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

[Jack Amelar]

Events for May 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.

Some meetings, lunches, VE Exams, etc. are are starting to come back in modified form.
Check with the club’s Web or Facebook page for updated information. Web and FB page links listed below.

COULDN’T GO TO HAMVENTION THIS YEAR? Consider donating what your expenses would have been, transportation, lodging, meals, HV ticket, to radio related causes. Your club, repeater association, and so on. You were going to spend it on the hobby anyway! Notice I’m not including what would have been spent on radios and goodies.

MAJOR AREA EVENTS AT PRESS TIME

*CANCELED* 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

PUBLIC SERVICE EVENTS needing AR volunteers

SARANAC / IONIA COUNTY Dirty 30 Gravel Grinder bicycle event
*RESCHEDULED* to Saturday, October 17
https://www.dirtythirtygravelgrinder.com/

HASTINGS / BARRY COUNTY Barry-Roubaix Killer Gravel Road Race Bicycle event
*RESCHEDULED* to Saturday, October 10
https://barry-roubaix.com/

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

MIDDLEVILLE / BARRY COUNTY National 24 Hour Challenge Bicycle event
Was Saturday, June 20 *RESCHEDULED* to Saturday, August 22.
https://www.n24hc.org/

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On air NETS, of course, are not affected.
NOTE: The Covid-19 net is reduced to Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays.

The following chart created by Dave KF8QL, TNX!

Monday
12:00 IRA MI Noontime Net 147.16+(94.8Hz)
9:00PM Michigan VHF Traffic Net 147.16+(94.8Hz)

Tuesday
6:00PM IRA After Dinner Net 147.16+(94.8Hz)
7:00PM GRARA Net 147.26+(94.8Hz)
8:30PM WM 6 Meter SSB Net 50.140 USB
9:00PM Covid-19 net 145.27-(94.8Hz)

Wednesday
3:00AM Insomniac Net 147.16+(94.8Hz)
12:00 IRA MI Noontime Net 147.16+(94.8Hz)
7:00PM Satern Net 147.16+(94.8Hz)
8:00PM West MI Emergency Comm Net 145.27-(94.8Hz)
9:00PM Michigan VHF Traffic Net 147.16+(94.8Hz)

Thursday
9:00AM Auto State YLs TASLYs Net 3940KHz 
7:30PM MARA Net 145.23-(94.8Hz) x3rd Thursday
7:30PM MARA Net 145.23 simplex 3rd Thursday
9:00PM Covid-19 Net 145.27-(94.8Hz)

Friday
11:30AM Lunch Bunch Net 443.800+(94.8Hz)
12:00 IRA MI Noontime Net 147.16+(94.8Hz)
9:00PM Michigan VHF Traffic Net 147.16+(94.8Hz)

Saturday
8:00AM MARA 6 Meter AM Net 50.400 AM
6:00PM IRA After Dinner Net 147.16+(94.8Hz)

Sunday
9:30PM Sidewinders Around MI Net 144.155USB
4:00PM 10 Meter Ragchew Net 28.870USB
8:00PM WM Classic Six Meter AM Net 50.400AM
9:00PM Covid-19 Net 145.27- (94.8Hz)

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

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.

NEWS BROADCASTS on the IRA Link System 147.16
AMATEUR RADIO NEWSLINE Tuesdays at Noon
ARRL NEWS Thursdays at Noon
Coverage map with remote frequencies: http://w8ira.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/largemap.jpg
FOLLOWING THE NEWSCASTS the IRA Repeater enters Parrot (Echo) mode for 5 minutes. Good time to check your signal and modulation as this mode repeats your transmission.

NEWS BROADCASTS on the Lowell System 145.27
ARRL NEWS Saturdays 7AM & Sundays 7PM
AMATEUR RADIO NEWSLINE Sundays 7PM & Sundays 7AM

Other area repeaters carrying news, send me details to be included.

