06/05/2026
Events for June 2026 for the WM Amateur Radio community (updated June 4)
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Email information to [email protected] by the 25th of the month
THESE SITES ARE STILL ACTIVE
IF YOU HAVEN'T DONE SO YET, DO IT NOW:
**Go to this link: https://send-a-letter.org/hoa/
**And turns out GMRS license holders, including EVERYONE in the household
All the details are at this link https://send-a-letter.org/gmrs
**IT'S SO EASY A CAVEMAN CAN DO IT!**
Non-hams just fill out the form leaving the callsign field blank.
How about setting up a computer at your next club meeting?
IT'S EASY, DO IT! FREE THE ANTENNA.
From ARRL Great Lakes Division Director Scott Yonally, N8SY:
Hi Gang, I've uploaded a short little video that I'm sure you'll be interested in
viewing. It's a message from Senator Ted Cruz about Amateur Radio.
Here's the link... https://arrl-greatlakes.org/Cruz_MSG.mp4
RADIO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
• FCC §97.1(a):Recognition and enhancement of the value of the amateur service to the public as a VOLUNTARY NONCOMMERCIAL COMMUNICATION SERVICE, particularly with respect to providing emergency communications.
• DO YOUR PART, volunteer for at LEAST ONE EVENT this year. YOU CAN DO IT!
• Interested in West Michigan weather? Are you also interested in radio communications? If so, you are welcome to join Kent County Skywarn to use your passion for weather and radio to serve our community!
Kent County Skywarn accepts both amateur radio and GMRS operators into membership to report ground truth weather data for our served agencies. If you would like more information on becoming a Skywarn team member, please email [email protected].
• If you are interested/involved in SkyWarn, you may also have an interest in learning more about the weather in general. There is a local chapter of both the American Meteorological Society (AMS) and the National Weather Association (NWA). This chapter, called the Southwest Michigan Chapter of the AMS and NWA, is open to not only professional meteorologists in the area, but also to anyone who has an interest in weather and would like to develop a relationship with those who have similar interests. https://sites.google.com/a/skywatch.org/swmi/Meetings?authuser=0
Kreigh KE8EAL
• The Grand Rapids National Weather Service office offers a specialized severe weather SKYWARN training class dedicated to meeting the needs and interests of the blind and visually impaired.
This training will offer the class again on Wednesday, July 15 from 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. The training will be held at the Mary Free Bed Meijer Conference Center, Mary Free Bed Professional Building, 350 Lafayette Ave SE, Grand Rapids MI. This location is very convenient for those who need to use public transportation.
For much more information and applications, contact Dr Thomas Behler, Skywarn Session Coordinator. E-mail: [email protected] Phone: (303) 775-1199
Mailing Address: 3451 Navaho Dr SW, Grandville, MI 49418
• NOARC Breakfast at Pine St Cafe, Saturdays, 7AM
401 Pine St, Ferrysburg, MI 49409
MAP: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Epx8wM67GrPS3gBG6
https://pinestreetcafemi.com/
https://w8cso.org/calendar/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/401316979888404/
TI: W8CSO 145.49-(94.8Hz)
• AND NOARC Breakfast at RUSS' RESTAURANT, Wednesdays at 7:30AM
1313 S Beacon Blvd, Grand Haven, MI 49417
https://www.russrestaurants.com/
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/3ywiPP9iBEgsQy7r9
https://www.facebook.com/RussRestaurants/
https://w8cso.org/calendar/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/401316979888404/
TI: W8CSO 145.49-(94.8Hz)
• OPEN RADIO ROOMS
GRAND RAPIDS ARA W8DC: Nestled in the basement of the LifeEMS building we have a room for people to visit and explore the many facets of the hobby. We have many stations setup for many modes and frequencies. You could talk to people around the world using our beam and wire antennas.
We also meet and talk and catch up on how everyone is doing and we try to have cookies too!
https://w8dc.org/open-radio-room/
Meet every Wednesday evening from 5-8pm and every Sunday from 1-4pm. Hope to see you there!
LIFE-EMS Education Center (former Red Cross) Building, 1050 Fuller Ave NE, GR, between the I-196 Ford Fwy and Leonard St.
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/1LqRpw7TKWw8XKFM7
LOWELL ARC K8LOW: Tuesdays 4:PM Until it ends" and
Sunday evenings, 6:00 PM to end. Click on the 'REPEATER' page at our website https://larc.club/ NO OPEN RADIO ROOM on the 4th Sunday, monthly NET instead, 7PM 147.370+(100.0Hz) then moves to GMRS WSIJ327 462.625+(156.7 Hz).
PIZZA usually make an appearance on Tuesdays.
https://larc.club/ https://www.facebook.com/w8lrc
• YouTube channel, "Ham Radio Perspectives," which addresses amateur radio culture and history as well as technology.
Quin Schultze (K8QS) has posted many new videos to his Ham Radio Perspectives YouTube channel.
