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2009
Date       Event

6-8        (Fri-Sun) MARE DXpedition  1:00 PM Fri - 9:00 AM Sun
Mar         Brighton State Recreation Area- *Family* Cabin #1
               Brighton, MI 
            WWW: http://mare.radio.tripod.com
              Come join us to play radio in the woods!  We can't guarantee
            good DX conditions, but we can guarantee a good time will be
            had by all! Cost is $15 per night per DXer - a CHEAP hobby 
            weekend that you will enjoy! Day visitors will be nicked for
            $5 if they set up equipment, free to visit except for the park 
            entrance fee IF there is a ranger in the entrance booth.
            E-mail MARE, Inc.
            for more information.

tba        (Sat)  12:30-3:30p (or when the BS runs dry)
Jun        MARE, Inc  'season ender' Picnic
           Location: McCormick Park, (Picnic Shelter) Williamston MI  48895
              Dogs and soft drinks provided for a $2 donation per person
              bring a side dish or chips etc. to pass
           Loose radio fleas that are seaking a new home are welcome, and
            bring a scanner or SW radio for an impromptu listening
            session if you are so inclined ....
           We'll even have a special welcome from Williamston's ex-Mayor! :) 
            WWW: http://mare.radio.tripod.com
            E-mail MARE, Inc.
            for more information.

TBD       (Fri-Sun) MARE DXpedition  1:00 PM Fri - 9:00 AM Sun
Oct       Brighton State Recreation Area-  Cabin tba
                Brighton MI
            WWW: http://mare.radio.tripod.com
              Come join us to play radio in the woods!  We can't guarantee
            good DX conditions, but we can guarantee a good time will be
            had by all! Cost is $20 per night per DXer - a CHEAP hobby 
            weekend that you will enjoy! Day visitors will be nicked for
            $10 if they set up equipment, free to visit except for the park 
            entrance fee IF there is a ranger in the entrance booth.
            E-mail MARE, Inc.
            for more information. (sorry -- increased park costs means we have
            to 'up the rent' unless we have a groundswell of participation. If
            you are at all curious about these things, you need to show up and
            participate -- perhaps if that happens we can re-lower the rates!

4 Dec-     (Fri-Sun) MARE DXpedition  1:00 PM Fri - 9:00 AM Sun
6 Dec       Brighton State Recreation Area-  Cabin tba
                Brighton MI
            WWW: http://mare.radio.tripod.com
              Come join us to play radio in the woods!  We can't guarantee
            good DX conditions, but we can guarantee a good time will be
            had by all! Cost is $15 per night per DXer - a CHEAP hobby 
            weekend that you will enjoy! Day visitors will be nicked for
            $5 if they set up equipment, free to visit except for the park 
            entrance fee IF there is a ranger in the entrance booth.
            E-mail MARE, Inc.
            for more information.


2010

TBD       (Fri-Sun) MARE DXpedition  1:00 PM Fri - 9:00 AM Sun
Jan       Brighton State Recreation Area-  Cabin tba
                Brighton MI
            WWW: http://mare.radio.tripod.com
              Come join us to play radio in the woods!  We can't guarantee
            good DX conditions, but we can guarantee a good time will be
            had by all! Cost is $20 per night per DXer - a CHEAP hobby 
            weekend that you will enjoy! Day visitors will be nicked for
            $10 if they set up equipment, free to visit except for the park 
            entrance fee IF there is a ranger in the entrance booth.
            E-mail MARE, Inc.
            for more information. (sorry -- increased park costs means we have
            to 'up the rent' unless we have a groundswell of participation. If
            you are at all curious about these things, you need to show up and
            participate -- perhaps if that happens we can re-lower the rates!

TBD       (Fri-Sun) MARE DXpedition  1:00 PM Fri - 9:00 AM Sun
Mar       Brighton State Recreation Area-  Cabin tba
                Brighton MI
            WWW: http://mare.radio.tripod.com
              Come join us to play radio in the woods!  We can't guarantee
            good DX conditions, but we can guarantee a good time will be
            had by all! Cost is $20 per night per DXer - a CHEAP hobby 
            weekend that you will enjoy! Day visitors will be nicked for
            $10 if they set up equipment, free to visit except for the park 
            entrance fee IF there is a ranger in the entrance booth.
            E-mail MARE, Inc.
            for more information. (sorry -- increased park costs means we have
            to 'up the rent' unless we have a groundswell of participation. If
            you are at all curious about these things, you need to show up and
            participate -- perhaps if that happens we can re-lower the rates!