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The Holland Amateur Radio club is sponsoring a contest called the Get On The Air QSO Contest. The objective of the contest is to make as many FM and/or Sideband contacts in one month as possible. The contest starts on June 1st 2020 at 12AM ET and concludes on June 30 2020 at 11:59 PM ET. The contest is open to all properly licensed Amateur Radio Operators, regardless of club affiliation. The winner will receive a certificate via email, their name on the HARC website, and bragging rights. For contest info and rules, please visit www.hollandarc.org. For questions or comments, please email Zach KE8BSM at ke8bsm at arrl.net. Have fun!

Temporary Rule Waivers for ARRL Field Day 2020. Read the entire text at
http://www.arrl.org/news/temporary-rule-waivers-announced-for-2020-arrl-field-day
Major points, Class D stations, home stations on commercial power, can count other Class D stations.
Aggregate club score will be published, which will be the sum of all individual entries indicating a specific club.
Field Day is the fourth full weekend in June, Saturday 27, Sunday 28.
Find a Field Day site http://www.arrl.org/field-day-locator
FIELD DAY CHAIRMANS, make sure your event is listed on the FD Locator.

EVERY FRIDAY, LUNCH BUNCH, resuming in a modified form at Creekside County Park, weather permitting. Bring your own lunch or snack and libation (coffee, tea, pop, etc.) We can spread out a bit under the open air shelter to 
maintain a safe distance, and those who are inclined may wear masks.
Anyone feeling comfortable for such a meet, usual time, 11:30AM or whenever you get there.
Creekside County Park address is 1035 68th St St SE, about a mile from the Bob Evans restaurant where we were, and look forward to returning to. The park is between Kalamazoo Ave SE just south of Hwy M6 exit 11, and Hwy US131 exit 76. Enter Creekside Park north off of 68th st, proceed to the covered pavilion.
https://www.kentcountyparks.org/creekside/index.php
Note that during Covid-19 the restrooms are lock. Plenty of woods close by. 'Nuff said.
Grab lunch at a drive thru or fix your own.
You could do traditional style by ordering takeout at Bob Evans
https://www.bobevans.com/order
Or do vintage style at Noble Restaurant
https://eatnoble.com/order-online/
Start gathering 11:30 or whenever you can get there, stay until you're ready to leave.
The repeater to monitor, inquire, etc. KR8T 443.800+(94.8Hz). Echolink KR8T-R 
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.

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/

MONTHLY EVENTS
Some meetings taking place on air or online. Visit club Website or Facebook page for more information.

Grand Rapids Amateur Radio Association (GRARA-W8DC) regular MONTHLY meeting, first Friday, June 5, At American Red Cross building, 1050 Fuller Ave NE between the I-196 Ford Fwy and Leonard St. Social 6:30PM, meeting 7PM.
THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD IN THE RED CROSS PARKING LOT. NO access to the building.
Map: http://www.w8dc.org/pages/Red%20Cross.html

VE TESTING – Saturday, July 25, 2020 at 9 AM – 11
Location: Martin Township Community Building https://www.martintownship.org/
Sponsor: Allegan County Amateur Radio Club
Testing will take place in the Martin Township Hall. Enter the building using the Township Hall door located on the North side of building. 
Ending time varies based on involvement; could go longer or shorter. 
For an UPGRADE: Bring a photo Id and a copy of your existing license for us to keep.
For a NEW LICENSE: Bring a photo Id (state issued) or if a photo Id is not available then 2 of the following will work: Social Security Card, Birth certificate (w/ appropriate seal), Minor's work permit, school report card, school Id card or library card. Utility bill, bank statement or other business correspondence that specifically names the person OR Postmarked envelope addressed to the person at his or her current mailing address as it will appear on the license application.
Your Social Security Number will be required, unless you have a Federal Registration Number (FRN) issued to you from the FCC. It is FREE to get, just go to "https://www.fcc.gov/uls" and select "New User Registration" in the middle of the screen, then "Register" on the following page to get your FRN number. Just remember to bring the number with you to the testing session.
Don't forget the testing fee of $15.00. Walk-ins are always welcome.


