Our Website Has a New Look

If you've visited wb9hxg.blogspot.com lately, you may notice things look a little different. We've given the club website a fresh, modern design. All of our posts, pages and photos are right where they've always been.

What's new:

• Works on your phone. The site now fits any screen. On a phone, tap ☰ Menu at the top to see every page.
• Home and Blog. Home is now our Welcome page, the best place to start if you're new to the club. All club news and announcements are under Blog.
• Next meeting, always up top. A box on the right (or below the posts on a phone) shows our next meeting: the 4th Monday at 7:00 PM at the American Legion, 418 N Walnut St, with a map button.
• What's coming up. Upcoming club events now show right in the sidebar, straight from the club calendar.
• A little more Muncie. The header now shows the Ball State campus behind our familiar cornfield banner, in cardinal red. Our WB9HXG club seal now shows on your browser tab too.
• Easier to find things. A cleaner menu in a more logical order, a "Follow MAARC" row for YouTube, X, Facebook and RSS, and an archive dropdown to browse older posts.
• Weather alerts that work again. The Delaware County NWS alerts box now pulls from the National Weather Service's current feed.

Updated news and calendar feeds

We've retired our old FeedBurner feeds, both the club news feed and the calendar feed. Google ended FeedBurner's email service back in July 2021, so if you used to get our posts by email and stopped hearing from us around then, that's why.

If you use a feed reader or calendar app, please switch to these addresses:

• Club news (RSS): https://wb9hxg.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default?alt=rss
• Club news (Atom): https://wb9hxg.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default
• Club calendar (Google Calendar, Outlook or Apple Calendar): https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/wb9hxg%40gmail.com/public/basic.ics

The orange RSS button in the Follow MAARC box uses the new news feed. You can also get updates by email by signing up for our newsletter on the Home page.

Same address, same club, just easier to use. If you spot anything that looks off or have ideas for the site, let us know at the next meeting on Monday, October 26 at 7:00 PM.

73,
Campbell Reed, MAARC President

Phone photo: "Hand holding Smartphone" by Mictlancihuatl, CC BY-SA 4.0, with our website placed on the screen.

Club Meetings Moving to 7:00 PM

Starting with our next meeting on Monday, October 26, MAARC meetings will begin at 7:00 PM at the American Legion. We'll keep this later start time through at least January.

The change is to fit around my evening college classes this semester. Thanks to everyone for being flexible. Same place, just a little later in the evening.

We hope to see you on October 26 at 7:00 PM!

73,
Campbell Reed, MAARC President

January 26th meeting Canceled Due to inclement Weather

Due to current weather conditions and for the safety of our members, the amateur radio club meeting scheduled for Monday,January 26 at 6:30 PM has been canceled. Please stay warm, stay safe, and avoid unnecessary travel this evening. We look forward to seeing everyone at our next regularly scheduled meeting. Thank you for your understanding.

 

Join Us for the MAARC Meeting on March 24!

Attention all amateur radio enthusiasts! The Muncie Area Amateur Radio Club (MAARC) is excited to invite you to our next club meeting on Monday, March 24, at 6:30 PM.

📍 Location: Muncie Legion
Address: 418 N Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47304

Whether you’re a longtime ham radio operator or just getting started in the hobby, this meeting is a great opportunity to connect with fellow enthusiasts, discuss upcoming events, and share knowledge. Our club is dedicated to fostering a welcoming and engaging environment for amateur radio operators of all experience levels.

Come join us as we talk about recent projects, community events, and ways to get more involved in the hobby. Plus, it's always a great time to exchange ideas and learn from each other!

If you have any questions or need more details, feel free to reach out. We hope to see you there!

73,
Campbell Reed, KD9GEK
President, Muncie Area Amateur Radio Club

NWS Skywarn Training info

 

Greetings to All-

 

Skywarn Training by NWS on Thursday, April 3rd 6:00-8:00 pm at the Delaware Co Fairgrounds, Heartland Hall Building

 

NOTE that advanced registration is required.

