The 2015 IRA Grand Rapids Hamfest on Saturday, June 6, from 8 am to noon.
Location: Hudsonville Fairgrounds
More info at http://www.w8ira.org/linked/2015hamfestflyer.pdf
Saturday, May 30, 2015
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Central States VHF Society Annual Conference for 2015
The Central States VHF Society Annual Conference for 2015 will be held in the Denver Colorado Metro area between Thursday July 23rd and Sunday July 26th. The local sponsor this year is Rocky Mountain Ham Radio with the convention venue being the Denver Marriott Westminster Hotel.
This years conference will feature technical programs, noise figure measurements, rover vehicles and more, The featured speaker for the Saturday evening banquet is Rick Roderick K5UR. Roderick is the First Vice President of ARRL and an avid VHF'er.
Conference registration, as well as a link to the conference venue for bookings is now available at
This years conference will feature technical programs, noise figure measurements, rover vehicles and more, The featured speaker for the Saturday evening banquet is Rick Roderick K5UR. Roderick is the First Vice President of ARRL and an avid VHF'er.
Conference registration, as well as a link to the conference venue for bookings is now available at
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Solar e Power Cube 1500
While looking at generators and solar panels for my next outdoor excursion. Whether it's camping, field station DXing or Emergency Communications. I came across this unique solar generator.
After doing some research I'm seriously considering making this my next purchase.
Solar e Power Cube 1500 Plus Portable Solar Generator 1500 Watt Inverter / 100 Ah Battery
Monday, May 18, 2015
EQplus: 8-Band EQ/Noise Gate
Use EQplus to expand your W2IHY 8-Band EQ/Noise Gate. Connect one simple cable from your 8-Bander to EQplus and you’re connected to world-class audio capabilities.
EQplus can be used as a stand-alone unit. If the onboard Dual-Band EQ meets your needs, put EQplus between your microphone and radio. If you find you’d like to have additional adjustability and control, you can always add a W2IHY 8-Band EQ later on.
Rack users: EQplus is a one-of-a-kind accessory that gives you unmatched capabilities in radio interfacing, impedance matching, level control and RF/audio isolation. Nothing else compares at any price.
Features:
Adjustable Compressor gives your signal a serious boost in loudness. Increase talk power while your signal stays squeaky-clean
Adjustable Downward Expander provides ultra-fast and transparent background noise reduction
Limiter manages onboard levels and works in harmony with compressor for big, full, commanding audio
Convenient front panel controls
Interface up to 3 radios
Use the Dual-Band EQ for a finishing touch on your lows and highs
Effects Processor adds smooth bright presence to your signal.
Friday, May 15, 2015
Amateur Radio Emergency Frequencies
Here is a list of amateur radio emergency frequencies to keep in mind when both looking for radios and coming up with a emergency communications plan:
34.90: Used nationwide by the National Guard during emergencies.
39.46: Used for inter-department emergency communications by local and state police forces.
47.42: Used across the United States by the Red Cross for relief operations.
52.525: Calling frequency used by ham radio operators in FM on their six-meter band.
121.50: International aeronautical emergency frequency.
138.225: Disaster relief operations channel used by the Federal Emergency Management Agency; it is active during earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, and other catastrophic events.
146.52: Used by ham radio operators for non-repeater communications on the two-meter band; it is very busy in many parts of the country.
151.625: Used by “itinerant” businesses, or those that travel about the country. Circuses, exhibitions, trade shows, and sports teams are some of the users you can hear. Other widely used itinerant channels are 154.57 and 154.60.
154.28: Used for inter-department emergency communications by local fire departments; 154.265 and 154.295 also used.
155.160: Used for inter-department emergency communications by local and state agencies during search and rescue operations.
155.475: Used for inter-department emergency communications by local and state police forces.
156.75: Used internationally for broadcasts of maritime weather alerts.
156.80: International maritime distress, calling, and safety channel. All ships must monitor this frequency while at sea. It is also heavily used on rivers, lakes, etc.
162.40: NOAA weather broadcasts and bulletins.
162.425: NOAA weather broadcasts and bulletins.
162.45: NOAA weather broadcasts and bulletins.
162.475: NOAA weather broadcasts and bulletins.
162.50: NOAA weather broadcasts and bulletins.
162.525: NOAA weather broadcasts and bulletins.
162.55: NOAA weather broadcasts and bulletins.
163.275: NOAA weather broadcasts and bulletins.
163.48750: Used nationwide by the National Guard during emergencies.
163.51250: The national disaster preparedness frequency used jointly by the armed forces.
164.50: National communications channel for the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
168.55: National channel used by civilian agencies of the federal government for communications during emergencies and disasters.
243.00: Used during military aviation emergencies.
259.70: Used by the Space Shuttle during re-entry and landing.
296.80: Used by the Space Shuttle during re-entry and landing.
311.00: Flight channel used by the U.S. Air Force.
317.70: Used by U.S. Coast Guard aviation.
317.80: Used by U.S. Coast Guard aviation.
319.40: Used by the U.S. Air Force.
340.20: Used by U.S. Navy aviators.
409.20: National communications channel for the Interstate Commerce Commission.
409.625: National communications channel for the Department of State.
462.675: Used for emergency communications and traveler assistance in the General Mobile Radio Service.
Monday, May 11, 2015
Field Station (1)
Today I spent some time working on my field station.
I'm hoping to get to to Pere Marquette Beach in the next few weeks and see what kind of DX I can work.
I also plan on doing several night time field setups this summer.
As of right now I'm not sure which antenna I will use, I leaning towards my MFJ-1798 which will operate 10 bands -- 75/80, 40, 30, 20, 17, 15, 12, 10, 6 and 2 Meters.
The MFJ-1798 is a great antenna that requires no ground or radials!
Making it a great field antenna.
I hope to work your station.
As for what radio I will be using, I will be using my Yaesu FT- 897D.
I will be posting more info as I plan with dates.
I hope to add your station to the log book.
Friday, May 1, 2015
ACARC Trunk Sale
Allegan County Amateur Radio Club's annual trunk sale is this Saturday, May 2nd at:
Salem Township Hall
3003 142nd Ave
Dorr, MI 49323
Entry price, whether buying or selling, is $5 per vehicle. Vendor set up starts at 7AM with sales opening to the general public at 8AM and ending at 12PM. Talk-in will be on the 147.240 repeater (94.8pl).
The weather is promising to be great this year - see you Saturday!
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