[W8lrc] Events for February 2022 for the WM Amateur Radio community.

[Jack Amelar]

Events for February 2022 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!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY, DO YOUR PART, help out AT LEAST ONE EVENT THIS YEAR!

BARRY-ROUBAIX BICYCLE RUN Saturday, March 26. Communications coordinated by the Barry County ARA (BARA-K8BMI)
"Like the classic it’s named after, Barry-Roubaix will test riders against (80%) rolling gravel roads, pavement, one mile of rough two track, rocks, sand, mud, and possibly snow and ice as you traverse the scenic roads of Barry County."
https://barry-roubaix.com
bara_newsletter at yahoo.com https://k8bmi.org/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/244810886954700/ K8BMI 442.725+(94.8Hz)

5th Annual DIRTY 30 GRAVEL GRINDER, "Kick off the cycling season on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at the Dirty 30 Gravel Grinder in Ionia County, Saranac, Michigan, just a gravel skip from Grand Rapids, Michigan."
https://dirtythirtygravelgrinder.com/
contact: Email n8mrc at yahoo.com Cell 616-272-1341, leave message…

CW PRACTICE. Having settled on a good frequency, (146.480), I would like to invite you to join us Thursday evenings, 8PM for a little fun with FM 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 6pm. Check Facebook page for weekly location.
MAP: https://goo.gl/maps/erpFvexKjaChSPuh6
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 FRIDAYS, Bob Evans Restaurant, 6565 Kalamazoo Ave SE just south of M-6 expressway exit 11.
https://www.bobevans.com/locations/caledonia
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)
8:00PM **NEW LISTING** Allegan 10 Meter NET 28.380 (tnx Gary W8GL)
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
8:00PM Fun with simplex + CW practice. 146.48 Greg KE8GC

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 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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YouTube channel, "Ham Radio Perspectives," which addresses amateur radio culture and history as well as technology.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3MJT8o8-XMxF8XROf7Q5GA/videos
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 K8QS

2nd Hand Ham Shop, Saturdays, 9AM until 12 Noon or until everyone is gone.
Used equipment, parts (some that are hard to find) and eyeball rag chew with fellow enthusiasts. The shop is heated!
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/
"As of Feb. 1st, 2022 I will be stepping aside, not out of the picture, and KC8USP, Robert will be the go to person regarding most of the decision making regarding any of the "2nd Hand Ham Shop's" operations.
Kim, N8KAL, will be Roberts backup go to person in his absence, Jeff, KD8HTX, and Tom, K8TB, will be bring up the rear, since they have the most on their plates, and not always available. They will be the go to team from now on and into the future.
'Thank You All' for your support up to this point in time. Please show the same support and respect to Robert, Kim, Jeff and Tom, as you would Me!!!!
I will be going into the shop once the weather becomes more tropical and less arctic like!!!!!
73 de KD8DEG Tom, QRP"
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!
Last Saturday of the month, January 29, Southside Inn, 192 W 35th St, Holland, 9:00am, Back Room - Reserved
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 https://www.facebook.com/HollandAmateurRadioClubK8DAA K8DAA 147.06+(94.8Hz)

WINTER FIELD DAY, Saturday, January 29 - Saturday, January 30. https://www.winterfieldday.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/winterfieldday
Locator map: https://winterfieldday.org/siteLocator.htm
IS YOUR GROUP PARTICIPATING? Be sure to add to the site locator!

Grand Rapids Amateur Radio Association (GRARA) Our next meeting, first Friday, February 4. MEETING LOCATION 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. Its encouraged to park on the northern most part to have a shorter walk. Entrance double doors on west face.
https://www.gvsu.edu/homepage/files/pdf/maps/robertc.pewgrandrapidscampus.pdf
http://www.w8dc.org/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/GRARA.W8DC/

Holland Amateur Radio Club K8DAA Meeting second Tuesday, February 8.
Herrick District Library main floor meeting room, 300 S River Ave, Holland
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/4bBC3Fqs6zBvCApd7
http://www.hollandarc.org/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/233793361844/ https://www.facebook.com/HollandAmateurRadioClubK8DAA K8DAA 147.06+(94.8Hz)

