Website guide
Help & FAQ
Answers for visitors and members using the MCARC website.Browse by category
Getting Started
Find your way around the website and Member Hub.
Radio Tools
Use the free calculators and understand their results.
Club Information
Find repeaters, nets, club news, and licensing resources.
Events & Calendar
Browse public events and member event tools.
Photos & Documents
Browse club photos and published documents.
Member Hub
Use your account and member-only features.
Popular help topics
What can I use without an account?
Browse the public club pages, documents, photos, calendar, and radio tools without signing in.
How do I create a Member Hub account?
Use the Join page whether you already pay club dues or are applying to join.
Where are the free ham radio tools?
Open Tools to use the dipole and feedline calculators without a login.
How do I use the Dipole Calculator?
Enter a frequency or choose a common band to get starting wire lengths.
How do I use the Feedline Loss Calculator?
Choose a cable and enter your station details to estimate coax loss and antenna power.
How do I browse the public calendar?
Open Calendar to see club events and net listings without signing in.
How do I browse club photos?
The public Photo Gallery has an All Photos feed and an Albums view.
Getting Started
What can I use without an account?
Browse the public club pages, documents, photos, calendar, and radio tools without signing in.
How do I create a Member Hub account?
Use the Join page whether you already pay club dues or are applying to join.
How do I sign in to the Member Hub?
Use Member Login to open your private club pages.
What if I forgot my password?
Request a password-reset link from the sign-in page.
Radio Tools
Where are the free ham radio tools?
Open Tools to use the dipole and feedline calculators without a login.
How do I use the Dipole Calculator?
Enter a frequency or choose a common band to get starting wire lengths.
How do I use the Feedline Loss Calculator?
Choose a cable and enter your station details to estimate coax loss and antenna power.
Club Information
Where can I find repeater frequencies and tones?
The Repeaters & Nets page lists club systems and area repeater details.
Where can I find information about upcoming nets?
Check Repeaters & Nets and the public Calendar for upcoming listings.
Where can I learn about MCARC?
Start with the About page for club information and links.
Where can I start learning about a ham radio license?
The Get Licensed page points to study and exam resources.
Where can I see recent website changes?
The Change Log lists recent site and Member Hub improvements.
Events & Calendar
Photos & Documents
Member Hub
How do members find Hub documents?
Use the Member Hub Documents page to browse available club files.
How do members upload or manage photos?
Use Upload photos / My albums from the public gallery.
Where are the Member Hub Weekly Nets tools?
Sign in and open Weekly Nets for member net information and available actions.
How do members use the Marketplace?
Sign in to browse club-member radio equipment listings or create your own.
How do I update my Member Hub account?
Open My account to change your details, password, or notification choices.
How do I report a website problem?
Signed-in users can send a problem report from Help & FAQ.
Where can I find the member roster?
The signed-in Member Hub has a club directory for active members.
How do I browse the HF Nets directory?
Eligible paid members can search HF nets and narrow the list by band, mode, or purpose.
What is different about the Member Hub calendar?
The Hub calendar includes signed-in event tools in addition to public event listings.
Where can I read club announcements?
Open Announcements in the Member Hub for current club news.
Where can members see weather and SKYWARN information?
The Hub weather page shows local weather and available alert information.
Where can members see current radio propagation?
The Hub shows NOAA space-weather readings and broad band guidance.
Where is the club contest log?
Members can open Contests in the Hub when a club contest is active.
Need account help?
Public guides are available here. Signed-in users can also report a website problem from the Member Hub.
Report a problem