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2018 SARC and MARCA Holiday Banquet
Our annual Holiday Banquet is once again approaching.
The SARC/MARCA Holiday Dinner is Wednesday, 12th of December 2018 beginning at 5:00pm.
We're having this event someplace different this year, EVIT. Yes, EVIT's school of culinary Arts. The address is:
East Valley Institute of Technology
Culinary Arts Building (building 2)
1601 West Main Street
Mesa, AZ
A different culenary School ... a different facility ... a new adventure.
Doors will be open at 5:00pm for socializing prior to dinner & seating. Dinner service will begin at 6:00pm.
Cost is $30 per person, same as last year. MARCA needs to provide an attendee count to SARC and forward to EVIT Culinary School for planning.
The guest speaker this year is Chris Moyer, , on MeerKAT - Deep space radio telescope communications.
The Menu "choices" can be viewed or downloaded - click here.
Don Aldridge, WA7RLL, MARCA Treasurer, is taking reservations for MARCA. If you are going to attend the 2017 Holiday Dinner, “FIRST”, send an email to Don Aldridge, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , with your reservation & guest count; “SECOND” indicate your method of payment, “cash or check”; "THIRD" is payment, at the November MARCA Meeting (cash or check is acceptable) or if by mail, send “check” via postal mail & request postal mailing information from Don.
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Membership Renewal Reminder for 2019
2019 membership renewal and dues are due January 1st. Dues are $25. Don will be available for renewals at the November 2018 and January 2019 meeting.
When renewing, please provide current contact information such as mobile & or home phone #'s ; postal address ; and email address. Then take a moment and update your profile on our website, w7mot.org .
Not a member or interested in becomming a member? Here is a link to information where you can find out more about us and get a member application .
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December 2018 General Membership Meeting & Agenda
There is no scheduled December General Membership meeting.
This is due to the club having it's Holiday Dinner in partnership with the Scottsdale Amateur Radio Club on Wednesday 12 December 2018.
Information about attending the dinner are posted here and here too. Contact Don, wa7rll, if you decide to attend.
Regular Membership meetings will resume Tuesday 15 January 2019, see Calendar, and look for the January 2018 Meeting Announcement.
Happy Holidays,
Norm Johnson, aa7oo
President MARCA
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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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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.