James Jorgenson – WA7JNJ
President
Thank you for checking out our club website, and learning more about our board members!
Snohomish County Hams Club has been instrumental in my ham radio journey from when I first stopped by a summer Field Day event to check things out. The clubs license testing sessions were helpful as I received the Tech license in 2017, and General license in 2018. Ham Radio events like 7QP (7th Area QSO Party) & ARRL Field Day have been great times to get on the air when I was still learning, along with spending time with others interested in this great hobby!
Much of my radio passion has been operating from various summits (Summits on the Air) or park (Parks on the Air). I began to share about ham radio adventures on YouTube with a goal of inspiring others to keep learning about ham radio and exploring great places.
It is an honor to serve as club president! Please reach out if you have questions, are interested in getting more involved, or anything else that may help support your ham radio journey.
Email: jamesnjorgenson@gmail.com
Tim Kephart – KJ7AKV
Vice President
Hello and welcome to the WA7LAW web site.
After retiring from the US Marines in September of 2001 I went to work for my father-in-law at a commercial door company located in Everett.
I enjoy FT-8 and other digital modes. I also enjoy 7QP and Field Day. The best part is getting together with club members and having fun and enjoying the camaraderie.
Tim – KJ7AKV
Email: tlk-sjk@comcast.net
Rich Patton – KK7SHN
Secretary
Thanks for checking out our club! I’ve been fascinated by radios since childhood, starting with building a crystal radio kit with my dad and spending hours talking on his CB radio on Friday nights. Radios have played a significant role in my life, even extending to my career as a Park Ranger, where I worked outdoors and communication is essential. Growing up in Washington State, I’ve always had a deep connection with the outdoors, not only through my work but also by frequently exploring our beautiful mountains while “Overlanding.” Recognizing the need for better communication in remote areas, I earned my Technician License in March of 2024. Soon after, I joined the Snohomish County Hams Club, where I’ve been learning and growing alongside an amazing group of members.
Email: secretary@wa7law.org
Randy Mather – AJ7B
Treasurer
I have been a licensed amateur radio operator since 1964. Initially licensed as WN7BCS as a novice. About a year later, upgraded to conditional and changed the call sign to WA7BCS. Went into the Navy at that point to learn more about electronics. Navy Electronics school back then was a pretty good way to advance in the electronic field and a good way avoid being drafted into the Army. While serving at NAS Lemoore, I upgraded to Advanced and got a new call: WB6RYG. Got out of the Navy and moved up here to get out of the 100 degree or more summers. Took the Extra exam and earned the call I now have: AJ7B.
I joined the Snohomish County Hams club to help keep the hobby alive. I like to get on the air (nets mostly) and enjoy teaching newbies about the hobby. In addition to being on the board, I am also the Treasurer and the VE Coordinator for the club. I have been a member of the club since 2013 and still enjoy participating on club events.
Email: Treasurer@wa7law.org
Curt Green – N7OBI
Director, Position 1
Graduated BSEET from DeVry institute of technology
MSCIS university of Phoenix
Ham license in 1990
35 years software engineering, 25 at Boeing.
As many trips to Disneyland and Hawaii as possible. A few years ago did both on the same trip. I went on the trip to Hawaii with my sons to scatter their mom’s ashes. I thought we needed a fun time after so went to Disneyland.
Gary Evans – AB7RK
Director, Position 2
Gary was first licensed as a Novice in 1994 and earned his Extra class ticket in 1996. He is now retired after a career in education.
Gary is working to help bring back the club’s fine education program (a casualty of Covid…) and has gathered a cadre of fellow hams to help serve as instructors in Technician and General classes for the public. He would also like to organize various projects that interest fellow club members. He’s open to hearing your ideas!
Email: ab7rk@aol.com
Lynn Ludtka – KJ7LSK
Director, Position 3
I have always been interested in ham radio. I am active outdoors woman and do a lot of types of fishing- fly fishing and surf fishing and fishing from boats. love to go crabbing, hiking and swimming and camping!
I love to cook too.
I decided it was time to get my ham license to learn something new and to have for my outdoor activities.
I look forward to meeting all members and new ones too.
I have enjoyed my time with this club and look forward to the future with this ham radio club here in Snohomish county.
Rob Salsgiver – NR3O
Past President
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