Victor Valley Amateur Radio Club

Members of ARRL
since 1957

Last Updated: 11 May 2010

Victor Valley
Amateur Radio Club

Established in 1956, the Victor Valley ARC now celebrates fifty years of service in the high, Mojave Desert. Our membership is a diverse group of individuals who gather to educate, communicate, and participate. If you have any interest in amateur radio, come celebrate with the most friendly, iconic, historic club in the High Desert - the VVARC. We want to see you there!

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Announcements

VVARC back on the Web!
We apologize for the temporary "offline" status of the VVARC Web site, but we're back now, bigger and better than ever! You can now find us in three separate domains: VVARC.COM, VVARC.NET, and VVARC.ORG. Many thanks to Desert Wireless for their donation of server space for our site, and for helping us to obtain the new VVARC.COM and VVARC.NET domains. We will be working over the next couple of months to expand the information we provide, and to share more photos from our great club events. Stay tuned, and check back often!

May Program Notes
Topic: Communication in Search and Rescue Operations
Two representatives from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department will provide a lively presentation on the use of communication during search and rescue (SAR) operations. The presentation will cover all aspects of communication - not just amateur radio. Examples of past SAR operations will be presented, and will include one victim's personal video accounts. Please be advised: video clips contain language that may be offensive to some.

Events

April 26, 2010 - Registration Deadline for May Technician Training Class
Get an informational flyer here.

May 4, 2010 - VVARC Board Meeting, 1830
Nikki's Cafe, Apple Valley and Bear Valley Roads, Apple Valley

May 8, 2010 - Technician Training Class #1, 0800-1400
Get an informational flyer here.
Fire Station 311
San Bernardino County Fairgrounds, Victorville (off 7th Street)

May 11, 2010 - VVARC Regular Meeting, 1900
Program: Amateur Radio in Search and Rescue
Presented by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department
The Lewis Center Auditorium
17500 Mana Road, Apple Valley

May 15, 2010 - Technician Training Class #2, 0800-1400
Get an informational flyer here.
Fire Station 311
San Bernardino County Fairgrounds, Victorville (off 7th Street)

May 22, 2010 - Technician Training Class #3, 0800-1230
Get an informational flyer here.
Fire Station 311
San Bernardino County Fairgrounds, Victorville (off 7th Street)

May 22, 2010 - FCC License Exam (All Classes), 1230-1400
Get an informational flyer here.
Fire Station 311
San Bernardino County Fairgrounds, Victorville (off 7th Street)

June 1, 2010 - VVARC Board Meeting, 1830
Nikki's Cafe, Apple Valley and Bear Valley Roads, Apple Valley

June 8, 2010 - Annual Club BBQ, 1700-2000
At the home of the Kendalls (KD7ZDG, KD7WNJ, and KJ6GAA)
14525 Mandan Road (SW of Seneca & Apple Valley Roads), Apple Valley
Please bring chips, dessert, or a side dish to share. Meat, buns, and drinks will be provided by the club.

June 26-27, 2010 - VVARC/ARRL Field Day, 1100 (Sat)-1359 (Sun)
Tentative Location: San Bernardino County Fairgrounds, Victorville (off 7th Street)

September 11-19, 2010 - Route 66 on the Air
More information will be available soon.

October 16-77, 2010 - Scouting Jamboree on the Air (JOTA), 0900 (Sat)-1200 (Sun)
Tentative Location: San Bernardino County Fairgrounds, Victorville (off 7th Street)

For more events and club info be sure to read the club’s monthly newsletter the Spectrum

To post activities or events please contact the webmaster

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Meetings

Our meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.

at the Lewis Center for Educational Research, 17500 Mana Road, Apple Valley.

Directions: I-15 north or south to Highway 18 East to Apple Valley road, turn south (right). South two blocks to Tuscola road. Turn west (right). West one block to Mana road, turn right. Follow Mana to the end of the road. Go through the gate and park to the left. The meeting is held in the library (large glass building)

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ELMERS

An Elmer is kind of like a mentor for amateur radio operators. As new operators, we need the experience, knowledge, and guidance passed on to us by those that have been practicing for some time.
Thank you to those members that have stepped forward and volunteered to help members with questions. Feel free to contact anyone on our ELMER list when you have questions.

Name / email	Phone Number	City	Call Sign	Specialty
Bill Baumruck k6gz@juno.com	(760) 947-2667	Hesperia	K6GZ	HF/VHF
Dave Deards radiogramp@me.com	(760) 947-2402	Hesperia	KI6HVI	Home Brew
Jerry Grunden barbrieg@juno.com	(760) 514-6611	Apple Valley	WR6X	Antennas/HF
Dick Stephan bdinhighdesert@yahoo.com	(760) 955-1609	Victorville	KI6IXL	Batteries/Solar Power

The VVARC Net

Remember that every Sunday at 7PM the Club conducts a Net on the 146.940 repeater PL 91.5. Get the latest club announcements and reminders. Also, our Club needs volunteers to help run the Net. If you are interested, please contact us. In the event that the repeater is down, turn to 146.5350 simplex.

Net Control Script

Apple Valley RACES net Monday at 7pm 146.94

K6QWR- Victor Valley Amateur Radio Club
PO Box 869
Victorville, CA 92393

Special thanks for the donation of Internet server space from

DESERT WIRELESS who is providing the hosting for our website