MBARC
Serving the Morongo Basin, associated communities and the world since 1971.
Welcome
Welcome to the Morongo Basin Amateur Radio Club, Inc. (MBARC), serving the Morongo Basin, associated communities and the world since 1971.
To promote community-wide understanding of the amateur radio communications service available to the public during times of emergency or natural disaster.
To organize and train units capable of maintaining communications during emergencies as a public service.
To promote interest and proficiency in amateur radio communications with respect to improving operating and technical skills.
To conduct activities and programs to advance the general interest and welfare of amateur radio in our community.
To promote radio science as a creative, exploratory endeavor of scientific research and development within the amateur radio context. Areas of interest include but are not limited to such aspects as propogation, digital communications, satellite communication, the blending of Internet and radio, electronic theory, microwave communications and exotic phenomenon such as Long Delayed Echos.
- To have fun with Amateur Radio!
An Amateur Radio license, which requires an examination and is issued by the Federal Communications Commission, is required to transmit on Amateur Radio frequencies. Becoming licensed is easier than you might think! The Morongo Basin Amateur Club can help you get started. Click here to visit our guide to our how to get licensed page.
Upcoming Events
Anyone with an interest in Amateur Radio may attend our meetings - you do not have to be licensed (though getting your license is highly encouraged). Please note that the meeting date, time and location have changed permenantly to 1400 (2 PM) the third Saturday of the month at the Yucca Mesa Community Center located at 3133 Balsa Avenue in Yucca Valley (Yucca Mesa).
Meetings
17 May 2025 - Regular Club Meeting
21 June 2025 - Regular Club Meeting
19 July 2025 - Regular Club Meeting
16 August 2025 - Regular Club Meeting
Other Events
28-29 June 2025 - Field Day 2025
18 October 2025 - Club Halloween Party
18 October 2025 - Club 2026 Board Officer Nominations
18 November 2025 - Club 2026 Board Officer Elections
Club Networks
WEEKLY TUESDAY NIGHT CLUB NET
The Morongo Basin Amateur Radio Club conducts a weekly net Tuesday night at 1900 Pacific. The purpose of this net is to promote fellowship, test equipment
and disseminate bulletins and information of interest to the amateur radio community. You do not need to be a member of MBARC in order to participate - all
licensed amateur radio operators are welcome!
WEEKLY MONDAY NIGHT ARES NET
The Amateur Radio Emergency Services net weekly net is conducted Monday night at 1915 Pacific. The purpose of this net is to disseminate local area
information, to pass-on Orange Section ARES information and bulletins, to check our equipment and enlighten the amateur community with items of interest.
You do not need to be an ARES member in order to participate - all licensed amateur radio operators interested in public service are welcome!
DAILY "CAWFEE TAWK" NET
Cawfee Tawk is an informal net is held seven days a week at 1000 Pacific on the Morongo Basin Amateur Radio Club Linked Repeater System. Discussions are on
any topic that may be of interest. You do not need to be a member of MBARC in order to participate - all licensed amateur radio operators are welcome!
FAQs
Questions and answers not covered by the FAQs may be referred to MBARC's administration. Contact information can be found on our contact page.
1. When and where are MBARC meetings held?
Meetings of the Morongo Basin Amateur Radio Club are held on the third Saturday of the month at 1400 (2:00 PM) Pacific Time at the Yucca Mesa Community Center.
2. Where is the Yucca Mesa Community Center located?
The Yucca Mesa Community Center's address is 3133 Balsa Avenue in Yucca Valley (Yucca Mesa).
3. Do I need an amateur radio license to participate in MBARC meetings?
No, all that is required to participate in a meeting of the Morongo Basin Amateur Radio Club is an interest in amateur radio, though getting an amateur radio licene is certainly encouraged.
4. How do I get an amateur radio license?
Click here to visit our testing page.
5. How do I become a member of the Morongo Basin Amateur Radio Club?
Beginning 1 January 2024, the annual club membership dues are $30 for an individual, $40 for a family and $20 for active duty military. The Membership/Membership renewal form can be found here.
6. What VHF/UHF repeaters can be accessed from the Morongo Basin?
Our Linked Repeater System
Yucca Valley
W6BA repeater on 146.790 MHz (- shift, 136.5).
29 Palms
W6BA repeater on 147.060 MHz (+ shift, 136.5).
Landers
WB6CDF repeater on 447.580 MHz (- shift, 173.8)
Pipes Canyon
AD6G Simplex Node on 446.120 MHz (no shift, TSql 146.2)*
*Please note: This is a simplex node, not a repeater. You must wait for the carrier to drop before transmitting.
Additional information on other area repeaters can be found on our repeaters page.