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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MAARC Meeting August 6:30 - 8 PM Business Meeting and Presentation HSMM nodes.

For the August Meeting their will be a Presentation/ demo on HSMM. HSMM is specicial firmware that can be loaded on old Wrt54g Routers to create a Mesh network using the 2.4ghz band. 

The HSMM firmware also allows for nodes to connect with AREDN nodes as well. If you want to get started with HSMM just Bring a compatible model with you to the meeting and I would be glad to help you install the firmware. 

Helpful Links 

HSMM Website

Instructions on how to integrate HSMM Nodes with AREDN Nodes.

Supported Hardware

Please come and join us. 

Muncie Area Amateur Radio Club 2024 Field Day Pictures

The Muncie Area Amateur Radio Club conducted its 2024 Field day event at Morrows Meadows. 

Above: Gary Calvert on his trike operating his HF radio using a CW Key.