[W8lrc] Events September 2019 for the WM Amateur Radio community

[Jack Amelar]

Events for September 2019 for the WM Amateur Radio community

GRAHamfest (Grand Rapids Area Hamfest), Saturday, September 7, 2019
Location: The Home School Building, 5625 Burlingame SW, Wyoming, MI 49509-9702
Website: http://www.w8dc.org
Flier: http://w8dc.org/file/club/2019GRAHamFestFlyer.pdf
Sponsor: Grand Rapids Amateur Radio Club W8DC
Talk-in: 147.26+(94.8Hz)
Public Contact: Bob Moe AC8ZX, 2235 Valentine Blvd NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Phone: 616-648-6087  Email: ac8zx at arrl.net

Coming events: All are welcome at these events!

PUBLIC SERVICE EVENTS – Amateur Radio help needed
    Park2Park 1/2 marathon and 5K - Holland
WM Nets
Friday Lunch Bunch
Saturday Breakfast
2nd Hand Ham Shop
HAMSTERS
LEARN CW
IRA Board Meeting
HAM IS FOR BREAKFAST
SATERN monthly meeting
GRARA BOARD meeting
MAARC monthly meeting
Siren Test
GRAHamfest (Grand Rapids Area Hamfest)
HARC monthly meeting
ACARC monthly meeting
KCARES/AuxCOM/RACES monthly meeting
MARA monthly meeting
VE Testing, Grand Rapids
LARC monthly meeting
ARRL and TAPR Digital Communications Conference
VE Testing, Ionia/Saranac
HARC E.A.T. meeting (Education And Training)
NOARC monthly meeting
IRA Board Meeting
HAM IS FOR BREAKFAST
VE Testing - Allegan
HIAD - Lowell

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THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC SERVICE EVENTS are in need of amateur radio volunteers.
Consider volunteering for at least ONE EVENT PER YEAR.

HOLLAND AMATEUR RADIO CLUB (HARC-K8DAA) will be providing radio communications, Saturday, September 28th for the Park2Park 1/2 marathon and 5K (http://www.park2parkrace.com/), which benefits Neighbors Plus (http://www.neighborsplus.org/), a nonprofit Christian community development organization based on the North side of Holland. This will be our fifth year assisting with this event.
Last year, with 19 operators using the 06 repeater (147.06+ PL 94.8Hz), we covered the aid stations and many navigation points along the entire course, along with three bicycle mobile operators.
Arrive at the fairgrounds by 7:30am on race day, will be needed until around noon. Plan to use of the 06 repeater again this year as it performs extremely well throughout the entire course (some locations require less than 1 watt TX power).
If you are interested in working this event or have any questions, email me at todd[at]w8yhf[dot]org. This is a great first event for new operators; if you are uncomfortable working solo, please let me know and I'll pair you with a more experienced operator. If you would like to work the event but can't stay until noon, I should be able to assign you to a station at the beginning of the course so that you can depart early.
This event benefits a great organization and provides good exposure for HARC in the community. Thanks to HARC for supporting this event. 73, Todd W8YHF

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NETS on the IRA W8IRA Link System 147.16+(94.8Hz)
IRA Michigan Noon Time Roundup Net: Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 12:00 noon, NOW INCLUDING A SWAP SESSION.
IRA After Work/Dinner Net: Tuesday and Saturday at 6:00 PM
Michigan VHF Traffic Net: Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:00 PM
WMNI SATERN 2M Net: Wednesday 7:00 PM
primary repeater 147.16+(94.8Hz) http://w8ira.org/

GRARA W8DC Net: Tuesday 7PM on the 147.26+(94.8Hz)

NETS by Michigan Amateur Radio Alliance W8USA
2 Meter, Thursdays, except 3rd 7:30PM 145.23-(94.8Hz)
2 Meter, 3rd Thursdays, 7:30PM 145.23 SIMPLEX
6 Meter, Saturdays 8AM 50.4MHz AM

West Michigan Emergency Communication Net: Wednesday 8PM W8LRC 145.27-(94.8Hz)

Sidewinders around Michigan Net: Sunday 9:30PM 144.155 USB

WM Six Meter SSB Net: Tuesday 8:30PM 50.140 MHz USB
WM Classic Six Meter AM Net: Sunday 8PM 50.400 MHz AM

10M Rag Chew Net: Sunday 4:PM 28.870 MHz USB (presumed)

SKYWARN KENT COUNTY: Anyone interest in being a Net Control Station please contact WX8BOB: dennis49544 at gmail.com To be NCS you will need 2M/440 base station and a high speed computer to work radar.

