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 Next regular club meeting will be on:

 October 3, 2008

Massillon Senior Center

8:00 PM

Program:

Final Hamfest Preparation 

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The September Edition of the MARC Newsletter is currently posted.

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Net Information


The West Stark Information Net convenes every Thursday evening on the club's 147.18 repeater beginning at 8:00 PM

This is a general information net and  accepts all check-ins from the community.

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The Massillon MRN Net convenes every Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday evenings on 3600 Khz (+or- QRN) at 7:30 PM. 

This net is designed to provide code practice to all participants regardless of skill level. 

We are always looking for stations willing to serve as net control stations. We will provide all necessary materials and training. This is a great way to increase your public service skills ! Contact net manager Gary Kline, WC8W at wc8w@sssnet.com.


 

 

Member Websites


   

MARC member Jason Stroll, KC8LIN has a great website containing lots of interesting information on ham radio, scanning info plus all kinds of other stuff including many pictures from area events. You'll find it at www.kc8lin.com. Have a look ! 


 

Our Mission
It shall be our purpose to further amateur radio by serving the public; to promote technical knowledge, fraternalism, and individual operating proficiency; and to advance the general interest and welfare of amateur radio in the community.


HAM HUMOR LINKS
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Are You a Real Ham ? Take the test and find out.

Famous Hams and Ex-Hams

Try a Ham Radio Interactive Crossword Puzzle

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THE TOWER !

Ham Radio in Space


Ham Cartoons by Greg, N0UJR

PUZZLE TIME !

Click Here for the February MARC Word Search Puzzle courtesy of Mike Sciarini, WA8MKH.

 


The Stark County ARES Website provides the latest Public Service News. Click Below to visit their site.

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 Product Reviews



The ARRL 2009 Handbook

This 86th edition of The ARRL Handbook for Radio Communications stays ahead of the pack—taking its place as the most comprehensive source of applied electronics and communications know-how. First published in 1926, The Handbook has served generations of radio amateurs, professionals and students. This authoritative book features the most current material on the state-of-the-art:

Principles of electronics—including basic theory, components, analog and digital circuit construction.
Radio communication fundamentals and design—including modes and systems, filters, EMI, digital signal processing and software radio design, and RF power amplifiers.
Real-world applications and operating—including practical projects, station setup, antennas, transmission lines, and methods for testing and troubleshooting.
References—filled with hundreds of detailed tables, illustrations and photos. You will turn to The Handbook again and again!

CD-ROM Included! The CD-ROM at the back of the book includes all of the fully searchable text and illustrations in the printed book, as well as companion software, PC board templates and other support files.

Brand-new material:
Updated amateur satellite content, including details for today’s fleet of operational satellites.
Updated versions of accessory software on the CD-ROM.

Click Here for a link to the ARRL Catalog.  

 

  Other Amateur Radio Links
Check out the links below to see a variety of Information on the hobby we call Amateur Radio !
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Stark Co VEC Exam Schedule


The 2008 VEC Exam Schedule has been set by VEC Gary Kline, WC8W.  The full schedule is currently posted on the VEC Page.

The next VEC Exam will be on Sunday, October 26, 2008 at the Massillon Hamfest.  

The National Conference of Volunteer Examiner Coordinators (NCVEC) has released the new pool of questions for the Amateur Extra class license. This pool will become effective for examinations given on or after July 1, 2008, and should be in service until June 30, 2012

Go to our VEC Page for additional details.

 

Thanks to all for a great Field Day 2008 !

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What is the MARC ?

Since 1927, the Massillon Amateur Radio Club has been a diverse radio hobbyist club that is currently over 80 members strong. Active within our community as well as an ARRL Special Service Club, we are actively involved in many facets of Amateur Radio, including Public Service, Membership, Field Day, Repeaters, Amateur Television (ATV), Skywarn plus many other interests. Learn More....


September Program on Safety  

    (Sep 6, 2008) -- The September club meeting program on High Voltage Safety was presented by AEP Employees Bill Oles, WB8UAE and Carl Mani, K7CE.

