August 2024 Meeting Recap

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…

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July 2024 Meeting Recap

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…

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May 2024 Meeting Recap

Club President Eric Stoddart (K8ERS) Presented an informative session titled “Wired for Success: Coaxial Cables, Connectors, and Powerpoles in Amateur Radio,” which provided attendees with a comprehensive understanding of essential cabling and power connection techniques in ham radio. The session covered the fundamentals of coaxial cables, their types, and best…

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Field Day 2024

Location: Migizi Cabin, Brighton Recreation Area (Coordinates: 42.4977, -83.8297) Join the South Lyon Area Amateur Radio Club for the 2024 ARRL Field Day at the scenic Migizi Cabin in Brighton Recreation Area. This annual event is a fantastic opportunity for amateur radio enthusiasts, newcomers, and the general public to experience…

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February 2024 Meeting Recap

Anthony Luscre, K8ZT, presented an informative session titled ‘Technicians: Life Beyond Repeaters,’ **which explored the many opportunities available to Technician-class license holders beyond local repeater operation. The presentation aimed to inspire Technicians to expand their amateur radio activities by exploring modes such as HF communications, digital modes, satellites, contesting, and…

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February Meeting

The next meeting will be Sunday February 18 that is one week past our normal meeting date. Monthly Club meeting information Topic: Technicians, Life Beyond Repeaters Presenter: Anthony Luscre K8ZT  Synopsis: Maximizing your on-air experience and use of current privileges by going beyond local repeaters. Explore new modes, new bands and new…

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