Want your NET listed here? Send me the information.

List of WEST MICHIGAN HAM NETS
http://w8lrc.org/net_calendar/

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Every Friday, Lunch Bunch, THE LOCATION HAS MOVED to Bob Evans Restaurant, 6565 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Grand Rapids / Kentwood, MI 49508
Just south of the Hwy-M6 (Exit 11) interchange on the west side of Kalamazoo Ave.
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/AUNvQ7WK8aT2zvLk7
Start gathering 11:30 - 11:45 or whenever you can get there, stay until you're ready to leave. Order from the menu.
The "default" repeater to monitor, inquire, etc. IRA-W8IRA 147.16+(94.8Hz).
Open to all hams, aspiring hams, inquisitive non-hams, etc. We don't care, regardless of any, or no, club affiliation.
Who sponsors this? NOBODY! It's just a gathering of hams, and there's always room for you.

MARA Informal Breakfast, Saturdays 8AM, New Beginnings, 5200 Northland Dr, Plainfield Township. https://goo.gl/maps/ftRbxAfe2t22

2nd Hand Ham Shop, Saturdays, 8AM “until it ends”. Used equipment, parts (some that are hard to find) and coffee with fellow enthusiasts. Operated by Tom KD8DEG.
7830 80th Ave between Polk and Baldwin, Zeeland (Blendon Township) Map: https://goo.gl/maps/mJ82NL1a9U12
https://www.facebook.com/2nd-Hand-Ham-Shop-1007064166010266/
kd8deg at centurytel.net (616)292-3335

Check out the only full time Amateur Radio store in Michigan. HAMSTERS in Dowagiac, new and used radio gear.
“HAMSTERS, Your place for amateur radio items at a fair price.”
http://ham-sters.com/

READY TO LEARN CW? CW class to be offered in the Holland area.
“Last year I taught two CW classes for the Holland Amateur Radio Club, and this year I would like to expand the class to any interested hams in our area. The class is designed for people who wish to learn Morse Code and CW operating procedures and techniques. Both receiving and sending are stressed along with CW prosigns, abbreviations, and DX strategies. Interested students should contact me at djchase at charter.net for more information. The class size is limited to provide ample time for each student. 73 David Chase K8RXB”

The Independent Repeater Association (IRA-W8IRA), sponsor of the 147.16-(94.8Hz) link repeater system, monthly board meeting THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 6PM. PUBLIC WELCOME. Russ’s Restaurant in Wyoming. Russ’s is located at 2340 28th St SW, Wyoming, MI 49519 Map: https://goo.gl/maps/PNnxmehUAFm
http://w8ira.org/home/big-rapids-tower-fundraiser/
http://w8ira.org/  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1764710107178775/ mailto:info at w8ira.org

HAM IS FOR BREAKFAST, Last Saturday of the month, August 31, Southside Inn, 192 W 35th St, Holland, MI 49423. 9:00am - ???. Back room reserved table.
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/nKYmma5xvr82 Holland ARC K8DAA

SATERN (Salvation Army Team Emergency Radio Network-W8SAT) monthly meeting, first Tuesday, September 3, 7:PM, Dickinson Park Facility, 1632 Linden Ave SE, Grand Rapids. Everyone is welcome to our nets and meetings, not just SATERN Members. WX8BOB
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/5xfjFGQHmaA2
http://www.satern.org/  http://eds-satern.sawmni.org/

