Club News

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   

We have a winner......   

Winning date was 3/27/2015

See last post for the winner 

Well its time... the 2015 ice-out will begin with the Tuesday March 3rd session of the MCRC 2 meter net.. 

Last year we began the challenge with the Ice Burg at the end of my driveway.. This year i have decided to use the pile in the back lot at work.. "Some participants last year were threatening to add salt to the ice burg to speed up the melting" so this burg is in a fenced in lot and under camera surveillance....

Congratulations to Anne K8AE for last years correct date of April 1st, Hopefully i will be able to present her with the 2014 Ice-Out mug at Fridays Meeting. 

At your time of check-in give me the date you want and if its not taken you are all set. 

This year the pile is just under 6 feet tall and 15 feet front to back and i will limit it to the first 20 feet in front of the semi trailer.. 

Good Luck

John N8KAM

Here is the first Pic.

http://w8mrm.net/resources/SiteAlbums/820379/ice%20out%202015.jpg

Week (2) 3-10-15

http://www.w8mrm.net/Photos/39217537

 Week (3) 3-17-15

http://www.w8mrm.net/Photos/39409122

Week (4) 3-24-2015.  It wont be long now...

http://www.w8mrm.net/Photos/39595895

And we have a Winner..... After only 5 weeks (sooner than i thought) the ice burg is Gone.. it gave up its last Nugget of ice shortly after noon  on Friday the 27th of March. Making our 2015 winner... 

Stan  K8SB.. 

Congratulations Stan   I will order your MCRC Ice out Mug ASAP

If you are a member of the American Legion don't forget to check out the March magazine issue.  There is a great article in reference to Ham Radio and the American Legion Radio Club.  I am a member of the club and it has some great benefits and a lot of fun.

If you are not a member you can read the article on the American Legion web site.  Just go to the Media tab and look for the magazine link and find the article, "Wave of Popularity".  Enjoy.....

73,

Bill AC8KO       

2015 Michigan QSO Party-Motor City Radio Club

Setup: Primary - Wednesday 15 April 6:00PM / Secondary - Friday 17 April 6:00PM

Operate W8MRM: Saturday, 18 April 2015 Noon-Midnight

Tear down: Sunday 19 April 1:00PM

Community Bible Church

3700 Benson Road

Please use the South (Rear) Entrance, as posted

Trenton MI 48183

42.121117N  83.212792W

 Please come out to the 2015 MCRC MI QSO Party to enjoy operating  W8MRM in our state’s very own contest, the fellowship of fellow MCRC members, and get a preview of the MCRC 2015 Field Day site, of which free guided tours will be provided by our very own John, N8KAM, A.K.A “The voice of the Tuesday Night Net!”

 In addition to operating/logging on Saturday please consider coming out to the FD site Wednesday evening or Sunday afternoon to assist with setup and tear down, doing this will also allow us to verify MCRC equipment functionality and familiarize us with the new location to ensure another winning year for MCRC ARRL FD effort in June!

 What, you’ve never been to Field Day? The MI QSO Party is an excellent  opportunity to come out now and see what all the talk is about and enjoy operating in a Field Day environment so you’ll be better able to better enjoy the ARRL Field Day June 27-28 at the same location.

 Sign Up sheet and more FUN radio-related stuff that MCRC is doing can be found on the MCRC website:  http://motorcityradioclub.roundtablelive.org/

 Comments/Questions: John, K8DHH, 734 709 9888 or K8DHH@ARRL.NET

Look forward to seeing you there!

Please check it out!

The ARRL 2015 Field Day Packet is now on line.  Our FD Chairperson Bruce AC8KD is already working on our club participation.  I know we will all work to make this another successful MCRC Field Day. 

73,

Bill AC8KO       

 Metro Grand Springs Tour

 A double-digit mile bicycle ride which includes the scenic trails of Oakwoods and Willow Metro Parks.

 Sponsored by the Downriver Cycling Club to promote the enjoyment and health benefits bicycling has to offer.

 Please mark your calendars for one of our club's foremost Public Service Events!

 There will be a different course than previous years.

 We need 2M operators with equipment (HT works) that can access the WY8DOT repeater (147.240+/100hz PL) from the Willow Metro Park area.

 I'll get a signup sheet and updated course map out soon.

 THANK YOU!

The 2015 auction is just a few weeks away! 

We have some exciting items up for bid as well as some great individually priced table items. 

Many of the members have asked if they can bring items the night of the auction.  YES!! You sure can!

This is a members only auction. Items are being donated to the club and the proceeds are going directly to the club. If you have an item that is more expensive. ex. HF or mobile radio. The club is asking a reasonable auction fee. 

Here are just a few of the excellent items up for bid

Our good friend Ron, N8XZ, needs your help! 

Every Wednesday night at 2100, the Wayne Co. RACES group holds their weekly emergency net. Recently the participate in the the weekly nets has decreased. 

Disaster preparedness is one of the founding tenets of Amateur radio. It is imperative that we as Amateur radio operators support local scheduled emergency nets. We never know when we may be called to use these nets in a real emergency. Without regular practice, when the time for support happens, it will be difficult to fulfill our responsibility to the public at large.

He has asked that you take some time out of your busy schedules and add the Wednesday night RACES net to your schedule. 

The net tends to be very short. Sometimes lasting no more than 10 to 15 minutes. 

RACES/WCARPSC Weekly Emergency Net

WEDNESDAY 2100

Dearborn (Oakwood) RADAR repeater 147.160+ pl/100hz

Hope to hear you on the air Wednesday nights!

73 - Jim - KD8HFX