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April 2020 General Membership Meeting & Agenda

Tuesday, April 21st 2020 @ 6:30 PM (3rd Tuesday of the month)

At the current time as you read this Meeting Notice, it is not known if the Covid-19 Virus Isolation protocols will be in place to impact the meeting Location. If CDC Isolation Recommendations are still in effect, the Board will likely decide to cancel the In-Person meeting at Denny's and hold a Voice Net Meeting similar to this past March MoA [Meeting on the Air]. This page will continuely be updated to reflect any changes to meeting Location.... The Location will be the only thing that will change. The MARCA meeting is still a scheduled club event.

So, get familar with your UHF/VHF and 900 radios (repeaters programmed in memory), Make sure your Antenna is in good shape, and then Test your Skills and Systems with the General Dynamics (Haden) and the South Mountain repeaters. Dave, n7zpy, will be monitoring [scanning} repeaters for activity. Give all our repeaters a call. Dave, n7zpy, suggests we hold a Voice Net using South Mtn Wednesday at either 18:30 or 20:00 hrs MST, not to conflict with the Weather Net. Expect updates to this as the date approaches.

VE Testing Session meeting location is also included within MARCA's decision to following the Covid-19 isolation protocols... Check this site often for updates on April's Schedule and Location.

Presentation: TBD

(Tentitive) VE Testing Session: (Click ARRL for Registration Info; Tuesday, March 17th at 1700hrs by Ray Varsqeuz, k4rmv)

(Tentitive) Meeting location: [or South Mountain Repeaters 440 & 900 Mhz]

Denny's Tempe
825 S 48th Street
Tempe, Arizona 85281

Located on the South East section of University Dr and 48th Street.
Access is only from 48th Street, NOT the Hohokam Freeway (AZ 143). South bound 48th Street is just EAST of the Hohokam Fwy (exit and entrance intersections) on South side of University. Driving south bound on 48th Street, the parking entrance is the first LEFT; or if North bound on 48th St from Broadway Rd, the last RIGHT before University Dr.
Plenty of lighted parking.

Meeting [or Voice Net Check-In] start at 6:30 pm ; typically 2 hours in duration.

Meetings are open to anyone interested in Amateur Radio, any particular presentation of interest, MARCA Members of course, any any friends and family. There's alway opprotunity to open a discussion topic on just about any thing related to amateur radio or just plain ol chit chat about the weather.

Come early, socialize, and have a bite to eat.

Meeting Agenda (Always a work in progress): continually updated as the meeting approaches. To include a topic for the agenda, or input to a topic, contact Dave Hall, n7zpy, President, or Norm Johnson, aa7oo, Vice President.

Click the "Read More .... link at right" to see the full Meeting Agenda

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Scottsdale Springfest 2020 Cancelled

Hosted by the Scottsdale Amateur Radio Club

Due to concerns over the Covid-19/Corona Virus pandemic and the safety of our friends and fellow amateur radio operators, Co-chairmen Bill Kouchis, Ray Vasquez and James Wasson, the President of The Scottsdale Amateur Radio Club have made the decision to cancel the Scottsdale SpringFest on Saturday, March 21, 2020.

There has not been any decision made to reschedule this event, but it is being considered.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact Bill Kouchis (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or Ray Vasquez (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) regarding this matter.

Regards,

Bill Kouchis

N9EIV

Date: 21 March 2020
Time: Saturday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
Location: 17705 N Pacesetter Way, Scottsdale, AZ
Contact visit the web site at scottsdalearc.org .

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Tucson Springfest 2020 - Cancelled
Hosted by the Radio Society of Tucson
Date: 28 March 2020
Time: Saturday, 6:00 AM - 1100 AM.
Location: Target Store, 9615 E Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ.
Click HERE for Map
visit the web site at http://www.k7rst.org .

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DeVry Hamfest 2020 - Cancelled
Hosted by the Arizona Amateur Radio Club and the Arizona Red Cross Communications Club
Date: 11 April 2019
Time: Saturday, 6:00 AM - 1100 AM.
Location: DeVry University, 2149 W Dunlap Ave, Phoenix, AZ.
Click HERE for Map
Contact Gary Hamman at 602.996.8148 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for information or to reserve a space.

