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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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  • eBay Restricts Listings of Radio Equipment, but Exempts Ham-Band-Only Gear October 16, 2026
    ImageOnline marketplace eBay has imposed new restrictions on listings of radio transmitting equipment in response to new FCC rules that took effect this week, but responded to ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® that its new policy will not apply to gear that operates exclusively on amateur radio frequencies. The FCC’s rules are intended to use its equipment authorization […]
  • Florida Hams Provide Communications Support During Hurricane Isaias October 16, 2026
    Amateur radio operators from Florida’s Santa Rosa, Nassau, Lake, Pinellas, and Leon Counties played an important role in supporting emergency communications efforts during and following Hurricane Isaias, helping ensure that critical communication capabilities remained available throughout the storm.In Santa Rosa County, volunteer amateur radio operators staffed the Emergency Operations Center (...
  • The ARRL Solar Update October 16, 2026
    Look for improved propagation on the upper HF bands, as both thesunspot numbers and 10.7-centimeter radio flux remain near or above100. According to NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC),the increase in activity is being fueled primarily by sunspotRegion 4551, which is described as the largest and most complex ofsix sunspot regions currently visible on the […]
  • The 2026 ARRL Online Auction Is Now Open October 14, 2026
    The 21st annual ARRL Online Auction, sponsored by GigaParts, is open now through October 22. Browse more than 200 items and place your bids!This year’s selection includes gear from QST “Product Review” articles, vintage books, pre-owned equipment, signed original sketches by Salty Walt Hudson, K4OGO, from Salty Walt’s Portable Antenna Sketchbook, and four popular mystery boxes contributed by […]
  • ARRL Headquarters Closing Early on Friday, October 9, 2026 October 9, 2026
    ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® will close our headquarters at 12 PM Eastern time on Friday, October 9, 2026, for a staff event.The ARRL Headquarters lobby and store, as well as W1AW, will be open to visitors from 8 AM to 12 PM EDT. Members are reminded that many transactions may be completed […]
  • Radio Amateurs Prepare for Hurricane Isaias October 7, 2026
    Updated Saturday, October 10, 2026 @ 11 AM EDTAs of Saturday morning, October 10, the Hurricane Watch Net remained active on both 14.325 and 7.268 MHz, collecting and forwarding post-storm reports to the National Hurricane Center and assisting with any emergency, priority or outgoing health and welfare traffic. Please keep these frequencies clear. Updated Friday, October […]
  • Watching the Gulf October 6, 2026
    The Hurricane Watch Net (HWN) is closely monitoring Invest 92L, which is expected to become Tropical Storm Isaias in the next 24 hours. According to HWN Manager Bobby Graves, KB5HAV, the potential area of concern for this storm is a wide swath of the Gulf coast, extending from Louisiana to Florida. Graves says there is no HWN activation at this time, but […]
  • 2026 Collegiate QSO Party is October 3 – 4 October 2, 2026
    Get ready to contact college and university radio clubs during this weekend’s Collegiate QSO Party, 0000 UTC October 3 through 2359 UTC ImageOctober 4 (Friday evening through Sunday in the US). Students, faculty, staff, and alumni will be on the air using the call sign of a college, university, or other post-secondary academic institution. Look […]
  • Remembering Four Silent Keys September 27, 2026
    We are saddened to report this week on the passing of four well-known amateurs, including two members of the extended “ARRL family.” Longtime ARRL Rhode Island Section Manager Robert George “Bob” Beaudet, W1YRC, became a Silent Key on September 10, 2026, at age 88. An ARRL Life Member, Gold-Level Diamond Club member, and Maxim Society member […]

Nets

Oct
21
Wed
2026
7:00 PM MARA Digital Net James – KE8VEE ...
MARA Digital Net James – KE8VEE ...
Oct 21 @ 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 →
Oct
26
Mon
2026
7:00 PM MARA Net 145.330 Doug – KE8SGW (4)
MARA Net 145.330 Doug – KE8SGW (4)
Oct 26 @ 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM
 
Oct
28
Wed
2026
7:00 PM MARA Digital Net Doug – KE8SGW 4...
MARA Digital Net Doug – KE8SGW 4...
Oct 28 @ 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 Doug – KE8SGW 443 pl 88.5 →
Nov
2
Mon
2026
7:00 PM MARA Net 147.195 Dave – N8DAT (1)
MARA Net 147.195 Dave – N8DAT (1)
Nov 2 @ 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM
 
Nov
9
Mon
2026
7:00 PM MARA Net 147.195 Chris-KE8HNR (2)
MARA Net 147.195 Chris-KE8HNR (2)
Nov 9 @ 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM
 
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Club Meetings

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
Mar
3
Wed
2027
6:30 PM MARA Monthly Club Meeting @ Mound Shack
MARA Monthly Club Meeting @ Mound Shack
Mar 3 @ 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
MARA Monthly Club Meeting @ Mound Shack
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Upcoming Events

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
5
Sat
2026
3:00 PM Miamisburg Holiday Parade @ Holiday Parade
Miamisburg Holiday Parade @ Holiday Parade
Dec 5 @ 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Miamisburg 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 2027 Hamvention @ Greene County Fair and Exposition Center
2027 Hamvention @ Greene County Fair and Exposition Center
May 16 – May 19 all-day
2027 Hamvention @ Greene County Fair and Exposition Center | Xenia | Ohio | United States
Jun
26
Sat
2027
all-day Field Day 2027 @ Field Day
Field Day 2027 @ Field Day
Jun 26 – Jun 27 all-day
Field Day 2027 @ Field Day | Miamisburg | Ohio | United States
       
Nov
26
Fri
2027
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
     
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