Allegan County Amateur Radio Club (ACARC-AC8RC) monthly meeting second Tuesday, February 8, 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)

Michigan Amateur Radio Alliance (MARA-W8USA) meeting second Wednesday, February 9, 7:30 PM, Plainfield Township Fire Department Admin Building, 2nd Floor Conference Room, SW corner of 5 Mile and Plainfield.
Map: http://w8usa.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Meetings.jpg
https://w8usa.org/interact/meetings/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/MARAW8USA/ W8USA 145.230-(94.8Hz)

VE EXAM - GRAND RAPIDS, second Friday, February 11, 6PM registration, 6:30 exam.
GRARA VE TESTING LOCATION UPDATE, GVSU, downtown campus, on the first floor of the engineering building. This is the same room we have been meeting in the past couple of months. Kennedy Hall of Engineering room 124. Testing will continue in this location until further notice - a least through the spring of 2022.
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
MAP: https://goo.gl/maps/1NSR5vPhSpGZDEfHA
https://www.gvsu.edu/homepage/files/pdf/maps/robertc.pewgrandrapidscampus.pdf
https://w8dc.org/license-testing/ **At press time, this website was listing previous location.
No exam fee, Laurel VEC. Email questions to stprovost at provtechs.com

BARA Breakfast, Second Saturday of each month, February 12, 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.
Anyone with an interest in amateur radio is invited to join us for breakfast. Currently, we try to provide an accurate number of breakfast attendees to the restaurant management by noon on the day before the breakfast. bara_newsletter at yahoo.com
Map: https://g.page/CurleyCone?share
https://k8bmi.org/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/244810886954700/ 442.725+(94.8Hz)

VE EXAM - MUSKEGON, second Saturday, February 12, 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)

Lowell Amateur Radio Club monthly meeting, third Thursday, February 17, 6:30 PM social, 7PM meeting. All are welcome.
Flat River Outreach Ministries, 11535 Fulton St E, Lowell Map: 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, February 19, 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, February 22, 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/ K8BMI 442.725+(94.8Hz)

VE Testing, Allegan County ARC, 4th Saturday odd months, March 26, 9AM, Martin Township Community Building, 998 Templeton St, Martin, MI 49070.
https://www.facebook.com/events/276392657844787/?ref=newsfeed
http://ac8rc.org/?page_id=53 mailto:w8rmn at arrl.net Map: https://goo.gl/maps/xzHwtCHFAGM2

E.A.T. meeting (Education And Training) fourth Tuesday, February 22, 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! 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/ 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, February 23, are now on ZOOM. Email info at w8ira.org
http://w8ira.org/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/1764710107178775/

North Ottawa ARC NOARC-W8CSO monthly meeting fourth Thursday, February 24, 6:00 PM, at Spring Lake District Library, 123 E Exchange Street.
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/YgRiUbXYwPeoYsUL7
http://www.w8cso.org/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/401316979888404/ W8CSO 145.49-(94.8Hz)

Holland HAM IS FOR BREAKFAST!
Last Saturday of the month, February 26, Southside Inn, 192 W 35th St, Holland, 9:00am, Back Room - Reserved
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 https://www.facebook.com/HollandAmateurRadioClubK8DAA K8DAA 147.06+(94.8Hz)

26th ANNUAL West Michigan Hams GET OUTTA THE CABIN DINNER, Formerly called “The New Hams Dinner”
SATURDAY, March 12, 2:00 PM At PIZZA RANCH HUDSONVILLE, 3492 Chicago Dr, Hudsonville, MI 49426
https://pizzaranch.com/locations/mi/hudsonville/3492-chicago-dr
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/JciACcnFUgu1x3FZ6
SPONSORED BY (as of press time): Grand Rapids Amateur Radio Association W8DC, Lowell Amateur Radio Club W8LRC.
BRING YOUR SIGNIFICANT OTHER, the KIDS, FRIENDS, anyone involved or interested in ham radio is welcome, regardless of any or no club affiliation. In tradition, we especially like to encourage and welcome any new licensees or new to the area hams. Dress casual.
LET THE NEW HAMS KNOW WE WELCOME THEM and enjoy each others company. And you don’t want to miss out on the door prizes, nothing spectacular like a new rig, but a prize is a prize. We’ll all have a good time!
Buffet style including pizza, fried chicken to make the Colonel jealous, fixin's, desert and beverage. Pay at the door, proceed to the reserved room. Normal restaurant rates + tax, gratuity. Proceed to the reserved room.
All attendees must purchase a buffet.
No reservations, just show up. Questions? Contact ny8d at w8dc.org (616)438-1464

