From jamelar@juno.com  Thu Jul 10 15:37:39 2003
From: jamelar@juno.com (Jack Amelar)
Date: Thu, 10 Jul 2003 10:37:39 -0400
Subject: [MIham] Amateur Radio events July
Message-ID: <20030710.103753.-144213.0.jamelar@juno.com>

The following events are scheduled in the Grand Rapids area for July 2003
and beyond. Anyone interested are welcome at these events.
See note at end of listings to notify of corrections and ADDITIONS.

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The Michigan Antique Radio Club is holding it's 18th Annual EXTRAVAGANZA
/ Convention. Open air flea market, seminars, auction, hospitality,
exhibits, etc. At the Holiday Inn South, Lansing, I-96 exit 104. No
charge for wandering flea market, $15 registration (includes family) for
all else. http://www.michiganantiqueradio.org  mailto:donsradio@aol.com

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The next BOARD OF DIRECTORS meeting of the Grand Rapids Amateur Radio
Association (GRARA)is Friday, July 11, 7PM, at the American Red Cross
building, 1050 Fuller Ave NE between the Ford I-196 expressway and
Leonard ST. Talk-in 147.26+(94.8Hz) http://www.w8dc.org/ 
mailto:officer@w8dc.org
DUE TO THE FIRST FRIDAY falling on the Independence Day holiday, there
was no general membership meeting for July. The next meeting is Friday
August 1.

NEWSLETTER DUE DATE for the upcoming COMBINED GRARA, MARA, and LARC
newletter, GRAHamfest promotion is the August 1 GRARA meeting. This
newsletter goes yo nearly 1400 recipients. If you have an article for
submission, sent it to mailto:kc8nka@arrl.net?subject=Newsletter

The W8DC ham shack at the Red Cross building is open for use Wednesdays
7:15PM to about 9 or after. Be sure to have a copy of your license if you
wish to operate.  mailto:n8dgd@w8dc.org

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DAPR, the Downtown Amateur Packet Radio Group of Grand Rapids, meets for
breakfast the Saturday after the first Friday of each month, at 8AM. New
Beginnings Restaurant, 1455 Michigan St NE.  Anyone interested in digital
modes is invited to attend.  Contact mailto:n8lrf@w8dc.org or
mailto:w8ipn@w8dc.org for more information.

"The next meeting of  DAPR ("dapper"), the Downtown Amateur Packet Radio 
Group of Grand Rapids is Saturday, July 5th at 8:00 am at the New 
Beginnings Restaurant, 1455 Michigan St NE.  Use the Fuller exit off of 
I-196 then go east on Michigan.  "Talk-in" is on 146.760/R.  Anyone 
interested in digital modes is invited to attend."

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The monthly meeting of the Michigan Amateur Radio Alliance (MARA) is
Wednesday August 13, 7:30PM, at the Steepletown building,SW corner of 5th
St and Davis NW. Talk-in 145.23-(94.8Hz) http://www.w8usa.org 
mailto:w8usa@arrl.net

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The monthly meeting of the Lowell Amateur Radio Club (LARC) is Saturday,
July 11. 9AM social, 10AM meeting at Lowell High School. Talk-in
145.27-(94.8Hz)  http://www.qsl.net/w8lrc  mailto:w8lrc@k8sn.org

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Upcoming area hamfests:

Michigan Antique Radio Club's EXTARVAGANZA (see above)

Saturday, September 13. "GRAHamfest" (Grand Rapids Area Hamfest) Forest
Hills Northern High School, Grand Rapids Township.
http://www.w8dc.org/swap.htm mailto:hamfest@w8dc.org Spr: GRARA, MARA,
LARC

Saturday, November 1. MICHIGAN STATE ARRL CONVENTION, Zeeland Public High
School. http://www.k8daa.org Spr: Holland ARC

Saturday, January 3, 2004. "NEW YEAR HAMFEST" Lowell High School. Spr:
ARGYL

WHO SAYS YOU CAN'T SHOP FOR HAM GEAR IN GRAND RAPIDS?
Listings for hamfests and conventions in North America can be found at
http://www.arrl.org/hamfests.html

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I can't promote events I don't know about. Send any event information,
updates, or corrections you have to
mailto:ny8d@arrl.net?subject=AR_events

