Saturday Morning Net: 10:30 AM on 146.850 MHz, PL 107.2 Hz.

W8FY

Van Wert Amateur Radio Club

Local amateur radio operators serving Van Wert County through public service, emergency communications, technical learning, and on-air fellowship.

Join the Club Meeting Info Repeaters
Saturday Net 10:30 AM
Repeater 146.850 MHz · PL 107.2
Meetings 1st & 3rd Saturdays

Emergency Communications

Supporting Van Wert County and surrounding areas during storms, disasters, and community events with reliable, independent radio communication.

Community Events & Planning

Partnering with local agencies for parades, festivals, and preparedness drills — providing logistics and communication support.

Skywarn & Weather Spotting

As trained spotters, our members relay real-time reports to the National Weather Service during severe weather events.

Radio Training & Licensing

We help newcomers earn their FCC amateur radio license and mentor them as they get on the air. No experience needed!

CERT & Volunteer Integration

Many of our members serve with Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT), ARES, and similar groups — combining skills for greater impact.

Technical Projects & Repeaters

From maintaining local repeaters to building antennas, digital nodes, and solar-powered stations — we love radio tech.

Upcoming Events

1st and 3rd Saturdays at 8:00 PM

Club Meetings

Join us at the Van Wert County EMA for club business, radio discussion, and local amateur radio planning.

Details

Saturdays at 10:30 AM

Saturday Morning Net

Check in on the 146.850 MHz W8FY repeater, PL 107.2 Hz, for local updates, signal reports, and fellowship.

Details

Saturday, October 3, 2026

NWOARC Fall Hamfest

Vendor setup begins at 7:00 AM at 2240 Baty Rd., Lima. Vendor registration deadline is September 26, 2026.

Details

Quarterly and by request

License Exams

Technician, General, and Extra class exam sessions are available locally and through nearby partner sessions.

Details

Interested in Ham Radio?

Join the Van Wert Amateur Radio Club and connect with local operators, events, and emergency communication efforts.

Click here to apply for membership

Neighboring Clubs

Other amateur radio organizations serving northwest Ohio and northeast Indiana.

NWOARC

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ACARTS

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W9OU

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WCARA

Williams County Amateur Radio Association

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