VVARA

CALENDAR

Next Club Meeting

Saturday, September 26, 2026
11:30am: Optional Lunch
12:45pm: Business Meeting
1:00pm: Presentation

Location:
Calavera Bar and Grill
747 S Main St.
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
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Presentation:
TBD

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Field Day 2026 Photos

The VVARA Field Day was the last weekend in June. The tech crew set up a radio on a picnic table, powered by solar panels and batteries with an antenna strung between trees. The social crew put together a great pot luck lunch. We had about 60 members, family and friends come to the event on Mingus Mountain which is between Cottonwood and Prescott Valley, Arizona. Click here for some pictures.

We Are 50 Years Old!

The VVARA was formed in 1976 with just a few members. By 1986 membership had grown to 72 members. In 2026 we are around 160 members strong. Take a look at the history of the club here.

To join the Verde Valley Amateur Radio Association click here.

June Club Meeting

Special thanks to Fred K7FWP for his update on plans for the ARRL Field Day.

Ambient Weather on Mingus Repeater

We have a new weather station on Mingus Mountain. You can see the weather report and camera here: Mingus Weather. Or click on the picture above.