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 10/4/2024 is here with all the latest news from the world of amateur radio. In today's episode you'll hear-
- HEROICS AMID HURRICANE HELENE'S DEVASTATION
- BROADCAST STATIONS HIT HARD BY HURRICANE HELENE
- WILDERNESS PROTOCOL AIDS RESCUE IN BACKCOUNTRY IDAHO
- MILESTONE: IARU HANDLES 1,000TH REQUEST FOR AMATEUR SATELLITE FREQUENCY
- SILENT KEYS: SRI LANKAN NOTABLES, VASANTH GURUGE, 4S7VG; SADEEPA SEPALA, 4S6SAD
- SILENT KEY: DEWAYNE HENDRICKS, WA8DZP
- RADIO TELESCOPE SITE TO REOPEN AS SCIENCE EDUCATION CENTER
- RUSSIA, BELARUS, ELIGIBLE AGAIN FOR CQ-SPONSORED CONTEST AWARDS
- WORLD OF DX
- KICKER: A QSO TO REMEMBER, 100 YEARS LATER
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Enter to win a Yaesu FT- DX10
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Enter to win a Yaesu FT- DX10!
As part of our 2024 MARC Hamfest at MAPS we are giving away a Yaesu FT- DX10 as our grand prize!
This bestselling HF/50 MHz radio represents the latest in hybrid SDR technology and features a touch screen interface. The narrow band SDR receiver emphasizes excellent receiver performance, while the Direct Sampling SDR provides a digital processing real-time spectrum scope.
This radio will be given away October 27, 2024, by the Massillon ARC at its 2024 Hamfest at MAPS in Green. You can enter as many times as your like either in-person (at the hamfest) or here.
Tickets are on sale now: $2 each, 3 for $5, 6 for $10, or 12 for $20 donation
Here is the link to purchase your tickets: FT- DX10
Important Information-
1. Tickets may be purchased at the 10/27/24 hamfest and/or here online.
2. Purchase of a prize ticket does not purchase your entry to the hamfest. Entry tickets may be purchased separately and are $5 at the hamfest door. Children under 18 are admitted free of charge.
3. When you purchase your prize tickets a photo of your completed ("filled out"), purchased tickets will be emailed to you within 5 business days. Your stubs will then be detached and placed in the prize hopper. Your actual numbered tickets will be placed in an envelope with your name and will be available at the hamfest itself if you wish them. Tickets not claimed will be destroyed after the hamfest is over by shredding.
4. The drawing for the FT-DX10 will take place at 1:00pm on 10/27/24 at MAPS Museum, 2260 International Pkwy, North Canton, OH, 44720. The ticket drawing will be livestreamed on the MARC club Facebook page.
5. All ticket sales are final. Your generous and kind donation to this raffle provides funds the club uses to carry out its mission to educate and introduce our area and region to amateur radio. Thank you for your generous support!
6. You need not be present to win this radio. You need not be a licensed operator to win. An FCC license is not needed to use this radio to listen, but an FCC license IS required to transmit. For further information visit: FCC.gov/Amateur Radio Service.
2024 Hamfest Vendor Portal Instructions & Link
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VENDOR PORTAL INSTRUCTIONS
October 27th is only days away! Our vendor tables for this year's hamfest are sold out. to be placed on a waiting list for possible cancellations please email:
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!
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