ARROW Communication Association

Arrow’s premiere Public Service event, the Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society’s One Helluva Ride is Sat. July 13. Volunteers are needed to provide communications and transportation throughout the over 400 sq. mile area covered by the Ride. A good mobile radio and antenna are the primary requirements. For those of you already on board, thank you very much. For the rest, here’s a list of who is NEEDED. Of course, any assistance over and above these few would be appreciated. To keep things in perspective, remember it’s not me who needs you, it’s the 1800 riders.  More info at aabts.org/ohr

(1) One person from 8am to about 1pm.
(2) One person from 9am to about 2pm.
(3) One person from 10am to 1pm. (C’mon. Anybody can spare three hours!)
(4) Either one person 8am to 5pm OR one from 8am to 1pm and one from 1pm to 6pm. (or at least the 8-1 shift).

These would all require a decent mobile rig and antenna as well as carrying capability for two bicycles and their riders. Also recommended are some small basic tools and a decent tire pump (Presta valve required).

You may bring an “assistant” to help keep an eye on maps and riders (and other vehicles!)

If any of you are interested, please contact me directly at w8sgz@tsshome.com.

An event like this is some of the best training you can get. We actually DO something. It’s fun, and it’s a good feeling to help.

Thanks, and have a nice day.

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73
Jeff
W8SGZ

The Arrow Communication Association and University of Michigan Amateur Radio Club will participate in ARRL Field Day on Saturday, June 22 and Sunday, June 23 at Signal Hill, next to the Domino’s Petting Farm on Earhart Road in Ann Arbor Township. Set up happens prior to going on the air at 2 PM EDT on Saturday. We will operate continuously until 2 PM Sunday. PUBLIC WELCOME! For more information on this national event, go to http://www.arrl.org/field-day

The monthly Egg Chew (breakfast) that we share with the Michigan QRP group will take place at the Classic Cup Cafe on Jackson Road between Zeeb and Wagner on Saturday, June 15 from 9 to 11 a.m. Friends and family members are welcome to join us. I hope to see you there!

Following breakfast, several members will travel to the Red Cross to retrieve items from the ARROW trailers in preparation for Field Day.  Any interested parties are invited to join in the fun.

Questions?  Call me at 734 649-2722.

Mary Anne, W8VWY
ARROW Secretary

For those who aren’t making the trip to the Dayton Hamvention, the monthly Egg Chew (breakfast) that we share with the Michigan QRP group will take place at the Classic Cup Cafe on Jackson Road between Zeeb and Wagner on Saturday, May 18 from 9 to 11 a.m.

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ARROW General Membership Meeting
Wednesday, May 8th, 7:30pm – 9:00pm

To be held at:

Washtenaw Community College
4800 E Huron River Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Room BE-172
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PRESENTATION:

This months presentation will be on the subject of Emergency Communications (EMCOMM) services provide by the Washtenaw county “Amateur Radio Public Service Corps” (ARPSC) – a joint organization of the “Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) and the “Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service” (RACES). Other related organizations such as NTS, Skywarn, DHS/MSP, AUXCOMM, and Washtenaw county Emergency Management will be discussed.

If you are all interested in the EMCOMM services we as Hams provide to our communities nation wide, this is the presentation for you!