From the Upper Peninsula of Michigan along the southern shore of Lake Superior ~ Station  K 8 L O D
 The Hiawatha Amateur Radio Association (HARA) monthly meeting is the first Thursday of each month at 7:30 PM, and is held at the Marquette County Health Department building, lower level.  It's located just east of the Michigan State Police Post on Highway US-41 between Marquette and Negaunee.
 
Anyone who has an interest in electronics, radio theory, communications, and serving the public is welcome.  Let Amateur Radio open up an whole new world to you.  Explore many operating modes including voice, television, several computer generated digital modes, and yes, even Morse code.  Communicate around the corner or around the world!
 
Amateur Radio is a licensed radio service.  To earn a license requires passing examinations regulated by the Federal Communications Commission, and we can guide you through the learning process.  The members and officers of the HARA are interested in sharing our enjoyable and interesting hobby with anyone who is curious about Amateur Radio and communications.  Please join us!
 
Welcome to the World of Ham Radio.  Need more information?
    1)  What is Ham Radio
    2)  Licensing-Education-Training

HARA Notes...
 KI8AF ~ Always get the latest issue of the Standing Wave - Club Newsletter in the archive.
 
Listen to the local Ham Radio Repeater System...
Streaming Repeater Audio from KE8IL.

Live transmissions will auto start.  Hit STOP to terminate audio feed.
 

Hiawatha Amateur Radio Association:
The Hiawatha Amateur Radio Association was formed to facilitate the exchange of information and general cooperation among members, promote radio knowledge, fraternalism and individual operating efficiency, further the exchange of information and cooperation between law enforcement and emergency preparedness personnel, lessening the burdens of government in providing much needed communications in times of emergency and or disaster, as well as to be of service to the community at large, and to conduct club programs and activities so as to advance the general interest and welfare of amateur radio.

History:
Back in 1932, a group of 15 amateurs decided to form an Amateur Radio Club.  It was the first of its kind in Marquette County, known as the Marquette Radio Assn.  In 1933, they became chartered with the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) and were renamed the Hiawatha Amateur Radio Association of Marquette County.  The club has the original charter as well as a certificate acknowledging 50 years of ARRL affiliation.
 
In 1935, the club sponsored the Michigan State Convention of amateur radio operators.  The club also sponsored the 1st U.P. Hamfest.
 
Check these club photo links!
Club History Photos (1)
Club History Photos (3)
Club History Photos (5)
The Old and The New
Club History Photos (2)
Club History Photos (4)
Name That U.P. Ham

Organization:
HARA OFFICERS FOR 2013
Pres: Lou Gembolis KG8NK
VP: Paul Racine KB0P
Sec: Mike Beltz KD8JIR
Tres: Lucille Scotti KD8PTE
 
STANDING WAVE
Editor, Greg KI8AF
Publishing, Lane WD8PAJ
Distribution, Greg KI8AF



Standing Wave - Club Newsletter Archive

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American Radio Relay League:
For Amateur Radio News and Features...
ARRLQST-QEX-NCJ

 
ARRL Incoming QSL Service   -   ARRL Outgoing QSL Service
 
Review Weaver's Words.  Jim Weaver, K8JE, Director, Great Lakes Division
ARRL Michigan   ARRL Michigan ~ Serving amateur radio operators throughout Michigan.
 

Repeaters and Comm Nets:
Call-sign, Rptr Xmit/Rx Freq - Tone - Location

KG8YT, 147.27 / .87 - 100 Hz PL - Marquette
K8KIT, 147.195 / .795 - Grand Marais
KE8IL, 146.97 / .37 - Marquette
K8LOD, 146.91 / .31 - Ishpeming
KBØP, 146.82 / .22 - Ely Township
N8RZZ, 146.64 / .04 - Gwinn
KC8BAN, 145.410 / 144.81 - 100 Hz PL - Wetmore
KE8IL, 444.80 / 449.80 - Marquette ( How To Echolink )
N8PUM, 444.200 / 449.20 - Echolink (kbØp-L) - Ishpeming
KBØP, 443.50 / 448.50 - 100 Hz PL - 100W - Negaunee
K8LOD, 443.45 / 448.45 - 100 Hz PL - Marquette
K8LOD-3, 144.39 - APRS Digi Marquette
K8LOD-7, 145.09 - Packet Node Mqt (Now disabled)
The linked system consists of (west to east) 147.270, 443.450, 146.640, 145.410, and 147.195 repeaters.


 
147.27 MHz Repeater Sunday Night Net - 7:00 P.M.
 
3.921 MHz Upper Peninsula Net ( www.michupnet.com )
5:00 P.M. daily plus noon on Sunday

Useful and Educational WEB Sites:
1.  FCC - Amateur Radio Section.
2.  Antenna Reference Material - Build a real antenna.
3.  Baluns - What they do and how they do it.
4.  LCWO.net - Learn Morse code (CW) online for free!
5.  Echolink - Introducing EchoLink
6.  E-Ham Dot Net - Articles, Forums, News, Reviews, etc
7.  AD5X - Useful Accessories and Ideas
8.  VOACAP Online
9.  Earth


 
Operating Activities:
Current Activities (2013):
January
January 3th - Club meeting
January 26th and 27th - Noquemanon Ski Race
      http://www.noquemanon.com/
 

 
February
February 2nd - Swap'n'Shop
February 7th - Club meeting
February 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th - UP200/MNR
      http://up200.org/
 

 
Past Activities (Archive):
    Special Events
    Project Nights
    QRP Corner
    Fox Hunting
    Swap and Shop
    Field Day 2001
    Field Day 2005
    Sled Dog Races 2002
    Sled Dog Races 2003
    Granite Island Expedition
    11th Annual Noquemanon Marathon - 2009
    Swap and Shop 2009

Amateur Radio License Exams (V.E. Testing):
License exams:  Exams are held throughout the year at the Marquette County Health Dept. Bldg (lower level), U.S. 41 just east of the Michigan State Police Post.  Contact Rich Schwenke, N8GBA at 906-249-3837 or e-mail N8GBA for more information.

Association, Club Sites and WX/News Links:
Alger Amateur Radio Association
Copper Country - CCRAA
Delta County ARS - DCARS
Keweenaw County Repeater Association
M&M Amateur Radio Club
Marquette Repeater Association
MICH-A-CON ARC Dickinson County
Ontonagon County Amateur Radio Association
 

 
     

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AJ8MH E-mail...HamInfoBarWelcome to the Hiawatha Amateur Radio Association WEB site.  WEB site material is always needed.  If you have amateur related photos, feel free to e-mail them.  The same goes for articles.  Write about your favorite aspect of this great hobby (DX, QRP, Homebrew Projects, Traffic Handling and Nets, etc.) or a milestone you've finally managed to reach.  Just make sure it's Ham Radio related, and it will get published.  Remember, pictures and articles go to AJ8MH.  73 and thanks in advance!  Joe ( AJ8MH ~ ex: WJ5MH ) - AJ8MH-Radio WEB Site
 

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