Green Eggs & Ham Breakfast
Saturday August 15th @ 7:30am
It is fun to talk ham radio with old friends and meet new ones. This is where we can put a face to a callsign and get to know one another better. So come out...will have a good time, share ham radio stories, and eat some great food.
Country Kitchen Restaurant
12980 Day St. Ste 101, Moreno Valley, CA 92553
Saturday August 15th @ 7:30am
It is fun to talk ham radio with old friends and meet new ones. This is where we can put a face to a callsign and get to know one another better. So come out...will have a good time, share ham radio stories, and eat some great food.
Country Kitchen Restaurant
12980 Day St. Ste 101, Moreno Valley, CA 92553
MVARA Club Fox Hunt
Saturday March 7th @ 9am - 11am
Join us for our semi-annual Fox Hunt, AKA transmitter hunt! The transmitter will be hidden this time by Allyson KW6AML, our winner of last year's spring Fox Hunt. We begin at 9am with a brief check in net on the AB6MV club repeater, 146.655 -103.5, to find out who is participating. As soon as the check-ins are complete, the fox will begin transmitting on simplex frequency 146.565. Remember, the fox could be hidden in any public area within the city limits of Moreno Valley. This would be a great time to put those new tape measure Yagis to use!
Good luck to all who choose to participate!
Green Eggs & Ham Breakfast
Saturday February 7th @ 7:30am
It is fun to talk ham radio with old friends and meet new ones. This is where we can put a face to a callsign and get to know one another better. So come out...will have a good time, share ham radio stories, and eat some great food.
Country Kitchen Restaurant
12980 Day St. Ste 101, Moreno Valley, CA 92553
Saturday February 7th @ 7:30am
It is fun to talk ham radio with old friends and meet new ones. This is where we can put a face to a callsign and get to know one another better. So come out...will have a good time, share ham radio stories, and eat some great food.
Country Kitchen Restaurant
12980 Day St. Ste 101, Moreno Valley, CA 92553
From Assunta:
- Would like RSVPs PLEASE, for seating/table arrangements! If you forget to RSVP, please bring your own lawn chairs.
- SEMI POT LUCK: BYO MEAT. Rick KK6CTT is bringing his grill, AND everybody also please bring either a salad of any kind, or a veggie to share.
- It could be hot, party is outside. Anybody have a misting fan? Bring your own if you do.
- Consider wearing mosquito repellant or long sleeve shirts and long pants. I will have citronella and electric light traps, and I have also control treated the property.
Summer Party at Assunta's House July 9, 6pm to 9pm
There is no official club meeting in July due to Field Day and the Independence Day holiday. Instead, please join us for the third annual summer party hosted by Assunta KJ6FQP. This year's theme is PATRIOTIC WEAR, so wear your RED, WHITE and BLUE in honor of the nation's 250th birthday! Members, please watch for the email and RSVP to Assunta directly.
There is no official club meeting in July due to Field Day and the Independence Day holiday. Instead, please join us for the third annual summer party hosted by Assunta KJ6FQP. This year's theme is PATRIOTIC WEAR, so wear your RED, WHITE and BLUE in honor of the nation's 250th birthday! Members, please watch for the email and RSVP to Assunta directly.
2026 ARRL Field Day
Theme: A National Resource
This year’s Field Day theme is “Amateur Radio: A National Resource.” Combined with the ARRL Year of the Club, it provides the perfect opportunity for radio clubs to set up stations in public places to demonstrate ham radio's science, skill, and service to our communities and our nation. We will be setting up at the March Field Air Museum in the overflow parking lot next to the courtyard on Friday, June 26. The exercise begins at 1100 Saturday and runs through 1100 Sunday. We will be operating the full 24 hours, so feel free to bring a tent or RV if you would like to spend the night. All interested club members can sign up for an operating shift. Saturday night dinner will be provided by the club, as well as plenty of cold drinks throughout the event to help keep us cool!
