Motor City Radio Club
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Club News

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  • 03/13/2021 16:21 | Jim Baksa (Administrator)
    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. 



  • 02/18/2021 19:46 | Jim Baksa (Administrator)

    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


  • 02/12/2021 17:31 | Jim Baksa (Administrator)

    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


  • 02/02/2021 07:46 | Jim Baksa (Administrator)

    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

  • 01/11/2021 08:40 | Jim Baksa (Administrator)

    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.


  • 12/06/2020 15:47 | Jim Baksa (Administrator)

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

    Interested members should contact KD8HFX@gmail.com

    Member Swap Page

  • 11/05/2020 20:01 | Jim Baksa (Administrator)

    The club is currently accepting nominations for the board position of Secretary. 

    Anyone interested in running for the position should submit their name and the name of a supporting member. To the president of the club president@w8mrm.net

    The Club will be accepting nominations until December 20th. Voting will for the candidates will start on December 21st and run until the end of year. Following our online voting procedure. 

    73-KD8HFX

  • 10/26/2020 21:02 | Woody Kirkman (Administrator)

    The NWS has posted their Fall 2020 Newsletter.  It can be found here:

    https://www.weather.gov/media/dtx/spotter/Spotter.pdf

  • 08/22/2020 11:31 | Jim Baksa (Administrator)

    The club has been contacted about a 40' ham radio tower for sale in Huntington Woods. They are asking $200 

    If you are interested in the tower or finding our more information I can put members in contact with the seller, email me KD8HFX (at) gmail.com

    73 - Jim KD8HFX


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