Grand Rapids Amateur Radio Association (GRARA-W8DC) BOARD MEETING is Wednesday September 4, at American Red Cross building, 1050 Fuller Ave NE between the I-196 Ford Fwy and Leonard St. Social 6:30PM, meeting 7PM.
THERE WILL NOT be a regular September meeting as it will be all hands on deck for GRAHamfest Friday setup.
Open Radio Room Wednesdays 7PM and Sundays 1PM to 4:30PM, same location. There will be coffee, water and flavored water and occasionally cookies or some other snack. 
Map: http://www.w8dc.org/pages/Red%20Cross.html
https://www.facebook.com/groups/GRARA.W8DC/
http://www.w8dc.org/ 147.26+(94.8Hz)

Muskegon Area Amateur Radio Council (MAARC-W8ZHO) meeting first Thursday, September 5, 7PM. Held at MAARC clubhouse, 2888 Scenic Drive on the east side, Muskegon 
Meeting Topic, HF Digital "Let No Call Go Unanswered"
https://goo.gl/maps/4nzyiVrsBNt
http://www.w8zho.com/ https://www.facebook.com/w8zho/  146.94-(94.8Hz)

Kent County Emergency Management and City of Grand Rapids Emergency Management  conducts a monthly test of the outdoor warning sirens first Friday at noon April thru October, next September 6. Report sirens, verify working, rotation, on the W8LRC 145.27-(94.8Hz) or K8SN 442.175+(103.5Hz) repeaters or online http://bit.ly/kcwarningsirens

GRAHamfest (Grand Rapids Area Hamfest), Saturday, September 7, 2019
Location: The Home School Building, 5625 Burlingame SW, Wyoming, MI 49509-9702
Website: http://www.w8dc.org
Flier: http://w8dc.org/file/club/2019GRAHamFestFlyer.pdf
Sponsor: Grand Rapids Amateur Radio Club W8DC
Talk-in: 147.26+(94.8Hz)
Public Contact: Bob Moe AC8ZX, 2235 Valentine Blvd NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Phone: 616-648-6087  Email: ac8zx at arrl.net

Holland Amateur Radio Club (HARC-K8DAA) meeting second Tuesday, September 10, 7PM. Chick-Owa Sportsman’s Club 9279 Ottogan St, Holland, MI 49423.
http://www.hollandarc.org/ Map https://goo.gl/maps/qiQPS9EVgTx https://www.facebook.com/groups/233793361844/ 147.06+(94.8Hz)

Allegan County Amateur Radio Club (ACARC-AC8RC) monthly meeting second Tuesday, September 10, 7PM Plainwell Public Safety Complex, 119 Island Avenue, Plainwell, MI 49080. The training room entrance is just North of the main entrance, towards the big doors used by the Fire trucks. Map: https://goo.gl/maps/MrttWWZJc3B2  https://ac8rc.org/ https://www.facebook.com/ac8rc/ 147.24+(94.8Hz)

Kent County ARES / AuxCom / RACES (KD8HLF) monthly meeting September 10th - Planning for the Simulated Emergency Test
Open to all amateur radio operators who have an interest in Emergency Communications within Kent County. Kent County Sheriff's Office in the EOC room. Learn more about the program and what we are doing.
We will have someone at the doors from 6:30 PM until 7PM. If late, we’ll monitor V2, the output of the KCEMD / RACES 145.11(94.8Hz) repeater. Do NOT use the RED phone in the lobby, the dispatcher on the other end will not be able to assist you.
Kent County Sheriff Department, 701 Ball Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, main entrance off from Ball. https://goo.gl/maps/tddkKRVD7PA2
https://www.facebook.com/41KCEST/  http://dev.kcest.org/ Or Join our public Email Group: https://groups.io/g/kcarpsc

Michigan Amateur Radio Alliance (MARA-W8USA) monthly meeting, second Wednesday, September 11, 7:30 PM, at Plainfield Township Fire Department Training Center, SW corner of 5 Mile Rd and Plainfield Ave. https://goo.gl/maps/KzAzaXwWge12 Talk-in W8USA 145.23-(94.8Hz) https://w8usa.org/  https://www.facebook.com/groups/MARAW8USA/

