WELCOME TO THE "MACKAY AMATEUR RADIO ASSOCIATION INC" EST. 1972

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The Mackay Amateur Radio Association INC. was founded in 1972 by local amateur radio operators, to better promote the hobby in the region. Today, the club is still quite active, with around 30 members or so. We are involved with many amateur radio activities throughout the year, which include participating in field days such as the John Moyle Memorial Contest, Jamboree on the Air (Jota) for Scouts, communications support for horse endurance trials and other various activities.
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CLAIRVIEW WEEKEND 2019

It's our Annual Social Gathering, previously known as the May Day Weekend Gathering. We host the Infamous Saturday Night Mega Auction, Raffles and also a Foxhunt. There will be other various activities throughout the weekend as well.

FIELD DAYS &  CLUB ACTIVITIES

The Mackay Amateur Radio Association Inc. for many years, has been involved in various club & community activities since its founding in 1972. Some of the main events the club is involved with is contesting in the "John Moyle Memorial Field Day", "The International Lighthouse Weekend" and also "JOTA - Jamboree on the Air". These events are held yearly and are attended my our members, volunteers and general members of the public.

REPEATERS

Check out what repeaters we have available to use around the Mackay, Whitsunday & Coalfields.

CLUB NEWSLETTER

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The club produces a Newsletter every few months as a full colour publication. It used to be a monthly release, but lack of content failed that.

CLUB COMMITTEE

The Club Committee is made up of Ham Radio Operators & MARA Inc. members, who are voted in at our Annual General Meeting.

PROJECTS

Our club is made up of members of various technical backgrounds and are always involved in creating projects. This projects are often displayed at our monthly meetings.

OUR CLUB NETS

80m HF & 2 Metre Repeater Nets

80M HF NET 3597 KHZ

Every Monday Night at 0930Z or 1930Pm Local Time

2M REPEATER CASUAL NET 147.000MHZ - 600KHZ

Every Wednesday Night at 0930z or 1930pm Local Time

CONTACT US

PO BOX 1065
Mackay QLD 4740

0409 597 410