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How are those New Year’s resolutions coming along? Have you resolved to finish a winter repair project (from 3 winters ago)? Have you resolved to clean out your shack and make several needed repairs “behind” the operating desk? Have you…. (and the list goes on) ?
Much like the rest of life, it is easy to procrastinate in amateur radio too! The result can ultimately be feelings of guilt, frustration and even anger at times.
While everyone has a unique series of challenges and things going on in their personal lives, “ham radio” shouldn’t be a source of stress or anxiety to add to the burden!
My “resolution” moving forward (no expiration, and not just on January 1st) is to “resolve” to keep amateur radio a bright spot in my life!
If you find yourself being overly frustrated with “ham radio” – maybe it’s time to take a break and recharge - not quit, not run away, not let your license expire, but how about just a little bit of a breather!
Several times along the way I’ve needed a “break” from amateur radio and all things related. Sometimes it was a year, others a few months, and still other times just a couple of days.
When you find yourself becoming overly judgmental of the voices on the local repeater, or when some new (obviously untrained) individual asks a “stupid” question on the long distance DX net, or letting the jabs from “Mr. Extra Class” make you feel inferior for not upgrading, and you find your eyes are rolling into the back of your head attending yet another club meeting….stop, take a breath, walk away and regroup. Spend a day with your spouse or family, go for a walk, do anything NOT ham radio related for as long as it takes!
You know what? Before long you’ll realize what a blessing amateur radio has been in your life ! You’ll be drawn into the things that sparked your interest back in the beginning of your journey.
Strive to keep things fresh, light, enjoyable and fun! You’ll also remember that it’s the people who are involved with whom you cherish most and their friendships - not the tower project, not the upgraded license, and not the regret or guilt of your past radio days or unfinished repairs!
Before long you’ll be “back to your old self” and having a blast!
Make sure to provide a little space for others along the way who may also be “mending” their attitudes and adjusting their journey in amateur radio! Above all, remain an ambassador of the highest degree so as to ensure amateur radio will be around for many generations to come.
Resolve to keep amateur radio a “bright spot” in your journey! And, as always – feel free to share in the Massillon Amateur Radio Club’s journey whenever it feels right for you!
Don Rankl – 73, de N8IVJ
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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: club@w8np.net.
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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.
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2023 Club Officers & Club Information
PRESIDENT-
Don Rankl, N8IVJ
VICE PRESIDENT-
Don Wade, W8DEA
SECRETARY-
Vern Sproat, KE8VS
TREASURER-
Dan Anastis, N8DZM
TRUSTEES-
Brent Gribble, N8BAG
Fred Reed, KD8SMO
Jim Farriss
Meetings
Massillon Amateur Radio Club meets the first Friday of every month at the Massillon Senior Center, 39 Lincolnway W, Massillon, Ohio 44647.
Doors open at 7pm and the learning-driven gathering time begins at 7:30pm. Visitors are expected and appreciated, licensed or unlicensed- if you have an interest in amateur radio come join us! You will find a warm welcome here- we promise!
Address
PO Box 73, Massillon, OH, 44648
Membership
FULL MEMBERSHIP - A full membership is open to a person holding a valid amateur radio license of any class and is eligible to vote and hold office.
ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP - An associate membership is open to those persons interested in Amateur Radio but who do not hold an amateur radio license. Associate members may not vote or hold office but may serve on Committees.
Spouses, dependents, or students up through college are eligible for SPECIAL Membership at one-half price of full or associate membership, whichever is applicable.
Memberships run from January to December and are currently:
2023 memberships for existing club members are free. For new members only $5.00. Students or any other family member under the age of 18 years where parents are already Full Members cost only $2.50. All memberships are due by the March club meeting.
Sound interesting? Would you like more information? If so, you are encouraged to contact us at the MARC, P.O. Box 73, Massillon, Ohio 44648 or email us at:
Club Code of Regulations are here: MARC Code of Regs
Webmaster: Gerry Sorensen,
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