H e l l o   and   W e l c o m e

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

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4 Pictures does not tell the whole Story.

Hurricane Ian Leaves a wake of damage on the west coast of Florida.  

 

 

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W8BNZ’s 442.600 repeater back on the air 9/30/22

 

 

After a set of new finals, a receiver adjustment, a pl tune and a new firmware install the Benzonia repeater is back on the air.  Currently it’s at 5 watts output which is being changed upon equipment upgrades.  Right now, it’s not connected to 147.040 on C4FM.  

 

 

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Cherryland Ham Fest 2022

 

 

 

 

 

Hamfest 2023 in February.  Volenteer to Help.

 

 

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Benzie Rotary Sunrise Bike Ride 2022

 

 

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Get your ham radio license

 

  Not a Amateur radio operator or you have your amateur license but not your ARES/RACES certifications.  Find out how to earn your  license and certifications from the ARRL link above under training and join the Benzie County ARES/RACES team.  Get Started here.

 

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The Benzie County office of Emergency Management’s  FaceBook Page Link  click here 

 The Benzie County office of Emergency Management’s WebPage  click here

 

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 2 0 2 3  Area  Ham Fests

 

 

ARRL Hamfest Calendar      click here  

Feb   11   Cherryland Ham fest 

May 07             Cadillac  ARC 

May 19-21       Xenia Hamvention

Sep                   Finlay Ham fest

Sep 17             Adrian ARC  

Nov                  Fort Wayne

 

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