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• Field Day Setup

  • When
    06/22/2018
  •  
    12:00 - 18:00
  • Location
    Grosse Ile Twp. Centennial Farm 25797 3rd. St. Grosse Ile, MI

  Field Day Setup Begins  at Noon with Lunch at:

  Mom's Restaurant 

  2691 Fort St.

  Trenton, MI.  48183

  With equipment setup beginning at 2:00 PM.

  
  

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• Ham Radio Exam - Field Day Site

  • When
    06/23/2018
  •  
    10:00 - 13:00
  • Location
    Grosse Ile Twp. Centennial Farm 25797 3rd. St. Grosse Ile, MI

  Register

  Items to bring with you:

  1. $15.00 exam fee (Exact Amount Preferred)
  2. Number 2 Pencil
  3. An original of your current FCC license (if you have one)
  4. A copy of your current FCC license (if you have one)
  5. Two pieces of Identification (at least one photo)
  6. Your PayPal Receipt if you choose to pay online
  7. Your FRN Number if you choose to pre-register

  Please arrive at 10:00 am. Testing will begin after paperwork is completed and we should be finished by 12 Noon.

  Although not mandatory, we strongly recommend you pre-register for your FRN number at: http://wireless.fcc.gov/uls to avoid using your Social Security number on the NCVEC QUICK-FORM 605.
  

  To find out how to obtain an official FCC license copy, click on the link below:

  Obtain License Copy 2015.pdf
  

  
  

  Contact: Woody Kirkman - VE Liaison

  Cell: 734-818-0484

  Email: N8MWQ@arrl.net

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• Field Day 2018

  • Start
    06/23/2018
  •  
    14:00
  • End
    06/24/2018
  •  
    13:59
  • Location
    Grosse Ile Twp. Centennial Farm 25797 3rd. St. Grosse Ile, MI

  This registration form is for Steaks and T-Shirts only.  Use the link in the club news for selecting operating and logging times.

  There are still many volunteer opportunities available for field day.  
  

  
  

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• General Membership Meeting

  • When
    07/13/2018
  •  
    19:00 - 21:59
  • Location
    Copeland Center 2306 4th. St, Wyandotte, MI 48192

  Topic: TBD

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• Ham Radio Exam

  • When
    07/14/2018
  •  
    09:00 - 11:00
  • Location
    First United Methodist Church, 72 Oak St, Wyandotte, MI 48192

  Register

  Items to bring with you:
  

  1. $15.00 exam fee (Exact Amount Preferred)
  2. Number 2 Pencil
  3. An original of your current FCC license (if you have one)
  4. A copy of your current FCC license (if you have one)
  5. Two pieces of Identification (at least one photo)
  6. Your PayPal Receipt if you choose to pay online
  7. Your FRN Number if you choose to pre-register

  Please arrive at 9:00 am. Testing will begin after paperwork is completed and we are usually finished by 11:00 am.

  
  

  Church is located on the NW corner of Oak and Biddle.

  Parking is in the rear of building accessible from 1st. Street.
  

  
  

  Although not mandatory, we strongly recommend you pre-register for your FRN number at: http://wireless.fcc.gov/uls to avoid using your Social Security number on the NCVEC QUICK-FORM 605.

  To find out how to obtain an official FCC license copy, click on the link below:

  Obtain License Copy 2015.pdf
  

  
  

  Contact: Woody Kirkman - VE Liaison

  Cell: 734-818-0484 

  Email: N8MWQ@arrl.net

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• Board Meeting

  • When
    07/19/2018
  •  
    19:30 - 21:00
  • Location
    Leo's Coney Island, 19230 Fort St., Riverview, MI

  MCRC board meeting. 

  All club members are welcome to attend.

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• Club Breakfast

  • When
    07/21/2018
  •  
    09:00 - 10:00
  • Location
    Leo's Coney Island, 9845 Telegraph Road, Taylor, MI

  Have a healthy breakfast, Ham is not on the menu.

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• Fox Hunt #3

  • When
    07/21/2018
  •  
    10:30 - 13:30
  • Location
    Leo's Coney Island, 19230 Fort St, Riverview, MI

  Responsibilities of the Fox. The Fox Must:

  1. Be an MCRC member, or hide with the MCRC member who gets club license.

  2. Use common sense to avoid placing anyone at risk.

  3. Locate within a 20 mile radius of the Wyandotte Repeater for day hunts.

  4. Locate on public property or in a place accessible to the general public during hunt.  Make sure teams are able to arrive at Fox’s Hideout without violating Hunter’s responsibility Rule no. 7.