Bill's program was very informative and included a simulated demonstration of the extreme hazardous situations that occur with downed power lines and the danger that exists when working around high voltage. The program also covered the means by which power plants deliver electricity to our homes.

Our thanks to both Bill and Carl for taking time to give us this program. As we approach Fall and antenna projects are on your agenda, take a moment and remember the valuable lessons and safety suggestions given during this program.

Bill Oles, WB8UAE from AEP


MARC Safety Break Time !  

    (Sep 6, 2008) -- The MARC will once again participate in a "Safety Break" on the Northbound Rest Stop along I-77 just North of the Dover exit the weekend of October 3, 4 & 5th.

Most of the time slots have been filled as of the September club meeting but several still remain open. This Safety Break represents one of our main fundraiser for the club and we depend on all of our members support to make this event a success. It is very easy to participate requiring only six hours of your time to staff the Safety Break stand. It also makes a great husband/wife event ! If you cannot take a time slot, consider donating some cookies to help out. All items must be individually bagged and this will also help us out.

If you have not yet signed up for a time slot please contact President Scott McCamish, N3JJT sign up. Scott can be reached at scottmccamish@hotmail.com.  Thanks for support your MARC !


September QST Covers Emergency Communications  

    (Aug 24, 2008) -- The September issue of QST is currently on the news stands and is their annual Special Emergency Communications Issue.

This issue includes many interesting articles on ARES operation including how to use APRS to support Emcomm, a practical update on use of D-Star and a new article covering a new commercial standard for VHF/UHF digital voice and data communications.

Even if you are not an ARRL member, this issue is worth adding to you ARES library.


FAR Scholarship News  

   (Jul 21, 2008) -- I always make it a point to review the ARRL website this time of year to have a look at the winners of the annual Foundation for Amateur Radio (FAR) Scholarship winners in hopes of spotting a local callsign. I am very happy to report one callsign from our own club as the recipient of several scholarships this year.  

Stephen M. Sciarini – KC8IDJ, son of Mike (WA8MKH) and Carol (KB8IMH) Sciarini was recognized with a Scholarship sponsored by The QCWA Silent Key Memorial Scholarship as well as the Robert E. True Memorial Scholarship sponsored by Mrs Shirley True Banning.  

These scholarships will certainly help defray the tremendous cost of a College education. Congratulations to Stephen on this fine achievement!


Another Great MARC Field Day !  

  (Jul 18, 2008) -- Thanks to lots of hard work by many club members Field Day 2008 was another big success with everyone enjoying good company, decent weather (after the rain of course!), lots of contacts, some especially great food and loads of FUN!.

From setup Saturday morning to teardown Sunday afternoon, we enjoyed yet another great weekend communications exercise. 

As always lots of great memories are generated with each Field Day and many of which are captured in "Kodiak Moments". I hope you enjoy our special Field Day Memories Page, I have also included a few pictures from the archive from past Field Days ! Click Here to check it all out !

This years pictures should be ready in a few days !


ARRL Tells Red Cross of Remaining Background Check Policy Concerns
Courtesy of the ARRL  

  (Jul 3, 2008) -- ARRL President Joel Harrison, W5ZN, has written to Armond T. Mascelli, Vice President for Domestic Disaster response for the American Red Cross (ARC) to identify the ARRL's remaining concerns over the background check policy for ARC partners. Harrison emphasized that the commencement of negotiation of a replacement Statement of Understanding (SOU) between the two organizations should not be further delayed while these concerns are resolved and that he looked forward to signing a new SOU once additional edits to the background check Disclosure Form and clarifications of the background check Authorization Form are in place for those radio amateurs who volunteer their service to the Red Cross.   Full Story


MARC Assist With MS Walk  

 Walk MS
  (Apr 29, 2008) -- Saturday, April 26th marked the official opening of the 2008 public service season as members of the MARC again assisted with the annual Spring MS Walk in Massillon at the Massillon Recreation Center.

Sponsored by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society communications volunteers staffed rest stops and provided safety and support communications for this years event. Communications was also maintained between the transfer busses and the Rec Center.

