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:
W8BUH Dean Coleman
(989) 450-1663
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
Club Officers For the Year 2024
President: W8BUH Dean Coleman
(989) 450-1663
Vice President: K8BD Dave Burnell
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 FCC Application Fees
The $35 application fee, will apply to new, renewal, rule waiver, and modification applications that request a new vanity call sign. The fee will be per application. Other types of applications filing are exempt from the fees. Visit the FCC Application Fees page for detailed information and instructions.
Amateur Radio Exams
The Prescott Testing Group has scheduled Amateur Radio Examinations the Third Wednesday of every month at the Mills Township Hall. Registration begins at 6:30 PM, Exams begin at 7 PM. For more information on testing or to pre-register, please call: Dave K8BD At 989-685-3081.
ARRL -- Resource for Amateur Radio
Join or Renew Today! ARRL membership includes QST, Amateur Radio's most popular and informative journal, delivered to your mailbox each month.
Dayton Hamvention
See you in Xenia OH, May 19-21st 2023. Many of us like to attend.
OAARS Ham Swap September 14, 2024
Field Day June 22nd, 2024
OAARS Club Picnic and Monthly Meeting July 13th, 2024
The Ogemaw Arenac Amateur Radio Society Meeting, Club Picnic and Memorial will be held July 13th at the Elbow Lake Park off of Lucinda Dr. in Skidway Lake at 11:30 am. Bring a dish to pass, your own plates, silverware and drinks. Enjoy Bratts, Burgers and good conversation at this Beautiful Park. It was great success last year. The park is booked most of the summer and this was the only date we could get
OAARS Club Meeting August 7th, 2024
The Ogemaw Arenac Amateur Radio Society meets the first Wednesday of every month at the Mills Township Hall, Greenwood Road, Skidway Lake, at 7 PM. For more information on the club or club events, contact Dean W8BUH 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 Oct 12th, 2024
The Ogemaw Arenac Amateur Radio Society Fall fox hunt is Oct 12th, 2024. Fox hunters will meet at Irons Park on S.Valley in West Branch at 8:45 am to divide up and get teams going and start at 9:00 am. Come out to show of your direction signal finding skills and join us for the fun. The Fox KE8GLB Chavis will start broadcasting at 9am.
Field Day June 22nd, 2024
Field Day will be held at the Ogemaw Nature Park, 5626 W Rose City Rd. West Branch, MI 48661. Anyone interested in doing Field Day please contact Dean W8BUH for more information.
OAARS Ham Swap September 14, 2024
9:00AM – 1:00PM
Ogemaw Nature Park
5626 W Rose City Rd.
West Branch, MI 48661
Food and drinks will be available for a donation to fund youth scouting in Ogemaw county. Free admission for everyone. Tables are available for $5.00 each. For information, please contact Chris Barbb W8COP@yahoo.com or call/text 313-320-6009
OAARS Club Christmas Party December 13th, 2023.
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.
O.A.A.R.S. NET CONTROL
Jun 3rd W8DMI Dan
Jun 10th K8BD Dave
Jun 17th W8COP Chris
Jun 24th W8BUH Dean
July 1st KE8TSH Don
July 8th K8BD Dave
The 2024 Michigan QSO Party,
Sponsored by the Mad River Radio Club, is from 1600Z April 20 until 0400Z April 21. 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.
Multipliers are MI counties for all entries, plus states, provinces and "DX" for MI entries only. Final score is total QSO points times total multipliers.
Submit logs no later than 30 days after the contest. Electronic logs in Cabrillo format are submitted via the Log Submittal page on the MiQP web site http://www.miqp.org/submitLogFileMiQP.html. Mail paper logs with summary sheets to: Mad River Radio Club, c/o Ron Majewski W8RU, 3463 Pinehaven Road, Commerce, MI 48382.
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OGEMAW ARENAC AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY
