MARC holds in person meetings on the first three Thursdays of each month at 6:30 PM at Murray Fire Station #81 (4848 S Box Elder St [35 W]). Meetings are usually shared via Zoom, see the marc-announce mailing list for details. See the schedule for the next few classes at the bottom of this page.
- First and Second Thursday meetings are for both basic and advanced training. These meetings are relevant to new hams, prospective hams, and those with varying levels of experience.
- Third Thursday is for club business, guest speakers, and other topics of general interest.
- Sundays at 8:00 PM on the MARC repeater at 223.96 MHz (negative 1.6 MHz offset) PL 103.5 Hz (standard load channel 22, 57, and 136). This is a formal directed net.
- First, Second, and Third Thursday each month at 6:00 PM on MARC repeater at 223.96 MHz (negative 1.6 MHz offset) with a PL of 103.5 Hz (standard load channel 22, 57, and 136). This is a "check-in" and information net immediately prior to each club meeting.
NOTE: if you do not have equipment that operates on the 1.25m band and are wondering how you can check in on our nets, the club has a limited number of radios that support this band. Contact Sam (KG7MLL) for more information or reach out to us via our Contact Form. If you want to get your own, please check out our list of Recommended 1.25m Capable Radios.
All hams, not just those residing within Murray City, are welcome and invited to club meetings and the weekly net. Please join us and share your experiences with the hobby.
Below is the schedule of classes for a three month window. Past presentations are typically available under the News page. If you have a topic you would like to present to the club, please let us know via the Contact Form and the training coordinator will reach out to you directly:
| Date | Topic | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 7/2/2026 | Fourth of July Parade - No meeting - No Meeting, July 4th Parade | |
| 7/9/2026 | When Disaster Strikes - Will you be part of the problem or the solution. | Dan - N7XDL |
| 7/16/2026 | Cross Band Repeater - When you need to have help for your signal, a Cross Band Repeater just may be the ticket. | Jan (KD7ZWV) |
| 8/6/2026 | Knot Learning the ropes of Ham Radio - Knots and Ropes are used for antennas and securing your station. Know the knots before you need them. | Dan - N7XDL & Russ KK7QQO |
| 8/13/2026 | Antenna Physics (Gain, Bandwidth, Radiation Patterns) - If you have ever wondered just how your signal gets from your radio to another radio, this session will probably explain more than you ever wanted to know. WARNING: There will be some math involved! | Jan - KD7ZWV |
| 8/20/2026 | Antenna Trouble Shooting - Analyzers, Feed lines, Chokes, and how to make you antenna work. | Dan - N7XDL |
| 9/3/2026 | Grounding & Bonding - What's the difference? Why we should consider grounding and bonding for the safety of our shack and equipment. | Dan - N7XDL |
| 9/10/2026 | Effective Radiated Power and Legal Operation - The FCC requires all stations to identify any RF exposure and keep the information on file. This includes mobile setups and VHF/UHF equipment. This session will help you understand the rules and make sure your station is in compliance! |
Links to previous classes are available at the Training page.