WELCOME!
The Tonto Amateur Radio Association (TARA) is a group of local Amateur Radio Operators (HAMs) that are dedicated to the enjoyment, growth and advocacy of access to the radio spectrum as well as service to our community through education and emergency communication efforts.
Guests are always welcome at club meetings. If you are interested in Amateur Radio, are a GMRS Operator, want to know how to become an FCC Licensed HF, VHF or UHF operator, then we would love to meet you. We can show you how to get a license, what type of radios and antennas you will need to match your interests, and pretty much anything else you would like to know. Why not come to our next meeting and say hello? – DOWNLOAD OUR INFORMATION SHEET HERE (pdf)
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TARA Monthly Meetings and Breakfasts
Next Regular Meeting: October 11, 2025 — Normally the second Saturday of each month.
Where: Payson Center for Success, 514 W. Wade Ln, Payson. *** Satellite Map ***
When: 9:00 am.
Presentation: KJ7YYI Woody Phillips – “How to Program Your HT” , Pre-Class assignment: READ YOUR MANUAL, and bring your HT to the meeting!
If you would like to make a presentation at an upcoming meeting, please contact Rick, KJ7ROX
Next Breakfast: Saturday, August 30, 2025 [Breakfasts on the last Saturday of each month – See Calendar]
Where: Tiny’s Restaurant – Rt. 260, Payson, AZ
When: 8:00 am
Equipment Status:
VHF Repeater: OPERATIONAL
UHF Repeater: OPERATIONAL
TARA is a proud supporter of Science In Motion!
Our Groups.IO Page is : https://groups.io/g/TARA-n7tar/topics
Visit our YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@N7TAR
The Latest Website Changes as of 9/13/2025
- NetLogger Instructional Videos added to Resources page
- Gila County Breakfast Club Net added to Repeaters/Nets Page
- Uploaded August Minutes
- Uploaded Latest Roster
- Uploaded August Financials