Central Mississippi Amateur Radio Association
Contact Information
- Club Name:
- Central Mississippi Amateur Radio Association
- Call Sign:
- KE5LIO
- Contact:
- Brian P. Alexander W5SSJ
- Daytime Phone:
- (601) 345-1654
- Evening Phone:
- (601) 345-1654
- Email:
- CentralMSARA@gmail.com
Basic Information
- ARRL Special Service Club
- Call Sign:
- KE5LIO
- Annual Report:
- Dec 06th 2023
- Meeting Time:
- 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM currently being held on the 147.345 repeater or on Zoom.
- Meeting Place:
- Rankin County EOC Building, 601 Marquette Rd, Brandon, MS 39042
- Section:
- MS
- Affiliation Date:
- Apr 20th 2007
- Specialties:
- Contest, Digital Modes, General Interest, Public Service/Emergency, Repeaters, School or Youth Group, VHF/UHF
- Services Offered:
- Club Newsletter, Entry-Level License Classes, General Or Higher License Classes, License Test Sessions, On-The-Air Bulletins, Repeater
- Description:
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For VE license testing dates and times, please contact: Brian Alexander (W5SSJ) via qso w5ssj@gmail.com or (601) 741-0873. Please text if possible or leave a voicemail.
The history of CMSARA is that it was founded to be more of an “association” than a “club” of amateur radio enthusiasts. Many clubs suffer from issues of authoritarianism (it’s the “officers” club), elitistism (e.g., Extra Class operators are superior to Technicians; No-Code licensees aren’t ‘real’ hams’), and being too tradition-bound (meet-and-eat clubs is what we’ve “always” done). CMSARA was organized to be less of a club and more of an organized group of ham radio enthusiasts and to be activity-oriented. In short, we do stuff!
As a result, CMSARA makes sure that it is the membership that “owns” the group. Officers and members of the Board of Directors are elected to serve the membership. Presidents are limited to two consecutive terms. Board meetings are open to the membership. ARES officials, such as the county Emergency Coordinator, are appointed by the Section Manager of the American Radio Relay League. New ideas are welcomed, encouraged and supported by others in the group.
Special Service Club
If you would like the latest announcement information please send an email to centralmsara@gmail.com to be put on the email list.
Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/CMSARA
- Links:
- http://centralmsham.club/
Club Statistics
- Club Members:
- 78
- Voting Members:
- 36
- Voting Licensed Amateur Members:
- 36
- Voting ARRL Members:
- 36
Central Mississippi Amateur Radio Association Officers
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Contact
Brian P. Alexander W5SSJ -
President
Maury B. Mullins KG5SQZ -
Treasurer, Secretary
Marsha D. Williams KI5TRX -
Vice President, Editor
James L. Martin K0UPW
Downloads
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Affiliation Certificate (1.3 MB)
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SSC Certificate (1.3 MB)