Author: Don Banta
Don Banta - K5DB was in the transportation industry for 30 years. Don primarily enjoys DXing, contesting, attending hamfests, and helping newcomers get started in the hobby.
Posted in On the Air
BVRC WAS Operating Award Receipents
Author: Don Banta Published Date: November 17, 2023
BVRC’s 30th birthday operating award! There will never be another one like this one! It’s already November but there is still time! Check your logs,…
Posted in Classroom Instruction
BVRC GRADUATES 2nd CW ACADEMY CLASS!
Author: Don Banta Published Date: August 10, 2023
From left to right: Dennis Tune – W9DCT, Darrel Johnson – KI5NDJ, Kathy Bromley – WQ5T, Mike Calvi – KF5RUO, Sharron Edmondson – KC5SKY, Jeff…
Posted in On the Air
Tuesday and Wednesday Night Nets Upgraded!
Author: Don Banta Published Date: February 5, 2023
With the recent linking of our N5BVA two-meter repeater in Jane, MO with the 70-meter repeater on Dodd Mountain in Springdale we now have a…
Posted in On the Air
BVRC Announces the Linked Repeater System
Author: Don Banta Published Date: January 12, 2023
The Bella Vista area Radio Club Dual Repeater Link System is now in operation! Steve – K5SAW and Tem – N5KWL just finished the final…
Posted in Special Event
Special Event Stations Planned
Author: Don Banta Published Date: December 26, 2022
To celebrate BVRC’s 30th anniversary, the club will be on the air with, not one but two, Special Event Stations. Your past President Tom-W5XNA and…