Visit Quin's channel at:
https://www.youtube.com//videos
Most recent "Expect More Women in Ham Radio"
https://youtu.be/M-UZmDEMNTo?si=Psp357x7zS1Gj6F4
• ATTENTION YLs! Yes, that's you, the female members of the ham radio community. You are invited to join our TASYL (The Auto State Young Ladies) group. The purpose of TASYLs is to promote fellowship among women who share the common bond of amateur radio. Membership is open to any YL, with or without a ham license. Our TASYL Net is Thursday mornings at 9:00 am on 3940 kHz. We discuss common interests, technical topics, and upcoming events and activities. You can learn more about our group at our website http://tasyl.k8ch.net. Hope to hear from you soon!
33 (The Sign Off for YL Hams Everywhere)
In-person meeting (eyeball QSO) takes place during the IRA Hamfest, Saturday, June 6.
• CW PRACTICE. Having settled on a good frequency, (146.480 simplex), I would like to invite you to join us Thursday evenings, 8PM for a little fun with FM Simplex. If you have an oscillator, we can practice some CW on 2m, or if you want to test your radio for Simplex operation, we got that too.
As many of you know, we are doing a Simplex net on Thursday nights at 8PM on 146.480. Many have expressed an interest in establishing a link of relays extending from west to east Michigan. The extremes of those stations extends from Muskegon to Jackson.
If any of you wish to join us as a link station, please let me know. Thanks!
73, Greg Conlon, KE8GC [email protected]
We also do a GMRS net following the Simplex Net on Thursdays at 8:00PM using Rick Dykstra's (K8RT) repeater: 462.550+5MHz(141.3Hz) channel RPT15
FYI, GMRS frequency list, simplex and repeater, at https://www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2022/11/list-of-gmrs-frequencies-and-channels.html
• NEWS BROADCASTS on the IRA Link System 147.16
AMATEUR RADIO NEWSLINE Thursdays and Sundays at Noon
ARRL NEWS Tuesdays and Saturdays at Noon
Coverage map with remote frequencies: http://w8ira.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/largemap.jpg
• NEWS BROADCASTS on the Lowell System 145.27 WX8GRN
ARRL NEWS Saturdays 7AM & Sundays 7PM
AMATEUR RADIO NEWSLINE Saturdays 7PM & Sundays 7AM
• NEWS BROADCASTS on the Ottawa County W8CSO System 145.49
ARRL NEWS Fridays 8PM
AMATEUR RADIO NEWSLINE Saturdays 8PM
Other area repeaters carrying news, send me details to be included.
**MONTHLY EVENTS**
• Muskegon Area Amateur Radio Council meeting, first Thursday, June 4, 7PM, at the MAARC Clubhouse, 2888 N Scenic Drive, N Muskegon, MI
**Note, July meeting one week later on July 9 due to Independence Day holiday.
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/vgdyPEzqsbzZDewg7
TI: W8ZHO 146.94-(94.8 Hz)
http://www.w8zho.com/main/page_home.html
https://www.facebook.com/groups/424216613247162
• Grand Rapids Amateur Radio Association (GRARA) Our next meeting, first Friday, June 5, will be at the IRA Hamfest location following the pot luck dinner. 147.26+(94.8Hz)
https://w8dc.org/meetings/
http://www.w8dc.org/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/GRARA.W8DC/ https://twitter.com/W8DC_GR W8DC 147.26+(94.8Hz)
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/1LqRpw7TKWw8XKFM7
• IRA Hamfest, Saturday, June 6
Location: Hudsonville Fairgrounds, 5235 Park Ave, Hudsonville, MI 49426
Website: https://w8ira.org/hudsonville-hamfest/
Flier:https://w8ira.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IRA-Hamfest-2026-2-sided.pdf
Sponsor: Independent Repeater Association
Type: ARRL Hamfest
Talk-In: 147.16+(94.8 Hz)
Public Contact: Tom Bosscher K8TB, 3148 Rosewood Hudsonville, MI 49426
Phone: 616-209-9296 Email: [email protected]
NOTICE, INSIDE TABLES ARE SOLD OUT, plenty of outside Trunk Sales available.
• JUNE FIRST WEEKEND FORT CUSTER STATE PARK
You’re invited to join us for the 2nd Annual Allegan County Amateur Radio Club Camping Trip!
We’re excited to announce that our 2026 outing will take place the first weekend of June at Fort Custer State Park, near Battle Creek, Michigan.
This year, we’ll be gathering around Campsite #5 — so when you make your reservation, try to select a site nearby if possible. It’s a great opportunity to combine camping, radios, and plenty of fun with fellow hams.
Campsite reservations for Michigan state parks open six months in advance, so the earliest you can reserve a site for the weekend beginning Thursday, June 4, 2026, is December 4, 2025. Be ready that morning to grab a spot! Reservations can be made through the official DNR site:
? https://midnrreservations.com/
Whether you’re bringing your rig for some portable operating, testing a new antenna, or just relaxing around the campfire, everyone is welcome. Families, friends, and operators of all experience levels are encouraged to come out and enjoy the weekend.
