[MIham] Events April 2019 for the WM Amateur Radio community

[Jack Amelar]

Events for April 2019 for the WM Amateur Radio community

Coming events: All are welcome at these events!

PUBLIC SERVICE EVENTS – Amateur Radio help needed
WM Nets
Friday Lunch Bunch
Saturday Breakfast
2nd Hand Ham Shop
HAMSTERS
IRA Board meeting
SATURN meeting
HARC build/rdio night
MAARC monthly meeting
GRARA monthly meeting
Allegan County (Burnips) Mini-Swap
MCECS monthly meeting
HARC monthly meeting
ACARC monthly meeting
MARA monthly meeting
VE testing, Grand Rapids
HIAD - Holland
LARC monthly meetings
IRA Board meeting
NOARC monthly meeting
HARC E.A.T. meeting (Education And Training)
HAM IS FOR BREAKFAST
Morley site cleanup

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THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC SERVICE EVENTS are in need of amateur radio volunteers.
I’m changing the order of this monthly listing to highlight the need for radio volunteers. Let’s face it, most hams NEVER volunteer. Consider volunteering for at least ONE PER YEAR.

(This one appers to be full as of press time. If you’re available, it wouldn’t hurt to make contact in case of a lst minute vacancy)
Riverside Radio Amateurs and Ionia County RACES/ARES will be helping out with the Dirty 30 bike race, Saturday, March 30, on our back roads in Ionia County again this year. Raymond Passchier is the one doing the race and he was thinking about doing a 50 mile track or more this year, he did a 30 mile last year. With that being said we will need more operators to be placed on the course. Raymond is talking about starting at 10am. The op would need at least a dual band HT, a mobile radio would be better.
contact: Email n8mrc at yahoo.com  Cell 616-272-1341, leave message...

Amateur radio operators needed to assist the Barry Amateur Radio Association (BARA) K8BMI with radio communications at the Barry Roubaix bike race held Saturday, April 13.  Hastings / Barry County. We need operators with mobile 2m radio and mag mount antenna. 
If you are interested please contact Ron at kc8sfq at arrl.net
https://k8bmi.org/  https://www.facebook.com/k8bmi/

River Bank Run 2019 Communications , main event Saturday, May 11
CALLING ALL HAMS!!! 
#1) The JR Event, Wednesday, May 9, we’ll need about 15-20 People to help with. INFO TO BE DETERMINED due to construction
#2) The Main Event Which is on May 11th from 6AM - 1PM with varying end times. Pre-Meeting on Friday May 10th at KCSD 701 Ball Ave from 6:30PM - 8:30PM. (We need about 80-85 People to help with the main event in various positions) 
For those who have never worked the River Bank Run. This is the PREMIER Communications event in Kent County. This event is one that you'll enjoy and come back every year for more! The RBR event is HUGE and keeps growing! 
http://vrm.cc/rbr

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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
IRA After Work/Dinner Net: Tuesday and Saturday at 6:00 PM
Michigan VHF Traffic Net: Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:00 PM
WMNI SATERN 2M Net: Wednesday 7:00 PM
primary repeater 147.16+(94.8Hz) http://w8ira.org/

GRARA W8DC Net: Tuesday 7PM NOW on the 147.27+(94.8Hz)

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 W8LRC 145.27-(94.8Hz)

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

WM Six Meter SSB Net: Tuesday 8:30PM 50.140 MHz USB
WM Classic Six Meter AM Net: Sunday 8PM 50.400 MHz AM

10M Rag Chew Net: Sunday 4:PM 28.870 MHz USB (presumed)

SKYWARN KENT COUNTY: Anyone interest in being a Net Control Station please contact WX8BOB: dennis49544 at gmail.com To be NCS you will need 2M/440 base station and a high speed computer to work radar.

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.

MARA Informal Breakfast, Saturdays 8AM, New Beginnings, 5200 Northland Dr, Plainfield Township. https://goo.gl/maps/ftRbxAfe2t22

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

Check out the only (to my knowledge) full time Amateur Radio store in Michigan. HAMSTERS in Dowagiac, new and used radio gear.
“HAMSTERS, Your place for amateur radio items at a fair price.”
http://ham-sters.com/

CHANGE OF LOCATION
The Independent Repeater Association (IRA), sponsor of the 147.16-(94.8Hz) link repeater system, monthly board meetings fourth Thursday of the month, March 28, 6PM. Due to President Trump’s visit to Grand Rapids Thursday evening, the IRA Board meeting location has been changed. The Board will meet 6PM at Russ’s Restaurant in Wyoming. Russ’s is located at
2340 28th St SW, Wyoming, MI 49519
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/PNnxmehUAFm
Items for the agenda Thursday: Fund raiser challenge, meeting location move, June Hamfest
http://w8ira.org/  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1764710107178775/ mailto:info at w8ira.org