Weekend of June 27 - 28 @ March Field Air Museum
Theme: A National Resource
This year’s Field Day theme is “Amateur Radio: A National Resource.” Combined with the ARRL Year of the Club, it provides the perfect opportunity for radio clubs to set up stations in public places to demonstrate ham radio's science, skill, and service to our communities and our nation. We will be setting up at the March Field Air Museum in the overflow parking lot next to the courtyard on Friday, June 26. The exercise begins at 1100 Saturday and runs through 1100 Sunday. We will be operating the full 24 hours, so feel free to bring a tent or RV if you would like to spend the night. All interested club members can sign up for an operating shift. Saturday night dinner will be provided by the club, as well as plenty of cold drinks throughout the event to help keep us cool!
Weekend of June 27 - 28 @ March Field Air Museum
What's a Club QSO Party?
A Club QSO party is an activity designed for clubs to work each other. When the SJRA turned 100 years old, the club QSO party was created to celebrate the club’s 100th anniversary. All members of the SJRA signed their Call Signs / 100 for the entire year of 2016. The contest ran for 7 days so that it would include the official anniversary date of June 16th. During 2026 we will be celebrating 110 years.
Our members had so much fun with the Club QSO party that we are inviting all clubs to celebrate their age. We have created a special event station environment to coincide with the ARRL Year of the Club initiative. This provides an opportunity to share club information with other radio amateurs.
Members of other clubs would sign their callsign with /## indicating the age of the club they are affiliated with. We also encourage clubs to put their club stations (club call sign) on the air as well making this large scale coordinated effort.
Please join us in celebrating your radio club’s age and history as we celebrate our own.
Questions? Email us at [email protected]
A Club QSO party is an activity designed for clubs to work each other. When the SJRA turned 100 years old, the club QSO party was created to celebrate the club’s 100th anniversary. All members of the SJRA signed their Call Signs / 100 for the entire year of 2016. The contest ran for 7 days so that it would include the official anniversary date of June 16th. During 2026 we will be celebrating 110 years.
Our members had so much fun with the Club QSO party that we are inviting all clubs to celebrate their age. We have created a special event station environment to coincide with the ARRL Year of the Club initiative. This provides an opportunity to share club information with other radio amateurs.
Members of other clubs would sign their callsign with /## indicating the age of the club they are affiliated with. We also encourage clubs to put their club stations (club call sign) on the air as well making this large scale coordinated effort.
Please join us in celebrating your radio club’s age and history as we celebrate our own.
Questions? Email us at [email protected]
Club QSO Party June 19/20, 2026
Join us for the Club QSO Party at the March Field Air Museum Frank Zizzo Radio room, or wherever you are!
Period: June 20th, 2026 00:00 UTC to June 21st, 2026 23:59 UTC (48 Hours)
Objective: Work as many Amateur Radio Club members as possible and Listed Amateur Radio Club Stations
Bands: All Amateur radio bands with the exception of 60m, 30m, 17, & 12m, and all modes including repeater contacts, satellite and EME QSOs will be accepted.
We will be using the exchange AB6MV/41 for this event since MVARA was founded in October of 1984.
We will need members to monitor the club repeater (146.655 -103.5) for contacts via Echolink, Allstar, or Wires-X. You never know who may show up!
Join us for the Club QSO Party at the March Field Air Museum Frank Zizzo Radio room, or wherever you are!
Period: June 20th, 2026 00:00 UTC to June 21st, 2026 23:59 UTC (48 Hours)
Objective: Work as many Amateur Radio Club members as possible and Listed Amateur Radio Club Stations
Bands: All Amateur radio bands with the exception of 60m, 30m, 17, & 12m, and all modes including repeater contacts, satellite and EME QSOs will be accepted.
We will be using the exchange AB6MV/41 for this event since MVARA was founded in October of 1984.
We will need members to monitor the club repeater (146.655 -103.5) for contacts via Echolink, Allstar, or Wires-X. You never know who may show up!
June Club Meeting Special Guest
Join us for our next club meeting, Thursday June 4th at 6:30 pm for a special presentation by Dr. Ed Fong WB6IQN. He will be joining us by Zoom for a discussion about his famous low cost wire J-pole antennas.