VE TESTING at GRARA on the second Friday of the month, September 13, 6:30 PM. Same location as monthly meetings and open radio room. Sign-up / information
http://w8dc.org/pages/exams.html

Lowell Amateur Radio Club (LARC-W8LRC) monthly meeting, third Thursday, September 19, 6:30 PM social, 7PM meeting. All are welcome. Pizza provided.
At the “Shack” in the Flat River Outreach Ministries (F.R.O.M) Building, 11535 Fulton St E (Hwy M-21), Lowell, just west of the Lowell Meijer. Open Radio Room on the other Thursdays, 7PM.
http://www.w8lrc.org https://www.facebook.com/w8lrc/ Map: https://goo.gl/maps/9e7G2FVkriJ2 145.27-(94.8Hz)

The 38th Annual ARRL and TAPR Digital Communications Conference, Friday September 20 thru Sunday Sept 22, Detroit, MI https://www.tapr.org/dcc.html
VE Testing, Ionia County RACES, 3rd Saturday, except April and December, September 21, 10AM, River of Life Church, 77 Church St, Saranac, Michigan http://wa8rra.org/?page_id=452 https://www.facebook.com/Riverside.Radio.Amateurs/ Map: https://goo.gl/maps/uSZFqrjspn7PRCMC6

Holland ARC E.A.T. meeting (Education And Training) is fourth Tuesday, September 24, 7:PM at the Chick-Owa Sportsman’s Club. We will have instructional videos, as well as answer any questions and especially help newcomers to the hobby get started.
Open to the public need not be a HARC member or have an amateur radio license to attend. If you have questions about amateur radio equipment, operating practices, licensing, test and measurement, or anything remotely related to amateur radio, this is the place to be. http://www.hollandarc.org/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/233793361844/ 147.06+(94.8Hz)

North Ottawa ARC meeting, (NOARC-W8CSO) fourth Thursday, September 26, 6:30 PM at the Spring Lake Village Hall, 102 W Savidge Street (HWY M-104), Spring Lake.
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/QiEuWyesa2x  http://www.w8cso.org/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/401316979888404/ 145.49-(94.8Hz)

The Independent Repeater Association (IRA-W8IRA), sponsor of the 147.16-(94.8Hz) link repeater system, monthly board meetings fourth Thursday of the month, September 26, 6PM. Russ’s Restaurant in Wyoming. Russ’s is located at 2340 28th St SW, Wyoming, MI 49519 Map: https://goo.gl/maps/PNnxmehUAFm
http://w8ira.org/home/big-rapids-tower-fundraiser/
http://w8ira.org/  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1764710107178775/ mailto:info at w8ira.org

HAM IS FOR BREAKFAST, Last Saturday of the month, September 28, Southside Inn, 192 W 35th St, Holland, MI 49423. 9:00am - ???. Back room reserved table.
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/nKYmma5xvr82 Holland ARC K8DAA

VE Testing, Allegan County ARC, 4th Saturday odd months, September 28, Allegan General Hospital - Basement Cafeteria, 555 Linn Street (Hwy M-40 just S of M-89/M40 Interchange, Allegan. http://ac8rc.org/?page_id=53 mailto:w8rmn at arrl.net Map: https://goo.gl/maps/xzHwtCHFAGM2 

HIAD (Ham in a Day) class, Lowell, Saturday, October 12.
This is an opportunity for anyone wishing to get their amateur radio technician license to study and take the exam all in one afternoon. Directed study starts at 1:00 and continues till 6:00, when the test will be given. For registration and more information http://w8lrc.org/hiad-registration/   Cost for the Ham in a Day study session is $25. Also, anyone wanting to take an exam (technician or upgrade) without the class may arrive at 6:00. There is no cost for the exams. Anyone whose license is within 90 days of expiring can also renew their license between 6:00 and the end of testing at no charge.
Additional HIAD sessions for 2019:
Holland: Saturday, December 14, http://www.hollandarc.org/?p=3322

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UP COMING HAMFESTS
ARRL Hamfest and Convention Database http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/search

