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:
Upcoming Club Events
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MARC Vice-President Ryan Brown, KE8SDQ, announced these upcoming club events:
Massillon Amateur Radio Club Operating Events:
POTA Support Your Parks
October 20 @ Jackson Bog all day
Awards Banquet 2025
January 18th 4 pm to 8 pm
The Legends
POTA Support Your Parks 2025
January 18 @ TBD
January 19 @ TBD
If you have any questions, please contact me at
Latest Ham Radio News
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Amateur Radio Newsline beginning 9/13/2024 is here with all the latest news from the world of amateur radio. In today's episode you'll hear-
- SCIENTISTS TO REVISE SOLAR STORM ASSESSMENT
- LAUNCH DELAYED FOR AMSAT-DL'S ERMINAZ PAYLOAD
- PENNSYLVANIA HAM CLUB MARKS CENTENNIAL OF HISTORIC RAILROAD
- CANADIAN TEENS GAIN LICENSES AFTER HAM RADIO COURSEWORK
- AUSTRALIAN MUSEUM REOPENS AS TELECOMMUNICATIONS SHOWCASE
- SRI LANKAN GIRL GUIDES FIND POWER IN HAM RADIO
- WEST BENGAL HAMS HELP PREPARE POLICE FOR DISASTER
- NOMINATIONS NEEDED FOR HONORS AT CINCINNATI HAMFEST
- WORLD OF DX
- KICKER: A NEW JEWEL IN A SOTA QUEEN'S CROWN
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2024 Hamfest Vendor Portal Instructions & Link
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VENDOR PORTAL INSTRUCTIONS
October 27th is only days away! Do you have your table reserved? The 2024 MARC Hamfest at MAPS is well on its way to being sold out!
Step 1- Click here to view the hamfest map: MAP. The tables are arranged in rows A through F. Tables are numbered. Tables in gray are available.
Step 2- Access the portal here: Vendor portal (conventionforce.com).
Step 3- Set up an account profile for yourself. Once you have created your profile you will be presented with an option to view the map and select a table(s). When setting up your profile all the info with a red * is necessary. Your profile contains the same information already available on QRZ with the exception of your phone number. Your company name is your callsign, and your business type is "Hamfest Vendor."
Step 4- Visit interactive map. Choose your table(s) from the available spots. The available spots are colored green. When a spot is taken the table becomes "greyed out" and is unavailable for purchase. See the photo here of what the map looks like. Spots with names and orange backgrounds are taken.
Step 5- After selecting your table you will be directed to add the number of tickets you wish (see bottom of the page) to purchase and then be given the opportunity to check out. Check out after adding the number of tickets you need.
Please note you may return to the map, if you wish, to add another table. You may add as many tables and tickets as you like, but you must have at least one (1) ticket to buy a table.
Step 6- Check out. At the top of the page you will need to type 3 things into the box to purchase- your card number, the expiration date (MM/YY), and your 3-digit code from the back of your card. Note- AMEX has a 4-digit code on front of your card.
The actual secure transaction is processed by Stripe. You may complete your transaction on Stripe's secure server. Our club never sees your credit card information. You will immediately receive a receipt.
Last year’s vendors: If you pre-reserved your table from last year you will not be able to pay for your tables and tickets in the Convention Force app. Instead you may pay your table and tickets by sending a check or by credit card through this link: https://buy.stripe.com/9AQ6s36Ve9oN4ggbII.
Check payments to:
Massillon ARC
Attn: Gerry Sorensen, Secretary
921 17th St., NE
Massillon, OH 44646
Notes:
Once a table has been purchased it is yours. No one else can claim that table.
You must have at least one (1) ticket to participate. You may purchase any number of tables or tickets, however.
If you run into difficulty or would rather I reserve the table(s) for you, please email Gerry at
Thank you for partnering with us this year!
Our 2024 MARC Hamfest Partners!
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Our partners are those ham radio related businesses that support this hobby and this hamfest. Without their generosity we wouldn't be able to bring you this 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 2024 MARC Hamfest at MAPS!
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