Here we'll list events and activities scheduled for the next couple of months. We'll update this page frequently, so check back often to stay up to date.
O.A.A.R.S Talknet
The O.A.A.R.S 2 Meter Talknet is Every Monday Evening at 8:00 PM on the 146.940 Repeater, PL 103.5, From West Branch Michigan.
O.A.A.R.S. Information
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Club President For Contact Is:
W8SKB Scott Buttrick (989) 701-4856
ARES:
The Term Stands For Amateur Radio Emergency Service. ARES Members Are Amateur Radio Operators Who Provide Their Time To Provide Communications For Emergencies, Public Services & Events. For Membership And Or For Further Information In Our Area In Michigan Contact
Chris W8COP
(989) 685 - 3120
mailto:w8cop@yahoo.com
LOCAL ARES TRAINING NET THE FIRST MONDAY NITE OF THE MONTH AT 7:30 PM ON THE 146.940 O.A.A.R.S. REPEATER - K8OAR - IN WEST BRANCH MI.
Club Officers For the Year 2020
President: W8SKB Scott Buttrick
(989) 701-4856
Vice President: KE8KZV Paul Tate
Treasurer: KC8JOZ Tyler Rosebrugh
Secretary: N8RSH Russ Hall
Information & Events:
•Be A Net Control Operator
- Net Control Preamble
- •Skywarn Preamble Net Control Guidelines
- •Club Information
- •oaars@k8oar.club
- •Becoming a Member
- •How To Become A Ham
Amateur Radio Vanity Call Sign Fee to Disappear in September
07/29/2015
The Amateur Radio vanity call sign regulatory fee is set to disappear in the next few weeks. According to the best-available information from FCC sources, the first day that applicants will be able to file a vanity application without having to pay a fee is Thursday, September 3. In deciding earlier this year to drop the regulatory fee components for Amateur Radio vanity call signs and General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) applications, the FCC said it was doing so to save money and personnel resources. The Commission asserted that it costs more of both to process the regulatory fees and issue refunds than the amount of the regulatory fee payment.
Amateur Radio Exams
Are Scheduled The 3rd Wednesday Of Every Month At The Mills Twp. Hall at 2441 Greenwood Road In Skidway Lake Michigan 6:30 pm Registrations, 7:00 pm Exams Begin, Walkins Welcome Or For Pre-Registrations Contact:
Rich AB8YG
(989) 873-6909
Email to: rbeattie6909@charter.net
OR
Dave K8BD
(989) 685-3081
Email to: oaars@k8oar.club
ARRL -- Resource for Amateur Radio
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OAARS Club Meeting Oct, 7th 2020
Zoom Meeting, it seems to work very well. We would like to do this upcoming meeting virtually, This Wednesday Oct, 7th 2020 at 7PM. I will start the meeting around 6:45pm. Bellow is the link to the zoom conference, and works with just about any device out there. Please RSVP if you are/can plan on attending Russell Hall is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: OAARS Meeting
Time: Oct, 7th 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 408 501 127
OAARS Club Meeting Oct, 7th 2020 is CANCELLED and has moved to a Virtual Meeting
The Ogemaw Arenac Amateur Radio Society meets the first Wednesday of every month at the Mills Township Hall, 2441 Greenwood Road, Skidway Lake, at 7 PM. For more information on the club or club events, contact Scott, W8SKB or Talk to Any Club Officer or Club Member for additional information.
Membership Dues
March is the time to renew your membership. See the Club Secretary or they can be mailed to the Ogemaw Arenac Amateur Radio Society, PO Box 4358, Prescott, MI 48756
Fox Hunt Sept 12th, 2020
The Ogemaw Arenac Amateur Radio Society Fall fox hunt is Sept 12th, 2020, start time is 9:00 AM. Fox hunters will meet at Irons Park in West Branch before the start. Come out to show of your direction signal finding skills and join us for the fun.
OAARS Club Picnic Sept 12th, 2020
The Ogemaw Arenac Amateur Radio Society Club Picnic will be held at the Elbow Lake Park off of Lucinda Dr. in Skidway Lake at 12:00 Noon. Bring a dish to pass, your own plates, silverware and drinks. Enjoy Bratts, Burgers and good conversation at this Beautiful Park.
O.A.A.R.S. NET CONTROL
Sept 7th W8COP Chris
Sept 14th N8IGM Joe
Sept 21st W8SKB Scott
Sept 24th KD8JSL Dale
Oct 31st KE8OHG Dave
2020 Michigan QSO Party April 18th
The 2020 Michigan QSO Party, sponsored by the Mad River Radio Club, is from 1600Z April 18 until 0400Z April 19.
Stations may operate the full 12 hours. Phone and CW on 80/40/20/15/10 meters. Single-op, multi-op, and mobile categories. Work stations once per band and mode. MI-to-MI QSOs allowed. Work portables and mobiles again as they change county, state or province. Exchange QSO number and location (county for MI stations, state/province or "DX" for others).
Suggested frequencies: CW-3545, 7045, 14045, 21045, 28045; Phone-3825, 7200, 14250, 21300, 28450. One point per phone QSO, two points per CW QSO. Count multipliers once per mode.
November 2019 Auction
Our annual Club Auction was last November. With a total of 23 people in attendance and a total of $665 in donations for the club. Thank you to everyone who donated to the club.
OAARS Club Christmas Party December 11th, 2019
Come join us at Dee's Pizza in Skidway lake for our annual Christmas Pizza Party. Festivities start at 7:00pm, come have some fun and good conversations with Club Members, their families and other Hams.
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