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CARG Nets, Training and Events start up in October.

9/30/2019

 
The Codiac Amateur Radio Group (CARG) is once again inviting all Amateur Radio operators to join the group and take part in this years activities. Here's a few things happening this month and beyond.
  • The weekly CARG Message Handling and Voice Procedure Net begins this Tuesday, October 1st at 7PM. Listen in and see what it's all about. This net is held every Tuesday on the 880 repeater.
  • A province wide NB EMO exercise Brunswick Bravo will be held on Wednesday, October 23rd. The intent is to have our own communication exercise within Brunswick Bravo. CARG volunteers will be manning both amateur radio equipment in the various EOCs, and the NB TMR radio system when located in an EOC. For those of you who still have to work for a living and want to take part in this all day event, now is the time to make arrangements with your employer to take time off, vacation, etc. More details to follow.
  • The annual Pumpkin Patrol is set for October 31st in cooperation with the Codiac RCMP. Please note that for this event, you cannot decide at the last minute to show up and help. The time commitment for this event is from 4pm until 8pm. More details to follow.
  • CARG will also be conducting various training courses. These include Basic Emergency Management (BEM), the Amateur Radio Emergency Service Course (ARES) course, Message Handling and Voice Procedure (MH&VP) Course, etc. These courses don't take a great deal amount of time and are a great start for anyone interesting in getting started with CARG. More details to follow.
  • CARG will have a display set-up at the Riverview Fire Hall as part of Fire Prevention Week on Saturday, October 5th. Our main focus is to attract students for the MAARC Basic Amateur Radio Course. Do drop in and say hello. There is a pancake breakfast available starting at 8am, and we'll be there until 2pm. There are many interesting displays and lots of activities for children.

For more information, please visit the CARG web page on this site.
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TekTalkers and Topics needed for MAARC TekTalks

9/30/2019

 
​Our TekTalks took a summer break but are now ready to start up again. As previously, we will schedule a talk covering topics of interest to hams at the MAARC monthly regular meeting. These talks will happen immediately after MAARC business has been completed.

To make sure the topics presented are of interest to you, the local hams, I would like to hear from you. Please email with any suggestions you may have; topics you'd like to hear or you'd like to present.

Looking forward to you replies!

73 de VE9JFL

Michel Landry
MAARC Director
Email: maarcmailbox@gmail.com
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Fusion Net continues growth with renewed local interest in the technology.

9/23/2019

 
Yvon (VE1VON) reports that the new Sunday Fusion Net saw a record 15 stations check in and also a new record in the longest direct contact of 83km. Fusion seems to be a hot topic in the area right now with more Hams picking up Fusion capable radios to join in on the fun. 
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September Monthly Meeting

9/21/2019

 
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A spectacular turn-out at this months meeting. A number of items including the 2020 Basic Class, the new Fusion Repeater, the Flea Market and RAC AGM were discussed. The highlight of this meeting was the election of Executive positions.

Positions elected were:
  • President: Gilles Gaudet (VE9NW)
  • Vice-President: Andre Goguen (VE9ARG)
  • Secretary: Ross McCart (VE9GCS)
  • Treasure: Larry McKnight (VE9ASB)
  • Director: Jim Powers (VE9JRP)
  • Director: Oscar LeBlanc (VE9OSK)
  • Director: Michel Landry (VE9JFL)

The September Monthly Meeting minutes now available here.

2019 MAARC Annual Flea Market has something for every Ham.

9/14/2019

 
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The 2019 MAARC Annual Flea Market held today was enjoyed by 165+ members and visitors from all over Canada. A large number of tables showcased the wide variety of interests and technology available to all Hams. MAARC held a number of prize draws including radios purchased by the club and items donated by vendors and members. Thank you to everyone who attended and help organize this great event!

  • Congratulations to Malcolm (VE9ZY) who won the raffle for the Yaesu FT-2980 radio donated by MAARC.
  • Congratulations to Len (VE9LEN) who won the door prize  QYT 8900 dual-band radio donated by MAARC.
  • Congratulations to Bernie (VE1UT) who won $292 from the 50/50 draw.
  • Congratulations to Mike (VE1MY) who won an ICOM IC-4100 radio generously donated by ICOM.

We continue to update this post with new photos as they are submitted. A special thank you to all photo contributors.

Radio Amateurs of Canada Annual General Meeting hosted by MAARC considered a huge success!

9/14/2019

 
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Today, the Moncton Area Amateur Radio Club (MAARC) had the privilege of hosting the 2019 Radio Amateurs of Canada (RAC) Annual General Meeting in Riverview, New Brunswick. In attendance were various members of RAC lead by President, Glenn MacDonell (VE3XRA). Also in attendance was the President of the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), Rick Roderick (K5UR).

