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N8ATZ / SK

We are saddened to share the news to our members of the passing of one of our friends. Terry E. Russ – N8ATZ became a Silent Key on November 8, 2023.

Terry was a lifelong resident of the Massillon area and was a Life Member of MARC as well as a Life Member of the ARRL for over 50 years. Most don’t remember not seeing Terry at any given gathering or event in over half a century. He was always proud to be an originally licensed “Advanced-Class” licensee. Terry’s calm & intelligent tone on the air would always render respect – His familiar “N-8-A-T--Zed” was a one-of-a-kind mantra that commanded attention and exuded calmness & professionalism, will be greatly missed.

Terry was the EC & Assistant EC (Emergency Coordinator) for Stark County for many years, helping to oversee SkyWarn and A.R.E.S. functions, being the amateur radio liaison to local, state & national emergency management officials. He held multiple positions and served many terms as an officer in the MARC organization. He taught countless license classes and was the club hamfest chairman until only recently. Terry was also the chairman for the Hall of Fame Community Parade. Along with one of his closest lifelong friends, Dave Beltz (WD8AYE), Terry helped to maintain and provide multiple high-profile repeaters that have been used by countless hams in the Stark County area and beyond for many decades.

Professionally, Terry worked and served as a field inspector for 40 years at UL (Underwriters Laboratories). He traveled extensively nationally and internationally for his clients, while providing insight, corrective measures, and follow-up, as only Terry could do.

Personally, Terry’s inner circle was always unique. He was extremely loyal to his closest friends and a bit guarded toward others until he got to know you. He considered his colleagues in amateur radio his extended family. Not ever known for being flashy or showy, he was active in every way in amateur radio and in the community. One of Terry’s favorite things to do, and little known to most, was visiting Disney World with his wife Lynnette. It was probably one of the few instances he could “be a kid” and enjoy life. They had looked forward to his retirement and for many trips to come. Terry’s health had other plans for their life, but he continued to be a part of everything he could up until only recently.

We remember Terry for his friendship and the many, many contributions to our lives in countless ways. We send and share our deepest condolences to his wife Lynnette as well as Terry’s family and friends.

 

Information: Paquelet Funeral Home (1100 Wales Rd. NE, Massillon, OH 44646)

Calling Hours: Tues., Nov. 14th (5:00 pm – 7:00 pm)

Service:  Wed., Nov. 15th (10:00 a.m.)

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MARC POTA update!

We have gone out 3 times; once at Jackson Bog (K-9415) and twice at Portage Lakes (K-1984). Each park has one successful activation. The unsuccessful activation at Portage Lake was due to equipment failure.

There are 141 contacts with 74 parks hunted and 23 park to park contacts. 22 states and 2 Canadian Provinces. However, there are 56 additional contacts starting in 1995, looking at the dates most were during ARRL Field Day, with a few from Winter Field Day and NVIS Day this year. We are doing pretty well so far.

Ryan, KE8SDQ, reports that our latest attempt, 11/4, netted 48 contacts. Some 20 members operated, and 4 stations were used/and or tested in the process. 

 

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This past Sunday, 10/29/23, the Massillon Amateur Radio Club (MARC) returned to MAPS (Military Air Preservation Society hangar) in Green Ohio. This was another great hamfest in every way!

Early count shows over 700 joined us on a cold, rainy Ohio morning for the day's festivities. When you add 100 vendors and additional support staff that makes for a pretty good swap! Record attendance, record prizes and record vendor participation- these all pretty much sums up the day. 

Thanks to sponsors like Dakota Lithium, Heil Audio, Be Loud, Hammond Electronics, Arrow Antenna, Flex Radio, ICOM, N3FJP Logger, Ham Radio Deluxe, DX Engineering, Ham Radio Outlet, Gigaparts, B&T Firearms, LLC., DXE Contest University, Dayton Hamvention, Precise RF, The Wiremen, and other sponsors we were able to give about $5,000 in prizes away during the 5+ hour event.

Please patronize our fine sponsors- they are giving back to the ham radio community and made this great event possible!

Although there were some 50 prize give aways, the big prize winners were:

1st Prize- Yaesu FT-891

John Sayre, KE8UIB

Complete POTA Package w/Xeigu G90 &

Dakota Lithium Power Station

James Andrews, KD8VT

 

"Hi guys, just wanted to let you know what a great time I had at your hamfest yesterday. About six of us from the Pittsburgh area made the trip. This was my first time being there and I was very impressed with the venue and the hospitality that your club showed during the hamfest. I was very surprised at the number of people in attendance along with the number of sellers."

-Curt McCormick, WU3U

 

These professional photos of our event were taken by Canton's world-class photographer Joe Albert. 

Please enjoy a video made of the event HERE. 

 

If you did not have a change to buy gear before the show our store is still online. Tee Shirts, Hoodies, Tumblers and Coffee Cups with this year's Hamfest Mascot, "Flying Tiger," are available. You can visit: https://heritage-depot.com/product-category/hamfest-2023/

The password to access our Hamfest gear is: HF2023. 

All sales are directly with our vendor, and the prices you pay for MARC Hamfest gear do NOT include a fundraiser fee for the club. We did this to keep prices low and quality high. Your gear is shipped directly to you from our vendor for speedy delivery. 

 

 

 

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ARES - (Amateur Radio Emergency Service) - Training coming soon!

 

Whether you've been around a long time, or you're just getting started in ham radio, amateurs in Stark County will have the opportunity to learn more about and will be able to formally participate in ARES in the coming months!

 

There is an updated, invigorated and organized system that is now in place, and it will be available to anyone who might be interested. This is yet another opportunity that the ARRL (Amateur Radio Relay League), in conjunction with our local governments and communities, wholeheartedly supports and administrates!

 

For many years, all that was required, was a warm body and an HT! In the sometimes-complicated world that exists these days, there was a realization that improved training and certifications should be included going forward. Don't let any of this scare you! None of the ARES program excludes or prohibits certain individuals or license classes from pursuing. This opportunity is available to all licensed amateurs.

 

The programs & training will help all of us "get up to speed" with this most important approach to public awareness, safety & service to Ohio and beyond.

 

As amateur radio operators, we strive for continual learning, advancement, training & service to the communities that we live and work in each day.  Stay-tuned to your local Alliance Amateur Radio Club, Canton Amateur Radio Club - W8AL or Massillon Amateur Radio Club - W8NP for more information in the coming months.

 

(Special Thanks to Dave Beltz (WD8AYE) - ARES Amateur Radio/ Emergency Coordinator for Stark County)

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