Club News

The Lincoln Park Schools Foundation is looking for volunteers to help with a fun run on June 11th from 0730  - 1200. 

Race begins at Council Point Park in Lincoln Park. 

If your are interested in helping at the event contact Keith KD8ZSK or Tony KE8NSU

We have been contacted by the family of W8PYW, who became a SK in 2014. 

His son is working through the estate and there are some ham radio items that they would like to sell. Specifically two towers and an antenna. 

Rohn Tower 120ft ~ $500
Aluminum 60ft tower ~ $300

The antenna doesn't have much for identification other than a note that says "Assembly material for HiGain Quad" asking ~ $200

If anyone is interested, please contact KD8HFX and he will pass on the seller's contact information.

The MCRC is looking to find two additional club members to help organize and administer Field Day 2022. Jerry Gates, N8KUH, has stepped up to help make Field Day happen for the MCRC.

Please contact me at RCL1011@aol.com if you are willing to help organize and administer this event. Thank you!

For more information on Field Day I encourage you to check out the link below; 

http://www.arrl.org/field-day#:~:text=Field%20Day%20is%20always%20the,2022%20is%20June%2025%2D26.

Michigan QSO party is just around the corner. April 16th!!!

Now is a great time to start testing your equipment and getting ready to make at least one contact in each of Michigan's 83 counties. 

Going mobile? Some operators choose to go mobile and help to activate some of the quieter counties in MI. Make sure you list your plans on the Michigan QSO web page. 

Worried how you are going to keep track of all 83 counties and your contacts with them?  Download the MIQSO contest logging software from N3FJP. 

To find out more about the Michigan QSO party including rules and log submission information, visit their website. https://miqp.org/

The latest Spotter Newsletter is now available from the NWS Detroit/Pontiac Office.

It can be viewed here:   Spring 2022 Newsletter

The NWS Detroit/Pontiac Office is once again holding their spring spotter training as a virtual event.  There will be four classes held using the GoTo webinar client.  The dates are March 8, 2022, March 14, 2022, April 9, 2022, and April 12, 2022.  Classes will be held at 7:00 pm with the exception of the April 9th class at 10:00 AM.

To register for any of the classes, visit their website at: 

https://www.weather.gov/dtx/spotter2

We are saddened to announce that Clarence KD8MGT has become a silent key. 

He passed on the 3rd of January. 

Information regarding services and visitation can be found here.

73 Clarence, you'll be missed. 

We've put a very basic packet radio terminal on the air. W8MRM-1 can be connected to on 144.93 MHz. 

Messages can be passed via the PBBS. 

We are hoping to do a demonstration of the system in future general membership meetings. If that is something you would be interested in please message KD8HFX@gmail.com

73 KD8HFX

One of your fellow members is looking for a Heathkit QRP radio that is in working condition. Specifically a HW8 or HW9 w/ parts and accessories if available.

If you have one and are willing to part with it, please contact Jerry - K8KUH. 

The votes have been counted and the results are in

Your 2021-2022 board of directors is:

President -- Bob W8RFC

Vice-President -- Bob K8HV

Secretary -- Rena KE8MKC

Treasurer -- Dale WA8FRD

Please congratulate them and get ready for the next year of exciting adventures in Ham Radio.

73 - KD8HFX