73 Jack NY8D 


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From dfischer@usol.com  Fri Jul 11 01:40:54 2003
From: dfischer@usol.com (Duane Fischer, W8DBF)
Date: Thu, 10 Jul 2003 20:40:54 -0400
Subject: [MIham] Test
Message-ID: <200307110041.h6B0f9V20749@hades.usol.com>

	


From dfischer@usol.com  Tue Jul 15 02:50:59 2003
From: dfischer@usol.com (Duane Fischer, W8DBF)
Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2003 21:50:59 -0400
Subject: [MIham] W8DBF Has Left The Stage -
Message-ID: <200307150151.h6F1prV30433@hades.usol.com>

	
As announced during the Sunday July 13th HCI 20 meter Net, I am leaving all
things Hallicrafters, vintage, SWL and pretty much everything else, 
indefinitely	
	
If any of you encounter a problem with any list I currently administrate, please
contact Al Waller, K3TKJ, at: k3tkj@qsl.net He will be handling things until
return. 	
	
Briefly, i went for a routine doctor's visit a week ago today. It was time for
my annual physical anyhow, so while I was there I had the blood work done. 	
	
The next day the doctor called and told me that he wanted me in the hospital
immediately for a three unit, (pint) transfusion. I was stunned. My hemoglobin
was 6.8, less than half of normal. Everything to do with Iron was a mile below
the bottom of the scale. Such as Iron from 35-150, mine was 7. Additional blood
tests showed the only thing wrong with my blood, was almost no Iron. Hence, the
bone marrow uses Iron to produce hemoglobin, and I had no Iron. What hemoglobin
was stored in reserve in the liver had been used up. I was alive, he was not
sure why, but running on less than the fumes from an empty gas tank.        	
	
Then he totally knocked me off the chair when he told me the probable cause was
advanced colon cancer. I had not had any signs of blood in the urine or stool,
and the urine test showed none whatsoever. 	
	
Tomorrow morning I am in the hospital for a transfusion. Then more blood work.
Then I am in the hospital for colon, stomach and other intrusive tests. The
normal six to eight week waiting period is being waived, as he figures I won't
be alive by then. 	
	
That is a brief overview of what has happened to cause me to put my life on
hold. I hope there is not a SK sale in my near future and I hope I will survive
whatever is going on inside me. Frankly, right now, my future is hour by hour.
Why am I still home? Well, first I had to get some areas of my life taken care
of in the event I could not manage them myself and second because I am too
blasted determined to continue on and pretend this is not really happening. But
if I get any weaker, I won't be here, so it is time to put my life in God's
hands, do what the doctor says and try to think positive thoughts. I am not yet
ready to write Frogzilla's last chapter! 	
	
Keep the Hallicrafters, and other vintage tube gear, glowing for me and keep
this list active, productive and peaceful. If there is any way to be on the air
Wednesday night, I will be there! If it is possible to do the Saturday and
Sunday Nets, I will be there! But if I am not there, I hope that one or two of
you will step up to the plate and pinch hit for me as NCS. 	
	
Keep the HCI web site furnished with material and help the Web Master Fred
Mooney, KA1DGL, keep it going. Fred and I have carried the web site on our
shoulders through thick and thin. Craig Carter has done a marvelous job handling
the 'forsale-swap' area the past year and a half. (thank you Craig!) Whether I
go on, or not, I want the HCI concept, the HCI Nets and the HCI web site to
survive. So please keep those things that still go glow in the night lit.  	
	
I will not be answering e-mail for a while, but if I am able, I will be reading
it. If I have the strength, I 'may' answer a few now and then.   	
	
Take care my friends, thank you for everything over the years, keep Frogzilla
out of the Sport's Illustrated swim suit photo sessions, keep those Halli's lit
and God willing, I shall return. 	
	
Duane Fischer, W8DBF/W9WZE	
dfischer@usol.com   	



From n8uvi@pathwaynet.com  Mon Jul 21 12:20:51 2003
From: n8uvi@pathwaynet.com (FSK)
Date: Mon, 21 Jul 2003 07:20:51 -0400
Subject: [MIham] 6 mtr AM Net
Message-ID: <000f01c34f7a$252fcd40$0b01a8c0@mylab>

6 mtr AM Net
every Sunday morning from 8-9am. This is an ongoing net. Check in anytime!
DE
WD8USA   ...-.-
Checkout My Place on the Web @ http://www.qsl.net/n8uvi

       --... ...--  ..-. .-. .- -. -.-   -. ---.. ..- ...- ..

