[W8lrc] Events April 2020 for the WM Amateur Radio community

[Jack Amelar]

Events for April 2020 for the WM Amateur Radio community

WEBMASTERS and FACEBOOK PAGE Administrators,
UPDATE YOUR WB / FB PAGES during these uncertain times, actually, do it all times.

Just figure all meetings, lunches, VE Exams are canceled until further notice.
Check with the club’s Web or Facebook page for updated information. Web and FB page links listed below.

On March 24, the ARRL Michigan Section Manager, Jim K8JK, sent an email to the section ARRL Members. One paragraph of importance:
“It is important to understand that amateur radio operators are NOT
considered a part of the "critical infrastructure workforce" at this
time. It would not be in your best interest to use your amateur radio
license as the reason your are not in compliance with this executive
order. It is never acceptable for any amateur to "self deploy" in an
effort to "serve".”

Michigan QSO Party, Saturday, April 18 – Sunday, April 19
Sponsor: Mad River Radio Club http://www.miqp.org/

MAJOR AREA EVENTS AT PRESS TIME

*CANCELED* Allegan County Amateur Radio Club ACARC-AC8RC annual Mini-Swap (mini-hamfest) April 4. Might be rescheduled.

*CANCELED* Crossroads Hamfest, Saturday, April 11, Wings Event Center, Kalamazoo

*CANCELED* Cadillac Hamfest, Saturday, May 2, Cadillac Junior High School

*CANCELED* Hamvention, Friday May 15 – Sunday May 17

MORLEY SITE CLEANUP Tentatively being planned for Saturday, May 16
Since a significant number of us suddenly have Hamvention(r) weekend open, let's do what is long over due,
If you have a motorhome, travel trailer, van, tent, tepee, whatever, come out Friday or Thursday and stay as long as you like. After all, for those planning on Hamvention, you already scheduled the time off. 

STILL ON/PLANNED Hudsonville/Grand Rapids, Saturday, June 6
(Ray’s Roadkill and Potluck dinner, Friday, June 5, 6:30PM)
Location: Hudsonville Fairgrounds, 5235 Park Avenue, Hudsonville,MI 49426
Website: http://w8ira.org/
Flier: http://w8ira.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/IRA-Hamfest-2020-Full-Sheet-05-29-19.png
Sponsor: Independent Repeater Association
Talk-in: 147.16+(94.8Hz)
Public contact: IRA, PO Box 8122, Kentwood, MI 49518
Phone: 616-541-4090, Email: hamfest at w8ira.org
FURTHER DISCUSSION will be at the next IRA Board meeting Wednesday, April 22 unless situation dictates otherwise.


PUBLIC SERVICE EVENTS needing AR volunteers

SARANAC / IONIA COUNTY Dirty 30 Bicycle event
March 28 *POSTPONED* until Saturday, October 17

HASTINGS / BARRY COUNTY Barry-Roubaix Bicycle event
April 18 *POSTPONED* Until Saturday, October 10

HOLLAND Tulip Festival
May 2-10 *CANCELED*

GRAND RAPIDS Amway River Bank Run
May 9 *POSTPONED* until Saturday, October 24

GRAND RAPIDS Festival of the Arts
June 5, 6 *CANCELED* (Doesn’t call for AR help, but still a major event)

MIDDLEVILLE / BARRY COUNTY National 24 Hour Challenge Bicycle event
Swaturday, June 20 *STILL ON*
“April 26, we will confirm holding the National 24 Hour Challenge as originally scheduled on June 20-21, 2020, or if necessary, reschedule the event at that time” 


