[MIham] Events for November for the WM Amateur Radio community

Tue Oct 30 16:56:11 EDT 2018

Events for November 2018 for the WM Amateur Radio community

Coming events: All are welcome at these events!

OOPS
WM Nets
Lunch Bunch
2nd Hand Ham Shop
DMR Code Plug tutorial
MAARC monthly meeting
GRARA monthly meeting,
VE testing, Grand Rapids
MCECS monthly meeting
HARC monthly meeting
ACARC monthly meeting
MARA monthly meeting
LARC monthly meetings
NOARC monthly meeting
VE Testing, Ionia
VE Testing, Allegan
HARC E.A.T. meeting (Education And Training)
IRA Board meeting
HARC Mini-Swap and breakfast
HIAD

OOPS
Couple weeks ago, when sending out an email about the Muskegon and Kalamazoo hamfests, I had added a quote
“Too bad there isn’t a Ham store in Michigan”.
It turns out there is! I received an email from David Fair N9QID, co-owner HAMSTERS in Dowagiac updating me. They sell new and used radio gear.
I had a nice conversation with Dave at their tables at the Kalamazoo Hamfest. When doing your radio shopping, be sure to check them out, “HAMSTERS, Your place for amateur radio items at a fair price.”
http://ham-sters.com/

NETS on the IRA W8IRA Link System 147.16+(94.8Hz)
IRA Michigan Noon Time Roundup Net: Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 12:00 noon
Michigan VHF Traffic Net: Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:00 PM (Temporarily on the Lowell 145.27-(94.8Hz) repeater while repairs to the link system are completed.)
WMNI SATERN 2M Net: Wednesday 7:00 PM
IRA After Work/Dinner Net: Tuesday and Saturday at 6:00 PM
primary repeater 147.16+(94.8Hz) http://w8ira.org/

NETS by Michigan Amateur Radio Alliance W8USA
2 Meter, Thursdays, except 3rd 7:30PM 145.23-(94.8Hz)
2 Meter, 3rd Thursdays, 7:30PM 145.23 SIMPLEX
6 Meter, Saturdays 8AM 50.4MHz AM

West Michigan Emergency Communication Net: Wednesday 8PM 145.27-(94.8Hz)

GRARA Net: Tuesday 7PM 146.76-(94.8Hz) Net Opens Analog, then after closing, there's an option for a C4FM Fusion Net on the same repeater. 

Sidewinders around Michigan Net: Sunday 9:30PM 144.155 USB

Want your NET listed here? Send me the information.

List of WEST MICHIGAN HAM NETS
http://w8lrc.org/net_calendar/

Every Friday, Lunch Bunch at Noble Restaurant in Wyoming. https://eatnoble.com/
Gather in the back room starting about 11:30. This gathering of hams is sponsored by NOBODY! It's just hams that get together for lunch on Fridays, and there is always room for you.

2nd Hand Ham Shop, Saturdays, 8AM “until it ends”. Used equipment, parts (some that are hard to find) and coffee with fellow enthusiasts. Operated by Tom KD8DEG.
7830 80th Ave between Polk and Baldwin, Zeeland (Blendon Township) Map: https://goo.gl/maps/mJ82NL1a9U12
https://www.facebook.com/2nd-Hand-Ham-Shop-1007064166010266/
kd8deg at centurytel.net (616)292-3335

DMR Code Plug tutorial, how to load your code plug file into your DMR radio, Thursday, November 1, 7PM, Lowell ARC Open Radio Room. There is no charge to participate. See LARC meeting info below for location, etc.
Future presentation in the works, “Congratulations, you got your license, NOW WHAT?”

Muskegon Area Amateur Radio Council meeting first Thursday, November 1, 7 PM.  Held at the MAARC clubhouse, 2888 Scenic Drive, Laketon Township, on the east side of Scenic Drive. Look for our sign. https://goo.gl/maps/A4xAcBzG7wk http://www.w8zho.com/ https://www.facebook.com/w8zho/ 146.94-(94.8Hz)

Grand Rapids Amateur Radio Association (GRARA) monthly meeting, first Friday, November 2, at American Red Cross building, 1050 Fuller Ave NE between the I-196 Ford Fwy and Leonard St. Social 6:30PM, meeting 7PM.
A topic of discussion, GRARA has been asked by John Ball Park Zoo to participate in radio tracking of wild animals in the zoo area.
Annual officer election. List of current nominations http://w8dc.org/file/club/Nominations%20for%202019.pdf
Open Radio Room Wednesdays 7PM, same location.
Map: http://www.w8dc.org/pages/Red%20Cross.html
http://www.w8dc.org/ https://www.facebook.com/W8DCGRARA/ 147.26-(94.8Hz)

VE TESTING at GRARA on the second Friday of the month, November 9, 6:30 PM. Same location as monthly meetings. Sign-up / information
http://w8dc.org/pages/exams.html