The person that doesn't do anything, Doesn't make mistakes!

Give me a firm spot on which to stand, and I will move the earth.

                                                    --Archimedes--



From dfischer@usol.com  Mon Jul 21 23:38:51 2003
From: dfischer@usol.com (Duane Fischer, W8DBF)
Date: Mon, 21 Jul 2003 18:38:51 -0400
Subject: [MIham] 6 mtr AM Net
Message-ID: <200307212245.h6LMj7V17465@hades.usol.com>

The frequency?	


----------
From: FSK <n8uvi@pathwaynet.com>
To: MIham <miham@mailman.qth.net>; LARC <w8lrc@mailman.qth.net>
Subject: [MIham] 6 mtr AM Net
Date: Monday, July 21, 2003 7:20 AM

6 mtr AM Net
every Sunday morning from 8-9am. This is an ongoing net. Check in anytime!
DE
WD8USA   ...-.-
Checkout My Place on the Web @ http://www.qsl.net/n8uvi

       --... ...--  ..-. .-. .- -. -.-   -. ---.. ..- ...- ..

The person that doesn't do anything, Doesn't make mistakes!

Give me a firm spot on which to stand, and I will move the earth.

                                                    --Archimedes--


_______________________________________________
MIham mailing list
MIham@mailman.qth.net
http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/miham

From w8iss@amsat.org  Wed Jul 23 00:08:38 2003
From: w8iss@amsat.org (James French W8ISS)
Date: Tue, 22 Jul 2003 19:08:38 -0400
Subject: [MIham] Fw: Hams Assist in Manhunt!
Message-ID: <3F1DC3F6.1050406@amsat.org>

Thought I would pass this along. It came from the local SATERN leadership.

James W8ISS

=================================================================
Subject:    Fw: Hams Assist in Manhunt!



The Jim Wades WB8SIW in the story is a SATERN member.

---------- Forwarded Message ----------

15 July 2003

NEWS STORY............MICHIGAN RADIO AMATEURS ASSIST IN CRIMINAL
INVESTIGATION AND
MANHUNT.


On July 6, a Michigan radio amateur by the name of Scott Woodring (KC8JNG)
shot and killed a
Michigan State Police Officer during a routine arrest on a warrant for
solicitation of a minor, resulting
in a tense standoff with law enforcement.  Mr. Woodring was a member of the
Christian Identity
movement, an organization that promotes racist and antisemetic views along
with an anti-government
agenda.

On Monday, July 7, after a standoff that had continued from the previous
day,
Mr. Woodring escaped during a law enforcement shift change, resulting in a
nearly
week-long manhunt for the suspect throughout Western Michigan.

Shortly after the escape of Mr. Woodring, James Wades (WB8SIW), the
Michigan Section
Emergency Coordinator / State RACES Officer requested that the Newaygo
County Emergency
Coordinator establish an intercept operation in the area of Fremont to
identify any possible
transmissions from the suspect.  This request was based on the fact that
Mr. Woodring had utilized
Amateur Radio frequencies and equipment to communicate with fellow members
of the Christian
Identity movement.  Mr. Woodring was also known to have recruited a number
of like-minded
individuals into the Amateur Radio Service and may have purchased two-meter
FM transceivers for
use by fellow members of his organization.

Operators were asked to monitor seldom used frequencies both within and
adjacent to the VHF
Amateur Radio allocations.  An additional announcement was broadcast to
Emergency
Coordinators and selected RACES personnel throughout Michigan requesting
information on any
transmission heard from Mr. Woodring.

On Friday, July 11 at 5:18 PM, Mr. Bill Hubbard (WD8MKG) of Holton,
Michigan reported an
intercept of communications between Mr. Woodring and another radio amateur
located in Fremont,
Michigan.  This was promptly reported to the SEC shortly thereafter.  This
information was
transmitted verbally to Michigan State Police Operations Desk at 5:39 PM.
A follow-up facsimile
was transmitted to MSP Operations from the West Branch MSP Post at
approximately 6:20 PM.

MSP Investigators subsequently requested assistance from the Department of
Defense and Federal
Communications Commission in order to establish radio direction finding
capabilities.  When help
was not forthcoming, a call was placed to the SEC requesting these
capabilities through the Amateur
Radio Service.

