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Are you considering becoming a Ham Operator?

Becoming a Ham Operator has several advantages, such as:

  • Emergency Communications: During natural disasters or emergencies, amateur radio operators can provide communication when traditional communication methods are down.

  • Technology: It is a great way to get hands-on experience with radio and communication technology.

  • Ham radio operators can join clubs or groups where they can meet like-minded people and participate in events and contests.

  • 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: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..



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Amateur Radio Newsline beginning 6/20/2025 is here with all the latest news from the world of amateur radio. In today's episode you'll hear-

 

 - RADIO SIGNALS HAVE 'UPWARD PROPAGATION' THROUGH ICE, STONE
- ISLAND DXPEDITION WILL BE TRIBUTE TO SILENT KEY
- TEEN CW CHAMP TRIES TO TOP OWN WORLD RECORD
- CHICAGO RACE PUTS HAMS ON THE RUN
- HAMS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN
- THREE CHARGED WITH THEFT OF RADIO STATION'S COPPER WIRING
- GRANT HELPS ADVANCE ALBERTA GROUP'S IP400 DIGITAL PROJECT
- WRTC ANNOUNCES WINNERS IN SPONSORED-TEAM BIDDING
- WORLD OF DX
- KICKER: REMEMBERING NEWSLINE'S BILL PASTERNAK, WA6ITF/SK

 

All the latest news is HERE. 

 

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MARC Field Day is at Community Park this year!

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Tips to make the most of your 2025 ARRL Field Day

Field Day 2025 (this year's theme is 'Radio Connects') is this upcoming weekend. Our club setup begins at noon on Saturday at Community Park (Finefrock Rd./SR241). The antennas come down at 5pm Sunday. Dinner will be at 5pm Saturday. The club is furnishing pizza and beverages. All attendees are encouraged to bring along a side dish and/or dessert. The whole family is welcome!

1. Be safe - Safety should always be your priority. Share pointers and resources with everyone participating in your Field Day event. See: Safety Officer Checklist [PDF]

2. Check Equipment and Operators– Make sure you have all the equipment tested and operational, and all the people needed to operate it. Now is the time to assign tasks and make an operating schedule.

3. Review the Field Day Rules – Make sure you check out the official rule packet [PDF] to know which class applies to your activation. The MARC group FD will again be operating 2 stations.  Our club Vice President Ryan will submit our score. Entries must be postmarked or submitted via web app at field-day.arrl.org/fdentry.php by Tuesday, July 29, 2025.

4. Bonus points – Tally high scores by completing bonus point activities. Getting bonus points will increase your Field Day score.

5. Put your best foot forward – ARRL Field Day is the face of ham radio to your local community. Remember to make the public feel welcome at our site and dress the part with 2025 ARRL Field Day gear.

Field Day this year promises to be hot! A little advance planning is in order to make sure you have the best, safest experience-

  • Wear light colored, loose clothes that block the light. Use sunscreen of at least SPF 15.

  • Wear a wide brim hat to protect the neck, forehead, ears, eyes, nose and scalp.

  • Limit direct sunlight exposure between 10 am and 4 pm, when the sun's UV rays are strongest.

  • Drink lots of water or sports drinks, about 1 cup every 15 minutes.

  • Avoid alcohol, caffeinated beverages, or heavy meals — these adversely affect your tolerance to heat.

  • Rest regularly in the shade or a cool place.

Know the signs of heat-related illnesses. Monitor yourself and others for symptoms such as headache, light-headedness, dizziness or fainting, weakness, moist skin, muscle cramps, and mood changes such as irritability or confusion. Persons at greater risk from heat illness include young children, the elderly, persons with heavy build, and those with certain medications and medical conditions such as obesity, heart disease, respiratory disease, and diabetes.

MARC and the ARRL want you to have a good time and stay safe during the event.

Ger ready for Field Day!

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Get ready for ham radio's biggest day! Mark your calendar for June 28-29 and let's have some fun together. MARC will be gathering at Community Park. Here are the details:

ARRL Field Day is fast approaching. Field Day is our club’s highlight and biggest event of the year and one of the biggest in the world. More than 31,000 radio amateurs gather with their clubs, groups or simply with friends to operate from remote locations.

Since 1933 hams throughout North America have practiced deployment of their radio equipment to principally to practice emergency communications. Field Day Operations are than just emergency comms; it promotes ham radio by attracting publicity by demonstrating different technologies and camaraderie among us and other clubs.

I’m pleased to announce Field Day 2025 will be held at:

Massillon Community Park

(Same park as the Ice Cream Social)

2200 Finefrock Rd SW

Massillon, OH 44647

Hours: Saturday from 1800 UTC (2pm EDT) until Sunday 2059 UTC (4:59pm EDT)

Our club will provide a main course (pizza) and beverages. We encourage you to bring a side dish or dessert.

We will be operating 2A. There will be a digital station as we had last year. GOTA station will be available also. We also would like to encourage bringing your own setup to tweak, practice with or just show off.

Please take a second or two to read through the rules at https://www.arrl.org/field-day-rules

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