If you’re interested in attending or want to stay informed about updates, please contact Randy (W8RMN) at [email protected] to be added to the event mailing list.
We look forward to another great weekend of radio, camping, and camaraderie!
• SHIPS ON THE AIR (SOTA), Saturday, June 6.
MAARC Open Shack at the club house for SOTA, 3PM - 6PM
LST393 10AM to closing
SS Silversides, Saturday and Sunday,10AM to 4PM
• Muskegon County Emergency Communication Services, Inc. M.C.E.C.S. general meeting Second Monday, June 8, 7PM, Muskegon County Complex, 1903 Marquette Avenue,
Suite J (SW corner) Muskegon, MI 49442
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/SDkFkScKXYzRK5Rd9
[email protected] http://mcecs.net/ https://www.facebook.com/MCECS K8WNJ 146.82-(94.8Hz)
• Lowell Amateur Radio Club K8LOW NOW ON THE SECOND TUESDAY monthly meting, June 9, 7:00 PM. K8LOW 147.37+(100Hz), GMRS repeater WSIJ327 462.625+(156.7Hz)
Meetings and shack are now at Lowell City Airport, 730 Lincoln Lake Ave, Lowell MI 49331 LAST BUILDING #4.
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/sZocdoEzVqdu6QPn7
https://larc.club/ https://www.facebook.com/w8lrc
Lowell Amateur Radio Club K8LOW Open shack
• Holland Amateur Radio Club Meeting ~ Second Tuesday, June 9, 7PM.
Herrick District Library, 300 S River Ave, Holland.
MAP: https://maps.app.goo.gl/EdwsBo74AZcrVeej8
You don’t have to be a club member or a licensed operator to attend – all hams and everyone interested in amateur radio are welcome to join us!
http://www.k8daa.org/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/233793361844/
K8DAA 147.06+(94.8 Hz)
• Allegan County Amateur Radio Club (ACARC-AC8RC) meeting second Tuesday, June 9, 7PM, at the PLAINWELL PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING, 119 Island Ave, Plainwell, MI 49080
MAP: https://maps.app.goo.gl/yU8smfys45fokmEy6
https://ac8rc.org/ https://www.facebook.com/ac8rc/ AC8RC/R 147.24+(94.8 Hz)
• Michigan Amateur Radio Alliance (MARA-W8USA) meeting second Tuesday, June 9, 7:30PM. Plainfield Fire Department Training Center, 5 Mile & Plainfield NE, Grand Rapids. ZOOM info contact Corey [email protected]
Map: http://w8usa.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Meetings.jpg
https://w8usa.org W8USA/R 145.23-(94.8Hz)
• VE EXAM - GRAND RAPIDS, second Friday, June 12, 6PM. **NEW LOCATION Calvin University in classroom SB-102. See map + details at
https://w8dc.org/license-testing/ Contact: Stephen Provost AC8QE [email protected]
Registration begins at 6:00pm and testing follows at 6:30pm. Laurel VEC, no exam fee, however, the FCC has imposed a $35 fee. This fee will be paid to the FCC, not us. More info https://www.arrl.org/fcc-application-fee
Before coming to the testing session we need you to complete two items, Obtaining an FRN https://apps.fcc.gov/coresWeb/publicHome.do and filling out the exam form
• BARA BREAKFAST, Second Saturday of each month, June 13, 8:00 AM at Curley Cone 12850 M-179, Wayland MI 49348. Phone number 269-792-6560. The restaurant is located about 250 yards east of the intersection of M-179 and Patterson Road. Anyone with an interest in amateur radio is invited to join us for breakfast.
We try to provide an accurate number of breakfast attendees to the restaurant management by noon on the day before the breakfast. [email protected]
Map: https://g.page/CurleyCone?share
https://k8bmi.org/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/244810886954700/
K8BMI/R 442.725+(94.8Hz)
• VE EXAM - MUSKEGON, Second Saturday, June 13, 10AM at the MAARC Clubhouse.
MAARC Provides regular testing the Second Saturday of every month. License exams start at 10AM at the Club House, 2888 Scenic Drive. You also need an ID, FRN #, and $15 cash necessary for processing your license application. If Upgrading your license, please bring a copy of your current license.
MAP: http://mapq.st/2Gq86zV
http://www.w8zho.com/main/page_licensing.html W8ZHO/R 146.94-(94.8Hz)
Contact: [email protected]
• VE Exam Holland - Our next test session is on Saturday, June 13 at 6:00pm at Chick-Owa Sportsmans Club.
https://www.k8daa.org/your-license/register-for-a-holland-arc-ve-test-session/
MAP: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WNN3sU8KggakBoHcA
Examinations will be held the second Saturday of March, April, June, August, November and December, beginning at 6:00pm.
