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I have already demonstrated, by crucial tests, the practicability of signaling by my system from one to any other point of the globe, no matter how remote, and I shall soon convert the disbelievers.

Nikola Tesla

****  Notice 9/27//2025 ****
General Meeting is on Thursday October 16, 2025 at 7PM.

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****  Notice  10/8/2025 **** 
New Monday night Net script:

This net meets every Monday night Net at 8:00 PM, on the W5DSC 145.190 MHz (analog) repeater with the standard VHF, negative offset and PL Tone of 103.5 Hz. If that frequency's repeater is not available or operable, the backup frequencies on W5DSC linked repeaters are 443.350 (analog) and 145.130 (digitally).

 

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****  Notice  8/25//2025 **** 
We have links to Weather, Storms and Hurricane web sites
For more Weather/Storms Update   (NWS)
information--->     
Click here.

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****  Notice  8/16/2025  **** 
We are in the process of updating several of our repeaters to include the YAESU Fusion Digital mode of communications.  You are encouraged to attend our monthly meetings to learn more about this feature.
Our monthly meetings are held on the third Thursday

at 7:00 PM at our new meeting location at the DeTar Main Campus MEDI CENTER Conference Room in Victoria near Navaro and US-59 business. 

For location information
click here.

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****  Notice 8/16/2025 ****
Monday Night Net Schedule  Click here.

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-- ** New VARC Repeater Page - 8/19/2025  

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 This is a direct link to the new VARC "Repeater List".

 It will take you to the "New VARC Repeater List"  page.

 

​​​- Click  here to  go to the new updated

  "Repeaters page", --->>​

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****  Notice 3/23/2025 ****
WT0B (Gary) has provided a list of HF rigs
with descriptions and other data for digital capable
radios.     For more information  
Click here.

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****  Notice 9/27/2025 ****
The Crossroads RACES/ARES Combined Net

"There will be a new Crossroads RACES/ARES Combined Net every 2nd. Wednesday of every month at 7:30 pm on the crossroads 444.425 + PL Tone of 103.5 linked system."  Contact
Noel Villarreal- KD5PMU
Texas RACES DRO 17..


 

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****  Notice 3/31/2025 ****
The Repeater Steering Team RST has approved the following Motion:

"The Monday Night Net now operates on the analog 145.19 repeater with the 145.13 as a backup repeater so all licensed hams with any analog VHF radio can participate in the net".

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Encompassing Victoria and surrounding counties in Texas, USA, VARC supports our community by providing communications for special events or during emergencies. We provide a hobby for qualified persons who are interested in radio techniques.

Find out more about VARC

VARC Monthly Meeting
Getting Together with Other Enthusiasts

 

Find out about our meeting in person or on the air

Trailer Work
What's Happening Now
Check the bulletin board to get updates
See Us In Action
 Look at our Galleries to see what we do

CONTACT

President: 2025

Brenson - KF5VZ

KF5VZ@ARRL.NET

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Or go to the "Meetings/Contact" page for a contact form.
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Encompassing Victoria and surrounding counties in Texas, USA, VARC supports our community by providing communications for special events or during emergencies. We provide a hobby for qualified persons who are interested in radio techniques.

Find out more about VARC

VARC Monthly Meeting
Getting Together with Other Enthusiasts

 

Find out about our meeting in person or on the air

Trailer Work
What's Happening Now
Check the bulletin board to get updates
See Us In Action
 Look at our Galleries to see what we do

CONTACT

President: 2025

Brenson - KF5VZ

KF5VZ@ARRL.NET

​

Or go to the "Meetings/Contact" page for a contact form.
​
​

Encompassing Victoria and surrounding counties in Texas, USA, VARC supports our community by providing communications for special events or during emergencies. We provide a hobby for qualified persons who are interested in radio techniques.

Find out more about VARC

VARC Monthly Meeting
Getting Together with Other Enthusiasts

 

Find out about our meeting in person or on the air

Trailer Work
What's Happening Now
Check the bulletin board to get updates
See Us In Action
 Look at our Galleries to see what we do

CONTACT

President: 2025

Brenson - KF5VZ

KF5VZ@ARRL.NET

​

Or go to the "Meetings/Contact" page for a contact form.
​
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