Centralia Wireless Association

Name changed to Centralia Wireless Association. Second World War - Government Order #87 removes ALL Amateur Radio frequencies from use for the duration unless specially directed in the interest of national defense. August 21 and November 15, 1945 Government Orders #127 and #130 with amendments re-opens Amateur bands of operation in stages. New band... s established. An informal group formed the Marion County Amateur Radio Club, later joined by members of the original CWA. Code and theory classes were started with several receiving Novice (WN) licenses. Formalization of the club with bylaws and a constitution begun by the group. The original name "Centralia Wireless Association" was resurrected courtesy of Max Wright, W9DLV an original charter member. Constitution and bylaws adopted with 50 charter members of the new club. CWA incorporated under the State of Illinois "General Not for Profit Corporation" Act. First club repeater setup in Odin, IL, on two meter band. First certified VE license examination conducted. The Centralia Wireless Association has held three club call signs: 1996 - W9CWA Vanity call applied for and granted. Historical Museum Radio Display Project started. The club developed and published its own website on the Internet: www.w9cwa.net. EchoLink: A world wide computer-based communications program for amateur radio operators is linked, via an interface, into the club's 2 meter VHF repeater on the frequency of 147.270 MHz Ray Millmaker, age 95, will be celebrating his 96th birthday this year. Ray is the oldest living charter member of the Centralia Wireless Association. The area's youngest ham becomes a club member. Miranda Dailey, KC9ZMS, gets her Technician class license and becomes a member at just 5 years old.Read More