• Barry County ARA (BARA-K8BMI) meetings, third Tuesday, June 16, 7:00 PM with a 6:30 PM informal “Gathering Time”. At the Barry County Emergency Operations Center (EOC), in the basement of the E911 Central Dispatch building at 2600 Nashville Rd, Hastings (next to Thornapple Manor). Facing the building, go to the door on the left. Press the doorbell button near the door and pull the door open when you hear a click. Use 146.56 MHz simplex for talk-in if you need directions.
ZOOM: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/99628272112?pwd=amJhc2ZueHNhYW1EMmJEd3JsY25SZz09
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/jw8vkLmB7VGVqmr17
https://k8bmi.org/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/244810886954700/ K8BMI/R 442.725+(94.8 Hz)
• LUNCH BUNCH THIRD FRIDAY, June 19. With the return to Summer, we locate to the Ford Airport Viewing area under the pavilion*, 4820 Kraft Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI. Bring your lunch, brown bag, drive thru, etc.
https://www.grr.org/aircraft-viewing-park http://www.facebook.com/ViewingAreaGRR/
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/hibuqsecop1Pnbxz9
11:30AM or whenever you get there, stay until you’re ready to leave.
Lunch Bunch is open to all hams, aspiring hams, inquisitive non-hams, GMRS, CB, etc. We don't care, regardless of any, or no, club affiliation. It’s a Beer & Bull session, without the Beer. We’ll talk about radio and most any other subject that comes up.
Who sponsors this? NOBODY! It's just a gathering of hams, and there's always room for you. Inquires to Jack [email protected] Cell: 616-438-1464. Heck, just show up!
**If the weather is bad, we'll be at Southeast Russ' Restaurant, 2750 28th St SE, GR, just West of Woodland Mall south side of 28th between McDonald's and Budget Car Rental. MAP: https://maps.app.goo.gl/RzD5vhQ7FsoZws18A
• WEST MICHIGAN GMRS SUMMER COOKOUT, Saturday, June 20
Pig Roast 12:00 Noon until......
7661 Knapp St. NE, Ada, MI 49301
MAP: https://maps.app.goo.gl/UPNqzwfzM5rDNcaCA
Cannonsburg 462.650 Repeater site
Live Music featuring Marc Ulrich, Silvia open mic
Amateur Radio/GMRS, Friends and Family, club members are Free
$20.00 a plate for non members
BOB your own Beverages.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1394255534616125
• E.A.T. (Education And Training)
4th Tuesday, June 23, 6:30pm to 8:30pm
For the event location see the Herrick District Library website https://herrickdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/events
https://k8daa.groups.io/g/k8daa/viewevent?eventid=2906843
• NORTH OTTAWA ARC (NOARC-W8CSO) meeting Last Thursdays, June 25, 6:30PM, Ferrysburg City Hall, 17520 Ridge Ave, Spring Lake, MI 49456.
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/FzvFkWhbK8WcHLBB8
https://w8cso.org/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/401316979888404/
TI: W8CSO 145.49-(94.8Hz)
• Holland HAM IS FOR BREAKFAST!
Last Saturday of the month, June 27, Southside Inn, 192 W 35th St, Holland, 9:00am, Back Room - Reserved
Where the coffee is hot and I’m sure the conversation will be lively!
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/X8wwwZ4Q93pf9aVu7
https://southsideinnrestaurant.com/
http://www.k8daa.org/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/233793361844/ K8DAA https://www.facebook.com/HollandAmateurRadioClubK8DAA K8DAA 147.06+(94.8Hz)
• FIELD DAY, Saturday and Sunday, June 27, 28.
To find a nearby Field Day, visit https://www.arrl.org/field-day-locator
• VE TESTING - Riverside Radio Amateurs of Saranac. First Mondays (xSeptember), July 6, 6PM. Lowell City Airport, 730 Lincoln Lake Ave, Lowell MI 49331 LAST BUILDING. All exam sessions conducted by Laurel VEC are free.
The FCC does charge a $35 fee, payable to the FCC.
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/sZocdoEzVqdu6QPn7
Preregistration is required.
https://www.wa8rra.org/upcoming-activities/ionia-county-races-ve-sessions/
http://wa8rra.org/ https://www.facebook.com/Riverside.Radio.Amateurs [email protected] 616-272-1341
• MICHIGAN AREA RADIO ENTHUSIASTS (MARE) Summer picnic is Saturday, July 11, at the GRR Airport Viewing Park pavilion (unless a large party beats us to it), South side of the airport. 4910 Kraft Ave. SE, Grand Rapids.
Alternate weather date, Saturday, July 25.
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/oiCRovqsGNiAWkL78
Snacks provided. Planning on dinner at Pizza Ranch when we decide to leave the park. All are welcome.
