Wisconsin Valley Radio Association Inc. Overview

Wisconsin Valley Radio Association Inc. Overview

Club Details

  • Name: Wisconsin Valley Radio Association Inc.
  • Call Sign: W9SM
  • Annual Report Date: May 24, 2018
  • Meeting Time: First Tuesday of the month at 6:45 PM
  • Meeting Place: Rasmussen College, 1101 Westwood Dr., Wausau, WI 54401
  • Affiliation Date: February 1, 1935
  • Section: Wisconsin (WIA)

Specialties

  • Contesting
  • Digital Modes
  • DXing
  • General Interest
  • Public Service/Emergency Communication
  • Repeaters
  • School or Youth Group Activities
  • VHF/UHF

Services Offered

  • Club Newsletter
  • Entry-Level License Classes
  • General or Higher License Classes
  • License Test Sessions
  • Mentorship
  • On-The-Air Bulletins
  • Packet Radio BBS
  • Repeater Operations

Membership Statistics

  • Total Members: 33
  • Voting Members: 33
  • Licensed Amateur Members: 33
  • ARRL Members: 26

Leadership

  • President/Contact: Joseph W. Schoebel KD9CJX
  • Treasurer: Wendy Aspinwall KC9VIO
  • Secretary: Robert B. Aspinwall AA9RB
  • Vice President: Michael J. Martens KB9VBR

Website


Summary

Founded in 1934, the Wisconsin Valley Radio Association (WVRA) has been a cornerstone of amateur radio in Central Wisconsin. With specialties ranging from contesting and digital modes to public service and youth education, WVRA offers comprehensive services for amateur radio enthusiasts, including licensing classes and mentorship. Monthly meetings at Rasmussen College provide members with opportunities to connect and grow in their radio knowledge, ensuring the WVRA remains an essential part of the amateur radio community.

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