EComm 1, the clubs Emergency Communications Trailer was stationed at the Rec Center and provided Net Control operations for the Walk. Great weather made for a very well attended Walk with over 600 registrants this year. Local MS Walk Coordinator Dick Kulick expressed his sincere appreciation to all of the amateur volunteers for their continued assistance year after year. Additionally, we would like to thank Canton ARC member Dale Lamm, NX8J, an adult leader of a Boy Scouts of America Venturing Crew for his assistance along with several scouts. They provided great assistance to our communications as well as assistance to many walkers of the event, especially several in wheelchairs. The overall event went very well with only a few needing transport back to the Rec Center.

The following volunteers assisted with this years MS Walk. Terry Russ - N8ATZ, Jim Farriss - WA8GXM, Don Finley - W8DEF, Linda Finley - K8MOO, Gary Kline - WC8W, Tom Phelps - W8TNP, Peggy Phelps - W8PNT, Scott McGill - KC8ZCS, Sarah McGill - KC8ZCT, Tom Gill - KC8QOD, Igor Nikishin - K8INN, Joe Herrick - WD8BGW (in his role as radio operator and Captain of the Massillon Police Department), Scott McCamish - N3JJT, Wade Huthmacher - WD8MIU and Dale Lamm - NX8J.  


Annual Club Banquet News  

   (Jan 27, 2008) -- Did you make it to the club's annual Awards Banquet ? I hope so, if not you missed another great club event. With attendance over 60, this is always one of the best attended club social events of the year. It's great to come together each year to celebrate another successful season in the club with family and friends, enjoy a terrific meal and to recognize club members accomplishments both serous and fun. 

Click Here to go to our Banquet Page to meet all the award recipients for 2007 and once again enjoy this great gathering !


A Bit of Repeater History !

  The clubs 147.18 Repeater is the high profile wide area coverage repeater in Western Stark county and has been for quite some time. But it wasn't always so, in fact at one time it was not even a repeater at all !  Learn about the colorful history of the repeater thanks to an early issue of the clubs newsletter that I recently found. Click here to read the full story.


What is the MARC ?

Since 1927, the Massillon Amateur Radio Club has been a diverse radio hobbyist club that is currently over 80 members strong. Active within our community as well as an ARRL Special Service Club, we are actively involved in many facets of Amateur Radio, including Public Service, Membership, Field Day, Repeaters, Amateur Television (ATV), Skywarn plus many other interests. 

You are welcome to join us at our monthly club meetings held on the first Friday of each month at 8:00 PM at the Massillon Senior Citizens Center, located at 39 Lincoln Way West, Massillon, Ohio 44647. We usually monitor the club's 147.18 repeater, give us a call and we'll guide you in !

MARC owns and operates repeaters in the 2 meter and 70 centimeter bands. Our annual Hamfest is held at the Massillon Boy's & Girls Club in Massillon. We have a large indoor hamfest area, as well as ample outdoor parking. The prizes are some of the best you'll find at any area hamfest and the bargains are many.As a club member, not only will you have access to the autopatches on our 2m and 70 cm repeaters, but you will also receive a monthly subscription to our newsletter, Feedback. In each issue you will find published, the minutes of the previous month's meeting, informative articles, and interesting narratives by our club members.

  The club owns an emergency response communications trailer that is stocked with radio equipment and back batteries, as well as a generator. With little notice, MARC can have an emergency station on the air, ready to provide any help we can. Our club station, located at the Senior Center, contains an HF station, VHF and UHF gear, and a computer system. The station is open to any club member, during the hours that the center is open. Our VE Team, headed up by Gary WC8W, gives license exams quarterly at the Emergency Operations Center located at the Stark County Sheriff's office. Please check the link for times and specific dates.

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Recent Club News


September  2008

Spring Fox Hunt News.

The Great American Canoe Race.

MARC At Goodyear Safety Day.

The Great K8KIP Tower Project.

Ten-Tec Co-Founder Al Kahn, K4FW, Silent Key.

The Folding J-Pole Project From N8ATZ.

