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THE COPPER COUNTRY RADIO AMATEUR ASSOCIATION, INC.Was formed for the purpose of bringing together people with a common interest. It replaced the formerLake Superior Radio Club, which was active in the 1950's. Monthly meetings are held in the communityof Dollar Bay, at the Fire Hall. A clubhouse south of Calumet houses HF and VHF radio transmittingand receiving equipment. This facility can serve a five-county area, and works with the local emergencyservices to serve as a base of operations, in cases of natural disasters. Emergency power is supplied andcounties of Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw, Marquette and Ontonagon are covered from this location.This organization has two VHF repeaters (Hancock and Herman) and has regular monthly meetings.Both have the same call sign of W8CDZ.THE KEWEENAW COUNTY REPEATER ASSOCIATION, INC.This group is not a “club” as such, but is a repeater organization, providing its membership with arepeater located on Mt. Horace Greeley in Keweenaw County. It came into being in 1983, for thepurpose of providing radio coverage in this northernmost county in Michigan to help in search andrescue work, and to assist local law-enforcement officials in finding lost hunters, and boaters, on LakeSuperior. It has its own club call sign of K8MDH and operates and maintains a VHF repeater.THE HUSKY AMATEUR RADIO CLUBThis club, on the campus of Michigan Technological University in Houghton is one of the oldest clubsin the area, having started operation in the early 1920's. Composed of mostly students at the University,memberships are available as “associates.” The Husky Amateur Radio Clubs owns and maintainsamateur radio station W8YY and is active in HF, VHF and digital communications. Radio classes areoffered annually, and scholarships are available through the club. This club’s Volunteer ExaminerTeam, in cooperation with the CCRAA gives amateur radio license tests throughout the year.THE A.R.R.L.Those famous initials belong to the American Radio Relay League, founded in the year 1914. ARRL isthe National organization for radio hams. With headquarters in Newington, Connecticut they provideservices such as daily code practice, legal assistance, bulletins of interests to radio amateurs, text books,study guides and a host of other services. As a member of ARRL you will enjoy receiving the monthlypublication QST. Thanks to the hard work of experimenters, the radio “hams” made the League what itis today: our voice in the Amateur Radio Service. They also serve as the International Secretary to theInternational Amateur Radio Union (IARU), which like the ARRL in the United States, has societies in123 different countries throughout the world. The also have Official Observer status in the InternationalTelecommunications Union (ITU), which is a branch of the United Nations, in charge of worldconferences and agreements concerning radio communications.9

THE VOLUNTEER EXAMINER PROGRAMThe “VE” program, as it is called is a group of amateur radio operators who volunteer their time to giveradio exams in the local area, and there are several thousand clubs throughout the United States that dothis. Historically, the FCC gave these exams, but with budget constraints in the Federal government, theradio amateurs themselves took over the job. All it takes is for an individual to fill out a standardapplication form (called an FCC 605 form), and appear at one of the examining points at the time andthe date listed, pay a small fee ( 14) at this writing and complete a series of written and/or Morse codeelements (optional) for a specific class of amateur license.THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSIONThis is the law-making and regulatory branch of all radio services within the United States and itspossessions. “Ham” radio is only a small part of the service it regulates. They regulate commercialbroadcast stations, public-safety, television stations and ship-to-shore installations. If you wish tocommunicate with the FCC, they now have one National Call Center. You may reach them at: 1-888CALL-FCC. This is a toll free number.10

W1AW CODE PRACTICE SCHEDULEPacificMtnCentEastMonTueWedFast CodeThu6 am7 am8 am9 amSlow Code Fast Code7-9 am10 am-12:45pm8-10 am11 am-1:45pm9-11 amnoon-2:45pm10 amnoon1-3:45 pm1 pm2 pm3 pm4 pm2 pm3 pm4 pm5 pmCode Bulletin3 pm4 pm5 pm6 pmTeleprinter Bulletin4 pm5 pm6 pm7 pm5 pm6 pm7 pm8 pmCode Bulletin6 pm7 pm8 pm9 pmTeleprinter Bulletin6:45 pm7:45 pm8:45 pm9:45 pm7 pm8 pm9 pm10 pm8 pm9 pm10 pm11 pmFriSlow CodeVisiting Operator TimeFast CodeSlow Code Fast CodeSlow Code Fast CodeSlow Code Fast CodeSlow Code Fast CodeSlow CodeVoice BulletinFast CodeSlow Code Fast CodeSlow Code Fast CodeCode BulletinCode Frequencies are 1.818, 3.5815, 7.0475, 14.0475, 18.0975, 21.0675, 28.0675 and 147.555MHz.Voice Frequencies are 1.855, 3.99, 7.29, 14.29, 18.16, 21.39, 28.59 and 147.555 MHz.Slow Code practice sent at 5, 7-1/2, 10, 13 and 15 words per minute (wpm).Fast Code practice sent at 35, 30, 25, 20, 15, 13 and 10 wpm.Code bulletins are sent at 18 wpm.11

