The Marin ARS / Redwood Empire DX Association (REDXA) Field Day will return to, The Marin Rod & Gun Club , in 2018. 2018 Site . This year we will be using the MARS call sign (W6SG). Load up on Friday. Tear down on Sunday. COMPLETED 2017
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ARLB004 ARRL Asks FCC to Allocate New 5 MHz Band
From ARRL: SB QST ARL ARLB004 ARLB004 ARRL Asks FCC to Allocate New 5 MHz Band, Retain Channels and Current Power Limit ARRL has asked the FCC to allocate a new, secondary contiguous band at 5 MHz to the Amateur Service, while also retaining four of the current five 60-meter
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ARLB003 Illegal Drone Transmitters Could Interfere with Air Traffic Control, ARRL Complaint Asserts
From ARRL: ZCZC AG03 QST de W1AW ARRL Bulletin 3 ARLB003 From ARRL Headquarters Newington CT January 12, 2017 To all radio amateurs SB QST ARL ARLB003 ARLB003 Illegal Drone Transmitters Could Interfere with Air Traffic Control, ARRL Complaint Asserts In what it calls an “extremely urgent complaint” to the
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How to Use Your Radio Class Scheduled
Will be on Feb 25 at the public service thank you meeting, there will a break out session for new operators and any one interested . 11:00 AM. RSVP to Kris Backenstose, KK6AYC
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FCC Dimisses Two Petitions
From ARRL: SB QST ARL ARLB002 ARLB002 FCC Dismisses Two Petitions from Radio Amateurs The FCC has turned down two petitions filed in 2016, each seeking similar changes in the Part 97 Amateur Service rules. James Edwin Whedbee, N0ECN, of Gladstone, Missouri, had asked the Commission to amend the rules
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Public Service Thank-You Lunch 2/25/17
The thank-you lunch for 2016 public service volunteers and an orientation for returning public service volunteers has been set for Saturday, February 25 at 11:00 AM at the clubhouse at 27 Shell Road in Mill Valley. Flier: PS-February-17 Reserve your space at: RSVP@W6SG.NET.
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FCC Denies Expert Linears’ Request for Waiver of 15 dB Rule, Petition Pending
From ARRL: SB QST ARL ARLB045 ARLB045 FCC Denies Expert Linears’ Request for Waiver of 15 dB Rule, Petition Pending The FCC has denied a request by Expert Linears America LLC to waive Part 97.317(a)(2) of the Amateur Service rules limiting amplifier gain. Expert, of Magnolia, Texas, distributes linears manufactured
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Christmas Party Date Set – December 08
The Board of Director’s approved setting the Christmas (Holiday) Party date for Thursday, December 08, 2016. Planned Menu: Salad, Turkey, Ham, Whipped Potatoes, Green Beans, Bread, Deserts, Appetizers, Soft Beverages Membership in MARS is not required to attend this event. COMPLETED! You may be encouraged to join. Reserve your space at: RSVP@W6SG.NET. All attendees
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Marin Girl Scout Leaders to meet at Alto Clubhouse Though April 2017
Because their normal meeting place is un-available because of renovation, the Board of Director’s approved the Girl Scouts Leader Support group using the Alto Clubhouse for their monthly meetings on Tuesday evenings on the following dates: September 13, October 18, November 15, January 17, February 07, March 14, April 18.
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