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Amateur Radio in and around the Red River Valley Area of Northeast Texas

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Club History

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The Red River Valley Amateur Radio Club (RRVARC) was organized in 1973. The first Club officers were President Bobby Castebury, Vice President Jerry Keisler, Secretary-Treasurer Bertie Todd and Activities Manager John Huffman. From the Paris News (May 27, 1973), the Charter members of the Club were licensed radio operators John Huffman, Aileen Castelbury, Jerry Keisler, Bobby Castlebury, Paul Daniels, Bertie and Alvin Todd, all of Paris.

Members that were studying for a license were Edna Archibald, Pat Keisler, HA Hussey, CL Gugler, Michael Rice, Mary Beth O’Neill and Kay Ransom, all of Paris, and Tommy Shoulders of Clarksville.

Jerry Keisler reached out to ARRL about the status of the Club and ARRL confirmed that it was an affiliated club.  That means that 2023 will be the 50th Anniversary of RRVARC being an affiliated club!

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Repeater Work

Tour de Paris

First Repeater 1976

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Who We Are

Red River Valley Amateur Radio Club (RRVARC) is a licensed FCC radio operator (WB5RDD) and an affiliate of the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) – The National Association for Amateur Radio®.

Club members – hams – are persons interested in amateur radio operations and public service. The Club and its members participate in public service events such as the Tour de Paris, Field Day and educational activities, as well as during emergency preparedness activations.

Non-Profit Organization

The RRVARC is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization.

Where We Meet

The Red River Valley Amateur Radio Club meets at Paris Municipal Court (2910 Clarksville St, Paris, TX 75460) usually on the 4th Saturday of each month.

Note: Special events like Field Day and some November and December meetings are excepted.  Check the events calendar for special location, dates and time.

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