We have just completed another year of introducing students to the world of electronics in our two school clubs. The middle school club ended with a successful High Altitude Balloon launch and recovery with a couple of firsts. This was the first time that the balloon ascended through the Jet Stream with a maximum horizontal velocity of 146 mph […]
Author: Max Schneider
June Club Meeting
The next meeting of the Midland Amateur Radio Club is Thursday, June 5. This meeting is open to all members, non-members, and the public. The presentation for this month will be “An Introduction to AllStarLink” by Max Schneider, KE8DON.
Del Lafevor, WB8FYR, Silent Key
Del Lafevor, WB8FYR, passed away on May 9th. Del was truly a kind soul. He always had something nice to say, and was always thankful for the positive things in his life even through his long term bout with cancer. Del served as both Treasurer and Secretary of MARC and was involved in many MARC activities. Read the […]
April Club Meeting
The next meeting of the Midland Amateur Radio Club is Thursday, April 3. This meeting is open to all members, non-members, and the public. The presentation for this month will be “Software Defined Radio (SDR) Advancements” by Jack Robinson, K8GTG.
Midland Swap Scheduled for June 14
Mark your calendar for the morning of June 14 for the annual Midland Amateur Radio Club Swap & Shop and Trunk Sale to be held at the Salvation Army in Midland. Prices are still the same: admission is $5, tables are available for $10, and trunk sales locations for $5. More information can be found […]
March Club Meeting
A reminder that the next club meeting will be held Thursday, March 6, at the Salvation Army Building, 330 Waldo Avenue. The presentation for this month will be “Repeaters” by Paul Morabito, K8PLM. The meeting is open to everyone interested in amateur radio.
Victor “Dennis” Caney, WD8BPT, Silent Key
Dennis was a Life Member of MARC. He contributed his knowledge, wisdom and countless hours for the benefit of MARC and the Amateur Radio community. Just a couple of notes along that line. In 2004, 20 years ago, Dennis started an amateur radio club at Central Middle School ostensibly, to get his grandkids interested in amateur […]
February Club Meeting
A reminder that the next club meeting will be held Thursday, February 6, at the Salvation Army Building, 330 Waldo Avenue. The presentation for this month will be “Meshtastic, an interesting and relatively inexpensive communication mode/protocol/equipment of which most of us are not aware” by Ron Huss, KC8YVF. The meeting is open to everyone interested […]
Club Christmas Party January 9
A reminder that the January club meeting will not be held this month. Instead, come join the Christmas party at The Red Oak Restaurant & Lounge in Sanford. You do not need to be a member to join the fun. Bring a white elephant gift to pass, and label it in case it is specifically […]
December Club Meeting
A reminder that the next club meeting will be held Thursday, December 5, at the Salvation Army Building, 330 Waldo Avenue. The presentation for this month will be “Test of Alpha 100W Alpha Loop Antenna” by John Hull, KD8RUC. The meeting is open to everyone interested in amateur radio.