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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.
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About Our Club
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.
Committees
Christmas Party
Field Day
Picnic/Auction
Program
Publicity
Repeater
RFI
To learn more about a committee or to volunteer, please contact the president.
Contacting Us
President
MAARS Facebook Page
MAARS Google Group
PO BOX 613 Manhattan, KS 66505-0613
Meetings
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.
Nets
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.
Officers
| President |
Mark Benfer, KCØQAS |
(785) 341-2125 |
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| Vice-President |
Jim Foster, KDØNQQ |
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| Secretary |
Jim Foster, KDØNQQ |
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| Treasurer |
Dave Mills, KDØAZG |
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| Trustee |
Mike Moore, NØPVU |
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| WARN Coordinator |
Mark Benfer, KCØQAS |
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Repeater
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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