We find ourselves winding down the summer as August is upon us. A quieter schedule this month, so enjoy time out in the fleeting good weather that Michigan affords us in this late part of the summer!
SSTV on N8SL: Tuesday August 19th at 8:00pm (Open to all licensed Amateurs)
Following the success and response of our previous SSTV Directed Net Events, we’ll be getting together to share SSTV images on the N8SL repeater for about an hour (depending on number of check-ins!). All Licensed amateurs are welcome to join us for an evening of SSTV Picture sharing between checked-in net goers.
Where: N8SL 147.04+ PL110.9 repeater.
- 8:00 PM – Check-ins Begin
- Please provide your Callsign, Location, and whether you’d like to transmit an image.
- 8:10 PM – First Round of Transmissions
- The mode for this event will be Robot 36, allowing for multiple rounds.
- When called by Net Control:
- Indicate that you’re ready to transmit.
- Unkey, send your image, and allow it to scan completely.
- Once finished, describe your image with some fun and interesting context!
- We will repeat this process for each participant, aiming for two rounds per person.
For an SSTV refresher, check out Jerry K8GNG’s presentation:
- Recap & Slides: SLAARC Website
- Video Presentation: YouTube
Looking forward to seeing you on the air!
Monthly: Club-Meeting: Sunday August 10th at 6:30pm – In-Person (Open to all)
The monthly club-meeting is an opportunity for members to meet in person and share a dinner (optional) at the Witch’s Hat Brewing Company (starts at 5pm) before proceeding across the street to the official meeting place. Club meetings occur at Witch’s Hat Depot starting at 6:30pm, and generally last 1 hour. Topics for each months meeting will be posted prior to the meeting. This event is open to anyone with an interest in the club or amateur radio. You do not need to be a member to join us!
Monthly: 2-Beer Social Radio Hour: Friday August 29th @ 4:45 pm – In-Person (Open to all 21up)
Come check out our “2-beer Social” and chat about radio projects with other like minded folks! We would love to see you and raise a pint with some club members to talk about the hobby and enjoy a cold brew at the end of the week. (USUALLY) Occurs the last Friday of each month from 4:45-7:00pm (or beyond, feel free to come a bit late if your work or commute dictates). Join us as we explore the semi-local microbrew scene!
This month we will be visiting Bearded Lamb Brewery in Plymouth, Michigan.
Monthly: Amateur Radio License Testing – Saturday August 23rd – In-Person (Open to all)
Are you ready to ascend to the next license? Or simply ready to test for your first Technician License? The SLAARC Club hosts a monthly VE Testing session which will allow you to test for your Amateur Radio License!
For details on License Testing, Please visit our dedicated testing page to schedule your appointment!
Weekly: Sunday Evening 8pm – The Official SLAARC NET (Open to all licensed Amateurs)
Join us to chat about your recent radio achievements, hear club news, and have a chat with other club members. The weekly Sunday Evening net is the official NET of the SLAARC club and occurs on each Sunday on N8SL (147.040+ 110.9pl) where the club doesn’t have a regular monthly in-person Meeting!
As a reminder, we’re always looking for club members to volunteer to run the net! Please check out the sign-up sheet and help support our club activities if you are able!
Weekly: Thursday Evening 10pm – The Informal Late-Night Roundtable. (Open to all licensed Amateurs)
The Late-Night round table brings a bit more casual conversation with other night-owls on the repeater N8SL (147.040+ 110.9pl). This is not a formal net, so feel free to come by, jump into the conversation whenever a topic peaks your interest. Hosted by N8JRD, W8KNX or W8MCV we’d love to have you for a late-evening chat!
We’re looking for new hosts for the Late-Night Roundtable! If you are interested, please reach out to N8JRD to take an evening.
Weekly: Saturday Morning 8:30am – In Person Radio Breakfast – In-Person (Open to all)
Join a group of club members on Saturday morning to get your day started right! Chat radio and life with other like minded folks over your choice of breakfast at the South Lyon Lucas Coney Island. The event starts at 8:30am and runs as long as you’re willing to sip a warm cup of coffee! See you there.
Save the Date! Upcoming events later this Summer and Fall:
Astronomy at the Beach, September 26,27th
Fall Support Your Parks Event, October 18-19th
SLAARC Christmas Party, December 13th
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