HAM IS FOR BREAKFAST, Last Saturday of the month, March 30, Southside Inn, 192 W 35th St, Holland, MI 49423. 9:00am - ???. Back room reserved table.
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/nKYmma5xvr82
Last Saturday of each month for 2019. Holland ARC

SATURN (Salvation Army Team Emergency Radio Network) monthly meeting, first Tuesday April 2, 7:PM, Dickinson Park Facility, 1632 Linden Ave SE, Grand Rapids. Everyone is welcome to our nets and meetings, not just SATERN Members. WX8BOB
Meetings are normally on the first Tuesday.
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/5xfjFGQHmaA2
http://www.satern.org/  http://eds-satern.sawmni.org/

Holland Amateur Radio Club (HARC) K8DAA Build / Radio Night is Tuesday April 2, 2019. If you missed our prior build sessions here's another chance to join in the fun. This event will be at the Chick-Owa Sportsman’s Club 9279 Ottogan St, Holland 6:15 PM to 9:00 PM.
The MMDVM Digital Radio Hotspot kits are here. Remember to bring your Raspberry Pi Zero W. There will be soldering equipment, assembly fixtures, tools and volunteers to help with installing the header pins on your Raspberry Pi Zero. Setup assistance will be available too.
Also while your there tryout the clubs HF rig using our indoor loop antenna. You'll be amazed what you can do with this setup.
If you’re interested in radios, kit building, soldering, test equipment, Arduino’s and device firmware stop by and check things out.
http://www.hollandarc.org/ Map https://goo.gl/maps/qiQPS9EVgTx https://www.facebook.com/groups/233793361844/ 147.06+(94.8Hz)

Muskegon Area Amateur Radio Council meeting first Thursday, April 4, 7 PM. Held at MAARC clubhouse, 2888 Scenic Drive on the east side, Muskegon https://goo.gl/maps/4nzyiVrsBNt
http://www.w8zho.com/ https://www.facebook.com/w8zho/  146.94-(94.8Hz)

Grand Rapids Amateur Radio Association (GRARA) monthly meeting, first Friday, April 5, at American Red Cross building, 1050 Fuller Ave NE between the I-196 Ford Fwy and Leonard St. Social 6:30PM, meeting 7PM.
Open Radio Room Wednesdays 7PM and Sundays 1PM, except Easter Sunday, same location. There will be coffee, water and flavored water and occasionally cookies or some other snack. 
Map: http://www.w8dc.org/pages/Red%20Cross.html
http://www.w8dc.org/ https://www.facebook.com/W8DCGRARA/ 147.26+(94.8Hz)

Allegan County ARC 8th Annual indoor Mini-Swap, Saturday, April 6 .8AM start time.
Salem Township hall, 3003 142nd Ave, Burnips, MI 49314. Corner of 142nd Ave and 30th Street, Allegan County.
US-131 exit 68 / Dorr. west 8.6 miles. Map https://goo.gl/maps/6GUW1qPMUdJ2
Mike W6RP charles.m.long at gmail.com  http://ac8rc.org/ https://www.facebook.com/ac8rc/ 147.24+(94.8Hz)

Muskegon County Emergency Communication Services (MCECS) K8WNJ monthly training / membership meeting second Monday, April 8, 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)

Kent County ARES / AuxCom / RACES monthly meeting on the second Tuesday, April 9.
Overview of Kent County Spotter Program, Spotter Safety,
Open to all amateur radio operators who have an interest in Emergency Communications within Kent County. Kent County Sheriff's Office in the EOC room. Learn more about the program and what we are doing.
We will have someone at the doors from 6:30 PM until 7PM. If late, we’ll monitor V2, the output of the KCEMD / RACES 145.11(94.8Hz) repeater. Do NOT use the RED phone in the lobby, the dispatcher on the other end will not be able to assist you.
Kent County Sheriff Department, 701 Ball Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, main entrance off from Ball. https://goo.gl/maps/tddkKRVD7PA2
https://www.facebook.com/KCARPSC/  http://dev.kcest.org/ Or Join our public Email Group: https://groups.io/g/kcarpsc

Holland Amateur Radio Club (HARC) K8DAA meeting back to second Tuesday, April 9.
http://www.hollandarc.org/ Map https://goo.gl/maps/qiQPS9EVgTx https://www.facebook.com/groups/233793361844/ 147.06+(94.8Hz)