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Soldering Workshop
Saturday May 30th @ 9am - noon Join us for a soldering workshop hosted by Terrence KO6CGU. He will be teaching the finer points of soldering antenna connectors and basic kit building. Please email Terrence at [email protected] to RSVP. Class is limited to 10 participants. Join us at the March Field Air Museum Frank Zizzo Radio Room 22550 Van Buren Blvd Riverside, CA 92518 Enter through the second gate (volunteer gate) and park next to the P38 building. |
CW Learn Workshop
A CW Learn Workshop is held on the 4th Tuesday of each month from 9am to 12pm at the home of Rob Underwood K0RU, 26047 Ivory Palm Dr., Homeland, CA. For more information you can contact Rob at [email protected]. The meetings will resume in January 2026.
MVARA Ham Radio Exam Sessions
Our exam sessions are held at the March Field Air Museum in the Frank Zizzo Radio Room on the 3rd Thursday of every month @ 6:30pm.
If you would like to register for a testing session - Click here
Our exam sessions are held at the March Field Air Museum in the Frank Zizzo Radio Room on the 3rd Thursday of every month @ 6:30pm.
If you would like to register for a testing session - Click here
2026 is here...It's Time to Renew!!!
The process is simple and easy (10 minutes)
The process is simple and easy (10 minutes)
Tape Measure Yagi Build
Saturday February 21st @ 9am - noon
Join us for a 2m tape measure Yagi build, hosted by Chase KW6CAL. This antenna is perfect for radio direction finding, for the upcoming Fox Hunt in March. It can also be used to transmit over longer distances or to receive SSTV images from the ISS. There is no fee and the class is limited to 10 participants so please RSVP on the link below.
Join us at the March Field Air Museum Frank Zizzo Radio Room
22550 Van Buren Blvd
Riverside, CA 92518
Enter through the second gate (volunteer gate) and park next to the P38 building.
Saturday February 21st @ 9am - noon
Join us for a 2m tape measure Yagi build, hosted by Chase KW6CAL. This antenna is perfect for radio direction finding, for the upcoming Fox Hunt in March. It can also be used to transmit over longer distances or to receive SSTV images from the ISS. There is no fee and the class is limited to 10 participants so please RSVP on the link below.
Join us at the March Field Air Museum Frank Zizzo Radio Room
22550 Van Buren Blvd
Riverside, CA 92518
Enter through the second gate (volunteer gate) and park next to the P38 building.
Please joins us for Winter Field Day. We will be operating from the Frank Zizzo Radio Room this year. The radio room will be open to public viewing during museum hours and club members will be able to operate overnight if they choose to stay. We have decided to use the museum callsign, AF6MF because we will be indoors for the entire event. If someone want to organize an offsite outdoor event, then they can use the AB6MV callsign with permission from the club. **Please note we will be having a special club meeting on Friday January 2nd because of the New Year's holiday on the 1st. We will be discussing our Winter Field Day plans**.
January 24th & 25th
Winter Field Day 2026
Special Club Meeting!
In-Person & Online Video Meeting
**Special Meeting Time due to the New Year's Day Holiday**
Friday January 2nd, 2026 @ 6:30pm
Click here for directions to the meeting!
Click here for Zoom Meeting Link
In-Person & Online Video Meeting
**Special Meeting Time due to the New Year's Day Holiday**
Friday January 2nd, 2026 @ 6:30pm
Click here for directions to the meeting!
Click here for Zoom Meeting Link
Location: Mimi's Cafe 12590 Day St, Moreno Valley
When: Thursday, December 4th from 6pm-9pm
If you plan to attend, please RSVP (click here) by Sunday November 30th.
Maximum attendees for the private dining room is 38, so RSVP as soon as possible to reserve your spot.
There will be holiday music to get us in the Christmas spirit, a silent auction of items donated to MVARA, and an assortment of door prizes/swag giveaways. Best of all...the dessert is on the club!
Future prize offerings to come soon!
