June 22-24, 2012 Field Day 2012
N8MCD Farm, 65270 Powell Rd., Washington, MI. 48095
USECA is nearing its final preparations for Field Day 2012. For those
that know the drill, we will again be operating QRP-Battery. For noobs
to the hobby or those unfamiliar with ham radio, here is a rough guide
to USECA's FD. Bill N8SA, Ray N8UY (ex-KD8CXY) and myself N8XO will be
co-chairing the event this year, and Jim N8MCD will once again open up
his farm to host the event. This year, we have decided to have a
Hawaiian theme (Bring your best tropical flower shirt!) to the event. Aloha!
Field day logging software availiable
here.
N8XO's guide to field day available
here.
A list of field day station chairs is available
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WINTER FIELD DAY 2012
12 noon EST Saturday January 28th - 12 noon EST Sunday January 29th
Location: Camp OZANAM
The 2012 Winter Field Day will be held from 1700 UTC (12:00 noon EST) Saturday January 28, 2012 through 1700 UTC (12:00 noon EST) Sunday
January 29, 2012. The object of the event is familiar to most Amateur Radio operators: set up emergency-style communications and make as
many contacts as possible during the 24 hour period. The rules encourage as many contacts on as many bands and modes as possible, because
during a real emergency, the most important factor is the ability to communicate, regardless of band, mode or distance. For WFD RULES go to
Spar-Hams
For those who are attending Winter Field Day there is a cost of $10.00 which is given to camp OZANAM for the use of there facilities.
If you are staying the night you need to bring your own pillow and blanket or whatever you need to make your overnight stay comfortable.
For WFD information please contact Pete aa8gk WFD Chairman at
n8za@aarl.net or
Larry w8sox@arrl.net.
Larry is also coordinating the pass a dish.
There is also a yahoo group for those participating please contact N8ZA for an invite.
Camp OZANAM is located on the shores of Lake Huron approximately 85 miles northeast of Detroit.Directions from the Metropolitan Detroit area: I-94
east to Pt. Huron, follow M-25 toward Lexington north along the lake.Camp Stapleton is three miles north of Lexington and Camp Ozanam is 5 miles
north of Camp Stapleton.
Field day logging software availiable
here.
 
| December 10, 2011, 5:30pm 25th Annual
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Loacation: JULIANO'S RESTAURANT at 27380 VanDyke, north of 11-mile in Warren, Mi.
Buffet Dinner served at 6:00pm
COST $13.99 + tax + gratuity = $17.50 per person, payable at the door to OUR private room!
The private room will have a Christmas tree and holiday decorations
BUFFET will include:
SALAD
FRESH FRUIT TRAY
VEGETABLE TRAY
MOSTACCIOLI
CHICKEN PICCANTE
SLICED ROAST BEEF
MASHED POTATOES w/GRAVY
GREEN BEANS
GARLIC BREAD
COFFEE AND SOFT DRINKS
So Come Celebrate Good Food Good Friends and Good Fellowship!
Hope To See Everyone At The USECA Christmas Party!
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October 23 2011 26th Annual Hamfest
Doors open from 8:00AM to 1:00PM
American Polish Century Club
33204 Maple Lane Drive
Sterling Heights, MI 48312-6212
1 Mile East of M-53, Just North of 14 Mile Rd.
New and Used Sales
VE Test Session (from 8am to 10am ONLY)
Many Great Door Prizes
Hang out with other hams
Food and Fun
Join us at the Buffet dinner starting at 12 Noon
1st Table - $17 (includes one admission ticket),
2nd Table - $12, Admission - $5
Please submit table requests at the same time if you wish to be located next to a friend.
Hamfest commitee Contact: Larry WB8SJD
email Larry at WB8SJD@arrl.net or
call Larry at 586-944-6679
Download the flyer PDF here.
Download the Vendor Registration form here.
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July 17 2011 TRUNK SWAP
$5 gets you and a carload of your friends in.
The location is 179 Main Street in Mt. Clemens. 8-noon.
Vendors pay $5 to sell their goodies.
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June 24-26, 2011 Field Day 2011
N8MCD Farm, 65270 Powell Rd., Washington, MI. 48095
USECA is nearing its final preparations for Field Day 2011. For those
that know the drill, we will again be operating QRP-Battery. For noobs
to the hobby or those unfamiliar with ham radio, here is a rough guide
to USECA's FD. Bill N8SA, Ray N8UY (ex-KD8CXY) and myself N8XO will be
co-chairing the event this year, and Jim N8MCD will once again open up
his farm to host the event. This year, we have decided to have a
Hawaiian theme (Bring your best tropical flower shirt!) to the event. Aloha!
Field day logging software availiable
here.
N8XO's guide to field day available
here.
A list of field day station chairs is available
here. |
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USECA Club Elections Monday December 13
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| N8SOB SHAWN
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AA8GK PETE |
K8RDJ RAY |
| Membership Secretary:
| K8RDJ RAY
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KC8REX BERNARD
| N8ZA CHUCK
| Recording Secretary:
| NY8W ROB
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N8ZBA DAN
| WB8E WALT
| Treasurer:
| W8DFG DENNIS
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| October 25th, 2009, 8AM - 1PM 24th Annual USECA Hamfest
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| September 27th, 2008, 10AM - 9PM National Preparedness Month
At Lakeside Mall in Sterling Heights
The Macomb County Office of Emergency Management will be hosting a Family Emergency Preparedness event at the
Lakeside Mall in Sterling Heights on Saturday, September 27, 2008. The purpose of this event will be to offer
information that the citizen and business owner can use to develop emergency preparedness practices, both at home
or in their place of business. Various county departments, along with police and fire department personnel from many
of our local jurisdictions and other safety and health related organizations have signed up to participate in this day
long event. Indoor and outdoor displays will reflect the theme of "Be Ready, Be Prepared", so grab the whole family and
plan to spend the day at Lakeside Mall.
