Serving the community through Amateur Radio since 1936.
Amateur Radio (ham radio) is a popular hobby and service that brings people,
electronics, and communication together. People use ham radio to talk across town, around the world, or even into space. It's fun, social, educational, and can be a lifeline during times of need.
MAARC Executive
Oscar LeBlanc - VE9OSK - PresidentGilles Gaudet - VE9NW - Vice PresidentRoss McCart - VE9GCS - SecretaryGordon Cotton - VE9GC - Treasurer
Oscar LeBlanc - VE9OSK - PresidentGilles Gaudet - VE9NW - Vice PresidentRoss McCart - VE9GCS - SecretaryGordon Cotton - VE9GC - Treasurer
MAARC Directors
Cam LeBlanc - VE9CAMRodrick Bourque - VE9HVMike Caissie - VE9MTV
Cam LeBlanc - VE9CAMRodrick Bourque - VE9HVMike Caissie - VE9MTV
MAARC Appointments
JP LeBlanc - VE9BK - Media RelationsRodrick Bourque - VE9HV - WebmasterStephen Conrad - VE9SC - Trainer
JP LeBlanc - VE9BK - Media RelationsRodrick Bourque - VE9HV - WebmasterStephen Conrad - VE9SC - Trainer
Monthly Members Meeting & TekTalk
Date: Saturday, November 16thTime: 9:00am Social and 9:30am Meeting Start Location: Riverview Fire Station - Training Room - Pine Glen RoadTekTalk: Part 1 Radio History: Signal Corps 1860 - 1976 Communications (21 min.) Part 2 Military Radio of WW2 (22 min)Hope to see you there!
Date: Saturday, November 16thTime: 9:00am Social and 9:30am Meeting Start Location: Riverview Fire Station - Training Room - Pine Glen RoadTekTalk: Part 1 Radio History: Signal Corps 1860 - 1976 Communications (21 min.) Part 2 Military Radio of WW2 (22 min)Hope to see you there!
MAARC Annual General Meeting
Date: Saturday, September 14th.Time: 8:00AM for sellers to set up. 9:00AM for buyers.Location: Riverview Fire Station - Training Room - Pine Glen Road
Business meeting at 09:30. No TekTalk for this meeting as we are having Elections of Officers for the Executive of Moncton Area Amateur Radio Club.
Hope to see you there!
Date: Saturday, September 14th.Time: 8:00AM for sellers to set up. 9:00AM for buyers.Location: Riverview Fire Station - Training Room - Pine Glen Road
Business meeting at 09:30. No TekTalk for this meeting as we are having Elections of Officers for the Executive of Moncton Area Amateur Radio Club.
Hope to see you there!
MAARC Flea Market
Date: Saturday, September 21st.Time: 8:00AM for sellers to set up. 9:00AM for buyers.Location: Riverview Lions Club. 701 Coverdale Rd.Admission: 5$ for all, 10$ for tables. For table reservations please send an e-mail to maarcmailbox@gmail.com .Door Prizes: 2 Quanshenng UV-5K/UV-5R-Plus dual band handhelds, 7 Harris mobile speakers (3.5mm plug), gift cards, etc.Raffle Draw: RSP-1A Software Defined Radio. Tickets 2$ each, 3 for 5$.Dealers: MacFarlane Electronics.Hope to see you there!
Date: Saturday, September 21st.Time: 8:00AM for sellers to set up. 9:00AM for buyers.Location: Riverview Lions Club. 701 Coverdale Rd.Admission: 5$ for all, 10$ for tables. For table reservations please send an e-mail to maarcmailbox@gmail.com .Door Prizes: 2 Quanshenng UV-5K/UV-5R-Plus dual band handhelds, 7 Harris mobile speakers (3.5mm plug), gift cards, etc.Raffle Draw: RSP-1A Software Defined Radio. Tickets 2$ each, 3 for 5$.Dealers: MacFarlane Electronics.Hope to see you there!
MAARC Get Together with BBQ
Date: Saturday, August 24th.Time: 11am to 1:30pmLocation: Centenial Park Moncton across from the Splash Pad area.MAARC will provide hamburgers and hot dogs, chips, and sodas. Members who wish to put a POTA station on the air are encouraged to do so.Hope to see you there!
Date: Saturday, August 24th.Time: 11am to 1:30pmLocation: Centenial Park Moncton across from the Splash Pad area.MAARC will provide hamburgers and hot dogs, chips, and sodas. Members who wish to put a POTA station on the air are encouraged to do so.Hope to see you there!
Monthly Members Meeting & TekTalk
Date: Saturday, August 17Time: 9:00am Social and 9:30am Meeting Start Location: Riverview Fire Station - Training Room - Pine Glen RoadShow and tell: Show us your projects, great finds or anything at all. Open display or discussions.Hope to see you there!
Date: Saturday, August 17Time: 9:00am Social and 9:30am Meeting Start Location: Riverview Fire Station - Training Room - Pine Glen RoadShow and tell: Show us your projects, great finds or anything at all. Open display or discussions.Hope to see you there!
