Welcome to the High Desert Amateur Radio Group 
W7JVO
The High Desert Amateur Radio Group is dedicated to the advancement and enjoyment of amateur radio, and to promote our hobby, help with community service activities, explore new tecnologies, support public events and many other types of ham radio activities.
We have an extensive linked repeater system that stretches across much of Central and Eastern Oregon and parts of Southern Washington
What is Ham Radio? Getting Licensed
OUR NEW POWELL BUTTE REPEATER IS UP AND RUNNING.
See our Repeater link above for more details.
THURSDAY NIGHTS MONTHLY MEETINGS FOR 2026 ARE NOW BEING HELD AT THE ODOT OFFICES
Please NOTE new time for monthly meetings.
First Thursday of each month at 6pm.
NOTE: April 2nd, 2026 is next meetup!
Click here for meeting information
NEW NET on Mt Bachelor Thurs at 7:30pm
Central Oregon Emergency Prepardness
See Repeater link above for repeater details.
The HIDARG SHACK...is ONLINE and is a great way to get info and stay connected.
HiDARG Groups at https://hidarg-shack.groups.io
Groups.IO is reserved for current and past HiDARG members only
However we do make exceptions for other interested hams provided they have something to contribute.
Please note some HiDARG Polices on the Groups Home Page
Please contact maxv @ horizonps.com for those wishing to find out more.
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Our Wed lunch meetings take place at Jake's Diner just behind the East Bend Liquor Store.
If heading East do a left turn between the store and the Chevron Station.
FOLKS show up around 11am. The informal meeting starts at about 12 noon.
NEW!!!! for 2025 Unless notified otherwise.
Each 4th Wed of the month will be a board meeting following the lunch meeting.
Membership and public are invited to attend. Prior to the meeting the board will accept comments
from members to add to the meeting agenda.
Zoom login info will be sent out a day or so prior to the meeting.
HiDARG's 440 Fusion System has its OWN room
Central-OR at 00738 443.750+ T156.7 Wires X 90738
HiDARG supports many public events throughout the year, please check out our Event Support Menu Above
If your are a licensed ham contact any board member if interested in helping with any events.
HAM CRAM CLASSES at COCC are available 4 times a year.
Next Class is scheduled SAT March 14th, 2026
Click here for more information and to sign up.
What the heck's this HamWan stuff I hear floating around, now it is ARDEN
If you want to get in on the scoop and discussions, please contact Jeff KE7ACY or Max KF7MAX
If you have even a passing interest just send an email include your full name and call sign.
You can be removed at any time if you wish.
What is Ham Radio? Getting Licensed