Muskegon County Emergency Communication Services (MCECS) K8WNJ monthly training / membership meeting second Monday, November 12, 7PM, at the Muskegon EOC, 1611 E Oak Ave, Muskegon. https://goo.gl/maps/cjZPRasF6nS2
http://mcecs.net/  https://www.facebook.com/MCECS/  146.82-(94.8Hz)

Holland Amateur Radio Club (HARC) monthly meeting, second Tuesday, November 13, 7PM, at the Chick-Owa Sportsman’s Club, 9279 E Ottogan Street (just west of Winding Creek).
the Holland ARC will welcome Pete Hoffswell, N9SSA, who will give a talk on "LoRa". No, that's not a girl’s name. LoRa stands for Long Range radio. To us, the range is rather short, but this is a unique radio system in the 433/900 MHz band. Pete is the Broadband Services Manager of the Holland BPW, and heads up the ISP and fiber network for the city. Pete was responsible for putting up HARC's website in the beginning and getting us the Yahoo email list server. More info at http://www.hollandarc.org/
Map https://goo.gl/maps/qiQPS9EVgTx https://www.facebook.com/groups/233793361844/ 147.06+(94.8Hz)
Open Radio Room, 1st, 3rd, 5th Tuesdays, 6-8:30PM, all welcome.

Allegan County Amateur Radio Club monthly meeting second Tuesday, November 13, 7PM Allegan County Technical and Education Center (ACATEC), 2891 116th Street (Hwy M-222) across from the Allegan County Airport. https://goo.gl/maps/zjQ9dNRELz62  https://www.facebook.com/ac8rc/ 147.24+(94.8Hz)

Michigan Amateur Radio Alliance monthly meeting, second Wednesday, November 14, 7:30 PM, at Plainfield Township Fire Department Training Center, SW corner of 5 Mile Rd and Plainfield Ave. https://goo.gl/maps/KzAzaXwWge12 Talk-in W8USA 145.23-(94.8Hz) https://w8usa.org/
MARA Informal Breakfast, Saturdays 8AM, New Beginnings, 5200 Northland Dr, Plainfield Township. https://goo.gl/maps/ftRbxAfe2t22

Lowell Amateur Radio Club monthly meeting, third Thursday, November 15, 6:30 PM social, 7PM meeting. All are welcome. Pizza provided.
At the “Shack” in the Flat River Outreach Ministries (F.R.O.M) Building, 11535 Fulton St E (Hwy M-21), Lowell, just west of the Lowell Meijer.
Open Radio Room on the other Thursdays, 7PM. NOTE, NO OPEN RADIO ROOM on Thanksgiving, November 22
http://www.w8lrc.org https://www.facebook.com/w8lrc/ Map: https://goo.gl/maps/9e7G2FVkriJ2 145.27-(94.8Hz)

North Ottawa ARC meeting, this month on Thursday, November 15, 6:30 PM at the new fire station on the corner of M-104 and Fruitport Road in Spring Lake. After touring the fire station, we receive a presentation by Mike Chaptman of the Yaseu/Wires multi repeater network he is assembling in Western Michigan.  The presentation is on the Ottawa county Sheriff Incident Mapping System. We would love to have visitors! Coffee and treats will be served.
106 N Fruitport Rd, Spring Lake 
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/oQRwPoygAkm
http://www.w8cso.org/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/401316979888404/ 145.49-(94.8Hz) 

VE Testing, Ionia County RACES, 3rd Saturday (except April and December) 10AM, November 17, Ionia County Central Dispatch 545 Appletree Dr, Ionia http://wa8rra.org/?page_id=452 Map: https://goo.gl/maps/8urPbpo6w9S2

VE Testing, Allegan County ARC, 4th Saturday odd months, November 24, Allegan General Hospital - Basement Cafeteria, 555 Linn Street (Hwy M-40 just S of M-89/M40 Interchange, Allegan. http://ac8rc.org/?page_id=53 mailto:w8rmn at arrl.net Map: https://goo.gl/maps/xzHwtCHFAGM2 

Holland ARC E.A.T. meeting (Education And Training) is the fourth Tuesday, November 27, 7 pm at the Chick-Owa Sportsman’s Club. The club has purchased a series of instructional electronics videos which are around 30 minutes long.
Open to the public need not be a HARC member or have an amateur radio license to attend. If you have questions about amateur radio equipment, operating practices, licensing, test and measurement, or anything remotely related to amateur radio, this is the place to be. http://www.hollandarc.org/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/233793361844/ 147.06+(94.8Hz)

The Independent Repeater Association (IRA), sponsor of the 147.16-(94.8Hz) link repeater system, monthly board meetings fourth Thursday of the month EXCEPT THIS MONTH is Thursday, November 29, 6PM. Held at the Big Boy Restaurant, 407 Pearl St NW, corner of Mt Vernon Ave at the US-131 Pearl St exit. 
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/J5XtAM3KGjr
http://w8ira.org/  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1764710107178775/ mailto:info at w8ira.org

