Hello and Welcome      

This site supports the efforts of amateur radio operators in Benzie County by providing a link and in-sight of public service, communications and disaster preparedness.

Not a Amateur radio op.  Find out how to earn your license from the ARRL link above under training and join  the fun.  Testing is done in Traverse City several times a year.

HELP WANTED!  FIELD DAY, Please read field day page. click here

It’s been 4 months since the passing of Tom K8BTE and he is still missed here in Benzie County.  He was a torch in the ARES/RACES group as he held Emergency Coordinator position working tirelessly with the fractions of public service and the local hams.  He was in Arizona with his wife Mary and children Doug and Annete when he passed.  Tom was a life member of the ARRL and supported it’s many programs.  His memorial service is to be anounced in May and will be posted here, stay tuned.

Thanks to Rob W8REJ for  heading the memorial fund to get an engrave brick with Tom’s call, to be installed at the ARRL’s terrace.

            73 my friend  de KG8CW and BARF     sk

                                                             A Photo Tribute to K8BTE, Tom Schoonover Click here  

So your in the market for a vhf antenna! Chris KD8MTT Tested 2 meter antenna’s  Click here and find out what Chris results were.

DAYTON HAM VENTION  MAY 17-19 click here

IRA HAM FEST GRAND RAPIDS JUNE 1 click here

ADRIAN ARC HAM FEST SEP 22 click here

Be sure to sign up for an account here on the Benzie ARPSC / BARF website. That way you will be able to comment on postings and won’t  miss out on the goings-on here.  CLICK HERE to make your account.

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