Good morning,
I have recently applied for membership in Navy Marine Corps MARS, and have been issued the call sign XPDT (via E-mail) for use during my trial period.
There are a few questions that I have regarding MARS that I need some direction on.
I have been on the Navy Marine Corps MARS website to try and find the information, but I haven’t been able to access some of the sites due to the fact that I do not have a login ID or password.
There is a section on the site for members, but that requires the login and password. Additionally, it says that in order to obtain those credentials, I would need to get in touch with my “Area 5”. I am not sure who the “Area 5” is or how to get in touch with them to request an ID and password.
As far as equipment modifications, I have an Icom IC-718 HF Transceiver. For the instructions necessary to perform the modifications to that transceiver, the website directs me to submit a request to the regional assistant (I am near Houston, Texas (Region Six)). Checking the website, there is no regional assistant listed for Region Six. Who should I get in touch with?
Does my “probationary” call sign grant me access to all of that information, and can I use it to get on the air? I am trying to go ahead and get trained and get on the air and wanted to get a jump on things.
Also, should I be receiving anything in the regular mail for confirmation of membership and instructions on what my next step should be?
Thank you for helping me with these questions.
I have a couple of E-mails waiting to send out to some contacts on the MARS website, but wanted your takes on these questions first to see what you recommend. There is always so much good information gained first hand here.
Thanks again, everyone.
Gerrit, KE5HVM
XPDT