[W8lrc] Events September 2021 (and late August) for the WM Amateur Radio community

[Jack Amelar]

Events September 2021 for the WM Amateur Radio community

I CANNOT PROMOTE EVENTS I DON’T KNOW ABOUT!
Email information to ny8d at arrl.net by the 25th of the month

Check with Web or Facebook pages for updated information. Web and FB page links listed below.

WEBMASTERS and FACEBOOK PAGE Administrators, KEEP YOUR WEB / FB PAGES UPDATED!

LUNCH BUNCH EVERY FRIDAY at Creekside County Park for the summer. Bring your own lunch or snack and libation (coffee, tea, pop, etc.) Brown bag it or take out. Plenty of room under the open air covered pavilion shelter. Usual time, 11:30AM or whenever you get there, stay until you’re ready to leave.
Creekside County Park, 1035 68th St St SE, about a mile from the Bob Evans restaurant where we were, and expect to return to by fall. 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.Rest rooms are open.
https://www.kentcountyparks.org/creekside/index.php
Lunch Bunch is open to all hams, aspiring hams, inquisitive non-hams, etc. We don't care, regardless of any, or no, club affiliation. It’s a Beer & Bull session, without the Beer. We’ll talk about radio and most any other subject that comes up.
Who sponsors this? NOBODY! It's just a gathering of hams, and there's always room for you. Inquires to Jack ny8d at arrl.net Cell: 616-438-1464. Heck, just show up!

MICHIGAN AMATEUR RADIO ALLIANCE SATURDAY BREAKFAST IS BACK!
Members and friends of MARA regularly gather on Saturday mornings for breakfast. This has been well attended for years, and is a favorite time to gather outside of the formal monthly meetings and other events. We gather by 8:00 in the morning, at New Beginnings, 5200 Northland Dr NE, Grand Rapids (where Plainfield and E Beltline meet). Map: https://goo.gl/maps/8N9biJQ8MkXYX61P9
When attendance is predicted to be low, an email is sent to probable attendees that the gathering will be postponed. Unless an email is sent, it is assumed that breakfast is still on. If you would like to be in the breakfast loop, please email our Webmaster. This gathering is open to anyone wishing to join us for good food and good conversation. The email is not required, but will assure that if we are not gathering, that all are aware.
http://w8usa.org/interact/saturday-breakfast/

**PUBLIC SERVICE EVENTS needing AR volunteers**
COME ON FOLKS, volunteer for AT LEAST ONE this year!

GRAND RAPIDS MUD RUN, Saturday, August 28, Kentwood
https://www.grandrapidsmudrun.com/
Karl Palma W8KRP Secretary/Special events https://bit.ly/32NJsCk
kcest_info at kcest.org
https://www.kcest.org/events/ https://www.facebook.com/41KCEST

**RESCHEDULED** Barry-Roubaix Bicycle run Saturday, October 2. Communications coordinated by the Barry County ARA (BARA-K8BMI)
https://barry-roubaix.com
https://k8bmi.org/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/244810886954700/ 442.725+(94.8Hz)

**RESCHEDULED** AMWAY RIVER BANK RUN, Now Saturday, October 23, Grand Rapids.
https://amwayriverbankrun.com/
Karl Palma W8KRP Secretary/Special events https://bit.ly/3tQA8t3
kcest_info at kcest.org 
https://www.kcest.org/events/ https://www.facebook.com/41KCEST

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The following chart created by Dave KF8QL, TNX!

Monday
12:00 IRA MI Noontime Net 147.16+(94.8Hz)
5:30pm After School Net 147.16+(94.8Hz)
7:30PM Holland ARC Net 147.06+(94.8Hz)
8:30PM Michigan One DMR Net Mi talk group 3126 local Brandmeister DMR repeater or hotspot.
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

Wednesday
12:00 IRA MI Noontime Net 147.16+(94.8Hz)
7:00PM (2nd & 4th) Riverside Radio Amateurs Net 444.725+(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
6:00PM IRA After Dinner Net 147.16+(94.8Hz)
6:30PM Satern Net K8SN 442.175+(103.5Hz) AND W8LRC 145.27-(94.8Hz)
7:30PM MARA Net 145.23-(94.8Hz) x3rd Thursday
7:30PM MARA Net 145.23 simplex 3rd Thursday

