The November Beacon Newsletter for TMRA is now available. The Fall Technician Licensing class is scheduled for this month, more details inside…. Happy Thanksgiving!
No October Outing — Simplex Net Instead Because we will be participating in the Jamboree On The Air (JOTA) event at Camp Miakonda on Saturday, October 17, we will not hold a monthly outing this October. Instead, please join us for a Simplex Net on Monday, October 19, at 7:30 PM.
Please join us for our monthly General Meeting at: Electrical Industry Building, 727 Lime City Rd, Rossford, OH 43460The meeting starts at 7:00 PM but doors open at 6:00 PM.
DAY: 1st Saturday of each month TIME: 9:00 am FREQ: 3.910 +/- and 7.215 +/- Hello NORC Net Hams, This coming Saturday is the 1st Saturday of the month and time again for the “NORC – HF Net” (North-West Ohio Regional Communications – HF) at 9:00 AM. This net is designed to check backup emergency communications between counties in ARES District 1 & 2 All checkins… Read more: Northwest Ohio Regional Communications (NORC) HF Net – Sat 10/3/26, 9am
This is our club’s first serious foray into this type of activity; we are only on VHF this time; maybe NVIS HF in the future. I hope our clubs can link up in some way during Adrian’s S.E.T. (Simulated Emergency Test) exercise this coming Saturday, October 3rd, from 9a.m. to noon. Here’s how: 1. If any… Read more: Adrian S.E.T. – Sat Oct 3rd, 9a-12p
Lucas County is scheduled to activate the outdoor warning sirens and wireless emergency alert test on the first Friday of the month at 12:00 noon local time. This net is open to all amateurs. You do not have to be in Lucas County to participate in this net. This net will take check-ins and then… Read more: Lucas County Siren Net – 10/2/2026
The October Beacon Newsletter for TMRA is now available. The TMRA Amateur of the Year Award has been given and lots of activities are planned for this month before Halloween. Thanks for taking a few minutes and reading more!
When: Monday September 21, 2026, 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm Where: Woodlands Park, OH-795 & E. Boundary, Perrysburg, see map below Purpose: TMRA OUTings (Outdoor Unified Training) take place once every month all yearlong, rain or shine. We gather at a common location, set up and operate portable HF, VHF, and Microwave stations. This provides an… Read more: TMRA OUTing – Mon 9/21/26, Woodlands Park, Perrysburg
Please join us for our monthly General Meeting at: Electrical Industry Building, 727 Lime City Rd, Rossford, OH 43460The meeting starts at 7:00 PM but doors open at 6:00 PM.
Lucas County is scheduled to activate the outdoor warning sirens and wireless emergency alert test on the first Friday of the month at 12:00 noon local time. This net is open to all amateurs. You do not have to be in Lucas County to participate in this net. This net will take check-ins and then… Read more: Lucas County Siren Net – 9/4/2026
The TMRA Beacon Newsletter for September is now available. As Summer moves into Fall, more radio activities are being scheduled. Read more about them here.
Toledo Mobile Radio Association – Outdoor Unified TrainingHeld Monthly on the 3rd Monday The OUTing for this month, August, will be the 2 Meter Simplex Net only – no outside location. When: Monday August 17, 2026, 7:30 pm ************************************************************************** Purpose: Toledo Amateur Radio Outings take place once every month all yearlong, rain or shine. We gather… Read more: TMRA OUTing 8/17/26 – 2 Meter Simplex Net
Please join us for our monthly General Meeting at: Electrical Industry Building, 727 Lime City Rd, Rossford, OH 43460The meeting starts at 7:00 PM but doors open at 6:00 PM.
Lucas County is scheduled to activate the outdoor warning sirens and wireless emergency alert test on the first Friday of the month at 12:00 noon local time. This net is open to all amateurs. You do not have to be in Lucas County to participate in this net. This net will take check-ins and then… Read more: Lucas County Siren Net – 8/7/2026
The TMRA Beacon Newsletter for August is now available. Lots of fun activities coming up in August….the TMRA Summer Picnic, the German American Festival, the North America QSO Party and the Ohio QSO Party….read more here!