Raffle ticket(s) can be purchased at the event!
We will be raffling off a Xiegu G90 HF radio and accessory pack
Each ticket is $20, and winner need not be present to win raffle prizes!
When: Thursday, December 4th from 6pm-9pm
If you plan to attend, please RSVP (click here) by Sunday November 30th.
Maximum attendees for the private dining room is 38, so RSVP as soon as possible to reserve your spot.
There will be holiday music to get us in the Christmas spirit, a silent auction of items donated to MVARA, and an assortment of door prizes/swag giveaways. Best of all...the dessert is on the club!
Future prize offerings to come soon!
Raffle ticket(s) can be purchased at the event!
We will be raffling off a Xiegu G90 HF radio and accessory pack
Each ticket is $20, and winner need not be present to win raffle prizes!
2025 MVARA Holiday Dinner
Build a 2m/ 70 cm Moxon Antenna
Everyone needs at least one Moxon antenna.
Saturday, November 15th @ 10am - 12pm
MVARA will host a 2m / 70cm Moxon workshop for those that would like to learn how to build a DIY antenna. Terrence (KO6CGU) will guild club members through the process using some pre-made kits. The workshop will be held in the Frank Zizzo Radio Room of the March Field Air Museum.
Space is limited to 10.
Please RSVP using the link below!
Everyone needs at least one Moxon antenna.
Saturday, November 15th @ 10am - 12pm
MVARA will host a 2m / 70cm Moxon workshop for those that would like to learn how to build a DIY antenna. Terrence (KO6CGU) will guild club members through the process using some pre-made kits. The workshop will be held in the Frank Zizzo Radio Room of the March Field Air Museum.
Space is limited to 10.
Please RSVP using the link below!
Join us on TBD, at the American Red Cross office in Riverside for a joint MVARA and ARES Winlink workshop. We will discuss how to get up and running on Winlink, how to use it in an EmComm situation, and more. Times of the event to be announced.
UPDATE - POSTPONED
Winlink for EmComm Workshop
2025 ARRL Field Day
Theme: Radio Connects
The event will run on June 28-29. The theme for 2025 Field Day is “Radio Connects” – highlighting the many ways that wireless technology connects people across distances near and far. The event is part picnic, campout, practice for emergencies, informal contest, and most of all, fun!
Weekend of June 28 - 29 @ March Field Air Museum
Theme: Radio Connects
The event will run on June 28-29. The theme for 2025 Field Day is “Radio Connects” – highlighting the many ways that wireless technology connects people across distances near and far. The event is part picnic, campout, practice for emergencies, informal contest, and most of all, fun!
Weekend of June 28 - 29 @ March Field Air Museum
2024 ARRL Field Day
Theme: Be Radio Active
The theme for 2024 ARRL Field Day is "Be Radio Active." The event will run on June 22 - 23, and it will be one-part contest, one-part emergency communications exercise, and one-part open house -- and a great time. The theme encourages radio amateurs to take advantage of the peak of Solar Cycle 25, which we are nearing. Activity this year is likely to be extremely high thanks to favorable solar conditions. The upper HF bands, such as 15 and 10 meters, should benefit most from the Cycle's peak.
Weekend of June 22 - 23 @ March Field Air Museum
Theme: Be Radio Active
The theme for 2024 ARRL Field Day is "Be Radio Active." The event will run on June 22 - 23, and it will be one-part contest, one-part emergency communications exercise, and one-part open house -- and a great time. The theme encourages radio amateurs to take advantage of the peak of Solar Cycle 25, which we are nearing. Activity this year is likely to be extremely high thanks to favorable solar conditions. The upper HF bands, such as 15 and 10 meters, should benefit most from the Cycle's peak.
