~~NOTOC~~ ** News ** ==== UPCOMING MEETINGS ==== The monthly McARCS planning meetings are held via Zoom. The next meeting is scheduled for **May 11th, 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 RESULTS ==== On Saturday, April 11th, a test session was held in Ukiah. Four people tested - three for the technician-class license, and one upgrade to general-class. Everyone passed! ---- ==== BEACON EXERCISE 2026 ==== This year's BEACON emergency communications exercise will be on **Thursday, April 30th** from approximately 9 AM until 1 PM. In Mendocino County, this exercise incorporates participation from healthcare facilities and the county Public Health department, school districts, and the emergency operations center (EOC) at the county Office of Emergency Services. The EOC will also communicate with other counties that are participating in the exercise. If you are interested in participating, contact [[maheil@pacbell.net?subject=BEACON Exercise 2026|Mike K6MAH]]. For more information on the exercise, click [[https://www.beaconexercise.org/|here]]. ---- ==== 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//