activities · 20
what they do
direct service · 15
- Co-sponsor the CalZona Net Member-Focused Social & Recreational EventsCo-sponsors the Sunday night CalZona net, a directed net that includes a roll call and encourages ARA member participation.
- Co-sponsoring the CalZona Net Member-Focused Social & Recreational EventsCo-sponsors the Sunday night CalZona net, a directed net that includes a roll call and encourages ARA member participation.
- Construct and Maintain Amateur Radio Repeater Sites Amateur Radio Repeater and Emergency Communications Infrastructure OperationsConstructs 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 Amateur Radio Repeater and Emergency Communications Infrastructure OperationsConstructs 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.
- Coordinate Repeater Access for Special Events Repeater Access Coordination & SupportCoordinates access to ARA repeaters for special events by reviewing scheduling conflicts with public service activities.
- Coordinate repeater access for public service and special events Repeater Access Coordination & SupportManages 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 Repeater Access Coordination & SupportCoordinates access to ARA repeaters for special events by reviewing scheduling conflicts with public service activities.
- Facilitate Amateur Radio Demonstrations for Youth Amateur Radio Membership and Recognition ProgramsFacilitates demonstrations of amateur radio for youth organizations.
- Facilitate amateur radio education and outreach programs Amateur Radio Licensing Training and TestingHosts 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.
- Facilitating Amateur Radio Demonstrations for Youth Amateur Radio Membership and Recognition ProgramsFacilitates demonstrations of amateur radio for youth organizations.
- Host regular member meetings and communication nets Member Meetings and ConventionsHolds 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.
- Operate an Online Interference Report Form Amateur Radio Repeater and Emergency Communications Infrastructure OperationsOperates an online interference report form for amateur radio repeater users to document and report signal interference.
- Operate and maintain amateur radio repeater sites Amateur Radio Repeater and Emergency Communications Infrastructure OperationsConstructs, 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.
- Provide Technical Support for Repeater Users Repeater Access Coordination & SupportAssigns 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 Sites Repeater Access Coordination & SupportAssigns 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.
capacity building · 5
- Conduct internal governance and technical coordination meetings Member Meetings and ConventionsHolds 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 Member Meetings and ConventionsHolds monthly board meetings, technical committee meetings, and general meetings both in-person and electronically via Zoom.
- Host Monthly General Meetings with Presentations Amateur Radio Licensing Training and TestingHolds 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 Amateur Radio Licensing Training and TestingHosts presentations on various amateur radio topics, such as DXpeditions, NASA's Deep Space Network, VARA chat, and Pinpoint APRS, during monthly general meetings.
- Manage membership enrollment and dues Membership Dues & Sustaining GiftsCharges a $10 initiation fee for new members and $20 in annual dues for general membership to support organizational sustainability and member services.
strategies · 19
how they think
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- Amateur radio infrastructure development and maintenance radio_infrastructure_support, radio_communication_infrastructureBuilds, maintains, and coordinates access to repeater infrastructure across Arizona, ensuring reliable communication systems for licensed operators and supporting public outreach about amateur radio.
- Behavioral interference management interference_managementAddresses malicious interference and jamming by advising members to ignore offenders, removing the attention they seek and discouraging disruptive behavior without escalation.
- Building and Maintaining Amateur Radio Infrastructure radio_infrastructure_supportThe organization focuses on establishing and sustaining amateur radio repeater infrastructure to facilitate communication among licensed radio operators and support the amateur radio hobby.
- Community outreach and inclusive access tiered_membershipUses repeaters as educational tools to introduce amateur radio to non-hams and youth, while offering tiered membership to include both licensed operators and unlicensed supporters.
- Flexible repeater use with adherence to guidelines user_choice_within_guidelinesThe organization maintains specific operating rules for its repeaters, allowing users to choose repeaters that align with their personal needs and style, while welcoming those who abide by its guidelines.
- Interference Management through Non-Engagement interference_managementThe organization manages malicious interference on its repeaters by advising users to ignore jammers, thereby removing the attention they seek and encouraging them to cease disruptive behavior.
- Maintain and support amateur radio infrastructure radio_infrastructure_supportThe organization focuses on building and maintaining amateur radio repeater infrastructure to support licensed radio operators and relies on users to report operating problems for timely resolution by volunteer site engineers.
- Manage interference through non-engagement interference_managementThe organization discourages malicious interference by advising members to ignore jammers, as this removes the attention they seek and may cause them to stop.
- Member-driven technical engagement member-driven_presentationsEncourages licensed members to present technical or operational topics at general meetings, fostering knowledge sharing and active participation within the amateur radio community.
- Promote organized and professional radio communication structured_communication_and_conductThe organization uses directed radio nets with structured roll calls to facilitate organized communication, enforces specific rules aligned with FCC regulations, and promotes professional operating procedures to maintain a positive public image of the hobby.
- Promoting Professional Operating Procedures and Public ImageThe organization promotes professional and correct operating procedures among Amateur Radio operators to maintain a positive public image of the hobby and uses its repeaters as a public outreach tool to expose the community to Amateur Radio.
- Public outreach through amateur radio community_engagementThe organization uses its repeaters as a public outreach tool to expose the community, including non-hams and children, to Amateur Radio as an interesting, clean, and educational hobby.
- Regulatory compliance and operating standardsEnforces repeater use rules aligned with FCC Part 97 regulations and promotes professional operating procedures to ensure legal compliance and uphold the public image of amateur radio.
- Structured Communication and Emergency Prioritization directed_radio_netsThe organization utilizes directed radio nets with structured roll calls for organized communication and prioritizes emergency traffic over all other uses of its repeaters to ensure critical communications are facilitated.
- Structured radio communication protocols directed_radio_nets, emergency_priority_communicationsUses directed radio nets with organized roll calls and prioritizes emergency traffic to ensure reliable, disciplined communication during routine and critical operations.
- Structured technical reporting system structured_data_collectionImplements a formal process for collecting and analyzing interference reports, enabling systematic documentation and informed response to technical issues.
- Volunteer-Led Governance and Member Participation volunteer_led_governanceThe organization operates with a volunteer-led Board of Directors and encourages member participation in presenting technical or operational topics, fostering a community-driven approach to its mission.
- Volunteer-led governance and coordination volunteer_led_governance, centralized_coordinationOperates without paid staff through a member-elected board, requiring centralized coordination for special events and relying on volunteer engineers to resolve technical issues reported by users.
- Volunteer-led governance and member participation volunteer_led_governanceThe organization operates through a member-elected Board of Directors with no paid staff, indicating a volunteer-led governance model, and encourages member participation in presenting technical or operational topics at general meetings.
named programs · 5
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.
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.