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Details: Written by Norm Johnson Norm Johnson; Last Updated: May 20 2020 May 20 2020; Hits: 20 20

Sim Smith

Paul Bennett, kd7kdo, gave a presentation, via Zoom, at the May MARCA Membership Meeting on Sim Smith, a very interesting Interactive Simth Chart program.

The presentation can be viewed here ....

There was also a live demonstration of the program which is overviewed on a few slides in the presentation.

You'll probably want to download it, try it, and then sit back and be amazed that its really Free to use.

Enjoy and Thanks Paul for a smooth Zoom presentation.

Details: Written by Norm Johnson Norm Johnson; Last Updated: June 03 2020 June 03 2020; Hits: 84 84

June 2020 General Membership Zoom Meeting .... Morphing Continues !!

The next Meeting is Tuesday June 16th 2020 @ 18:30 MST.

Note the TIME for Chit Chat n Greetings is ...... 6:00 PM local MST

Note the TIME for Business Meeting is ...... 6:30 PM local MST

Note the MEETING Location & FORMAT ..is.. ZOOM .... protocol ....

June's meeting format will be done using Zoom. This meeting is open to all MARCA members, guests, and those interested in Amateur Radio. Follow the instructions below.

The VE Testing Session are on HOLD for near future. Keep checking here .... for updates on MARCA's VE Program & Schedule. Status will also be posted on ARRL website.

Why Zoom? May was a successful meeting including an enjoyable presentation.

Never used Zoom? I'll post below the essentials for joining the meeting.

Brian McCarthy, ak7f, has offered his Zoom account to host the MARCA June Zoom meeting. Thank You again, Brian.

To join ... a Zoom Meeting is simple, from your PC, click on the link below. If you have never participated in a Zoom video conference, just trust the instructions on screen, a few applications will be added to your PC, just allow them, then enter the Meeting ID and Pwd. Mute your Audio ( there is an icon for that to click). Don't panic when things don't happen instantly, be patient with the process of getting started. If you are first to connect, it will be lonesome whith nothing happening. The magic starts when flickers of light and a face appears followed by "hello".....

Zoom meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82935993035?pwd=aWRZWW1KdDQvblUwT29sTUtRTFUxdz09

Meeting ID: 829 3599 3035

Password: 443050

Dave, n7zpy, will be Zoom net control [conference administrator / with Brian's assistance]. Meeting agenda is below.

The May Zoom Meeting was successful dispite using newer technology than our comfortable and trusty Radios on a Voice Net. We had 16 participants, some didn't allow us to see their techie stress faces looking into a computer video cam. It was fun to just chit chat a bit, play with the computer buttons, drawing mustashes on everyone while becoming comfortable with being .... looked at ... and staring back... Fun. Dave was our Zoom Control and meeting leader, he did a great job again keeping things moving and including everyone. We did our Business Meeting formal stuff, mostly discussing Field Day 2020. We had our first Presentation, click Sim Smith, via Zoom by Paul Bennett, kd7dko, which included a real time demonstration of the Sim Smith program. All very impressive and all went smoothly. This was a great meeting and fantastic meeting experience. Feedback is we will use Zoom for our June meeting. Most of us saved about 1hr of driving time to Denney's by using Zoom .... felt relaxing.

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

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Details: Written by Norm Johnson Norm Johnson; Last Updated: April 10 2020 April 10 2020; Hits: 55 55

DX Seasons - Ned Stearns AA7A

I gave a talk to CADXA last week titled "DX Seasons" on Zoom and we recorded the program. And then one of the members uploaded the video to YouTube. You might pass this link around to the MARCA members for them to enjoy while they stay at home.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLE2bCjdBvQ&t=317s

*** Editor's Note: when opening this link, it does NOT start at the begining, Soooo RESET to begining of video ***

73 and stay well.

Ned

Details: Written by Norm Johnson Norm Johnson; Last Updated: April 27 2020 April 27 2020; Hits: 114 114

Suprise Hamfest 2020

To Be Rescheduled

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 - Cancelled

Hosted by the Eagle Amateur Radio Club at ERAU and the Yavapai Amateur Radio Club
Date: ~~TBD June 2019~~ - Cancelled.
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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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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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.

Details: Written by Norm Johnson Norm Johnson; Last Updated: April 27 2020 April 27 2020; Hits: 152 152

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.

Details: Written by Norm Johnson Norm Johnson; Last Updated: April 27 2020 April 27 2020; Hits: 124 124

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.

Details: Written by Norm Johnson Norm Johnson; Last Updated: April 27 2020 April 27 2020; Hits: 149 149

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.