Weekend of June 22 - 23 @ March Field Air Museum
Big Bear Ham Escape
Friday, Saturday, Sunday Arpil 25, 26, 27
Join Us for a Fun-Filled Weekend for Amateur Radio Enthusiasts! Join us in Big Bear Lake, California and escape to the forest, mountains and lake for a mini vacation for amateur radio enthusiasts. Big Bear HamEscapeTM is filled with exciting activities, informative seminars, and great networking opportunities, all centered around amateur radio. Featured in 2025, ARES Bootcamp and Kids Zone. Author Gordon West will be available for book signings. Young Ladies Radio League (YLRL) and ARRL/ARES will return as active participants as well. The Holiday Inn Resort, located at the entrance to the Big Bear Lake Village, will once again host the Big Bear HamEscapeTM.
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Fox Hunt Antenna Build
Workshop to help build a 2m tape measure antenna. Saturday March 9th @ 10am - 12pm MVARA will host a 2m tape measure assembly workshop for those that would like to learn how to build a DIY fox hunt antenna for the April exercise. Chase Laurence KW6CAL and Ed Nijst AJ6ET will guild folks through the process using some pre-made kits. The workshop will be held in the Frank Zizzo Radio Room of the March Field Air Museum. Space is limited to 12. Please RSVP using the link below! |
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Build a Link Dipole Workshop
Everyone needs at least one link dipole antenna. Saturday July 27th @ 10am - 12pm MVARA will host a link dipole assembly workshop for those that would like to learn how to build a DIY field antenna. Dirk Snyder N6UNH will guild folks through the process using some pre-made kits. The workshop will be held in the Frank Zizzo Radio Room of the March Field Air Museum. Space is limited to 12. Please RSVP using the link below! |
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Annual Armed Forces Day
Crossband Test The Department of Defense will host this year’s Armed Forces Day (AFD) Crossband Test, scheduled for May 11, 2024. This annual event is open to all licensed amateur radio operators and will not impact any public or private communications. For more than 50 years, military and amateur stations have taken part in this event, which is an interoperability exercise between hobbyist and government radio stations.
May 11th (8am-5pm) @ March Field Air Museum Radio Room
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Big Bear Mini Hamcation 2024
April 26 – 28, 2024 • Big Bear Lake, CA The event will take place at The Lodge at Big Bear Lake, a Holiday Inn Resort, located on Village Drive in beautiful Big Bear Lake, California.
Meet and greets with author Gordon West, ARRL Orange Section Manager Bob Turner, and Young Ladies Radio League. |
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Hams @ Coffee
Tuesday August 22nd @ 7:30am Come join us for coffee and talk radio with other ham radio operators. We are seeking out a new location that hopefully is not as loud as the original spot has become. Starbucks 22940 Centerpoint Dr, Moreno Valley ***WE ARE MEETING IN A NEW LOCATION*** |
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Come join us for breakfast
Sunday October 23rd @ 7:30am It is a fun to talk ham radio with old friends and meet new ones. This is where we can put a face to a callsign and get to know one another better. So come on out...will have a good time and eat some great food. Polly's Pies 12625 Frederick St Ste M, Moreno Valley |
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Come join us for breakfast
Saturday March 18th @ 7:30am It is a fun to talk ham radio with old friends and meet new ones. This is where we can put a face to a callsign and get to know one another better. So come on out...will have a good time and eat some great food. R Burger (near Sam's Club) 6231 Valley Springs Pkwy, Riverside, CA 92507 |
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Come join us for lunch
Sunday September 17th @ 1:00pm Come join us for lunch but make sure you come hungry. Charmer's Fresh Burgers is a new Moreno Valley favorite and is absolutely no joke when it comes to portion size. They have plenty of indoor seating and just as much outside if the weather is nice. We can talk everything ham radio and anything non radio as well. Charmer's Fresh Burgers 24966 Sunnymead Boulevard, Moreno Valley |
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Let's Party
Celebrating 40 Years of Service Let's get together and celebrate our clubs 40th anniversary serving in Moreno Valley area. We will have a potluck style dinner, listen to great music and talk about the good ole days. Assunta has once again graciously offered up her wonderful backyard to host the evenings event. Members are encouraged to RSVP and bring family members as well.
Thursday July 11th @ 6pm - 9pm
Contact Assunta to RSVP and coordinate the potluck items you will bring. |
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