Get on the Air with WVARC
WVARC nets are where the club meets on the air. Join a call-in net, roundtable, specialty net, or digital conversation; listen along; meet other operators; and build practical operating experience.
This section is your starting point for the current net schedule, repeater and remote-access information, Net Control resources, NCO profiles, and repeater operations. Net times and event details are maintained in the Net Calendar and shown in Arizona Time.
Ways to Join the Conversation
Most scheduled activity is carried through the Del Webb and Boswell repeaters, with remote access available for operators who are outside local RF coverage.
NY7S — Del Webb
147.300 MHz (+)
PL 162.2 Hz
FM
The primary home for WVARC voice nets, roundtables, specialty programs, and other scheduled activity.
W7JHQ — Boswell
449.800 MHz (-)
PL 100.0 Hz
Fusion & FM
WIRES-X 81854
Home to WVARC System Fusion digital roundtables and other Boswell repeater activity.
Remote Access
AllStar: 63916
EchoLink: NY7S-R
EchoLink Node: 598882
Connect remotely when local repeater coverage is not practical or when you are away from the West Valley.
New to Nets?
A net is simply an organized on-air gathering. Some are formal call-in nets, while others are relaxed roundtables or topic-driven conversations. The Net Control Operator, or NCO, helps organize check-ins and keeps the conversation moving.
1. Find a Net
Use the Net Calendar to see what is on the air, where it is being carried, who is hosting, and the current schedule.
2. Listen In
Listening for a few minutes is a great way to learn the rhythm of a particular net. You can monitor by radio or use the live Broadcastify feed when available.
3. Check In
When the NCO asks for check-ins, give your call sign and follow the format being used. New operators and visitors are welcome to participate.
4. Get Involved
Once you are comfortable, try leading a roundtable or volunteering as Net Control. Several WVARC nets are specifically open to operators who want to give it a try.
Explore the Nets Section
Schedules change. Operators rotate. Equipment gets upgraded. These pages keep the operating side of WVARC organized without trying to cram everything into one screen.
Net Calendar
See the complete weekly schedule, filter by net type, repeater, club, or Net Control Operator, and open individual events for details.
NCO Profiles
Meet many of the operators behind the microphones and put names and call signs to the voices you hear on WVARC nets.
Net Preamble
Net-control scripts and operating material belong here so NCOs can quickly find the current preamble and supporting information.
Repeater Ops & Issues
Report operational problems or find information related to issues affecting WVARC repeater service.
Node Status
Check current connected-node information and the live status dashboard used for WVARC networked radio systems.
WVARC Digital
Explore the club’s digital-radio resources and information beyond the basic net schedule.
Keep the Repeaters Busy
You do not need to wait for a formal net to use the repeater. Listen first, identify properly, leave room for other stations, and start a conversation. Amateur radio works better when somebody actually keys the microphone.