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January 2020 General Membership Meeting & Agenda

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

Presentation: JT8 Phaser - QRP Digital Transceiver by Paul Bennett, KD7KDO

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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Thunderbird Hamfest 2020
Hosted by the Thunderbird Amateur Radio Club
11 January 2020
Time: 8am - 1pm
Location: Glendale Nazarene Church, 5902 W Cactus Road, Glendale, AZ

Click HERE for Map
Hours 8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Vendor set up Friday after 5:00 PM - Saturday after 6:00 AM
Admission is $5.00 per person (includes one door prize ticket), children under 12 Free
Tailgate/Commercial Vendors $10.00 per parking spot
Grand Prizes - Hourly Prizes
Seminars, ARRL QSL Card Checking, VE Testing (10:00 - 11:00 AM)
Snacks and Beverages Available for Purchase
No Firearms, Alcohol or Drugs Permitted
Talk-In: 147.040 MHz - Pl 162.2
On-Site Announcements: 146.56 MHz Simplex
Check the website for latest info: http://www.tbirdfest.org/
Questions? - Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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2020 QuartzFest

Dates: 19-25th January 2020

QuartzFest is a week-long ham radio, camping, learning and living event.

QuartzFest 2020, celebrating its 25th anniversary, is an ARRL Specialty Convention being held January 19 to 25, 2020 near Quartzsite, Arizona in the United States. No other hamfest in the world brings together in one gathering so much innovation in mobile antenna systems, mobile ham shacks, recreational vehicles, portable and mobile EMCOMM systems, off-the-grid living, alternative energy and radio education.

Location: Quartzsite, Arizona.  click HERE for directions.

Details of this event can be found on website.
Website: http://www.quartzfest.org/about.html

 

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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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ARRL Southwestern Division Convention & Yuma Hamfest 2020
Hosted by the Yuma Amateur Radio Hamfest Organization
Date: 14-15th February 2020
Time: Friday, Noon - 5:00 PM and Saturday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Location: Yuma County Fairgrounds, 2520 E 32nd St, Yuma, 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.yumahamfest.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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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 .