Friday
3:00AM Insomniac Net 147.16+(94.8Hz) **DAY CHANGE**
12:00 IRA MI Noontime Net 147.16+(94.8Hz)
7:00PM TGIF Net Holland ARC 146.06-(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
8:30PM *NEW TIME* Sidewinders Around MI Net 144.155USB
4:00PM 10 Meter Ragchew Net 28.870USB
8:00PM WM Classic Six Meter AM Net 50.400AM

Regional or national nets carried on the N8JPR 223.92+(94.8Hz) repeater.
Daily: The Nightcrawlers 220 Net, 1-2am hosted by the WM9W group in IL.
Sunday: The 220 at 2:20 Net, 3:20PM- 4:20PM, hosted by the WM9W group in IL.
Tuesday: Parker City IN 220 Net, 9-10pm, hosted by the K5VOM group in IN.
Thursday: DFW 220 Net, 9-10pm, hosted by the MJARS group in TX.
Friday: Oklahoma 220 Net, 9-10pm, hosted by the W5CUE group in OK.
Saturday: The Original 220 Preservation Net, 9PM, hosted by the W9MW group in IL.
TNX to Greg KE8GC and Tom KB8TYJ for the 220 list.

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 7PM & Sundays 7PM
AMATEUR RADIO NEWSLINE Saturdays 7PM & Sundays 7AM

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

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>From Quin Schultze, K8QS
I launched a YouTube channel, "Ham Radio Perspectives," which addresses amateur radio culture and history as well as technology. You can access it at:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3MJT8o8-XMxF8XROf7Q5GA/videos
Videos already include:
A History of the Ham Shack
10 Ways the IC-7300 Has Impacted Ham Radio
A History of Ham Radio Print Publications
The Worst HF Rigs of All Time
Ham Radio Pranks -- Part One
A History of Ham Rig Visual Design -- Military to Modern
Reviews have been very positive. Please take a look at some of the videos and post your comments on YouTube or send me a note directly.
73, Quin

2nd Hand Ham Shop, Saturdays, 9AM until 12 Noon or until everyone is gone.
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/  https://www.facebook.com/HamStersSomewhereInTime


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

Holland HAM IS FOR BREAKFAST IS BACK!!!!!!
Last Saturday of the month, August 28, Southside Inn, 9:00am, Back Room - Reserved
192 W 35th St, Holland. Map: https://goo.gl/maps/X8wwwZ4Q93pf9aVu7
Where the coffee is hot and I’m sure the conversation will be lively!
http://www.hollandarc.org/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/233793361844/ K8DAA 147.06+(94.8Hz)

MUSKEGON AREA AMATEUR RADIO COUNCIL, MAARC
We are cordially inviting you to MAARC's 80th anniversary party celebrating the affiliation with the American Radio Relay League. It will be held at 2888 Scenic Drive club house, North Muskegon, MI. on Saturday, August 28 from 12 
noon to 7p.m. We will celebrate it in the warm weather. 
We hope that we can count on you to join us in the celebration which will be a picnic, fox hunt, open radio room, games, bon fire, and socializing to get to know one another. Hamburgs, brats, and hotdogs, beans, potato salad, cake will be available from 4pm to 6pm. There will be camping space available for Friday and Saturday night, if you want to camp, please contact Rick Fyan ke8ikt at outlook.com for more information. Thank you in advance. will be looking 
forward to seeing you at our celebration.
MAP: http://mapq.st/2Gq86zV
http://www.w8zho.com/ https://www.facebook.com/w8zho/  146.94-(94.8Hz)
See attached flier.

