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Greetings Field Day Enthusiast (flier) (Map)
ARRL Field day 2019 is just a couple of weeks away. MARCA has reserved the Gentry Group Campground and hopefully the
Members, if you are planning on attending, Please contact Don Aldridge, wa2rll, Field Day Committee Chair.
Guests interested in amateur radio, curious about Field Day, or looking for an adventure are welcome to attend, we'll bring you right into the activity with no worries.
Gentry Campground is located east of Payson just off of 260 and close to
General directions from Mesa/Tempe areas; take AZ-87 north to Payson. In Payson, turn east onto AZ-260 todwards Forest Lakes. Continue driving past Forest Lakes about 3 miles looking for Mogollon Rim Road, near the top of a long upgrade hill. Turn south onto Mogollon Rim Road which is a gravel, dusty, somewhat maintained National Forest Road. Continue about 2.5 miles to Black Canyon Lake Camp Grounds where the road splits (DO NOT take the left fork) and continue "stright" (DO NOT turn onto Black Canyon Lake Rd). Continue another 3-4 miles on Mogollon Rim Road to the Gentry Fire Tower and Group Site Camp Grounds on left. The Fire Tower may be visuable above the trees. There was a fire several days after our 2017 Field Day, that started near Black Canyon and burned thru the valley and up to the Gentry Fire Tower. The camp grounds were not damaged during this fire, but the surrounding area was cleared. The camp ground is still very picturisque overlooking Black Canyon Lake. Set GPS coordinates to 34°18'3.76"N 110°42'48.26"W.
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MARCA Operating Information for 2019 ARRL Field Day
Location: see Field Day Map or click here.
Field Day activities are from Friday, June 21st thru Sunday, Jun 23rd 2019.
Equipment & antenna setup will start on Friday afternoon-ish (June 21st) and finish on Saturday morning-ish (June 22nd).
MARCA will be operating as a class 2A field day station. Class 2A allows 2 regular stations plus a GOTA station, a vhf station, 6 meter station, and satellite station. We will operate phone, cw and digital (psk and others). There will be a selection of radio types, K3, KX3, ICOM, Kenwood, .... analog, digital, and SDRs.
This year we will be adding something new, FT8.Friday Dinner is mostly fend for yourself. Typically, some of us will drive into Forest Lakes for dinner at someplace.
Don Aldridge is the official CW "copier" of the ARRL Bulletin. All interested in participating in this 30 minute activity are Welcome. Don will post the time of this event at the Vistiors table.
Friday's dinner is typically a DIY since everyone will be at a different hunger state. However, many will group hike or drive into Forest Lakes and feast at a local diner.
Field Day on the air operations begins at 11:00 am Saturday, June 22nd and continues for a 24 hour period until Sunday, June 23rd. There will be a Visitor Information table with schedule of events, guest visitor book, Amateur Radio information, and MARCA information.
A training class with an interesting hands-on project is being planned. The project is open to all attendees. The class is Saturday and time will be announced and posted at the Visitor Information table. Duration is 90 minutes.
A MARCA sponsored BBQ is planned for Saturday night. (bbq, hot-dogs with the “fixins”, beans, chips and soda). We also are planning on a large stack of pancakes, sausagues, and eggs on both Saturday and Sunday mornings. You should provide all of your other meals, snacks, drinks, water, etc.
Sunday, after the last Field Day contact is logged, Lunch of sandwiches and left overs is planned.
After Sunday Lunch, we will tear down the Field Day stations and antennas. Pack equipment into vehicles. The camp site is cleaned up and we're ready to hit the road back to the “cool” valley mid-ish Sunday afternoon.
There is lots of camping space in and around the trees, so bring tent or motor home, sleeping bags and your normal “camping” equipment. If roughing it isn't your style, there is a small motel at Forest Lakes, which is close by. Also, a large group of the FD participants typically visit a local restaurant for a Friday night all-you-can-eat fish fry.
New hams, those interested in learning about Amateur Radio, all other hams, seasoned hams, and of course families & friends are welcome. If you would like to participate, please email one of the committee members (listed below) with the number of people in your party, the number of hams and your approximate arrival time. Also, let us know if you are interested in bringing a rig to use or share or other equipment. Other equipment might be headphones, your favorite key or paddle, coax with PL259s etc. This year, the club has aquired sufficient deep cycle 12 volt batteries to operate all Field Day stations during contest period.
