[MIham] April Amateur Radio Events, Grand Rapids area

[Jack Amelar]

The following events are scheduled in the Grand Rapids area April 2005 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, April 1,
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

Program following the meeting: 50 minute video tour of W1AW (ARRL HQ)

NON-MEMBERS CORDIALLY WELCOME!!!

NOTE, the June meeting will be at the Hudsonville Fairgrounds, Friday evening before the IRA
Hamfestival.

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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 at w8dc.org

This Month's VE Amateur Radio license exams is Friday, April 8, 6:30PM, at the Red Cross
Building. All Walk-ins.
http://www.w8dc.org/ve.htm

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The next DAPR (Downtown Amateur Packet Radio Group of Grand Rapids) meeting is this coming
Saturday, April 2, 2005.
08:00, at New Beginnings Restaurant, 1455 Michigan St NE,
Grand Rapids MI.
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 monthly meeting of the Michigan Amateur Radio Alliance (MARA) is Wednesday April 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 at arrl.net
Final decision about this year's West Michigan Ham of the Year Award will be at this
meeting. See next item.

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The monthly meeting of the Lowell Amateur Radio Club (LARC) is Saturday, April 9. 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. All are welcome. Talk-in 145.27-(94.8Hz)
http://www.qsl.net/w8lrc  mailto:w8lrc at k8sn.org

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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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MS Walk needs AR Communications volunteers, Saturday morning, April 16. E-mail
events at kcraces.org to help

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2005 MICHIGAN QSO PARTY


Attention Michigan Amateurs.  It's that time of year again! Time to start talking about the
2005 Michigan QSO Party. This is a great opportunity to get on the HF bands, have some fun,
and represent the great State of Michigan. The organizers of this event would like to see as
many Michigan stations on the air as possible.  It is the activity of the Michigan stations
that make this event a success.

  As you can see from the rules listed below, this is only a 12 hour event. Please consider
getting on the air for the whole thing, or any portion of the 12 hour period.  You can
operate from home, portable, or mobile. We again, with the support of mobile stations plan
on having activity in all 83 counties.

 How about making this a club event?  You can submit your individual or multi-op scores
under the name of the your club and maybe bring home the club plaque.  Hey, why not
challenge another local area club or other groups within your club? Are there others in your
club that would consider a mini expedition for a portable operation in one of the Michigan
counties with minimal activity?? Those of you that have been in the QSO Party, please help
us get the word out and encourage other Michigan hams to particiapate and join the fun. The
name of the game is to have fun and make Michigan "Radio Active" on April 16th. Hope to hear
you on the air!

Date /Time:  Michigan QSO Party, sponsored by the Mad River Radio Club, from 1600Z April
16th until 0400Z April 17th.  Stations may operate the full 12 hours. (12 noon to 12
midnight local Michigan time on April 16)

Modes and Categories:  Phone and CW on 80/40/20/15/10 meters.  Single-op, multi-op, and
mobile categories. Single-op entries are categorized by output power, QRP (5W or less), Low
Power (100W or less), and High Power (greater than 100W)

Multipliers:   Work stations once per band and mode. Work other states and Michigan
Stations. MI to MI QSO's are allowed. Work portables and mobiles again as they change
county, state or province.

Exchange:  Exchange QSO number and location (county for MI stations, state/province or "DX"
for others).

Scoring:  One point per phone QSO, two points per CW QSO.  Count multipliers once per mode.
Multipliers are MI counties for all entries, plus states & provinces for MI entries only.
Final score is total QSO points times total multipliers.

Freqs: Suggested frequencies: CW-3545, 7045, 14045, 21045, 28045; Phone-3850, 7225, 14250,
21300, 28450.

Log Submittal: Mail logs no later than 30 days after the contest to: Mad River Radio Club,
c/o Dave Pruett, 2727 Harris Road, Ypsilanti, MI 48198 or via e-mail to logs at miqp.org

More Information: For complete rules, along with free logging software, log and summary
sheets, see http://www.miqp.org

73 es cu April 16th 2005... Mark NU8Z

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Incase anyone missed the spotter training in Kent County:
The Annual Ottawa County Skywarn Spotter Training will take place on Thursday, April 21,
2005 at the Zeeland East High School, DeWitt Auditorium, from 7:00 PM-10:00 PM.  No
registration is required and admission is free.