  5. Locate where no admission charge or payment of any kind is necessary in order to access the Fox's Hideout.

  6. Get permission from owners of property or local officials.

  7. Notify police of your intention to locate Fox's Hideout in their jurisdiction.

  8. Transmit on input frequency of the Wyandotte Repeater, 147.840 MHz.

  9. Transmit one minute on; one minute off.

  10. Monitor the Wyandotte Repeater for emergency or other traffic between transmissions.

  11. Determine that transmissions constantly hold the Wyandotte Repeater. The power level and antenna pattern of Fox's signal may be varied as long as they remain uninterrupted on repeater output.

  12. See to it that the Fox's signals are transmitted from within the same 100 foot diameter circle.

  13. Observe Fox Hunt Time Limits:  10:30 AM to 1:30 PM.

  14. Arrange for distribution at starting point of envelopes with maps to Fox's Hideout enclosed.

  15. Obtain W8MRM License from MCRC Trustee and the permission to use club call during the hunt.

  16. Record arrival time as soon as hunter finds the fox.  Record odometer mileage of successful hunters specified location and notes their arrival position.  Then send them to a prearranged location, so as to not give away the fox's location.

  
  

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• Summer Picnic

  • When
    08/11/2018
  •  
    13:00 - 15:00
  • Location
    Elizabeth Park

  Topic:
  

  MCRC Picnic Elizabeth Park Saturday  - 13:00 Hrs. -
  Look for the antennas.
  
  ****For the picnic bring a dish  to pass****
  **** plus your main dish****
  
  

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• Board Meeting

  • When
    08/16/2018
  •  
    19:30 - 21:00
  • Location
    Leo's Coney Island, 19230 Fort St., Riverview, MI

  MCRC board meeting. 

  All club members are welcome to attend.

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• Club Breakfast

  • When
    08/18/2018
  •  
    09:00 - 10:00
  • Location
    Leo's Coney Island, 9845 Telegraph Road, Taylor, MI

  Have a healthy breakfast, Ham is not on the menu.

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• Fox Hunt #4

  • When
    08/18/2018
  •  
    10:30 - 13:30
  • Location
    Leo's Coney Island, 19230 Fort St, Riverview, MI

  Responsibilities of the Fox. The Fox Must:

  1. Be an MCRC member, or hide with the MCRC member who gets club license.

  2. Use common sense to avoid placing anyone at risk.

  3. Locate within a 20 mile radius of the Wyandotte Repeater for day hunts.

  4. Locate on public property or in a place accessible to the general public during hunt.  Make sure teams are able to arrive at Fox’s Hideout without violating Hunter’s responsibility Rule no. 7.

  5. Locate where no admission charge or payment of any kind is necessary in order to access the Fox's Hideout.

  6. Get permission from owners of property or local officials.

  7. Notify police of your intention to locate Fox's Hideout in their jurisdiction.

  8. Transmit on input frequency of the Wyandotte Repeater, 147.840 MHz.

  9. Transmit one minute on; one minute off.

  10. Monitor the Wyandotte Repeater for emergency or other traffic between transmissions.

  11. Determine that transmissions constantly hold the Wyandotte Repeater. The power level and antenna pattern of Fox's signal may be varied as long as they remain uninterrupted on repeater output.

  12. See to it that the Fox's signals are transmitted from within the same 100 foot diameter circle.

  13. Observe Fox Hunt Time Limits:  10:30 AM to 1:30 PM.

  14. Arrange for distribution at starting point of envelopes with maps to Fox's Hideout enclosed.

  15. Obtain W8MRM License from MCRC Trustee and the permission to use club call during the hunt.

  16. Record arrival time as soon as hunter finds the fox.  Record odometer mileage of successful hunters specified location and notes their arrival position.  Then send them to a prearranged location, so as to not give away the fox's location.

  
  

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• Ham Radio Exam

  • When
    09/08/2018
  •  
    09:00 - 11:00
  • Location
    First United Methodist Church, 72 Oak St, Wyandotte, MI 48192

  Register

  Items to bring with you:
  

  1. $15.00 exam fee (Exact Amount Preferred)
  2. Number 2 Pencil
  3. An original of your current FCC license (if you have one)
  4. A copy of your current FCC license (if you have one)
  5. Two pieces of Identification (at least one photo)
  6. Your PayPal Receipt if you choose to pay online
  7. Your FRN Number if you choose to pre-register

  Please arrive at 9:00 am. Testing will begin after paperwork is completed and we are usually finished by 11:00 am.

  
  

  Church is located on the NW corner of Oak and Biddle.

  Parking is in the rear of building accessible from 1st. Street.
  

  
  

  Although not mandatory, we strongly recommend you pre-register for your FRN number at: http://wireless.fcc.gov/uls to avoid using your Social Security number on the NCVEC QUICK-FORM 605.