VE Testing, Allegan County ARC, 4th Saturday odd months, March 26, 9AM, Martin Township Community Building, 998 Templeton St, Martin, MI 49070.
https://www.facebook.com/events/276392657844787/?ref=newsfeed
http://ac8rc.org/?page_id=53 mailto:w8rmn at arrl.net Map: https://goo.gl/maps/xzHwtCHFAGM2

LONG RANGE FORECAST:

5th Annual IRA OPEN HOUSE & SITE CLEANUP, Saturday, October 1, 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

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)

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

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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

Vintage Electronics Expo, Saturday, January 29
Location: Burton Manor, 27777 Schoolcraft, Livonia, MI 48150
Website: https://www.thevee.org/
Schedule: https://www.thevee.org/?page_id=5434
Sponsor: Michigan Antique Radio Club
Contact: MVEC Winter Expo, 311 Woodsworth St., Ferndale, MI 48220

Cherryland Amateur Radio Club 48th Annual Swap-N-Shop, Saturday, February 12
Location: St. Francis High School Gymnasium, 123 E 11th St., Traverse City, MI 49684
Website: http://cherrylandarc.com/?page_id=56
Flier: http://cherrylandarc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Swap-Flyer-2022-v2.png
Sponsor: Cherryland Amateur Radio Club
Type: ARRL Hamfest
Talk-In: 146.86-(114.8Hz)
Public Contact: Joe Erlewein , N8CN
830 Floresta St Traverse City, MI 49686
Phone: 231-668-4223 Email: joe at n8cn.org

LaPorte Indiana Cabin Fever Hamfest , Saturday, February 26
Location: LaPorte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge St., LaPorte, IN
Website: https://lpcarc.org/hamfest/
Flier: https://lpcarc.org/hamfest/Hamfest2022.pdf
Sponsor: LaPorte County Amateur Radio Club
Type: ARRL Hamfest
Talk-In: 146.610-(131.8Hz)
Public Contact: Brian Salzer , KB9HMR, 2284 West Elm LaPorte, IN 46350
Phone: 219-851-2133 Email: cabinfeverhamfest at gmail.com

Livonia Amateur Radio Club 51st Annual Swap & Shop, Saturday, February 26
Location: VFW Post 345, 27345 Schoolcraft Rd., Redford, MI 48239
Website: https://livoniaarc.com/larc-annual-swap-and-shop/
Sponsor: Livonia Amateur Radio Club
Type: ARRL Hamfest
Talk-In: 145.35-(100Hz)
Public Contact: Doris Foley , K8DXJ, PO Box 51532, Livonia, MI 48151
Phone: 734-941-5043 Email: swap at livoniaarc.com

Crossroads Hamfest (Kalamazoo), Saturday, March 19
Location: Wings Stadium complex at 3600 Vanrick Dr., Kalamazoo Township, MI 49001. (However, 3705 Vanrick or 42.2544796N, 85.533357W will give you better directions from your GPS)
Website: https://www.w8df.com/index.php?content=hamfest
Flier: https://www.w8df.com/hamfest/hamfest2022.pdf
Talk-in: 147.00+(94.8Hz)
Phone: 269-815-8007 Email: smarshamfest at gmail.com?subject=Hamfest

Toledo Mobile Radio Association Hamfest and Computer Fair, Sunday, March 20
Location: Owens Community College, 30335 Oregon Road, Perrysburg, OH 43551
Website: http://tmrahamradio.org/hamfest.php
Flier: http://tmrahamradio.org/Hamfest/hamfest-flyer.pdf
Sponsor: Toledo Mobile Radio Association
Type: ARRL Hamfest
Talk-In: 147.27+(103.5Hz)
Public Contact: Brian Harrington WD8MXR, 4463 Holly Hill Drive, Toledo, OH 43614
Phone: 419-385-5624 Email: wd8mxr at gmail.com

