Field Day · Jun 2026
Volunteers needed for Field Day 2026
Sign up to help operate, log, and set up antennas for our biggest on-air event of the year.
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Amateur radio in Wise County, Texas
A welcoming community of operators across North Central Texas — on the air and on the ground.
Bi-Weekly Readiness Net
A bi-weekly net held on the 2nd and 4th Mondays at 7:00 PM on the WFARC W5WFR 442.600, PL 131.8 repeater.
We hope that everyone will at least check in to the net, and advise Net Control, "No traffic", if you do not want to remain, or be called later for any comments.
On The Air
Repeaters & Nets
All repeaters use a 131.8 Hz PL tone. New to the area? Just key up and say hello.
Weekly Net
Bi-Weekly Readiness Net
2nd & 4th Mondays · 7:00 PM
W5WFR · 442.600 · PL 131.8
Everyone is welcome to check in. Just give your call and let Net Control know you're listening — no traffic required.
About the Club
A welcoming home for hams in Wise County
The West Fork Amateur Radio Club brings together operators across Wise County and the surrounding counties of North Central Texas, all sharing one hobby — and a willingness to lend a hand on the air and in the community.
New or experienced, licensed or just curious, you're invited to join us at a meeting and make a contact.
4th Thu
Monthly meeting
4
Area repeaters
ARRL
Affiliated club
Monthly Meeting
4th Thursday, 7:00 PM
Every month · guests always welcome
Paradise Fire Department
303 Main St, Paradise, TX 76073
Upcoming Events
Full calendar →Jun
18
Regular Club Meeting
7:00 PM · American Communications, Bridgeport
Jun
26
ARRL Field Day 2026
Jun 26–27 · 24 hours on the air
Jun
27
VE Testing Session
11:00 AM · at the Field Day site
Jul
23
Regular Club Meeting
7:00 PM · Paradise Fire Department
Club News
Testing
Pre-register for the June 27 exam
Earn or upgrade your license right before Field Day. Walk-ins welcome, but pre-registration speeds things up.
Register on ham.study →Get Licensed
Earn your ticket with us
We host Volunteer Examiner (VE) testing sessions throughout the year. Whether it's your first license or an upgrade, our examiners will get you on the air.
Technician
Your entry license — get on VHF/UHF and our repeaters.
General
Open up HF and talk around the world on the bands.
Amateur Extra
Full privileges across every amateur band.
Free Mentoring
Club Elmers help you study and pass — just ask.
Weather & Emergencies
When the weather turns, we're on the air
Our members support storm spotting and emergency communications across the region, relaying critical information between spotters, the National Weather Service, and local emergency management.
SKYWARN®
Trained spotters reporting severe weather to the NWS in real time.
ARES®
Amateur Radio Emergency Service — volunteer communications when it counts.
APRS Stations
Automatic Position Reporting weather stations across the county.
Photos
From the field
Antennas
Christmas Party
Fox Hunt
Special Events
The Shack
Placeholder tiles — drop in your own Field Day and event photos when we build out the gallery.
Connect on the air and online
Join the Community
Become a member, chat on Discord, or reach out — we're always glad to welcome new radio enthusiasts.