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and will go away on about Oct. 26. Please visit and bookmark the new URL, www.ks0man.org.
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 usually 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 2 Time: 7:30 P.M. Where: Manhattan Church of Christ, 2510 Dickens Avenue
President Brian says, "I believe we will have Paul Verhage and Pete Sias presenting a program on balloon launches and tracking. Also, anyone who plans to assist with the October 3rd bike ride should show up at 7:00 P.M. to go over plans with Sylvia (KCØYJO). We will have fewer helpers than the last few rides it appears, and more road to cover, so hopefully anyone else that has yet to volunteer will do so by then. I hope you all feel free to join us for dinner at or around 5:30 P.M. at the Sirloin Stockade in Manhattan. We usually have good conversation and food ahead of the meeting.
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