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2009
Date       Event

7          HARA Swap and Shop
Feb        Hiawatha Amateur Radio Association
           Negaunee Township Hall
           42 Hwy, M-35
           Negaunee, MI
               http://www.qsl.net/k8lod/      Talk-In: 147.27 (PL 100)
               Contact: Bob Serfas, N8PKN      Marquette, MI 49855
               Phone: 906-225-6773     Email: N8PKN@aol.com
 
 
14         36th Annual Swap & Shop
Feb        Cherryland Amateur Radio Club
           Immaculate Conception Elementary School
           218 Vine Street
           Traverse City, MI
                 http://www.carc.tc   Talk-In: 146.86
                Contact: Joe Novak, W8TVT    Traverse City, MI
                Phone: 231-947-8555    Email: jjnovak@charter.net
 
15 Feb     Livonia ARC Swap-n-Shop, Civic Park Senior Center, 15218 
           Farmington Road, Livonia MI.  Info: 
           landline  734-513-8784             or
                WWW  http://livoniaarc.com    or
              email  w8gkh@arrl.net

6-8        (Fri-Sun) MARE DXpedition  1:00 PM Fri - 9:00 AM Sun
Mar         Brighton State Recreation Area- *Family* Cabin #1
               Brighton, MI 
            WWW: http://mare.radio.tripod.com
              Come join us to play radio in the woods!  We can't guarantee
            good DX conditions, but we can guarantee a good time will be
            had by all! Cost is $15 per night per DXer - a CHEAP hobby 
            weekend that you will enjoy! Day visitors will be nicked for
            $5 if they set up equipment, free to visit except for the park 
            entrance fee IF there is a ranger in the entrance booth.
            E-mail MARE, Inc.
            for more information.

14        49th Annual Michigan Crossroads Hamfest
Mar       Southern Michigan ARS & Marshall High School Industrial Arts Club
          Marshall High School
          701 North Marshall Avenue 
          Marshall, MI
                http://www.w8df.com Talk-In: 146.660 -600 offset(PL 94.8) & 146.520 Simplex
                Contact: Stephanie Halbert, W8AEZ Battle Creek, MI 49017
                Phone: 269-966-0770     Email: daffne25@yahoo.com

15        Hamfest and Computer Fair
Mar       Toledo Mobile Radio Association
          Lucas County Recreation Center
          2901 Key Street
          Maumee, OH
                http://www.tmrahamradio.org     Talk-In: 147.27+ (no CTCSS) 
                Contact: Brian Harrington, WD8MXR   
                Phone: 419-385-5624   Email: brian.harrington@utoledo.edu
 
4         ARGYL (Amateur Radio Group of Youth in Lowell)
Apr       Lowell High School
          11700 Vergennes Street
          Lowell, MI
                http://www.argyl.org Talk-In:145.27(LARC repeater) & 146.620(ARGYL repeater)
                Contact:Al Eckman, WW8WW  Phone:616-450-4332  Email:al.eckman@sbcglobal.net
 
18        Milford Swap and Shop
Apr       Milford Amateur Radio Club 
          Milford High School
          2380 South Milford Road
          Highland, MI
                http://www.qsl.net/w8ydk   Talk-In: 145.49 (PL 67); 146.52 (backup)
                Contact: Rose Moore, KC8NQJ    Hartland, MI 48353  Phone: 810-632-5174

 
2         Cadillac Hamfest
May       Wexaukee Amateur Radio Club
          Cadillac Junior High School
          500 South Chestnut Street
          Cadillac, MI 
                http://www.wexaukeearc.org     Talk-In: 146.980 (no PL tone) 
                Contact: Alton McConnell, NU8L      Cadillac, MI 49601
                Phone: 231-862-3774     Fax: 231-775-8731     Email: nu8l@yahoo.com

15-17     ARRL National Convention (Dayton Hamvention)
May       Hara Arena
          Shiloh Springs Road(Trotwood)
          Dayton, OH
                http://www.hamvention.org    Talk-In: 146.940
                Contact: Mike Kalter, W8CI      Phone: 937-776-7898     Email: w8ci@arrl.net
 
6         FCARC Hamfest and Tailgate Party
Jun       Fulton County Amateur Radio Club
          Roth Family Park
          101 Hill Avenue
          Tedrow, OH
                http://k8bxq.org    Talk-In: 147.195/147.795
                Contact: Lndsay Infante, K8LI   c/o FCARC    Wauseon, OH 43567
                Phone: 419-822-4382  Email: lindsayinf@yahoo.com
 
