Here’s the first installment of Michigan Section club news. This should also appear on the ARRL Michigan Section web page.
New Clubs
Several clubs have been accepted as ARRL affiliated clubs recently, and there’s another that, while not ARRL-affiliated, deserves mention.
The first is the Michigan VHF-UHF Society. Based in White Lake, west of Pontiac, the club lists contesting, DXing, repeaters, digital modes, and public service and emergency communications as their specialties. They also offer help for newcomers. For more information, contact Robert G. Lang K8ZKJ. His e-mail address is [email protected].
The second club I want to mention is the University of Michigan ARC. It’s an old club, perhaps one of the oldest in Michigan, but for several years has been inactive. Now, under the leadership of grad student Chris Galbraith KA8WFC, and with the support of several faculty members, the club has been revived. They now have a shack in the EECS building on U-M’s North Campus, and are going to actively begin recruiting new members. Listen for their distinctive callsign, W8UM, and give them a shout if you hear them on the air. For more information, contact Chris by emailing him at [email protected].
Tech Classes Begin
The Motor City Radio Club will once again be conducting Tech classes at Trenton High School. Registration is on Tuesday, September 28 at 7:00 PM, and classes start on Thursday the 30th also at 7:00 PM. Their is no cost to take the class, but students will need a copy of _Now Your Talking_, 5th edition. For more information, visit the MCRC website at http://www.w8mrm.org or e-mail Gary N8ZFH
If your club doesn’t offer classes, you may want to think about doing so, either in January or next fall. Holding classes is a great way to attract new members and a good way to promote amateur radio. Via the Volunteer Instructor Support Program, the ARRL offers resources that can help you get started.
Do you have some news about your club and its activities that you would like me to highlight here? If so, e-mail me at [email protected]
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