The Oregon Tualatin Valley Amateur Radio Club
We are a group of Amateur Radio Operators who strive to foster good will and cooperation between all radio services, to be instrumental in helping the beginning or prospective Amateur Radio Operator sustain their interest and become properly licensed, to afford those active in the Amateur Radio Service a means by which to meet and associate with others, to promote radio knowledge, friendship and individual operating skills. We provide club programs and activities as to advance the general interest and welfare of the Amateur Radio Service in the community.
Become an amateur radio operator.
Prefer an instructor-led class?
Join us for one of our free training sessions. You provide a book and pay for the license exam at the end of the final session.
Ready for an exam?
Come to one of our monthly exam sessions if you’ve already prepared for a license exam.
Get on the air.
We operate several repeaters with wide coverage of the Portland metropolitan area. These repeaters are available for use by all licensed amateur radio operators. We also have multiple operating events and contests during the year. Check out Field Day or Crater Lake Anniversary.
Recent News
OTVARC Elections Open!
OTVARC 2024 Elections are now open! You should have received a ballot this morning from electionbuddy. Please fill out this ballot by Wednesday, May 15th. Only current members are allowed to vote in the election. To verify if you have paid your dues, email membership@otvarc.org If you are a member and didn’t get a ballot,…
Volunteers Needed – Portland Rose Festival Parade
The Portland Rose Festival Parade needs amateur radio operators for the parade on June 8th. More details on the event can be found on their flyer below. https://otvarc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-GFP-Ham-Volunteer-Recruitment.pdf 2024-GFP-Ham-Volunteer-Recruitment-1Download
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