When: Monday July 20, 2026, 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm Where: Woodsdale Park, 1250 Woodsdale Park Dr., Toledo, Ohio 43614 Purpose: Toledo Amateur Radio Outings take place once every month all yearlong, rain or shine. We gather at a common location, set up and operate portable HF, VHF, and Microwave stations. This provides an opportunity to… Read more: Toledo Area Mobile Radio – Outdoor Unified Training – July 20, 2026
Please join us for our monthly General Meeting at: Electrical Industry Building, 727 Lime City Rd, Rossford, OH 43460The meeting starts at 7:00 PM but doors open at 6:00 PM.
Lucas County is scheduled to activate the outdoor warning sirens and wireless emergency alert test on the first Friday of the month at 12:00 noon local time. This net is open to all amateurs. You do not have to be in Lucas County to participate in this net. This net will take check-ins and then… Read more: Lucas County Siren Net – 7/3/2026
The TMRA Beacon Newsletter for July is now available. While you are (hopefully) staying cool in this heat wave, take a look at the pictures from this year’s Museum Ships on the Air and Field Day as well as marking your calendar for the Summer Picnic in August.
Please join us for our monthly General Meeting at: Electrical Industry Building, 727 Lime City Rd, Rossford, OH 43460The meeting starts at 7:00 PM but doors open at 6:00 PM.
Lucas County is scheduled to activate the outdoor warning sirens and wireless emergency alert test on the first Friday of the month at 12:00 noon local time. This net is open to all amateurs. You do not have to be in Lucas County to participate in this net. This net will take check-ins and then… Read more: Lucas County Siren Net – 6/5/2026
When: Monday May 18, 2026, 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm Where: Friendship Park, Millbury, Lake Township, see map below Purpose: Toledo Amateur Radio Outings take place once every month all yearlong, rain or shine. We gather at a common location, set up and operate portable HF, VHF, and Microwave stations. This provides an opportunity to hone… Read more: OUTing 5/18/26 – Friendship Park Lake Twp, Millbury
Please join us for our monthly General Meeting at: Electrical Industry Building, 727 Lime City Rd, Rossford, OH 43460The meeting starts at 7:00 PM but doors open at 6:00 PM.
“The AFD Crossband Test provides a unique opportunity to conduct two-way communication between military communicators and stations in the Amateur Radio Service (ARS), as authorized in 47 CFR 97.111. These tests present both opportunities and challenges for radio operators to demonstrate individual technical skills in a tightly controlled exercise scenario.” Read more here…..
The TMRA Beacon Newsletter for May is now available. Although the weather may not feel like it yet, Spring is moving into Summer quickly. Lots of fun activities are coming up with chances to learn something new about ham radio. Read more here!
Lucas County is scheduled to activate the outdoor warning sirens and wireless emergency alert test on the first Friday of the month at 12:00 noon local time. This net is open to all amateurs. You do not have to be in Lucas County to participate in this net. This net will take check-ins and then… Read more: Lucas County Siren Net – 5/1/2026
Ohio NVIS DayThe Ohio Near-Vertical Incidence Skywave (NVIS) Day is an opportunity to practice local communications using HF frequencies below the Maximum Usable Frequency (MUF). TMRA will be at the Wolcott House, 1035 River Rd, Maumee. NVIS education starts at 10:00 am Saturday. Lunch will be at 12:00 pm. Come join us!
Ohio NVIS DayThe Ohio Near-Vertical Incidence Skywave (NVIS) Day is an opportunity to practice local communications using HF frequencies below the Maximum Usable Frequency (MUF). Join TMRA at the Wolcott House, 1035 River Rd, Maumee. The exercise will run from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM local time.
When: Monday April 20, 2026, 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm Where: City of Maumee Training Center, 700 Mingo Drive, Maumee, see map below Purpose: Toledo Amateur Radio Outings take place once every month all yearlong, rain or shine. We gather at a common location, set up and operate portable HF, VHF, and Microwave stations. This provides… Read more: Toledo Area Mobile Radio – Outdoor Unified Training – April 20, 2026
Registration for the 2026 Dayton Hamvention Bus Trip is now open through the ARROW Communication Association. Tickets are $95 through April 17 and increasing to $110 per seat beginning April 18th.
