Club News

Tonight is the October General Membership Meeting. 

Tonight's topic is ELECTIONS. Come early to talk to the candidates and then cast your vote and help set the path for next years club activities. 

These are your candidates. 

President -- Bob W8RFC
Vice-President -- Bob K8HV
Secretary -- Rena KE8MKC
Treasurer -- Dale WA8FRD

KD8HFX will have a mini-swap set up in the back of the room as well. Lots of ham radio trinkets as well as some laptops and computer related items. Trade in some cash for that MUST HAVE item of you dreams. 

*** COVID-19 Reminder *** We would ask that you all follow the current CDC recommendations for indoor/in-person meetings.

The September General Membership meeting is just around the corner. 

This will be the first time we've had an in person meeting in over a year. We would ask that you all follow the current CDC recommendations for indoor/in-person meetings. 

The agenda this month is focused around elections. We will be taking nominations for officers. If you want to serve your club on the leadership board, please reach out to KD8HFX for more information. 

There will also be a mini swap happening. Look at the member swap page to get an idea of some of the items that will be available.

73 - KD8HFX 

Due to changes in the way the MGST is operating this year under COVID restrictions. The organizers have decided that there will NOT be a need for our communications assistance this year.

The MCRC board thanks the members who volunteered for the event and hope that you will think about volunteering again in the future. 

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out.

73 - Jim KD8HFX

Field day is only 99 days away. 

This year Field Day is June 26th and 27th. Like previous years we are planning on setting up on Friday June 25th.

We are actively seeking information from members on their intent to operate. If you plan on operating or logging for Field Day this year please make your intentions known to the club. We are looking for operators and loggers to fill the time between 2pm Saturday afternoon until 2pm Sunday afternoon.

Email KD8HFX(at)gmail.com with what times you would like to operate or log.

The current operating schedule is posted on the Field Day page.

73 - KD8HFX

We have been approached by a Bob Rehahn

to assist in installing some ground plane wires to an antenna. Many of you know Bob W8GMA (formerly AC8DZ). He was a member of the club for a number of years. His QTH is in Southgate. 

If you would like to help Bob out contact KD8HFX directly and he can pass on Bob's phone number and other contact information. 

This month we will have a special presentation by ARRL Great Lakes Division Director Dale Williams - WA8EFK. Dale will be putting on a presentation on the ARRL and the status of Ham Radio. 

Meeting held via ZOOM

The Downriver Cycling club has started to take volunteer signups for the MGST this May 2nd. 

Please visit the our MGST event page for further information and the steps needed to be a volunteer this year.

73 - KD8HFX

It is with much sadness that we inform members that Don Fritz - KE8HJA has become a silent key. He passed on Sunday January, 31st.

Services are to be held at Howe Peterson Funeral Home on Wednesday February 3rd from 1:00pm - 8:00pm. Howe Peterson is in Taylor on Telegraph.

Please keep Don's family in your thoughts as they work through this difficult time. 

73 Don. You will be missed. 

- KD8HFX

The family of a former club member, Ken Stecker W8SS, is looking for any parties interested in his station. Ken was president of our club in 1957, he became SK in 1988. His grandchildren are in the process of trying to clean up the family home. Paul, Ken's grandson, has sent some pictures of the station the collection of vintage radio gear. There is a substantial amount of stuff. As Paul and his sister work to inventory and formulate a plan of action. He has invited any MCRC member to the Dearborn home to look around and see if there is gear that you would be interested in.

They would like to sell as much of the equipment as possible. Ken's son, Paul's father, is struggling with dementia. Funds from the sale of the radio gear will be used towards supporting their father's health care. 

If you have any interest in looking at the equipment or helping Paul and his family identify and sell the equipment, please contact Jim - KD8HFX for Paul's contact information.

New items have been posted for sale on the members swap page. 

Interested members should contact KD8HFX@gmail.com

Member Swap Page