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Mound Amateur Radio Association Miamisburg, Ohio

Mound Ham Radio Club

The Mound Radio Club was formed in 1962 by Mound Labartory employees. MARA has three repeaters, 147.195 MHz.and 145.330 MHz. and the 443.000 MHz PL 88.5. We also have a Echolink node 899472, under the call of W8DYY-R. We meet the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 at the shack unless posted. our email is mara1962ohio@gmail.com. You can go to our about page for more complete information.

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  • Former ARRL COO Harold R. Kramer, WJ1B, Silent Key September 2, 2026
    Former ARRL Chief Operating Officer (COO) Harold Robert Kramer, WJ1B, of Cheshire, Connecticut, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026, at age 78. Kramer served as COO and QST Publisher from 2005 to 2016, following a career in broadcasting. He was an ARRL Life Member and donor, supporting the Diamond Club, the Second Century Campaign, […]
  • Candidates Named for ARRL Director and Vice Director Elections August 31, 2026
    ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® has announced that the candidates for the 2026 ARRL Division elections are now official. ARRL members will choose between two candidates for Director in the Delta, Great Lakes, and Midwest Divisions, and two candidates for Vice Director in the Midwest Division. The Director positions in the Atlantic and […]
  • The ARRL Solar Update August 28, 2026
    Solar activity reached moderate levels this week. Region 4513 was responsible for an M2.2/1B flare that reached its peak on August 26. This event was accompanied by a 10.7-centimeter radio burst that reached 140 solar flux units (SFU) and a type II radio sweep with an estimated shock speed of 930 km/s despite its relatively […]
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    ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® announced today a historic and transformational $1 million gift from Dr. James M. Galm, W8WTS. An entrepreneur and amateur radio operator who spent his career solving complex energy and engineering challenges, Galm is now investing in the next generation of problem solvers through his support of ARRL.The gift […]
  • Kopernik Observatory Seeks Amateur Radio Operators to Track August 19 Balloon Flight August 18, 2026
    Amateur radio operators in western New York and other northeastern states have an opportunity to help track an educational balloon. Drew Deskur, KA1M, Director of the Kopernik Observatory, a public observatory and informal STEM education center in Vestal, New York, said the balloon was expected to be launched August 19 at 10 AM Eastern (1400 […]
  • The ARRL Solar Update August 17, 2026
    Weekly Highlights and Forecast, August 17, 2026, by NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center:Solar activity ranged from very low to low levels throughout theperiod. No R1 (Minor) or greater events were observed. The largestflare was a C8.2/Sn at 16/1928 UTC from Region 4506. An associated CME was observed in LASCO C2 imagery following the C8.2 flare, […]
  • Colombian Amateurs Help in Earthquake Response; Clear Frequencies Requested August 14, 2026
    ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® reports that amateur radio operators in Colombia are providing significant communications support following the major earthquake and aftershocks that struck the country on August 10, 2026. The death toll has reportedly exceeded 200 people, with many more still missing, and major damage is reported to buildings and infrastructure.International […]

Nets

Sep
7
Mon
2026
7:00 PM MARA Net 147.195 Dave – N8DAT (1)
MARA Net 147.195 Dave – N8DAT (1)
Sep 7 @ 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM
 
Sep
9
Wed
2026
7:00 PM MARA Digital Net Jeff – N8JXJ 44...
MARA Digital Net Jeff – N8JXJ 44...
Sep 9 @ 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM
DMR set up is Color Code 9,  Mound Rag Chew Talk Group 314405 Time Slot 2 Static Talk Groups Ohio 3139 and SW Ohio ARES 3139 Other Talk Groups on demand Time Slot 1 443.000 … Continue reading MARA Digital Net Jeff – N8JXJ 443 pl 88.5 →
Sep
14
Mon
2026
7:00 PM MARA Net 147.195 Chris-KE8HNR (2)
MARA Net 147.195 Chris-KE8HNR (2)
Sep 14 @ 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM
 
Sep
16
Wed
2026
7:00 PM MARA Digital Net James – KE8VEE ...
MARA Digital Net James – KE8VEE ...
Sep 16 @ 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM
DMR set up is Color Code 9,  Mound Rag Chew Talk Group 314405 Time Slot 2 Static Talk Groups Ohio 3139 and SW Ohio ARES 3139 Other Talk Groups on demand Time Slot 1 443.000 … Continue reading MARA Digital Net James – KE8VEE 443 pl 88.5 →
Sep
21
Mon
2026
7:00 PM MARA Net 145.330 Rob – KE8RS (3)
MARA Net 145.330 Rob – KE8RS (3)
Sep 21 @ 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM
MARA Net 145.330 Rob - KE8RS (3)
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Club Meetings

Oct
7
Wed
2026
6:30 PM MARA Monthly Club Meeting @ Mound Shack
MARA Monthly Club Meeting @ Mound Shack
Oct 7 @ 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
MARA Monthly Club Meeting @ Mound Shack
Nov
4
Wed
2026
6:30 PM MARA Monthly Club Meeting @ Mound Shack
MARA Monthly Club Meeting @ Mound Shack
Nov 4 @ 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
MARA Monthly Club Meeting @ Mound Shack
Dec
2
Wed
2026
6:30 PM MARA Monthly Club Meeting @ Mound Shack
MARA Monthly Club Meeting @ Mound Shack
Dec 2 @ 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
MARA Monthly Club Meeting @ Mound Shack
Jan
6
Wed
2027
6:30 PM MARA Monthly Club Meeting @ Mound Shack
MARA Monthly Club Meeting @ Mound Shack
Jan 6 @ 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
MARA Monthly Club Meeting @ Mound Shack
Feb
3
Wed
2027
6:30 PM MARA Monthly Club Meeting @ Mound Shack
MARA Monthly Club Meeting @ Mound Shack
Feb 3 @ 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
MARA Monthly Club Meeting @ Mound Shack
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Upcoming Events

Sep
12
Sat
2026
7:00 AM MARA SWAP MEET @ Mound Park
MARA SWAP MEET @ Mound Park
Sep 12 @ 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM
MARA SWAP MEET @ Mound Park
Saturday September 13th from 7:00 am to 1:00 pm at Mound Park  
Nov
26
Thu
2026
7:30 AM Turkey Trott @ 61 South Main Street, Miamisburg Ohio 45342
Turkey Trott @ 61 South Main Street, Miamisburg Ohio 45342
Nov 26 @ 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Turkey Trott @ 61 South Main Street, Miamisburg Ohio 45342 | Miamisburg | Ohio | United States
     
Dec
7
Mon
2026
3:00 PM Holiday Parade @ Holiday Parade
Holiday Parade @ Holiday Parade
Dec 7 @ 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Holiday Parade @ Holiday Parade | Miamisburg | Ohio | United States
Direct traffic away from closed roads and provide safety along parade route. Need about 8 operators.
May
16
Sun
2027
all-day 2025 Hamvention @ Greene County Fair and Exposition Center
2025 Hamvention @ Greene County Fair and Exposition Center
May 16 – May 19 all-day
2025 Hamvention @ Greene County Fair and Exposition Center | Xenia | Ohio | United States
Jun
26
Sat
2027
all-day Field Day 2026 @ Field Day
Field Day 2026 @ Field Day
Jun 26 – Jun 27 all-day
Field Day 2026 @ Field Day | Miamisburg | Ohio | United States
       
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