Provided by Jeff Clemmons, KD8LZK and Toni Friebele.

Everyone had a great time at our Christmas Party last week. The food was good and it was nice talking to all our friends.

I also put these photos in the Photo Section above.

Donna, KC8KIA, won the Hamilton County Public Service Corps (ARPSC) 2009 raffle and is the proud owner of an FT-857D. Congratulations Donna and I assume you are working on getting YOUR upgrade now!

I have just implemented a “Forum” for everyone to use. You access from the Page category in the Navigation bar above. Or Here There are many different Topics that I set up that you can read or reply to.

Topics I have created so far include: Contesting, DX, Digital Modes, Mobile, Propagation, QSL, SSB and CW Modes, Ham Shack Items, Antennas, HF and VHF/UHF radios, Accessories, For Sale/Trade/Wanted, Emergency Communications, APRS, Introductions, Help, Suggestions, and Club Related.

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These “young” men are the MARC Morning Crew that are on the Milford Repeater pretty much every morning Monday through Friday while we commute to work – usually from about 6:30 to 7:30 AM.

We had our annual election at our November meeting and we elected a new president and vice president. Congratulations to Rick Colburn, NV8C who is our new President and Jeff Clemmons, KD8LZK our new Vice President (effective January 1, 2010). Jim Linn, WB8RRR and Barb Steward, KA8AXY have been re-elected to their positions.

President: Rick Colburn, NV8C
Vice President: Jeff Clemmons, KD8LZK
Treasurer: Jim Linn, WB8RRR
Secretary: Barb Steward, KA8AXY

June – Congratulations to Chuck N8CJB, Kim N8OXG and Rob, N8JMV for passing their general test at our Field day VE testing!

August – Congratulations to Kim Blocher, N8OXG for passing her Extra class at our August VE Testing session!

Welcome to the world of Amateur Radio! Our club also welcomes you to attend one of our meetings. 73, Steve K8JI

Melanie Trumble, KD8LXZ
Arthur Trumble, KD8LXY
Michael Metz, KD8LWW
Charles Jameson, KD8LXX
Harland Clark, KD8LXH
James Hasty, KD8LVG
Chris Bryant, KJ4OHP
Jessica Fulton, KJ4OOK

MARC will sponsor our next monthly VE Session on June 11^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. Their is NO fee!

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 Barb Steward, KA8AXY with any questions via e-mail at wsteward@fuse.net .

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.

Check out Jerry’s, AF8V new tower! Click here for more photo’s