From jamelar at yandex.com Wed Feb 2 19:54:30 2022 From: jamelar at yandex.com (Jack Amelar) Date: Wed, 02 Feb 2022 19:54:30 -0500 Subject: [MIham] =?utf-8?b?RndkOiBCb2IgSGVpbC4uLiBIReKAmVMgQi1BLUEtQy1L?= =?utf-8?q?!!_YOU_WILL_NOT_WANT_TO_MISS_THIS!!?= In-Reply-To: <7db34b88-eb0b-5ccc-55fc-95dfc8a7ec47@bosscher.org> References: <7db34b88-eb0b-5ccc-55fc-95dfc8a7ec47@bosscher.org> Message-ID: <637301643849670@vla1-5413378edd9f.qloud-c.yandex.net> -------- Beginning of forwarded message -------- 02.02.2022, 19:02, "K8TB" : > HE?S > B-A-A-C-K!! YOU WILL NOT WANT TO MISS THIS!! > > For an encore presentation, Bob Heil, the man > who wrote the book on ham radio ? literally ? will be > back to the next HARC club meeting talking to us from > his home. > > We know you?ll want to be there at 6:30pm on > Tuesday night, February 8 in the auditorium of the > Herrick Public Library, 300 South River Avenue, Holland. > Bob?s presentation is scheduled to begin at 7pm > (following a short business meeting) where he will tell > you everything you?ve always wanted to know about > antennas as well as answer all your questions. > > You don?t have to be a club member to attend ? > all hams and everyone interested in amateur radio are > welcome to join us! -------- End of forwarded message -------- From jamelar at yandex.com Mon Feb 28 14:36:55 2022 From: jamelar at yandex.com (Jack Amelar) Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2022 14:36:55 -0500 Subject: [MIham] March events for the West Michigan Ham community Message-ID: <33611646074339@mail.yandex.com> Events for March 2022 for the WM Amateur Radio community. I CANNOT PROMOTE EVENTS I DON?T KNOW ABOUT! Email information to ny8d at arrl.net by the 25th of the month Check with Web or Facebook pages for updated information. Web and FB page links listed below. WEBMASTERS and FACEBOOK PAGE Administrators, KEEP YOUR WEB / FB PAGES UPDATED! VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY, DO YOUR PART, help out AT LEAST ONE EVENT THIS YEAR! BARRY-ROUBAIX BICYCLE RUN Saturday, March 26. Communications coordinated by the Barry County ARA (BARA-K8BMI) "Like the classic it?s named after, Barry-Roubaix will test riders against (80%) rolling gravel roads, pavement, one mile of rough two track, rocks, sand, mud, and possibly snow and ice as you traverse the scenic roads of Barry County." https://barry-roubaix.com bara_newsletter at yahoo.com https://k8bmi.org/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/244810886954700/ K8BMI 442.725+(94.8Hz) 5th Annual DIRTY 30 GRAVEL GRINDER, "Kick off the cycling season on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at the Dirty 30 Gravel Grinder in Ionia County, Saranac, Michigan, just a gravel skip from Grand Rapids, Michigan." https://dirtythirtygravelgrinder.com/ contact: Email n8mrc at yahoo.com Cell 616-272-1341, leave message? It's that time of year again. Time to start recruiting for the 2022 River Bank Run. The Main Event Which is on May 14th from 6AM - 1PM with varying end times. We will also have a RBR Pre-Meeting on Friday May 13th 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). Sign up at: https://bit.ly/3txJ8Vl 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! Please feel free to send this to any hams you think may be interested in assisting with this event. Thank You Karl Palma www.kcest.org CW PRACTICE. Having settled on a good frequency, (146.480), I would like to invite you to join us Thursday