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On Saturday, June 25th, members of the Massillon ARC gathered at Hartwick Park in Perry Township to participate in the ARRL's 2022 Field Day. Two stations were operated- CW and phone, as well as a GOTA* station. Members of the 6-Meter AM Net group also brought a vintage 1950's Hammerlund Receiver and Heath Heathkit DX-20 transmitter for demonstration, as well as a Xeigu 6100 QRP rig.
Club operators polished their emergency preparedness and disaster communications skills as they reached out to contact other amateur radio operators all over the USA and around the world. Numerous positive reports have already been received from club members, and visitors, to the event. Saturday evening dinner was amazing, and it was nice to see those members we haven't seen in a while.
There were several members who snapped some pics, and here they are. Enjoy!
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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.
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How can MARC assist you in your ham radio journey? Let us know by sending us a note at:
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We had an awesome 2022 FD- “one to remember” & “for the books!”
The Rankl family went above and beyond for this FD and it’s success. Everyone I saw said they were having a good time. All positive reports!
We can only hope future Field Days go as well as this one.
Seeing the young fellows flying the model airplanes (and getting them stuck in trees) and flying the kite I gave them was also great. All the while their dad (Igor, K8INN) helped with setup and operating of the CW station.
Dave, WD8AYE, and his wife stopped before going home to Louisville while driving back from a family event in Toledo. I found that amazing and his Stark CO EOC ESF 2 gave us 100 points for the club. If I had driven that far I would have said heck with FD and went straight home. Thanks Dave!
I think we also had the most XYL’s visit us as well. And what about the great food there? BBQ chicken, hot dogs, hamburgers, and lots of homemade food as well.
Two of our members live in area assisted living units and both made it out thanks to fellow hams who picked them up and brought them out. WC8W, Gary, and KG8IRJ, Paul. So glad they were there! I was told Gary made some HF phone contacts and I know Paul made phone contacts on our GOTA station on HF. Both are limited to VHF in their living quarters. Gary was assisted by Mike, KE8EHG, and Paul by Fred, KD8SMO.
I want to thank our 6 meter (50.4) friends, Mark, AC8CL, and group for displaying the vintage military gear and operating from his van. If you haven't see his equipment you are missing something. He really has a “mobile military museum” plus all the gear IS operational.
As president I want to thank everyone- club members and guests who may be reading this. I hope you will join us at a future club meeting.
A good time to visit is one week from today- the annual Ice Cream Social Aug. 5th. We will be meeting outdoors at the park! See details here in the newsletter or at W8NP.net.
If you have any questions, comments or concerns please let us know by emailing me at:
73,
Don, W8DEA- President
Massillon Amateur Radio Club
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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.