Holland ARC Free Mini-Swap and Breakfast, Saturday, December 8, 2018, 8AM – 11:30AM
The “ZR5AAD Memorial Mini-Swap and Pancake Breakfast.” There will be no charge for admittance, tables, or breakfast – although donations to the club will be very much appreciated. We’ll also continue the tradition of holding a 50/50 drawing.
Chick-Owa Sportsman’s Club, 9279 E Ottogan Street (just west of Winding Creek)
Map https://goo.gl/maps/qiQPS9EVgTx
More info http://www.hollandarc.org/?p=4811
Talk-in 147.06+(94.8Hz)

HIAD (Ham in a Day) class, Holland: Saturday, December 8, http://www.hollandarc.org/?p=3322
This is an opportunity for anyone wishing to get their amateur radio technician license to study and take the exam all in one afternoon. Directed study starts at 1:00 and continues till 6:00, when the test will be given. For registration and more information http://tinyurl.com/holo-hiad-ve  Cost for the Ham in a Day study session is $25. Also, anyone wanting to take an exam (technician or upgrade) without the class may arrive at 6:00. There is no cost for the exams. Anyone whose license is within 90 days of expiring can also renew their license between 6:00 and the end of testing at no charge.
Future HIAD sessions:
Lowell, Saturday, February 9, 2019
Holland, Saturday April 13, 2019

UP COMING HAMFESTS
ARRL Hamfest and Convention Database http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/search

Fort Wayne Hamfest & Computer Expo, Central Division Convention, Saturday/Sunday November 17/18
Location: Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46801
Website: http://www.fortwaynehamfest.com
Sponsor: Allen County Amateur Radio Technical Society
Talk-In: 146.880- (no tone)
Public Contact: ACARTS Fort Wayne W9INX, PO Box 10342 Fort Wayne, IN 46851
Phone: 260-579-2196, Email: chairman at fortwaynehamfest.com

LCARC Amateur Radio Swap/Hamfest, Sunday, December 2
Location: Madison Place, 876 Horace Brown Drive, Madison Heights, MI 48071
Website: http://www.n8lc.org
Flier: https://www.qsl.net/n8lc/swap_flyer_2018.pdf
Sponsor: L'Anse Creuse Amateur Radio Club
Talk-In: 147.08+(100Hz)
Public Contact: Russell Price , N8HAR, 40565 Shakespeare Drive, Sterling Heights, MI 48313
Phone: 586-246-0161, Email: n8har1977 at gmail.com

Holland ARC Free Mini-Swap and Breakfast, Saturday, December 8, 2018, 8AM – 11:30AM
The “ZR5AAD Memorial Mini-Swap and Pancake Breakfast.” There will be no charge for admittance, tables, or breakfast – although donations to the club will be very much appreciated. We’ll also continue the tradition of holding a 50/50 drawing.
Chick-Owa Sportsman’s Club, 9279 E Ottogan Street (just west of Winding Creek)
Map https://goo.gl/maps/qiQPS9EVgTx
More info http://www.hollandarc.org/?p=4811
Talk-in 147.06+(94.8Hz)

Hazel Park ARC's 53rd Annual Swap and Shop, Sunday January 27, 2019
Location: UFCW Local 876 Hall, 876 Horace Brown Drive, Madison Heights, MI 48071
Website: http://hparc.org
Flier: http://hparc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/53rd-SWAP.pdf
Sponsor: Hazel Park Amateur Radio Club
Talk-In: 146.64-(100Hz)
Public Contact: Hugh Boyle , KE8BED, PO Box 320, Hazel Park, MI 48030
Phone: 248-755-6094, Email: HazelParkSwap at gmail.com

Livonia ARC's 49th Annual Swap & Shop, Sunday, February 17, 2019 
Location: Livonia Civic Park Senior Center, 15218 Farmington Road, Livonia, MI 48150
Website: http://www.livoniaarc.com/index.php?page=swapshop
Flier: http://www.livoniaarc.com/data/attachment.php?id=17
Sponsor: Livonia Amateur Radio Club
Talk-In: 145.35-(100Hz)
Public Contact: Doris Kelterborn , K8DXJ, PO Box 51532 Livonia, MI 48151
Phone: 734-941-5043, Email: k8uns at arrl.net

2019 Michigan Crossroads Hamfest & Radio Swap, Saturday, March 16, 2019
Location: Wings Event Center, 3600 Vanrick Drive, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Website: http://www.w8df.com/index.php?content=hamfest
Flier: http://www.w8df.com/hamfest/hamfest2019.pdf
Sponsor: Southern Michigan Amateur Radio Society
Talk-In: 147.000+(94.8Hz)
Public Contact: Thomas Goodson , WR8G, PO Box 934 Battle Creek, MI 49016
Phone: 269-815-8007, Email: crossroadshamfest at w8df.com

If I missed something or there is something coming up of interest to the West Michigan Ham community, let me know, email: ny8d at arrl dot net

73 Jack NY8D