We are planning to hold an auction of surplus club equipment on Saturday, July 11. Doug Slusher, KF6AKU has made an inventory, and will make recommendations of equipment to be sold. The surplus equipment will be sold in a silent auction format. All items will be sold in as-is condition, and all sales
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Ham Volunteers Needed 7/18/15
We have received a request for ham support for the Marin Headlands Bike Classic, sponsored by The Arthritis Foundation. Message: “Hello! We are looking for volunteer support for our Bike Ride through the Marin Headlands. There are parts of our route not accessible my mobile phone where we need to
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Ham Volunteers needed May 16
Harold Nygaard, KF6WYF is looking for volunteers for the Sonoma County Backroad Challenge on May 16, 2015. Information about the ride can be found here: http://backroadchallenge.com/ Anyone wishing to help out as a Sag or Rest Stop station is encouraged to contact Harold kd6wyf@gmail.com and fill out the following sign-up
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Jeff Wiener, N6VCS SK
We were saddened to learn that Jeff Wiener, N6VCS, was a silent key. Jeff was a WWII and Korean War veteran, and was active on the SS Jeremiah O’Brien.
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HR 1301 – Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2015
House Resolution 1301 (The Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2015) was introduced on March 4, 2015 to continue the effort begun in 2014 with HR 4969. ARRL President Kay Craigie and other ARRL officials visited Capital Hill to garner support and co-sponsors for this resolution, and to educate lawmakers on
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East Bay General Class April 14, 2015
Preparation for Amateur Radio License: General Class. April 14th thru end of May, 2015. The East Bay Amateur Radio Club and West Contra Costa Adult Education will offer a class to prepare applicants for the General Class Amateur Radio License, starting April 14th, 2015 and ending late May, 2015. The
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Silent Key: Bob Fajardo, WA6VOI
We are saddened to note the passing of Bob Fajardo, WA6VOI, a long time member of MARS. Bob passed on February 20, 2015. Bob was a Navy veteran, serving in WW II and Korea, and volunteered on the USS Pampanito submarine. Bob was also associated with training many Marin RACES
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March Board Meeting Date Change
The March 2015 Board of Directors has been moved up a week to Thursday, March 05 from March 12.
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