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.   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:
The September Monthly Meeting minutes now available here.  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!
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
 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. 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. 
 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.  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. |
