Did you know Parks on the Air has 5 “Official Events” each year? Branden – NN8DX Operating the FT710 for Autumn SYP October 19th weekend (Saturday) the SLAARC club rendezvoused at the Pinckney State Recreation Area to operate together in celebration of the hobby and the spirit of POTA for…
As the month of September comes to a rapid conclusion, we find ourselves squarely in the fall season here in Michigan. Here’s a roll-up of what’s on the South Lyon Area Amateur Radio Club calendar for this month: Weekly: Sunday Evening 8pm – The Official SLAARC NET (Open to all…
Club President Eric Stoddart, K8ERS, presented an informative and engaging session titled ‘How General Repeater Operations Work, How to Join a Net, and What to Do with a Malfunctioning Repeater.’ **The session provided an in-depth look at the essential role of repeaters in amateur radio, explaining their function in extending…
Date: September 20, 2024, September 21, 2024Time: 4pm – 10pmAddress: Maybury State Park, 49601 Eight Mile Rd, Northville, MI 48167 Join the South Lyon Area Amateur Radio Club for Astronomy at The Beach: An exciting two evening event at Maybury State Park in Northville. The SLAARC group will be presenting…
The September meeting will be Sunday the 8 at 7:00pm/6:30pm Meet & Greet. at the Witches Hat Depot South Lyon. Also will be on zoom for those who can’t make it. We will meet at 5:00pm at the Witches Hat Brewery for dinner and then move to the meeting. All…
With almost 20 attendees to the Detroit, Michigan Belle Isle POTA event, the SLAARC club put on an exciting afternoon of HF Radio play and Parks on the Air. A big thank you to all who attended the first Belle Isle POTA event. We had operators working on 40m, 20m,…
Event DetailsDate: August 25th, 2024Time: 10am – 1pmAddress: 99 Pleasure Drive, Detroit, MI 48207 The South Lyon Area Amateur Radio Club is excited to invite everyone to join us for an informal Parks on the Air (POTA) meetup! Whether you’re an experienced operator or just curious what POTA is all…
Club member Darrell Black, W8DSB, presented an informative session titled ‘What Digital Modes Exist for Repeaters and How to Operate Them.’ **The session provided an overview of the various digital voice modes used in repeater operations, explaining their advantages, technical differences, and best practices for operation. Darrell introduced attendees to…
Club President Eric Stoddart, K8ERS, presented an engaging and informative session titled ‘What Are QSL Cards and What Are the Digital Alternatives?’ The session provided an in-depth look at the tradition of QSL cards in amateur radio, their historical significance, and their role in confirming contacts between operators worldwide. Attendees…
Eric Stoddart (K8ERS) and James Mills (K8JKU) presented an informative session on The thrill of the Chase: Contesting in Amateur Radio. This was a good introduction before the ARRL Field Day 2025.