Todays meeting saw approximately 50 local attendees with the event also being streamed live to other Hams around the world. During the event, special guests were presented with various plaques to commemorate the occasion. Several RAC members gave those in attendance and on stream various presentations covering financials, a review of RAC activities during the past year and also a special message from AARL President Rick Roderick (K5UR). Several presentations were also given by local MAARC members which included Denis (VE9MUD) presenting a review of MAARC History, JP (VE9BK) presenting a review of CARG and Yvon (VE1VON) presenting an overview of the the new Fusion Repeater and site. At the end of the meeting, those attending were treated to a Q&A session.

MAARC would like to thank Radio Amateurs of Canada for choosing to have their AGM in our area and we hope to see them return again soon. A special thanks to all those who volunteered to help make the RAC AGM a success. 

We continue to update this post with new photos as they are submitted. A special thank you to all photo contributors.

ICOM donates radio prize and shows support with visit to Moncton Area Amateur Radio Club Flea Market.

9/13/2019

 
Today at the 2019 Moncton Area Amateur Radio Club Flea Market, ICOM setup a display showing off its various lines of radios and technology. Sales Manager, Murray Lycan was on-hand to answer questions for visitors. ICOM also generously donated an ICOM ID-4100A Radio as a raffle prize. Congratulations to the winner Mike Embree (VE1MY). Thank you ICOM for the support.
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Additional Special Events prior to the RAC AGM

9/11/2019

 
​MAARC is having a meet and greet with the visiting RAC representatives on Friday, Sept. 13 from 7p-10p at Dooly's Pub located at 1315 Mountain Road, Moncton. MAARC has reserved a backroom with a pool table.

On Sunday, Sept. 15, MAARC members will be meeting for breakfast at The Lions Club located at 46 Mark Ave (off of Collishaw near the clubhouse) from 8-11am. Suggested MAARC members meet at 9am. They have reserved a table for us. All members who which to join us are invited.
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Weekly MAARC Social Gathering Update

9/4/2019

 
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The buzz at our weekly social this morning was our upcoming Flea Market and RAC AGM on the 14th of this month. As can be seen in the picture, the Flea Market signs are ready to go thanks to Andre, VE9ARG.

Seated from left to right is Larry, VE9ASB, Camille, VE9CAM, Jack, VE1AIR, Lou, VE9LMN, Edouard, VE9EDI, and JP, VE9ADV. Standing is Ross, VE9GCS our Flea Market Coordinator who is assisted by Jack, VE1AIR who still has tables available.

New Moncton Area Fusion Nets have begun!

9/2/2019

 
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On Sunday, August 25th at 7:30pm Yvon, VE1VON hosted the first ever Moncton Area Fusion Radio Net on our very own VE9MFR Fusion Repeater. The following area amateurs checked in: Ross, VE9GCS, Tobie, VE9XAB, Marc, VE9LEG, Keith, VE9ELA, Kevin, VE1KEV, Paul, VE9PAL, Frank, VE9FD, and JP, VE9ADV. I heard a rumour that there was a late check in after the Net had closed, I was off the frequency so I did not hear who it was but if so, that would be a total of 9 plus our Net Control.

After the digital check ins, Yvon called on analog (FM) for any others. You can still access the VE9MFR repeater in the analog mode but you will need to have a tone of 103.5 Hz encode sent with the carrier to open the repeater up.

Also, on September 1st, we held the 2nd Moncton Area Fusion Net on the VE9MFR Fusion Repeater. It was hosted by Ross, VE9GCS as Yvon, VE1VON was out of town for the long weekend. There was a total of 8 Check-ins using the Yaesu digital mode and one in the analog mode. Those who Checked-in using digital were Paul, VE9PAL, Gordon, VE9GC, Marc, VE9LEG, Maurice, VE9DL, Frank, VE9FD, JP, VE9ADV, Mike, VE1ZB and Kevin, VE1KEV. Omer, VE9TV was our analog Check-in. All signals were loud and clear.

Danny's Net is at 8pm on the 449.325 MHz repeater followed by the Moncton Area 2 meter Simplex Net at 8:15pm and the Moncton Area 2 meter SSB Net on 144.200 MHz USB at 8:45pm. If that is not enough radio fun for one night, Hinson, VE9CX runs the granddaddy of all Moncton Nets at 9pm on the 147.345 MHz repeater. Sunday is Funday with radios in the Moncton Area.

73, Ross
VE9GCS 

For more information about the MAARC Fusion Repeater, please go to our Fusion technology page.

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