Bella Vista Radio Club
Contact Information
- Club Name:
- Bella Vista Radio Club
- Call Sign:
- N5BVA
- Contact:
- Don Banta K5DB
- Daytime Phone:
- (479) 927-2010
- Evening Phone:
- (479) 927-2010
- Email:
- n5bva@arrl.net
Basic Information
- ARRL Special Service Club
- Call Sign:
- N5BVA
- Annual Report:
- Apr 20th 2026
- Meeting Time:
- 1st Thursday @ 7PM Central
- Meeting Place:
- Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Center, 3424 S. Downum Rd., Springdale AR 72764
- Section:
- AR
- Affiliation Date:
- Jul 19th 2018
- Specialties:
- Contest, Digital Modes, DX, General Interest, Public Service/Emergency, Repeaters, School or Youth Group, VHF/UHF
- Services Offered:
- Club Newsletter, Entry-Level License Classes, General Or Higher License Classes, License Test Sessions, Mentor, On-The-Air Bulletins, Repeater
- Description:
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- To promote and educate the local community about amateur radio. This includes encouraging new potential new operators to engage in amateur radio and help in obtaining licenses, acquiring equipment, installing antennas and setting up fixed and mobile stations.
- To assist first responders to the extent possible for local emergency and non-emergency events.
- To train and maintain the readiness of local operators for both emergency and non-emergency events.
- To educate and promote diverse activities within the amateur radio community.
- To maintain an active local amateur radio club and repeater system for both normal and emergency usage.
- Regular VE Testing: 2nd Saturday of each month, 2:00 p.m., 2 locations: Bella Vista, AR & Springdale AR (see club website below or for more info send e-mail to: info@bellavistaradioclub.org).
- Links:
- https://bellavistaradioclub.org
Club Statistics
- Club Members:
- 334
- Voting Members:
- 3
- Voting Licensed Amateur Members:
- 307
- Voting ARRL Members:
- 181
Bella Vista Radio Club Officers
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Contact, Editor
Don Banta K5DB -
President
Jan A. Hagan WB5JAN -
Treasurer
Marc W. Whittlesey W0KYZ -
Secretary
Sharron Y. Edmondson KC5SKY -
Vice President
Sally K. Bromley WQ5T
Bella Vista Radio Club Media
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