Motorcycling Amateur Radio Club
Combining Motorcycles with Ham Radio in Support of Fundraising Events
The monthly net is currently on the first Thursday of the month at 7:15pm Pacific Time.
You can get onto the net in the Southern California area from any PAPA Analog repeater (http://www.papasys.com/dmr/RPT-PAGE/), so find the repeater nearest you and jump on.
You can also join using VOIP:
Please join us for the net!
Last month I wrote about my “new” VTX 1800. At that time I was just trying to do the minimum to be able to support the MS-150 coming up later in the month. To that end I just ran power and antenna to the front of the bike and mounted my old FT-90 (what’a trooper!) on the handlebars and ran a speaker wire to my helmet or a separate headset. I did all that and was ready to go. However…
Continue reading Honda VTX 1800 InstallI have a 2m/440 mobile radio on my Victory Vegas. I enjoy using it for public service at athletic events and chatting with my riding companions.
Continue reading Install: Icom IC-2730 on a Victory VegasLearn more about John Reynold’s (W5JFR) Kenwood install on his GL1800, Blew by You. Continue reading Blew By You – W5JFR
I just received an offer from MARC member Carlos Varon K2LCV in Flushing, NY. He is a freelance photographer, motorcycle HOG rider, and HAM radio operator. Continue reading Camera Tips and Tricks
Harley-Davidson is working on a new plan to attract younger riders, in fact 2 million riders over the next 10 years. Continue reading Harley-Davidson Attracting New Riders
A discussion about the radio interface connector on the Honda GL-1500. Continue reading Honda GL-1500 Radio Interface
It is not a coincident that the Comet HP-32 now has an FHN at the end, hence Comet HP-32FHN. Continue reading History of the Comet HP32FHN
Project review: Installing a TM-v71 on a BMW K1300. Continue reading Kenwood TM-v71 Installation on BMW K1300
The MS150 is behind us now, the ride was a great success. While we didn’t have as many motors on the route this year, we seemed to have sufficient coverage. Calls were at a minimum and riders just needed minor help. Continue reading MS150 – 2017 Review
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