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There has been much happening this year already! Members have taken up the challenge of sharing amateur radio with new friends and faces at new locations in different ways than ever before!
The year got underway with the club’s first participation in the Winter Field Day event which was a grand success! Yet, another first for M.A.R.C., was participating in the ARRL’s “School Club Round-Up” at Tuslaw Local Schools as part of Tuslaw’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) program.
Students were able to contact stations on the air and get a firsthand look at amateur radio. The Technician, General and CW classes are just getting started and are in full swing! Members are staying excited and are learning and sharing more than ever with our community and beyond.
As we lumber through the remaining dark days and chilly weather of winter, there is much to look forward to as we are finally getting closer to Spring and warmer weather.
Planning is already taking place for the annual ARRL’s Summer Field Day, and we are working on future events throughout the year.
Plan on dipping your toes in the water and join us at one of our monthly meetings. New speakers and presentations are underway, and we look forward to seeing you!
We hope you feel a sense of pride in being part of an organization that is starting it’s 96th year this month, and we are committed to being a relevant source of ongoing learning and outreach. Above all, we encourage you to continue your pursuit of amateur radio in any way that you find rewarding! We’re extremely grateful for all that made our history special, but just as encouraged as we set our sights on the future!
“Have deep roots, but shallow tent pegs” (author unknown)
73,
Don Rankl - N8IVJ
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MARC is recognized by the ARRL as a Special Service Club (SSC). You may be wondering, “What is an SSC, and how does this affect me?”
What is a Special Service Club?
A club that exists to go above and beyond for their communities and for Amateur Radio is what defines a Special Service Club (SSC). They are the leaders in their Amateur Radio communities who provide active training classes, publicity programs, and actively pursue technical projects and operating activities.
What about MARC?
As an ARRL Special Service Club, we have met our agreement to develop our skills in specified areas during the past two years in accordance with the guidelines in the ARRL SSC Active Club On-Line Primer.
We have worked closely with our Affiliated Club Coordinator throughout the year to develop these skills. We schedule regular, active training classes to help prospective hams study to pass their required FCC license testing. We have a recently improved publicity program to educate the community with regards to our function.
We have club members who actively pursue technical projects and operating activities. We sponsor and participate in important ARRL and hobby related events such as Field Day.
Bottom Line
How can MARC assist you in your ham radio journey? Let us know by sending us a note at: club@w8np.net.
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MARC Club Net Manager- Evan Rankl, KE8IDH
Stark County DMR Net - Held on Monday evenings at 7:30 pm on the W8NP repeaters located in Massillon and Alliance Talk Group 313989 Time slot 1.
Statewide DMR Net - Held on Monday evenings at 8:30 pm using the statewide Talk Group 3139.
Stark County ARES Net - Held on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 pm on the N8ATZ repeater 147.120 MHz with a pl of 110.9
Alliance Amateur Radio Club Net - Held on Thursday evenings at 9 pm on the W8LKY Repeater 145.370 MHz with a pl of 110.9
West Stark Info Net - Held every Friday evening on the W8NP Repeater 147.180 MHz with a pl of 110.9 except the first Friday of the month which is club meeting night for the Massillon Amateur Radio Club.
Massillon 80 Meter CW Net - Held Sundays evenings at 8:00 pm on 3.5995 MHz
If you are outside the range of our MARC repeater you can listen to our signal on Broadcastify. To access the feed from the Club repeaters press HERE.
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2023 Club Officers & Club Information
PRESIDENT-
Don Rankl, N8IVJ
VICE PRESIDENT-
Don Wade, W8DEA
SECRETARY-
Vern Sproat, KE8VS
TREASURER-
Dan Anastis, N8DZM
TRUSTEES-
Brent Gribble, N8BAG
Fred Reed, KD8SMO
Jim Farriss
Meetings
Massillon Amateur Radio Club meets the first Friday of every month at the Massillon Senior Center, 39 Lincolnway W, Massillon, Ohio 44647.
Doors open at 7pm and the learning-driven gathering time begins at 7:30pm. Visitors are expected and appreciated, licensed or unlicensed- if you have an interest in amateur radio come join us! You will find a warm welcome here- we promise!
Address
PO Box 73, Massillon, OH, 44648
Membership
FULL MEMBERSHIP - A full membership is open to a person holding a valid amateur radio license of any class and is eligible to vote and hold office.
ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP - An associate membership is open to those persons interested in Amateur Radio but who do not hold an amateur radio license. Associate members may not vote or hold office but may serve on Committees.
Spouses, dependents, or students up through college are eligible for SPECIAL Membership at one-half price of full or associate membership, whichever is applicable.
Memberships run from January to December and are currently:
2023 memberships for existing club members are free. For new members only $5.00. Students or any other family member under the age of 18 years where parents are already Full Members cost only $2.50. All memberships are due by the March club meeting.
Sound interesting? Would you like more information? If so, you are encouraged to contact us at the MARC, P.O. Box 73, Massillon, Ohio 44648 or email us at:
To join online visit Ham Club Online by clicking HERE.
Step #1- Create a login
Step #2- Add W8NP to your profile
Step #3- Complete your application online
Club Code of Regulations are here: MARC Code of Regs
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