Muskegon Area Amateur Radio Council (MAARC-W8ZHO). Monthly meetings are on the first Thursday of the month September 2, 7 PM. Held at the MAARC clubhouse, 2888 Scenic Drive on the east side of Scenic Drive. Look for our sign.
MAP: http://mapq.st/2Gq86zV
http://www.w8zho.com/ https://www.facebook.com/w8zho/  146.94-(94.8Hz)

SATERN (Salvation Army Team Emergency Radio Network-W8SAT) meeting first Tuesday, September 7, 7:30 PM. Dickinson Park Facility, 1632 Linden Ave. SE, Grand Rapids.
Contact: Dick Sealey w8sat.eds at gmail.com
http://www.satern.org/  http://eds-satern.sawmni.org/
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/dBQcpTT91qGvJjzi9

Michigan Amateur Radio Alliance (MARA-W8USA) meeting second Wednesday, September 8, 7:30 PM, Plainfield Township Fire Station Conference room, 4343 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids. Map: https://goo.gl/maps/DKS8KdRn1riNX2119
https://w8usa.org/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/MARAW8USA/ 145.230-(94.8Hz)

Grand Rapids Amateur Radio Association (GRARA) monthly meeting normally on the first Friday, for September the evening before GRAHamfest at the Home School Building, September 10, 7PM meeting
https://www.facebook.com/groups/GRARA.W8DC/
http://www.w8dc.org/ 147.26+(94.8Hz)
VE September exams will be at the Hamfest, Sept 11, 10AM. See next listing.

GRAHamfest 2021 (Grand Rapids Area Hamfest) Saturday, September 11
Location: The Home School Building, 5625 Burlingame, SW, Wyoming, MI 49509
Website: https://w8dc.org/grand-rapids-area-hamfest/
Flier: https://w8dc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/2021GRAHamFestFlyer.pdf
Sponsor: Grand Rapids Amateur Radio Association
Type: ARRL Hamfest
Talk-In: 147.26+(94.8Hz)
Public Contact: Stephen Provost AC8QE, PO Box 3282, Grand Rapids, MI 49501-3282
Phone: 616-648-5983 Email: stprovost at provtechs.com
See attached flier.

VE EXAM - MUSKEGON, second Saturday, September 11, 10AM at the MAARC Clubhouse
MAARC Provides regular testing the Second Saturday of every month.. License exams start at 10AM at the Club House, 2888 Scenic Drive. You also need an ID, FRN #, and $15 cash necessary for processing your license application. If Upgrading your license, please bring a copy of your current license.
MAP: http://mapq.st/2Gq86zV
http://www.w8zho.com/main/page_licensing.html 146.94-(94.8Hz)

BARA Breakfast, Second Saturday of each month, September 11, 8:00 AM at Curley Cone 12850 M-179 Wayland MI 49348. Phone number 269-792-6560. The restaurant is located about 250 yards east of the intersection of M-179 and Patterson Road. Anyone with an interest in amateur radio is invited to join us for breakfast.
Map: https://g.page/CurleyCone?share
https://k8bmi.org/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/244810886954700/ 442.725+(94.8Hz)

The Holland Amateur Radio Club’s monthly general membership meeting second Tuesday, September 14, 6:30PM. at the Herrick District Library, 300 S River Ave, Holland. You don’t have to be a club member to attend – all hams and everyone interested in amateur radio are welcome to join us!
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Herrick+District+Library+-+Main+Library/@42.7862052,-86.111776,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x8819f2b99ae3a8bf:0x8f12c283d6beabec!8m2!3d42.7862052!4d-86.1092264
http://www.hollandarc.org/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/233793361844/ K8DAA 147.06+(94.8Hz)

Allegan County Amateur Radio Club (ACARC-AC8RC) monthly meeting second Tuesday, September 14, 7PM Plainwell Public Safety Complex, 119 Island Avenue, Plainwell.
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)

Lowell Amateur Radio Club monthly meeting, third Thursday, September 16, 6:30 PM social, 7PM meeting. All are welcome. Meeting in person at the "Shack" and VIA ZOOM.
Flat River Outreach Ministries, 11535 Fulton St E, Lowell Map: https://g.page/FROMlowell?share
http://www.w8lrc.org https://www.facebook.com/w8lrc/ 145.27-(94.8Hz) 
NOTE: The weekly Thursday Open Radio Room has resumed, same as meeting time, all welcome.

Central Michigan Amateur Radio Club, Saturday, September 18
Location: Okemos Convention Center, 2187 University Park Dr, Okemos , MI 48864, MI 
Website: https://www.centralmiarc.com/hamfest.php
Flier: https://www.centralmiarc.com/docs/2021%20CMARC%20Hamfest%20Flyer_Final(Beta).pdf
Sponsor: Central Michigan Amateur Radio Club
Type: ARRL Hamfest
Talk-In: 145.390 100 mgh -600
Public Contact: Daniel Dembinski KD8YDE, 9749 Peacock Rd, Laingsburg, MI 48848
Phone: 517-512-9846 Email: Kd8yde at inbox.com
See attached flier.

