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Welcome to West Valley ARC in Sun City, AZ

Welcome to West Valley ARC in Sun City, AZWelcome to West Valley ARC in Sun City, AZWelcome to West Valley ARC in Sun City, AZ


Proudly serving the West Valley since 1961!

WVARC Repeaters & Nodes

147.3 MHz (+) PL 162.2 Hz (FM)

449.8 MHz (-) PL 100.0 (FM) & Fusion/Wires-X (C4FM)

Echolink Node: 598882 or  NY7S-R

AllStar Node: 63916

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The West Valley ARC would love to have you as a member, and it's really easy to become one!

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Welcome to the West Valley ARC!

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!


The button below will guide you to a page full of useful information and where to find it on this WVARC website. 


If you're looking for EmComm (Emergency Communications), we are growing and evolving swiftly. Our mission is to provide this necessary service in times of need, and WVARC will be ready for the call!


Amateur Radio or "ham" radio is a way to talk across town, around the state, across the globe or even into space!  It is a great wholesome family adventure!


If you have family living in a part of the country with destructive weather, you may be able to communicate with them when there is no phone or internet service available, bringing you greater peace of mind.


You can trust westvalleyarc to help keep you connected!

Club Info at a Glance

Events

WVARC Swapfest-Tailgate

February brings cooler weather, and lots of sellers and buyers to our annual Swapfest-Tailgate in the Sun City area. Take a look at this year's event by clicking the button below, and mark your calendar for next year's Swapfest-Tailgate on Feb. 7th, 2026!

Summer Field Day

Each June, the WVARC participates in the ARRL Summer Field Day event for 24 hours, making contacts, educating the public, and practicing our emergency skills.

Winter Field Day

Annually in January, the WVARC participates in Winter Field Day, giving us a chance to enjoy operating remotely in cooler weather for a weekend of amateur radio and contesting.

Annual Foxhunt

Once a year the WVARC demonstrates their DF skills at our annual foxhunt. The club gets a chance to find one of two hidden foxes, enjoy a meal together, and demonstrate our craft.

Social Gatherings

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 Calendar & QSTs Page. You can go there by clicking HERE.

Club Picnics

West Valley ARC members like to meet at the park and talk about their radios and antennas.  Our spring picnic was a blast, and we just got together again on October 19th, celebrating 63 years as an Amateur Radio club!

join us for Breakfast & Lunch

Come on Down!!

Club members get together every Thursday morning for breakfast and every Tuesday for Lunch.  Please feel free join us for a little friendly rag-chew and good eats!


Rise and Shine for breakfast on Thursday mornings at 7AM:

Lou's Tivoli Gardens

12555 W. Bell Road

Surprise, AZ  85378


Sleep in and join us for lunch on Tuesdays at 11:30AM:

JiMichael's

13039 N 103rd Ave

Sun City, AZ 85351 

Royal Oak Plaza

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