WVARA Monthly Meeting
Visitors and Guests are Always Welcome!
- Occurs:
- Second Wednesday of each month, except July and August
- Time:
- Meeting starts at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:40. Come early and say hi!
- Where:
- Silicon Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross, 2731 N. First Street, San Jose, CA
- Calendar:
- View the Calendar at Groups.IO
WVARA monthly meetings feature a wide variety of speakers, presenters, and topics from across the amateur radio community. Programs may include technical demonstrations, operating tips, emergency communications, digital modes, antennas, public service, radio history, hands-on projects, and other subjects of interest to local hams. Visitors and prospective members are always welcome to drop in.
Peets Coffee Take Down
Come join the fun and conversation!
- Occurs:
- Typically once each month. Check the calendar for details.
- Where:
- Peet's Coffee at 1140 Lincoln Ave in downtown Willow Glen.
- Calendar:
- View the Calendar at Groups.IO
Join us at Peet's Coffee in Willow Glen for your favorite coffee and plenty of friendly conversation. Check the calendar for exact dates and times. All members and visitors are welcome.
ARRL Field Day
Amateur Radio's Biggest Event of the Year!
- Occurs:
- Annually on the Fourth Full Weekend of June
- Where:
- Location varies. Check the calendar for details.
- Calendar:
- View the Calendar at Groups.IO
The American Radio Relay League's Field Day is amateur radio's biggest event of the year, bringing together thousands of operators, clubs, and visitors across North America and around the world for a weekend of on-air activity, public outreach, emergency preparedness, and hands-on radio fun.
For WVARA, Field Day is our flagship event, a chance for members to get on the air, try different operating modes and bands, sharpen their skills, and share amateur radio with the community at large. Whether someone is an experienced ham, newly licensed, or simply curious about radio, WVARA Field Day offers a welcoming opportunity to see what amateur radio is all about.
Electronics Flea Market
Sponsored by Assn of Silicon Valley Amateur Radio Organizations
- Occurs:
- Second Saturday of each Month (March through September)
- Time:
- 6 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Where:
- West Valley College, Parking Lot 2, Saratoga
- Calendar:
- View the Calendar at Groups.IO
The ASVARO Electronics Flea Market is a Silicon Valley amateur radio tradition dating back to the 1970s. Held on second Saturdays from March through September at West Valley College in Saratoga, the market brings together hams, electronics hobbyists, makers, collectors, and bargain hunters for a morning of radios, parts, tools, test equipment, components, and conversation.
West Valley Amateur Radio Association participates as one of the nonprofit amateur radio organizations supported by the event, helping continue a long-running community gathering that benefits radio education, emergency communications, and civic service.