2006 UPPER MICHIGAN AMATEUR RADIO EXAM CW5YIHARAIRARCDCARSCityHoughtonIron MountainNegauneeIron RiverEscanabaTime9 am ET9:30 am CT8:30 am ET6:30 pm CT9:30 am ETLocationHoughton Co. M-T-U WadsworthHallDickinson Co.LibraryMrqt Co. HealthDept.Iron Co. LutheranChurchDelta Co. Bay de NocCommunity CollegeRoomG04 (Basement, Opposite WMTURadio)ConferenceBasement of H.D. US 2/US41TBA (Varies each MarkRichardDanLesTelephone(906) 337-2542 or Mobile: (906)369-2542(906) 774-6598(906) 249-3837(906) 265-4240(906) :All examinees should arrive 1/2 hour before test time to register. Please bring 2 pencils, a pen for the official paperwork, theoriginals AND copies of any previous credit that you have earned (Certificates of Successful Completion or current license), 1photo id (usually a driver's license) and one other id. (usually a birth certificate or SS card), a calculator if needed (make sureyour memories are cleaned out), and the test fee. (2006 fee remains the same as last year, 14).* The Iron River Club (IRARC) will be giving ham exams the third Thursday of each month, right BEFORE their regular clubmeeting. You MUST pre-register for these sessions. If there are no applicants, there won't be any exams given.Abbreviations:CCRAA: Copper Country Radio Amateur AssociationHARC: Husky Amateur Radio ClubHARA: Hiawatha Amateur Radio AssociationW5YI: Iron Mountain Group (No Club)IRARC: Iron River Amateur Radio ClubDCARS: Delta County Amateur Radio Club12

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EASTERNCENTRALWESTERN2006 UPARRA COORDINATEDAMATEUR RADIO REPEATER LISTINGOutput/Offset146.760 147.315 *442.550 *444.150 146.880 444.500 145.170 444.175 146.670 147.075 147.300 *442.075 146.730 145.210 146.700 145.130 147.150 444.300 *147.240 444.450 *147.195 146.640 146.850 444.850 146.910 444.200 146.970 147.270 444.800 *53.110 147.000 444.075 *444.500 145.410 147.090 147.330 147.030 146.790 147.090 *53.270 146.610 444.900 146.640 444.100 444.375 147.105 147.210 442.850 147.330 LocationBessemerCalumetCalumetCopper HarborHancockHoughtonIron RiverIron RiverL'AnseWakefieldWhite PineWhite dstoneGladstoneGrand MaraisGwinnIron MountainIron ublicStephensonTrenaryWetmoreDeer ParkNewberryNewberryNewberryPickfordSt. IgnaceSt. IgnaceSault Ste. MarieSault Ste MarieSault Ste. Noteso(ca)o a e WX z 100.0o a e WX z 100.0oao e 107.2o e 107.2oexoooaeoo r s WXooooeoeo(ca)e WXo(ca) e 100.0oeoeoeo(ca) WXo a 100.0o e WX 107.2oeoo e-sunoeooo e 114.8o 114.8o 131.8o e WXo (ca)o WX 103.5o (ca) e WX zo a e WXo(ca)e WX zoe

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SKYWARNSKYWARN is a concept developed in the early 1970s that was intended to promote a cooperative effortbetween the National Weather Service and communities. The emphasis of the effort is often focused onthe storm spotter, an individual who takes a position near their community and reports wind gusts, hailsize, rainfall, and cloud formations that could signal a developing tornado. Another part of SKYWARNis the receipt and effective distribution of National Weather Service information.The organization of spotters and the distribution of warning information may lies with the NationalWeather Service or with an emergency management agency within the community. This agency could bea police or fire department, or often is an emergency management/service group (what people might stillthink of as civil defense groups). This varies across the country however, with local national weatherservice offices taking the lead in some locations, while emergency management takes the lead in otherareas.SKYWARN is not a club or organization, however, in some areas where Emergency Managementprograms do not perform the function, people have organized SKYWARN groups that work independentof a parent government agency and feed valuable information to the National Weather Service. Whilethis provides the radar meteorologist with much needed input, the circuit is not complete if theinformation does not reach those who can activate sirens or local broadcast systems.SKYWARN spotters are not by definition "Storm Chasers". While their functions and methods aresimilar, the spotter stays close to home and usually has ties to a local agency. Storm chasers often coverhundreds of miles a day. The term Storm Chaser covers a wide variety of people. Some aremeteorologists doing specific research or are gathering basic information (like video) for training andcomparison to radar data. Others chase storms to provide live information for the media, and otherssimply do it for the thrill. Many amateur radio operators are key trained weather observers who reporttheir local conditions to a Skywarn net controller on an amateur radio repeater. This information is thenrelayed to the local NOAA field office meteorologist.Storm Spotting and Storm Chasing is dangerous and should not be done without proper training,experience and equipment.The National Weather Service conducts spotter training classes across the United States, and your localNational Weather Service office should be consulted as to when the next class will be held.16

