About Us

The Valley Amateur Radio Association is dedicated to service to our community by providing radio communication whenever possible in times of emergency, during emergency preparedness drills and as possible for public events where radio communications can facilitate the safety of the general public. It shall be the purpose of the Valley Amateur Radio Association to further (the) exchange of information and cooperation between members, to promote radio knowledge, fraternalism and individual operating efficiency, and to so conduct club programs and activities as to advance the general interest and welfare of amateur radio in the community.

W4XD is the VARA Club’s callsign. W4XD Joe Moomaw was a founding member of the Valley Amateur Radio Association in Augusta County Virginia.  It was his wish that the club which he helped start would use his callsign. Joe was an avid contester (CW Only) and helped foster that spirit in many of us. He was a great supporter of the club’s Field Day activities. We all remember him fondly and respected him deeply. His QSL page is here.

2023 Club Officers

President	Norman D’Allura	KN4YFI
Vice President	John Lasher	N3GLZ
Secretary	Pat Morgan	AK4VQ
Treasurer	John Chevalaz	KB2LOZ
Board Member	Fred Castello	KF4FC
Board Member	Dave Thomas	WD3O

2022 Club Officers

President	Norman D’Allura	KN4YFI
Vice President	John Lasher	N3GLZ
Secretary	Pat Morgan	AK4VQ
Treasurer	John Chevalaz	KB2LOZ
Board Member	David Fordham (resigned)	KD9LA
Board Member	Dave Thomas	WD3O

2021 Club Officers

President	Norman D’Allura	KN4YFI
Vice President	John Lasher	N3GLZ
Secretary	Pat Morgan	AK4VQ
Treasurer	John Chevalaz	KB2LOZ
Board Member	David Fordham	KD9LA
Board Member	Dave Thomas	WD3O

2020 Club Officers

President	David Fordham	KD9LA
Vice President	Ellsworth Neff	K4LXG
Secretary	David Tanks	AD4TJ
Treasurer	John Chevalaz	KB2LOZ
Board Member	Wayne Boyer	N4EYZ
Board Member	Dave Thomas	WD3O