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Becoming A Ham Operator
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Are you considering becoming a Ham Operator?
Becoming a Ham Operator has several advantages, such as:
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Emergency Communications: During natural disasters or emergencies, amateur radio operators can provide communication when traditional communication methods are down.
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Technology: It is a great way to get hands-on experience with radio and communication technology.
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Ham radio operators can join clubs or groups where they can meet like-minded people and participate in events and contests.
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Personal Development: It also builds skills such as communication, problem-solving, and technical expertise.
Amateur Radio is an exciting hobby that continues to grow in popularity. It provides opportunities for personal growth, education, and building relationships with people all over the world.
Join the Massillon Amateur Radio Club on the first Friday of each month for our monthly get together! And for more information about our club visit our Facebook page or email:
Latest Ham Radio News
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Amateur Radio Newsline beginning 11/6/2026 is here with all the latest news from the world of amateur radio. In today's episode you'll hear-
- FCC TO VOTE ON LEGALIZED PHONE JAMMING AT PRISONS
- CHANGES AT 2 US SHORTWAVE STATIONS
- HAMS SHOWCASE RADIO'S ROLE AT MAJOR TECH FAIR
- SECONDARY STUDENTS IN PAKISTAN CALL CQ FOR 1ST TIME
- STUDENTS IN KAZAKHSTAN GET MESSAGES FROM 'THEIR' SATELLITE
- POLDHU COVE'S MARCONI CENTRE RECEIVES WORLD ORIGIN SITE AWARD
- HEDY LAMARR DAY ON THE AIR MONDAY, NOV. 9
- NEW FUNDING BOLSTERS 3YØL DXPEDITION to SUB-ANTARCTIC
- ON-AIR CELEBRATION MARKS 40 YEARS OF EUROPEAN DX FOUNDATION
- WORLD OF DX
- KICKER: YOUNG VOICES AT VOICE OF AMERICA MUSEUM
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2026 MARC Hamfest at MAPS Wrap Up
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MARC Hamfest at MAPS - A Full House on a Beautiful Fall Morning
The Massillon Amateur Radio Club's annual Hamfest at MAPS on Saturday, November 1st was a huge success!
We had a full house on a beautiful, sunny fall morning in North Canton, Ohio, with 126 vendor tables filled with everything from creampuff Hallicrafters to the latest gear, parts, books, and treasures you can only find at a hamfest.
From the moment the doors opened, the aisles were busy. Friends were catching up, deals were being made, and the parking lot was full. It was everything a hamfest should be.
What Folks Are Saying
Robert Bastogne, K3MJW - Skyview Radio Society: “Western PA was well represented at the Massillon hamfest on Sunday. Lots of deals at a fantastic venue. Nice prizes too. The next area hamfests will be in 2027! Congratulations to the Massillon ARC on another fine affair.”
Max “Butch” Lebold, WA8SHP: “Hats off and a big thank you to MARC for another terrific hamfest. It gets better each year. Great job Massillon, W8NP.” de WA8SHP
Paul Montgomery, K8SFC: “I love hamfests! I was VERY tempted by that creampuff Hallicrafters S-76, but I chickened out. Too many projects on the back burner already. I bought some alignment tools, a couple of RF adapters, a paperback book and a hot dog! Big spender, huh? I had a great time. Looking forward to next year. 73 everyone.”
Frank Piper, AE8FP: “Well worth the roadtrip from Central Ohio! The museum is the cherry on top, and only 20 minutes from DX Engineering, where I picked up an order today!”
Prizes, Prizes, and More Prizes
Thanks to our incredible partners, we were able to give away thousands of dollars in prizes, including:
ICOM IC-7300 MK2 - won by Fred, N8CPI
ICOM IC-7300 Classic - won by Andrew Lowe, KF8CKY. Andrew is a MARC member and hamfest volunteer who was “Johnny on the spot” all day - taking check-ins on the W8NP repeater, helping with parking, and doing whatever needed doing. Congratulations Andrew, well deserved!
Horizon Shooting Star Vertical Dipole - won by Craig, WA7KOE. Craig is an avid POTA enthusiast, and this impressive vertical dipole was featured during our show. It tunes 20 meters and higher without an antenna tuner and is considered by many industry experts as one of the best overall POTA antennas available today.
Radioddity GD-AT10G DMR HT - won by Igor Nikishin, K8INN, a MARC lifetime member. In a wonderful family moment, Igor's son was also in attendance and took part in our VE session, earning his FCC Technician license. Congratulations to both father and son - we're proud of you!
Growing Our Ranks
Our VE testing session was another success. Stark County VE Coordinator Rex Simmons, NX8G, reports: “We had 5 candidates today: 2 earned their Technician license and 1 upgraded to General. Over the next few weeks I'll work on next year's schedule and then let you know the dates for 2027.”
Welcome to all our new and upgraded hams!
Good Eats and Great Company
A first this year - JD's Gourmet Hotdogs and More handled our concessions. They served coffee and soft drinks, breakfast and lunch, and kept alive a longstanding MARC Hamfest at MAPS tradition - the coneys! As always, the coneys were a huge hit, with crowd favorites also including the Polish sausages and bratwurst.
By the end of the show, three vendors had already asked to reserve 11 tables for next year's show. That's the best compliment we could get!
Thank You
This show doesn't happen by itself. A huge THANK YOU to our partners and sponsors - we consider them true partners because we couldn't do this without them: Our big partner DX Engineering, and ICOM, Radioddity, N3FJP, Heil Ham Radio, BTECH, ARRL, Powerwerx, Bioenno Power, Arrow Antenna, The Heathkit Shop, Gribble Locksmith, The Wiremen, Ham Radio Deluxe, MorseNexus (formerly PreppComm) and many more.
Special thanks to the wonderful team at MAPS Air Museum for being such gracious hosts. The museum is the cherry on top of our hamfest.
And most of all, thank you to our MARC Hamfest Committee, all our volunteers, vendors, and attendees. From set-up to tear-down, from parking to prize table, from the W8NP repeater to the front door - you made it happen. MARC hamfests get better each year because of you.
We had a great time. We hope you did too. We look forward to seeing you next year!
Our 2026 MARC Hamfest Partners!
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The 2026 MARC Hamfest at MAPS is coming up 11/1! Please consider our sponsors for your ham radio related purchases. Without their generosity we wouldn’t be able to bring you our world-class hamfest. These businesses, small and larger, have made a commitment to give back to the ham radio community in a real, tangible way and enable us to complete our mission of promoting the world's greatest hobby in our community and beyond.
Please support these fine businesses when making ham radio related purchases. We thank them sincerely for their sponsorship of the 2026 MARC Hamfest at MAPS!
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The Heathkit Shop
The Wireman, Inc.
