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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.
To learn more about a committee or to volunteer, please contact the President.
Meetings are on the second Friday of the month, usually in the Red Cross building, 2601 Anderson Ave. The starting time is 7:30 p.m. Prior to the business meeting, we have the "eating meeting" at a local restaurant to be announced, from about 5 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. Our 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. We recommend that you check the latest newsletter to confirm plans for the next meeting. Although most meetings are on Friday evenings, occasionally this will vary.
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.)
Next Meeting When: Friday, October 10 Time: 7:30 P.M. Where: Red Cross Building, 2601 Anderson Ave., Manhattan
We will be eating at 5:30 P.M. at Sirloin Stockade.
When: Thursday, August 28 Time: 6 P.M. Where: Black Jack Hills, south of US24 between Manhattan and Wamego
Note: Call Nancy, NØKMU or Sylvia, KCØYJO for information on carpooling.
When: Sunday, September 21 Time: Shelter available: noon to 5 P.M. / grills ready for cooking at 2 P.M. Where: Long's Park, on Yuma St. between 16th and 17th Streets (Mapquest map) Cold water and iced tea will be provided by MAARS. You should bring something to grill for your family (hot dogs, burgers, steaks, etc.), and something to share as a side dish. Also bring serving utensils, plates and utensils for your family. Catsup and mustard will be available. E-mail questions to kc0dwx@cox.net.
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