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Oct 24: Church Camp POTA Activation — RSVP Required
Join WVARC at Church Camp Road Recreation Area (US-13337) on Saturday, October 24, 2026, approximately 3:00–6:00 PM Arizona time. RSVP through HamClubOnline is required before attending. Technician operators are welcome, and the club will provide hot dogs, chips and drinks.
RSVP on HamClubOnline. See the event details for directions, talk-in information and group operating guidelines.
Join WVARC’s on-air Business Meeting Saturday, October 31, 2026, around 10:00 AM Arizona time, immediately after the Saturday Morning Net. Tune to the NY7S Del Webb repeater for club business, upcoming events and member discussion.
Repeater: 147.300 MHz, +600 kHz offset, PL 162.2 Hz.
WVARC’s next monthly meeting is Monday, November 2, 2026, from 7:00–9:00 PM Arizona time in Walton Hall at Shepherd of the Desert Lutheran Church, 11025 N. 111th Avenue, Sun City. A public Zoom option is also available.
Join the in-person social hour from 6:00 PM or the Zoom social hour from 6:30 PM. Guests are welcome and do not need an amateur radio license.
Weekly Tuesday lunch gathering at JiMichael's Diner in Sun City. This is an informal WVARC get-together for food, conversation, and club fellowship. No registration is required.
Weekly Thursday breakfast gathering at Lou's Tivoli Gardens in Sun City West. This is an informal WVARC get-together for breakfast, conversation, and club fellowship. No registration is required.
West Valley Ham ShackVenue Type: IndoorLocation: West Valley Ham ShackScheduled
Scheduled
Open-Invite
Day
Saturday
Time
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM MST
Club
WVHS
Event Type
WVHS Open-Invite
Venue Type
Indoor
Location
West Valley Ham Shack
address
Youngtown, AZ
Location
West Valley Ham Shack
Address
Youngtown, AZ
Status
Scheduled
Details
Join us during the West Valley Ham Shack’s regular winter hours. Visit the Radio Room for a demonstration and hands-on instruction in HF operation using the ICOM IC-7300....
Weekly Tuesday lunch gathering at JiMichael's Diner in Sun City. This is an informal WVARC get-together for food, conversation, and club fellowship. No registration is required.
Weekly Thursday breakfast gathering at Lou's Tivoli Gardens in Sun City West. This is an informal WVARC get-together for breakfast, conversation, and club fellowship. No registration is required.
West Valley Ham ShackVenue Type: IndoorLocation: West Valley Ham ShackScheduled
Scheduled
Open-Invite
Day
Saturday
Time
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM MST
Club
WVHS
Event Type
WVHS Open-Invite
Venue Type
Indoor
Location
West Valley Ham Shack
address
Youngtown, AZ
Location
West Valley Ham Shack
Address
Youngtown, AZ
Status
Scheduled
Details
Join us during the West Valley Ham Shack’s regular winter hours. Visit the Radio Room for a demonstration and hands-on instruction in HF operation using the ICOM IC-7300....
Weekly Tuesday lunch gathering at JiMichael's Diner in Sun City. This is an informal WVARC get-together for food, conversation, and club fellowship. No registration is required.
Weekly Thursday breakfast gathering at Lou's Tivoli Gardens in Sun City West. This is an informal WVARC get-together for breakfast, conversation, and club fellowship. No registration is required.
West Valley Ham ShackVenue Type: IndoorLocation: West Valley Ham ShackScheduled
Scheduled
Open-Invite
Day
Saturday
Time
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM MST
Club
WVHS
Event Type
WVHS Open-Invite
Venue Type
Indoor
Location
West Valley Ham Shack
address
Youngtown, AZ
Location
West Valley Ham Shack
Address
Youngtown, AZ
Status
Scheduled
Details
Join us during the West Valley Ham Shack’s regular winter hours. Visit the Radio Room for a demonstration and hands-on instruction in HF operation using the ICOM IC-7300....
Weekly Tuesday lunch gathering at JiMichael's Diner in Sun City. This is an informal WVARC get-together for food, conversation, and club fellowship. No registration is required.
Weekly Thursday breakfast gathering at Lou's Tivoli Gardens in Sun City West. This is an informal WVARC get-together for breakfast, conversation, and club fellowship. No registration is required.
West Valley Ham ShackVenue Type: IndoorLocation: West Valley Ham ShackScheduled
Scheduled
Open-Invite
Day
Saturday
Time
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM MST
Club
WVHS
Event Type
WVHS Open-Invite
Venue Type
Indoor
Location
West Valley Ham Shack
address
Youngtown, AZ
Location
West Valley Ham Shack
Address
Youngtown, AZ
Status
Scheduled
Details
Join us during the West Valley Ham Shack’s regular winter hours. Visit the Radio Room for a demonstration and hands-on instruction in HF operation using the ICOM IC-7300....
Weekly Tuesday lunch gathering at JiMichael's Diner in Sun City. This is an informal WVARC get-together for food, conversation, and club fellowship. No registration is required.
Weekly Thursday breakfast gathering at Lou's Tivoli Gardens in Sun City West. This is an informal WVARC get-together for breakfast, conversation, and club fellowship. No registration is required.
