Northland ARES Communications Center (W0KCN)

HistoryGrowing up in Kansas City, I enjoyed the variety of radio stations available for our listening pleasure. When I moved to Ohio, in 1999, I was disappointed with the radio station options. I don't know if the stations were bad or if it was just the music of the time, but I was constantly channel surfing to find something to listen to. Shortly after moving to OH, I started my own Internet radio station. I wanted to be able to upload all the music I had collected in my lifetime and know there would be something good playing whenever I tuned in. The crazy thing was that other people were tuning in from all over the world and enjoying it, too! Now that I'm back in KC, UV - Ultimate Variety Radio is still going strong. I'm anxious for the COVID-19 pandemic to be over and event restrictions to be lifted so I can get back out to live music events, connecting with local and national artists. I used to find new music that way and I can't wait to do it again.SpecialtiesThe best part about UV - Ultimate Variety Radio is that no genre of music is off limits. One minute, you could be listening to bluegrass, followed by gansta rap, followed by opera, followed by 80s pop, etc. I have a well-rounded appreciation for music of all kinds and I think you'll enjoy it, too.

The National Association of Farm Broadcasters (NAFB), established in 1944, is a professional organization dedicated to promoting and supporting the growth of agricultural and rural broadcasting. With a diverse membership, NAFB provides resources and professional development opportunities to enhance members' business interests and career advancement in the agricultural broadcasting sector. In addition to serving its members, NAFB is actively engaged in addressing food insecurity through initiatives like the NAFB Hunger Initiative, which partners with Feeding America to provide meals for those in need. The organization also awards scholarships and grants to aspiring agricultural communicators, reinforcing its commitment to empowering the future of ag communications. Generated from the website