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# Hazel Park Amateur Radio Club

Service Through Education

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## Posts

- [Field Day 2023](https://hparc.org/field-day/field-day-2023/) - As we all know, ARRL Field Day is fast approaching, and we will be participating this year as usual. This year, we have changed venues. We will be set up at Camp Agawam in Orion Twp., MI and operating on the air between 2 PM EDT on Saturday, June 24 and 2 PM EDT on
- [Reminder: Field Day 2023](https://hparc.org/field-day/reminder-field-day-2023/) - Here's a reminder that ARRL Field Day is coming up in a couple of short weeks. This year, we'll be at our new location: Camp Agawam in Orion Twp., MI! The event runs from 2 PM EDT on Saturday, June 24 to 2 PM EDT on Sunday, June 25. As is tradition for Field Day, food will be provided
- [2026 Pot Luck Picnic August 12th](https://hparc.org/uncategorized/2026-pot-luck-picnic-august-12th/) - August 12, 2026 at 4:30pm at Green Acre Park. Uncategorized Been a great summer, but it is coming to an end. On the bright side, we will soon be back to our monthly meetings. To mark the new year of HPARC we have our annual picnic where we can get together and catch up. As usual the
- [Visit YouTube for past events](https://hparc.org/video/visit-youtube-for-past-events/) - YouTube master John W8TOY has made https://www.youtube.com/@HazelParkAmateurRadioClub where you can subscribe and watch the recordings of our club and board meetings.
- [Repeater Grant Project Update](https://hparc.org/uncategorized/repeater-grant-project-update/) - October 27, 2025 --- The team discussed purchasing and configuring a Motorola repeater system, including technical specifications, pricing options, and installation requirements. They explored various features and capabilities of the Motorola SLR-8000 repeater, such as remote diagnostics, internal monitoring, and networking options, while also considering alternative equipment configurations to balance cost and performance. The group
- [New Board was elected May 2025](https://hparc.org/uncategorized/new-board-elected-may-2025/) - Thanks for your service Brad KE8WNV and Mike N8VDZ. The board term is until June 2026. President Joe WB8ADX 1st Vice President Leonard AD8FK 2nd Vice President Andrew AJ0WX Treasurer - Bob N8REL Secretary - Reuven KB3EHW Director - Dave W8HOO Parliamentarian - Hugh KE8BED
- [Field Day 2025](https://hparc.org/uncategorized/field-day-2025/) - It’s that time of year again! ARRL Field Day is coming up in a few weeks, and we plan to participate this year as usual. Field day is a great experience for the seasoned HAM as well as the person considering getting their license. No matter your level you are welcome to join the fun. We will
- [May 2024 Membership Meeting and Vote](https://hparc.org/membership-meeting/may-2024-membership-meeting-and-vote/) - The next meeting of the Hazel Park Amateur Radio Club will be held on Wednesday, May 8th at 7:30 PM ET at the Hazel Park Memorial Library. Socializing starts around 7:00 PM. We will be voting in person at this meeting for our next slate of club officers for the 2024-2025 term. This is a
- [April 2024 Membership Meeting](https://hparc.org/membership-meeting/april-2024-membership-meeting/) - The next meeting of the Hazel Park Amateur Radio Club will be held on Wednesday, April 10th at 7:30 PM ET at the Hazel Park Memorial Library. Socializing starts around 7:00 PM. The meeting will include a presentation by Dana West, KC0MYP about how DMR works and how to get set up with it. The
- [March 2024 Membership Meeting](https://hparc.org/membership-meeting/march-2024-membership-meeting/) - The next meeting of the Hazel Park Amateur Radio Club will be held on Wednesday, March 13th at 7:30 PM ET at the Hazel Park Memorial Library. Socializing starts around 7:00 PM, though there will be some equipment for sale that was recently donated to the club, so if you are interested, you may arrive
- [February 2024 Membership Meeting](https://hparc.org/membership-meeting/february-2024-membership-meeting/) - The next meeting of the Hazel Park Amateur Radio Club will be held on Wednesday, February 14th at 7:30 PM ET at the Hazel Park Memorial Library. Socializing starts around 7:00 PM. The meeting will include a presentation by current HPARC 1st Vice President Joe Raznik, WB8ADX, on the status of the repeater system and
- [January 2024 Membership Meeting](https://hparc.org/membership-meeting/january-2024-membership-meeting/) - The next meeting of the Hazel Park Amateur Radio Club will be held on Wednesday, January 10th at 7:30 PM ET at the Hazel Park Memorial Library. Socializing starts around 7:00 PM. The meeting will include a presentation by current HPARC 1st Vice President Joe Raznik, WB8ADX, on Amateur Radio in space. The Hazel Park