CHECK AREA ORGANIZATIONS FOR UPDATES.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/GRARA.W8DC/
http://www.w8dc.org/ 147.26+(94.8Hz)

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

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
Check ARRL hamfest search and sponsor websites for any updates or cancellations before heading out

*CANCELED* Hudsonville/Grand Rapids, Saturday, June 6 (see information above)
(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

*CANCELED* 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

Auburn's Classic City Hamfest, Saturday, July 11
Location: Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum, 1600 S Wayne Street, Auburn (DeKalb County), IN 
Website: http://w9ou.org
Sponsor: Northeastern Indiana Amateur Radio Assoc.
Talk-In: 147.015+ No Tone
Public Contact: Jack Dold, W9OWO, 1201 Hideaway Drive Auburn, IN 46706
Phone: 260-585-0408, Email: w9owo at arrl.net

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

*CANCELED* Vintage Electronics EXTRAVAGANZA, Saturday July 18 - Sunday July 19
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

Elkhart East Hamfest, Saturday, August 8
Location: Northern Indiana Event Center, 21565 Executive Pkwy, Elkhart, IN 46514
Website: http://elkharteasthamfest.com
Sponsor: Northern Indiana Repeater Group
Talk-In: 145.430- (141.3Hz)
Public Contact: Dewey Thrash, K9DEW, 53464 Baywater Place Bristol, IN 46507
Phone: 574-370-2436, Email: dewey at k9dew.com

Angola Hamfest, Saturday, August 8
Location: Gateway Community Church, 255 N Gerald Lett Avenue, Angola, IN 46703
Sponsor: Land of Lakes Amateur Radio Club LLC
Talk-In: 147.180+ (131.8Hz)
Public Contact: Steve Cleverly, N9YK, 2572 S 800 E Angola, IN 46703
Phone: 260-668-5202, Email: scleverly at metalink.net

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

CMARC Hamfest, Saturday, September 19
Location: Okemos Conference Center, 2187 University Park Drive, Okemos, Michigan 48864
Website: http://www.centralmiarc.com/hamfest.php
Sponsor: Central Michigan Amateur Radio Club
Talkin: 145.39- (100Hz)
Email:  hamfest at centralmiarc.com

Adrian Hamfest, Sunday, September 20
Location: Lenawee County Airport, 2651 W Cadmus Rd, Adrian, MI 49221
Website: http://w8tqe.com
Sponsor: Adrian Amateur Radio Club
Talk-In: 145.37- (85.4Hz)
Public Contact: Mark Hinkleman, NU8Z, 108 E. Kilbuck St. Tecumseh, MI 49286
Phone: 517-423-5906, Email: cqnu8z at comcast.net

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

Fort Wayne Hamfest & Computer Expo, ARRL Central Division Convention
Saturday, November 14 – Sunday, 15 
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
Talk-In: 146.880- no tone
Public Contact: ACARTS Fort Wayne, W9INX, P.O. Box 10342 Fort Wayne, IN 46851
Phone: 260-579-2196, Email: chairman at fortwaynehamfest.com

LCARC Amateur Radio SwapHamfest, Sunday, December 6
Location: Madison Place, 876 Horace Brown Drive, Madison Heights, MI 48071
Website: http://www.n8lc.org
Flyer: https://www.qsl.net/n8lc/swap_flyer_2020.pdf
Sponsor: L'Anse Creuse Amateur Radio Club
Talk-In: 147.08+ (100 Hz)
Public Contact: Russell Price, N8HAR, 40565 Shakespeare Drive Sterling Hts, MI 48313-4158
Phone: 586-246-0161, Email: n8har1977 at gmail.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