evenings, 8PM for a little fun with FM Simplex. If you have an oscillator, we can practice some CW on 2m, or if you want to test your radio for Simplex operation, we got that too. 73, Greg, KE8GC The West Michigan Technical Group Thursday Night dinner 6pm. Check Facebook page for current location. West Michigan Technical Group is a group of "Hams" that support the West Michigan Amateur Radio community with reliable and open communication systems. https://www.wmtg.me/ https://www.facebook.com/wmtgnet/ LUNCH BUNCH FRIDAYS, Bob Evans Restaurant, 6565 Kalamazoo Ave SE just south of M-6 expressway exit 11. https://www.bobevans.com/locations/caledonia Lunch Bunch is open to all hams, aspiring hams, inquisitive non-hams, etc. We don't care, regardless of any, or no, club affiliation. It?s a Beer & Bull session, without the Beer. We?ll talk about radio and most any other subject that comes up. Who sponsors this? NOBODY! It's just a gathering of hams, and there's always room for you. Inquires to Jack ny8d at arrl.net Cell: 616-438-1464. Heck, just show up! NETNETNETNETNETNETNETNETNETNETNETNETNETNETNETNET The following chart created by Dave KF8QL, TNX! Monday 12:00 IRA MI Noontime Net 147.16+(94.8Hz) 5:30pm After School Net 147.16+(94.8Hz) 7:30PM Holland ARC Net 147.06+(94.8Hz) 8:30PM Michigan One DMR Net Mi talk group 3126 local Brandmeister DMR repeater or hotspot. 9:00PM Michigan VHF Traffic Net 147.16+(94.8Hz) Tuesday 6:00PM IRA After Dinner Net 147.16+(94.8Hz) 7:00PM GRARA Net 147.26+(94.8Hz) 8:30PM WM 6 Meter SSB Net 50.140 USB Wednesday 12:00 IRA MI Noontime Net 147.16+(94.8Hz) 7:00PM (2nd & 4th) Riverside Radio Amateurs Net 444.725+(94.8Hz) 8:00PM West MI Emergency Comm Net 145.27-(94.8Hz) 8:00PM **NEW LISTING** Allegan 10 Meter NET 28.380 (tnx Gary W8GL) 9:00PM Michigan VHF Traffic Net 147.16+(94.8Hz) Thursday 9:00AM Auto State YLs TASLYs Net 3940KHz 6:00PM IRA After Dinner Net 147.16+(94.8Hz) 6:30PM Satern Net K8SN 442.175+(103.5Hz) AND W8LRC 145.27-(94.8Hz) 7:30PM MARA Net 145.23-(94.8Hz) x3rd Thursday 7:30PM MARA Net 145.23 simplex 3rd Thursday 8:00PM Fun with simplex + CW practice. 146.48 Greg KE8GC Friday 3:00AM Insomniac Net 147.16+(94.8Hz) **DAY CHANGE** 12:00 IRA MI Noontime Net 147.16+(94.8Hz) 7:00PM TGIF Net Holland ARC 146.06-(94.8Hz) 9:00PM Michigan VHF Traffic Net 147.16+(94.8Hz) Saturday 8:00AM MARA 6 Meter AM Net 50.400 AM 6:00PM IRA After Dinner Net 147.16+(94.8Hz) Sunday 8:30PM Sidewinders Around MI Net 144.155USB 4:00PM 10 Meter Ragchew Net 28.870USB 8:00PM WM Classic Six Meter AM Net 50.400AM Regional or national nets carried on the N8JPR 223.92+(94.8Hz) repeater. Daily: The Nightcrawlers 220 Net, 1-2am hosted by the WM9W group in IL. Sunday: The 220 at 2:20 Net, 3:20PM- 4:20PM, hosted by the WM9W group in IL. Tuesday: Parker City IN 220 Net, 9-10pm, hosted by the K5VOM group in IN. Thursday: DFW 220 Net, 9-10pm, hosted by the MJARS group in TX. Friday: Oklahoma 220 Net, 9-10pm, hosted by the W5CUE group in OK. Saturday: The Original 220 Preservation Net, 9PM, hosted by the W9MW group in IL. TNX to Greg KE8GC and Tom KB8TYJ for the 220 list. List of WEST MICHIGAN HAM NETS http://w8lrc.org/net_calendar/ SKYWARN KENT COUNTY: Anyone interest in being a Net Control Station please contact Tom KB8TYJ tombehler 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! NEWS BROADCASTS on the IRA Link System 147.16 AMATEUR RADIO NEWSLINE Tuesdays at Noon ARRL NEWS Thursdays at Noon Coverage map with remote frequencies: http://w8ira.