Registration link is below:  

 

https://forms.gle/64FkGFp1JJpYm3Vz9

 

Also, here is the link to the complete Skywarn training list:

https://www.weather.gov/ind/spotter_talks

 

Additional DMR Information

 DMR radio links and resources

MD380 tools link to the md380 tools github page to download vm that will load contacts and firmware to radio. 

MD380 and UV380 DMR Codeplugs for east central Indiana

MD380 CPS software download link

link to MD UV380 CPS

Once the UV380 cps is installed you will load the application and then go four columns to the right and the second option down once selected will change the language to English.

After loading codeplugs you need to change the radio name and the DMR id number to the name you want and the id assigined to you by radioid.net.

MAARC January Meeting

 MAARC January Meeting Notes

📅 Date: Saturday, January 4th
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Maring-Hunt Public Library

Join us for the first Muncie Area Amateur Radio Club meeting of the year! We’re excited to host a presentation on DMR radio programming, so bring your DMR radio. It’s a great opportunity to expand your skills and connect with fellow amateur radio enthusiasts!

We will also hold nominations for the Club Trustee position. Trustees must hold a General class license or higher, be a current club member, and serve a four-year term. Your vote matters, so come and participate in this important process.

We look forward to seeing you there! Let’s kick off the new year with a great meeting. 🎉

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Thank you all for comming to the Christmas Party

 

Hello everyone,

I’d like to thank everyone who made it to our Christmas party on December 18th at Union Chapel. We all had a fantastic time and enjoyed some amazing food. A special thanks goes out to  Shannon, Bill, Diana, and Greg for providing the delicious ham and other tasty dishes. I’d also like to express our gratitude to Union Chapel for allowing us to use their facility for this special event.

Just a reminder: our next meeting is on Monday, January 4, at 1 PM at the Muncie Public Library.

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

 

 Sincerely,

Hunter Reed

Muncie Area Amateur Radio Club Christmas Party

 

 

Join Us for the Muncie Area Amateur Radio Club (MAARC) Christmas Party!

Date: Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Chapel at Union Chapel Church
Address: 4622 N Broadway Ave, Muncie, IN 47303

The holiday season is upon us, and we’re excited to invite all MAARC members, their families, and friends to our annual Christmas Party! This special event is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate, connect, and reflect on a fantastic year together.

Main Course: We’re providing ham as the main course for the evening. To make our feast complete, we ask attendees to bring a food item to share. Whether it’s a side dish, dessert, or appetizer, your contribution will help make this event a festive and memorable gathering for all.

What We Need From You:
To ensure we have enough food and seating for everyone, please let us know:

1. What food item you plan to bring (side dish, dessert, appetizer, etc.).

2. How many people from your family will be attending.

RSVP & Contact Information:
Please contact Campbell Reed at 765-760-5630 or email him at campbellreed2017@gmail.com with your RSVP details. Your prompt response will help us create a smooth and enjoyable experience for all attendees.

Let's make this Christmas Party a warm and joyful celebration filled with great food, fun, and fellowship. We can't wait to see you there!

Happy Holidays from the Muncie Area Amateur Radio Club!

 

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2025 Muncie Area Amateur Radio Club Presentation ideas

 2025 Club Presentation and Events Ideas

I am looking for for Club presentation/ Event ideas that we should consider for 2025. 

If you have any ideas for Ham radio club Presentations or events comment on this page or email us at 

wb9hxg@gmail.com.

Muncie Area Amateur Radio club POTA Activation at Mounds State Park September 28

 POTA Activity Mounds State Park September 28

   

 We will meet at the Woodland shelter 001. Entrance fee into the park is seven dollars for cars that have Indiana plate for cars that have an out-of-state plate entrance is nine dollars.Saturday, September 28 1:00 – 4:00pm. 

September Muncie Area Amateur Radio Club Meeting with a Presentation on the Clubs Repeater System

 

The Muncie Area Amatuer Radio Club will hold its Monthly meeting on September 23,2024 6:30 PM at the Maring Hunt Library. 

Their will be a presentation on the Clubs Repeater System on how it works. 

All is welcome to the meeting. 

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