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ARIZONA REPEATER ASSOCIATION
PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 953404183 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.w7ara.org
revenue
$193K
expenses
$148K
net assets
$442K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

EMERGENCY RADIO SERVICE

profile · synthesized from sources

Arizona Repeater Association (ARA) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1967 that builds and maintains amateur radio repeater systems across Arizona for licensed operators. It supports the amateur radio community by enforcing responsible usage policies, managing technical operations, and hosting educational meetings and scheduled communication nets. The organization operates through volunteer efforts and serves as a steward of radio infrastructure for public service, emergency communication, and hobbyist use.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

ARA Repeater Network
Operates and maintains a network of amateur radio repeaters at multiple sites across Arizona, including Shaw Butte, Mingus Mountain, and Mt. Elden, enabling long-distance communication for licensed operators.
Interference Committee
Volunteer team that receives and investigates interference reports, uses technical methods like Doppler tracking and fingerprinting to identify sources, and works to resolve malicious or accidental interference on repeater frequencies.
Monthly General Meetings
Holds monthly educational meetings featuring technical presentations and guest speakers on topics relevant to amateur radio, open to members and associates.
Scheduled Nets
Hosts and supports scheduled communication nets including the Arizona Emergency Net, Skywarn nets, and the 2100 Net, facilitating organized communication for emergency preparedness and regional coordination.
Special Events Coordination
Coordinates temporary use of repeaters by youth and public service organizations for educational demonstrations and community outreach activities.
activities · 8 groups