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/largemap.jpg FOLLOWING THE NEWSCASTS the IRA Repeater enters Parrot (Echo) mode for 5 minutes. Good time to check your signal and modulation as this mode repeats your transmission. NEWS BROADCASTS on the Lowell System 145.27 ARRL NEWS Saturdays 7PM & Sundays 7PM AMATEUR RADIO NEWSLINE Saturdays 7PM & Sundays 7AM Other area repeaters carrying news, send me details to be included. NETNETNETNETNETNETNETNETNETNETNETNETNETNETNETNET YouTube channel, "Ham Radio Perspectives," which addresses amateur radio culture and history as well as technology. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3MJT8o8-XMxF8XROf7Q5GA/videos Reviews have been very positive. Please take a look at some of the videos and post your comments on YouTube or send me a note directly. 73, Quin K8QS 2nd Hand Ham Shop, Saturdays, 9AM until 12 Noon or until everyone is gone. Used equipment, parts (some that are hard to find) and eyeball rag chew with fellow enthusiasts. The shop is heated! 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/ "As of Feb. 1st, 2022 I will be stepping aside, not out of the picture, and KC8USP, Robert will be the go to person regarding most of the decision making regarding any of the "2nd Hand Ham Shop's" operations. Kim, N8KAL, will be Roberts backup go to person in his absence, Jeff, KD8HTX, and Tom, K8TB, will be bring up the rear, since they have the most on their plates, and not always available. They will be the go to team from now on and into the future. 'Thank You All' for your support up to this point in time. Please show the same support and respect to Robert, Kim, Jeff and Tom, as you would Me!!!! I will be going into the shop once the weather becomes more tropical and less arctic like!!!!! 73 de KD8DEG Tom, QRP" kd8deg at centurytel.net (616)292-3335 Check out the only 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/ https://www.facebook.com/HamStersSomewhereInTime **MONTHLY EVENTS** Some meetings taking place on air or online. Visit club Website or Facebook page for more information. Grand Rapids Amateur Radio Association (GRARA) Our next meeting, first Friday, March 4. MEETING LOCATION FOR WINTER: Grand Valley State University Downtown, Keller Engineering Building, room 124, 301 Fulton St W. MASK USE IS IN PLACE! Parking will be available in GVSU lots after 6:30 (parking enforcement ends then). Parking lot is the Mount Vernon Lot south of the building. Its encouraged to park on the northern most part to have a shorter walk. Entrance double doors on west face. https://www.gvsu.edu/homepage/files/pdf/maps/robertc.pewgrandrapidscampus.pdf http://www.w8dc.org/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/GRARA.W8DC/ Holland Amateur Radio Club K8DAA Meeting second Tuesday, March 8. Herrick District Library main floor meeting room, 300 S River Ave, Holland Map: https://goo.gl/maps/4bBC3Fqs6zBvCApd7 http://www.hollandarc.org/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/233793361844/ https://www.facebook.com/HollandAmateurRadioClubK8DAA K8DAA 147.06+(94.8Hz) Allegan County Amateur Radio Club (ACARC-AC8RC) monthly meeting second Tuesday, March 8, 7PM Plainwell Public Safety Complex, 119 Island Avenue, Plainwell. 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 (MARA-W8USA) meeting second Wednesday, March 9, 7:30 PM, Plainfield Township Fire Department Admin Building, 2nd Floor Conference Room, SW corner of 5 Mile and Plainfield. Map: http://w8usa.