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Suprise Hamfest 2020

Hosted by the Amateur Television Network
Date: 18 April 2020
Location: 12983 W Grand Avenue, Surprise, AZ
Hours are 7:30 AM until 12:00 Noon. General Admission: $1 per person.
Tailgaters, Vendors, Club Booths are $10 per space with set up beginning at 6:30 AM.
Early Arrival and Camping May Be Available.
Contact Bob Minnick, W8ARZ at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for space and booth reservations.
Talk-In on 448.400 MHz FM PL 100.0.
Direct questions to Rod Fritz, WB9KMO at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Prescott Hamfest 2020
Hosted by the Eagle Amateur Radio Club at ERAU and the Yavapai Amateur Radio Club
Date: TBD June 2019
Time: 7am - 5pm
Location: Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, 3700 Willow Creek Road, Prescott, AZ
Click HERE for Map.
Visit the website at www.prescotthamfest.com and watch for updates.

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White Mountain Hamfest 2020 (tentitive)
Hosted by the Kachina Amateur Radio Club
Date: TBD July 2019
Time: 7am - 1pm
Location: Mountain Meadow Park, 1101 N Woodland Road, Pinetop Lakeside, AZ
Click HERE for Map
Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more info or
visit the web site at www.kachina-arc.org and click on " Hamfest" for updates.

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Copafest 2020
Hosted by the Maricopa Amateur Radio Association
Date: 24 October 2020
Hours are 7:00 AM until 1:00 PM.
The UltraStar Multitainment Center, 16000 N Maricopa Road, Maricopa, AZ
Click HERE for Map.
Spaces are $10.00 for two parking spaces. Setup begins at 5:00 AM.
Balloon Launch, VE Testing, Card Checking, Vendor Exhibits, Seminars, Prizes and more.
Many activities available in the Multitainment Center including:
laser tag, bowling, movies, games, dining and more. Dining and Hotel also available.
For information, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit the website at www.copafest.org.

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Tucson Fallfest 2020
Hosted by the Radio Society of Tucson
Date: 26 September 2020
Time: Saturday, 6:00 AM - 1100 AM.
Location: Target Store, 9615 E Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ.
Click HERE for Map
visit the web site at http://www.k7rst.org .

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Cochise Hamfest 2020
and 7th Region Communications Exercise
Hosted by the Cochise Amateur Radio Association
Date: ~~5 May 2020~~ Rescheduled to 7 November 2020
Hours: 7am to 1pm
2756 South Moson Rd, Sierra Vista, AZ
Gates Open at 7:00 AM
Parking and Admission - Free
Tailgate Space $5 - Inside Space $10
VE Testing, Refreshments, Prizes
Web Site - http://www.k7rdg.org

Talk-In on 146.76(-) Pl 162.2 Hz. Watch for more details.

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Oro Valley ARC Hamfest 2020
Hosted by the Oro Valley Amateur Radio Club
Date: 14 November 2020
Hours: 7am to 1pm
Marana Middle School, 11285 W Grier Road, Marana, AZ
Click HERE for Map https://goo.gl/maps/sTxWAC4Snn42
Gates open at 7:00 AM (5:00 AM for Sellers) - Close at 1:00 PMAdmission is $5.00 which includes a bottle of water.
Children under 12 with a paid adult and students with any Arizona school ID are free.
Sellers spaces are $10.00 per space and includes seller's admission.
Indoor VE Session with pre-registration preferred, but not required.
Send an email to pre-register (email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).
Interesting Seminars - ARRL Card Checking and LOTW Assistance at ARRL Booth
Food Truck for Breakfast and Lunch. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.
Visit the website at www.tucsonhamradio.org.

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Superstition SuperFest 2020
Hosted by the Supersition Amateur Radio Club
Date: TBD December 2020
Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Mesa Community College, 1833 W Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ
Click HERE for Map.
Admission: $5.00/person (includes 1 door prize ticket) - Children 12 and under free
Tailgate: $10.00 - Includes 2 spaces and 2 paid admissions
VE Testing - Registration 8:00 - 9:00 AM. Testing at 9:00 AM
ARRL Card Checking, Special Event Station, GOTA Station, Fox Hunt, Prizes
Food Vendor and Drinks Available
Contact Hamfest Chairman at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.