[W8lrc] Events, November, WM Hams

[Jack Amelar]

Events November 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!

CW PRACTICE. Having settled on a good frequency, (146.480), I would like to invite you to join us after the Thursday evening After Work-Dinner net for a little fun with Simplex. If you have an oscillator, we can practice some CW on 2m, or if you want to test your radio for Simplex operation, we got that too. 73, Greg, KE8GC

The West Michigan Technical Group Thursday Night meeting / dinner location change. Back to Brann's. Leonard and 131. 6pm. We hope to see you there!
https://branns.com/order-online/branns-leonard/
MAP: https://goo.gl/maps/zFPAqb2coDEE6mwo8
West Michigan Technical Group is a group of "Hams" that support the West Michigan Amateur Radio community with reliable and open communication systems.
https://www.wmtg.me/ https://www.facebook.com/wmtgnet/

LUNCH BUNCH EVERY FRIDAY one more time at Creekside County Park, end of October, 29th. Beginning Friday, November 5, Bob Evans Restaurant. Bob Evans is located at 6565 Kalamazoo Ave SE just south of M-6 expressway exit 11.
https://www.bobevans.com/locations/caledonia
Simply put, if it's Friday and it's October, we're at the park. If it's Friday, and it's November, we're at Bob Evans.
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!

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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.

E.A.T. meeting (Education And Training) fourth Tuesday, October 26, 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!
This month the video is “Digital Memory” where we’ll look at the different kinds of memory used in computers and other kinds of devices to remember both data and program instructions.
After the video we’ll take a look at a SDR project that when combined with free software like SDR-TRUNK can be used to monitor the new 800 MHz digital public service systems. Following the SDR project Venn diagrams and applications in logic.
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://goo.gl/maps/4bBC3Fqs6zBvCApd7
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, October 27, 6PM. NEW LOCATION: China Buffet, located toward the west end of Roger's Plaza,
1038 28th St SW, Wyoming, MI 49509. Arrive 6PM.
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/XLUct1BAbnNJeXrS9
https://chinabuffetmitogo.com/
http://w8ira.org/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/1764710107178775/ mailto:info at w8ira.org

Holland HAM IS FOR BREAKFAST!
Last Saturday of the month, October 30, 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)

SATERN (Salvation Army Team Emergency Radio Network-W8SAT) meeting first Tuesday, November 2, 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

Muskegon Area Amateur Radio Council (MAARC-W8ZHO). Monthly meetings are on the first Thursday of the month November 4, 7 PM. Held at the MAARC clubhouse, 2888 Scenic Drive on the east side of Scenic Drive. Look for our sign.
Meeting Topic: Year End and Going Forward, "Let No Call Go Unanswered".
MAP: http://mapq.st/2Gq86zV
http://www.w8zho.com/ https://www.facebook.com/w8zho/ 146.94-(94.8Hz)

Grand Rapids Amateur Radio Association (GRARA) monthly meeting first Friday, November 5, 6:30 gather, 7PM meeting.
LOCATION CHANGE for winter: Grand Valley State University Downtown, Keller Engineering Building, room 124, 301 Fulton St W. MASK USE IS IN PLACE! Parking will be available in GVSU lots after 6:30 (parking enforcement ends then). Parking lot is the Mount Vernon Lot south of the building. If using the Mt. Vernon lot, its encouraged to park on the northern most part to have a shorter walk. Entrance double doors on west face.
All area hams are invited to meet DX Engineering Chief Operating Officer Tim Duffy, K3LR. He will be speaking on the 'DX Engineering Story' via ZOOM at our regular GRARA monthly meeting. Short business Meeting at 7:00 (officer nominations will be solicited for our Dec election). Tim speaks at 7:30-8:15 or whenever people are done asking questions.
Parking map is available here: https://www.gvsu.edu/homepage/files/pdf/maps/robertc.pewgrandrapidscampus.pdf
https://www.facebook.com/groups/GRARA.W8DC/
http://www.w8dc.org/ 147.26+(94.8Hz)
BIO: TIM DUFFY K3LR.
Tim has been an active amateur radio operator for 48 years – starting
as WN3SZX in 1972. He has hosted 145 different operators from
around the world as part of the K3LR Multi operator radio sport contest
efforts since 1992. Tim has built a 13 tower station with 11 operating
positions. He was the ARRL Atlantic Division Technical Achievement
award winner in 1998. Tim has been the moderator of the Hamvention
Antenna forum for 35 years. K3LR serves as chairman of Contest
University (14 years), the Dayton Contest Dinner (28 years), chairman
of the Top Band Dinner – as well as coordinator of the Contest Super
Suite (35 years) in Dayton during the yearly Hamvention. He is founder
and moderator of the popular RFI Reflector (RFI at contesting.com) since
1999. Tim serves on the board of directors of the World Wide Radio
Operators Foundation (WWROF) as Chairman and is President Emeritus
of the Radio Club of America (RCA). Tim is multiyear President of the
Mercer County Amateur Radio Club (W3LIF). K3LR serves as a Director
on the ARRL Foundation board. Tim was elected to the CQ Contest Hall
of Fame in 2006. He was honored with the prestigious Barry Goldwater
Amateur Radio service award by the RCA in 2010. Tim was honored in
2016 with the YASME Excellence award. K3LR was also honored as
Hamvention Amateur of the Year in 2015 by the Dayton Amateur Radio
Association. Tim is the Chief Executive Officer of DX Engineering. He is a
graduate of the Pennsylvania State University.