A radio direction finding team was dispatched from Kent County RACES,
arriving at the MSP
command post shortly thereafter.  This team was placed under the
supervision of the District 6
Emergency Coordinator, Mr. Tom Vandermel (KB8VEE).  Subsequent assistance
was obtained
from RACES members in Ottawa and Muskegon Counties.

In addition to those resources in the immediate area, a team from Kalamazoo
County RACES was
placed on standby along with a Civil Air Patrol team from the Mt. Clemens
area.  These later teams
were not utilized due to the distances involved and the fact that adequate
staff was available in
nearby Counties.

The radio direction finding activities continued until approximately 5 AM
on Sunday, July 13 when
Mr. Woodring was located based on a tip from a local resident.  He was
subsequently shot to death
when he leveled an assault rifle at officers and refused to comply with
directives.

RACES members provided 494 staff-hours to the operation, most of which were
contributed during
the 36-hour period when radio direction finding activites were being
conducted.  Michigan State
Police officials expressed genuine appreciation for the efforts of the
Amateur Radio teams.
Considerable positive feedback has been received from a variety of senior
officers who now have
an "expanded" view of Amateur Radio capabilities.




From n8jsn" <n8jsn@n8jsn.org  Wed Jul 23 00:29:47 2003
From: n8jsn" <n8jsn@n8jsn.org (n8jsn)
Date: Tue, 22 Jul 2003 19:29:47 -0400
Subject: [MIham] Fw: Hams Assist in Manhunt!
References: <3F1DC3F6.1050406@amsat.org>
Message-ID: <000601c350a9$29239a00$24bdfea9@laptop>

This was a great opportunity for amateurs to help change what people thought
of us.  When we encountered the first Law enforcement officers on scene some
were unsure of dealing with us because of the suspect.    After a few minute
conversation with every officer we encountered we changed that view point
very quickly.  My team did an awesome job during this operation.   We had 16
members from Kent, plus about 6-10 more from the Ottawa and Muskegon.


ARO Jeff Nawrot
Kent County RACES
District 6 ERT
Pager-616-564-1441
Emergency (877) 827-4861
www.kcest.org / www.n8jsn.org

p.s.  If there are any amateur radio operators from Kent County on this list
and are not already members of the Kent County ARPSC please email me
n8jsn@n8jsn.org and we can talk.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "James French W8ISS" <w8iss@amsat.org>
To: <miham@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2003 7:08 PM
Subject: [MIham] Fw: Hams Assist in Manhunt!


Thought I would pass this along. It came from the local SATERN leadership.

James W8ISS

=================================================================
Subject:    Fw: Hams Assist in Manhunt!



The Jim Wades WB8SIW in the story is a SATERN member.

---------- Forwarded Message ----------

15 July 2003

NEWS STORY............MICHIGAN RADIO AMATEURS ASSIST IN CRIMINAL
INVESTIGATION AND
MANHUNT.


On July 6, a Michigan radio amateur by the name of Scott Woodring (KC8JNG)
shot and killed a
Michigan State Police Officer during a routine arrest on a warrant for
solicitation of a minor, resulting
in a tense standoff with law enforcement.  Mr. Woodring was a member of the
Christian Identity
movement, an organization that promotes racist and antisemetic views along
with an anti-government
agenda.

On Monday, July 7, after a standoff that had continued from the previous
day,
Mr. Woodring escaped during a law enforcement shift change, resulting in a
nearly
week-long manhunt for the suspect throughout Western Michigan.

Shortly after the escape of Mr. Woodring, James Wades (WB8SIW), the
Michigan Section
Emergency Coordinator / State RACES Officer requested that the Newaygo
County Emergency
Coordinator establish an intercept operation in the area of Fremont to
identify any possible
transmissions from the suspect.  This request was based on the fact that
Mr. Woodring had utilized
Amateur Radio frequencies and equipment to communicate with fellow members
of the Christian
Identity movement.  Mr. Woodring was also known to have recruited a number
of like-minded
individuals into the Amateur Radio Service and may have purchased two-meter
FM transceivers for
use by fellow members of his organization.

Operators were asked to monitor seldom used frequencies both within and
adjacent to the VHF
Amateur Radio allocations.  An additional announcement was broadcast to
Emergency
Coordinators and selected RACES personnel throughout Michigan requesting
information on any
transmission heard from Mr. Woodring.

