Mountain Repeater Association: Keeping Communication Alive in the Mountains

Mountain Repeater Association: Keeping Communication Alive in the Mountains

Introduction: Hello, today we will introduce the Mountain Repeater Association (MRA), a club dedicated to enhancing amateur radio communication in mountainous regions.

Club Overview:

  • Club Name: Mountain Repeater Association (MRA)
  • Call Sign: K6VE
  • Contact Person: Ken D. Chafin, W6CPA
  • Daytime Phone: (818) 957-1699
  • Evening Phone: (818) 957-1713
  • Email: w6cpa@ircradio.org

Basic Information:

  • Annual Report: November 23rd, 2021
  • Meeting Time: Last Friday of the month at 7:00 PM
  • Meeting Place: 16900 Roscoe Blvd., Van Nuys, CA
  • ARRL Section: Los Angeles (LAX)
  • Affiliation Date: June 13th, 1986

Specialties:

  • Digital Modes
  • General Interest
  • Repeaters
  • VHF/UHF

Services Offered:

  • Entry-Level License Classes
  • General or Higher License Classes
  • License Test Sessions
  • On-The-Air Bulletins
  • Repeater Access

Club Description: The Mountain Repeater Association (MRA) is a group of dedicated amateur radio enthusiasts who specialize in maintaining and operating repeaters to facilitate reliable communication in mountainous regions. The club offers a variety of services to its members, including license classes and test sessions, on-the-air bulletins, and repeater access.

Links: Visit the club's website at http://www.mraradio.org for more information.

Club Statistics:

  • Total Members: 18
  • Voting Members: 18
  • Voting Licensed Amateur Members: 18
  • Voting ARRL Members: 9

Officers:

  • Contact/Editor: Ken D. Chafin, W6CPA
  • President: Leon J. Brown, KC6JAR

Conclusion: The Mountain Repeater Association plays a crucial role in supporting amateur radio communication in mountainous areas. With a strong focus on digital modes, repeaters, and VHF/UHF, MRA offers valuable services and opportunities for amateur radio enthusiasts. Join us to enhance your amateur radio experience. Thanks for watching. For more supporting, please visit talkpod.com.

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