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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:
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Sometimes in life opportunities come along that no one could ever have imagined. Such is the case with this major change in our direction for the future of MARC. Earlier this calendar year, we were approached by the administration of St. Paul’s Church in Massillon, with the idea of considering a move to their facilities. We had not really, seriously been considering such a move, as there always seemed to be many reasons or roadblocks along the way to staying put. We were still open to the idea of what our future might be like if we did make such a major change.
There was significant discussion and input from all sides. Members brought up many good questions and concerns about everything you could imagine. There were planning sessions and meetings with church officials, club members, officers & trustees. All of the options were weighed and the hard issues were tackled. Fast-forward to present day. After a unanimous vote by the membership, and we’ve just concluded a full-scale move to our new home.
On Saturday, July 27th 2024, members met at Chloe’s for breakfast. It was followed by a rendezvous at the Senior Center to begin a somewhat large-scale plan of attack. Starting at 8:00 am sharp and concluding just before 3:00 pm we had said our final goodbyes to the only home that most present members can remember. With trucks & trailers, equipment & muscles every item was removed and transported via the short journey to 127 Cherry Rd. NE (St. Paul’s Church). The response from all of the volunteers that assisted with the move was overwhelming!
We are deeply humbled to have received this opportunity. But even more so for all of the support from all of our MARC Family as well as the administration, staff and members of St. Paul’s Church. This wasn’t and never will be a perfect situation in every way. We will work hard to be good stewards of what we have been given and will do everything in our power to share this opportunity with our members, our communities, and he City of Massillon... which MARC serves!
We have celebrated well over 3 decades of calling the Massillon Senior Center our home away from home. Many fond memories were made along the way. Much good has happened in so many ways. The stories will remain forever. It has been, and will always remain a vital part of the history of MARC.
The MARC organization is as excited as we can be for all of the future potential that we have at our disposal! Let’s get ready to write a new chapter full of good stories, fond memories, and the charge and responsibility of enhancing both our personal as well as the organizational growth of amateur radio!
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Don Rankl
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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:
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Here is our MARC Club newsletter, The FEEDBACK.
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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.