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Meetings.jpg https://w8usa.org/interact/meetings/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/MARAW8USA/ W8USA 145.230-(94.8Hz) VE EXAM - GRAND RAPIDS, second Friday, March 11, 6PM registration, 6:30 exam. GRARA VE TESTING LOCATION UPDATE, GVSU, downtown campus, on the first floor of the engineering building. This is the same room we have been meeting in the past couple of months. Kennedy Hall of Engineering room 124. Testing will continue in this location until further notice - a least through the spring of 2022. Before coming to the testing session we need you to complete two items, Obtaining an FRN and Filling out a Form. Details and registration at MAP: https://goo.gl/maps/1NSR5vPhSpGZDEfHA https://www.gvsu.edu/homepage/files/pdf/maps/robertc.pewgrandrapidscampus.pdf https://w8dc.org/license-testing/ **At press time, this website was listing previous location. No exam fee, Laurel VEC. Email questions to stprovost at provtechs.com BARA Breakfast, Second Saturday of each month, February 12, 8:00 AM at Curley Cone 12850 M-179 Wayland MI 49348. Phone number 269-792-6560. The restaurant is located about 250 yards east of the intersection of M-179 and Patterson Road. Anyone with an interest in amateur radio is invited to join us for breakfast. Anyone with an interest in amateur radio is invited to join us for breakfast. Currently, we try to provide an accurate number of breakfast attendees to the restaurant management by noon on the day before the breakfast. bara_newsletter at yahoo.com Map: https://g.page/CurleyCone?share https://k8bmi.org/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/244810886954700/ 442.725+(94.8Hz) VE EXAM - MUSKEGON, second Saturday, March 12, 10AM at the MAARC Clubhouse MAARC Provides regular testing the Second Saturday of every month. License exams start at 10AM at the Club House, 2888 Scenic Drive. You also need an ID, FRN #, and $15 cash necessary for processing your license application. If Upgrading your license, please bring a copy of your current license. MAP: http://mapq.st/2Gq86zV http://www.w8zho.com/main/page_licensing.html 146.94-(94.8Hz) 26th ANNUAL West Michigan Hams GET OUTTA THE CABIN DINNER, Formerly called ?The New Hams Dinner? SATURDAY, March 12, 2:00 PM At PIZZA RANCH HUDSONVILLE, 3492 Chicago Dr, Hudsonville, MI 49426 https://pizzaranch.com/locations/mi/hudsonville/3492-chicago-dr Map: https://goo.gl/maps/JciACcnFUgu1x3FZ6 SPONSORED BY: Grand Rapids Amateur Radio Association W8DC, Lowell Amateur Radio Club W8LRC. Holland ARC K8DAA, Michigan Amateur Radio Alliance W8USA. BRING YOUR SIGNIFICANT OTHER, the KIDS, FRIENDS, anyone involved or interested in ham radio is welcome, regardless of any or no club affiliation. In tradition, we especially like to encourage and welcome any new licensees or new to the area hams. Dress casual. LET THE NEW HAMS KNOW WE WELCOME THEM and enjoy each others company. 