The number is 81854. Click here for the Guidelines.
Check out our Digital page here.
Yaesu Digital Net:
Tuesday Evening at 7:00 PM on 449.800 MHz.
Zoom & How to Get Started
Zoom is Virtual Meetings
- A Zoom information page can be found by clicking on this ZOOM link.
- When you enter a meeting, type your name and call sign into the CHAT window.
If you are clicking a ZOOM link from your phone, press (*6) to MUTE/UNMUTE yourself during meetings.
Click on this ZOOM ETIQUETTE link for more information about attending one of our Zoom meetings.
Breakfast & Lunch in-person again
Come On Down!!
Club members are getting together for breakfast and lunch again! These guys are having lunch at Bobbie's Cafe', which is held Tuesdays at Noon, in the Greenway Shopping Center:
Bobbies Cafe'
15472 N. 99th Ave. #5, Sun City, AZ 85351
Rise and Shine for breakfast on Thursday mornings at 7AM:
Lou's Tivoli Gardens
12555 W. Bell Road
Sun City West, AZ 85375
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