Cadillac Hamfest, Saturday, September 18
Location: Cadillac Junior High School, 500 Chestnut Street, Cadillac, MI 49601
Website: https://www.wexaukeearc.org/
Flier: https://www.wexaukeearc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/SWAP-FLYER-2021-FINAL.pdf
Sponsor: Wexaukee Amateur Radio Club
Type: ARRL Hamfest
Talk-In: 146.980 No Tone
Public Contact: Donald La Brenz WB8I, 5108 Sandy Run Road, Sears, MI 49679
Phone: 231-206-5691 Email: dlabrenz at comcast.net
See attached flier

MINI-SWAP Allegan County Amateur Radio Club (ACARC-AC8RC) Saturday, September 18 at the Salem Township hall building from 8am-NOON. Set up beginning at 6:30AM. VE Exams 10AM, BBQ Food Truck. $? entry, $? tables first come first serve, trunk sales are also welcome. Hope to see you there. Salem Township hall, 3003 142nd Ave, Dorr, MI 49323, Corner of 142nd Ave and 30th Street, Allegan County. US-131 exit 68 / Dorr. west 8.6 miles.
Contact Phil W8PDH philholscher at gmail.com (616)217-6427
Talk In AC8RC 147.24+(94.8Hz)
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/6GUW1qPMUdJ2
http://ac8rc.org/ https://www.facebook.com/ac8rc/

Barry County ARA (BARA-K8BMI) meetings, Tuesday after the 3rd Saturday of the month, September 21, 7:00 PM with a 6:30 PM informal “Gathering Time”. At the Barry County Emergency Operations Center (EOC), in the basement of the E911 Central Dispatch building at 2600 Nashville Rd, Hastings (next to Thornapple Manor). Facing the building, go to the door on the left. Press the doorbell button near the door and pull the door open when you hear a click. Use 146.56 MHz simplex for talk-in if you need directions.
Map:  https://goo.gl/maps/jw8vkLmB7VGVqmr17
https://k8bmi.org/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/244810886954700/ 442.725+(94.8Hz)

VE Testing, Ionia County RACES, 3rd Saturday (except April and December) 4PM, September 18, Ionia County Central Dispatch 545 Appletree Dr, Ionia http://wa8rra.org/?page_id=452 Map: https://goo.gl/maps/8urPbpo6w9S2

E.A.T. meeting (Education And Training) fourth Tuesday, September 28, 7PM, at the Herrick District Library, 300 S River Ave, Holland. You don’t have to be a club member to attend – all hams and everyone interested in amateur radio are welcome to join us!
Holland ARC E.A.T. meetings feature instructional videos and hands-on demonstrations, as well as answer any questions and especially help newcomers get started in the hobby.The sessions are open to the public and you do not need to 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. 
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Herrick+District+Library+-+Main+Library/@42.7862052,-86.111776,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x8819f2b99ae3a8bf:0x8f12c283d6beabec!8m2!3d42.7862052!4d-86.1092264
http://www.hollandarc.org/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/233793361844/ K8DAA 147.06+(94.8Hz)

The Independent Repeater Association (IRA-W8IRA), sponsor of the 147.16-(94.8Hz) link repeater system, monthly board meetings fourth Wednesday of the month, September 22, 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/  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1764710107178775/ mailto:info at w8ira.org

North Ottawa ARC NOARC-W8CSO monthly meeting fourth Thursday, 6:30 PM, September 23 at William Ferry Park, 110 Pine St, Spring Lake.
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/JVjfze1o6ZnF1sw46
http://www.w8cso.org/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/401316979888404/ 145.49-(94.8Hz)

Holland HAM IS FOR BREAKFAST IS BACK!!!!!!
Last Saturday of the month, September 25, Southside Inn, 9:00am, Back Room - Reserved
192 W 35th St, Holland. Map: https://goo.gl/maps/X8wwwZ4Q93pf9aVu7
Where the coffee is hot and I’m sure the conversation will be lively!
http://www.hollandarc.org/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/233793361844/ K8DAA 147.06+(94.8Hz)

