[MIham] Events in the Grand Rapids Area
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n8uvi at localnet.com
Tue Jan 25 17:16:19 EST 2005
Special Events Section:
The following events are scheduled in the Grand Rapids area. Anyone
interested are welcome at these events. See note at end of listings to
notify of corrections and ADDITIONS.
The 10th Annual WELCOME NEW HAMS & NEW TO THE AREA HAMS GET OUTTA THE CABIN
Dinner
Saturday, February 12, 6PM.
OLD COUNTRY BUFFET, 785 Center Dr NW, Grand Rapids-Walker / Alpine Twp.
>From the I-96 expressway, exit Alpine Ave Hwy M-37 north (exit 30). Go first
traffic light (Center Dr), turn right / east. When arriving, go through the
normal line, then go directly to the L shape area in the back unless you are
a new ham or new area move-in ham since last year's dinner. If you are new,
meet with club representative at the entrance, sponsoring organizations want
this to be our treat!
BRING YOUR SIGNIFICANT OTHER, FRIENDS, and the KIDS can come too! Dress
casual. LET THE NEW ONES KNOW WE WELCOME THEM, and enjoy each other's
company without the need to split so not to miss that hamfest deal! 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 have a good time!
Buffet style. Cost is about $10. No reservations, just show up.
Questions, contact: Doug KC8EGM kc8egm at localnet.com (616)363-4692
Annual WEST MICHIGAN HAM OF THE YEAR AWARD
recognizing someone in the area for exceptional service to the
ham community and public service, is presented at this dinner.
For more information and/or to make a nomination,
visit http://www.w8usa.org/HOYINTRO.htm
Don't be snooty, show up! :)
Jointly Sponsored by:
Lowell Amateur Radio Club http://www.qsl.net/w8lrc
Grand Rapids AmateurRadio Association http://www.w8dc.org
Michigan Amateur Radio Alliance http://www.w8usa.org
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2005 Kent County Basic Skywarn training
March 17 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Grandville Middle School, 3535 Wilson Avenue, Grandville MI 49418
POC: Lt Jack Stewart, (616)632-6255
We do not need RSVP's but if people want to they can call (616)632-6263
or drop an email to info at kcraces.org to let us know they are coming or
if they have questions. Via Jeff Nawrot N8JSN Kent County ARES/RACES.
For more Training Option goto: http://www.crh.noaa.gov/grr/skywarn/training
Regular Mouthly Events in the Grand Rapids Area
The Lowell Amateur Radio Club meets on the Second Saturday of the
month,
at the Lowell Airport. Social gathering 9AM, meeting at 10. All are
welcome. Talk-in 145.27-(94.8Hz) http://www.qsl.net/w8lrc
mailto:w8lrc at k8sn.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. Use the Fuller exit (turn
south) off of I-196 then go east on Michigan. "Talk-in" is on
146.760-(94.8Hz). Anyone interested in digital modes is invited to attend.
Contact mailto:n8lrf at w8dc.org or mailto:w8ipn at w8dc.org for more information.
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The Grand Rapids Amateur Radio Association (GRARA) meets on the First
Friday of the Month. 6:30 social, 7PM meeting, 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:grara_officer at w8dc.org
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The Michigan Amateur Radio Alliance (MARA) meets on the Second
Wednesday of the Month at 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 at arrl.net
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West Michigan Traffic Net meets Mondays, Wednesdays, and Friday nights
at 9pm on
145.27-(94.8Hz) and Sundays at 9PM on 147.16+(94.8Hz). 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.
The Michigan DX Association (MDXA) 2 meter net that is held every
Tuesday evening, 9PM, on the 145.270-(94.8Hz) LARC/W8LRC repeater.
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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 at w8dc.org
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VE Amateur Radio license exams
Second Friday of the Month at 6:30PM,
at the Red Cross Building. All Walk-ins are Welcome.
http://www.w8dc.org/ve.htm Upcoming Hamfests Section:
Saturday February 5,2005
H.A.R.A. (Hiawatha Amateur Radio Association) Swap and Shop
Negaunee Township Hall, 42 Highway M-35, Negaunee, MI
http://www.qsl.net/k8lod/ Talk-In: 147.27
Contact: Bob Serfas, N8PKN
1600 Bayview Drive
Marquette, MI 49855
Phone: 906-225-6773
Email: n8pkn at aol.com
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February 12,2005
Cherryland ARC Annual Swap-n-Shop Cherryland Amateur Radio Club,
Immaculate Conception Elementary School, 720 2nd Street,
Traverse City, MI
http://www.carc.tc Talk-In: 146.86
Contact: Joe Novak, W8TVT
201 South Spruce Street
Traverse City, MI 49684
Phone: 231-947-8555
Email: jnovak at traverse.net
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Sunday February 13, 2005
Livonia ARC, Farmington Hills, MI
http://www.larc.mi.org
Contact: Bill Johnston, W8WSJ
PO Box 51532
Livonia, MI 48151-5532
Phone: 248-486-6443
Email: swap at larc.mi.org
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MARSHALL: Saturday, March 19, Marshall High School.
