Find upcoming WVARC meetings, presentations, Field Day activities, special events, and an archive of past club programs.
Final Call for WVARC T-Shirt Orders
This is the final reminder for WVARC T-shirt orders. If you would like a club shirt, please submit your completed order and payment to Josh before September 7 so the club can finalize the group order.
Sep 7: WVARC Monthly Member Meeting
Monthly Member Meeting — Monday, September 7 at 7:00 PM Arizona time at Shepherd of the Desert Lutheran Church — Walton Hall / Zoom.
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Venue Type: Indoor
Location: West Valley Ham Shack
Scheduled
Scheduled
Open-Invite
- Day
- Saturday
- Time
- 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM MST
- Club
- WVHS
- Event Type
- WVHS Open-Invite
- Venue Type
- Indoor
- Location
- West Valley Ham Shack
- address
- Youngtown, AZ
- Status
- Scheduled
- Details
- Join us in the Radio Room for a demonstration and hands-on instruction in HF operation using the ICOM 7300. The session is geared toward Technicians upgrading to General...
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West Valley Ham Shack
Venue Type: Indoor
Location: West Valley Ham Shack
Scheduled
Scheduled
APRS – Automatic Packet Reporting System
- Day
- Monday
- Time
- 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM MST
- Club
- WVHS
- Event Type
- WVHS Class
- Venue Type
- Indoor
- Location
- West Valley Ham Shack
- Location
- West Valley Ham Shack
- Status
- Scheduled
- Details
- Learn what APRS (Automatic Packet Reporting System) is and why you may want to use it. The class will look at VHF handheld radios that support APRS and...
- Contact
- wv7hs-class@outlook.com
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Sun City, Arizona — See Registration Details
Venue Type: Indoor
Location: Sun City, Arizona — See Registration Details
Scheduled
Scheduled
WVARC Amateur Radio License Testing — September 2026
- Day
- Monday
- Time
- 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM MST
- Club
- WVARC
- Venue Type
- Indoor
- Location
- Sun City, Arizona — See Registration Details
- Location
- Sun City, Arizona — See Registration Details
- Status
- Scheduled
- Details
- West Valley Amateur Radio Club volunteer examiner session for amateur radio license testing. Session fee: $15 Registration status: Open Location: Sun City, Arizona Use the HamStudy session page...
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Shepherd of the Desert Lutheran Church — Walton Hall
Scheduled
Scheduled
WVARC Monthly Member Meeting
- Day
- Monday
- Time
- 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM MST
- Club
- WVARC
- Event Type
- Club Meeting
- Location
- Shepherd of the Desert Lutheran Church — Walton Hall
- Address
- 11025 N. 111th Avenue, Sun City, AZ 85351
- Status
- Scheduled
- Details
- West Valley Amateur Radio Club monthly regular meeting. The public is welcome, and guests do not need to be licensed amateur radio operators. 6:00 PM — In-person social...
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Venue Type: Indoor
Location: West Valley Ham Shack
Scheduled
Scheduled
Open-Invite
- Day
- Saturday
- Time
- 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM MST
- Club
- WVHS
- Event Type
- WVHS Open-Invite
- Venue Type
- Indoor
- Location
- West Valley Ham Shack
- address
- Youngtown, AZ
- Status
- Scheduled
- Details
- Join us in the Radio Room for a demonstration and hands-on instruction in HF operation using the ICOM 7300. The session is geared toward Technicians upgrading to General...
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Zoom — Members Only
Scheduled
Scheduled
WVARC Board Meeting
- Day
- Wednesday
- Time
- 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM MST
- Club
- WVARC
- Event Type
- Club Meeting
- Location
- Zoom — Members Only
- Status
- Scheduled
- Details
- Monthly meeting of the West Valley Amateur Radio Club Board. This meeting is for club members only. 5:45 PM — Zoom room opens 6:00 PM — Board meeting...
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Venue Type: Indoor
Location: West Valley Ham Shack
Scheduled
Scheduled
Open-Invite
- Day
- Saturday
- Time
- 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM MST
- Club
- WVHS
- Event Type
- WVHS Open-Invite
- Venue Type
- Indoor
- Location
- West Valley Ham Shack
- address
- Youngtown, AZ
- Status
- Scheduled
- Details
- Join us in the Radio Room for a demonstration and hands-on instruction in HF operation using the ICOM 7300. The session is geared toward Technicians upgrading to General...
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West Valley Ham Shack
Venue Type: Indoor
Location: West Valley Ham Shack
Scheduled
Scheduled
WVHS Amateur Radio License Testing
- Day
- Saturday
- Time
- 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM MST
- Club
- WVHS
- Event Type
- WVHS Testing
- Venue Type
- Indoor
- Location
- West Valley Ham Shack
- Location
- West Valley Ham Shack
- Status
- Scheduled
- Details
- It is easy to get started in amateur radio. A straightforward multiple-choice exam tests a basic understanding of radio fundamentals and FCC rules. Preregister on HamStudy.org or with...
- Contact
- Krissy KI7GJJ | WV7HS-VE@outlook.com
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Venue Type: Indoor
Location: West Valley Ham Shack
Scheduled
Scheduled
Open-Invite
- Day
- Saturday
- Time
- 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM MST
- Club
- WVHS
- Event Type
- WVHS Open-Invite
- Venue Type
- Indoor
- Location
- West Valley Ham Shack
- address
- Youngtown, AZ
- Status
- Scheduled
- Details
- Join us in the Radio Room for a demonstration and hands-on instruction in HF operation using the ICOM 7300. The session is geared toward Technicians upgrading to General...
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Baldy Mountain BLM Special Recreation Management Area
Venue Type: Outdoor
Location: Baldy Mountain BLM Special Recreation Management Area
Scheduled
Scheduled
POTA Activation — Baldy Mountain
- Day
- Saturday
- Time
- 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM MST
- Club
- WVARC
- Venue Type
- Outdoor
- Location
- Baldy Mountain BLM Special Recreation Management Area
- address
- 33.87617, -112.332875
- Location
- Baldy Mountain BLM Special Recreation Management Area
- Address
- 33.87617, -112.332875
- Status
- Scheduled
- Details
- PLANNING EVENT — Details are subject to change. Join WVARC for a Parks on the Air (POTA) activation at Baldy Mountain BLM Special Recreation Management Area (POTA US-13339)....