MCARA News

Tony Sale, engineer who led the rebuild of Colossus Computer, has died.

William Laakkonen — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 09:26:35 -0400

Tony Sale, the brilliant engineer who led the rebuild of Colossus, the first modern computer which also cracked the Nazi ciphering code, has died aged 80.

Fort Pierce Hamfest 2011

William Laakkonen — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:17:12 -0400

Short Video and some photos from the 2011 Fort Pierce Hamfest

Antenna,Tower, and Tower Base Presentation

William Laakkonen — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 14:35:15 -0400

This recording of a presentation given to MCARA members in 2008 may be of general interest to amateurs.

JTRG Jupiter Lighthouse Activation

Default admin account — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 12:56:06 -0400

During the third full weekend of August, the AYR Amateur Radio Group (AARG), sponsors the International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend. For this goodwill event, lighthouses around the world are activated by amateur radio operators to give them the proper historical recognition they deserve.

Postponed-- Technician License Classes

William Laakkonen — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 12:01:04 -0400

Free Amateur Radio Classes set to begin Oct 15

July Minutes

William Laakkonen — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 20:05:32 -0400

Minutes from the July 2011 General Meeting

PBC Hams Watching TS Emily Closely

William Laakkonen — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 06:54:30 -0400

Our friends in the West Palm Beach Amateur Radio Club are interviewed by WPTV at their Palm Beach Science Museum clubhouse. David Fowler and Beverly Hoff talk about preparation for Tropical Storm Emily.

Free Amateur Radio Technician License Classes

William Laakkonen — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 13:33:52 -0400

Learn everything needed to pass the FCC Amateur Radio Technician License Exam and become an Amateur Radio Operator. Discover New Technology for Today & Tomorrow.

Free HURRICANE HAZARDS SEMINAR

William Laakkonen — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 12:56:28 -0400

Free HURRICANE H

SKYWARN Severe Weather Spotter Class

William Laakkonen — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 12:01:43 -0400

Severe Spotter Training Class

Hosted by National Weather Service, Martin County SKYWARN, MC ARES

Field Day Summary Report

William Laakkonen — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 09:46:57 -0400

MCARA 2011 ARRL Field Day Summary and Photos

May 2011 Meeting Minutes

William Laakkonen — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 10:06:10 -0400

The 2011 Stuart, Florida March of Dimes March for Babies was supported by the Martin County Amateur Radio Association. Eight club members participated this year for logistics support with Amateur Radio playing an expanded role as it appeared there was no budget to hire Sheriff's Deputies as in previous years.

St Lucie Power Plant ARES drill

William Laakkonen — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 14:57:16 -0400

The annual Nuclear Power Plant ARES/RACES drill will be held on Wednesday, July 13th from 8AM-2PM. All stations will be welcome to join our net on the 145.15 repeater beginning around 9AM.

2011 Field Day is 25-26 June

William Laakkonen — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 12:59:06 -0400

MCARA and MC ARES will again hold a joint effort for Martin County Florida's 2010 Radio Field Day event in Sandsprit Park.

Martin County Hurricane Fair 2011

William Laakkonen — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 12:53:47 -0400

Download the minutes here.

AB-577 Tower Manual

William Laakkonen — Mon, 09 May 2011 17:28:21 -0400

The manual for the AB-577 tower is here.

March 2011 Meeting Minutes

William Laakkonen — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 11:07:11 -0400

Hamfest report, Stuart Airshow, Road to Victory museum Special Event activities discussed

February 2011 Meeting Minutes

William Laakkonen — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 19:41:11 -0400

February 2011 MCARA Meeting Minutes. Lots of planning for the hamfest. Doug Shields, W4DAS accepted the first place plaque at the Orlando hamfest for the 2010 Florida QSO Party under the club call, K4ZK.