On Friday, July 11 at 5:18 PM, Mr. Bill Hubbard (WD8MKG) of Holton,
Michigan reported an
intercept of communications between Mr. Woodring and another radio amateur
located in Fremont,
Michigan.  This was promptly reported to the SEC shortly thereafter.  This
information was
transmitted verbally to Michigan State Police Operations Desk at 5:39 PM.
A follow-up facsimile
was transmitted to MSP Operations from the West Branch MSP Post at
approximately 6:20 PM.

MSP Investigators subsequently requested assistance from the Department of
Defense and Federal
Communications Commission in order to establish radio direction finding
capabilities.  When help
was not forthcoming, a call was placed to the SEC requesting these
capabilities through the Amateur
Radio Service.

A radio direction finding team was dispatched from Kent County RACES,
arriving at the MSP
command post shortly thereafter.  This team was placed under the
supervision of the District 6
Emergency Coordinator, Mr. Tom Vandermel (KB8VEE).  Subsequent assistance
was obtained
from RACES members in Ottawa and Muskegon Counties.

In addition to those resources in the immediate area, a team from Kalamazoo
County RACES was
placed on standby along with a Civil Air Patrol team from the Mt. Clemens
area.  These later teams
were not utilized due to the distances involved and the fact that adequate
staff was available in
nearby Counties.

The radio direction finding activities continued until approximately 5 AM
on Sunday, July 13 when
Mr. Woodring was located based on a tip from a local resident.  He was
subsequently shot to death
when he leveled an assault rifle at officers and refused to comply with
directives.

RACES members provided 494 staff-hours to the operation, most of which were
contributed during
the 36-hour period when radio direction finding activites were being
conducted.  Michigan State
Police officials expressed genuine appreciation for the efforts of the
Amateur Radio teams.
Considerable positive feedback has been received from a variety of senior
officers who now have
an "expanded" view of Amateur Radio capabilities.



_______________________________________________
MIham mailing list
MIham@mailman.qth.net
http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/miham



From w8iss@amsat.org  Wed Jul 23 23:09:06 2003
From: w8iss@amsat.org (James French W8ISS)
Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2003 18:09:06 -0400
Subject: [MIham] W8DBF Has Left The Stage -
In-Reply-To: <200307150151.h6F1prV30433@hades.usol.com>
References: <200307150151.h6F1prV30433@hades.usol.com>
Message-ID: <3F1F0782.4000507@amsat.org>

Just wondering how Duane is doing?

Saw a couple of messages from him after his message about his health , 
so I am
assuming that he's still around and kicking....

James W8ISS


From n8uvi@pathwaynet.com  Thu Jul 24 03:05:43 2003
From: n8uvi@pathwaynet.com (FSK)
Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2003 22:05:43 -0400
Subject: [MIham] 6 mtr AM Net
Message-ID: <000d01c35188$17c822a0$0b01a8c0@mylab>

6 mtr AM Net Frequency is: 50.400
every Sunday morning from 8-9am. This is an ongoing net. Check in anytime!
DE
WD8USA   ...-.-

Checkout My Place on the Web @ http://www.qsl.net/n8uvi

       --... ...--  ..-. .-. .- -. -.-   -. ---.. ..- ...- ..

The person that doesn't do anything, Doesn't make mistakes!

Give me a firm spot on which to stand, and I will move the earth.

                                                    --Archimedes--



From dfischer@usol.com  Thu Jul 24 19:29:55 2003
From: dfischer@usol.com (Duane Fischer, W8DBF)
Date: Thu, 24 Jul 2003 14:29:55 -0400
Subject: [MIham] W8DBF Has Left The Stage -
Message-ID: <200307241833.h6OIXdV23666@hades.usol.com>

W8DBF is undergoing medical tests presently. Home sometimes, at the doctor's
office and at the hospital. He is losing blood, they just are not sure why yet.	
	
Shelly Carpenter, daughter	


----------
From: James French W8ISS <w8iss@amsat.org>
To: 
Cc: miham@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [MIham] W8DBF Has Left The Stage -
Date: Wednesday, July 23, 2003 6:09 PM

Just wondering how Duane is doing?

