August Regular MCARA Meeting (27 Aug 2026)

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT

The Martin County Amateur Radio Association normally meets on the 4th Thursday of each month, except in November, when we meet on the 3rd Thursday. This month the meeting will be held in the Stuart Police Department located at 830 SE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Stuart.
The doors open around 6:30 PM and the meeting begins at 7:00 PM.

Stuart Air Show. Photo KM4RTQ

All people with an interest in technology and Amateur Radio are welcome to join us. Our association is open to people who are interested in getting their license, or "ticket," as well as "old timers" (people who've been in the hobby awhile).

Come early (6:30 PM) and participate in the mini-fest! Bring amateur radio related items to sell or buy, or items of interest to you. We hope to see you there!

SKYWARN Training Class, Stuart Florida (29 Sep 2026)

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:30:00 GMT

SKYWARN WEATHER SPOTTER TRAINING

BASIC-LEVEL CLASS

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEEDS YOU!!!

WHEN: Tuesday September 29th, 2026, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Doors open at 6:00pm for sign-in.

WHERE: Martin County Fire Rescue Department
800 SE Monterey Road, Stuart, FL, 34994

WHO: NWS Meteorologist, Melborne, FL

The classes are open to the public. Anyone interested in weather, Amateur Radio, Aviation, CERT, Red Cross, 1st Responders, Police, Fire, Mobile Home Residents, etc. Bring a friend!

Present SKYWARN spotters: Please remember you need to update your training by attending a refresher class every two years- this is your chance to stay up-to-date on current procedures and changes at our local NWS office.

Please register for the free class by clicking on the following link: SKYWARN Sign-up Link

This SKYWARN Spotter Training classes, taught by a National Weather Service meteorologist, will give you all the info needed to become a registered SKYWARN spotter for the National Weather Service (NWS) Center of Melbourne, Florida.

At the end of the class you will be issued a SKYWARN spotter number along with information to report weather phenomena directly to your local NWS Center.

Melbourne NWS Website: https://www.weather.gov/mlb/

See also, Melbourne Skywarn Website

Directions: Martin County Fire Rescue

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