GRAHamfest (Grand Rapids Area Hamfest), Saturday, September 7, 2019
Location: The Home School Building, 5625 Burlingame SW, Wyoming, MI 49509-9702
Website: http://www.w8dc.org
Flier: http://w8dc.org/file/club/2019GRAHamFestFlyer.pdf
Sponsor: Grand Rapids Amateur Radio Club W8DC
Talk-in: 147.26+(94.8Hz)
Public Contact: Bob Moe AC8ZX, 2235 Valentine Blvd NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Phone: 616-648-6087  Email: ac8zx at arrl.net

CMARC Hamfest, Saturday, Sept 7
Location: Okemos Convention Center, 2187 University Park Drive, Okemos , MI 48805
Website: http://www.centralmiarc.com/hamfest.php
Sponsor: Central Michigan Amateur Radio Club 
Talk-In: 145.390- 600
Public Contact: Daniel Dembinski, kd8yde, 9749 Peacock Road, Laingsburg, MI 48848
Phone: 517-512-9846  Email: kd8yde at inbox.com

Findlay Hamfest, Sunday, September 8
Location: Hancock County Fairgrounds, 1017 East Sandusky Street, Findlay, OH 45839
Website: http://www.findlayradioclub.org
Sponsor: Findlay Radio Club
Talk-In: 147.15+(75Hz)
Public Contact: Bill Kelsey, N8ET, 3521 Spring Lake Drive Findlay, OH 45840
Phone: 419-348-0457  Email: n8et at woh.rr.com

Adrian Hamfest, Sunday, September 15
Location: Lenawee County Airport, 2651 W. Cadmus Road, Adrian, MI 49221
Website: http://w8tqe.com/hamfest.htm
Flier: http://w8tqe.com/pdfs/2018%20Hamfest%20flyer.pdf
Sponsor: Adrian Amateur Radio Club
Talk-In: 145.37- (85.4Hz)
Public Contact: Mark Hinkleman NU8Z, 108 E. Kilbuck Street, Tecumseh, MI 49286
Phone: 5174235906 Email: cqnu8z at comcast.net

The 38th Annual ARRL and TAPR Digital Communications Conference, Friday September 20 thru Sunday Sept 22, Detroit, MI https://www.tapr.org/dcc.html

Fall Trunk Swap, Saturday, September 21
Location: Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Avenue, Shelby Township, MI 
Website: http://WWW.GMARC.ORG
Sponsor: GM Amateur Radio Club
Talk-In: 443.075+(123Hz)
Public Contact: Bobby Corr , N8CY, 45601 Fox Lane West, Apt 106 Shelby Township, MI 48317
Phone: 248-346-2733, Email: BobbyCorr at att.netr

Flying Beers International Fall Swap Meet, Sunday, September 22
Location: RE BBQ, 600 Woodward Heights, Ferndale, MI 48220
Website: http://FlyingBeers.org
Flier: https://www.facebook.com/FlyingBeersInternational/photos/gm.759819337807896/444293159627117/?type=3&theater
Sponsor: Flying Beers International Radio Club
Talk-In: 442.6+ (123Hz)
Public Contact: Bob Perye , W8SDF, 600 Woodward Heights Ferndale, MI 48220
Phone: 248 321 4929, Email: w8sdf at arrl.net

Alpena Swap, Saturday, October 5
Location: Alpena Mall, 2380 US-23 South, Alpena, MI 49707
Website: http://ThunderBayARC.org
Flier: https://thunderbayarc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Alpena-Swap-2019.pdf
Sponsor: Thunder Bay Amateur Radio Club
Talk-In: 146.76-(88.5Hz)
Public Contact: Dick Wiitala , W1UP, 1405 S First Avenue, Alpena, MI 49707
Phone: 989-358-6621, Email: w1up at arrl.net

Muskegon Color Tour Hamfest, Saturday, October 19.
Location: Fellowship Reformed Church, 4200 East Apple Avenue, Muskegon, MI 49440
Website: http://mcecs.net/Hamfest.htm
Flier: http://mcecs.net/Download/HamfestFlyer2019a.pdf
Sponsor: Muskegon County Emergency Communication Services, Inc.
Talk-In: 146.820-(94.8Hz)
Contact: James Duram , K8COP, PO Box 386 Fruitport, MI 49415
Phone: 231-638-7010  Email: mcthamfest at gmail.com