The Michigan Area Radio Enthusiasts, Inc. ('MARE' for short) is a non-profit hobby club dedicated to providing information about all radio hobbies. We are recognized by the State of Michigan and the (US) Federal government as a 501(c)(7) non-profit corporation, and membership is open to anyone who has an interest in any radio hobby. (ED: We listen mostly outside the ham bands). Info: [email protected] (616)438-1464
http://mare.radio.tripod.com/ https://www.facebook.com/MARE.radio
Last year got cancled due toextreem hot weather. Alt date July 25.
• VE Testing, Allegan County ARC, 4th Saturday odd months, July 25, 9AM,
Martin Township Community Building on 998 Templeton Street, Martin 49070
Pre-Registration Link (Recommended, Walk-ins welcome):
https://hamstudy.org/sessions/AC8RC/all
https://www.ac8rc.org/license-testing/
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/7C9gdu3FZiXmJsSq6
• HAM IN A DAY, Saturday, August 8, Holland
This is an opportunity for anyone wishing to get their amateur radio technician license to study and take the exam all in one afternoon. Directed study begins at 1:00PM and continues till 6:00PM, when the test will be given.
The testing location is the Chick-Owa Sportsman’s Club located at 9279 E. Ottogan St., Holland, MI 49423. Again, the “Ham in a Day” study hall begins at 1:00 PM, and the test session begins at 6:00 PM.
For registration and more information, go to: http://tinyurl.com/holo-hiad-ve. Cost for the Ham in a Day study session is $15. After you pass your Technician exam, the results will be sent to the FCC, who will in turn send you an email with instructions on how to pay their $35 application fee to receive your license. (The FCC charges $35 only for new licenses, renewals, and vanity call requests – not upgrades. The Holland Amateur Radio Club does not charge for any paperwork whatsoever.)
Note: This is a federal exam and the FCC requires you to have a Federal Registration Number (FRN.) You can obtain your FRN before the test by going to this website: https://apps.fcc.gov/cores/userLogin.do . The FCC FRN process is simple and quite fast.
In addition to the Ham in a Day students, anyone can arrive at 6:00 and take the technician, general, or extra class exam. Please see the post regarding license testing for additional testing requirements.
• GRAND RAPIDS AREA HAMFEST (GRAHamfest 2Ø26), Saturday, September 12
Location: Home School Building Gym, 5625 Burlingame SW, Wyoming, MI 49509
Website: https://w8dc.org/grand-rapids-area-hamfest/
Flier:https://w8dc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/GRARA-Hamfest-2026-Full-Sheet.pdf
Sponsor: Grand Rapids Amateur Radio Association
Type: ARRL Hamfest
Talk-In: 147.26+ (94.8 Hz)
Public Contact: Tom Bosscher K8TB, 3148 Rosewood Hudsonville, MI 49426
Phone: 616-662-1080 Email: [email protected]
MEETINGS/EVENTS/ORGANIZATIONS NOT LISTED ABOVE, CHECK AREA ORGANIZATIONS FOR UPDATES.
• Independent Repeater Association W8IRA http://w8ira.org/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/1764710107178775 [email protected] [email protected] W8IRA 147.16-(94.8 Hz) main site.
• Kent County Emergency Services Team (KCEST-KC8EST)
[email protected]
https://www.kcest.org/ https://www.facebook.com/KentCountySAR https://www.facebook.com/41KCEST K8EST 145.11-(94.8 Hz)
• Greenville Amateur Radio Club KD8RXD
WX8GRN/R 145.27-(94.8 Hz) former W8LRC/R [email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/people/KD8RXD-Amateur-Radio-Repeater-Group/100064839393920/
• SATERN (Salvation Army Team Emergency Radio Network-W8SAT)
Contact [email protected]
https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/satern-program/
Dick Seeley N8NIF [email protected] David W Johnson KC8DJ [email protected]
• West Michigan Technical Group is a group of "Hams" that support the West Michigan Amateur Radio community with reliable and open communication systems.
https://www.wmtg.me/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wm8tg
• WE8CHZ MICHIGAN RADIO AMATEURS TECHNOLOGICAL SOCIETY
MiRATS Our primary presence is on Discord, https://discord.gg/pFdGeqFt92, but we also exist on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557181891539, and the internet, https://we8chz.org/. You'll often find our members on the IRA Linked Repeater System, http://w8ira.org/.
I hope you'll take a look, and if you're interested in joining, let me know.
Rich "RoadieRich" Lovely [email protected] AE8RL, MiRATS Voting Member
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The following chart created by Dave KF8QL, with updates.
Monday
10:00AM Coffee Time NET 146,94-(94.8Hz) W8ZHO/R
11:00AM MARA Daily Net 444.45+(94.8Hz) or C4FM W8USA/R
12:00 IRA MI Noontime Net 147.16+(94.8Hz) W8IRA/R
5:30pm After School Net 147.16+(94.8Hz) W8IRA/R
7:PM RRA Open Net 2nd & 4th 444.725+(94.8Hz) WA8RRA/R
7:30PM Holland ARC Net 147.06+(94.8Hz) K8DAA/R
8:30PM Michigan One DMR Net Mi talk group 3126 local Brandmeister DMR repeater or hotspot.