Saw a couple of messages from him after his message about his health , 
so I am
assuming that he's still around and kicking....

James W8ISS

_______________________________________________
MIham mailing list
MIham@mailman.qth.net
http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/miham

From n8uvi@pathwaynet.com  Thu Jul 24 20:35:17 2003
From: n8uvi@pathwaynet.com (FSK)
Date: Thu, 24 Jul 2003 15:35:17 -0400
Subject: [MIham] Great Lakes Division Awards
Message-ID: <000501c3521a$b7ab73c0$0b01a8c0@mylab>

Please distribute this far and wide to all your mailing lists,
reflectors,
newsletter editors, etc, etc., and talk it up at meetings and
hamfests for
the next month (deadline is 8/15). Thanks! 73, Gary KI4LA


Nomination Call for the Great Lakes Division Awards


GEORGE S. WILSON III W4OYI GREAT LAKES DIVISION AWARD

The Radio Amateur in the Great Lakes Division whose lifetime
achievement
record merits recognition for outstanding contribution to the Amateur
Radio
Service. He or she is active on the air and in Amateur Radio
organizations.
The Wilson recipient is an all-around Amateur whose lifetime
activities,
attitudes, and achievements might serve as an example to others.  At
the
time of nomination, nominees must either have been licensed Radio
Amateurs
for at least 30 year and/or be at least 50 yeas of age.  Emphasis is
placed
on service to others rather than self, diversity of Amateur Radio
interests
and Activities, evidence of continuing self-challenge via Amateur
Radio, and
outstanding contributions to Amateur Radio. Devotion to Amateur Radio
is
balanced with attention to work responsibilities and family life.
This award
is presented at the discretion of the Awards Committee and Director,
not
necessarily every year.

AMATEUR OF THE YEAR

The Radio Amateur in the Great Lakes Division whose outstanding
record in
the year preceding nomination merits recognition for contributions to
the
Amateur Radio Service. The Amateur of the Year,  is an all-around
Amateur
whose activities, attitudes and achievements may serve as a guiding
example
to others.  Devotion to Amateur Radio is balanced with attention to
work
responsibilities and family life.   In selecting the award recipient,
emphasis is placed on service to others rather than self, diversity of
Amateur Radio interest and activities, evidence of continuing
self-challenge, and outstanding contributions to Amateur Radio.

TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

The Radio Amateur(s) in the Great Lakes Division whose technical
excellence
exemplifies "continuation of the Amateur's proven ability to
contribute to
the advancement of the radio art" and whose attitude exemplifies
the highest
dedication to service to others and to science rather than self. 
Particular
value will be placed on evidence of continuing contributions to the
Amateur
Radio Service. Groups of two or more Amateurs may be nominated for a
joint
award in this category. Technical achievement may be demonstrated
through
activities such as the following: publications, research and
development,
creativity in hardware I , software I firmware systems design and
implementation, technical instruction, application of advanced
technology to
public service communications. This award is presented at the
discretion of
the Awards Committee and Director, not necessarily every year.

--
Nominations should include the name, call and address of the nominee,
as
well as a one page statement of support. Email all nominations to the
Great
Lakes Division Awards Committee, Gary Johnston KI4LA, Chair,
<ki4la@arrl.org>,
 or mail to 3056 Hergott Drive, Edgewood KY 41017. The
deadline for nominations is Friday, August 15th, 5:00 pm.  Awards
will be
presented on September 6, 2003, at the Great Lakes Division
Convention in
Findlay. Ohio. See <http://greatlakes.arrl.org> for convention
details



+==========================================================+
   |   INFO FROM THE GREAT LAKES DIVISION CLUB MAILING LIST   |
   +==========================================================+
Nomination Call for the Great Lakes Division Awards

GEORGE S. WILSON III W4OYI GREAT LAKES DIVISION AWARD

The Radio Amateur in the Great Lakes Division whose lifetime
achievement 

record merits recognition for outstanding contribution to the Amateur 
Radio 
Service. He or she is active on the air and in Amateur Radio 
organizations.  
The Wilson recipient is an all-around Amateur whose lifetime
activities, 

attitudes, and achievements might serve as an example to others.  At
the 

time of nomination, nominees must either have been licensed Radio 
Amateurs 
for at least 30 year and/or be at least 50 yeas of age.  Emphasis is 
placed 
on service to others rather than self, diversity of Amateur Radio 
interests 
and Activities, evidence of continuing self-challenge via Amateur
Radio, 
and 
outstanding contributions to Amateur Radio. Devotion to Amateur Radio
is 

balanced with attention to work responsibilities and family life.
This 
award 
is presented at the discretion of the Awards Committee and Director,
not 

necessarily every year.

