Friendship And Fun For LVRAC Members At Quartzfest
It’s not exactly an amateur radio Burning Man or a high-wattage Woodstock, but this outdoor gathering a few hundred miles from Vegas is a must attend event for some of our members.
Join a few LVRAC members at Quartzfest, a unique ARRL specialty convention.
Watch the LVRAC Quartzfest video.
What Do You Need A Hand With?
LVRAC Elmers are happy to help you get the most from our hobby. Each Elmer is a club member with an area of expertise to get you on track quickly. Let’s Get Started
It’s Your Year,
So Let’s Celebrate Together
Here in Vegas, we join thousands of other amateur radio organizations across America to celebrate “The Year of the Club.”
Upcoming Meetings & Events
Come Join Us At Our
General Meeting
March 18
Location: Red Rock Search and Rescue, 340 Villa Monterey Dr., Las Vegas, NV
Social Hour: 6:00 PM
Meeting: 7:00 PM
The Next Presentation:
Transmitter Hunting by Tom (KB7HTA)
Be Part Of The Hidden
Transmitter Hunt
March 21
Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Previous Hunts:
KB7HTA Tom’s Webpage
Watch The January 17, 2026 Video
Watch The October 18, 2025 Video
Join Us For
Radio Day
February 22
Setup Time: 8:00 AM PT
Location: Spring Mountain Ranch State Park
Talk-in: 146.580 MHz Simplex
Spring Mountain Ranch State Park and the Las Vegas Radio Amateur Club will be celebrating Radio Day in honor of Chester “Chet” Lauck.
Recent Events
A Windy Winter
Field Day
January 2026
When stiff gusts rolled through Majestic Park, LVRAC Winter Field Day operators were glad to have hot cups of coffee and guys for their antennas.
It was a challenging morning, but not surprisingly, a fun one.
Watch The Video
LVRAC Holiday Party
December 2025
What a wonderful night we had. Fabulous Italian food, lots of fun and plenty of eyeball QSOs.
2025
ARRL Field Day
Look Back On A Terrific LVRAC Event
Read This Story
Watch The Video
See All The Past Events & Activities
Repeaters & Nets
Visiting Vegas With
Your HT?
Use Our Repeater
While You’re Here
Our VHF repeater is atop the Westgate Hotel, soaring 30 stories over the heart of Vegas near Paradise Road and Sahara Avenue.
Frequency: 146.940
PL: 100.0
Your Invitation…
Check In On One Of
The Club’s Nets
LVRAC Thursday Roundtable Net
Subject: Open Forum
Date: February 26
Time: 7:00 PM PT
Where: 146.940 MHz
Net Control Station: Joe KE7OPK
K7UGE Repeater Update
February 24, 2026
The link between 146.940 and 448.500 repeaters has been temporarily disconnected. The two repeaters are operating independently until further notice. Nets will be on 146.940.
Behind the scenes, There is lot’s happening on the UHF/VHF front.
See our Repeaters Page
It’s Time Time To Rein In The Power Of HOAs…
Here In Vegas And Across America
Let’s support the ARRL and finally put an end to HOA restrictions on our antennas.
Click here to send a letter to Congress
You don’t have to be a member of the ARRL to send a letter.
Most Recent Stories
Vintage Radios Aglow In Vegas
Two LVRAC members have a deep fondness for vintage radios.
Visit their shacks
Get Filled In On The DX Dentist
A teeth cleaning and a QSO? Why not? One of our members used to offer both.
Drill Into The Story of N7PG
KJ7SLF Looks Back On Operating After A South Pacific Typhoon
When critical military communications went down, JC went on the air.
Check Out The World’s
First Amateur Repeater
Discover the groundbreaking machine that changed everything for amateur radio.
Learn About The First Amateur Radio Repeater
Cracking The Radial Code
Here’s how two LVRAC members got the lowdown on top performance…
And how you can too.
What Did They Learn?
Listen To Morse Code
In Music
You might be surprised to hear where Morse Code turns up in music. Watch David Bennett’s fascinating video.
See more interesting stories on our Member Blog page
National Association Of Broadcasters Vegas Show
The annual National Association Broadcasters (NAB) show is scheduled for April 18 – 22, 2026 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
The show with exhibits focuses on broadcast, media and entertainment.
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