W6LIE — Kern County Central Valley ARC

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EchoLink W6LIE-R · Node 487530 ARES Net · Every Monday 19:00 Local · 145.150 MHz Solar Flux — · A-Index — · K-Index — · Propagation — Primary Repeater · 145.150 MHz PL 100.0 UHF Repeater · 443.900 MHz PL 100.0 Next Meeting · East Bakersfield Veterans Hall · 2101 Ridge Rd EchoLink W6LIE-R · Node 487530 ARES Net · Every Monday 19:00 Local · 145.150 MHz Solar Flux — · A-Index — · K-Index — · Propagation — Primary Repeater · 145.150 MHz PL 100.0 UHF Repeater · 443.900 MHz PL 100.0 Next Meeting · East Bakersfield Veterans Hall · 2101 Ridge Rd

Kern County · Central Valley · Est. 1949

W6LIE

On the Air.

Connecting hams across the Central Valley — from first-call Technicians to seasoned Extras. On the air, in the field, and in the community. Whether you're brand new to radio or a lifelong operator, there's a place for you here.

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Primary Repeater 145.150

UHF Repeater 443.900

EchoLink Node 487530

AllStar 603051

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Next Meeting TBD

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🏆 Ham of the Year · 2025

Congratulations to Our 2025 Ham of the Year

Scott W. Pohlenz

KN6ZAT

For distinguished service and excellence in amateur radio. Scott has shown exceptional dedication to the club and to the amateur radio community throughout Kern County.

📋 VE Test Session · Upcoming

Volunteer Examiner Testing Session

Ready to get your amateur radio license — or upgrade to General or Extra class? Our certified VEs are here to help you take the next step.

— · Doors: 6:00 PM · Testing: 6:30 PM

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📡 New to Ham Radio?

Start Your Ham Radio Journey Today

Ham radio connects you to the world — from local emergency comms to talking with astronauts on the ISS. W6LIE offers study resources, mentoring, and licensing exams right here in Bakersfield.

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☀️ Field Day · June 26–27, 2026

W6LIE Summer Field Day 2026

June 26–27, 2026

📍 Location TBA

Join us for our annual ARRL Field Day — the biggest event on the amateur radio calendar! Operate portable stations, make contacts, and showcase emergency communications skills right here in the Central Valley.

Event Details

⏰ Start: 8:00 AM — ends when the last radio gets packed up
🕐 Minimum 6-hour window · attendance not mandatory for full duration
🍽️ Lunch provided for all attendees
📋 VE Testing on-site — initial licenses & upgrades welcome

We Want Your Ideas!

We're looking for activities to promote Amateur Radio. Share your suggestions on our club nets or e-mail us at info@w6lie.org

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W6LIE repeaters, links, and nets

VHF Repeater

145.150

-600 offset · PL 100.0

Primary Club Repeater / ARES Net

UHF Repeater

443.900

+5 MHz offset · PL 100.0

UHF Repeater

EchoLink

487530

W6LIE-R Node

Connect from anywhere

AllStar

603051

AllStar Link Node

Linked repeater network

ARES Net

MON 19:00

Every Monday · Local Time

145.150 MHz -600 · PL 100.0

Club Calendar

Meetings, events, nets, and special activities

Upcoming Events

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VE Testing Session

6:00 PM Doors · 6:30 PM Testing

MON

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ARES Weekly Net

Every Monday · 19:00 Local · 145.150 -600 PL 100.0

THU

★

Monthly Club Meeting

East Bakersfield Veterans Hall · 7:00 PM

Jun

TBD

ARRL Field Day 2026

Annual outdoor operating event

About W6LIE

The Kern County Central Valley Amateur Radio Club has served Kern County and the surrounding communities since 1949. In 2024 we celebrated 75 years of our callsign, W6LIE.

We're a welcoming club for all license classes and experience levels — from brand new Technicians to longtime Extras. We support emergency communications through ARES, participate in Field Day, POTA, and public service events, and hold regular licensing exams.

W6LIE is recognized by the ARRL as a Special Service Club for our commitment to the community.

75+

Years Active

1949

Founded

ARRL

Special Svc Club

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Join the Club

Membership is open to all licensed amateur radio operators. Annual dues help support our repeaters, events, and community outreach.

Individual

Annual membership

$20 / yr

Family

Household membership

$25 / yr

Student

Full-time student

$15 / yr

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Mail a check to: KCCVARC · P.O. Box 743, Bakersfield, CA 93302
Questions? info@w6lie.org