MVARA Members

The MVARA was founded in January 1990 by present and passed members Jim K9LBX (SK), Craig N9ETD, Bill N9FDE, Andy KAØSDT and Tom WA9TS.

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Craig, N9ETD	"Well, my interest in radio started sometime in my teen years. That would be the mid 1970's when CB radio was popular. My Dad got me started there." 73, Craig
Bill, N9FDE	"HI, my name is Bill Kleinschmidt and my call is N9FDE. My interest in radio started at an early age with my grandparents old Silvertone Shortwave radio." 73, Bill
Dan, W9FCC	"Born and raised in Sioux City Iowa. I'm a retired CenturyLink Communications Technician and I like to run CW, QRP, and digital modes." 73, Dan
Cory, KC9NOJ	I am still learning the in's and out's of HF and VHF with the help of my fellow hams in the Mississippi Valley Amateur Radio Association.    73, Cory
Eric, N9LG	I received  my tech. ticket in December 2018 , Been having a Great time every since.    73, Eric
Tom, WA9TS	In 1967 at 10 years old, Marty received walkie talkies (CB) for Christmas and my communications interest started.       73, Tom
Scott, KA9FOX	I got interested in ham radio during the CB Radio craze in the 70s while I was 10 years old.       73, Scott
John, N9ARL	My whole Career in Ham Radio started with a Baofeng HT.  Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pa.   I got my ticket in 2016 and Learn something new everyday.       73, John
Tim, N9CD	I’ve been a licensed amateur radio operator (call sign N9CD) for only a short time. I dove into ham radio with great enthusiasm. I especially enjoy chasing DX and participating in contests.       73, Tim
Jason, N9MOE	“Hi, my name is Jason N9MOE. I enjoy the many aspects of Amateur Radio.”          73, Jason