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Details: Written by Norm Johnson Norm Johnson; Last Updated: June 20 2020 June 20 2020; Hits: 82 82

July 2020 General Membership Zoom Meeting .... Probability High

The next Meeting is Tuesday July 21st 2020 @ 18:30 MST.

Note the TIME for Chit Chat n Greetings is ...... 6:00 PM local MST

Note the TIME for Business Meeting ... call to order ...... 6:30 PM local MST

July's meeting format will be done using Zoom. This meeting is open to all MARCA members, guests, and those interested in Amateur Radio. Follow the instructions below.

The VE Testing Session are on HOLD for near future. Keep checking here .... for updates on MARCA's VE Program & Schedule. Status will also be posted on ARRL website.

Why Zoom? May was a successful meeting including an enjoyable presentation.

Never used Zoom? I'll post below the essentials for joining the meeting.

Brian McCarthy, ak7f, has offered his Zoom account to host the MARCA June Zoom meeting. Thank You again, Brian.

To join ... a Zoom Meeting is simple, from your PC, click on the link below. If you have never participated in a Zoom video conference, just trust the instructions on screen, a few applications will be added to your PC, just allow them, then enter the Meeting ID and Pwd. Mute your Audio ( there is an icon for that to click). Don't panic when things don't happen instantly, be patient with the process of getting started. If you are first to connect, it will be lonesome whith nothing happening. The magic starts when flickers of light and a face appears followed by "hello".....

Zoom meeting Link: {place holder for june link}

Meeting ID: {place holder for june ID}

Password: {place holder for june pwd}

Dave, n7zpy, is our Zoom Net Control [conference administrator / with Brian's assistance].

Meeting agenda is below.

Click the "Read More .... link at right" to see the full Meeting Agenda

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Details: Written by Norm Johnson Norm Johnson; Last Updated: April 10 2020 April 10 2020; Hits: 91 91

DX Seasons - Ned Stearns AA7A

I gave a talk to CADXA last week titled "DX Seasons" on Zoom and we recorded the program. And then one of the members uploaded the video to YouTube. You might pass this link around to the MARCA members for them to enjoy while they stay at home.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLE2bCjdBvQ&t=317s

*** Editor's Note: when opening this link, it does NOT start at the begining, Soooo RESET to begining of video ***

73 and stay well.

Ned

Details: Written by Norm Johnson Norm Johnson; Last Updated: May 20 2020 May 20 2020; Hits: 56 56

Sim Smith

Paul Bennett, kd7kdo, gave a presentation, via Zoom, at the May MARCA Membership Meeting on Sim Smith, a very interesting Interactive Simth Chart program.

The presentation can be viewed here ....

There was also a live demonstration of the program which is overviewed on a few slides in the presentation.

You'll probably want to download it, try it, and then sit back and be amazed that its really Free to use.

Enjoy and Thanks Paul for a smooth Zoom presentation.

Details: Written by Norm Johnson Norm Johnson; Last Updated: April 27 2020 April 27 2020; Hits: 1153 1153

Tucson Fallfest 2020

Hosted by the Radio Society of Tucson
Date: 26 September 2020
Time: Saturday, 6:00 AM - 1100 AM.
Location: Target Store, 9615 E Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ.
Click HERE for Map
visit the web site at http://www.k7rst.org .

Details: Written by Norm Johnson Norm Johnson; Last Updated: April 27 2020 April 27 2020; Hits: 228 228

Copafest 2020

Hosted by the Maricopa Amateur Radio Association
Date: 24 October 2020
Hours are 7:00 AM until 1:00 PM.
The UltraStar Multitainment Center, 16000 N Maricopa Road, Maricopa, AZ
Click HERE for Map.
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.

Details: Written by Norm Johnson Norm Johnson; Last Updated: April 27 2020 April 27 2020; Hits: 195 195

Cochise Hamfest 2020
and 7th Region Communications Exercise

Hosted by the Cochise Amateur Radio Association
Date: ~~5 May 2020~~ Rescheduled to 7 November 2020
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

Talk-In on 146.76(-) Pl 162.2 Hz. Watch for more details.

Details: Written by Norm Johnson Norm Johnson; Last Updated: April 27 2020 April 27 2020; Hits: 174 174

Oro Valley ARC Hamfest 2020

Hosted by the Oro Valley Amateur Radio Club
Date: 14 November 2020
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 PMAdmission is $5.00 which includes a bottle of water.
Children under 12 with a paid adult and students with any Arizona school ID are free.
Sellers spaces are $10.00 per space and includes seller's admission.
Indoor VE Session with pre-registration preferred, but not required.
Send an email to pre-register (email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).
Interesting Seminars - ARRL Card Checking and LOTW Assistance at ARRL Booth
Food Truck for Breakfast and Lunch. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.
Visit the website at www.tucsonhamradio.org.

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Superstition SuperFest 2020

Hosted by the Supersition Amateur Radio Club
Date: TBD December 2020
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
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.