Join us for this event filled weekend or just come up for the Saturday operations and evening bbq.
MARCA FD Committee
Don Aldridge - wa7rll, 480-763-2006, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Pat Stautberg - wa7zqk, 480-814-5095
Paul Boyce - kj7ky, 480-966-9014, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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June 2019 General Membership Meeting & Agenda
Tuesday, June 18th 2019 @ 6:30 PM (3rd Tuesday of the month)
Presentation: TBD
VE Testing Session: (Click ARRL for Registration Info; Tuesday, June 18th at 1700hrs by Ed Olague, k5ola)
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
Click Here to Continue Reading: June 2019 Membership Meeting
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Membership Renewal Reminder for 2019
2019 membership renewal and dues are due January 1st. Dues are $25. Don will be available for renewals at the November 2018 and January 2019 meeting.
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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ARRL Southwestern Division Convention & Yuma Hamfest 2019
Hosted by the Yuma Amateur Radio Hamfest Organization
Date: 15-16 February 2019
Time: Friday, Noon - 5:00 PM and Saturday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Location: Yuma County Fairgrounds, 2520 E 32nd St, Yuma, AZ
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visit the web site at www.yumahamfest.org .
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Motorola Amateur Radio Club of Arizona 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 K5OLA if you would like to test, to insure enough examiners are available for your test session.
If you would like to become a VE or help VE a session contact K5OLA
Location: 258 South 48th St. Tempe, AZ 85281
Time: 5:00 pm
Date: 3rd Tuesday of Each Month
Contact: Ed Olague at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for scheduling.
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GD Tower MESH Project
For the past couple of years, many MARCA members have expressed interest in exploring and getting into the MESH activity.
As of January 16th, 2017, we now have an approved & funded project to establish a Mesh node, at the GD Site, that will fit into the existing East Valley Mesh network.
The basic design and equipment has been done. A simple PDF is available to review HERE.
The next step is building the implementation team to actually aquire, assemble, install, and make operational the Mesh node system.
If you are interested in participating, contact Jim Gerwitz, ac7fn, or Gary Hintin, ac7r (who is assisting).
Progress & status of the project will be appended to this announcement.
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Tucson Springfest 2019
Hosted by the Radio Society of Tucson
Date: 31 March 2019
Time: Saturday, 6:00 AM - 1100 AM.
Location: Target Store, 9615 E Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ.
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visit the web site at http://www.k7rst.org .
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DeVry Hamfest 2019
Hosted by the Arizona Amateur Radio Club and the Arizona Red Cross Communications Club
Date: 20 April 2019
Time: Saturday, 6:00 AM - 1100 AM.
Location: DeVry University, 2149 W Dunlap Ave, Phoenix, AZ.
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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 2019
and 7th Region Communications Exercise
Hosted by the Cochise Amateur Radio Association
Date: 4 May 2019
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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Prescott Hamfest
Hosted by the Eagle Amateur Radio Club at ERAU and the Yavapai Amateur Radio Club
Date: 1 June 2019
Time: 7am - 5pm
Location: Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, 3700 Willow Creek Road, Prescott, AZ
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Visit the website at www.prescotthamfest.com and watch for updates.
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Scottsdale Springfest 2019
Hosted by the Scottsdale Amateur Radio Club
Date: 16 March 2019
Time: Saturday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
Location: TBD, Scottsdale, AZ
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Contact visit the web site at scottsdalearc.org .
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White Mountain Hamfest 2019
Hosted by the Kachina Amateur Radio Club
Date: 27 July 2019
Time: 7am - 1pm
Location: Mountain Meadow Park, 1101 N Woodland Road, Pinetop Lakeside, AZ
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visit the web site at www.kachina-arc.org and click on " Hamfest" for updates.
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Tucson Springfest 2019
Hosted by the Radio Society of Tucson
Date: 29 September 2019
Time: Saturday, 6:00 AM - 1100 AM.
Location: Target Store, 9615 E Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ.
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visit the web site at http://www.k7rst.org .
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Copafest 2019
Hosted by the Maricopa Amateur Radio Association
Date: 26 October 2019
Hours are 7:00 AM until 1:00 PM.
The UltraStar Multitainment Center, 16000 N Maricopa Road, Maricopa, AZ
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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.