9:00PM Michigan VHF Traffic Net 147.16+(94.8Hz) W8IRA/R
Tuesday
11:00AM MARA Daily Net 444.45+(94.8Hz) or C4FM W8USA/R
12:NOON OCEC GMRS Filmore NET 462.625+(88.5Hz) WSKG976
7:00PM (2nd) Kent County Skywarn training net. K8SN/R 442.175+(103.5Hz),
WRVE804/R Moline GMRS 462.600+(94.8Hz).
7:00PM GRARA Net 147.26+(94.8Hz) W8DC/R
7:00PM Calhoun Co ARES Net 147.12+(186.2Hz) No Net on 3rd Tuesday WX8BTL/R
7:00PM NOARC West Michigan Connect digital Fusion Net 443.775+(94.8Hz) & Wires X room 21335 W8CSO/R
7:30PM BARA 6M NET 50.140USB x3rd Tue K8BMI
8:00PM NOARC Analog Net 145.49-(94.8Hz) W8CSO/R
8:30PM WM 6 Meter SSB Net 50.140 USB
Wednesday
3:00AM Insomniac Net 147.16+(94.8Hz) W8IRA/R
11:00AM MARA Daily Net 444.45+(94.8Hz) or C4FM W8USA/R
12:00 IRA MI Noontime Net 147.16+(94.8Hz) W8IRA/R
7:00PM W8ZHO Ham Radio Hour 146.94-(94.8Hz) W8ZHO/R
7:00PM (2nd & 4th) Riverside Radio Amateurs Net 444.725+(94.8Hz) WA8RRA/R
7:30PM BARA C4FM NET 442.725+ (1st round), 146.62-(2nd round) K8BMI/R
8:00PM West MI Emergency Communication Net K8SN Moline 442.175+(103.5Hz), Lakeview 442.075+(103.5Hz), WX8GRN 145.27-(94.8Hz), W8MW 927.4875+(131.8Hz), W8CSO Grand Haven 145.49-(94.8Hz), K8DAA Holland 147.06+(94.8Hz), Echolink K8SN-R, AllStar node 29972 K8SN/R
8:00PM Allegan 10 Meter NET 28.380/USB
9:00PM Michigan VHF Traffic Net 147.16+(94.8Hz) W8IRA/R
Thursday
9:00AM Auto State YLs TASLYs Net 3940KHz/LSB
11:00AM MARA Daily Net 444.45+(94.8Hz) or C4FM W8USA/R
6:30PM SATERN Net 442.175+(103.5Hz) K8SN/R
7:30PM MARA Net 145.23-(94.8Hz) x3rd Thursday W8USA/R
7:30PM MARA Net 145.23 simplex 3rd Thursday
7:30PM BARA Multi-Band Analog NET 146.56 (1st round), 146.62-(94.8Hz) (2nd round), 443.725+(94.8Hz) (3rd round). K8BMI/R
8:00PM Fun with simplex + CW practice. 146.48 + GMRS repeater
checks 462.600+(94.8Hz) WRVE804/R. (Greg KE8GC)
8:00PM 6 Meter AM round table net 50.400/AM
Friday
11:00AM MARA Daily Net 444.45+(94.8Hz) or C4FM W8UAS/R
12:00 IRA MI Noontime Net 147.16+(94.8Hz) W8IRA/R
7:00PM TGIF Net Holland ARC 146.06-(94.8Hz) K8DAA/R FIRST FRIDAY ONLY
8:00PM GMRS Net 462.600+(94.8Hz) Moline WRVE804/R
9:00PM Michigan VHF Traffic Net 147.16+(94.8Hz) W8IRA/R
Saturday
8:00AM MARA 6 Meter AM Net 50.400/AM
7:00PM W8CSO SSTV Net 145.49-(94.8Hz)
Sunday
4:00PM 10 Meter Ragchew Net 28.870/USB
7:00PM Lowell ARC 4th Monday 147.37+(100Hz) K8LOW
7:00PM AUXCOMM Allegan County 147.24+(94.8Hz) AC8RC/R
8:00PM WM Classic Six Meter AM Net 50.400/AM
8:00PM ACARC Informal Net 147.24+(94.8Hz) AC8RC/R
8:30PM Sidewinders Around MI Net 144.155/USB
SATERN DIGITAL NET Wednesday at 8pm on BM 31269 with FSN room 43641 or EchoLink K8SN-L. All Hams are welcome to this national Net.
For more info contact Bob at [email protected]
Regional or national nets carried on the KD8MEY 224.92-(94.8Hz) and/or N8JPR 223.92-(94.8Hz) repeater.
TNX to Greg KE8GC, Tom KB8TYJ, Steven KD8MEY, and Glenn KA8DUX for the 220 list information.