Allegan County Amateur Radio Club monthly meeting second Tuesday, April 9, 7PM Plainwell Public Safety Complex, 119 Island Avenue, Plainwell, MI 49080. The training room entrance is just North of the main entrance, towards the big doors used by the Fire trucks. Map: https://goo.gl/maps/MrttWWZJc3B2  https://ac8rc.org/  https://www.facebook.com/ac8rc/ 147.24+(94.8Hz)

Michigan Amateur Radio Alliance monthly meeting, second Wednesday, April 10, 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/
**NEW** https://www.facebook.com/groups/MARAW8USA/

VE TESTING at GRARA on the second Friday of the month, April 12, 6:30 PM. Same location as monthly meetings and open radio room. Sign-up / information
http://w8dc.org/pages/exams.html

HIAD (Ham in a Day) class, Holland: Saturday, April 13, 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, June 8
Holland, Saturday, August 10, 2019

Lowell Amateur Radio Club monthly meeting, third Thursday, April 18, 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.
http://www.w8lrc.org https://www.facebook.com/w8lrc/ Map: https://goo.gl/maps/9e7G2FVkriJ2 145.27-(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, April 25, 6PM. Location TBD
http://w8ira.org/  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1764710107178775/ mailto:info at w8ira.org

North Ottawa ARC meeting,  fourth Thursday, April 25, 6:30 PM at the Spring Lake Village Hall, 102 W Savidge Street (HWY M-104), Spring Lake.
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/QiEuWyesa2x  http://www.w8cso.org/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/401316979888404/ 145.49-(94.8Hz)

Holland ARC E.A.T. meeting (Education And Training) is fourth Friday, April 26, 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)

HAM IS FOR BREAKFAST, Last Saturday of the month, April 27, Southside Inn, 192 W 35th St, Holland, MI 49423. 9:00am - ???. Back room reserved table.
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/nKYmma5xvr82
PLUS the last Saturday of each month for 2019. Holland ARC

HAMVENTION BUS TRIP, Saturday, May 18.
Don’t you wish you were going? You’re not looking forward to that long drive? Don’t drive! Take the Arrow bus! It’s inexpensive and easy. Relieve yourself of more than 8 hours of drive time!
As in years past, The Arrow Communication Association is sponsoring a bus trip from Ann Arbor, Michigan to the Greene County Fairgrounds and Expo Center in Xenia, Ohio and back, Saturday, May 18. We leave the park-and-ride at 5:00 am and get to the show at 9:00 am. We leave Xenia at 5:30 pm and arrive back to our large park-and-ride site by 9:30 pm. A continental breakfast is included on board. 
We have reserved a  flea market space! Every year, Arrow reserves a swap spot just for the bus trip crowd. All we ask is that you keep your items to a reasonable limit and that you volunteer at least one hour of your time at the swap tables.
The cost is $55.00 for the round trip. (This increases to $65.00 on or after April 1), this does not include the Hamvention ticket.
https://w8rp.org/activities/dayton-bus-trip/  https://w8rp.org/

MORLEY RECEIVE SITE GROUNDS CLEANUP, Saturday, May 25, 10:AM start. Arrive when you can, leave when you need to. Donuts and coffee, lunch provided.
Yes, we know it’s Memorial weekend. If you like camping out, RV or tent, for the weekend, this is a great place with electric and WiFi. Bring own water.
At the 250 ft tower, 3814 155th Ave, just south of 4 Mile Rd.
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/48cdZhJ7DCr  Lowell ARC.

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

Allegan County ARC 8th Annual indoor Mini-Swap, Saturday, April 6 .8AM start time.
Salem Township hall, 3003 142nd Ave, Burnips, MI 49314. Corner of 142nd Ave and 30th Street, Allegan County.
US-131 exit 68 / Dorr. west 8.6 miles. Map https://goo.gl/maps/6GUW1qPMUdJ2
Mike W6RP charles.m.long at gmail.com  http://ac8rc.org/ https://www.facebook.com/ac8rc/ 147.24+(94.8Hz)

Cadillac Hamfest, Saturday, May 4
Location: Cadillac Jr High School, 500 Chestnut Street, Cadillac, MI 49601
Website: http://wexaukeearc.org/
Flier: http://www.wexaukeearc.org/documents/swap2018-flyer2.pdf
Sponsor: Wexaukee Amateur Radio Club
Talk-In: 146.980-
Contact: Duane Eubanks , KD8ULW, 3950 North Brown Road Manton, MI 49663
Phone: 231-824-9813  Email: kd8ulw at arrl.net

2019 ARRL National Convention at Dayton Hamvention®, Friday-Sunday, May 17-19
Location: Greene County Expo Center, 120 Fairgrounds Road, Xenia, OH 45385
Website: http://hamvention.org
Sponsor: Dayton Amateur Radio Association
Talk-In: 146.94-(123Hz), Bulletin System - monitor 145.525
Contact: Henry Ruminski , W8HJR, PO Box 964 Dayton, OH 45401
Phone: 937-232-9272  Email: info at hamvention.org

