Bible
Verse
1 Thessalonians 5:15-18 --- Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else. Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. (NIV)
President's Report
Greeting fellow HAMS and Spark Gap subscribers,
A couple things of interest and importance. First, I'd like to mention the upcoming Capital City Hamfest | Jackson Amateur Radio Club on January 30-31. Hope to see many from our area there.
Second, we will have a trial change of venue for the Meridian ARC meetings. Our next meeting will be held at the Lauderdale County EMA building at 2525 14th St. directly across from Meridian fire station No 1 at 9:00 am. We will have a special presentation from Mr. Larry Anderson K5LDA on Antennas and Impedance Matching.
73`s
Wayne Myhre KC5HPU
Next MARC Business Meeting
IMPORTANT NOTE: MEETING TIME AND LOCATION
The next business meeting will be held at the Lauderdale County EMA building at 2525 14th St across from the main fire station at 9:00 am on Saturday February 7th . There will be a special program on "Antennas and Impedance Matching".
Following our meeting and special program, we will decide where to have breakfast or lunch. Come join us!
Treasurer Report
Please bring your 2026 dues to the next meeting or mail them to the address below. Thank you for your support. Dues are:
- $23.00 per Year per Member
- $25.00 per Year for Family
- $15.00 per year if 65 or older
Meridian Amateur Radio Club
4887 Valley Rd
Meridian, MS 39302
VE TEST RESULTS
Test Results of 01/24/2026
We had one candidate for this Saturday test session.
James Ryals IV took the Technician Class license and he passed. He is now a Tech radio operator! We welcome him to the fantastic world of amateur radio! Congratulations James! Look forward to seeing you on the amateur radio bands!
73’s
Eldon Richardson, W4IOS
Radio History
ON APRIL 18, 1906, THE U.S.S. CHICAGO BEGAN SENDING AND RECEIVING
MESSAGES TO ASSIST WITH THE RECOVERY OF THE CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO,
AFTER THE DISASTROUS EARTHQUAKE. OVER 1000 MESSAGES WERE SENT DURING THAT
EFFORT.
FROM: HISTORY OF COMMUNICATIONS-ELECTRONICS IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY BY CAPTAIN L.S.
HOWETH, USN (RETIRED) WASHINGTON: 1963
COULD THIS POSSIBLY BE THE FIRST INSTANCE OF WHAT WE KNOW TODAY
AS "EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS"?
Sent in by WB5BNV. TNX
Quote of the Month
“Blessed is he who has learned to admire but not envy, to follow but not imitate, to praise but not flatter, and to lead but not manipulate.” — William Arthur Ward
Have a BLESSED month!
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