How ERVARC Marketplace works
A free classifieds board where licensed amateur radio operators buy, sell and trade equipment with each other.
Brought to you byElk River Valley Amateur Radio ClubMeetings, nets, events and membership. Find out more about us at ERVARC.com.- 1
Register with your callsign
Create an account with your callsign, name and location. Your email is never shown publicly.
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Post your gear
Add a title, category, condition, price, shipping options and up to 8 photos. You can edit or mark items sold anytime.
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Buyers contact you
Interested hams message you right from the listing. Chat live under Messages, and every inquiry is also tracked under My account.
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Close the deal
Agree on payment and pickup or shipping between yourselves, then mark the listing sold.
Trading safely
Look up the other ham
Every account has a callsign. Check it on QRZ and confirm the name and location match.
Meet in person when you can
Club meetings, hamfests and public places are ideal. Bring a dummy load or power supply to test gear.
Use protected payments when shipping
PayPal Goods & Services or similar gives both sides recourse. Avoid wire transfers and gift cards.
Get details in writing
Agree on price, shipping, packing and insurance before money changes hands. Ask for photos of serial numbers.
Pack it like it's yours
Double-box radios, remove tubes and batteries where appropriate, and insure high-value shipments.
Too good to be true?
Brand-new rigs at half price, pressure to pay fast, or a seller who won't talk on the phone are red flags.