  To find out how to obtain an official FCC license copy, click on the link below:

  Obtain License Copy 2015.pdf
  

  
  

  Contact: Woody Kirkman - VE Liaison

  Cell: 734-818-0484 

  Email: N8MWQ@arrl.net

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• General Membership Meeting

  • When
    09/14/2018
  •  
    19:00 - 21:30
  • Location
    Copeland Center 2306 4th. St, Wyandotte, MI 48192

  Topic: Officer Nominations

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• Club Breakfast

  • When
    09/15/2018
  •  
    09:00 - 10:00
  • Location
    Leo's Coney Island, 9845 Telegraph Road, Taylor, MI

  Have a healthy breakfast, Ham is not on the menu.

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• MCRC Birthday Special Event Station

  • When
    09/15/2018
  •  
    10:00 - 17:00
  • Location
    KE8BPZ's QTH

  
  

  Special Event Station celebrating MCRC 86th Birthday

  Event runs from 1400z to 2100z.  

  First Frequency 14.260 MHz  Second Frequency 7.225 MHz

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• Fox Hunt #5

  • When
    09/15/2018
  •  
    10:30 - 13:30
  • Location
    Leo's Coney Island, 19230 Fort St, Riverview, MI

  Responsibilities of the Fox. The Fox Must:

  1. Be an MCRC member, or hide with the MCRC member who gets club license.

  2. Use common sense to avoid placing anyone at risk.

  3. Locate within a 20 mile radius of the Wyandotte Repeater for day hunts.

  4. Locate on public property or in a place accessible to the general public during hunt.  Make sure teams are able to arrive at Fox’s Hideout without violating Hunter’s responsibility Rule no. 7.

  5. Locate where no admission charge or payment of any kind is necessary in order to access the Fox's Hideout.

  6. Get permission from owners of property or local officials.

  7. Notify police of your intention to locate Fox's Hideout in their jurisdiction.

  8. Transmit on input frequency of the Wyandotte Repeater, 147.840 MHz.

  9. Transmit one minute on; one minute off.

  10. Monitor the Wyandotte Repeater for emergency or other traffic between transmissions.

  11. Determine that transmissions constantly hold the Wyandotte Repeater. The power level and antenna pattern of Fox's signal may be varied as long as they remain uninterrupted on repeater output.

  12. See to it that the Fox's signals are transmitted from within the same 100 foot diameter circle.

  13. Observe Fox Hunt Time Limits:  10:30 AM to 1:30 PM.

  14. Arrange for distribution at starting point of envelopes with maps to Fox's Hideout enclosed.

  15. Obtain W8MRM License from MCRC Trustee and the permission to use club call during the hunt.

  16. Record arrival time as soon as hunter finds the fox.  Record odometer mileage of successful hunters specified location and notes their arrival position.  Then send them to a prearranged location, so as to not give away the fox's location.

  
  

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• Board Meeting

  • When
    09/20/2018
  •  
    19:30 - 21:00
  • Location
    Leo's Coney Island, 19230 Fort St., Riverview, MI

  MCRC board meeting. 

  All club members are welcome to attend.

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• General Membership Meeting

  • When
    10/12/2018
  •  
    19:00 - 21:59
  • Location
    Copeland Center 2306 4th. St, Wyandotte, MI 48192

  Topic: Elections

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• Board Meeting

  • When
    10/18/2018
  •  
    19:30 - 21:00
  • Location
    Leo's Coney Island, 19230 Fort St., Riverview, MI

  MCRC board meeting. 

  All club members are welcome to attend.

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• Club Breakfast

  • When
    10/20/2018
  •  
    09:00 - 10:00
  • Location
    Leo's Coney Island, 9845 Telegraph Road, Taylor, MI

  Have a healthy breakfast, Ham is not on the menu.

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• Fox Hunt #6 Season Finale

  • When
    10/20/2018
  •  
    10:30 - 13:30
  • Location
    Leo's Coney Island, 19230 Fort St, Riverview, MI

  Responsibilities of the Fox. The Fox Must:

  1. Be an MCRC member, or hide with the MCRC member who gets club license.

  2. Use common sense to avoid placing anyone at risk.

  3. Locate within a 20 mile radius of the Wyandotte Repeater for day hunts.

  4. Locate on public property or in a place accessible to the general public during hunt.  Make sure teams are able to arrive at Fox’s Hideout without violating Hunter’s responsibility Rule no. 7.