Sponsor: Southern Michigan Amateur Radio Society (SMARS) and
Marshall HS Industrial Arts Club.
Info Jesse Moreno (269)962-2006
mailto:kc8eic at ameritech.net
SMARS, PO BOX 493, Battle Creek, MI 49016-0493
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Saturday, April 16, 2005
Milford ARC, Highland, MI
http://www.qsl.net/w8ydk
Contact: Mike Board, WA8WOQ
3106 South Milford Road
Highland, MI 48357
Phone: 248-685-1678
Email: mboard3106 at aol.com
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Saturday May 7, 2005
Amateur Radio and Computer Swap, Wexaukee Amateur Radio Club
http://members.fortunecity.com/wexaukee, Talk-In: 146.98 -
Cadillac, MI
Cadillac Junior High School
500 Chestnut
Contact: Brian Polk, KC8TXT
13826 Serenity Drive
Marion, MI 49665
Phone: 231-743-6860
Email: bandb at netonecom.net
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Friday - Sunday, May 20-22, 2005 (Mecca)
ARRL National Convention, Dayton ARA, Dayton, OH
http://www.hamvention.org
Contact: Gary Des Combes, N8EMO
PO Box 33542
Dayton (WPAFB), OH 45433
Phone: 937-255-3947
Email: chair at hamvention.org
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Saturday, June 18, 2005
31st Annual Hamfest, Midland Amateur Radio Club
Gerstacker Fair Center, Midland County Fairgrounds, Airport
Road, Midland, MI
http://www.qsl.net/w8kea, Talk-In: 147.000 (no tone required)
Contact: Bill Albe, N8FUZ
4300 Washington Street
Midland, MI 48642
Phone: 989-835-4142
Fax: 989-835-4142
Email: n8fuz at arrl.net
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Sunday, June 19, 2005
Monroe County Radio Communications Association
Monroe County Fairgrounds, 3775 South Custer Road, Monroe, MI
http://www.mcrca.org/hamfest.htm, Talk-In: 146.72/.12
Contact: Fred VanDaele, KA8EBI
4 Carl Drive
Monroe, MI 48162
Phone: 734-242-9487
Fax: 734-587-2250
Email: ka8ebi at arrl.net
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GRAHamfest 2005
Saturday, September 10, 2005
Kent County Farigrounds
Lowell, Michigan 49331
For more information: http://www.w8dc.org/swap.htm
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Saturday & Sunday September 17 & 18 2005
Radio Expo 2005, Chicago FM Club
Lake County Fairgrounds, Rts. 45 & 120, Grayslake, IL
http://www.chicagofmclub.org, Talk-In: 146.760 pl 107.2
Contact: Mike Brost, WA9FTS
5127 N. Monterey Avenue
Norridge, IL 60706
Phone: 708-457-0966
Fax: xxx-xxxx
Email: mbrost at cin.net
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Sunday September 18, 2005
33rd Annual Hamfest, Adrian ARC
Lenawee County Fairgrounds, 602 Dean Street, Adrian, MI
http://www.w8tqe.com, Talk-In: 145.370 (PL 85.4)
Contact: Eric Smith, K8JVW
5398 Hunt Road
Adrian, MI 49221
Phone: 517-263-5407
Email: adrianhamfest at w8tqe.com
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Sunday December 18, 2005
Amateur Radio Group of Youth in Lowell
Lowell High School, 11700 Vergennes Street, Lowell, MI
http://www.argyl.org, Talk-In: 146.620 - (PL 94.8) & 145.270 -
(PL 94.8)
Contact: Al Eckman, WW8WW
11515 Boulder Drive East, Apt. 261
Lowell, MI 49331
Phone: 616-897-7659
Email: al.eckman at sbcglobal.net
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Complete listing of Hamfests in North America can be found at
http://www.arrl.org/hamfests.html
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