Please join us for our monthly General Meeting at: Electrical Industry Building, 727 Lime City Rd, Rossford, OH 43460The meeting starts at 7:00 PM but doors open at 6:00 PM.
The TMRA Beacon Newsletter for April is now available. Read about the 2026 Hamfest, the upcoming Spring Technician Licensing Class, and lots of other great things to learn about!
Lucas County is scheduled to activate the outdoor warning sirens and wireless emergency alert test on the first Friday of the month at 12:00 noon local time. This net is open to all amateurs. You do not have to be in Lucas County to participate in this net. This net will take check-ins and then… Read more: Lucas County Siren Net – 4/3/2026
“Join Skywarn Youth ham radio operators for the second year in a row as we operate Special Event Station: N0A (November Zero Alpha), March 15th through March 29th, in an effort to encourage hams throughout the U.S. and around the world to learn about Severe Weather Awareness.” skywarnyouth.net/special-event/ qrz.com/db/N0A Thanks to Len KF8EJA for the reference
If you are considering getting your Technician license, please think about joining our two day class. Experienced amateur radio operators and TMRA Club members will help you understand the information necessary to pass your Technician licensing test. The test will be given after the second day of class. Registration information can be found here Saturday… Read more: Spring 2026 Technician Licensing Class Scheduled
Please join us for our monthly General Meeting at: Electrical Industry Building, 727 Lime City Rd, Rossford, OH 43460The meeting starts at 7:00 PM but doors open at 6:00 PM.
Lucas County is scheduled to activate the outdoor warning sirens and wireless emergency alert test on the first Friday of the month at 12:00 noon local time. This net is open to all amateurs. You do not have to be in Lucas County to participate in this net. This net will take check-ins and then… Read more: Lucas County Siren Net – 3/6/2026
The TMRA Beacon Newsletter for March is now available. It’s HAMFEST 2026 Month! Only 14 more days! Time to sharpen those shopping lists! See you there! * Thank you to our local advanced spotter Chad Bryan, K8CBR, for sharing the weather training presentation articles you can read on page 1 of the Newsletter.
When: Monday February 16, 2026, 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm Where: Maumee Library, 501 River Rd, Maumee, see map below Purpose: Toledo Amateur Radio Outings take place once every month all yearlong, rain or shine. We gather at a common location, set up and operate portable HF, VHF, and Microwave stations. This provides an opportunity to… Read more: Toledo Area Mobile Radio – Outdoor Unified Training – February 16, 2026
PLEASE NOTE: If Lucas or Wood County are under a Level 1 Snow Emergency, the meeting will be cancelled. Please join us for our monthly General Meeting at: Electrical Industry Building, 727 Lime City Rd, Rossford, OH 43460The meeting starts at 7:00 PM but doors open at 6:00 PM.
Lucas County is scheduled to activate the outdoor warning sirens and wireless emergency alert test on the first Friday of the month at 12:00 noon local time. This net is open to all amateurs. You do not have to be in Lucas County to participate in this net. This net will take check-ins and then… Read more: Lucas County Siren Net – 2/6/2026
A message from TMRA President Steve W8TER: Due to the imminent winter storm approaching and the uncertainty of the weather forecasts, I am cancelling Toledo Mobile Radio’s version of the Winter Field Day event. I encourage all to take time and precautions to prepare yourself for the worst Winter Weather Situation. This storm is for real !!! Family… Read more: TMRA Winter Field Day Event 2026 – CANCELLED
PLEASE NOTE: If Lucas or Wood County are under a Level 1 Snow Emergency, the meeting will be cancelled. Please join us for our monthly General Meeting at: Electrical Industry Building, 727 Lime City Rd, Rossford, OH 43460The meeting starts at 7:00 PM but doors open at 6:00 PM.
If your amateur radio license is getting close to the expiration date, there is information available from the FCC in “checklist” form to assist in your renewal process. Please check out the link on the Licensing-Education-Renewals page, scroll down to the bottom. If you have questions, please feel free to contact us.
