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  • 05/20/2015 16:04 | Bruce Menning

    Online registration is up and running. (http://motorcityradioclub.roundtablelive.org/event-1767978?CalendarViewType=0&SelectedDate=5/20/2015

    Please sign up for your desired operating time and place your order for T-shirts ($15) and Friday night steaks ($5).  You can also register at the June meeting.  At the June meeting the presentation will be all about Field Day and finalizing our operating plan for this year. A sign-up sheet will be circulated at the June meeting for those who are willing to bring a dish to pass both for the Friday evening steak dinner and though out the weekend. Please contribute where you can.

    What to bring to Field Day:

    ·         Yourselves. Our success on Field Day depends on club participation. Please sign up and come join us.

    ·         Friends, family, neighbors, anyone else that might be interested in Amateur Radio. We will have a GOTA station up and running and welcome all visitors.

    ·         Tables and chairs. As we are not at a regular park, we will not have an abundance of picnic tables to use at our food tent. If you have access to a multitude of table and chairs that can be brought to the site let me know.

    ·         Food. Bring a dish to pass. If you have special dietary needs make sure you will have what you will need.

    ·         2 Meter HT. We will be on 147.42 for onsite communication and 147.84/147.24 (The Wyandotte Repeater) for talk-in.

    ·         Sun Screen/bug spray/water and whatever else you need for a safe and enjoyable day outside.

    Note our new location this year; Community Bible Church, 3700 Benson , Trenton, MI 48183.

    Bruce AC8KD

    2015 Field Day Chair

  • 05/18/2015 12:05 | Bruce Menning

    Dust off the Yagi and fire up the attenuator, it’s time to start the 2015 MCRC Fox Hunting season. The first hunt is Saturday, May 30th. We meet at Leo's Coney Island at 19230 Fort Street in Riverview at 9:00 a.m. for breakfast. Then at 10:30 a.m. people group up and begin the hunt for the Fox. If you don't have any directional finding equipment, don't worry. There will be someone there that you can ride with. It's sure to be a fun time for all!

    The season schedule is:

    May 30th

    June 20th

    July 18th

    August 15th

    September 19th

    October 17th

    Come out and challenge the 2014 season champions Woody N8MWQ and Bruce AC8KD, and the rest of the Fox Hunting teams for the coveted MCRC Fox hunting trophy and your very own Fox hunt Champion Coffee mug.

    See you there!


  • 04/21/2015 21:16 | Jim Baksa (Administrator)

    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
    For more info or to volunteer, contact John K8DHH. 

    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)

  • 04/19/2015 22:48 | Woody Kirkman (Administrator)

    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!!!

  • 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   

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