Spring Fever Swap Meet

Spring Fever Swap Meet

The MVARA Spring Fever Swap Meet will take place on March 1st, 2025, from 8am-Noon (setup at 7am), at the Onalaska American Legion.  VE Testing will be held (pre-registration required), DXCC & VUCC QSL Card Checking available, Food & Refreshments for sale.  $5...
Skywarn Recognition Day 2024

Skywarn Recognition Day 2024

Skywarn Recognition Day was held at the National Weather Service in La Crosse on December 7, 2024.  Thank you to everyone who came out today to help. It was a great day for weather in December. And, we had a great crew. Below, you will find photos from the event,...
JOTA with the BSA

JOTA with the BSA

The MVARA, in conjunction with the Gateway Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) hosted a great fun filled day of Ham Radio on Saturday on October 19th, 2024, during this year’s Jamboree-on-the-Air (JOTA).  Jamboree-on-the-Air, or JOTA, is the largest...
2024 Raffle Fundraiser

2024 Raffle Fundraiser

Thank you to everyone that participated in our 2024 Raffle Fundraiser.  Proceeds from this fundraiser make it possible to help cover some of our expenses, including the maintenance of our emergency communications bus.  The drawing was held on Wednesday, August 7th, at...
Field Day 2024

Field Day 2024

MVARA participated in the 2024 ARRL Field Day.  We set up outside Prairie View Elementary, located at 1201 Newport Lane in Holmen, WI (just north of Holmen).   MVARA entered Field Day in the 2A category using the callsign W9MVA, with two full-time HF stations, plus a...