THE FOLLOWING is for specialized severe weather SKYWARN training.
The most recent information is the May 13 date is still on for the time being, but could be postponed or cancelled.
For the past three years, the Grand Rapids National Weather Service office has offered a specialized severe weather SKYWARN training class dedicated to meeting the needs and interests of the blind and visually impaired. The class has been very well received, as evidenced by positive evaluations, and by a sustained increase in the number of participants from 15 in 2017, to 30 in 2018, to 36 in 2019.
The Grand Rapids National Weather Service office forecaster who has provided this training is willing to offer the training class again, if there is a sufficient level of interest. This year’s training is scheduled for Wednesday, May 13 from 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. As in previous years, the training will be held at the Fellowship Hall of the Wyoming Park United Methodist Church, located at 2244 Porter SW, Wyoming, MI. This location is very convenient for those who need to use public transportation.
The training is open to anyone who is blind or visually impaired, and who has an interest in learning how to better understand and prepare for actual or potential severe weather threats that might affect us here in the state of Michigan. Anyone who attended our previous classes is more than welcome to attend this year’s training session. In fact, we strongly encourage it. There is always something new to learn, and the material presented is constantly being modified, based on feedback provided from previous sessions. Furthermore, we would like to extend a special invitation to those who teach, or otherwise work with the visually-impaired population. There is no age limit for this training, and you will receive a training completion certificate to document your participation in the session.
If you think you might be interested in attending the SKYWARN training session for the visually-impaired, please let me know so I can pass your interest along to the National Weather Service. If interest is sufficient, an e-mail will follow, shortly after the February 21 deadline with a registration form and other related materials.
In the meantime, if you have any questions, I can be reached by E-mail, or by phone. Thank you for considering this exciting training opportunity!!
Dr. Thomas Behler, (KB8TYJ) Main Event Coordinator
E-mail:tombehler at gmail.com (303)775-1199


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On air NETS, of course, are not affected.

ONE NEW NET intended to disseminate updated COVID-19 information for the Amateur Radio community takes place on the Lowell 145.27-(94.8Hz) repeater nightly at 9PM.

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
**NEW** Insomniac Net: Wednesday mornings 3AM
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)

The Auto States YLs (TASLYs) net meets weekly, Thursday, 09:00 local at 3,940 KHz

SKYWARN KENT COUNTY: Anyone interest in being a Net Control Station please contact Tom KB8TYJ tombehler 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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2nd Hand Ham Shop, Saturdays, 8AM - 2PM
https://www.facebook.com/2nd-Hand-Ham-Shop-1007064166010266/
kd8deg at centurytel.net (616)292-3335

SATERN (Salvation Army Team Emergency Radio Network-W8SAT)
Contact Bob WX8BOB dennis49544 at gmail.com
http://www.satern.org/  http://eds-satern.sawmni.org/

Grand Rapids Amateur Radio Association W8DC
https://www.facebook.com/groups/GRARA.W8DC/
http://www.w8dc.org/ 147.26+(94.8Hz)

Holland ARC K8DAA
http://www.hollandarc.org/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/233793361844/ 147.06+(94.8Hz)

Allegan County Amateur Radio Club (ACARC-AC8RC) https://ac8rc.org/ https://www.facebook.com/ac8rc/ 147.24+(94.8Hz)

Michigan Amateur Radio Alliance (MARA-W8USA)Talk-in W8USA 145.23-(94.8Hz) https://w8usa.org/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/MARAW8USA/

Muskegon Area Amateur Radio Council (MAARC-W8ZHO)
http://www.w8zho.com/ https://www.facebook.com/w8zho/  146.94-(94.8Hz)

Lowell Amateur Radio Club (LARC-W8LRC)
http://www.w8lrc.org https://www.facebook.com/w8lrc/ 145.27-(94.8Hz)

Ionia County RACES http://wa8rra.org/ n8mrc at yahoo.com Map: 

The Independent Repeater Association (IRA-W8IRA)
http://w8ira.org/  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1764710107178775/ mailto:info at w8ira.org

North Ottawa ARC meeting, (NOARC-W8CSO) http://www.w8cso.org/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/401316979888404/ 145.49-(94.8Hz)

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

*CANCELED* Allegan County Amateur Radio Club ACARC-AC8RC will hold it’s annual Mini-Swap (mini-hamfest) the first Saturday in April 4. Location TBD.