4th Annual IRA OPEN HOUSE & SITE CLEANUP,  Saturday, October 2, 9AM to 2 or ?.
The Independent Repeater Association (IRA) W8IRA is doing Open House
and cleanup at the 92nd Street Hill repeater site.
This site hosts many other Amateur Radio groups equipment as well.
If you have never set foot on “the hill”, or it’s been a while, or
last week, this is a great time to get a tour of the place. We will
be showing off the (not fancy) place as well as doing some tiding up
inside and out.
DO NOT FEEL ANY OBLIGATION TO PARTAKE IN CLEANUP. We look forward to
your company. Arrive when you can, leave when you want to.
We’ll have complementary coffee, donuts, and for lunch burgers and dogs.
Talk-in (as you can guess) 147.16+(94.8Hz)
566 92nd St SE, Byron Center, MI 49315
Lat 42.796779, long -85.650055 Map: https://goo.gl/maps/Zp7RSg9cQpR2
http://w8ira.org/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/1764710107178775/
Contact ny8d at arrl.net (616)438-1464

The Greater Grand Rapids Fall 2021 Train Show, Saturday, October 9, 10AM-3PM
(OK, not radio, but enough crossover interest)
Location: The Home School Building, 5625 Burlingame, SW, Wyoming, MI 49509
Website: http://grvrrc.org/shows.html
Flier: http://grvrrc.org/uploads/3/4/2/2/34229775/10-9-2021_ts_flyer_.pdf
Sponsor: Grand Valley Railroad Club
Public Contact: Ken Skopp, 7489 Boulder Bluff Dr, Jenison, MI 49428
Phone: 616-667-9680 or cell 254-7305 Email: kwskopp at gmail.com

HIAD (Ham in a Day) class, Lowell, Saturday, October 9.
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 2021:
Lowell: Saturday October 9. https://w8lrc.org/exam-dates/
Holland: Saturday December 11. http://www.hollandarc.org/?p=3322

MARA BURRITO NIGHT, Friday, October 15
Michigan Amateur Radio Alliance W8USA presents Burrito Night Meal, $10.00.
Come Early, Burritos are very popular...Don’t miss out! Bar serving delicious drinks on premises! St Adalbert's, 701 5th Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/7E1EpoFBJYCAPgmc8


MEETINGS/EVENTS NOT LISTED ABOVE, CHECK AREA ORGANIZATIONS FOR UPDATES.

Riverside Radio Amateurs (Ionia County) W8RRA http://wa8rra.org/ n8mrc at yahoo.com https://www.facebook.com/Riverside.Radio.Amateurs 444.725+(94.8Hz)

Kent County Emergency Services Team (KCEST-KC8EST)
kcest_info at kcest.org
https://www.kcest.org/  https://www.facebook.com/41KCEST 145.11-(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

FREE Seaway Trunk Swap ,Sunday, August 29
Location: Vantage Point - Great Lakes Maritime Center, 5 Water St., Port Huron, MI 48060
Sponsor: Eastern Michigan Amateur Radio Club
Type: ARRL Hamfest
Talk-In: 146.800 -(100Hz)
Public Contact: Stan Arnett II, AC8W, 801 Range Rd. Marysville, MI 48040
Phone: 810-841-3534 Email: ac8w at arrl.net

GRAHamfest 2021 (Grand Rapids Area Hamfest) Saturday, September 11
Location: The Home School Building, 5625 Burlingame, SW, Wyoming, MI 49509
Website: https://w8dc.org/grand-rapids-area-hamfest/
Flier: https://w8dc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/2021GRAHamFestFlyer.pdf
Sponsor: Grand Rapids Amateur Radio Association
Type: ARRL Hamfest
Talk-In: 147.26+(94.8Hz)
Public Contact: Stephen Provost AC8QE, PO Box 3282, Grand Rapids, MI 49501-3282
Phone: 616-648-5983 Email: stprovost at provtechs.com
See attached flier.