- [Annual HPARC Holiday Party](https://hparc.org/holiday-party/annual-hparc-holiday-party/) - We are having our annual Holiday Party again this year. It will be in the community room - same one where we hold our monthly membership meetings - on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at the Hazel Park Memorial Library, 123 E. Nine Mile Rd., Hazel Park, Michigan. Chicken and potatoes will be provided by the
- [November 2023 Membership Meeting](https://hparc.org/membership-meeting/november-2023-membership-meeting/) - The next meeting of the Hazel Park Amateur Radio Club will be held on Wednesday, November 8th at 7:30 PM ET at the Hazel Park Memorial Library. Socializing starts around 7:00 PM. The meeting will include a presentation by Dr. Nathaniel Fressell, W2NAF. Dr. Fressell is the founder and leader of the Ham Radio Science
- [October 2023 Meeting](https://hparc.org/membership-meeting/october-2023-meeting/) - The next meeting of the Hazel Park Amateur Radio Club will be held on Wednesday, October 11th at 7:30 PM ET at the Hazel Park Memorial Library. Socializing starts around 7:00 PM. The meeting will include a presentation by Michael Fluegemann, KE8AQW on Radio in Scouting. In his own words: "Over the past couple years,
- [September 2023 Meeting](https://hparc.org/membership-meeting/september-2023-meeting/) - The next meeting of the Hazel Park Amateur Radio Club will be held on Wednesday, September 13 at 7:30 PM ET at the Hazel Park Memorial Library. Socializing starts around 7:00 PM. The meeting will include an in-person presentation by Michael Kalter, W8CI, about the ARRL and his candidacy for the position of Great Lakes
- [Annual Picnic: Wednesday, August 9, 2023](https://hparc.org/picnic/annual-picnic-wednesday-august-9-2023/) - Here's a quick reminder that our club picnic is coming soon. It will be at Green Acres Park in Hazel Park (same place as last year) on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. Food will be provided, but please bring a dish to pass if you want. If it's anything like last year, it will be a
- [Field Day 2023: Thank You!](https://hparc.org/field-day/field-day-2023-thank-you/) - We now have another ARRL Field Day behind us. This one was important for us because it was the first one at a new venue with different accommodations than we have had in recent years. It did present some unexpected challenges, but we dealt with everything that came our way, and the event was still
- [May 2023 Meeting and Newsletter](https://hparc.org/membership-meeting/may-2023-meeting-and-newsletter/) - The next meeting of the Hazel Park Amateur Radio Club will be held on Wednesday, May 10 at 7:30 PM ET at the Hazel Park Memorial Library. Socializing starts around 7:00 PM. The meeting will include a presentation by Anthony Luscre, K8ZT about contest logging software. This includes N1MM Logger+, which we use at Field
- [April 2023 Meeting and Newsletter](https://hparc.org/membership-meeting/april-2023-meeting-and-newsletter/) - The next meeting of the Hazel Park Amateur Radio Club will be held on Wednesday, April 12 at 7:30 PM ET at the Hazel Park Memorial Library. Socializing starts around 7:00 PM. Our February meeting will include a presentation by Bob Heil, K9EID, about audio mixers. If the name sounds familiar, that's because Bob is
- [Election 2023 - Nominations](https://hparc.org/board-elections/election-2023-nominations/) - It's that time of year again! We have begun to seek nominations for club officers. Members should have received an email from hparcelections at gmail dot com with instructions on how to nominate members for office, as well as the guidelines for nomination. Just an FYI - we've relaxed the membership requirements for some of
- [February 2023 Meeting and Newsletter](https://hparc.org/membership-meeting/february-2023-meeting-and-newsletter/) - The next meeting of the Hazel Park Amateur Radio Club will be held Wednesday, February 8 at 7:30 PM at the Hazel Park Library and on Zoom. Socializing starts around 7:00 PM. Our February meeting will include a presentation by Paul Reinhardt, KC8BDK, about the Central Michigan Emergency Network. The Hazel Park library is located at 123
- [January 2023 Meeting and Newsletter](https://hparc.org/membership-meeting/january-2023-meeting-and-newsletter/) - The next meeting of the Hazel Park Amateur Radio Club will be held Wednesday, January 11th at 7:30 PM at the Hazel Park Library and on Zoom. Socializing starts around 7:00 PM. Our January meeting will include a presentation by Jay Schwartz WB8SBI about the OSCAR 5 Satellite that was designed, built, and launched in the late 1960s.
