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Everything a first-time visitor needs: who we are, how to come to a meeting, how to get licensed and who to ask.
About the club
Where signals soar and friendships flourish
Grab a mic. Make some noise. The Menifee Valley Amateur Radio Club is where signals fly, friendships spark, and a crew of radio enthusiasts swap stories, skills, and frequencies you didn’t know existed.
We chase DX, talk shop about antennas and gear, run field days, help newcomers earn their tickets, and generally have a blast doing it. Whether you’re brand new and curious, studying for your Technician license, or a seasoned Extra with a wall full of QSL cards, there’s a seat at the table, and a wave in the air, waiting for you.
Come for the radio. Stay for the coffee, the war stories, and the friendships that crackle to life over the airwaves long after the meeting wraps.
More about MVARCVisit a meeting
2nd Thursday of every month
The next club meeting is Thursday, December 10 · 6:30 pm.
- When
- 2nd Thursday of every month. Show up at 6:00 PM for the Greet-and-Grin; the meeting kicks off at 6:30. Stick around after — that’s when the good stuff happens.
- Where
- Sun City Civic Association, 26850 Sun City Boulevard, Building 1, Room 2
- Getting in
- Park at the corner of Cherry Hills Blvd and Sun City Boulevard. Follow the sidewalk to Building 1, Room 2, second door on the left. Porch light’s on — come on in. 73!
Get licensed
Your first call sign
In the United States, transmitting on amateur bands requires an FCC license. The entry-level Technician license covers local VHF/UHF operation, including our repeaters.
- Join a club class. Instructors walk you through the question pool.
- Practice with free online exams until you pass them consistently.
- Take the exam with a Volunteer Examiner team, in person or online.
Ask for help
Real people, happy to help
Stuck on equipment, programming a radio or choosing a study guide? Ask at any meeting or send the club a note.
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