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March of Dimes Walk America needs AR Communications volunteers, Saturday morning, April 30.
E-mail events at kcraces.org to help.

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Upcoming area hamfests:

MILFORD, Saturday April 16: Milford High School, 2380 Milford Rd., Highland, Mi.48357. 8:00
am to 1:00 pm. Vendors will be allowed in at 6:00 am.
Tables are $10.00 for an eight foot table.  Contact Rose, KC8NQJ, at (810) 632-5174 for
tables, and Mike for more info, mboard3106 at aol.com .
http://www.qsl.net/w8ydk/milford_hamfest.htm

CADILLAC, Saturday, May 7: Wexaukee ARC Amateur Radio/Computer Swapmeet.  8AM to 12 Noon.
Cadillac Junior High School, Chestnut St.  To get there, take US 131 to Exit 177, Mitchell
St. to Pine St., turn W., continue 1/2 mile to the school.  Commercial vendors, various
meetings, VE sessions (pre-register 8:30 AM, testing 10:30 AM), QCWA luncheon, free parking,
refreshments.  Talk-in: 146.98.  Admission: $5.  Tables: 8 ft, $8.  For more info, contact
Brian, KC8TXT, 231-743-6860 or bandb at netonecom.net
http://members.fortunecity.com/wexaukee/hamfests.htm

GRAND RAPIDS/HUDSONVILLE, Saturday, June 4: I.R.A. ANNUAL HAMFESTIVAL 8 A.M. until 2 P.M.
Convenient location with great facilities at the spacious Hudsonville Fairgrounds, 14 miles
west of Grand Rapids, two miles north of I-196, exit 62. HUGE INDOOR FACILITIES with
CONVENIENT ACCESS and PARKING.
OVER 22,000 SQUARE-FEET INDOORS. 8' tables for sellers and dealers, $8 ea.
Friday night set-up available after 7 P.M. or 6:00 A.M. start on Saturday.
Trunk sales spaces, 10' @ $6 ea. CAMPING available, $10 fee.
Showers and electricity available for camping. Plenty of electrical outlets available inside
and outdoors. Tickets $5. All reservations with SASE please. Reservations held until 8 A.M.
Saturday. Food and drinks available in comfortable indoor sit-down eating facilities.
Children under 12 years admitted free accompanying an adult.
Handicapped parking and accesses provided.
FAMOUS 'ROADKILL-CHILI' POTLUCK FRIDAY EVENING
Bring a dish to pass and join in the fun @ 7:00 P.M. after helping with setup. Hamfest
tickets will be available for purchase.
DISPLAYS ON: VINTAGE HAM EQUUIPMENT, ALTERNATE ENERGY EXHIBITS
MICHIGAN - FLORIDA HAMS - 9 A.M. W.MICH. TRAFFIC NET FORUM - 9:30 A.M. MICHIGAN REPEATER
COUNCIL QUARTERLY MEETING AT 1 P.M.
VE AMATEUR EXAMS - 10:30 A. M. START. All walk-ins. Technician, General and Extra Class.
Please bring original and copy of your license, any C.S.C.E.'s and some form of photo ID and
a check made out to "ARRL/VEC".
INFO: Call Kathy at (616) 698-6627 from 4 P.M. (E.D.S.T) for information/reservations.
http://www.w8hvg.org/IRAfest2k.htm

Complete listing of Hamfests in North America can be found at
http://www.arrl.org/hamfests.html

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Sponsored event by ARGYL, Amateur Radio Group of Youth in Lowell
Country Western Concert featuring the "COUNTRY ROOTS BAND"
Saturday, May 14, 2005, 7 PM to 9 PM, Lowell High School's Performing Arts Center Lowell
High School.
Tickets $5 General Admission. Tickets can be purchased at the door or by US MAIL.
Send check or money order to: Al Eckman, Lowell High School, 11700 Vergennes Road, Lowell,
Michigan 49331

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I CANNOT PROMOTE EVENTS I DON'T KNOW ABOUT. Send any event information, updates, or
corrections you have to mailto:jamelar at localnet.com?subject=AR_events

73 Jack NY8D
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