- [November 2022 Meeting and Newsletter](https://hparc.org/membership-meeting/november-2022-meeting-and-newsletter/) - The next meeting of the Hazel Park Amateur Radio Club will be held Wednesday, November 9th at 7:30 PM at the Hazel Park Library and on Zoom. Socializing starts around 7:00 PM. Our November meeting will include a presentation by Reuven Gevaryahu KB3EHW on how digital voice works. The Hazel Park library is located at
- [Davis Aerospace HS & ISS Contact Information](https://hparc.org/steam/davis-aerospace-hs-iss-contact-information/) - After a long time of planning, setup, testing, and coordination, we are finally ready for the contact between the students of the B. O. Davis Aerospace Technical High School in Detroit and the International Space Station. The contact will happen on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at around 1:30 PM EDT, and it will be streamed
- [October 2022 Meeting and Newsletter](https://hparc.org/membership-meeting/october-2022-meeting-and-newsletter/) - The next meeting of the Hazel Park Amateur Radio Club will be held Wednesday, October 12th at 7:30 PM at the Hazel Park Library and on Zoom. Socializing starts around 7:00 PM. Our October meeting will include a recorded presentation on AREDN networks and related topics by Andreas Spiess, HB9BLA. The Hazel Park library is
- [September 2022 Meeting and Newsletter](https://hparc.org/membership-meeting/september-2022-meeting-and-newsletter/) - Our September meeting will include a presentation from Joe Raznik, WB8ADX, which will give us a substantial update on the ISS contact project with Davis Aerospace Technical High School. Even though Joe has opted to step away from the board for this term, he is still very instrumental in furthering our STEM/ASTEM initiatives, and this
- [Field Day: Thank You!](https://hparc.org/field-day/field-day-thank-you/) - Another ARRL Field Day is now in the books. Thanks to all of you who came out to help us set up and tear down (there were a LOT of people helping this year!); to all of you who helped with the food acquisition and preparation, as well as the tents, park permits, and all
- [Picnic: Thank You!](https://hparc.org/picnic/picnic-thank-you/) - We had our annual club picnic this past Wednesday (August 10, 2022) at Green Acres Park in Hazel Park. The turnout was great, the weather was fantastic, and the food was delicious. What more could we have wanted? Thanks to Jim W8DPM and Bill N8QVS for handling the food and other related items to ensure
- [No June Meeting, But Field Day is Coming](https://hparc.org/membership-meeting/no-june-meeting-but-field-day-is-coming/) - To dispel any confusion: There will be no June meeting. This is due to a few circumstances, some of which are beyond our control. However, as we all know, ARRL Field Day is fast approaching, and we will be participating this year as usual. The club will have some stations set up at Scout Park
- [Election 2022 - Update](https://hparc.org/board-elections/election-2022-update/) - We are now in the actual election phase of this year's club officer elections. You should have received a ballot via email by now. If you did not, please contact hparcelections77 -at- gmail -dot- com to get yours.
- [May 2022 Meeting and Newsletter](https://hparc.org/membership-meeting/may-2022-membership-meeting-and-newsletter/) - Our May meeting will include a presentation from Steve Bible, N7HPR. Steve has a long history of being a technical innovator and proponent in Amateur Radio, and he will be speaking to our club about the nanoVNA and tinySA SDR-based testing tools, and how they use SDR technology to work. We will also be announcing
- [April 2022 Meeting and Newsletter](https://hparc.org/membership-meeting/april-2022-meeting-and-newsletter/) - Our April meeting will include a presentation from Jim Wilson, AC8NT. Jim will be speaking about various microcontrollers (including the ESP32 and Teensy), and what role they can play in your Amateur Radio projects. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 13th at 7:30 PM EDT at the Hazel Park District Library. We’ll also
- [Election 2022 - Nominations](https://hparc.org/board-elections/election-2022-nominations/) - It's that time of year again! We have begun to seek nominations for club officers. Members should have received an email from hparcelections77 at gmail dot com with instructions on how to nominate members for office, as well as the guidelines for nomination. If you did not receive that email, please check your spam filter,
- [March 2022 Meeting and Newsletter](https://hparc.org/membership-meeting/march-2022-meeting-and-newsletter/) - Our March meeting will include a presentation from Barry Hansen, K7BWH, who will be speaking about meteor scatter communications on the VHF bands. This will be a fun and informative presentation about how relatively easy it is to make contacts at distances of several hundred miles or more, even if 6 meters and 2 meters
- [February 2022 Meeting and Newsletter](https://hparc.org/membership-meeting/february-2022-meeting-and-newsletter/) - Our February meeting will include a presentation from Bob Witte, K0NR, who will be speaking to us about Parks on the Air (POTA) and Summits on the Air (SOTA). We also encourage you to visit Bob's website, as he has a lot of good information on it, especially if you are into VHF+ operation. The