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 all have a good time! If you?re not familiar with the Pizza Ranch, it?s far more than a pizza joint. They have a well stocked salad bar, some of the best fried chicken around, as well as all the accompaniments and desserts. If you don?t see your favorite pizza on the buffet, just ask for it when you arrive. They?ll make it and bring it to your table so you get your slices before it?s put out for everyone. Pay at the door, proceed to the reserved room. Normal restaurant rates + tax, gratuity. Proceed to the reserved room. All attendees must purchase a buffet. No reservations, just show up. Questions? Contact ny8d at w8dc.org (616)438-1464 SEE ATTACHED .PDF Holland Amateur Radio Club will be holding licensing exams Saturday, March 12, 6PM for anyone wishing to get or upgrade their amateur radio license. Chick-Owa Sportsmans Club, 9279 Ottogan St., Holland. There is no charge for any testing. If your license is within 90 days of expiration, it can quickly be renewed at no charge between 6:00 and the end of testing. http://www.hollandarc.org/ Map https://goo.gl/maps/qiQPS9EVgTx Lowell Amateur Radio Club monthly meeting, third Thursday, March 17, 6:30 PM social, 7PM meeting. All are welcome. Flat River Outreach Ministries, 11535 Fulton St E, Lowell Map: Map: https://g.page/FROMlowell?share http://www.w8lrc.org https://www.facebook.com/w8lrc/ 145.27-(94.8Hz) NOTE: The weekly Thursday Open Radio Room has resumed, same as meeting time, all welcome. Crossroads Hamfest (Kalamazoo), Saturday, March 19 Location: Wings Stadium complex at 3600 Vanrick Dr., Kalamazoo Township, MI 49001. (However, 3705 Vanrick or 42.2544796N, 85.533357W will give you better directions from your GPS) Website: https://www.w8df.com/index.php?content=hamfest Flier: https://www.w8df.com/hamfest/hamfest2022.pdf Talk-in: 147.00+(94.8Hz) Phone: 269-815-8007 Email: smarshamfest at gmail.com?subject=Hamfest SEE ATTACHED .PDF VE Testing, Ionia County RACES, 3rd Saturday (except April and December) 4PM, March 19, Ionia County Central Dispatch 545 Appletree Dr, Ionia http://wa8rra.org/?page_id=452 Map: https://goo.gl/maps/8urPbpo6w9S2 Barry County ARA (BARA-K8BMI) meetings, Tuesday after the 3rd Saturday of the month, February 22, 7:00 PM with a 6:30 PM informal ?Gathering Time?. At the Barry County Emergency Operations Center (EOC), in the basement of the E911 Central Dispatch building at 2600 Nashville Rd, Hastings (next to Thornapple Manor). Facing the building, go to the door on the left. Press the doorbell button near the door and pull the door open when you hear a click. Use 146.56 MHz simplex for talk-in if you need directions. Map: https://goo.gl/maps/jw8vkLmB7VGVqmr17 https://k8bmi.org/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/244810886954700/ K8BMI 442.725+(94.8Hz) VE Testing, Allegan County ARC, 4th Saturday odd months, March 26, 9AM, Martin Township Community Building, 998 Templeton St, Martin, MI 49070. https://www.facebook.com/events/276392657844787/?ref=newsfeed http://ac8rc.org/?page_id=53 mailto:w8rmn at arrl.net Map: https://goo.gl/maps/xzHwtCHFAGM2 E.A.T. meeting (Education And Training) fourth Tuesday, March 22, 7PM, at the Herrick District Library, 300 S River Ave, Holland. You don?t have to be a club member to attend ? all hams and everyone interested in amateur radio are welcome to join us! Demonstrations, as well as answer any questions and especially help newcomers get started in the hobby.The sessions are open to the public and you do not need to 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. Map: https://goo.gl/maps/4bBC3Fqs6zBvCApd7 http://www.hollandarc.org/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/233793361844/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/233793361844/ K8DAA 147.06+(94.8Hz) The Independent Repeater Association (IRA-W8IRA), sponsor of the 147.16-(94.8Hz) link repeater system, monthly board meetings