MVARA Members

The MVARA was founded in January 1990 by members Tom WA9TS, Jim K9LBX, Craig N9ETD, Bill N9FDE and Andy KAØSDT

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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 work for the telephone company as a Communications Technician and I like to run CW, QRP, and digital modes." 73, Dan
Oscar, K9WKW	"Hi everyone. I started in ham radio in 1960 with my older brother George. He was my Elmer. George passed away 10-22-04. I owe my success to him." 73, Oscar
Chris, AI4AW	"I was first licensed in in January 2002 as a general and held the call KC9AZL. I upgraded to extra in May 2002. In August 2002, I received the Vanity call N9QS. I changed my call systematically after moving to Georgia in 2003." 73, Chris
Dave, WV9E	"When I was about 12 years old I was tuning the TV for other stations and discovered my first TV DX station, well Iowa anyway. This was my first band opening.  Lucky for me, my Grandpa knew about radio and he encouraged me to learn about more it." 73, Dave