Utah High Desert Amateur Radio Club

About the Utah High Desert Amateur Radio Club

The Utah High Desert Amateur Radio Club is a regional group of amateur radio enthusiasts. We strive to enhance the amateur radio infrastructure by refurbishing older repeater equipment, helping to deploy repeaters in underserved locations and underutilized bands, and building systems to better serve the overall amateur radio community.

Infrastructure & repeater modernization
Underserved areas & underutilized bands
Community service & emergency comms

Our Mission

Our mission is to promote and support amateur radio as a valuable resource for communication, education, and community service. We aim to foster a welcoming environment for all radio amateurs, whether they are new to the hobby or seasoned operators.

Our Callsign & Why This Site Exists

The Utah High Desert Amateur Radio Club operates under the club callsign KK7OZA. This site is part of UHDARC’s mission to strengthen amateur radio capability by sharing practical resources, build notes, and real-world lessons learned from maintaining dependable infrastructure.

You will find repeater and system information, documentation, and training material intended to reduce guesswork, improve reliability, and help operators at every experience level learn faster and operate with confidence.

Core Contributors

  • Sammi — KA7EGC
    Sammi is the mastermind of building duplexers and antennas, and is a master machinist and welder. Her work makes precision fabrication and field-ready mechanical solutions possible when systems have to be built correctly and built to last.
  • Alan - N7GAD
    Alan is a mastermind with electronics and building repeaters. He focuses on practical engineering that turns equipment into reliable, serviceable systems designed for long-term operation.
  • Nathan - KF7KGN
    Nathan is a developer focused on RF systems and IT systems. He builds the software, automation, and technical platforms that support UHDARC infrastructure, dashboards, and educational tools.

What is Ham Radio?

Ham radio, also known as amateur radio, is a popular hobby and service that brings people, electronics, and communication together. People use ham radio to talk across towns, around the world, or even into space, all without the internet or cell phones. It's fun, social, educational, and can be a lifeline during times of need.

Ham radio operators, often called “hams,” use various frequencies for communication and are licensed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the United States. Hams have been instrumental in disaster relief efforts, providing emergency communication when other systems fail.

  • Repeater Systems
    Refurbish and deploy reliable repeater infrastructure.
  • Coverage Expansion
    Support underserved locations and practical band usage.
  • Community Support
    Encourage education, mentoring, and emergency readiness.