The Macomb County ARPSC (ARES/RACES) will be participating in this event and will be set up in the parking lot of Lakeside Mall.
We will be demonstrating the role of amateur radio in the event of an emergency. We are planning to have operational VHF/UHF and HF stations.
Volunteers are always needed. Please contact Val, N8OEF at N8OEF@arrl.net if you would like to participate.
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April 27th, 2008, 7AM - 2PM WalkAmerica
At Metro Beach Metropark
Those hams
that want to test antennas for
Field Day come out and set up
and try out the new equipment.
We have the ability to cover 100% of the walk site
with just your HT. Make sure that you have your
batteries charged. Lunch will be provided for those who
come out and give us a hand.
Email Brian, KC8DIR for more info.
Or check Dennis, W8DFG's article in
This month's Express.
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October 28 2007 22nd Annual Hamfest
Doors open from 8:00AM to 1:00PM
American Polish Century Club
33204 Maple Lane Drive
Sterling Heights, MI 48312-6212
1st Table - $15, 2nd Table - $10, Admission - $5
Contact your hamfest commitee: Bob KZ8N or
email
Bob at
kz8n@arrl.net
or call Bob at 586-716-9114. For more info.
More info available soon ...
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September 21-23, 2007
USECA Algonac Camp Out
Algonac State Park
8372 River Road
Marine City, MI 48039
In the Riverfront Campground
Sites that already are reserved by our group are: 188, 186 and 185.
Sites still available forming a group area as of June 5, 2007 are;
183, 187, 158, 160, 178, 166, also 180, 181. Go to the
website
and follow the links to the interactive map and check them out. The
green sites are still open, red are reserved. If you want to camp,
don't delay!
It is easy to make your reservations online, or you can do it by phone.
Reservation information: 1-800-44-PARKS, or website:
www.midnrreservations.com/campgrounds
Or, you can go to
www.michigan.gov/dnr
and follow the links.
Camp Friday and Saturday nights, leave Sunday, or whenever. If you do
not plan to camp, just show up as guests on Saturday and hang out for
the day. Bring your own chair. There will be grills going, so you
are welcome to bring your own meat and use a grill. Also, it would
be nice to bring a dish to share, so we can enjoy a great feast.
We may have a fish boil, more information will be forthcoming on this, via nets and the website.
It goes without saying; bring your radio and antenna!
For more information contact
Ann, KT8F or
Dennis, W8DFG
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May 12th, 2007 Pre-Field Day Picnic 2007
Date: Saturday, 5/12/07
Place: Gladeview A Picnic Area, Stony Creek Metro Park. (same as last year - the first picnic area on the right after you enter the park)
Time: 10 AM till ??? (Lunch served around 1 PM)
Once again it is time for our annual pre-field day picnic at Stony Creek. This is a a great day to meet and socialize with your friends, make new friends, play radio, and enjoy a feast.
You are encouraged to bring and set up your radio station. We have had as many as 7 or 8 stations at this event, more than many other clubs have at their actual Field Day. It is a good opportunity to tweak your station and antenna, get on the air, find any potential problems, check the SWR etc, and make contacts. . If you do not have a radio, you should certainly be able to do some operating and gain experience at someone else.s station.
We have a sheltered pavilion reserved at Gladeview A, so don.t be concerned if the weather is not optimal. You know.May in Michigan? Be advised, a request HAS been made for a warm, sunshiny day. In any case, we have had a lot of fun in years past in inclement weather and will, as usual, be prepared with a supply of Visqueen. Modern, clean restrooms are nearby.
Food will be set out in the afternoon. Leo, KW8J, our Grill Master Par Excellence, will commence to start grilling after 12 noon. The burgers and dogs, (provided by USECA) should be ready to start coming off the grills around 1 PM. We request that you bring a pass-a-dish of some sort, so that we will have the usual outstanding and varied feast to enjoy. Condiments, plates/forks etc. will be supplied. Please bring your own beverages.
Lawn chairs are a good idea, and you can also bring other toys such as kites, skates, volley balls, etc. You do not need to be a member of USECA, or even a ham, to attend. Friends and family are very welcome.
There will be foxhunts (on foot) for fun..Phil, W8IC will bring out a transmitter to be hidden, several hand-held DF set-ups, and show how to use them. It is a lot of fun to trek into the woods.or wherever.(not telling!)...and find the hidden transmitter!
We are hoping for a nice turnout and hope to see YOU there!!!
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December 2, 2006, 6:30pm 20th Annual Christmas Party
$15 gets you a catered buffet dinner, with chicken and pork as
the main meat courses. There will also be salad, vegetables,
rolls, butter, desserts, coffee, and pop. Taxes and tips are
included, except at the cash bar. Cocktails will be served at 6:30.
Friends and family welcome. Mail reservations to Ann Manor, 4865
Bates Dr, Warren MI, 48092, or with Dennis, W8DFG. Make checks
payable to USECA.
Cut off date is Monday, November 27.
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