AMATEUR OF THE YEAR

The Radio Amateur in the Great Lakes Division whose outstanding
record 
in 
the year preceding nomination merits recognition for contributions to 
the 
Amateur Radio Service.  The Amateur of the Year,  is an all-around 
Amateur 
whose activities, attitudes and achievements may serve as a guiding 
example 
to others.  Devotion to Amateur Radio is balanced with attention to
work 

responsibilities and family life.   In selecting the award recipient, 
emphasis is placed on service to others rather than self, diversity
of 
Amateur Radio interest and activities, evidence of continuing 
self-challenge, and outstanding contributions to Amateur Radio.

TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

The Radio Amateur(s) in the Great Lakes Division whose technical 
excellence 
exemplifies "continuation of the Amateur's proven ability to
contribute 
to 
the advancement of the radio art" and whose attitude exemplifies
the 
highest 
dedication to service to others and to science rather than self.  
Particular 
value will be placed on evidence of continuing contributions to the 
Amateur 
Radio Service.  Groups of two or more Amateurs may be nominated for a 
joint 
award in this category. Technical achievement may be demonstrated 
through 
activities such as the following: publications, research and 
development, 
creativity in hardware I , software I firmware systems design and 
implementation, technical instruction, application of advanced 
technology to 
public service communications. This award is presented at the
discretion 
of 
the Awards Committee and Director, not necessarily every year.

--
Nominations should include the name, call and address of the nominee,
as 

well as a one page statement of support. Email all nominations to the 
Great 
Lakes Division Awards Committee, Gary Johnston KI4LA, Chair, 
<ki4la@arrl.org>,
 or mail to 3056 Hergott Drive, Edgewood KY 41017. The 
deadline for nominations is Friday, August 15th, 5:00 pm.  Awards
will 
be 
presented on September 6, 2003, at the Great Lakes Division
Convention 
in 
Findlay. Ohio.

==^================================================================
This email was sent to: w8lrc@arrl.net

Dear Affiliated Club Contacts:

The following URL would be of interest to your club.  Please review.

Thanks,

Sandy Mondro, KG8HM
Affiliated Clubs Coordinator
ARRL, Michigan Section

http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/club/cpw/



Dear Affiliated Clubs Contact,

I have attached a new ARRL Kids' Page which your club might find
interesting.  The page has been created for children who are
interested in
ham radio.  Please review it and tell your members about it.  They
may have
children of their own who are interested or other friends.

Thank you.

 http://www.arrl.org/FandES/ead/youth/

Sandy Mondro, KG8HM
Affiliated Clubs Coordinator
ARRL, Michigan Section


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From jamelar@juno.com  Mon Jul 28 02:10:06 2003
From: jamelar@juno.com (Jack Amelar)
Date: Sun, 27 Jul 2003 21:10:06 -0400
Subject: [MIham] EVENTS - Amateur Radio for August, Grand Rapids Area.
Message-ID: <20030727.211042.-154037.2.jamelar@juno.com>

The following events are scheduled in the Grand Rapids area for August
2003 and beyond. Anyone interested are welcome at these events.
See note at end of listings to notify of corrections and ADDITIONS.

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The next meeting of the Grand Rapids Amateur Radio Association (GRARA)is
Friday, Aug 1, 7PM, at the American Red Cross building, 1050 Fuller Ave
NE between the Ford I-196 expressway and Leonard ST. Talk-in
147.26+(94.8Hz) http://www.w8dc.org/  mailto:officer@w8dc.org

NEWSLETTER DUE DATE for the upcoming COMBINED GRARA, MARA, and LARC
newletter, GRAHamfest promotion is the August 1 GRARA meeting. This
newsletter goes to nearly 1400 recipients. If you have an article for
submission, sent it to mailto:kc8nka@arrl.net?subject=Newsletter
Also a stack of GRAHamfest fliers need to be delivered to area stores. A
stack of fliers, envelopes, and store labels will be at this meeting for
those willing to help promote GRAHamfest

