The Guadalupe Valley Amateur Radio Club invites local amateur radio operators, prospective hams, friends and families to join us for ARRL Field Day 2026, Saturday and Sunday, June 27–28.
Field Day is amateur radio’s annual open house and one of the biggest operating events of the year. Radio clubs and individual operators across North America set up stations, make contacts, test their skills and equipment, and demonstrate how amateur radio supports communication, preparedness and community service.
This year, GVARC will once again gather at Mike WQ5C’s QTH on River Road in New Braunfels for a relaxed weekend of operating, learning and socializing. The club plans to operate a home station on emergency power along with a temporary station.
The Guadalupe Valley Amateur Radio Club invites local amateur radio operators, prospective hams, friends and families to join us for ARRL Field Day 2026, Saturday and Sunday, June 27–28.
Field Day is amateur radio’s annual open house and one of the biggest operating events of the year. Radio clubs and individual operators across North America set up stations, make contacts, test their skills and equipment, and demonstrate how amateur radio supports communication, preparedness and community service.
This year, GVARC will once again gather at Mike WQ5C’s QTH on River Road in New Braunfels for a relaxed weekend of operating, learning and socializing. The club plans to operate a home station on emergency power along with a temporary station.
As always, GVARC’s approach is simple:
Licensed operators are encouraged to get on the air, and visitors are welcome to stop by, see amateur radio in action and learn more about the hobby. Whether you are an experienced ham, newly licensed, thinking about getting your license, or simply curious about radio, you are invited to join us.
Operators are welcome to continue through the evening and overnight, although GVARC activity typically winds down around 11:00 p.m.
Mike WQ5C’s QTH
3485 River Road
New Braunfels, TX 78132
One of the highlights of GVARC Field Day will be the Saturday evening cookout and potluck dinner. The club will provide the meat, with plans for hamburgers and hot dogs or sausage at a minimum.
Those attending are encouraged to bring an appetizer, side dish, dessert, drinks or other items to round out the meal. GVARC is planning for approximately 30 to 50 people at dinner, so a wide variety of contributions will be appreciated.
Members may sign up through the GVARC Groups.io Field Day potluck discussion or at the club’s regular Saturday breakfast gathering at Granzin’s BBQ.
One of the highlights of GVARC Field Day will be the Saturday evening cookout and potluck dinner. The club will provide the meat, with plans for hamburgers and hot dogs or sausage at a minimum.
Those attending are encouraged to bring an appetizer, side dish, dessert, drinks or other items to round out the meal. GVARC is planning for approximately 30 to 50 people at dinner, so a wide variety of contributions will be appreciated.
Members may sign up through the GVARC Groups.io Field Day potluck discussion or at the club’s regular Saturday breakfast gathering at Granzin’s BBQ.
And, as tradition requires, any suitable leftovers may become part of Sunday morning’s breakfast tacos!
Field Day is open to all hams, prospective hams and their families — including the youngsters. Come for the radios, stay for the food and fellowship, and enjoy a weekend with the Guadalupe Valley Amateur Radio Club.
No license is required to visit and learn more about amateur radio.
Join GVARC for Field Day June 27–28, 2026!
Information courtesy of Dave Schreier, AF5PL and Mike Pfeuffer, WQ5C.
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The GVARC Annual Meeting will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026, in conjunction
with the normal Saturday morning breakfast gathering at Granzins BBQ on San Antonio Street
in New Braunfels. The meeting will begin at approximately 8:00 AM, briefly interrupting breakfast
discussions, and will be conducted as efficiently as possible.
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The GVARC Annual Meeting** will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026, in conjunction with the normal Saturday morning breakfast gathering at Granzins BBQ on San Antonio Street in New Braunfels. The meeting will begin at approximately 8:00 AM, briefly interrupting breakfast discussions, and will be conducted as efficiently as possible.
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In addition to routine club business, all dues-paying GVARC members will be eligible to vote in the election of the Vice President and Secretary at this meeting.
Annual dues are payable in January and are $20 for an individual membership or $30 for a family membership. Dues may be paid by cash or check, and our treasurer, Mike Pfeuffer (WQ5C), will be happy to accept them.
Thank you to all GVARC members for your continued support and participation, and best wishes for a great start to the new year.
Information courtesy of Dave Schreier, AF5PL.
Great progress has been made at the new repeater site. Over the past week, the team has completed the equipment move, secured power and grounding, and begun on-air testing of both repeaters.
Recent adjustements to the initial configuration has resulted in significantly improved system performane on both bands.
The 147.000 MHz repeater is now transmitting with range comparable to the previous site, though receive sensitivity still needs minor adjustment. The likely cause is a shifted tuning stub on the VHF duplexer, which will be corrected soon.
The 443.850 MHz repeater is performing markedly better. Additional signal reports from outlying areas are welcome to help with fine-tuning.
Next steps include final duplexer alignment, adding battery backup, and reestablishing Wires-X and remote access.
Information courtesy of Mike WQ5C and others involved in the project.
“It is once again time for our quarterly meeting. It will be held on Oct 11th at Granzins BBQ and will convene about 8 AM. As always, in respect for the serious, ongoing discussions this will interrupt, we will do what we can to complete the meeting as quickly as practical.”
— Dave, AF5PL
“Mark it on your calendar; the GVARC Christmas Party is on Saturday, December 13th at Granzins BBQ in the same location as we have our normal Saturday breakfast.
Plan on being there at 6’ish PM or a tad before. Get a beverage of your choice and meet in the private room. About 6 or when stomachs demand, we’ll all go and order what we wish for dinner off of the menu.
All GVARC members and family are invited. Additionally, any other friends of GVARC are welcome whether licensed or not or an “official” member of GVARC or not.
Please join us to celebrate friendship, our hobby, and the holiday season.
NOTE: In addition to the Christmas party, the normal Saturday club breakfast get together is still on so come to one or both as you wish.”
— Dave, AF5PL