Wexaukee ARC Cadillac Hamfest, Saturday, May 7.
Location: Mackinaw Trail Middle School, 8401 S. Mackinaw Trail, Cadillac, MI 49601
Website: http://www.wexaukeearc.org
Flier: https://www.wexaukeearc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2022-Swap-Flyer.pdf
Sponsor: Wexaukee Amateur Radio Club
Type: ARRL Hamfest
Talk-In: 146.98-
Public Contact: Thomas Warnock WB8WIV, 817 Third Avenue Cadillac, MI 46601
Phone: 231-775-8767 Email: wb8wiv.tom at gmail.com

Dayton Hamvention, Friday-Sunday, May 20-22
Location: Greene County Fairgrounds and Expo Center, 120 Fairgrounds Road, Xenia, OH 45385
Website: http://hamvention.org
Sponsor: Dayton Amateur Radio Association
Type: ARRL Hamfest
Talk-In: 146.94-(123.0)
Public Contact: Henry Ruminski W8HJR, PO Box 44, Dayton, OH 45401-0044
Phone: 1-937-232-9272 Email: henry.ruminski at wright.edu

GMARC Trunk Swap, Saturdays, May 21, June 18, July 16, August 20, September 17
Location: Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Avenue, Shelby Township, 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 48317
Phone: 248-346-2733 Email: BobbyCorr at att.net

IRA Hudsonville Hamfest, Saturday, June 4
Location: Hudsonville Fairgrounds, 5235 Park Ave, Hudsonville, MI 49426
Website: http://w8ira.org/hudsonville-hamfest/
Flier: http://w8ira.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/IRA-Hamfest-2022-Full-Sheet.pdf
Sponsor: Independent Repeater Association
Type: ARRL Hamfest
Talk-In: 147.16 + (94.8Hz)
Public Contact: Tom Bosscher K8TB, 3148 Rosewood, Hudsonville, MI 49426
Phone: 616-209-9296 Email: hamfest at w8ira.org

Flying Beers International Hamfest, Sunday, June 5
Location: Fraternal Order of Police 130, 2233 Burdette Street, Ferndale, MI 48220
Website: http://flyingbeers.org
Flier: https://www.facebook.com/FlyingBeersInternational/photos/a.389403181782782/960854711304290/
Sponsor: K8FBI Radio Club
Type: ARRL Hamfest
Talk-In: 442.600+(123Hz)
Public Contact: Sean McCarthy WX8L, 2224 MARLOW Warren, MI 48092
Phone: (586) 218-3020 Email: K8FBI at arrl.net

Elkhart East Hamfest, Saturday, August 6
Location: Northern Indiana Event Center, 21565 Executive Parkway, Elkhart, IN 46514
Website: http://elkharteasthamfest.com
Flier: https://elkharteasthamfest.com/images/2022-EEHamfestFlyer.pdf
Sponsor: Northern Indiana K9DEW Repeater Network
Type: ARRL Hamfest
Talk-In: 145.430-(141.3Hz)
Public Contact: Dewey Thrash K9DEW, PO BOX 772, Bristol, IN 46507
Phone: 574-370-2436 Email: dewey at k9dew.com

GRAHamfest 2022 (Grand Rapids Area Hamfest), Saturday September 10
Save the date, more details later.

Central Michigan Amateur Radio Club Hamfest, Saturday, September 10
Location: Okemos Convention Center, 2187 University Park, Okemos, MI 48805
Sponsor: Central Michigan Amateur Radio Club
Website: https://www.centralmiarc.com/hamfest.php
Type: ARRL Hamfest
Talk-In: 145.390-(100Hz)
Public Contact: Daniel Dembinski KD8YDE, 9749 Peacock Road, Laingsburg, MI 48848
Phone: 517-512-9846 Email: kd8yde at inbox.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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