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February 2020 General Membership Meeting & Agenda

Tuesday, February 18th 2020 @ 6:30 PM (3rd Tuesday of the month)

Presentation: "Why we tune Antennas and ... " by Dennis Campbell, AE7WU

VE Testing Session: (Click ARRL for Registration Info; Tuesday, January 21st at 1700hrs by Ray Varsqeuz, k4rmv)

Meeting location:

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.

Meetings 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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MARCA Monthly VE License Test Sessions

The Motorola Amateur Radio Club of Arizona is excited to announce that we host a license testing session before each general meeting. Anyone interested in testing to become a ham, or upgrading their current license, is welcome to attend. The fee is $15.00 and exact cash is required. Please bring a copy of your valid photo ID. If you are upgrading your license you must also bring a copy of your existing license. Please contact Ray Varquez, K4RMV, if you would like to test, and to insure enough examiners are available for your test session.

If you would like to become a VE or help VE a session contact Ray Varquez, K4RMV

Location: 258 South 48^th St. Tempe, AZ 85281
Time: 5:00 pm
Date: 3rd Tuesday of Each Month
Contact: Ray Varquez, K4RMV or 602-363-4207 for scheduling.

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Membership Dues Reminder for 2020

2020 membership renewal and dues are due January 1st. Dues are $25. Don Aldridge, wa7rll, Treasurer, will be available for renewal anytime between the October 2019 and January 2020 meeting. You may contact Don directly using this Link.

When renewing, please provide current contact information such as mobile & or home phone #'s ; postal address ; and email address. Then take a moment and update your profile on our website, w7mot.org .

Not a member or interested in becomming a member? Here is a link to information where you can find out more about us and get a member application .

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Scottsdale Springfest 2020
Hosted by the Scottsdale Amateur Radio Club
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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DeVry Hamfest 2020 (tentitive)
Hosted by the Arizona Amateur Radio Club and the Arizona Red Cross Communications Club
Date: TBD 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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Cochise Hamfest 2020
and 7th Region Communications Exercise
Hosted by the Cochise Amateur Radio Association
Date: TBD May 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

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Tucson Springfest 2020
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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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 tentitive
Hosted by the Maricopa Amateur Radio Association
Date: TBD 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.
Admission is $5.00.
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 Springfest 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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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.