Spring may feel distant, but our next club event isn’t! Jump in, get radioactive.
Special Events this Month:
SSTV on N8SL – Tuesday, March 17, 2026 – 7:30-8:30pm
Location: On the Repeater (N8SL)
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.
Recurring Events this Month:
SLAARC Club Meeting – Sunday, March 8, 2026 – 6:30-8pm
Location: Witch’s Hat Historic Depot (Witch’s Hat Brewery beforehand)
This months topic: Attic Antennas and Design presented by W8BK – Bob K.
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.
Amateur Radio License Testing – Saturday, March 21, 2026 – 9:30am
Location: Witch’s Hat Historic Depot
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!
Please be sure to register by visiting the following link to schedule your testing session!
Two-Beer Social – March 27, 2026 – 4:30-7pm
Location: Drafting Table Brewing Company, Wixom
Join us on the final friday of each month throughout the year to try a local beer and have conversations about Ham Radio projects! This event moves around each month, allowing us to try the many vibrant craft breweries and restaurants in the Metro-Detroit area.
This month we’ll be meeting at Drafting Table Brewing, in Wixom Michigan.
Weekly Events:
Thursday Evening 10pm – The Late-Night Roundtable on N8SL. (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, W8TMB or W8MCV we’d love to have you for a late-evening chat!
Sunday Evening 8pm – The Official SLAARC Information 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!
Saturday Morning 8:30am – In Person Radio Breakfast – In-Person (Open to all)
Location: Lucas Coney Island, South Lyon, MI
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 (Future Important Events):
April 18, 2026 – Michigan QSO Party
May 15, 2026 – Dayton Hamvention Weekend, Camping at Caesar Creek
June 6, 2026 – Michigan Pota Meetup, Hartwick Pines State Park
June 26, 2026 – SLAARC and ARRL Field Day, Location to be Announced
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