fourth Wednesday of the month, March 23, are now on ZOOM. Email info at w8ira.org http://w8ira.org/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/1764710107178775/ North Ottawa ARC NOARC-W8CSO monthly meeting fourth Thursday, March 24, 6:00 PM, at Spring Lake District Library, 123 E Exchange Street. Map: https://goo.gl/maps/YgRiUbXYwPeoYsUL7 http://www.w8cso.org/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/401316979888404/ W8CSO 145.49-(94.8Hz) Holland HAM IS FOR BREAKFAST! Last Saturday of the month, March 26, Southside Inn, 192 W 35th St, Holland, 9:00am, Back Room - Reserved Map: https://goo.gl/maps/X8wwwZ4Q93pf9aVu7 Where the coffee is hot and I?m sure the conversation will be lively! http://www.hollandarc.org/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/233793361844/ K8DAA https://www.facebook.com/HollandAmateurRadioClubK8DAA K8DAA 147.06+(94.8Hz) VE Testing, Allegan County ARC, 4th Saturday odd months, March 26, 9AM, Martin Township Community Building, 998 Templeton St, Martin, MI 49070. https://www.facebook.com/events/276392657844787/?ref=newsfeed http://ac8rc.org/?page_id=53 mailto:w8rmn at arrl.net Map: https://goo.gl/maps/xzHwtCHFAGM2 Allegan ARC AC8RC mini swap Saturday, April 2, 8AM-12NOON, setup at 6:30AM at Salem Township Hall. $5 entry and $5 for a table or trunk sale. HIAD ~ Saturday, April 9 ?Ham in a Day? will be held at the Chick-Owa Sportsman?s Club located at 9279 E. Ottogan Street (just west of Winding Creek) in Holland. 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, go to: http://tinyurl.com/holo-hiad-ve. Cost for the Ham in a Day study session is $25 (which includes the book Ham Radio by Bob Heil), but there is no cost for testing. In addition to the Ham in a Day students, anyone can arrive at 6:00 and take the technician, general, or extra class exam at no cost. Also, anyone whose license is within 90 days of expiring can renew their license between 6:00 and the end of testing at no charge. IRA Hudsonville Hamfest, Saturday, June 4 Location: Hudsonville Fairgrounds, 5235 Park Ave, Hudsonville, MI 49426 Website: http://w8ira.org/hudsonville-hamfest/ Flier: http://w8ira.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/IRA-Hamfest-2022-Full-Sheet.pdf Sponsor: Independent Repeater Association Type: ARRL Hamfest Talk-In: 147.16 + (94.8Hz) Public Contact: Tom Bosscher K8TB, 3148 Rosewood, Hudsonville, MI 49426 Phone: 616-209-9296 Email: hamfest at w8ira.org LONG RANGE FORECAST: GRAHamfest 2022 (Grand Rapids Area Hamfest), Saturday September 10 Save the date, more details later. 5th Annual IRA OPEN HOUSE & SITE CLEANUP, Saturday, October 1, 9AM to 2 or ?. The Independent Repeater Association (IRA) W8IRA is doing Open House and cleanup at the 92nd Street Hill repeater site. This site hosts many other Amateur Radio groups equipment as well. If you have never set foot on ?the hill?, or it?s been a while, or last week, this is a great time to get a tour of the place. We will be showing off the (not fancy) place as well as doing some tiding up inside and out. DO NOT FEEL ANY OBLIGATION TO PARTAKE IN CLEANUP. We look forward to your company. Arrive when you can, leave when you want to. We?ll have complementary coffee, donuts, and for lunch burgers and dogs. Talk-in (as you can guess) 147.16+(94.8Hz) 566 92nd St SE, Byron Center, MI 49315 Lat 42.796779, long -85.650055 Map: https://goo.gl/maps/Zp7RSg9cQpR2 http://w8ira.org/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/1764710107178775/ Contact ny8d at arrl.net (616)438-1464 MEETINGS/EVENTS NOT LISTED ABOVE, CHECK AREA ORGANIZATIONS FOR UPDATES. Riverside Radio Amateurs (Ionia County) W8RRA http://wa8rra.org/ n8mrc at yahoo.com https://www.facebook.com/Riverside.Radio.Amateurs 444.725+(94.8Hz) Kent County Emergency Services Team (KCEST-KC8EST) kcest_info at kcest.org https://www.kcest.org/ https://www.facebook.com/41KCEST 145.11-(94.8Hz) I CANNOT PROMOTE EVENTS I DON?T KNOW ABOUT! If I missed something or there is something coming up of interest to the West Michigan Ham community, let me know by the 25th of the month, email: ny8d at arrl.net /\/\/\/\/\/\/\ UP COMING HAMFESTS ARRL Hamfest and Convention Database http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/search Check ARRL hamfest search and sponsor websites for any updates or cancellations before heading out Crossroads Hamfest (Kalamazoo), Saturday, March 19 Location: Wings Stadium complex at 3600 Vanrick Dr., Kalamazoo Township, MI 49001. (However, 3705 Vanrick or 42.2544796N, 85.533357W will give you better directions from your GPS) Website: https://www.w8df.com/index.php?content=hamfest Flier: https://www.w8df.com/hamfest/hamfest2022.pdf Talk-in: 147.00+(94.8Hz) Phone: 269-815-8007 Email: smarshamfest at gmail.com?subject=Hamfest **CANCELED** Toledo Mobile Radio Association Hamfest and Computer Fair, Sunday, March 20 Website: http://tmrahamradio.org/hamfest.php Allegan ARC AC8RC mini swap Saturday, April 2, 8AM-12NOON, setup at 6:30AM at Salem Township Hall. $5 entry and $5 for a table or trunk sale. Lucas County ARES Trunk Sale and Swap Meet, Sunday, May 1 Location: Toledo Speedway, 5639 Benore Rd, Toledo, OH 43601 Website: http://tinyurl.com/lcaresswap Sponsor: Lucas County Amateur Radio Emergency Setvice Type: ARRL Hamfest Talk-In: 146.61- (103.5Hz) Public Contact: Michael Lacumsky W8MAL, 11638 W Bloom Rd Oak Harbor, OH 43449 Phone: 567-318-2291 Email: lucascountyares at gmail.com Wexaukee ARC Cadillac Hamfest, Saturday, May 7. Location: Mackinaw Trail Middle School, 8401 S. Mackinaw Trail, Cadillac, MI 49601 Website: http://www.wexaukeearc.org Flier: https://www.wexaukeearc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2022-Swap-Flyer.pdf Sponsor: Wexaukee Amateur Radio Club Type: ARRL Hamfest Talk-In: 146.98- Public Contact: Thomas Warnock WB8WIV, 817 Third Avenue Cadillac, MI 46601 Phone: 231-775-8767 Email: wb8wiv.tom at gmail.com North Central Indiana Hamfest, ARRL Indiana State Convention, Saturday, May 7 Location: Miami County 4-H Fairgrounds, 1029 W. 200 North, Peru, IN 46970 Website: http://www.nci-hamfest.net Sponsor: Cass County, Grant County, Kokomo, and Miami County Amateur Radio Clubs Type: ARRL Convention Talk-In: 147.345+ (131.8) Public Contact: Mitch Miller , W9DDX 3658 N Moorland Drive Marion, IN 46952 Phone: 765-661-5893 Email: mitchmiller55 at gmail.com Dayton Hamvention, Friday-Sunday, May 20-22 Location: Greene County Fairgrounds and Expo Center, 120 Fairgrounds Road, Xenia, OH 45385 Website: http://hamvention.org Sponsor: Dayton Amateur Radio Association Type: ARRL Hamfest Talk-In: 146.94-(123.0) Public Contact: Henry Ruminski W8HJR, PO Box 44, Dayton, OH 45401-0044 Phone: 1-937-232-9272 Email: henry.ruminski at wright.edu GMARC Trunk Swap, Saturdays, May 21, June 18, July 16, August 20, September 17 Location: Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Avenue, Shelby Township, MI Website: http://www.gmarc.org Sponsor: GM Amateur Radio Club Type: ARRL Hamfest Talk-In: 443.075+(123Hz) Public Contact: Bobby Corr N8CY, 45601 Fox Ln W Apt 106, Shelby Township, MI 48317 Phone: 248-346-2733 Email: BobbyCorr at att.net IRA Hudsonville Hamfest, Saturday, June 4 Location: Hudsonville Fairgrounds, 5235 Park Ave, Hudsonville, MI 49426 Website: http://w8ira.org/hudsonville-hamfest/ Flier: http://w8ira.