Club News

The MGST is soon upon us.  John K8DHH is working hard at rounding up volunteers for this event.  

There are couple of changes this year. The meeting place has changed as well as the routes. 

Sunday, May 3, 2015 Huron High School • 32044 Huron River Drive New Boston, MI  48164 Meet at 06:15 if you want breakfast. If you decide to skip the most important meal of the day you can be there at 07:00

Routes

Belleview Loop - RED

Crosswindos Loop - GREEN

Family Trail Loop - ORANGE

Lake Erie Road Loop - PURPLE

Lake Erie Trail Loop - PINK

Willow Run Loop (unofficial)

Due to the Dayton Hamvention, the first Fox Hunt of the 2015 season has been moved to Saturday, May 30th, 2015 at 10:00 AM.

Because of this change, there will be two breakfasts in May.  The original breakfast scheduled for May 16th will still be held and a second club breakfast will be held preceding the hunt on May 30. Both breakfasts will be located at Leo's Coney Island, 19230 Fort Street in Riverview at 9:00 AM.

Happy Hunting!!!

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

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         

Hi Everyone,

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

73,

Bill AC8KO   

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxU1ZhINaHk  

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   

   

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   

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

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