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Clay N5YJZ may live oversea part of 2027.

Posted by Clay Couger · October 11, 2026 3:18 PM

Folks, I am running for reelection as WVARA secretary, but I am moving to France in 2027. My wife and I have been thinking about living overseas for part of the year for quite some time. This year we put in place a solid plan to move to France. We do not know if we will actually move in 2027, but it is a reasonable possibility. Right now the plan is to live part of the year in Los Gatos and the other part in Paris, France. I do plan to stay acti…

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!