Michigan Amateur Radio Alliance (MARA-W8USA) meeting second Wednesday, November 10, 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)

The Holland Amateur Radio Club’s monthly general membership meeting second Tuesday, November 9, 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://goo.gl/maps/4bBC3Fqs6zBvCApd7
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, November 9, 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)

VE EXAM - GRAND RAPIDS, second Friday, Friday, November 12, 6PM registration, 6:30 exam.
GRARA VE TESTING LOCATION UPDATE, The Kateri Lodge building, 520 Northland Dr NE, Rockford.
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/Hrn5LDf8aMXbkHY47
Before coming to the testing session we need you to complete two items, Obtaining an FRN and Filling out a Form. Details and registration at https://w8dc.org/license-testing/
No exam fee, Laurel VEC. Email questions to stprovost at provtechs.com

BARA Breakfast, Second Saturday of each month, November 13, 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)

VE EXAM - MUSKEGON, second Saturday, November 13, 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)

General in a Day, Kinda ~ Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021
The Holland ARC will hold a “General Class in a Day, Kinda” class at the Chick-Owa Sportsman’s Club, 9279 E. Ottogan Street, Holland. It will follow the technician class process in that on that Saturday there will be a 5 hour memory retention study hall. Please understand that no theory will be taught. These 5 hours will be you reviewing the approximately 440 questions used in the general class pool.
Registration is now open, and registration and required. Registration closes October 22. This class is limited to the first twenty people, and the cost is $10.00.
Once you register, you will get an email every week reinforcing what you should be studying. That word “kinda” in the title? Your part of the deal is to spend about 30 minutes a day for 21 days studying the materials we recommend – that’s the “kinda”. You will then have the 5 hour study hall to finish your studying and review.
The “General in a Day, Kinda” study session will begin at 1:00 on November 13, and at 6:00 we will start the exam session. For more information or to register, please go to https://tinyurl.com/harcgiad.

VE EXAM - Holland, November 13 6PM following General Class In A Day (see above).

Lowell Amateur Radio Club monthly meeting, third Thursday, November 18, 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.

VE Testing, Ionia County RACES, 3rd Saturday (except April and December) 4PM, November 20, Ionia County Central Dispatch 545 Appletree Dr, Ionia http://wa8rra.org/?page_id=452 Map: https://goo.gl/maps/8urPbpo6w9S2

Barry County ARA (BARA-K8BMI) meetings, Tuesday after the 3rd Saturday of the month, November 23, 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)

The Independent Repeater Association (IRA-W8IRA), sponsor of the 147.16-(94.8Hz) link repeater system, monthly board meetings fourth Wednesday of the month, November 24, 6PM. NEW LOCATION: China Buffet, located toward the west end of Roger's Plaza,
1038 28th St SW, Wyoming, MI 49509. Arrive 6PM.
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/XLUct1BAbnNJeXrS9
https://chinabuffetmitogo.com/
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???, which happens to be Thanksgiving Day, SO CHECK WEB AND FB PAGES! 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!
Last Saturday of the month, November 27, 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)

HIAD ~ Saturday, December 11, 2021
“Ham in a Day” will be held at the Chick-Owa Sportsman’s Club located at 9279 E. Ottogan Street (just west of Winding Creek) in Holland. 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, go to: http://tinyurl.com/holo-hiad-ve. Cost for the Ham in a Day study session is $25 (which includes the book Ham Radio by Bob Heil), but there is no cost for testing.
In addition to the Ham in a Day students, anyone can arrive at 6:00 and take the technician, general, or extra class exam at no cost. Also, anyone whose license is within 90 days of expiring can renew their license between 6:00 and the end of testing at no charge.

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

**CANCELED** Utica Shelby Emergency Communications Association 37th Hamfest SWAP OCTOBER 31, 2021 is canceled.

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

HPARC Swap, Sunday, January 23, 2022
Location: Royal Oak Farmers Market, 316 E. Eleven Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48067
Website: https://hparc.org/
Sponsor: Hazel Park Amateur Radio Club
Type: ARRL Hamfest
Talk-In: 146.640
Public Contact: Robert Lauer N8REL, 1898 Burning Bush Ct, Rochester Hills, MI 48309
Phone: 248-330-1696 Email: N8REL at arrl.net

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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