Kalamazoo Hamfest, Sunday, October 20.
Location: Kalamazoo County Expo Center and Fairgrounds, 2900 Lake Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49048 
Website: http://www.kalamazoohamfest.org/
Flier: www.kalamazoohamfest.org/flier.pdf
Sponsor: Kalamazoo Amateur Radio Club,  Southwest Michigan Amateur Radio Team 
Talk-in: 147.040+(94.8Hz) 
Contact: Kalamazoo Hamfest, PO Box 19523, Kalamazoo, MI 49009-0523 
Phone: (269) 205-3560  Email: info at KalamazooHamfest.com

U.S.E.C.A. Hamfest 2019, Sunday, October 27
Location: United Food & Commercial workers Local 876 Hall, 876 Horace Brown Drive, Madison Heights, MI 48071
Website: http://www.usecaarc.com
Sponsor: Utica Shelby Emergency Communications Association
Talk-In: 147.180+ (100Hz)
Public Contact: Gary Simms , KI8M, 8463 Lillian Drive Washington Township, MI 48094
Phone: 586-322-2134, Email: ki8m at arrl.net

Fort Wayne Hamfest and Computer Expo, ARRL Indiana Section Convention, Saturday/Sunday, November 16/17
Location: Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46801
Website: http://www.fortwaynehamfest.com
Sponsor: Allen County Amateur Radio Technical Society
Type: ARRL Convention
Talk-In: 146.880
Public Contact: ACARTS Fort Wayne , W9INX 
PO Box 10342 Fort Wayne, IN 46851
Phone: 260-579-2196 Email: chairman at fortwaynehamfest.com

LCARC Amateur Radio Swap & Hamfest, Sunday, December 1
Location: Madison Place, 876 Horace Brown Drive, Madison Heights, MI 48071
Website: http://www.n8lc.org
Flier: https://www.qsl.net/n8lc/swap_flyer_2019.pdf
Sponsor: L'Anse Creuse Amateur Radio Club
Talk-In: 147.08+(100.0Hz)
Public Contact: Russ Price, N8HAR, 40565 Shakespeare Drive Sterling Heights, MI 48313
Phone: 586-246-0161 Email: n8har1977 at gmail.com

50th Annual Swap & Shop, Sunday, February 23
Location: Monaghan Banquet Hall Knights of Columbus, 19801 Farmington Road, Livonia, MI 48150
Website: http://www.livoniaarc.com/index.php?page=swapshop
Sponsor: Livonia Amateur Radio Club
Talk-In: 145.35 (PL 100)
Public Contact: Doris Kelterborn , K8DXJ, P.O. Box 51532 Livonia, MI 48151
Phone: 734-941-5043, Email: k8uns at arrl.net

La Porte County Amateur Radio Hamfest, Saturday, February 29
Location: La Porte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge Street, La Porte, IN 46350
Website: http://lpcarc.org
Sponsor: La Porte County Amateur Radio Club
Talk-In: 146.61- (131.8Hz)
Public Contact: Brian Salzer , kb9hmr, P.O. Box 148, Michigan City, IN 46361
Phone: 219-851-2133 Email: cabinfeverhamfest at gmail.com

Toledo Hamfest, ARRL Great Lakes Division Convention, Saturday/Sunday, March 14/15
Location: Owens Community College, 30335 Oregon Road, Perrysburg, OH 43551
Website: http://www.tmrahamradio.org/hamfest.php
Sponsor: Toledo Mobile Radio Association
Talk-In: 147.270+ (103.5Hz)
Public Contact: Rob Hall, KV8P, 8751 Oak Valley Road Holland, OH 43528
Phone: 419-345-5759, Email: kv8p at kv8p.com


If I missed something or there is something coming up of interest to the West Michigan Ham community, let me know by the 25th of the month,
email: ny8d at arrl.net

73 Jack NY8D