Cadillac Hamfest, Saturday, September 18
Location: Cadillac Junior High School, 500 Chestnut Street, Cadillac, MI 49601
Website: https://www.wexaukeearc.org/
Flier: https://www.wexaukeearc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/SWAP-FLYER-2021-FINAL.pdf
Sponsor: Wexaukee Amateur Radio Club
Type: ARRL Hamfest
Talk-In: 146.980 No Tone
Public Contact: Donald La Brenz WB8I, 5108 Sandy Run Road, Sears, MI 49679
Phone: 231-206-5691 Email: dlabrenz at comcast.net
See attached flier

Central Michigan Amateur Radio Club, Saturday, September 18
Location: Okemos Convention Center, 2187 University Park Dr, Okemos , MI 48864, MI 
Website: https://www.centralmiarc.com/hamfest.php
Flier: https://www.centralmiarc.com/docs/2021%20CMARC%20Hamfest%20Flyer_Final(Beta).pdf
Sponsor: Central Michigan Amateur Radio Club
Type: ARRL Hamfest
Talk-In: 145.390 100 mgh -600
Public Contact: Daniel Dembinski KD8YDE, 9749 Peacock Rd, Laingsburg, MI 48848
Phone: 517-512-9846 Email: Kd8yde at inbox.com
See attached flier.

MINI-SWAP Allegan County Amateur Radio Club (ACARC-AC8RC) Saturday, September 18 at the Salem Township hall building from 8am-NOON. Set up beginning at 6:30AM. VE Exams 10AM, BBQ Food Truck. $? entry, $? tables first come first serve, trunk sales are also welcome. Hope to see you there. Salem Township hall, 3003 142nd Ave, Dorr, MI 49323, Corner of 142nd Ave and 30th Street, Allegan County. US-131 exit 68 / Dorr. west 8.6 miles.
Contact Phil W8PDH philholscher at gmail.com (616)217-6427
Talk In AC8RC 147.24+(94.8Hz)
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/6GUW1qPMUdJ2
http://ac8rc.org/ https://www.facebook.com/ac8rc/

GMARC Trunk Swaps, Saturday, September 18
Location: Packard Proving Grounds, 49665 Van Dyke Avenue, Shelby Towsnhip, MI 
Website: http://www.gmarc.org 
Sponsor: GM Amateur Radio Club
Type: ARRL Hamfest
Talk-In: 443.075+(123Hz)
Public Contact: Bobby Corr, N8CY, 45601 Fox LN W Apt 106, Shelby Township, MI 48371
Phone: 248-346-2733 Email: Motownbc at gmail.com

Adrian Hamfest, Sunday, September 19
Location: Lenawee County Airport, 2651 W Cadmus Rd, Adrian, MI 49221
Website: http://w8tqe.com/hamfest.htm
Flier: http://w8tqe.com/pdfs/2021%20AARC%20FLYER.pdf
Sponsor: Adrian Amateur Radio Club
Type: ARRL Hamfest
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

ARRL Great Lakes Division Convention and 10th Annual Vette City Hamfest,  Saturday, October 2.
Location: Western Kentucky University Knicely Conference Center, 2355 Nashville Rd., Bowling Green , KY 42101
Website: https://ky4bg.com   http://www.vettecityhamfest.org/
Sponsor: Kentucky Colonels Amateur Radio Club
Type: ARRL Convention
Talk-In: 147.33+(107.2Hz)
Public Contact: Frank Armstrong KI4HEJ, 1622 Flanigan Ct. #4, Bowling Green, KY 42104
Phone: 270-991-9768 Email: frankarmstrong at insightbb.com

VINTAGE ELECTRONICS EXPO, Saturday, October 2
Location: Chelsea Community Fairgrounds, 20501 Old US-12, Chelsea, MI 48118
Website: https://www.thevee.org/
Sponsor: Michigan Antique Radio Club
Public Contact: Jeff Lilly, 311 Wordsworth St, Ferndale, MI 48220
Phone: 248-602-7513 Email: rackofhats at gmail.com

The Greater Grand Rapids Fall 2021 Train Show, Saturday, October 9, 10AM-3PM
(OK, not a hamfest, but enough crossover interest)
Location: The Home School Building, 5625 Burlingame, SW, Wyoming, MI 49509
Website: http://grvrrc.org/shows.html
Flier: http://grvrrc.org/uploads/3/4/2/2/34229775/10-9-2021_ts_flyer_.pdf
Sponsor: Grand Valley Railroad Club
Public Contact: Ken Skopp, 7489 Boulder Bluff Dr, Jenison, MI 49428
Phone: 616-667-9680 or cell 254-7305 Email: kwskopp at gmail.com