Upper MichiganSITE NAMECALL SIGNFREQ (MHz)WATTSEscanabaKZZ35162.5001000MARQUETTE, MIHoughtonWXK73162.4001000MARQUETTE, MIManistiqueWNG684162.525300MARQUETTE, MIMarquetteKIG66162.550300MARQUETTE, MINewberryWNG576162.450300MARQUETTE, MISault Ste MarieKIG74162.5501000NORTH CENTRAL LOWER MINWS PROGRAMMING OFFICEThe coverage maps are shown in a three color format, which relates to three estimated signal levels. White: Signal level of greater than 18dBuV: Reliable coverage Green: 0dBuV to 18dBuV: picking up a signal is possible butunreliable Red: Less than 0dBuV: Unlikely to receive a signal17

Michigan Scanner LawHB-4544, As Passed Senate, February 14, 2006SENATE SUBSTITUTE FORHOUSE BILL NO. 4544A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," byamending section 508 (MCL 750.508), as amended by 2002 PA 672.THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:Sec. 508.(1) House Bill No. 4544 as amended February 9, 2006A PERSON WHO HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF 1 OR MORE FELONIES DURING THEPRECEDING 5 YEARS SHALL NOT CARRY OR HAVE IN HIS OR HER POSSESSION A RADIORECEIVING SET THAT WILL RECEIVE SIGNALS SENT ON A FREQUENCY ASSIGNED BYTHE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION OF THE UNITED STATES FOR POLICEOR OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIRE FIGHTING, EMERGENCY MEDICAL, FEDERAL,STATE, OR LOCAL CORRECTIONS, OR HOMELAND SECURITY PURPOSES. THISSUBSECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO A PERSON WHO IS LICENSED AS AN AMATEUR RADIOOPERATOR BY THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION. A PERSON WHO VIOLATESTHIS SUBSECTION IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR PUNISHABLE BY IMPRISONMENTFOR NOT MORE THAN 1 YEAR OR A FINE OF NOT MORE THAN 1,000.00, ORBOTH.(2) A PERSON SHALL NOT CARRY OR HAVE IN HIS OR HER POSSESSION IN THECOMMISSION OR ATTEMPTED COMMISSION OF A CRIME A RADIO RECEIVING SETTHAT WILL RECEIVE SIGNALS SENT ON A FREQUENCY ASSIGNED BY THE FEDERALCOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION OF THE UNITED STATES FOR POLICE OR OTHER LAWENFORCEMENT, FIRE FIGHTING, EMERGENCY MEDICAL, FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCALCORRECTIONS, OR HOMELAND SECURITY PURPOSES.THE MAXIMUM PENALTY IS ATLEAST 93 DAYS .A PERSON WHO VIOLATES THIS SUBSECTION IS GUILTY OF A CRIME AS FOLLOWS:(A) IF THIS SUBSECTION IS VIOLATED IN THE COMMISSION OR ATTEMPTEDCOMMISSION OF A MISDEMEANOR PUNISHABLE BY A MAXIMUM TERM OF IMPRISONMENT OFAT LEAST 93 DAYS BUT LESS THAN 1 YEAR, THE PERSON IS GUILTY OF AMIDEAMEANOR PUNISHABLE BY IMPRISONMENT FOR NOT MORE THAN 1 YEAR OR A FINE OFNOT MORE THAN 1,000.00, OR BOTH.(B) IF THIS SUBSECTION IS VIOLATED IN THE COMMISSION OR ATTEMPTEDCOMMISSION OF A MISDEMEANOR OR FELONY PUNISHABLE BY A MAXIMUM TERM OFIMPRISONMENT OF 1 YEAR OR MORE, THE PERSON IS GUILTY OF A FELONY PUNISHABLEBY IMPRISONMENT FOR NOT MORE THAN 2 YEARS OR A FINE OF NOT MORE THAN 2,000.00, OR BOTH.(3) SUBSECTION (2) DOES NOT APPLY TO A PERSON WHO CARRIES OR HAS IN HISOR HER POSSESSION A RADIO RECEIVING SET DESCRIBED IN SUBSECTION (2) INTHE COMMISSION OR ATTEMPTED COMMISSION OF A MISDEMEANOR PUNISHABLE BYA MAXIMUM TERM OF IMPRISONMENT OF LESS THAN 93 DAYS.4) THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO THE USE OF RADAR DETECTORS.ENACTING SECTION 1. THIS AMENTDATORY ACT TAKES EFFECT 90 DAYS AFTERTHE DATE IT IS ENACTED.18

Feb 10, 2006 · Q1. WHAT IS HAM RADIO? A1. Amateur radio or “ham” radio as it is called; is communicating. Hams, who must be licensed by the federal government, operate two-way radio equipment from their homes, cars, boats, etc. to other hams across town, across the country and even across t