IRA Hudsonville Hamfest, Saturday, June 1
Location: Hudsonville Fairgrounds, 5235 Park Avenue, Hudsonville, MI 49426
Website: http://w8ira.org/hudsonville-hamfest/
Flier: http://w8ira.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IRA-Hamfest-2019-Full-Sheet-06-29-18.pdf
Sponsor: Independent Repeater Association
Type: ARRL Hamfest
Talk-In: 147.16+(94.8)
Public Contact: Tom Bosscher K8TB, 3148 Rosewood Street, Hudsonville, MI 49426
Phone: 616-541-4090 Email: hamfest at w8ira.org

41st Annual Chelsea Amateur Radio Swap Meet, Sunday, June 2
Location: Chelsea Fair Grounds, 20501 W Old US Hwy 12, Chelsea, MI 48118
Website: http://wd8iel.com/event/41st-annual-chelsea-amateur-radio-club-swap-meet/
Sponsor: Chelsea Amateur Radio Club
Type: ARRL Hamfest
Talk-In: 145.450-
Public Contact: Michelle Dye KD8GWX, 920 North Broad Street, Adrian, MI 49221
Phone: 734-864-6623 Email: michelle.dye at redcross.org

Monroe Hamfest, Sunday, June 16
Location: Monroe County fairgrounds, 3775 South Custer Road, Monroe, MI 48161
Website: http://mcrca.org/Hamfest
Flier: http://mcrca.org/Hamfest/GetFlierFile
Sponsor: Monroe County radio Comm Assoc
Talk-In: 146.72-(100Hz)
Public Contact: Frederick VanDaele KA8EBI, 4 Carl Dr Monroe, MI 48162
Phone: 734-652-3843 Email: ka8ebi at yahoo.com

Vintage Electronics Extravaganza! Friday, Saturday, July 19, 20
Location:  Kalamazoo Expo Center, 2900 Lake Street, Kalamazoo, MI
Website: http://michiganantiqueradio.org/
Flier: http://michiganantiqueradio.org/extravaganza-flier/ 
Sponsor: Michigan Antique Radio Club
Public contact: Mark Goodwin, Phone: 734-316-2803, Email: mrkgoodwin at comcast.net

Gladwin Area Ham Fest, Saturday, July 20
Location: Gladwin City Park Community Center, 240 Park Street, Gladwin, MI 48624
Sponsor: Gladwin Area Amateur Radio Club
Talk-In: 147.180+ (PL 173.8)
Public Contact: John Hensley W8CSX, 5125 Pickering Road, Gladwin, MI 48624
Phone: 734 679-0385 Email: johnhensley1940 at gmail.co

GRAHamfest (Grand Rapids Area Hamfest) tentative Saturday, September 7, 2019

Adrian Hamfest, Sunday, September 15
Location: Lenawee County Airport, 2651 W. Cadmus Road, Adrian, MI 49221
Website: http://w8tqe.com/hamfest.htm
Flier: http://w8tqe.com/pdfs/2018%20Hamfest%20flyer.pdf
Sponsor: Adrian Amateur Radio Club
Talk-In: 145.37- (85.4Hz)
Public Contact: Mark Hinkleman NU8Z, 108 E. Kilbuck Street, Tecumseh, MI 49286
Phone: 5174235906 Email: cqnu8z at comcast.net

Muskegon Color Tour Hamfest, Saturday, October 19.
Location: Fellowship Reformed Church, 4200 East Apple Avenue, Muskegon, MI 49440
Website: http://mcecs.net/Download/HamfestFlyer2019a.pdf
Sponsor: Muskegon County Emergency Communication Services, Inc.
Talk-In: 146.820-(94.8Hz)
Contact: James Duram , K8COP, PO Box 386 Fruitport, MI 49415
Phone: 231-638-7010  Email: mcthamfest at gmail.com

Kalamazoo Hamfest, Sunday, October 20.
Location: Kalamazoo County Expo Center and Fairgrounds, 2900 Lake Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49048 
Website: http://www.kalamazoohamfest.org/
Flier: www.kalamazoohamfest.org/flier.pdf
Sponsor: Kalamazoo Amateur Radio Club,  Southwest Michigan Amateur Radio Team 
Talk-in: 147.040+(94.8Hz) 
Contact: Kalamazoo Hamfest, PO Box 19523, Kalamazoo, MI 49009-0523 
Phone: (269) 205-3560  Email: info at KalamazooHamfest.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