[MIham] Amateur Radio Events, Late May and June, Grand Rapids Area.

Wed May 25 22:15:54 EDT 2005

The following events are scheduled in the Grand Rapids area end of May, June 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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FOX HUNT (transmitter hunt) Friday, May 27.
Mark it on your calendar we will be doing the first KCARPSC sponsored Fox hunt on Friday May
27 WHICH IS OPEN TO EVERYBODY.
We will be on 2 meters and will meet at the Meijers/Wendys parking lot at
the East Beltline (Hwy M-44) and Knapp. We will have a prize for the winner of this event.
Cost for this one is free, future dates might be a 2.00 entry to cover the cost of the
prize. Bring a friend, you do not have to be a member of the ARPSC to play. Jeff N8JSN
Ed: Talk-in likely on 145.11-(94.8Hz)

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OPERATION C.A.R.E. COFFEE STOP, Saturday May 28 thru Monday May 30 Memorial Day weekend. At
the Rest Area on SB US-131 expressway between Hey M-57 exit #101 and 10 Mile Rd exit #97.
Sponsored by Michigan Amateur Radio Alliance (MARA) and Michigan State Police. To
volunteer/signup for open slots, visit http://www.w8usa.org/Opsignup.htm

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The next meeting of the Grand Rapids Amateur Radio Association (GRARA) is Friday, June 3, AT
THE HUDSONVILLE FAIRGROUNDS, following the Chilli Potluck at the IRA Hamfestival, evening
before the hamfest. See next item. Talk-in 147.26+(94.8Hz) http://www.w8dc.org/
mailto:grara_officer at w8dc.org

NON-MEMBERS CORDIALLY WELCOME!!!

Being the first Friday of July coincides with the July 4th weekend, it is yet to be
determined if the July GRARA meeting will be on June 24 or July 8.

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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, June 10, 6:30PM, at the Red Cross
Building. All Walk-ins.
http://www.w8dc.org/ve.htm

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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. (GRARA
meeting immediately follows). 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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It is unclear about the June DAPR (Downtown Amateur Packet Radio Group of Grand Rapids)
meeting conflicting with the hamfest. Normally on the Saturday following the first Friday
(June 4) 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 June 8,
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, June 11. 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

Monthly W8LRC repeater transmitter grounds cleanup at the Citadel Broadcasting WKLQ site
Wednesday, June 15. Location, 2900 Lincoln Lake Ave NE, just north of 3 Mile Rd, 7PM.
Talk-in 145.27-(94.8Hz)

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National 24 Hour (Bicycle) Challenge (N24HC) is Saturday, June 18, day before Father's Day.
Amateur Radio volunteers are needed for the check points, vehicles, etc. This event starts /
finishes at Thornapple-Kellogg Middle School in Midland, the course goes throughout Barry
County. To do your part for public service, contact the Ham Radio Crew Chief Jack NY8D
mailto:jamelar at localnet.com?subject=N24HC or evenings (616)897-6885
Volunteers are treated to Spagetti Dinner Friday evening at the school.

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The June Kent County ARES (Amateur Radio Emergency Services) meeting is at the American Red
Cross Building on Fuller Ave, 7PM. mailto:info at kcraces.org http://www.kcraces.org

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Annual Field Day weekend is June 25 and 26.
GRARA held at QTH of John Meyer K8IHY, 1840 Byron Rd, Hudsonville, Ottawa County. 84th St in
Kent County changes to Byron Rd as you head West into Ottawa County. DO NOT let the fact
this event is held at a field at someone’s residence deter you from visiting or
participating.

Kent County RACES / ARES held at Grand Rapids Township Park, behind the Gtand Rapids
Township offices on East Beltline across from the Knapp’s Corner Meijer.

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West Michigan Traffic Net meets Wednesday and Friday evenings 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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Upcoming hamfests (besides Hamfestival above)

GRAHamfest 2005 (Grand Rapids Area Hamfest), Saturday, September 10, at the Kent County
Fairgrounds in Lowell. http://www.w8dc.org/swap.htm

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

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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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