Bella Vista Radio Club
Contact Information
- Club Name:
- Bella Vista Radio Club
- Call Sign:
- N5BVA
- Contact:
- Glenn D. Kilpatrick WB5L
- Daytime Phone:
- (479) 426-3295
- Evening Phone:
- (479) 426-3295
- Email:
- n5bva@arrl.net
Basic Information
- Call Sign:
- N5BVA
- Annual Report:
- Apr 25th 2024
- Meeting Time:
- 1st Thursday @ 7PM Central
- Meeting Place:
- NW Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Center, 3424 S. Downum Rd., Springdale AR 72764
- Section:
- AR
- Affiliation Date:
- Jul 19th 2018
- Specialties:
- Contest, Digital Modes, DX, General Interest, Public Service/Emergency, Repeaters, School or Youth Group, VHF/UHF
- Services Offered:
- Club Newsletter, Entry-Level License Classes, General Or Higher License Classes, License Test Sessions, Mentor, On-The-Air Bulletins, Repeater
- Description:
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- To promote and educate the local community about amateur radio. This includes encouraging new potential new operators to engage in amateur radio and help in obtaining licenses, acquiring equipment, installing antennas and setting up fixed and mobile stations.
- To assist first responders to the extent possible for local emergency and non-emergency events.
- To train and maintain the readiness of local operators for both emergency and non-emergency events.
- To educate and promote diverse activities within the amateur radio community.
- To maintain an active local amateur radio club and repeater system for both normal and emergency usage.
- Regular VE Testing: 2nd Saturday of each month, 2:00 p.m., 2 locations: Bella Vista, AR & Springdale AR (see club website below for more info, or email KC7DC / WB5L ).
- Links:
- https://bellavistaradioclub.org
Club Statistics
- Club Members:
- 245
- Voting Members:
- 224
- Voting Licensed Amateur Members:
- 214
- Voting ARRL Members:
- 126
Bella Vista Radio Club Officers
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Contact
Glenn D. Kilpatrick WB5L -
President
Jan A. Hagan WB5JAN -
Treasurer
Marc W. Whittlesey W0KYZ -
Secretary
Dana G. Hill W5DGH -
Vice President
Joseph B. Hott W5AEN -
Editor
Don Banta K5DB