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Field Day this Saturday to Sunday!
Monthly Meetings are an opportunity for current and prospective members to come out and meet fellow amateur radio operators. It is a great opportunity to network, put a face to people you talk to on the radio and to approve business decisions and conduct technical presentations for the benefit of members. For new or prospective members, it is a great opportunity to ask questions and see what the club is all about. All are welcome!
We hold a weekly drop-in at the club house every Wednesday at 9:00 am that everyone is welcome to attend at the clubhouse, 279 Halifax Street in Moncton. We also host the club social net on VE9TCR 147.345+ and VE9SHM 449.325- tone 100.0 hz at the same time. Drop in to one, or both as your time allows. Lola is always looking for more pets at the clubhouse especially.
We hold a Monthly Members Meeting every third Saturday of the Month. Our next meeting is posted on the front page of this site. The September meeting is designated as the Annual General Meeting at which Members serving on the Executive are elected.
We also host Events such as Field Day, a Flea Market, a Christmas Party and others through out the year. Verified dates are posted as they become available.
Hope to see you there!
MAARC Meeting Minutes
June 20, 2026
The MAARC Clubhouse held their June monthly meeting on Saturday, June 20 in Riverview at the Riverview Fire Station. There were 24 members and 1 guest in attendance. The guest was Nick, VE9MP. Some know Nick through his work on the IRG network. Please feel free to return for our monthly meetings Nick.
The meeting was called to order by President Oscar, VE9OSK. Introductions by all present. There was 1 addition to the agenda, JP, VE9ADV requested to speak on the highway signs promoting amateur radio. A motion for this addition was made by JP, VE9ADV and second3d by Kenny, VO1KJM. The motion carried.
A motion to approve the minutes of the May meeting with one correction, the BBQ date being Saturday July 4, not July 3. Motion made by Mike, VE9MTV and seconded by Mike, VE9HEM. The motion carried.
Gordon, VE1AJF worked on both of the clubs Alpha Delta dipoles by fabricating spreaders to separate the wires. JP, VE9BK has requested the VE9MCD trailer be brought out of storage. Mike, VE9MTV will be testing the radios at the EMO’s in Region 6 and 7 during the summer.
JP, VE9ADV spoke last month about some road signs promoting amateur radio he saw in Western New Brunswick. He will be speaking with a local MLA and the Minister of Transportation about DOT installing signs promoting a MAAC repeater. All members agreed that this is a worthy project.
A financial report was given by Gordon, VE9GC. A motion to approve the report was made by Gordon, VE9GC and seconded by William, VE9WRS. The motion carried. MAARC flea market 2026 is shaping up. Dave, VE9PTT and Keith, VE9ELA are in charge of the door prizes and the raffle prize. Admission will remain at $10 and tables for vendors are $10 for 2 and $5 for a third table.
The well laid plans for Field Day 2026 have been derailed. We will not be setting up at last years location. We have been invited to partner with the West Cumberland Club but it was decided to participate from the clubhouse using the EMO category. Field Day starts at 3pm on Saturday, June 27 and runs to Sunday at 3pm. The summer BBQ at Centennial Park will be on Saturday, July 4 with Sunday, July 5 as a backup date. A motion to spend up to $500 for the BBQ was made by JP, VE9ADV and seconded by Pat, VE9ES. The motion carried.
Mike, VE9MTV and JP, VE9BK attended the REAC conference. Mike, VE9MTV will be offering the CARG course at the clubhouse later in July. The Tek-Talk will be on Severe Weather in New Brunswick. JP, VE9BK advised that RAC is petitioning ISED to allow towers or antenna support structures of up to 20 meters and some accommodations for apartment dwellers. There is a YouTube video made by Stewart, VE9CF mad Dave, VE3KG that can be viewed for more information. It was agreed by all members that the club should support this endeavour.
Gordon, VE9GC reminded members that emails to the club can be sent to maarcmailbox@gmail.com. Cam, VE9CAM gave an update on the MAARC repeaters. The VE1RPT repeater will be off the air for up to 1 day sometime in the future as work will be going on at the CBC site and the coax will need to be re-routed.
Ross, VE9GCS will check into ARRL membership for the club including the QST magazine. A motion to adjourn was made by Gilles, VE9NW. William, VE9WRS won $47 in the cash 50/50 draw.
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