TVRA Club Information

The Treasure Valley Radio Association (TVRA) is a dedicated group of amateur radio operators with the desire of promoting Amateur Radio in our community. Treasure Valley Radio Association is an affiliated club of the American Radio Relay League. ARRL is a national Amateur Radio support organization. They ARRL provides legal and legislative support for the Amateur Radio hobby. TVRA is prepared to assist emergency service organizations whenever possible. We can provide emergency communications in time of need by assisting wherever the need arises in our community. We have the means to provide communication support in the surrounding area. Your membership in our organization can benefit you or other members in the following activities.
  1. We provide three 2-meter repeaters and one 440 MHz repeater to serve the Southwestern Idaho and Southeastern Oregon area. These repeaters are used for communications between members and other amateurs when traveling through our area. A weekly round table net is held every Tuesday at 7:30 PM on the 147.12 repeater. The format is informal and allows members to report on their recent activities. Members are also advised of upcoming events, activities and meetings. All amateurs are welcome to check it and participate in our net.


  2. TVRA provides license testing through a W5YI VE licensing group. Their services help anyone who wish to become an Amateur Radio operator or anyone wishing to upgrade their current amateur license to a higher class.


  3. One of our goals is to assist members in improving their emergency skills by providing communication services to communities in the local area. TVRA members provide communications assistance for parades and public service activities like Special Olympics meets, etc.


  4. Social events and activities are sponsored by TVRA to promote fellowship among members. Some of the sponsored events are Hidden Transmitter hunts (I.E. fox hunts), Picnics, Field Day outings, and an annual Christmas party. A club breakfast is held on the first Saturday of each month at Plaza Inn in Ontario Oregon. Everyone is invited to attend any of these club functions.


  5. Guest speakers and technical demonstrations are provided at each monthly club meeting to keep our members informed on leading technologies. TVRA monthly meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Sizzler Restaurant in Ontario, Oregon at 830 SW 1st Avenue, Ontario, Oregon. The meeting begins at 7:30 PM and includes interesting and informative speakers, operating and construction demonstration and activities. Many attendees arrive early to partake in nourishment from the restaurant prior to the meeting. Please plan to join in our club meeting.


  6. Anyone interested in the hobby of Amateur Radio is invited to contact any officer or member to learn more about the hobby or our organization.