Shack   HISTORY

 

The story of the Shack revolves around the legacy of our founder, Dick Stout, KE7RD. In 1983 he sold his company, California Radio Sales, a major distributor of CB and related products, to John Talley, now Talley Electronics, a national distributor of cell phone infrastructure equipment. A substantial part of the proceeds was set aside for charity.

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Years later Dick decided that the charity should be a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history of radio, electronics, and specifically amateur radio. In 2019 a building was purchased for that purpose. A small group of dedicated Hams rose to the occasion and converted a thrift shop and beauty salon into what we have today, the West Valley Ham Shack. 

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Those who gave their time and talent initially are:

• Alven Brite, WE7I

• Dan Ford, K2LH

• Gary Franklin, K8BKB

• Pat Regan (SK), KB7OM

• Gary Robin, K9HDU

• Bob Shoemaker (SK), KG6EJW

• Dick Stout, KE7RD

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Dick has been restoring antique radios for decades and had a well-equipped shop, loads of parts, test equipment, and tools. He also built up a large collection of restored radios and phonographs. It all moved to our newly renovated building.

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We incorporated as a non-profit 501(c)(3) and opened our wonderful facility to all persons who are interested in the hobby.
 

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