Club News

Well, the 2013 Field Day results are in and official as posted in the December issue of QST.  I am happy to report that W8MRM Motor City Radio Club ranked number one in the State of Michigan in class 2A.  Our total score including bonus points is 4,996!  In a future issue of the Spark Gap, Stan K8SB will have a more detailed analysis of our performance.  As the 2013 Field Day chairperson, I want to thank the staff and all club members that participated in making this a great event.  Now we have to turn our attention to making the 2014 Field Day the best yet!

73,

Bill AC8KO

Legionnaires will honor their fellow veterans in a special on-the-air tribute on Veterans Day, Nov 11.  Members of The American Legion Amateur Radio Club (TALARC) will operate from 9 A.M. through 5 P.M., using the FCC specially-issued call sign - W9L.  

Ham radio operators wishing to contact Special Event Station W9L on Veterans Day should tune to 20 meters - 14.275.  Any ham radio operator who contacts the station are eligible to receive an attractive full-color commemorative certificate. 

Further details can be found on the American Legion site or on the QRZ site. 

Bill AC8KO   

I am pleased to announce that Bruce AC8KD will be our 2014 Field Day Chairperson and serving as the Assistant FD Chair will be Woody N8MWQ.  I am sure you will be hearing from them soon and I know you will help them to make this the best Field Day yet!

Bill AC8KO

The next meeting of the MCRC historical committee will be at Ann's K8AE home on Monday November 18th.  If you are interested in joining them, they need help in labeling photos. 

We have added a number of HF nets to to the members links session.  As i get more websites to associate with these nets we will update them. 

Anne K8AE has once again generously opened her QTH station as MCRC's official November Phone Sweeps Station. 

The results are in and your new officers have been chosen.  Please help us welcome:

Sad to announce that Ferd Keller KB8BUD (a new member of our club) passed away.
Only information at this time is that he will be displayed at Nixon's funeral home.  Don't know when!

Hello all,

The ARROW club and Wastenaw Co. ARPSC are short a few amateurs to help out with the One Helluva Ride cycling event Saturday July 13th. The OHR event is one of the the largest cycling events in the area, as it traverses 4 counties and includes more than 1500 riders.

Amateurs provide SAG support, for riders who 'sag' behind or otherwise experience mechanical difficulties and need help. I helped out last year with this event, and it was a load of fun driving around and helping people who have flats, or heat exhaustion.

You don't necessarily need a radio to partake in this event. You can even ride along with another person and act as the radio operator if you don't want to be the one driving around. Jeff W8SGZ is organizing the event, and needs a few more people to help out at the event for shifts during the day.

If you are interested in helping out or want more info, send Jeff an email at w8sgz@tsshome.com.

Please note that this is a conflict with the pickup of donated equipment in Warren. I'm still looking for a few more people to come help load equipment that morning starting at 10 am. If you can help out, (especially with a pickup truck), please send me an email!

Best,

Jameson Eisele

UMARC President 2013-2014