Pop-Up Trunk Sale ,Saturday, October 9
Location: Sunrise Church of Midland Family Ministry Center, 2138 N. Jefferson Rd, Midland, MI 48640
Website: http://www.w8kea.org 
Sponsor: Midland Amateur Radio Club
Type: ARRL Hamfest
Talk-In: 147.00+  (103.5 Hz)
Public Contact: Lee Hodges  KC8ITI, 134 N. Homer rd Midland, MI 48640
Phone: 989-486-3771 Email: lee.hodges at charter.net

Muskegon Color Tour Hamfest, Saturday, October 16
Location: Fellowship Reformed Church, 4200 E Apple Ave. (M-46), Muskegon, MI 49440
Website: http://mcecs.net/Hamfest.htm 
Flier: http://mcecs.net/Download/HamfestFlyer2019a.pdf
Sponsor: Muskegon County Emergency Communication Services, Inc.
Type: ARRL Hamfest
Talk-In: 146.820-(94.8Hz)
Public Contact: James Duram K8COP, PO Box 386, Fruitport, MI 49415
Phone: 231-638-7010 Email: mcthamfest at gmail.com

Kalamazoo Hamfest, Sunday, October 17
Location: Kalamazoo County Expo Center and Fairgrounds, 2900 Lake Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
http://www.kalamazoohamfest.org/  https://www.facebook.com/kzoohamfest/
Flier: http://www.kalamazoohamfest.org/flier.pdf
Sponsor: Southwest Michigan Amateur Radio Team & Kalamazoo ARC
Type: ARRL Hamfest
Talk-in: 147.04+(94.8Hz)
Contact: Kalamazoo Hamfest, PO Box 115, Scotts, MI 49088-0115
Phone: 269-205-3560 Email: info at kalamazoohamfest.com

**USECA SWAP OCTOBER 31, 2021 is currently canceled until further notice**
Utica Shelby Emergency Communications Association 37th Hamfest, Sunday, October 31 
Location: United Food & Comm. Workers Hall, 876 Horace Brown Drive,l Madison Heights, MI 48071
Website: http://usecaarc.com/
Sponsor: Utica Shelby Emergency Communications Association
Type: ARRL Hamfest
Talk-In: 147.80+(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 & Computer Expo, ARRL Central Division Convention 
Saturday & Sunday November 13 & 14
Location: Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46801
Website: http://www.fortwaynehamfest.com 
Sponsor: Allen County Amateur Radio Technical Society
Talk-In: 146.880-
Type: ARRL Convention
Public Contact: ACARTS Fort Wayne W9INX, PO Box 10342, Fort Wayne, IN 46851
Phone: 260-579-2196 Email: chairman at fortwaynehamfest.com

FCARC WinterFest, Saturday, December 4 
Location: Village of Delta Memorial Hall, 401 Main Street, Delta, OH 43515
Website: http://k8bxq.org/hamfest 
Flier: http://k8bxq.org/sites/default/files/WinterHAMFEST.pdf
Sponsor: Fulton County Amateur Radio Club
Type: ARRL Hamfest
Talk-In: 147.195+
Public Contact: Bryan Patterson KB8ELG, 8202 County Rd 6-2 DELTA, OH 43515
Phone: 419-250-6694 Email: kb8elg at hotmail.com

LCARC Amateur Radio Swap/Hamfest, Sunday, December 5
Location: Madison Place, 876 Horace Brown Drive, Madison Heights, MI 48071
Website: http://www.n8lc.org 
Flier: https://www.qsl.net/n8lc/swap_flyer_2021.pdf
Sponsor: L'Anse Creuse Amateur Radio Club
Type: ARRL Hamfest
Talk-In: 147.08+(100 Hz)
Public Contact: Russell Price N8HAR, 40565 Shakespeare Dr Sterling Heights, MI 48313
Phone: 586-246-0161  Email: n8har1977 at gmail.com


I CANNOT PROMOTE EVENTS I DON’T KNOW ABOUT!
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
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