what they do

  • Amateur Radio Repeater and Net Operations 10 activities
    • Construct and Maintain Amateur Radio Repeater Sites
      Constructs and maintains amateur radio repeater sites for use by FCC Part 97 licensed radio operators, including preventive maintenance and inspection several times a year to ensure full operational status.
    • Construct and Maintain Amateur Radio Repeater Sites
      Constructs and maintains amateur radio repeater sites for use by FCC Part 97 licensed radio operators, including performing preventive maintenance and inspection several times a year to ensure full operational status.
    • Construct and Maintain Amateur Radio Repeater Sites
      Constructs and maintains amateur radio repeater sites for use by FCC Part 97 licensed radio operators, including preventive maintenance and inspection several times a year to ensure full operational status.
    • Constructing and Maintaining Amateur Radio Repeater Sites
      Constructs and maintains amateur radio repeater sites for use by FCC Part 97 licensed radio operators, including performing preventive maintenance and inspection several times a year to ensure full operational status.
    • Constructing and Maintaining Amateur Radio Repeater Sites
      Constructs and maintains amateur radio repeater sites for use by FCC Part 97 licensed radio operators, including preventive maintenance and inspection several times a year to ensure full operational status.
    • Manage Interference Reporting
      Operates an online interference report form for amateur radio repeater users to document and report signal interference.
    • Operate an Online Interference Report Form
      Operates an online interference report form for amateur radio repeater users to document and report signal interference.
    • Operate an Online Interference Report Form
      Operates an online interference report form for amateur radio repeater users to document and report signal interference.
    • Operate and maintain amateur radio repeater sites
      Constructs, maintains, and performs preventive maintenance on amateur radio repeater sites in Arizona for use by FCC Part 97 licensed operators. Ensures operational status through regular inspections and assigns volunteer engineers as points of contact for each site, with a Technical Committee Chairman available for issue escalation.
    • Operating an Online Interference Report Form
      Operates an online interference report form for amateur radio repeater users to document and report signal interference.
  • Amateur Radio Technical Education & Training 6 activities
    • Facilitate amateur radio education and outreach programs
      Hosts presentations and technical programs at monthly general meetings on topics such as DXpeditions, NASA's Deep Space Network, and digital communication systems like VARA chat and Pinpoint APRS. Also facilitates demonstrations of amateur radio for youth organizations.
    • Host Educational Presentations and General Meetings
      Holds monthly general meetings, both in-person and electronically, which include presentations on various amateur radio topics such as DXpeditions, NASA's Deep Space Network, and VARA chat/Pinpoint APRS.
    • Host Monthly General Meetings with Presentations
      Holds monthly general meetings both in-person and electronically, featuring presentations on various amateur radio topics such as DXpeditions, NASA's Deep Space Network, and VARA chat/Pinpoint APRS.
    • Host Monthly General Meetings with Presentations
      Holds monthly general meetings both in-person and electronically, featuring presentations on various amateur radio topics such as DXpeditions, NASA's Deep Space Network, and VARA chat/Pinpoint APRS.
    • Hosting Educational Presentations and General Meetings
      Holds monthly general meetings both in-person and electronically, featuring presentations on various amateur radio topics such as DXpeditions, NASA's Deep Space Network, and VARA chat/Pinpoint APRS.
    • Hosting Educational Presentations on Amateur Radio Topics
      Hosts presentations on various amateur radio topics, such as DXpeditions, NASA's Deep Space Network, VARA chat, and Pinpoint APRS, during monthly general meetings.
  • Cultural and Community Recognition Awards 5 activities
    • Co-sponsor the CalZona Net
      Co-sponsors the Sunday night CalZona net, a directed net that includes a roll call and encourages ARA member participation.
    • Co-sponsor the CalZona Net
      Co-sponsors the Sunday night CalZona net, a directed net that includes a roll call and encourages ARA member participation.
    • Co-sponsoring the CalZona Net
      Co-sponsors the Sunday night CalZona net, a directed net that includes a roll call and encourages ARA member participation.
    • Co-sponsoring the CalZona Net
      Co-sponsors the Sunday night CalZona net, a directed net that includes a roll call and encourages ARA member participation.
    • Host regular member meetings and communication nets
      Holds monthly general meetings on the fourth Thursday of each month, conducted both in-person at Denny's Restaurant in Tempe, AZ, and electronically via Zoom. Also co-sponsors the Sunday night CalZona net, a directed net with roll call that encourages ARA member participation.
  • Family Faith Journey Program 5 activities
    • Provide Technical Support for Repeater Users
      Assigns volunteer engineers as points of contact for each repeater site to address problems and questions from users, with a Technical Committee Chairman as an escalation point for unresolved issues.
    • Provide Technical Support for Repeater Users
      Assigns volunteer engineers as points of contact for each repeater site to address user problems and questions, with a Technical Committee Chairman available as an escalation point for unresolved issues.
    • Provide Technical Support for Repeater Users
      Assigns volunteer engineers as points of contact for each repeater site to address user problems and questions, with a Technical Committee Chairman serving as an escalation point for unresolved issues.
    • Providing Technical Support for Repeater Sites
      Assigns volunteer engineers as points of contact for each repeater site to address user problems and questions, with a Technical Committee Chairman available as an escalation point for unresolved issues.
    • Providing Technical Support for Repeater Users
      Assigns volunteer engineers as points of contact for each repeater site and provides a Technical Committee Chairman as an escalation point to address problems and questions from users regarding repeater site issues.
  • Amateur Radio Public Engagement & Events 4 activities
    • Facilitate Amateur Radio Demonstrations for Youth
      Facilitates demonstrations of amateur radio for youth organizations.
    • Facilitate Amateur Radio Demonstrations for Youth
      Facilitates demonstrations of amateur radio for youth organizations.
    • Facilitating Amateur Radio Demonstrations for Youth
      Facilitates demonstrations of amateur radio for youth organizations.
    • Facilitating Amateur Radio Demonstrations for Youth
      Facilitates demonstrations of amateur radio for youth organizations.
  • Regular Governance and Member Meetings 2 activities
    • Conduct internal governance and technical coordination meetings
      Holds monthly board meetings on the first Thursday of each month, preceded by technical committee meetings to support organizational governance and technical oversight of repeater operations.
    • Conducting Organizational Meetings
      Holds monthly board meetings, technical committee meetings, and general meetings both in-person and electronically via Zoom.
  • Membership Dues & Assessments Management 1 activity
    • Manage membership enrollment and dues
      Charges a $10 initiation fee for new members and $20 in annual dues for general membership to support organizational sustainability and member services.
  • Uncategorized 5 activities
    • Coordinate Repeater Access for Special Events
      Coordinates access to ARA repeaters for special events by reviewing scheduling conflicts with public service activities.
    • Coordinate Repeater Access for Special Events
      Coordinates access to ARA repeaters for special events by reviewing scheduling conflicts with public service activities.
    • Coordinate repeater access for public service and special events
      Manages access to ARA repeaters for special events by reviewing scheduling conflicts with public service activities to ensure priority and effective use of communication resources.
    • Coordinating Repeater Access for Special Events
      Coordinates access to ARA repeaters for special events by reviewing scheduling conflicts with public service activities.
    • Coordinating Repeater Access for Special Events
      Coordinates access to ARA repeaters for special events by reviewing scheduling conflicts with public service activities.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$193K
Contributions & grants$14K7%
Program service revenue$179K93%
Investment income$640%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$148K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$875
balance sheet
Total assets$442K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$442K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +7.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 8
  • DENNIS CAMPBELL — Director
  • JAMES WASSON — Director
  • JOE BAKAS — Director
  • JOE GODFREY — Director
  • LANCE HALLE — Director
  • MARTY DUSENBERRY — Director
  • MIKE MONTALVO — Director
  • WILLIAM JACKSON — Director
relationships · 5

who they work with

  • Dennis Bietry Partner — Chairman of the A.R.A. Interference Committee
  • East County (CA) Repeater Association Partner — Co-sponsors the Sunday night CalZona net with ARA.
  • FCC Government — Regulatory body whose Part 97 rules govern the amateur radio operations supported by ARA.
  • Interference Committee Partner — Interference issues should be directed to this committee for fastest action.
  • Marty Dusenberry, KE7DGP Partner — ARA Board Member who coordinates public service events and special use of ARA repeaters.