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MARA Monthly Club Meeting

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When:
October 7, 2026 @ 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM America/Detroit Timezone
2026-10-07T18:30:00-04:00
2026-10-07T19:30:00-04:00
Where:
Mound Shack
900 Mound Road
Miamisburg Ohio
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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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  • The ARRL Solar Update August 1, 2026
    Solar activity has remained at low levels. Region 4494 exhibited decay in its trailing spots as its flare activity subsided. Region 4498 rotated into better viewing positioning, revealing mixed polarity just behind its large leading spot, and was responsible for a handful of low-level C-class flares.Region 4499 underwent evolution, gaining additional spots and producing a […]
  • The ARRL Solar Update July 24, 2026
    Solar activity continued at moderate levels as Region 4493 produced an M3.6 flare on July 22, which was the largest event of the period and was associated with a 10.7-centimeter radio burst of 200 solar flux units (sfu). Additionally, 4493 produced a C3.4 flare on July 22, which was associated with another 10.7-cm radio burst […]
  • DXer and DXpeditioner Kan Mizoguchi, JA1BK, Silent Key July 23, 2026
    Kiyoshi “Kan” Mizoguchi, JA1BK, a well-known DXer, DXpeditioner, CQ DX Hall of Fame member, and former Director of International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) Region 3 passed away in May 2026 at the age of 93. He was a member of the ARRL Maxim Society at the Fellow Class.First licensed in 1952, Mizoguchi became involved in […]
  • The ARRL Solar Update July 20, 2026
    Solar activity has remained at low levels, with an occasionallow-level C-class flaring observed, including a C3.3/Sf flare on July15 from Region 4489. The largest event of the period, a long-durationC8.9 flare that peaked on July 15, originated from a returning regionon the eastern limb. This region is not yet numbered and will beassessed once it […]
  • New ARRL Santa Clara Valley Section Manager July 16, 2026
    ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® announced the appointment of Tony Dowler, K6BV, of Pacifica, California, as the ARRL Santa Clara Valley (SCV) Section Manager as of July 1, 2026. Dowler succeeds James Armstrong, NV6W, of San Jose, who concluded his third term as Section Manager on June 30 after serving since 2020. Dowler has […]
  • The ARRL Solar Update July 10, 2026
    Solar activity reached moderate levels with an M1.5/1N flare on July 8 from Region 4482.There are currently five numbered regions on the visible disk. Region 4482 demonstrated continued growth and developed a delta spot within its trailing spot group. Region 4485 displayed new flux emergence. Regions 4486 and 4487 were newly numbered during the period. […]
  • 16-Year-Old ARRL Member Wins 2026 Student Coding Competition July 10, 2026
    ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® is pleased to announce that member Ben Leovy, KC3ZPQ, of Ellicott City, Maryland, has been named the winner of the 2026 ARRL Student Coding Competition. Leovy, 16, recently completed his sophomore year at Howard High School. He designed a mobile application to help users prepare for their amateur radio […]
  • The ARRL Solar Update July 6, 2026
  • Navigating an HOA and Returning to Amateur Radio and Field Day! July 6, 2026
    Fred Johnson, K6FRD, is an amateur radio operator in Riverside, California. Like many hams, he lives in an HOA-controlled neighborhood. For Johnson, finding practical, low-visibility, antenna solutions has become part of the fun over the years.“For years I struggled to enjoy HF because, like many amateurs in an HOA, towers and conventional outdoor antennas simply […]
  • New ARRL Atlantic Division Vice Director July 6, 2026
    ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® has announced the appointment of Ray Sokola, K9RS, of Wilmington, Delaware, as Vice Director for the ARRL Atlantic Division. The appointment, made by ARRL President Rick Roderick, K5UR, fills the vacancy created in January when former Vice Director Marty Newingham, AG3I, assumed the office of Atlantic Division Director. Sokola […]
  • Call for Nominations for ARRL Director and Vice Director July 1, 2026
    Attention: Full ARRL members in the ATLANTIC, DAKOTA, DELTA, GREAT LAKES, and MIDWEST Divisions. You have the opportunity to choose a Director and Vice Director to represent you for 3-year terms beginning January 1, 2027.ARRL is governed by its Board of Directors. A voting Director is chosen by ballot by the full (licensed) ARRL members […]
  • Start Planning for ARRL Field Day 2026 June 28, 2026
  • Following Earthquake in Venezuela, Radio Amateurs Asked to Keep Frequencies Clear June 27, 2026
  • The ARRL Solar Update June 26, 2026
    Solar activity has remained at low levels, with frequent C-level activity in the SE quadrant of the solar disk. The largest flare of the period was a C3.8 on June 24 from Region 4478, which is the large sunspot that Solar Orbiter had been tracking across the Sun’s far side. While the majority of the […]
  • Section Manager Elections; New Eastern Pennsylvania Section Manager June 22, 2026
    ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® has reported that the nomination period for the 2026 summer season election cycle concluded on Friday, June 5.There will be one balloted election this summer in Southern Florida. ARRL members in the Southern Florida Section will receive ballots and candidate information via postal mail in July. Daniel Fisher, AI4GK, […]

Nets

Aug
10
Mon
2026
7:00 PM MARA Net 147.195 Chris-KE8HNR (2)
MARA Net 147.195 Chris-KE8HNR (2)
Aug 10 @ 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM
 
Aug
12
Wed
2026
7:00 PM MARA Digital Net Jeff – N8JXJ 44...
MARA Digital Net Jeff – N8JXJ 44...
Aug 12 @ 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 →
Aug
17
Mon
2026
7:00 PM MARA Net 145.330 Rob – KE8RS (3)
MARA Net 145.330 Rob – KE8RS (3)
Aug 17 @ 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM
MARA Net 145.330 Rob - KE8RS (3)
Aug
19
Wed
2026
7:00 PM MARA Digital Net James – KE8VEE ...
MARA Digital Net James – KE8VEE ...
Aug 19 @ 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 →
Aug
22
Sat
2026
all-day Ohio QSO Party
Ohio QSO Party
Aug 22 – Aug 23 all-day
Ohio QSO Party
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Club Meetings

Aug
5
Wed
2026
6:30 PM MARA Monthly Club Meeting @ Mound Shack
MARA Monthly Club Meeting @ Mound Shack
Aug 5 @ 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
MARA Monthly Club Meeting @ Mound Shack
Sep
2
Wed
2026
6:30 PM MARA Monthly Club Meeting @ Mound Shack
MARA Monthly Club Meeting @ Mound Shack
Sep 2 @ 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
MARA Monthly Club Meeting @ Mound Shack
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
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Upcoming Events

Aug
22
Sat
2026
all-day Ohio QSO Party
Ohio QSO Party
Aug 22 – Aug 23 all-day
Ohio QSO Party
Sep
5
Sat
2026
6:00 AM USAF Marathon
USAF Marathon
Sep 5 @ 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM
USAF Marathon
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.
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