MARC will sponsor our next monthly VE Session on March 12^th.

The session will begin at 6:00PM, in the same location as our regular monthly meeting. Walk In’s are welcome

We have all Exams for all license grades available. The fee for 2009 is $15.00, cash or check payable to the ARRL/VEC. If paying by cash, exact change is greatly appreciated.

Licensed Amateurs who would like to upgrade need to bring a copy of their current license to be submitted with their exam paperwork along with picture ID. If sitting for your first license, bring picture ID. Contact Lyle Hamilton AB8SH with any questions via e-mail at ab8sh@arrl.net.

Provided by Bill Schroeder, WS6K

MARC has once again been asked to work the Winter Guard competition at
the Milford High School on Saturday, March 21, 2009. This is our BIG
public service event for the year.

MARC provides communications for the event and coordinates the movement
of units between the warm-up rooms and ready line. All assignments are
inside.

There are currently 53 units signed up for the event which starts at
12:00 PM and ends around 9:30 PM. This is probably the largest event we
have worked.

A minimum of 7 people are required to cover the various assignments and
we plan to set up shifts based on how many people volunteer.

Plan A:
Number of volunteers: 14
Number of shifts: 2
Shift length: 5 1/2 hours
Shift A-1:  11:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Shift A-2:  4:00 PM to 9:30 PM

Plan B:
Number of volunteers: 21
Number of shifts: 3
Shift length: 4 hours
Shift B-1:  11:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Shift B-2:   2:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Shift B-3:   6:00 PM to 9:30 PM

Plan C: Any combination of Plan A and Plan B.

Additional information about the event can be found at:
Tristatecircuit.com

We will be given vouchers good for a sandwich and drink.

If you can work this event please contact Bill, WS6K, by email:
ws6k@arrl.net  or on the MARC repeater. Be sure to
specify which shift you would like to work or if you are available as
needed. Please include your call sign and a telephone number in your
email.

73, Bill WS6K

The February issue of “Wireline” is available here

73, Steve K8JI

WEATHER SPOTTER TRAINING Presented by THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE

Meteorologist Mary Jo Parker from the National Weather Service will teach
you what conditions need to exist for tornadoes to develop.  Learn how to
recognize various types of cloud formations and conditions that can spawn
other dangerous weather situations.

Become a weather spotter for the National Weather Service!!!

University of Cincinnati, Clermont College
Wednesday, February 25, 2009 7:00 p.m.

Police, Fire & EMS Personnel, School Groups, Scout troops, and anyone
interested in weather activity, are encouraged to attend.

To register for this free training call the Clermont County Emergency
Management Agency at 732-7661