Maui Arc: A Welcoming Club with Diverse Interests on Maui

The ARRL search results also revealed the Maui Arc, a club located on the island of Maui. Here's what they seem to offer:  

 

A Longstanding Club with Open Arms

Founded in 1939, the Maui Arc boasts a membership of around 23 active members. Their website (http://www.kh6rs.com) describes them as a welcoming club for anyone interested in amateur radio:

• Diverse Interests: They cater to a wide range of amateur radio activities, including:
  • Contest: Participating in competitions to test skills and compete with other stations.
  • Digital Modes: Exploring the latest digital communication techniques.
  • DX: Pushing the boundaries of long-distance communication.
  • General Interest: Enjoying all aspects of amateur radio operation.
  • Public Service/Emergency: Contributing to community events and preparing for emergency situations.
  • Repeaters: Utilizing repeaters to facilitate communication among members and with other stations in the area.
  • VHF/UHF: Focusing on communication within the Very High Frequency and Ultra High Frequency bands.
  • Satellite: Communicating with satellites in orbit around the Earth (potentially).
  • EME (Earth-Moon-Earth): Reflecting signals off the moon for long-distance communication (potentially).

Emphasis on Field Day

The Maui Arc takes pride in their Field Day performance, an annual event where amateur radio operators demonstrate their ability to set up and operate a temporary station in challenging environments. They claim to consistently make the most contacts among Pacific clubs during this event.

Services and Resources

The Maui Arc offers some of the following services and resources:

• Entry-Level License Classes: They offer classes to help you obtain your first amateur radio license.
• License Test Sessions (potentially): They might provide opportunities to take your ham radio license exams – confirmation is needed.
• Mentorship: Experienced members can guide newcomers on their ham radio journeys.
• Repeater: They manage a repeater to facilitate communication among members and with other stations in the area.

Hybrid Meeting Options

The Maui Arc offers both in-person and remote access options for meetings:

• Schedule: 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM (except December).
• Location: 200 S High St, EOC (Basement) or Zoom - This allows for participation in person on Maui or virtually from anywhere.

Connecting with Maui Arc

Here's how to get involved with the Maui Arc:

• Website: Visit their website (http://www.kh6rs.com) for any updates (be aware the information might not be fully current).
• Contact: Reach out to Riley Aumiller NH7O, the president, at (808) 243-6611 (daytime) or (808) 572-8482 (evening).  
  1. Maui Arc - ARRL Clubs

  

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A Great Option for Diverse Interests

The Maui Arc seems like a welcoming club for anyone with a range of amateur radio interests on Maui. They offer a blend of technical pursuits, social interaction, and a strong emphasis on Field Day. Considering the website information might not be fully current, contacting them directly to get the latest details is recommended.