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The Shediac Bay Repeater VE9SBR is back on the air but with the power set at 7 watts. All the links have been activated but be advised that the range of signals might be quite less than usual. We have to replace the coax and check that the antennas are ok before we allow full power again. We hope that by early spring, we will be able to complete the required maintenance to allow full power operation again.
On behalf of the Shediac Bay Repeater Group, we wish to thank everyone for their cooperation and sorry for the inconvenience. 73 de VE9MTV Hi everyone, a little bit of news that came out of the Jan 21, 2023 MAARC meeting today.
The Shediac Bay Repeater VE9SBR is off the air until further notice. We were having week transmissions from the repeater transmitter and after investigation by Cam VE9CAM, Gord VE1AJF and myself VE9MTV we tested the coax and SWR and we got a reading of 3.9 SWR, so we decided to shut it down, until we can change the coax to 50 ohm hardline. Cam brought the VHF Transmitter home to test it, and everything is ok. We have to correct the high SWR before it will allow it back online. We don’t want to burn-up the transmitter. Hopefully in early spring. Very sorry for the inconvenience to everybody. THERE WILL BE NO FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH NET AND NO 2M USB SUNDAY NIGHT NET FROM THE VE9SBR REPEATER. THE 2M USB WILL TAKE PLACE ONLY WITH STATIONS CALLING DIRECT USING 2M SSB TRANSCEIVERS. After a few members request to allow linking the VE9TCR repeater for members with VHF only radios, a proposal was made to allow linking VE9TCR to the Westcumberland Club Wake-up Net from 07:30 to 08:30 Monday to Friday and also for the Westcumberland Monday Night Net from 20:00 to 21:00. The VE9TCR repeater will also be linked for the last Tuesday of the month Exercise Handshake NS, PEI and Southeastern NB. The vote was accepted by members present. Michael Caissie VE9MTV  The Codiac Amateur Radio Group was again invited to participate at Fire Fighter Appreciation Week Open House at the Riverview Fire Station in Riverview, NB. The following CARG and MAARC members participated or stopped by to offer moral support: JP, VE9BK, Gilles, VE9NW, Marcia, VE9MMG, Mike, VE9MTV, Oscar, VE9OSK, Ross, VE9GCS, Keith, VE9ELA, Jack, VE1AIR, Jim, VE9KT, Tobie, VE9XAB, Gordie, VE9MM, Hinson, VE9CX and Frank, VE9FD.
Certificates were given out to kids who sent their names using Morse Code. Also, Ross, VE9GCS made a contact with Pedro, WY4A in Florida using a remote base at his home QTH in Dieppe from the Riverview Fire Station. The contact was on 29.600 MHz FM using a 2 meter simplex frequency to access the 10 meter frequency. Gilles, VE9NW set up a working packet station and a Fusion Digital radio was also demonstrated. Thanks to everybody who came out and I’m sure we will be invited back next year. 73, Ross, VE9GCS Here are some photos from this years MAARC Flea Market. Check back for more updates. Photos by Kenny Murray, VO1KJM
 “This is VE9EMM, 2F, Maritimes – MAR”. MAARC members sent out this exchange 535 times this past weekend from our Field Day station which was located at the MAAR Clubhouse. The event was organized by Marcel, VE9ML who made sure that our two stations were properly networked and able to transmit in both voice and CW. At the end of the contest, Marcel will ensure that our score is submitted and hopefully we’ll get a 1st place showing. Due to rule changes, it was decided to enter the 2F category. This entry class has two radios and is located in an EOC using commercial power. The MAARC Clubhouse was the perfect location for this year’s event as it has been designated as the CARG EOC. The contesting software N1MM+ made logging very easy. In order to keep track of our progress with other Field Day stations, the Getscore website was actively monitored for real time scoring. An important aspect of Field Day is the ability to socialize, which has been impossible over the last two years due to COVID. Lots of very interesting discussions took place in the background while club members made contacts with stations all over Canada and the US. MAARC is lucky to have a clubhouse and it was gratifying to see so many amateurs supporting this important activity. It was exciting to see newly licensed amateurs taking part and getting on the air to make contacts on HF. Next year, there is a rumour that the MAARC Field Day will be at a new location, so stay tune for further updates as we get closer to next year’s event. Taking part, as based on who signed in, were JP, VE9BK, Lou, VE9LMN, Marcel, VE9ML, Kenny, VO1KJM, Glenn, VE9GK, Frank, VE9FD, Mike, VE9MWW, Ross, VE9GCS, Cliff, VE9CRK, Bob, VE9BOF, Misha, VE9GIS, Dave, VE9PTT, Don, VE9CUB, Nick, VE9NIC, Gord, VE1AJF, and Oscar, VE9OSK.
   Webmaster note: "It was one of my great privileges to have designed this certificate for Angus to celebrate his long time service to the Amateur Radio Community in New Brunswick. Rest in Peace." 1943.3 miles QSO in FM 10 Metres Frequency 29.600 MHz
An interesting RF propagation opening between Puerto Rico and Canada gave the opportunity for two ham radio operators to exchange signal report of 5/9. Click here for the full story
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