Meetings | Metro ARC

MAC club participated in the successful Field Day event by operating from the emergency command center (EOC) at the Lincolnwood Fire & Police Dept for 24 continuous hours on June 23 & 24. We used the special event call sign W9O. Over 200 contacts were made by SSB and CW. We set up a HEX BEAM antenna on the roof. Thanks to everyone that stopped by to say hello and to the members that helped out.

Enjoy Field Day June 25, 2022

For the first time in over 40 years, The MAC Club will not officially be involved in a club event on Field Day. We hope you will get...

Field Day 2021 In Person!!!!! Set up June 25 at 5pm. Field Day starts at noon on Saturday June 26.

Test Session Scheduled for April 11, 2021

The (MAC) Metro Amateur Radio Club and (CFMC) Chicago FM Club will offer amateur radio tests on April 11, 2021 on Chicago's North side....

MAC Congratulates Hams

On Oct 31, 2020 we conducted Covid safe, outdoor testing for two Hams. After hours of studying and preparation, they passed their exams...

The Best Field Day Ever!

Metro Amateur Radio Club enjoyed Field Day over the June 21-23 weekend. Hundreds of contacts were made, many visitors stopped by and...

Field Day 2019 is this Weekend!

MAC will set-up for Field Day Friday at 1pm. Set-up includes erecting a HEX BEAM antenna and a LONG WIRE antenna, along with radios and...

Testing Offered During Field Day

Area clubs will offer testing for Technician, General and Extra class licenses during Field Day on June 22. If you need more info...

DMR Demonstration

At the MAC April meeting, Bob KA9HHH showed us his DMR set-up. Using the two pieces of equipment seen here and his phone, he made a...

Testing For Ham License

Want to get an Amateur radio license? At the MAC club meetings you can take the Technician exam, or upgrade to General or Extra. Exams...

March 5th Meeting GO CASE

At our March meeting we set up a "Go CASE" and long wire antenna. Please note our next meeting is Thursday April 11.

"Understanding How Carrier Signals, Modulation and Demodulation Works In Our Transmitter/Receivers" was the presentation by Mike W9MJD during our June 12 meeting.

Members were treated to the popular "Up For Grabs" table were members can choose donated items.

During our May 2018 meeting we enjoyed a presentation by Henry K9KDE about an antenna in Sedona Arizona. "Is it an Eyesore or Enhanced Beauty". Henry thought it was beauty.

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