[MIham] AMATEUR RADIO EVENTS Grand Rapids Area May

FSK [email protected]
Sun, 2 May 2004 03:47:58 -0400 

Personal note, sorry about missing Aptil events. Computer took a dive. Got a
diffrent (not new) computer going and files transfered finally, among doing
other life's activities.


The following events are scheduled in the Grand Rapids area for May 2004 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, May 7, 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:[email protected]  Those helping with
communications at the Fifth Third Bank River Run the following morning, May
8, (more needed, see below how to volunteer) should pick up assignments /
packets at this meeting.
NOTE: THE JUNE 4 MEETING will be at the Hudsonville Fairgrounds, evening
before the IRA's Hamfestival. Come out as early as you can to lend a hand
with setup. Be part of the annual "Roadkill-Chilli" potluck at 7PM, a feast
to die for. The GRARA meeting follows the potluck. A Hamfestival ticket
purchase is NOT required for Friday activities only, but it you are highly
encouraged to plan on attending this great Saturday event. If you have a
tent or camper, just stay the night. Info at http://www.w8hvg.org

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:[email protected]

This Month's VE Amateur Radio license exams is Friday, May 14, 6:30PM, at
the Red Cross Building. All Walk-ins.
http://www.w8dc.org/ve.htm

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We are still in need of hams for the River Bank Run, Saturday,
May 8.  Need to contact me ASAP if you can help. Either at 616 291 1869
or [email protected]

Must to be on post at 6:30 am and have a 2 meter capable 2 meter radio.

If your a member of a club please post this to your clubs email list if
possible.

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The monthly meeting of the Lowell Amateur Radio Club (LARC) is Saturday, May
8. 9AM social, 10AM meeting at Lowell City Airport, 730 Lincoln Lake Ave SE
just north of Lowell between Main St (Hwy M-21) and Vergennes St. Talk-in
145.27-(94.8Hz)  http://www.qsl.net/w8lrc  mailto:[email protected]

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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, May 8, 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:[email protected] or mailto:[email protected] for more information.

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The monthly meeting of the Michigan Amateur Radio Alliance (MARA) is
Wednesday May 12, 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:[email protected]

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DAYTON HAMVENTION (May 14-16)NOTES: GRARA will have outside sales sites
3148, 3149, same as previous years. Got an item or two to sell? Need a place
to rest or drop off a load of goodies? Got a few moments to help watch the
booth? You are certainly welcome. Questions? contact
mailto:[email protected]?subject=Hamvention
More info on the Dayton Hamvention: http://www.hamvention.org

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West Michigan Traffic Net meets Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Friday
nights at 9pm on 145.27. The purpose of this net is to handle NTS Traffic
coming into West Michigan. All are welcome to check in. We also are an inlet
for outgoing traffic as well.
The other net is the informal 6mtr AM net that meets every Sunday  from
8-9am. This net originates in Grand Rapids.

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GREAT LAKES QSO PARTY, Saturday May 29th 2004 sponsored by Michigan DX
Association
To all Great Lakes Area Hams!
This May 29th will mark the 3rd running of the Great Lakes Qso Party. This
contest covers much more than just a single state. It covers over 700
counties in the following States and Provinces.
Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, New York, Wisconsin,
Pennsylvania and Ontario, Canada. The GLQP is the largest Regional Qso Party
in the nation! We offer a Trophy for SSB and CW. Our Sponsors are the
Michigan DX Association and ComDaC. This will be the 3rd running of this
event. It is fitting that the Great Lakes Qso is based in Michigan and
always has been. We will allow Online Log summaries and you may also use
paper logging. You may use any logging program you prefer as long as we
receive your final score and summary. Genlog supports the GLQP and in the
future we hope to be supported by N3FJP software.If you are your clubs
webmaster,we would greatly appreciate a link to our site

More information on the Great Lakes Qso Party can be found on our website
below! http://www.mdxa1.org/1aglqp.html

73 and see you on May 29th

Chuck LeMarbre  W8VOM

Secretary and Webmaster...Michigan DX Association

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HAMFESTIVAL, Hudsonville Fairgrounds, west of Grand Rapids, Saturday, June
5. Friday evening activities, "Roadkill-Chilli" potluck 7:PM. Overnight
camping $10 includes electric hookup. General admission 8AM, vendor setup
Friday evening and 6AM Saturday. Tickets $5, 8 ft inside tables $8 ea,
outside "trunk spaces" $6 for 10 ft. VE Exams 10:30. Michigan Repeater
Council quarterly meeting 1PM. Vintage & Military radio and Alternative
energy exhibits. TI 147.16+(94.8Hz). Info at http://www.w8hvg.org Contact
Kathy aft 4PM (616)698-6627 or Independent Repeater Association, 562 92nd St
SE, Byron Center, MI 49315

Other upcoming swaps:
GRAHamfest 2��4, Grand Rapids, Saturday, September 11
http://www.w8dc.org/swap.htm

GREAT LAKESHORE SUPER SWAP & ARRL MICHIGAN SECTION CONVENTION, Holland,
Friday evening November 5, Saturday November 6. http://www.hollandarc.org

Of course there are plenty others throughout the sate and the land. A
comprehensive list is available at http://www.arrl.org/hamfests.html

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I can not promote events I don't know about. Send any event information,
updates, or corrections you have to
mailto:[email protected]?subject=AR_events

73 Jack NY8D