Daily: The Nightcrawlers 220 Net, 1-2am hosted by the WM9W group in IL. (KD8MEY, N8JPR)
Sunday: The 220 at 2:20 Net, 3:20PM- 4:20PM, hosted by the WM9W group in IL. - (KD8MEY, N8JPR)
Monday - Friday The Morning Brew Net 7-9AM (Except Holidays) hosted by East Coast Reflector Group. KD8MEY
Tuesday Night Tech Net 8-10PM hosted by East Coast Reflector Group. (KD8MEY)
Tuesday: Parker City IN 220 Net, 9-10pm, hosted by the K5VOM group in IN. (N8JPR)
Thursday: DFW 220 Net, 9-10pm, hosted by the MJARS group in TX. (KD8MEY, N8JPR)
Friday: Nationwide 220 Net, 7PM - (N8JPR)
Friday: Oklahoma 220 Net, 9-10pm, hosted by the W5CUE group in OK. (KD8MEY, N8JPR)
Saturday: The Original 220 Preservation Net, 9PM, hosted by the W9MW group in IL. (KD8MEY, N8JPR)
Want your NET listed here? Send me the information!
List of WEST MICHIGAN HAM NETS
http://w8lrc.org/net_calendar/
AMATEUR RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE NETS throughout Michigan
https://mi-arpsc.org/net/
I CANNOT PROMOTE EVENTS I DON’T KNOW ABOUT!
If I missed something or there is something coming up of interest to the West Michigan Ham community, let me know by the 25th of the month,
email: [email protected] 73 Jack NY8D
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UP COMING HAMFESTS
ARRL Hamfest and Convention Database http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/search
Check ARRL hamfest search and sponsor websites for any updates or cancellations before heading out
• IRA HAMFEST, Saturday, June 6
Location: Hudsonville Fairgrounds, 5235 Park Ave, Hudsonville, MI 49426
Website: https://w8ira.org/hudsonville-hamfest/
Flier:https://w8ira.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IRA-Hamfest-2026-2-sided.pdf
Sponsor: Independent Repeater Association
Type: ARRL Hamfest
Talk-In: 147.16+(94.8Hz)
Public Contact: Tom Bosscher K8TB, 3148 Rosewood Hudsonville, MI 49426
Phone: 616-209-9296 Email: [email protected]
NOTICE, INSIDE TABLES ARE SOLD OUT, plenty of outside Trunk Sales available.
• MIDLAND AMATEUR RADIO CLUB SWAP, Saturday, June 20
Location: Salvation Army Building, 330 Waldo Ave, Midland, MI 48640
Website: http://www.w8kea.org
Sponsor: Midland Amateur Radio Club Inc
Type: ARRL Hamfest
Talk-In: 147.00+(103.5 Hz)
Public Contact: Keith Johnson KB8SOE, 1300 E. Olsen Midland, MI 48640
Phone: (989) 737-9023 Email: [email protected]
• MONROE HAMFEST, Sunday, June 21
Location: Monroe County Fairgrounds, 3775 S. Custer Rd, Monroe, MI 48161
Website: https://mcrca.org/Hamfest/Index
Flier: https://mcrca.org/Hamfest/GetFlierFile
Sponsor: Monroe County Radio Communications Association
Type: ARRL Hamfest
Talk-In: 146.72-(100.0 Hz)
Public Contact: Fred VanDaele K8EBI, 4 Carl Dr. Monroe, MI 48162-9319
Phone: 734-755-4904 Email: [email protected]•
• W8ACW-TRUNK SALE/FIELD DAY, Saturday, June 27
Location: Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 7234 Fenton Rd, Grand Blanc, MI 48439
Website: http://w8acw.org
Sponsor: Genesee County Radio Club Inc
Type: ARRL Hamfest
Talk-In: 147.34+ (100 Hz)
Public Contact: Roberta A Vasilow W8GSX, 6186 Torrey Rd. Flint, MI 48507
Phone: 810-655-8277 Email: [email protected]
• AUBURN HAMFEST, Saturday, July 18
Location: Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum, 1600 Wayne Street, Auburn, IN 46706
Website: http://w9ou.org
Flier: http://www.w9ou.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-01-085033-of-flyer.png
Sponsor: Northeastern Indiana Amateur Radio Association
Type: ARRL Hamfest
Talk-In: 147.015+(141.3 Hz)
Public Contact: John Maag KD9QDL, 5501 Bear Creek Pass, Auburn, IN 46706
Phone: 260-438-6588 Email: [email protected]
• LaPORTE TAILGATE HAMFEST, Saturday, July 18
Location: Outdoor venue-3354 W. Schultz Rd, LaPorte, IN
Website: https://lpcarc.org/hamfest/index.html
