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MGRC White Noise Newsletter
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Maple Grove Radio Club
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If you are having trouble reading this newsletter in your email client try turning off "Dark Mode." Also, you can always read it online from the newsletter archives.
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MGRC Mission Statement
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Maple Grove Radio Club provides education to current and future amateur radio operators, with the goal of serving the public. We are a reliable communications resource for events and emergencies in Maple Grove and surrounding communities.
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President’s Message May 2023
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It’s not too late to get into the AERO 101 and 102 classes, “Intro to Emergency Communications” and “Advanced Emergency Communications”, offered on the evenings of May 1st, 3rd, 8th, and 10th. You will have to take the FEMA ICS classes 100 and 700 before Monday evening, and 200 and 800 before next week. These courses are a great way to learn the protocols we use not just for EmComm, but also public service like the MS bike rides and the Twin Cities Marathon.
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Speaking of the MS bike rides, these are coming up soon, along with a lot of other events this summer that need communications support. This is a great way to practice your radio skills while serving the public. There should be an announcement elsewhere in this newsletter about where to sign up for this.
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We have a great Skywarn team this year, but we can always use more help. Contact Zach if you’d like to get involved with this. Our next week on duty is May 15th-21st, storms should be starting to heat up around then.
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Also, start thinking about Field Day, our most popular event, on June 24th and 25th.
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Maple Grove Radio Club in-person meetings!
In-Person meetings are on the first Tuesday each month.
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The meeting starts at 1900 hrs (7:00pm CDT) at the Chester Bird American Legion Post 523 located at 200 Lilac Drive N Golden Valley, MN 55422. Here is a link for directions.
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THIS MONTH: Michelle Margraf, will be talking about the "Community Collaborative Rain, Hail & Snow Network" — CoCoRaHS.
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Meeting ID: 948 0429 0777
Password: 674964
Phone: 1-312-626-6799
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MGRC Weekly Practice Net
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Our weekly Net is on Wednesdays at 20:200 UTC (8pm), on 147.000, positive offset, tone 114.8. We use directed Net protocol and will have a new question for discussion every week. Please call in if you can reach the K0LTC repeater.
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We can always use more Net operators. If you'd like to receive Net operator training please contact President@k0ltc.org.
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TALARC The American Legion Amateur Radio Club
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TALARC has approved MGRC members in good standing to be honorary TALARC members. If you are interested contact Stephen Cullen, KF0AED at kf0ade9@gmail.com. Please include your Name, Callsign, Email, and when you joined MGRC, if known.
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Online Test Sessions
- Session 102: Thu, May 11, 6:30pm - 9pm
- Session 103: Fri, May 12, 10am - 12:30pm
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Classes
- 1st Monday of every month at 5pm at Chester Bird American Legion (see Monthly Meeting info).
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MGRC COMMITTEES AT WORK
BUILDING COMMITTEE
Chair: Jerry Dorf – N0FWG
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- Next meeting May 4th, (see calendar)
- Legion has taken over project, looking to see what plans city will approve.
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TALARC
Chair: Tim Arimond – N0BYH
o Shack is operational with HF and VHF/UHF stations.
o Honorary memberships.
▪ Contact Stephen Cullen if interested. KF0AED9@gmail.com
▪ Just need to be an MGRC member in good standing to be eligible
o Meetings 4th Thursdays at 7pm.
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Equipment Checkup!
I would like to offer to our Maple Grove Radio Club members a chance to check out or verify their Ham Radio test instruments.
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If you own such items as a typical Voltmeter (DMM) or similar electronic testing items and would like to have them verified or tested, now is your chance with no limits on accuracy. This includes a wide variety of test equipment.
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For club members, I would like to offer this basic service at no-charge. Please contact me with any questions.
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Club Calendar of Events
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ARRL News
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2023 ARRL Field Day Gear is Now Shipping!
2023 ARRL Field Day merchandise available for order now. T-shirts, hats, pins, patches, and stickers are great ways to show off your involvement in this annual event. This year's colorful design features a globe centered on North America and the words, "Tune In The World." The back of the t-shirt includes a check-off list of ARRL and RAC Sections - a fun way to keep track of your Field Day contacts.
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Encourage club members, family, friends, and prospective hams to take part with ARRL Field Day recruitment posters and attractive "Get on the Air" (GOTA) pins for newcomers.
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Get your 2023 ARRL Field Day supplies from the ARRL online store or by calling the toll-free number 1-888-277-5289, from Monday through Thursday, 8 AM to 7 PM and on Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time. If you are outside of the US, call 1-860-594-0355.
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The ARRL Handbook for Radio Communications
100th Edition
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The 100th Edition of the ARRL Handbook for Radio Communications is now available and can be ordered online at https://handbook.arrl.org/. To celebrate the 100th edition, the ARRL has filled the Handbook with the most up-to-date knowledge representing the wide ranging interests of radio amateurs.
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Local Radio News
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Dakota Division Happenings
May 6 Hamfest in Superior, WI
This coming Saturday May 6 is Hamfest ‘23 in Superior, WI. This is
hosted by Arrowhead Radio Amateurs Club. See
https://thearac.org/hamfest.htm for more details.
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Minnesota will host W1AW/Ø starting May 10
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Huron Amateur Radio Association - Centennial Celebration
The Huron Amateur Radio Association is hosting a Centennial Celebration on June 4, 2022.
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The Huron ARA was affiliated with the ARRL on February 17, 1922 and was organized as a amateur radio association about the same time.
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The Centennial Celebration includes a Tailgate Swapfest, an ARRL Forum, VE testing and a banquet in the evening. ARRL Dakota Division Director Bill Lippert, ACØW, and ARRL South Dakota Section Manager Chris Stallkamp, KIØD, will be there and presenting a plaque of appreciation from the ARRL that day.
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The Huron ARA is located in Huron, SD. More information about the organization can be obtained from their website at https://huronarc.info/.
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Board Members
• President: Benton Jackson – K0BHJ (2018)
• Vice President: Zack Whitney – K0ZTW (2021)
• Secretary: William Oliver – KF0ADU (2022)
• Treasurer: Paul Odens – K0AID (2023)
• Trustee K0LTC: Jerry Dorf – N0FWG
• Board Member: Tim Georgi – KD0SFH (2018)
• Board Member: Kelly Murphy – KB0LTY (2019)
• Board Member: Clay Bartholow – W0LED (2021)
• Board Member: David Englund – K0NOC (2022)
• Board Member: Gordon Patenaude – WA0WSR (2023)
• Board Member: Stephen Cullen – KF0AED (2023)
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