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August 2022 General Membership Meeting ....
 
When: Tuesday August 16th 2022 @ 18:30 MST
 
MARCA's General Membership meetings are open to Guests, Friends, Family, anyone interested in Amateur Radio, and of course all MARCA members. 
 
Only for this July and August, we've learned that Summer Heat typically are very low attendance for many reasons. However, we do have some successful experience holding both a Denny's "in person" and a ZOOM meeting. So, if you're "out" of town or "in" town & can't bear to drive in the heat, join us via the meeting using ZOOM. There won't be a scheduled presentation. 
 
Arrive early, say 18:00 MST, order a Denny's Special; or check-into ZOOM early; There's alway an opprotunity to open a discussion topic on just about any thing related to amateur radio or just plain ol chit chat about the weather.
 
Please continue to check status here. The reminder email is sent to registered members & Guest; will include update status prior to August meeting.  
 
The Plan IS: A Joint "In Person" Meeting at Denny's AND ... Zoom
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, which is NOT the Hohokam Freeway (AZ 143) exit. South bound 48th Street is just EAST of the Hohokam Fwy (exit and entrance intersections) on South side of University (there is no traffid light). 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.
 
ZOOM will be available for those unable to attend In-Person.
Zoom Meeting connection details:
 
       Zoom Link: click HERE
 
Meeting ID:  829 3599 3035
Password:  443050
 
Dave, n7zpy, remains our Zoom Net Control Greeting Host [conference administrator / with Brian's, ak7f, assistance].
 
 Click the "Read More" link at far right ... to see "Draft" Meeting Agenda....
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W7MOT Field Day 2022, June 24th-26th

Paul Bennett, kd7kdo, at the July 2022 Membership Meeting gave a presention on MARCA's Field Day 2022 event at Gentry Fire Tower. The presentation can be viewed HERE.

The presentation is a good documentation of what it takes to do a Field Day event disconnected from the Power Grid and simulating a dislocated emergency radio communications center.

Phases in the event covers planning, organization, visitor & welcome table; setup of 80, 40, 20, 10, 6M beam antennas; setup of 2 HF stations, 1 satellite station, 1 Six Meter station, and 1 GOTA station; Field Day Operations, Training, Safety, and 6 club meals, summary of ARRL Entry, and a comprehensive what went right, wrong, and recommendation for improvements.

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Show Low Tailgate September 2022
 
Hosted by the Kachina Amateur Radio Club
Date: 17 September 2022
Hours: 7:00AM to 12:00 Noon.
Location: Show Low Masonic White River Lodge #62, 741 E Whipple Street, Show Low, AZ
Click HERE for Map
Admission: FREE
Food & Drinks
VE Testing - pre reserve at : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Tucson Hamfest September 2022
 
Hosted by the Radio Society of Tucson
Date: 24 September 2022
Time: 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM (Seller set up - 6:00 AM)
Location: Calvary Tucson Church
              8711 e Speedway, Tucson, Az.a, AZ
              Click HERE for Map
 
Admission - FREE
Seller space: $10 per space
 
For more info:  http://www.k7rst.org .
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TARA Ham Swapfest October 2022
 
Hosted by the Tonto Amateur Radio Association
Date: 1 October 2022
Hours: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: 
Rumsey Park, Ramada #5, 400 McLane Road, Payson, AZ
Click HERE for map
 
Tailgater: $10.00 - Vendors: $20.00 per table
No Entrance Fee
VE Session from 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM - $15.00 test fee.
Potluck BBQ will follow the swapmeet.
Bring your own meat and something to share.
For more information, contact Bruce Johnson at 928.474.4154
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Copafest October 2022
 
2022 ARRL Arizona State Convention
 
Hosted by the Maricopa Amateur Radio Club
Date: 29 October 2022
Hours: 7:00 AM until 1:00 PM.
Admission Donation is $5.00 per person.
Location: The Ultrastar at AK-Chin Circle
               16000 N Maricopa Road, Maricopa, AZ
                Click HERE for Map
Spaces are $10.00 for two parking spaces. Set up 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.
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visit the website at www.copafest.org.
 
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HarkFest Tailgate November 2022
 
Hosted by the Hassayampa Amateur Radio Klub
Date: 5 November 2022
Time: 7:00 AM
Location: North Ranch Escapees RV Park
              30625 S Hwy 89, Congress, AZ
              Click HERE for Map
 
Free Admission
Free Tailgate/Vendor Sites
(Pre-Registration Required - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)
Overnight Full RV hook-up and dry camping
            North Ranch Escapees (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) to reserve
 
VE Testing via LARC VE Team - must pre-register to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
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Talk-In 146.580 (simplex) or 146.620 Repeater Pl 162.2
Website: www.harkaz.org
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website: http://harkazl.org
 
 
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Oro Valley Hamfest November 2022
 
Hosted by the Oro Valley Amateur Radio Club
Date: 12 November 2022
Time: 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Seller set up - 5:00 AM)
Location: Marana Middle School
              11285 W Grier Road, Marana, AZ
              Click HERE for Map
 
Admission - $5.00 (includes bottle of water)
Children under 12 free with paid adult
Students free with AZ school ID
 
Seller space $10 per space
Seminars (Inside if permitted) - ARRL Card Checking
VE Testing - Pre-register preferred
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Prizes - Food Truck for breakfast and lunch
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Superfest 3 December 2022
 
Hosted by the Superstition Amateur Radio Club
Date: Saturday 3 December 2022
Time: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Mesa Community College
               Southern & Dobson, Mesa, AZ
               Click HERE for Map
 
Visit Website for details: superstitionsuperfest.org
 
Admission - $5.00/person - Children 12 & under free
Tailgate - $10.00 per space (includes 2 paid admissions)
Set up - 6:00 AM Saturday for Tailgate
             6:00 PM Friday for Commercial
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Special Event and GOTA stations
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