Find upcoming WVARC meetings, presentations, Field Day activities, special events, and an archive of past club programs.
Sep 26: Baldy Mountain POTA Activation
Join the WVARC POTA group at Baldy Mountain BLM Special Recreation Management Area (POTA US-13339) on Saturday, September 26, from 3:00–5:00 PM. RSVP through HamClubOnline is required to attend and helps the club plan food. Technician-class operators may participate on HF using the NY7S club callsign.
Sept. 26: WVARC Monthly Business Meeting
Join us Saturday, September 26 at approximately 10:00 AM Arizona time, immediately following the Morning Net, for the WVARC Monthly Business Meeting on the NY7S Del Webb repeater. We’ll recap the previous Board meeting, discuss club business and upcoming events, and hear from club members.
Oct 3: WVARC 65th Anniversary Celebration
Celebrate 65 years of amateur radio, community, and fellowship with WVARC on Saturday, October 3, from 10:00 AM–1:00 PM at Beardsley Park, Ramada #7, in Sun City West.
Oct 5: WVARC Monthly Member Meeting
The October WVARC Monthly Member Meeting is Monday, October 5. The in-person social hour begins at 6:00 PM, the Zoom social hour at 6:30 PM, and the meeting at 7:00 PM. Attend at Shepherd of the Desert Lutheran Church in Walton Hall or join online via Zoom.
Oct 17: JOTA 2026 — Volunteers Needed
Help WVARC introduce 30–40 Scouts to amateur radio during Jamboree-on-the-Air on Saturday, October 17, from 9:00 AM–2:00 PM at Heard Scout Pueblo. Volunteers are needed to operate radios, answer contacts from home, provide demonstrations, serve food, and assist with setup and cleanup.
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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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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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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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NY7S Del Webb repeater
Meeting Type: Club
Scheduled
Scheduled
WVARC Monthly Business Meeting
- Day
- Saturday
- Time
- 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM MST
- Club
- WVARC
- Event Type
- Club Meeting
- Meeting Type
- Club
- Location
- NY7S Del Webb repeater
- Status
- Scheduled
- Details
- Join WVARC on the NY7S Del Webb repeater for our monthly on-air Business Meeting, held after the Saturday Morning Net. We’ll recap the previous Board meeting, discuss club...
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NY7S Del Webb repeater
Scheduled
Scheduled
WVARC Monthly Business Meeting
- Day
- Saturday
- Time
- 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM MST
- Club
- WVARC
- Event Type
- Club Meeting
- Location
- NY7S Del Webb repeater
- Status
- Scheduled
- Details
- Join WVARC on the NY7S Del Webb repeater for our monthly on-air Business Meeting, held after the Saturday Morning Net. We’ll recap the previous Board meeting, discuss club...