  5. Locate where no admission charge or payment of any kind is necessary in order to access the Fox's Hideout.

  6. Get permission from owners of property or local officials.

  7. Notify police of your intention to locate Fox's Hideout in their jurisdiction.

  8. Transmit on input frequency of the Wyandotte Repeater, 147.840 MHz.

  9. Transmit one minute on; one minute off.

  10. Monitor the Wyandotte Repeater for emergency or other traffic between transmissions.

  11. Determine that transmissions constantly hold the Wyandotte Repeater. The power level and antenna pattern of Fox's signal may be varied as long as they remain uninterrupted on repeater output.

  12. See to it that the Fox's signals are transmitted from within the same 100 foot diameter circle.

  13. Observe Fox Hunt Time Limits:  10:30 AM to 1:30 PM.

  14. Arrange for distribution at starting point of envelopes with maps to Fox's Hideout enclosed.

  15. Obtain W8MRM License from MCRC Trustee and the permission to use club call during the hunt.

  16. Record arrival time as soon as hunter finds the fox.  Record odometer mileage of successful hunters specified location and notes their arrival position.  Then send them to a prearranged location, so as to not give away the fox's location.

  
  

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• CW Sweeps

  • Start
    11/03/2018
  •  
    17:00
  • End
    11/04/2018
  •  
    21:59
  • Location
    Your Home Station

  Objective: For stations in the United States and Canada (including territories and possessions) to exchange QSO information with as many other US and Canadian stations as possible on 160, 80, 40, 20, 15 and 10 meter bands.

  Event runs from 2100 UTC Saturday, Nov. 3rd. thru 0259 UTC Monday, Nov. 5th.

  

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• Ham Radio Exam

  • When
    11/10/2018
  •  
    09:00 - 11:00
  • Location
    First United Methodist Church, 72 Oak St, Wyandotte, MI 48192

  Register

  Items to bring with you:
  

  1. $15.00 exam fee (Exact Amount Preferred)
  2. Number 2 Pencil
  3. An original of your current FCC license (if you have one)
  4. A copy of your current FCC license (if you have one)
  5. Two pieces of Identification (at least one photo)
  6. Your PayPal Receipt if you choose to pay online
  7. Your FRN Number if you choose to pre-register

  Please arrive at 9:00 am. Testing will begin after paperwork is completed and we are usually finished by 11:00 am.

  
  

  Church is located on the NW corner of Oak and Biddle.

  Parking is in the rear of building accessible from 1st. Street.
  

  
  

  Although not mandatory, we strongly recommend you pre-register for your FRN number at: http://wireless.fcc.gov/uls to avoid using your Social Security number on the NCVEC QUICK-FORM 605.

  To find out how to obtain an official FCC license copy, click on the link below:

  Obtain License Copy 2015.pdf
  

  
  

  Contact: Woody Kirkman - VE Liaison

  Cell: 734-818-0484 

  Email: N8MWQ@arrl.net

  Show details
• 2018 Annual Dinner

  • When
    11/10/2018
  •  
    18:00 - 20:30
  • Location
    TBD

  *****2018 Annual Dinner*****

  
  

  Cost and Location

  to be determined.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Board Meeting

  • When
    11/15/2018
  •  
    19:30 - 21:00
  • Location
    Leo's Coney Island, 19230 Fort St., Riverview, MI

  MCRC board meeting. 

  All club members are welcome to attend.

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• Club Breakfast

  • When
    11/17/2018
  •  
    09:00 - 10:00
  • Location
    Leo's Coney Island, 9845 Telegraph Road, Taylor, MI

  Have a healthy breakfast, Ham is not on the menu.

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• Phone Sweeps

  • Start
    11/17/2018
  •  
    16:00
  • End
    11/18/2018
  •  
    21:59
  • Location
    Your Home Station

  Objective: For stations in the United States and Canada (including territories and possessions) to exchange QSO information with as many other US and Canadian stations as possible on 160, 80, 40, 20, 15 and 10 meter bands.

  Event runs from 2100 UTC Saturday, Nov. 17th. thru 0259 UTC Monday, Nov. 19th.

  

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• General Membership Meeting and Christmas Celebration

  • When
    12/14/2018
  •  
    19:00 - 21:30
  • Location
    Copeland Center 2306 4th. St, Wyandotte, MI 48192

  Topic: Christmas Celebration

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• Club Breakfast

  • When
    12/15/2018
  •  
    09:00 - 10:00
  • Location
    Leo's Coney Island, 9845 Telegraph Road, Taylor, MI

  Have a healthy breakfast, Ham is not on the menu.

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• Board Meeting

  • When
    12/20/2018
  •  
    19:30 - 21:00
  • Location
    Leo's Coney Island, 19230 Fort St., Riverview, MI

  MCRC board meeting. 

  All club members are welcome to attend.

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