Sponsor: LaPorte County Am
Type: ARRL Hamfest
Talk-In: 146.97-(131.8 Hz)
Public Contact: John Phillips KA9PGC, 625 Esther St. LaPorte, IN 46360
Phone: 219-878-3543 Email: [email protected]
• ELKHART EAST HAMFEST, Saturday, August 1
Location: Northern Indiana Event Center, 21565 Executive Pkwy, Elkhart, IN 46514
Website: http://www.elkharthamfest.com
Flier:https://www.elkharteasthamfest.com/images/2026-EEHamfestFlyer.pdf
Sponsor: Northern Indiana K9DEW Repeater Network
Type: ARRL Hamfest
Talk-In: 147.330+(131.8Hz)
Public Contact: Dewey Thrash K9DEW, 53464 Baywater Place Bristol, IN 46507
Phone: 574-370-2436 Email: [email protected]
• ARANCI Hamfest, Saturday, August 15
Location: Christ Presbyterian Church, 7416 E. 109th Ave, Winfield IN
Website: https://aranciradio.com/wp/2006-hamfest/
Sponsor: Amateur Radio Association of Newton County Indiana
Type: ARRL Hamfest
Talk-In: 145.33-(131.8 Hz) and 444.250+(131.8 Hz)
Public Contact: Michael Swiader KA9E PO Box 215 Lake Village IN 46349
Phone: 815-409-5070 Email: [email protected]
• GRAND RAPIDS AREA HAMFEST (GRAHamfest 2Ø26), Saturday, September 12
Location: Home School Building Gym, 5625 Burlingame SW, Wyoming, MI 49509
Website: https://w8dc.org/grand-rapids-area-hamfest/
Flier:https://w8dc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/GRARA-Hamfest-2026-Full-Sheet.pdf
Sponsor: Grand Rapids Amateur Radio Association
Type: ARRL Hamfest
Talk-In: 147.26+ (94.8 Hz)
Public Contact: Tom Bosscher K8TB, 3148 Rosewood Hudsonville, MI 49426
Phone: 616-662-1080 Email: [email protected]
• BARA TRUNK SWAP, Saturday, September 19
Location: Five Pines Ministries, 6597 Smith Rd, Berrien Center, MI 49102
Website: https://www.w8mai.org/index.php/club-information/bara-trunk-swap
Sponsor: Blossomland Amateur Radio Association
Type: ARRL Hamfest
Talk-In: 146.82-(88.5 Hz)
Public Contact: Frank Lemanski AD8BU, 701 Alma St. Dowagiac, MI 49047
Phone: 269-362-4143 Email: [email protected]
• ADRIAN HAMFEST, Sunday, September 20
Location: Lenawee County Airport, 2651 W. Cadmus Rd, Adrian, MI 49221
Website: https://w8tqe.com/hamfest.htm
Flier:https://w8tqe.com/pdfs/2026%20Hamfest%20Flier.pdf
Sponsor: Adrian Amateur Radio Club
Type: ARRL Hamfest
Talk-In: 145.37-(85.4Hz)
Public Contact: Mark Hinkleman NU8Z, 108 E. Kilbuck St, Tecumseh, MI 49286
Phone: 517-423-5906 Email: [email protected]•
• KALAMAZOO HAMFEST AND VINTAGE ELECTRONIC EXPO, Saturday, October 3
Location: Kalamazoo County Expo Center, 2900 Lake St, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Website: http://www.kalamazoohamfest.org/
Sponsor: Kalamazoo Amateur Radio Club, Southwest Michigan Amateur Radio Team, Vintage Electronics Expo
Type: ARRL Hamfest
Talk-In: K8KZO 147.04+(94.8Hz)
Public Contact: Bryan Garfoot KC9RED, 6441 Angling Rd. Portage, MI 49024
Phone: 269-267-4429 Email: [email protected]
• WILLIAMS COUNTY ARA HAMFEST, Saturday, October 10
Location: Williams County Fairgrounds, 619 E. Main St, Montpelier, OH 43543
Website: http://ka8ofe.weebly.com
Sponsor: WCARA
Type: ARRL Hamfest
Talk-In: 146.820-(107.2 Hz)
Public Contact: Jarrett Funk KE8ZHS, P.O. Box 23 Bryan, OH 43506
Phone: 419-519-1266 Email: [email protected]
• LOWELL AMATEUR RADIO CLUB HAMFEST, Saturday, March 20, 2027
Location: Lowell High School, 11700 Vergennes St, Lowell, MI 49331
Website: http://larc.club
Sponsor: Lowell Amateur Radio Club
Type: ARRL Hamfest
Talk-In: 147.370+(100 Hz)
Public Contact: Casey Brown N8DDT, 13462 Crestwood Dr, Lowell, MI 49331
Phone: 616-819-9629 Email: [email protected]
This information is disseminated with a STANDARD DISCLAIMER.
I CANNOT PROMOTE EVENTS I DON’T KNOW ABOUT!
If I missed something or there is something coming up of interest to the West Michigan Ham community, let me know by the 25th of the month,
email: [email protected]
73 Jack NY8D
