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Next Scheduled Meeting:
Friday, January 9 at 7:30 P.M. – Blue Township Fire Dept.
The fire department requests that we avoid the red-curb parking stalls near the north door, because of the possibility of a fire call during our meeting.
The Manhattan, Kansas Amateur Radio Society (MAARS) was formed on July 7, 1976. The purpose of the club is to advance amateur radio in the Manhattan area. The club began with about 20 members, and now has about 50 members. Since the beginning, the club has been active in different aspects of amateur radio, packet radio, satellites, community activities, ARRL Field Day, and amateur radio classes. Also, many club members have been very involved through the years with emergency communications and storm spotting.
Christmas Party Field Day Picnic/Auction Program Publicity Repeater RFI
To learn more about a committee or to volunteer, please contact the president.
President MAARS Facebook Page MAARS Google Group PO BOX 613 Manhattan, KS 66505-0613
Meetings are usually on the second Friday of the month at 7:30 P.M., at the Blue Township Fire Station, located east of Manhattan, just south of K-24. The meeting location is 8600 Josie Lane. (Google Map)
Prior to the business meeting, we have the “eating meeting” at Sirloin Stockade, from about 5:30 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. The program committee provides guest speakers and interesting topics. You don’t have to be an amateur radio operator or a member to attend activities or meetings. Everyone is welcome.
Check Upcoming Events below, to confirm details for the next meeting.
Manhattan Weekly Net
Tuesdays at 9 P.M. KSØMAN repeater, 147.255+ MHz Net controls are Brian Carter, KCØDWX and Ian Sobering, KDØCZE. All amateurs (technician and above) are welcome to check in. Following the net, we have the swap net. You can buy or sell any items found in the shack. On-air negotiating is not permitted during the swap net.
Thursday Night Net
Thursdays at 8 P.M. KSØMAN repeater, 147.255+ MHz Net controls are Sylvia Carter, KCØYJO and Mark Benfer, KCØQAS. All young people and adults are welcome.
President
Mark Benfer, KCØQAS
(785) 341-2125
Vice-President
Jim Foster, KDØNQQ
Secretary
Jim Foster, KDØNQQ
Treasurer
Dave Mills, KDØAZG
Also:
Trustee
Mike Moore, NØPVU
WARN Coordinator
Mark Benfer, KCØQAS
Located 1.5 miles south of Manhattan, Kansas, the MAARS repeater is at the KSDB site near K-177. The controller is an S-Com 7K. The repeater runs 10 watts output to a commercial antenna at 110 feet. Coverage as far east as Topeka and as far west as Abilene is common. The input frequency is 147.855 MHz, and the output frequency is 147.255 MHz. The repeater callsign is KSØMAN. The repeater is an open repeater, and may be accessed by any properly-licensed amateur.
Users of the KSØMAN repeater should be familiar with the autopatch procedures and other guidelines.
Visit the Kansas Amateur Repeater Council page for a comprehensive list of Kansas repeaters. (Click on RPT Directory.)
| Manhattan Area Repeaters | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Callsign | Freq./Offset | Open/Closed | PL Tone | Notes |
| KS1EMS | 147.315 + | open | 162.2 | Ft. Riley / J.C. |
| WØKHP | 444.525 + | open | 162.2 | Alma to Clay Center & Lawrence (map) |
| KSØMAN | 147.255 + | open | 88.5 | autopatch, wx net |
| WØQQQ | 145.410 – | open | none | |
| WØQQQ | 444.175 + | open | 88.5 |
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From the President: Elections
I wanted to remind everyone that the November meeting is M.A.A.R.S. Officer elections. We are seeking nominations for all offices. Please contact me if you are interested in being nominated for any offices.
Mark Benfer, KCØQAS
kc0qas@gmail.com
Test Session
A test session has been scheduled for Saturday, April 26 at 1 p.m., in 001 Leasure Hall. (map) The fee will be $15. Please bring exact change. If you plan on testing or have questions, contact Matt Robertson (matrob@ksu.edu, 785 532-4951). The ARRL has numerous resources related to getting a license here.
You must bring a photo ID, or other acceptable ID. (details) Finally, if you are taking a test for a higher license, you must bring a copy of your current license. The test team usually needs to attach a copy to your paperwork.
SEPTEMBER MEETING IS THE MAARS PICNIC.
MAARS Christmas Party — Friday, Dec. 10 at 6:00 P.M.
Manhattan Church of Christ, 2510 Dickens Avenue (map)
We will join together for some relaxing conversation and a pot luck style dinner, which will be followed by a white elephant gift exchange.
Please bring a dish to share, and a gift for the exchange at a value of $10 or less. Feel free to bring any friends or family along, as well.
SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS AND INFORMATION
- Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2014
- Time: 7:00 P.M.
- Location: Four Points by Sheraton, 530 Richards Drive, Manhattan
- Presented by: National Weather Service, Topeka
- free admission
MONTHLY MEETING
Date: Friday, November 9, 2015
Time: 7:30 P.M.
Location: Blue Township Fire Station