Practice What You Preach - Using the Anderson PowerPole Connectors in the Shack.

LST-325 Plans Amateur Radio Operation During Cruise.

MARC Featured on Amateur Radio Disaster Services Website.

W8DEA Assists FEMA During Florida Hurricane Recovery Efforts.

Club Completes Red Cross Antenna Project.

GOBA Returns to Stark County - A Final Report.

The Grand Old Days of kit building - Part 4. 

The Grand Old Days of Kit  building - Part 3.

The Grand Old Days of Kit  building - Part 2.

The Grand Old Days of Kit  building - Part 1.

MARC Spotlighted in Winter 2003 Edition of Ohio Section Journal.

 



Ham Radio News


September 2008 
Courtesy of the ARRL

ARRL COO Testifies On Capital Hill to Amateur Radio's Value in Disaster.

New ARRL Video,"ARRL Goes to Washington", Available for Download,

FCC Proposes to Drop Morse Code Requirements.

Amateur Service - Wake Me Before the Disaster Starts.

Nine Decades of Radio History.

Amateur Radio Enforcement "The Riley Way" Marks Five Years..

Take Pride in Belonging to the Amateur Radio Fraternity ! 

The Way Back Machine Story.

 

 

Miscellaneous News


Current Events

The Findlay Amateur Radio Club will sponsor the 66th Findlay Hamfest on Sunday, September 7th at the Hancock County Fairgrounds. Opens at 7:30 AM, TI on 147.15. Click Here for Info. 

Cleveland Hamfest and Computer Show on Sunday, September 28th. TI on 146.73, Adm $6.00 at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds in Brea. Details at www.hac.org.

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September
 Birthdays

1 KB8STV
1 N8GAF
14 WA8HHO
22 N3JJT
24 K8RIC


2008 License Expirations

None Currently

Click Here to see a complete listing of Ohio Hamfests for 2008.

 

  Great Lakes Director Updates

 

 

Weaver's Words

Greetings from Jim Weaver, K8JE your ARRL Great Lakes Director. 

Fellow amateurs and members of the Great Lakes Division, my goal is to represent the members and the best interests of amateur radio. Using this column, I will present periodic messages of interest that I believe are important to our hobby.

This Months Topic

School is back in session !  

 
Also included is current Ohio Section News from SM Joe Phillips - K8QOE.
 
 

 

  FCC News
 
 
 
The FCC's new Amateur Radio vanity call sign regulatory fee of $20.80 for the 10-year license term will go into effect Friday, August 6.
 
 
 
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OTHER NEWS

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The FCC Question Corner
 
Just exactly when do I have to ID my station ?
 
Q & A on Station Identification.
 
Q.  Do I have to give my call sign at the beginning of a contact ?
 
A.  You only have to ID at the end of the QSO and at least once every 10 minutes during it's course as per Article 97.119(a). There is no requirement to transmit your call at the beginning of a contact but it is customary when calling another station to give your call as part of the exchange so the other station knows who is calling him !
 
Q.  How often do I have to give the call sign of the station I'm talking to ?
 
A.  You are not legally required to mention the other amateur's call at all per Article 97.119(a). The only exception is when handling traffic with foreign stations - you must then give the other station's call sign at the end of an exchange of third party traffic per Article 97.115(c).  

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  Ohio Section News

ARRL News from the Ohio Section is now available by clicking on the above logo. 

News items currently included are the current copy of the Ohio Section Journal, general section news from Section Manager Joe Phillips - K8QOE, ARES 

The combined Summer/Fall Ohio Section Journal is currently available by clicking here

Make sure you check it all over !

 

  FOX Hunt News


The MARC sponsors  FOX Hunts to increase technical knowledge in this area and most of all to have fun !. 

We keep the rules simple.

The Fox shall be within Massillon City limits and on public property.

The Massillon Senior Center will be used as starting point.

The first person to find the fox gets to hide it the following month.

Use any equipment you have to find the fox.

Any and all are welcome to join the fun and enjoy the hunt !

The Search for the Elusive Fox !

 
 
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