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October 2018 General Membership Meeting & Agenda
Tuesday, October 16th 2018 @ 6:30 PM (3rd Tuesday of the month)
Presentation: Baker Island DXpedition, Ned Stearns, AA7A
Meeting location:
Denny's Tempe
825 S 48th Street
Tempe, Arizona 85281
Located on the South East section of University Dr and 48th Street.
Access is only from 48th Street, NOT the Hohokam Freeway (AZ 143). South bound 48th Street is just EAST of the Hohokam Fwy (exit and entrance intersections) on South side of University. Driving south bound on 48th Street, the parking entrance is the first LEFT; or if North bound on 48th St from Broadway Rd, the last RIGHT before University Dr.
Plenty of lighted parking.
Meetings start at 6:30 pm ; typically 2 hours in duration.
Meetings are open to anyone interested in Amateur Radio, any particular presentation of interest, MARCA Members of course, any any friends and family. There's alway opprotunity to open a discussion topic on just about any thing related to amateur radio or just plain ol chit chat about the weather.
Come early, socialize, and have a bite to eat.
Meeting Agenda (Always a work in progress): continually updated as the meeting approaches. To include a topic for the agenda, or input to a topic, contact Norm Johnson, aa7oo, President, or Dave Hall, n7zpy, Vice President.
Click the "Read More .... link at right" to see the full Meeting Agenda
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GD Tower MESH Project
For the past couple of years, many MARCA members have expressed interest in exploring and getting into the MESH activity.
As of January 16th, 2017, we now have an approved & funded project to establish a Mesh node, at the GD Site, that will fit into the existing East Valley Mesh network.
The basic design and equipment has been done. A simple PDF is available to review HERE.
The next step is building the implementation team to actually aquire, assemble, install, and make operational the Mesh node system.
If you are interested in participating, contact Jim Gerwitz, ac7fn, or Gary Hintin, ac7r (who is assisting).
Progress & status of the project will be appended to this announcement.
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Motorola Amateur Radio Club of Arizona Monthly VE License Test Sessions
The Motorola Amateur Radio Club of Arizona is excited to announce that we host a license testing session before each general meeting. Anyone interested in testing to become a ham, or upgrading their current license, is welcome to attend. The fee is $15.00 and exact cash is required. Please bring a copy of your valid photo ID. If you are upgrading your license you must also bring a copy of your existing license. Please contact K5OLA if you would like to test, to insure enough examiners are available for your test session.
If you would like to become a VE or help VE a session contact K5OLA
Location: 258 South 48th St. Tempe, AZ 85281
Time: 5:00 pm
Date: 3rd Tuesday of Each Month
Contact: Ed Olague at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for scheduling.
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Copafest 2018
Hosted by the Maricopa Amateur Radio Association
Date: 27 October 2018
Hours are 7:00 AM until 1:00 PM.
The UltraStar Multitainment Center, 16000 N Maricopa Road, Maricopa, AZ
Click HERE for Map.
Admission is $5.00.
Spaces are $10.00 for two parking spaces. Setup begins at 5:00 AM.
Balloon Launch, VE Testing, Card Checking, Vendor Exhibits, Seminars, Prizes and more.
Many activities available in the Multitainment Center including:
Laser Tag, Bowling, Movies, Games, Dining, and more. Dining and Hotel also available.
For information, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit the website at www.copafest.org.
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Oro Valley ARC Hamfest 2018
Hosted by the Oro Valley Amateur Radio Club
Date: 10 November 2018
Hours: 7am to 1pm
Marana Middle School, 11285 W Grier Road, Marana, AZ
Click HERE for Map https://goo.gl/maps/sTxWAC4Snn42
Gates open at 7:00 AM (5:00 AM for Sellers) - Close at 1:00 PM
Admission - $5.00 included bottle of water
(Children under 12 free with paid adult)
Students free with any Arizona School ID
Sellers - $10 per space
Indoor VE session - Walk-Ins Okay
Pre-Registration Preferred - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Seminars - Card Checking - Prizes
Food Truck for Breakfast and Lunch
Talk In 146.620(-), 444.100 (+), 147.320 (-), and 447.525 (-)
All with Pl 156.7
Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.
Web site: www.orovalleyarchamfest.com
Per AZ Law - No Smoking or Firearms on School Grounds
Including in Parking Lots
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HARKFEST Tailgate Hamfest
Hosted by the Hassayampa Amateur Radio Klub
Date: 10 November 2018
Hours: 8:00 AM until Noon
North Ranch Escapees RV Park, 30625 S Hwy 89, Congress, AZ
Click HERE for Map
Free Admission, Free Tailgate Sites (pre-registration required)
Register at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Overnight camping (full hook-up or dry) available - Tailgating at campsite permitted.
LARC VE Testing - Pre Registered only - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Talk-In 146.620 (Pl 162.2) or 146.580 (simplex
Arts & Crafts Show at Activity Center - 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Lunch Available
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Superstition SuperFest 2018
Hosted by the Supersition Amateur Radio Club
Date: 1 December 2018
Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Mesa Community College, 1833 W Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ
Click HERE for Map.
Admission: $5.00/person (includes 1 door prize ticket) - Children 12 and under free
Tailgate: $10.00 - Includes 2 spaces and 2 paid admissions
VE Testing - Registration 8:00 - 9:00 AM. Testing at 9:00 AM
ARRL Card Checking, Special Event Station, GOTA Station, Fox Hunt, Prizes
Live Music - Food Vendor and Drinks Available
Contact Hamfest Chairman at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.
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Thunderbird Hamfest
Hosted by the Thunderbird Amateur Radio Club
TBA January 2019
Time: 8am - 1pm
Location: to be determined.
Watch for updates
Visit the TBARC web site at www.w7tbc.org or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for additional information
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Cochise Hamfest 2019
and 7th Region Communications Exercise
Hosted by the Cochise Amateur Radio Association
Date: 4 May 2019
Hours: 7am to 1pm
2756 South Moson Rd, Sierra Vista, AZ
Gates Open at 7:00 AM
Parking and Admission - Free
Tailgate Space $5 - Inside Space $10
VE Testing, Refreshments, Prizes
Web Site - http://www.k7rdg.org
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Prescott Hamfest
Hosted by the Eagle Amateur Radio Club at ERAU and the Yavapai Amateur Radio Club
Date: 1 June 2019
Time: 7am - 5pm
Location: Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, 3700 Willow Creek Road, Prescott, AZ
Click HERE for Map.
Visit the website at www.prescotthamfest.com and watch for updates.
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White Mountain Hamfest 2019
Hosted by the Kachina Amateur Radio Club
Date: 27 July 2019
Time: 7am - 1pm
Location: Mountain Meadow Park, 1101 N Woodland Road, Pinetop Lakeside, AZ
Click HERE for Map
Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more info or
visit the web site at www.kachina-arc.org and click on " Hamfest" for updates.