~~NOTOC~~ ** News ** ==== UPCOMING MEETINGS ==== The monthly McARCS planning meetings are held via Zoom. The next meeting is scheduled for **April 13th, 2026 at 6 PM**. *** Everyone is Welcome ***\\ **__Please Mute Mic when not speaking__** Join us on ZOOM [[https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87992298027?pwd=G8OlSouNhbeyd0a3bbbPr86bAJerZg.1|https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87992298027?pwd=G8OlSouNhbeyd0a3bbbPr86bAJerZg.1]]\\ Here is how [[https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-Joining-a-Meeting|https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-Joining-a-Meeting]] Meeting agendas and minutes can be found in the [[:resources|Resources]] section. ---- ==== APRIL 2026 TEST SESSION ==== A test session will be held at **10 AM** on **Saturday, April 11th** at the [[https://goo.gl/maps/NVU1HeuduXfgjSwN9|Redwood Collegiate Academy]] in Ukiah. If you are interested in testing, please contact [[tdhanna@msn.com?subject=April 2026 test session|Tim WB9NJS]]. If you would like to participate as a volunteer examiner, please contact [[ki6rit@gmail.com?subject=April 2026 test session|Nick KI6RIT]]. For links to video recordings of the technician and general-class license training sessions, click [[:training_resources|here]]. **ALERT**: Effective April 19th 2022, the FCC will be implementing a $35 application fee for new license applications. Upgrading an existing license to a higher class is exempt. The fee is in addition to the $15 test fee. Volunteer examiners (VEs) won't be collecting the application fee; you will need to make payment to the FCC directly. Click [[https://www.arrl.org/fcc-application-fee|here]] for more information. ---- ==== MENDOCINO ULTRA MARATHON ==== This year's Mendocino 50K ultra marathon will be held on **Saturday, April 18th**. More volunteers are needed! If you would like to participate, contact [[mgmcarter@outlook.com?subject=Mendocino Ultra Marathon|Mike KC6MGM]]. For more information on the event, click [[https://mendocinoultra.com/|here]]. ---- ==== MARCH 2026 MEETING CANCELED ==== Due to a lack of items to discuss this month, the March meeting has been canceled. The next meeting is currently scheduled for **April 13th**. If you would like to add anything to the agenda, contact [[ranbush@proton.me?subject=McARCS Meeting Agenda Items|Ran KK6MUX]]. ---- ==== JIM CLINE, W6JRC, SK ==== It is with great sadness that we report that longtime local amateur radio operator, elmer, and McARCS member, Jim Cline, W6JRC, passed away in December 2025. Jim had been very active in the local ham radio scene for decades and had been involved with McARCS as both a member and officer since the beginning. He was often a great source of advice and information and was always willing to help out. In addition to that, he was active in Search and Rescue for many years. His wisdom and friendliness will be greatly missed. The McARCS officers and members extend our condolences to Jim's family. ---- To view older news postings, click [[:news_archive|here]]. //{{counter}} visitors to this page since January 2020//