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  • 04/01/2015 21:00 | Dale Poblenz

    Here is the in formation on  Marv's Funeral

    Visitations:

    Saturday, April 04, 2015
    2:00 ~ 5:00 PM
    Michigan Memorial Funeral Home

    Services:

    Saturday, April 04, 2015
    5:00 PM
    Michigan Memorial Funeral Home Chapel


  • 03/30/2015 16:25 | Bill Loeber

    Hi Everyone,

    World Amateur Radio Day is April 18, 2015 (IARU).  This is the same day as our club sponsored MI QSO Party.  So Get On The Air and have some fun with your club! 

    73,

    Bill AC8KO         

  • 03/25/2015 16:00 | Bill Loeber

    Hi Everyone,

    The ARRL Centennial Points Challenge and W1AW WAS Award applications are on line at the ARRL website! 

    73,

    Bill AC8KO   

  • 03/06/2015 15:08 | Bill Loeber

    Hi Everyone,

    Please don't forget that this Sunday at 2:00 A.M. Daylight Savings Time begins.  It will be time to change local clocks but not "UTC".  Please check the ARRL web site for full details.  The only thing that changes is the relationship between local time and UTC.

    It will be important to keep this in mind as this weekend is the 2015 ARRL DX Phone Contest! 

    73,

    Bill AC8KO   

       

  • 03/05/2015 14:56 | Bill Loeber

    Hi Everyone,

    I am happy to announce that Bill W8KZP, has graciously accepted the position of Nominating Chairperson for this year.  With the fact that many on the board will be changing hats it is critical that we work on the slate of officers earlier than usual.  I know I can count on each of you as active members of our club to help in any way that you can.  It is my hope that when Bill approaches folks to run they will elect to step up to the plate and take a swing!  It has been my honor to serve on the board for four years and as your President for two years but it will be time in November to pass the gavel to someone else at the November Club Dinner. 

    Once again:  Thank You Bill!

    73,

    Bill AC8KO   

  • 03/03/2015 18:45 | John Roberts




    We have a winner......   

    Winning date was 3/27/2015


    See last post for the winner 


    Well its time... the 2015 ice-out will begin with the Tuesday March 3rd session of the MCRC 2 meter net.. 

    Last year we began the challenge with the Ice Burg at the end of my driveway.. This year i have decided to use the pile in the back lot at work.. "Some participants last year were threatening to add salt to the ice burg to speed up the melting" so this burg is in a fenced in lot and under camera surveillance....

    Congratulations to Anne K8AE for last years correct date of April 1st, Hopefully i will be able to present her with the 2014 Ice-Out mug at Fridays Meeting. 

    At your time of check-in give me the date you want and if its not taken you are all set. 

    This year the pile is just under 6 feet tall and 15 feet front to back and i will limit it to the first 20 feet in front of the semi trailer.. 

    Good Luck

    John N8KAM

    Here is the first Pic.

    http://w8mrm.net/resources/SiteAlbums/820379/ice%20out%202015.jpg


    Week (2) 3-10-15

    http://www.w8mrm.net/Photos/39217537


     Week (3) 3-17-15

    http://www.w8mrm.net/Photos/39409122


    Week (4) 3-24-2015.  It wont be long now...

    http://www.w8mrm.net/Photos/39595895


    And we have a Winner..... After only 5 weeks (sooner than i thought) the ice burg is Gone.. it gave up its last Nugget of ice shortly after noon  on Friday the 27th of March. Making our 2015 winner... 


    Stan  K8SB.. 


    Congratulations Stan   I will order your MCRC Ice out Mug ASAP

  • 03/01/2015 16:03 | Bill Loeber

    If you are a member of the American Legion don't forget to check out the March magazine issue.  There is a great article in reference to Ham Radio and the American Legion Radio Club.  I am a member of the club and it has some great benefits and a lot of fun.

    If you are not a member you can read the article on the American Legion web site.  Just go to the Media tab and look for the magazine link and find the article, "Wave of Popularity".  Enjoy.....

    73,

    Bill AC8KO       

  • 02/25/2015 09:53 | Deleted user

      


    2015 Michigan QSO Party-Motor City Radio Club

    Setup: Primary - Wednesday 15 April 6:00PM / Secondary - Friday 17 April 6:00PM

    Operate W8MRM: Saturday, 18 April 2015 Noon-Midnight

    Tear down: Sunday 19 April 1:00PM

    Community Bible Church

    3700 Benson Road

    Please use the South (Rear) Entrance, as posted

    Trenton MI 48183

    42.121117N  83.212792W

     Please come out to the 2015 MCRC MI QSO Party to enjoy operating  W8MRM in our state’s very own contest, the fellowship of fellow MCRC members, and get a preview of the MCRC 2015 Field Day site, of which free guided tours will be provided by our very own John, N8KAM, A.K.A “The voice of the Tuesday Night Net!

     In addition to operating/logging on Saturday please consider coming out to the FD site Wednesday evening or Sunday afternoon to assist with setup and tear down, doing this will also allow us to verify MCRC equipment functionality and familiarize us with the new location to ensure another winning year for MCRC ARRL FD effort in June!

     What, you’ve never been to Field Day? The MI QSO Party is an excellent  opportunity to come out now and see what all the talk is about and enjoy operating in a Field Day environment so you’ll be better able to better enjoy the ARRL Field Day June 27-28 at the same location.


     Sign Up sheet and more FUN radio-related stuff that MCRC is doing can be found on the MCRC website:  http://motorcityradioclub.roundtablelive.org/

     Comments/Questions: John, K8DHH, 734 709 9888 or K8DHH@ARRL.NET

    Look forward to seeing you there!

  • 02/10/2015 17:35 | Bill Loeber

    Please check it out!

    The ARRL 2015 Field Day Packet is now on line.  Our FD Chairperson Bruce AC8KD is already working on our club participation.  I know we will all work to make this another successful MCRC Field Day. 

    73,

    Bill AC8KO       

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