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SkipWatch is live (no, really)

Posted by Sal Mancuso · November 7, 2026 8:24 AM

Hey gang, After more builds than I care to admit and a hairline that retreated faster than 10m after sunset, SkipWatch is FINALLY on the Apple App Store. Quick pitch: it reads real PSK Reporter spots for your grid and tells you which bands are actually open right now, who's hearing you, and which way to point. Predictions are nice; real reception reports are nicer. What it does: Now: "Should I get on the air?" answered at the top (the other day…

Member of the Month is Coming Soon

WVARA is more than repeaters, radios, antennas, and meetings — it’s the people who bring the club to life. Our upcoming Member of the Month feature will introduce you to some of the operators who make our amateur radio community such an interesting and welcoming place.

Each month, we’ll spotlight a WVARA member and share a little about their journey into amateur radio, their favorite parts of the hobby, current projects, operating interests, and perhaps a story or two from along the way. We’re putting the finishing touches on this new feature now, so check back soon to meet our first featured member!