*CANCELED* GMARC 3rd Annual Technology Expo, Sunday, April 19
Location: Madison Place Convention Center, 876 Horace Brown Drive, Madison Heights, MI 48071
Website: http://www.gmarc.org
http://www.gmarc.org/wp/technology_expo/
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.net

*CANCELED* Cadillac Hamfest, Saturday, May 2
Location: Cadillac Junior High School, 500 Chestnut Street, Cadillac, MI 49601
Website: http://www.wexaukeearc.org
Flier: http://www.wexaukeearc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Cadilac-Hamfest-Flyer-2020.pdf
Sponsor: Wexaukee Amateur Radio Club
Talk-In: 146.980 No Tone
Public Contact: Duane Eubanks , KD8ULW, 3950 North Brown Road Manton, MI 49663
Phone: 231-824-9813, Email: kd8ulw at arrl.net

*CANCELED* Hamvention(r), Friday May 15-May 17

Hudsonville/Grand Rapids, Saturday, June 6
(Ray’s Roadkill and Potluck dinner, Friday, June 5, 6:30PM)
Location: Hudsonville Fairgrounds, 5235 Park Avenue, Hudsonville,MI 49426
Website: http://w8ira.org/
Flier: http://w8ira.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/IRA-Hamfest-2020-Full-Sheet-05-29-19.png
Sponsor: Independent Repeater Association
Talk-in: 147.16+(94.8Hz)
Public contact: IRA, PO Box 8122, Kentwood, MI 49518
Phone: 616-541-4090, Email: hamfest at w8ira.org

Monroe Hamfest, Father’s Day, Sunday, June 21
Location: Monroe County fairgrounds, 3775 S. Custer Road, Monroe, MI 48161
Website: http://mcrca.org/
Flier: http://mcrca.org/Hamfest/GetFlierFile
Sponsor: Monroe County Radio Communications Association
Talk-In: 146.72-(100Hz)
Public Contact: Fred VanDaele, K8EBI, 4 Carl Drive Monroe, MI 48162
Phone: 734-652-3843, Email: ka8ebi at yahoo.com

Summer Eat, Great and Swap meet, Saturday, July 11
Location: St. Lukes Lutheran Church, 1690 W Sterns Road, Temperance, MI 48182
Website: http://www.ohbsrs.org/
Sponsor: Northwest Ohio BlackSwamp Radio Society
Talk-In: 146.420 simplex
Public Contact: Allen Manrow, W8ALM, 4641 Monac Drive Toledo, OH 43623
Phone: 419-308-6986, Email: W8ALM73 at gmail.com

Vintage Electronics EXTRAVAGANZA, Saturday July 20 - Sunday July 21
Location: Burton Manor, 27777 Schoolcraft, Livonia, MI 48150
(formerly at the Kalamazoo Expo Fairgrounds)
Website: https://www.thevee.org/
Sponsor: Michigan Antique Radio Club

Gladwin Area ARC Hamfest, Saturday,  July 25
Location: Gladwin City Park Activity Center, 240 City Park Street, Gladwin, MI 48624
Sponsor: Gladwin Area Amateur Radio Club
Talk-In: 147.180 - (173.8Hz)
Public Contact: JOHN HENSLEY, W8CSX, 5125 Pickering Road Gladwin, MI 48624
Phone: 734-679-0385, Email: johnhensley1940 at gmail.com

GRAHamfest (Grand Rapids Area Hamfest), Saturday, September 12
Location: Home School Building, 5625 Burlingame Ave SW, Wyoming, MI 49509
Website: http://w8dc.org
Sponsor: Grand Rapids Amateur Radio Association
Talk-In: 147.26 (94.8Hz)
Public Contact: Stephen Provost, AC8QE,  PO Box 3282, Grand Rapids, MI 49501
Phone: 616-648-5983, Email: stprovost at provtechs.com

Muskegon Color Tour Hamfest, Saturday, October 17
Location: Fellowship Reformed Church, 4200 E. Apple Avenue, Muskegon, MI 49440
Website: http://mcecs.net/Hamfest.htm
Sponsor: Muskegon County Emergency Communication Services
Talk-In: 146.820 -600 (94.8Hz)
Public Contact: James Duram, K8COP, PO Box 386 Fruitport, MI 49415
Phone: 231-638-7010, Email: jimk8cop at afo.net

Kalamazoo Hamfest, Sunday, October 18
Location: Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds and Expo Center, 2900 Lake St, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
Website: https://www.kalamazoohamfest.org/
Sponsor: Southwest Michigan Amateur Radio Team (S.M.A.R.T.) and the Kalamazoo Amateur Radio Club (K.A.R.C.)
Talk-in: 147.04+(94.8Hz)
Public Contact: Kalamazoo Hamfest, PO Box 115, Scotts, MI 49088 

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