The W8DC ham shack at the Red Cross building is open for use Wednesdays
7:15PM to about 9 or after. Be sure to have a copy of your license if you
wish to operate.  mailto:n8dgd@w8dc.org

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DAPR, the Downtown Amateur Packet Radio Group of Grand Rapids, meets for
breakfast the Saturday after the first Friday of each month, August 2, at
8AM. New Beginnings Restaurant, 1455 Michigan St NE. Use the Fuller exit
(turn south) off of  I-196 then go east on Michigan.  "Talk-in" is on
146.760/R.  Anyone 
interested in digital modes is invited to attend. Contact
mailto:n8lrf@w8dc.org or mailto:w8ipn@w8dc.org for more information.

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>From Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ, Mecosta County EC/RO:
Introduction To Disaster Telecommunications course to be held in Big
Rapids on Saturday, August 2nd at the Masonic Lodge Hall, just north of
Big Rapids on 19-mile road. Talk-in on 146.74 Big Rapids 2-meter
repeater. In addition, everyone's  invited to the Big Rapids monthly club
breakfast prior at 7:30 a.m. at the Big Boy restaurant on State Street in
Big Rapids.
Ed: Advance registration is highly recommended, unfortunatly that
information was not included.

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The monthly meeting of the Lowell Amateur Radio Club (LARC) is Saturday,
Aug 9. 9AM social, 10AM meeting at Lowell High School. Talk-in
145.27-(94.8Hz)  http://www.qsl.net/w8lrc  mailto:w8lrc@k8sn.org

Repeater site grounds maintenance is the following Wednesday, Aug 13,
7PM, at the WODJ-FM Citidel Broadcasting transmitter site. About 6 miles
north of Lowell on Lincoln Lake Ave just north of 3 Mile Rd. TI
145.27-(94.8Hz)

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The monthly meeting of the Michigan Amateur Radio Alliance (MARA) is
Wednesday August 13, 7:30PM, at the Steepletown building,SW corner of 5th
St and Davis NW. Talk-in 145.23-(94.8Hz) http://www.w8usa.org 
mailto:w8usa@arrl.net

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Upcoming area hamfests:

(ARRL Hamfest) Michigan (Jackson) Saturday, August 9. Northwest
Elementary School. Spr: Cascades ARS. 8AM - Noon. Adm $5, tables $10,
trunk spaces $10. TI 146.88(100Hz). Lee Van Alstine KA8VMJ (517)787-7783
mailto:ka8vmj@arrl.net http://www.w8jxn.org

(ARRL Hamfest) Michigan (Grand Rapids) - Sat Sep 13, GRAHamfest 2003
(Grand Rapids Area Hamfest). 8 AM to past Noon. Seller setup 6AM. Spr:
Grand Rapids ARA, Lowell ARC, Michigan ARA. Forest Hills Northern High
School, 3801 Leonard St NE. Hwy I-96 to exit #38 / Hwy M-44, north 1 mile
to Leonard St, turn right (east). Adm: $5, not required of High School or
younger students with student ID. 8 ft reserved (by Sept 2) table $10,
non-reserve 5 ft round table $5. Outside "trunk sales" spaces no
additional charge, ticket req. Friday overnight parking permitted, no
hook ups. VE exams: 10AM all walk-ins (ARRL VEC). TI: 147.26+ (94.8 Hz)
and 146.52 simplex. GRARA, PO Box 3282, Grand Rapids, MI 49501-3282. Ed
Novakowski N8UXN evenings (616) 458-9029 hamfest@w8dc.org
http://www.w8dc.org/swap.htm 

(ARRL Convention) Michigan (Zeeland) Saturday, November 1. MICHIGAN STATE
ARRL CONVENTION, Zeeland Public High School. http://www.k8daa.org Spr:
Holland ARC

(ARRL Hamfest) Michigan (Lowell) Saturday, January 3, 2004. "NEW YEAR
HAMFEST" Lowell High School. Spr: ARGYL

WHO SAYS YOU CAN'T SHOP FOR HAM GEAR IN GRAND RAPIDS?
Listings for hamfests and conventions in North America can be found at
http://www.arrl.org/hamfests.html

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I can't promote events I don't know about. Send any event information,
updates, or corrections you have to
mailto:ny8d@arrl.net?subject=AR_events

73 Jack NY8D 



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