EXHIBIT (a)(1)(G)

                               [Vari-L Letterhead]

April 25, 2002

To Vari-L Optionholder:

Today Vari-L formally commenced its Stock Option Exchange Program (the
"Program"). In connection with the commencement of the Program, Vari-L would
like to provide you with the following additional information relating to the
Program.

The Program is a voluntary program permitting eligible employees to exchange
stock options with an exercise price equal to $34.50 per Vari-L share for
replacement options covering the same number of shares. The replacement options
will be granted on or after November 24, 2002 and will have an exercise price
equal to the fair market value of our common stock on the date of grant. Please
carefully review the materials referenced below as they will provide you with
details on how the Program operates.

If you decide to participate in the Program, you will need to complete and
deliver an Election Form (item #1 below) by May 23, 2002 at 12:00 midnight, U.S.
Mountain Time, to Vari-L Company, Inc., Attention: Dannette Boyd, 4895 Peoria
Street, Denver, Colorado 80239. The Election Form may be delivered via personal
delivery, interoffice mail or facsimile at (303) 373-3868. Please note the
following documents in your Option Exchange Program Packet:

1.       Election Form

2.       Notice of Withdrawal

3.       Offer to Exchange Outstanding Options to Purchase Common Stock
         including Summary Term Sheet

4.       Stock Option Exchange Program Questions and Answers

If you are not familiar with your historical stock option grant information,
please contact Dannette Boyd at dboyd@vari-l.com or at (303) 371-1560 x448.

If you decide to participate in the Program, you must complete and deliver the
Election Form by 12:00 midnight, U.S. Mountain Time, on May 23, 2002 unless we
extend the Program. We will not accept late submissions, and therefore urge you
to respond early to avoid any last minute problems.

Dannette Boyd will provide you with an email confirmation of receipt of your
Election Form within three (3) business days after receipt by us.

Please feel free to contact Dannette Boyd at dboyd@vari-l.com or at (303)
371-1560 x448 for further assistance.


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