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/IRA-Hamfest-2022-Full-Sheet.pdf Sponsor: Independent Repeater Association Type: ARRL Hamfest Talk-In: 147.16 + (94.8Hz) Public Contact: Tom Bosscher K8TB, 3148 Rosewood, Hudsonville, MI 49426 Phone: 616-209-9296 Email: hamfest at w8ira.org Flying Beers International Hamfest, Sunday, June 5 Location: Fraternal Order of Police 130, 2233 Burdette Street, Ferndale, MI 48220 Website: http://flyingbeers.org Flier: https://www.facebook.com/FlyingBeersInternational/photos/a.389403181782782/960854711304290/ Sponsor: K8FBI Radio Club Type: ARRL Hamfest Talk-In: 442.600+(123Hz) Public Contact: Sean McCarthy WX8L, 2224 MARLOW Warren, MI 48092 Phone: (586) 218-3020 Email: K8FBI at arrl.net Chelsea Amateur Radio Club Swap Meet, Sunday, June 9 Location: Chelsea Community Fairgrounds, 20501 W Old US Hwy 12, Chelsea, MI 48118 Website: http://wd8iel.com Sponsor: Chelsea Amateur Radio Club Type: ARRL Hamfest Talk-In: 145.450- and 146.980-(100Hz) Public Contact: Michelle Dye KD8GWX, 561 N. McKenzie St. Adrian, MI 49221 Phone: 1-734-717-5660 Email: blessed_1992777 at yahoo.com Monroe Hamfest, Sunday, June 19 Location: Monroe County Fairgrounds, 3775 S. Custer Rd, Monroe, MI 48161 Website: http://mcrca.org/Hamfest/Index Flier: http://mcrca.org/Hamfest/GetFlierFile Sponsor: Monroe County Radio Comm Assoc Type: ARRL Hamfest Talk-In: 146.72-(100 Hz) Public Contact: Fred VanDaele K8EBI , 4 Carl Dr. Monroe, MI 48162 Phone: 734-755-4904 Email: ka8ebi at yahoo.com Elkhart East Hamfest, Saturday, August 6 Location: Northern Indiana Event Center, 21565 Executive Parkway, Elkhart, IN 46514 Website: http://elkharteasthamfest.com Flier: https://elkharteasthamfest.com/images/2022-EEHamfestFlyer.pdf Sponsor: Northern Indiana K9DEW Repeater Network Type: ARRL Hamfest Talk-In: 145.430-(141.3Hz) Public Contact: Dewey Thrash K9DEW, PO BOX 772, Bristol, IN 46507 Phone: 574-370-2436 Email: dewey at k9dew.com GRAHamfest 2022 (Grand Rapids Area Hamfest), Saturday, September 10 Save the date, more details later. Central Michigan Amateur Radio Club Hamfest, Saturday, September 10 Location: Okemos Convention Center, 2187 University Park, Okemos, MI 48805 Sponsor: Central Michigan Amateur Radio Club Website: https://www.centralmiarc.com/hamfest.php Type: ARRL Hamfest Talk-In: 145.390-(100Hz) Public Contact: Daniel Dembinski KD8YDE, 9749 Peacock Road, Laingsburg, MI 48848 Phone: 517-512-9846 Email: kd8yde at inbox.com Adrian Hamfest, Sunday, September 18 Location: Lenawee County Airport, 2651 W. Cadmus Rd, Adrian, MI 49221 Website: http://w8tqe.com/hamfest.htm Flier: http://w8tqe.com/pdfs/Hamfest%20Flier%20PDF%202021.pdf Sponsor: Adrian Amateur Radio Club Type: ARRL Hamfest Talk-In: 145.37-(85.4Hz) Public Contact: Mark Hinkleman NU8Z, 108 E. Kilbuck St, Tecumseh, MI 49286 Phone: 517-423-5906 Email: cqnu8z at comcast.net I CANNOT PROMOTE EVENTS I DON?T KNOW ABOUT! If I missed something or there is something coming up of interest to the West Michigan Ham community, let me know by the 25th of the month, email: ny8d at arrl.net 73 Jack NY8D