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Serving the community since 1936 through Amateur Radio.
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.
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MAARC Executive
André Goguen - VE9ARG - President Jim Power - VE9JRP - Vice President Ross McCart - VE9GCS - Secretary Larry McKnight - VE9ASB - Treasurer Directors Hinson Calkin - VE9CX Misha LeBlanc - VE9GIS Michel Landry - VE9JFL Appointments Mike Noble - VE9NOM - Webmaster JP LeBlanc - VE9BK - Media Relations Moncton Packet System - VE1FUN BBS
Digipeaters - VE1PRM & VE9EMM Club Stations - VE1EV, VE9MSR & VE9MSC |
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MAARC Monthly Meeting & TekTalk
Date: Saturday, June 15th at 9:00am Location: Riverview Fire Station - 650 Pinewood Rd. Riverview, NB Drop by the third Saturday of the month from 9am to 9:30am for coffee and chat. The main meeting then begins at 9:30am. A TekTalk will follow immediately after the business meeting. This months TekTalk will be given by Bernie, VE9BGC on his Rocket antenna used for Lighthouse activations. 
Field Day 2019
Date: Saturday, June 22nd & Sunday, June 23rd Location: VE9MDB - 1341 Gorge Rd Stilesville, NB E1G 3E1 Field Day is ham radio's open house. Every June, more than 40,000 hams throughout North America set up temporary transmitting stations in public places to demonstrate ham radio's science, skill and service to our communities and our nation. It combines public service, emergency preparedness, community outreach, and technical skills all in a single event. Field Day has been an annual event since 1933, and remains the most popular event in ham radio. The Facebook Event page can be found here. 
MAARC Annual Flea Market &
RAC Annual General Meeting Date: Saturday, September 14th at 9:00am (for buyers) Location: Riverview Lions Club - 701 Coverdale Rd. The MAARC Annual Flea Market is just $5 for both buyers or sellers. Doors open at 8:00am for sellers and 9:00am for buyers. There will be a 50/50 cash draw, raffle tickets for a Yaesu FT-2980 and the door prize is a QYT KT-8900D dual-band radio. Flea Market will be followed by the RAC Annual General Meeting. More details to come. 
MAARC Clubhouse Weekly Morning Meet-up
Date: Every Wednesday at 9:00am Location: MAARC Club House - 279 Halifax St. Moncton, NB An informal meet-up open to anyone who wants to drop by and say hi. Stay as along as you like. Come on in, have some fun and chat with your fellow hams! 
The latest news and events can all be found here!
Read all the latest news, see what members are up to and check out upcoming events happening in the world of amateur radio!
Amateur Radio Nets
An amateur radio net, or simply ham net, is an “on-the-air” gathering of amateur radio operators. Most nets convene on a regular schedule and specific frequency, and are organized for a particular purpose. Moncton Area Nets
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Find out how you can train for your license and join this exciting hobby!
Our next training session starts in January 2019! Register today!
Already licensed? Consider joining our club!
Find out how you can become a member of the Moncton Area Amateur Radio Club.
MAARC Swap Shop
See what gear local Hams have for sale.
Contact Us
Please fill out this form with your question or comment. A member of our Executive will get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you! 
MAARC, Inc. is an Affiliated Member of
Radio Amateurs of Canada (RAC). Please check out their website and consider joining this organization. 
About MAARC
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. Its objectives include promotion of Amateur Radio as a licensed and regulated activity under Federal jurisdiction; sponsorship of technical and social activities and provision of public communications service in times of emergency. Membership inquiries and correspondence by mail should be addressed to:
Secretary, MAARC, Inc. Box 73 Moncton, NB E1C 8R9 |