Upcoming Events
APRIL 2026
April 4 :
2026 Spring Picnic, Paloma Park
April 4 and 18 (First and Third Saturday):
Saturday Breakfast
April 8 and 22 (Second and Fourth Wednesday):
Wednesday Lunch
April 9 (Second Thursday): Monthly Board Meeting
April 11, from 9:00 to 11:00: HAM RADIO ESTATE SALE, 22204 N. 92nd Ave., Peoria AZ. 85383. Contact: Gary 602 684 9158 (Watch your club email for more details.
April 11 (Second Saturday): CANCELLED FOR APRIL: Casual Tech Saturday Meetup
April 15 (Third Wednesday): VE Exam Session
April 16 (Third Thursday): Monthly General Meeting
General Meeting Info
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MAY 2026
May 2 and 16 (First and Third Saturday):
Saturday Breakfast
May 13 and 27 (Second and Fourth Wednesday):
Wednesday Lunch
May 14 (Second Thursday): Monthly Board Meeting
May 9 (Second Saturday): Casual Tech Saturday Meetup
May 20 (Third Wednesday): VE Exam Session
May 21 (Third Thursday): Monthly General Meeting
General Meeting Info
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The Thunderbird Amateur Radio Club (TBARC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit ham radio club in Phoenix, AZ, serving the Northwest area of the valley, but welcome members from all over.
Thunderbird Amateur Radio Club is an ARRL affiliated club.
The Thunderbird Amateur Radio Club is a very active club with activities for every ham or those interested in ham radio.
VE Testing (ham license exams)
Monthly General Meetings With Presentations
Elmering
Group Outings
Ham Radio Licence Classes
Emergency Communications
Yearly Hamfest
Field Day
QSO Party
Monthly Breakfast
Weekly Net
POTA Outings
Bi-Annual Picnic
TBARC has 4 repeaters, covering the valley, with two weekly nets on the repeater network.
Monthly Meetings
Enjoy monthly presentations related to all aspects of ham radio and radio communications at our monthly meetings. Members enjoy the opportunity to meet other hams to discuss the hobby, ask questions and the opportunity to contribute to the hobby on a local level. Meetings are welcome to everyone!
Annual Hamfest
The annual hamfest in January organized by the Thunderbird Amateur Radio Club is growing more & more popular every year. Vendors range from companies to club members selling gear. Drawing is also conducted with the opportunity to purchase additional tickets. VE testing & education sessions are offered.
Club Repeaters
Thunderbird Amateur Radio Club operates 5 repeaters, 4 are linked & can be accessed via All-Star. One standalone on Fusion Wires-X. TBARC hosts a weekly net every Tuesday night discussing a variety of topics related to amateur radio and what’s going on in the local ham radio community.
Ham Radio License VE
Those who are looking to take a ham radio license exam can do so at our monthly VE exam sessions. Exams are given through Laural VEC system so everything is electronic, new call signs and license upgrades are processed in less then 24 hours and best of all, it’s FREE! VE sessions are also offered at our annual hamfest
Activities
Members of the Thunderbird Amateur Radio Club enjoy a wide variety of activities, not only to meet other hams, but also a chance to learn more about the hobby. Activities range from monthly meetings with a lecture to field day, parks on the air (POTA) activations & picnics.
It’s also a chance for those who have an interest in the hobby, but yet have a licence to get exposed to the hobby.
Become A Member
Enjoy the benefits of being a member of the Thunderbird Amateur Radio Club! Learn new technical skills, meet fellow hams, participate in our monthly meetings, bi-annual picnics, operate Field Day, POTA outings & QSO parties. Join in our nets & assist with the annual Hamfest!
