This is where we will put the links to the online tests, links to the FCC Rules and Regs for amateur radio, links to neighboring clubs, weather information and RACES/ARES links.

Club Information Packet- Club PIO Linda Harshbarger, KC9GCH, is in the process of designing a packet to give to media, local politicians, and other folks interested in the workings of our club. You can download the complete packet here in a zip file when it is done. For now, you can download the completed pages for club promotional use.

2007 Officers [PDF]

Mid-State Net Script- Ernest Clark, KB9SKI, prepared this script to assist people who may be interested in running the Sunday Night Net from time to time. If you are interested in being net control, please contact him and let him know. New Net Control Operators are always welcome!

Net Control Script [DOC] [PDF] [HTML]

Mid-State Promotional Pamphlet- In 2002, Matt KB9UJE created this promotional pamphlet for club members to print for use as a handout during the 2002 County Fair. The information presented is still accurate and timely, and it can be printed up and distributed as needed. Use this pamphlet to tell others about our club!

MARC Pamphlet [DOC]

Mid State Amateur Radio Club 2008 Officer Slate- Prepared by Club PIO Linda Harshbarger KC9GCH, this sheet is a good way to locate our officers at or during meetings or events.

MARC Officers [DOC]

Field Day 2007 Information Packet- Prepared by Club PIO Linda Harshbarger KC9GCH, this packet contains information and resources needed by the club to hold field day in 2007.

Field Day 2007 Complete [PDF]

Hello... Promotional Brochure- "Hello... Celebrating 100 Years of Voice over Radio Worldwide" is an unprecedented marketing campaign for amateur radio sponsored by the American Radio Relay League. This brochure is the perfect handout for those who are curious about amateur radio but have little firsthand knowledge or experience. Help usher in a new generation of amateur radio!

Hello... Brochure [PDF]

ARRL Band Chart- This band chart, created and provided by the ARRL, shows the spectrum limits on the various allocations. It is broken down by mode and license class, making it easy to see where and what you are legally allowed to operate.

ARRL Band Chart [PDF]

ICOM Band Chart- This band chart, more detailed than the one above, was produced, distributed, and provided by ICOM America. It shows a detailed breakdown of allowed modes and frequencies, a directory of ham radio callsign prefixes by country, and more. This band chart has recently been updated to show the new 60 Meter allocation!

ICOM Band Chart [PDF]

Central Indiana Skywarn Frequency Reference- This neat map, produced by the Central Indiana Skywarn group, shows the primary VHF skywarn frequency (with PL, if required) for each county in the Central Indiana Skywarn area. Print this up and keep it handy for the next time the skies grow stormy.

Skywarn Frequencies [PDF]

United States Grid Square Map- Where is EM69? What about FM18? This handy map, provided by Icom America, is just the thing to hang on the wall of your shack. Now there's no excuse for missing those rare grid squares!

Grid Square Map [PDF]

FCC Part 97- For your convenience, Adobe Acrobat and Text files of Part 97 Amateur Rules and Regulations has been hosted on our webpage. These were downloaded from the U.S. Government Printing Office, and are here merely as a convenience. Click on the appropriate link to download the .txt or .pdf file.

97.1 Basis and purpose. [PDF] [HTML]
97.3 Definitions. [PDF] [HTML]
97.5 Station license required. [PDF] [HTML]
97.7 Control operation required. [PDF] [HTML]
97.9 Operator license grant. [PDF] [HTML]
97.11 Stations aboard ships or aircraft. [PDF] [HTML]
97.13 Restrictions on station location. [PDF] [HTML]
97.15 Station antenna structures. [PDF] [HTML]
97.17 Application for new license grant. [PDF] [HTML]
97.19 Application for a vanity call sign. [PDF] [HTML]
97.21 Application for a modified or renewed license grant. [PDF] [HTML]
97.23 Mailing address. [PDF] [HTML]
97.25 License term. [PDF] [HTML]
97.27 FCC modification of station license grant. [PDF] [HTML]
97.29 Replacement license grant document. [PDF] [HTML]
97.101 General standards. [PDF] [HTML]
97.103 Station licensee responsibilities. [PDF] [HTML]
97.105 Control operator duties. [PDF] [HTML]
97.107 Reciprocal operating authority. [PDF] [HTML]
97.109 Station control. [PDF] [HTML]
97.111 Authorized transmissions. [PDF] [HTML]
97.113 Prohibited transmissions. [PDF] [HTML]
97.115 Third party communications. [PDF] [HTML]
97.117 International communications. [PDF] [HTML]
97.119 Station identification. [PDF] [HTML]
97.121 Restricted operation. [PDF] [HTML]
97.201 Auxiliary station. [PDF] [HTML]
97.203 Beacon station. [PDF] [HTML]
97.205 Repeater station. [PDF] [HTML]
97.207 Space station. [PDF] [HTML]
97.209 Earth station. [PDF] [HTML]
97.211 Space telecommand station. [PDF] [HTML]
97.213 Telecommand of an amateur station. [PDF] [HTML]
97.215 Telecommand of model craft. [PDF] [HTML]
97.217 Telemetry. [PDF] [HTML]
97.219 Message forwarding system. [PDF] [HTML]
97.221 Automatically controlled digital station. [PDF] [HTML]
97.301 Authorized frequency bands. [PDF] [HTML]
97.303 Frequency sharing requirements. [PDF] [HTML]
97.305 Authorized emission types. [PDF] [HTML]
97.307 Emission standards. [PDF] [HTML]
97.309 RTTY and data emission codes. [PDF] [HTML]
97.311 SS emission types. [PDF] [HTML]
97.313 Transmitter power standards. [PDF] [HTML]
97.315 Certification of external RF power amplifiers. [PDF] [HTML]
97.317 Standards for certification of external RF power amp. [PDF] [HTML]
97.401 Operation during a disaster. [PDF] [HTML]
97.403 Safety of life and protection of property. [PDF] [HTML]
97.405 Station in distress. [PDF] [HTML]
97.407 Radio amateur civil emergency service. [PDF] [HTML]
97.501 Qualifying for an amateur operator license. [PDF] [HTML]
97.503 Element standards. [PDF] [HTML]
97.505 Element credit. [PDF] [HTML]
97.507 Preparing an examination. [PDF] [HTML]
97.509 Administering VE requirements. [PDF] [HTML]
97.511 Examinee conduct. [PDF] [HTML]
97.513 VE session manager requirements. [PDF] [HTML]
97.519 Coordinating examination sessions. [PDF] [HTML]
97.521 VEC qualifications. [PDF] [HTML]
97.523 Question pools. [PDF] [HTML]
97.525 Accrediting VEs. [PDF] [HTML]
97.527 Reimbursement for expenses. [PDF] [HTML]