Monthly Members Meeting & TekTalk
Date: Saturday, June 15thTime: 9:00am Social and 9:30am Meeting Start Location: Riverview Fire Station - Training Room - Pine Glen RoadTekTalk: How microprocessors and lithium batteries are made.Hope to see you there!
Date: Saturday, June 15thTime: 9:00am Social and 9:30am Meeting Start Location: Riverview Fire Station - Training Room - Pine Glen RoadTekTalk: How microprocessors and lithium batteries are made.Hope to see you there!
Monthly Members Meeting & TekTalk
Date: Saturday, May 18thTime: 9:00am Social and 9:30am Meeting Start Location: Riverview Fire Station - Training Room - Pine Glen RoadTekTalk: Current Protection Devices by Gilles Gaudet, VE9NWHope to see you there!
Date: Saturday, May 18thTime: 9:00am Social and 9:30am Meeting Start Location: Riverview Fire Station - Training Room - Pine Glen RoadTekTalk: Current Protection Devices by Gilles Gaudet, VE9NWHope to see you there!
Monthly Members Meeting & TekTalk
Date: Saturday, April 20thTime: 9:00am Social and 9:30am Meeting Start Location: Riverview Fire Station - Training Room - Pine Glen RoadTekTalk: N/AHope to see you there!
Date: Saturday, April 20thTime: 9:00am Social and 9:30am Meeting Start Location: Riverview Fire Station - Training Room - Pine Glen RoadTekTalk: N/AHope to see you there!
Monthly Members Meeting & TekTalk
Date: Saturday, March 16thTime: 9:00am Social and 9:30am Meeting Start Location: Riverview Fire Station - Training Room - Pine Glen RoadTekTalk: Radio Wars during World War 2, Part 2 by Jack VE1AIR.Hope to see you there!
Date: Saturday, March 16thTime: 9:00am Social and 9:30am Meeting Start Location: Riverview Fire Station - Training Room - Pine Glen RoadTekTalk: Radio Wars during World War 2, Part 2 by Jack VE1AIR.Hope to see you there!
Monthly Members Meeting & TekTalk
Date: Saturday, February 17, 2024Time: 9:00am Social and 9:30am Meeting Start Location: Riverview Fire Station - Training Room - Pine Glen RoadTekTalk: DMR and Hotspot demo by Stephen VE9SC and Rod VE9HV.Hope to see you there!
Date: Saturday, February 17, 2024Time: 9:00am Social and 9:30am Meeting Start Location: Riverview Fire Station - Training Room - Pine Glen RoadTekTalk: DMR and Hotspot demo by Stephen VE9SC and Rod VE9HV.Hope to see you there!
RAC Basic Qualification Amateur Radio Course: Winter 2024
Registration is now open for the Winter 2024 RAC Basic Qualification Amateur Radio Course.
Date: The course will be held on Thursdays and Sundays commencing on Sunday, January 21 and ending on Thursday, March 28.Time: Classes will be held on Thursday evenings from 6pm to 9pm Eastern Time and Sunday afternoons 1pm to 4pm Eastern Time. There may also be a handful of additional classes if necessary.Cost: The registration fee for the course is 50$ plus GST/HST. The cost of the Basic Study Guide is extra and an order link will be provided upon completion of payment.
Click here for the complete course details page.
Registration is now open for the Winter 2024 RAC Basic Qualification Amateur Radio Course.
Date: The course will be held on Thursdays and Sundays commencing on Sunday, January 21 and ending on Thursday, March 28.Time: Classes will be held on Thursday evenings from 6pm to 9pm Eastern Time and Sunday afternoons 1pm to 4pm Eastern Time. There may also be a handful of additional classes if necessary.Cost: The registration fee for the course is 50$ plus GST/HST. The cost of the Basic Study Guide is extra and an order link will be provided upon completion of payment.
Click here for the complete course details page.
Local Amateur Radio Nets
An amateur radio net, or simply ham net, is an “on-the-air” gathering of amateur radio operators. Most nets are open to all Hams but some may be limited to a specific group for training purposes. Please listen to the net operator for specific check-in instructions.
For a complete list of Moncton area nets please click here.
An amateur radio net, or simply ham net, is an “on-the-air” gathering of amateur radio operators. Most nets are open to all Hams but some may be limited to a specific group for training purposes. Please listen to the net operator for specific check-in instructions.
For a complete list of Moncton area nets please click here.
MAARC Clubhouse Weekly Meet-up
Time: Wednesdays at 9AM
An informal meet-up open to anyone who wants to drop by and say hi. Stay as long as you like. Come on in, have some fun and chat with your fellow hams!
Time: Wednesdays at 9AM
An informal meet-up open to anyone who wants to drop by and say hi. Stay as long as you like. Come on in, have some fun and chat with your fellow hams!
The Moncton Area Amateur Radio Club was founded in 1966 as a successor to the Moncton Amateur Radio Club formed in 1936.
MAARC, Inc. was incorporated in 1977 under New Brunswick law as a not-for-profit organization.