7         Chelsea Radio Swap 'n Shop
Jun       Chelsea Amateur Radio Club
          Chelsea Fairgrounds
          20501 Old US Highway 12
          Chelsea, MI
                 http://www.wd8iel.net   Talk-In: 145.450 (PL 100) 
                 Contact: Frank Pohs, KD8ABW   Manchester, MI 48158 
                 Phone: 734-945-1915 Email: frank.pohs@gmail.com
 
tba        (Sat)  12:30-3:30p (or when the BS runs dry)
Jun        MARE, Inc  'season ender' Picnic
           Location: McCormick Park, (Picnic Shelter) Williamston MI  48895
              Dogs and soft drinks provided for a $2 donation per person
              bring a side dish or chips etc. to pass
           Loose radio fleas that are seaking a new home are welcome, and
            bring a scanner or SW radio for an impromptu listening
            session if you are so inclined ....
           We'll even have a special welcome from Williamston's ex-Mayor! :) 
            WWW: http://mare.radio.tripod.com
            E-mail MARE, Inc.
            for more information.

21        Monroe County Radio Communications Association
Jun       Monroe County Fairgrounds
          3775 South Custer Road
          Monroe, MI
                 http://www.mcrca.org/hamfest.htm  Talk-In: 146.72/12
                 Contact: Fred VanDaele, KA8EBI  Monroe, MI 48162
                 Phone: 734-242-9487 Fax: 734-587-2250 Email: ka8ebi@yahoo.com

TBD       (Fri-Sun) MARE DXpedition  1:00 PM Fri - 9:00 AM Sun
Oct       Brighton State Recreation Area-  Cabin tba
                Brighton MI
            WWW: http://mare.radio.tripod.com
              Come join us to play radio in the woods!  We can't guarantee
            good DX conditions, but we can guarantee a good time will be
            had by all! Cost is $20 per night per DXer - a CHEAP hobby 
            weekend that you will enjoy! Day visitors will be nicked for
            $10 if they set up equipment, free to visit except for the park 
            entrance fee IF there is a ranger in the entrance booth.
            E-mail MARE, Inc.
            for more information. (sorry -- increased park costs means we have
            to 'up the rent' unless we have a groundswell of participation. If
            you are at all curious about these things, you need to show up and
            participate -- perhaps if that happens we can re-lower the rates!

4 Dec-     (Fri-Sun) MARE DXpedition  1:00 PM Fri - 9:00 AM Sun
6 Dec       Brighton State Recreation Area-  Cabin tba
                Brighton MI
            WWW: http://mare.radio.tripod.com
              Come join us to play radio in the woods!  We can't guarantee
            good DX conditions, but we can guarantee a good time will be
            had by all! Cost is $20 per night per DXer - a CHEAP hobby 
            weekend that you will enjoy! Day visitors will be nicked for
            $10 if they set up equipment, free to visit except for the park 
            entrance fee IF there is a ranger in the entrance booth.
            E-mail MARE, Inc.
            for more information. (sorry -- increased park costs means we have
            to 'up the rent' unless we have a groundswell of participation. If
            you are at all curious about these things, you need to show up and
            participate -- perhaps if that happens we can re-lower the rates!


2010

TBD       (Fri-Sun) MARE DXpedition  1:00 PM Fri - 9:00 AM Sun
Jan       Brighton State Recreation Area-  Cabin tba
                Brighton MI
            WWW: http://mare.radio.tripod.com
              Come join us to play radio in the woods!  We can't guarantee
            good DX conditions, but we can guarantee a good time will be
            had by all! Cost is $20 per night per DXer - a CHEAP hobby 
            weekend that you will enjoy! Day visitors will be nicked for
            $10 if they set up equipment, free to visit except for the park 
            entrance fee IF there is a ranger in the entrance booth.
            E-mail MARE, Inc.
            for more information. (sorry -- increased park costs means we have
            to 'up the rent' unless we have a groundswell of participation. If
            you are at all curious about these things, you need to show up and
            participate -- perhaps if that happens we can re-lower the rates!

TBD       (Fri-Sun) MARE DXpedition  1:00 PM Fri - 9:00 AM Sun
Mar       Brighton State Recreation Area-  Cabin tba
                Brighton MI
            WWW: http://mare.radio.tripod.com
              Come join us to play radio in the woods!  We can't guarantee
            good DX conditions, but we can guarantee a good time will be
            had by all! Cost is $20 per night per DXer - a CHEAP hobby 
            weekend that you will enjoy! Day visitors will be nicked for
            $10 if they set up equipment, free to visit except for the park 
            entrance fee IF there is a ranger in the entrance booth.
            E-mail MARE, Inc.
            for more information. (sorry -- increased park costs means we have
            to 'up the rent' unless we have a groundswell of participation. If
            you are at all curious about these things, you need to show up and
            participate -- perhaps if that happens we can re-lower the rates!





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