W1AW/7
NEVADA 2026
Nevada takes the microphone as part of the ARRL America250 Worked All States celebration. Amateur radio operators throughout the Silver State have an opportunity to activate the historic W1AW/7 callsign from October 28 through November 3, 2026.
Sin City Repeater Group, Inc. (W7RPT), an ARRL-designated Special Service Club, is proud to participate in this statewide operating event alongside our sister club, the Mabuhay DX Club of Nevada (NA7LV).
THE SILVER STATE ON THE AIR
THROUGH
NOVEMBER 3
2026
PART OF THE ARRL AMERICA250
WORKED ALL STATES PROGRAM
W7RPT + NA7LV
OCTOBER 30 PUBLIC ACTIVATION
What Is W1AW/7 Nevada?
W1AW is the callsign of the Hiram Percy Maxim Memorial Station at ARRL headquarters in Newington, Connecticut. During the 2026 America250 Worked All States celebration, authorized operators throughout the United States are helping bring the W1AW portable callsign to the airwaves from every state.
From October 28 through November 3, 2026, Nevada amateur radio operators are authorized to participate in the state’s W1AW/7 activation during their assigned operating periods.
This is a coordinated statewide ARRL operating opportunity. It is not an event exclusively operated or controlled by any one Nevada amateur radio club.
America’s 250th Anniversary
The ARRL America250 Worked All States program celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence through amateur radio activity throughout 2026.
One Historic Callsign
Authorized stations throughout Nevada operate as W1AW/7 during their reserved operating periods, allowing amateur radio operators across the world to contact the Silver State.
Multiple Bands and Modes
Participating stations may operate on eligible amateur radio bands using CW, phone, and digital modes, subject to operating privileges and event rules. The 60-meter band is excluded.
More Than a Radio Club. A Commitment to Service.
On October 5, 2026, the American Radio Relay League designated Sin City Repeater Group, Inc. (W7RPT) as an ARRL Special Service Club.
The designation recognizes amateur radio organizations that demonstrate a broader commitment to public service, amateur radio education, operator development, emergency communications, and activities that strengthen the amateur radio community.
For Sin City Repeater Group, participation in W1AW/7 Nevada is an opportunity to put those commitments into practice. It combines real operating activity with public engagement, education, and collaboration across amateur radio organizations.
Sin City Repeater Group is also an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, an ARRL-affiliated club, and an ARRL-recognized contest club serving Las Vegas and Southern Nevada.
EXPLORE OUR CLUB HISTORYWhat Does Special Service Club Mean?
ARRL Special Service Club recognition reflects an organization’s commitment to advancing amateur radio through meaningful activities and service.
- Amateur radio education and mentoring
- Public demonstrations and STEM outreach
- Public-service and emergency communications
- Technical experimentation and training
- Operating events and contest participation
- Development of reliable amateur radio communications infrastructure
DESIGNATED OCTOBER 5, 2026
W1AW/7 Comes to Las Vegas!
St. Anthony of Padua Trunk-or-Treat
Join Sin City Repeater Group and the Mabuhay DX Club of Nevada for an amateur radio demonstration during the parish’s annual Trunk-or-Treat celebration.
Las Vegas, Nevada
Mabuhay DX Club of Nevada NA7LV
What Can Visitors Expect?
Visitors will have an opportunity to see amateur radio equipment, learn how radio communications work, meet experienced operators, and discover how amateur radio connects people across cities, states, and countries.
Our volunteers will explain the role of amateur radio in emergency communications, technical education, experimentation, and community service. The W1AW/7 operating demonstration will provide a real-world example of amateur radio activity.
No amateur radio license is required to visit, observe, or ask questions. Radio transmissions will be conducted under the supervision of appropriately licensed control operators in accordance with FCC regulations.
This event also demonstrates the value of cooperation between amateur radio organizations. Sin City Repeater Group and NA7LV maintain their own identities, but share a commitment to promoting amateur radio throughout Southern Nevada.
How to Operate W1AW/7
Licensed amateur radio operators located in Nevada may participate in the state’s assigned W1AW/7 activation by reserving an available operating period and following the statewide coordinator’s instructions.
Open the official Nevada signup spreadsheet and carefully read the instructions on the “Sign-up READ Me” worksheet.
Choose an available band, mode, and operating period on the “SIGN UP HERE” worksheet.
Only one W1AW/7 station may operate on the same band and mode at the same time. Different bands or modes may operate simultaneously.
Follow all FCC operating rules and the limitations of your amateur radio license.
The ARRL America250 program permits eligible bands and modes except 60 meters.
Maintain an accurate electronic log and follow the Nevada coordinator’s instructions for submitting your contacts.
The Nevada coordinator’s signup instructions specify a November 30, 2026 log deadline.
Important Operating Information
- Nevada activation: October 28 through November 3, 2026.
- W1AW/7 is a statewide ARRL operating opportunity.
- Operators must reserve appropriate band and mode slots.
- All participating stations must comply with FCC regulations.
- The 60-meter band is excluded.
- Contacts through repeaters or internet linking systems do not qualify for the America250 Worked All States award.
- ARRL uses Logbook of The World for America250 award confirmations.
OFFICIAL ARRL AMERICA250 RULES
W1AW/7 Nevada FAQ
When is W1AW/7 operating from Nevada?
Nevada’s second 2026 activation runs from October 28 through November 3, 2026. Consult the official operating schedule for exact assigned periods.
Is W1AW/7 the callsign of Sin City Repeater Group?
No. W1AW/7 is the ARRL portable callsign assigned for authorized Nevada operators during the statewide activation. Sin City Repeater Group’s regular club callsign is W7RPT.
What is an ARRL Special Service Club?
An ARRL Special Service Club is an affiliated amateur radio organization recognized for a broader commitment to amateur radio development, education, public service, and community involvement.
Sin City Repeater Group, Inc. received this designation on October 5, 2026.
Are Sin City Repeater Group and NA7LV working together?
Yes. Sin City Repeater Group, Inc. W7RPT and the Mabuhay DX Club of Nevada NA7LV are sister clubs collaborating on the October 30 amateur radio demonstration at St. Anthony of Padua Trunk-or-Treat in Las Vegas.
Do I need an amateur radio license to attend?
No. Families, children, and visitors are welcome to observe the demonstration and learn more about amateur radio. Licensed control operators will supervise radio transmissions.
Can I participate in W1AW/7 without joining a club?
Yes. Eligible licensed Nevada operators may reserve available operating slots through the statewide signup process. Participation is not restricted to Sin City Repeater Group members.
How are W1AW/7 contacts confirmed?
ARRL America250 Worked All States contacts are confirmed through Logbook of The World (LoTW). ARRL does not plan separate paper QSL cards for W1AW portable contacts in this program.
The Special Event Ends. The Radio Community Continues.
Sin City Repeater Group, Inc. is a Las Vegas amateur radio organization for operators who want to learn, operate, build, and contribute.
As an ARRL Special Service Club and IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we advance amateur radio through technical training, mentoring, public service, operating activities, and the development of reliable repeater infrastructure throughout Southern Nevada.
If you are looking for an active Las Vegas ham radio club, we invite you to discover what makes Sin City Repeater Group different.
DISCOVER SIN CITY REPEATER GROUP CONTACT W7RPTAdditional Information
ARRL America250 Worked All States Program
Nevada W1AW/7 Statewide Operating Information