- [January 2022 Meeting and Newsletter](https://hparc.org/membership-meeting/january-2022-meeting-and-newsletter/) - Our January meeting will include a presentation from Hazel Park ARC President Joe Raznik, WB8ADX, who will be talking about Amateur Radio satellite technology and operations for beginners. Because Joe is presenting, HPARC 2nd Vice President Mike Phipps, K8WU, will be running the meeting. The meeting will take place at the Hazel Park District Library, 123
- [Holiday Party and Newsletter](https://hparc.org/uncategorized/holiday-party-and-newsletter/) - The traditional HPARC Holiday Party will be held on the second Wednesday of December (the 8th) at 7:30 PM at the Hazel Park District Library. If there will be a business meeting, it will be very brief. The main entrée (chicken and potatoes) and the beverages (bottled water and soft drinks) will be provided by
- [October 2021 Meeting and Newsletter](https://hparc.org/membership-meeting/october-2021-meeting-and-newsletter/) - The Hazel Park Amateur Radio Club is proud to be able to continue in-person monthly meetings. Our October meeting will include a presentation from Jeff Graff of the Southfield Amateur Radio Service about their organization, and how we may be able to work with them. The meeting will take place at the Hazel Park District
- [November 2021 Meeting and Newsletter](https://hparc.org/membership-meeting/november-2021-meeting-and-newsletter/) - The Hazel Park Amateur Radio Club is proud to be able to continue in-person monthly meetings. Our November meeting will include a presentation from Dan Romanchik, KB6NU, who is currently the Assistant Section Manager (Training) of the ARRL Michigan Section. He will be talking to us about the importance of elmering. The meeting will take
- [September 2021 Meeting](https://hparc.org/membership-meeting/september-2021-meeting/) - The Hazel Park Amateur Radio Club is proud to announce that we are returning to in-person monthly meetings starting with our September meeting. There will be a presentation about our Field Day efforts and experiences this past summer. The meeting will take place at the Hazel Park District Library, 123 E. Nine Mile Rd., Hazel

## Pages

- [License Courses and Testing](https://hparc.org/license-courses-and-testing/) - An important part of HPARC's mission is service through education, and part of that is through the offering of free Amateur Radio license study courses.
- [Nets](https://hparc.org/nets/) - The club hosts a weekly radio net on Sunday evenings, and information about nets run by members and friends of the club is made available here as well.
- [Field Day](https://hparc.org/field-day/) - ARRL Field Day is one of Amateur Radio's most important yearly events, and the Hazel Park Amateur Radio Club has a long history of participation.
- [Club Officers](https://hparc.org/club-officers/) - Club officers are in charge of various administrative and outreach tasks that the Hazel Park Amateur Radio Club undertakes.
- [Member Portal](https://hparc.org/member-portal/) - Welcome to your HPARC member portal! If you have any questions, comments, or issues, please contact our webmaster, Ken KE8SJW. NOTE: We are hearing some buzz about the ARRL's @arrl.net email service being problematic for some users. Specifically, it appears to not be passing email through to the recipient. In light of this, if you
- [Membership](https://hparc.org/membership/) - Membership is what drives the Hazel Park Amateur Radio Club, and makes it possible for us to take on our various public service and other outreach initiatives. Annual member dues are used to keep our repeaters and other equipment functional, as well as to maintain our presence on the web and social media. Club membership
- [Items for sale by members, or club if donated to the club.](https://hparc.org/items-for-sale-by-members-or-club-if-donated-to-the-club/) - Please consider donating 10% of what you get to cover some of the operating overhead. If the will be doing the testing, cleaning, photographing and listing then 15% is expected. These transactions should be done locally directly between seller and buyer, preferably at a safe trade location found at SafeTrade Station List link. This removes
- [To connect for help on radio topics.](https://hparc.org/to-connect-for-help-on-radio-topics/) - Print off and fill out this form. Bring it to the next meeting or our Saturday morning breakfast meeting around 8 am at Cozy Cabin Diner, 2129 E. 12 Mile Rd (near Dequindre) in Warren.
- [Zero Beat Newsletter Archives](https://hparc.org/zero-beat-newsletter/) - The club publishes a newsletter several times a year to help keep the membership, as well as others who are interested in the club's activities, updated.
- [Volunteers](https://hparc.org/volunteers/) - In addition to the club officers, many Hazel Park Amateur Radio Club members step up to volunteer their services for the various initiatives and activities that the club undertakes.
- [Member Register](https://hparc.org/member-portal/member-register/) - Here is where you will find the most up-to-date member register. If you notice any errors or omissions, please notify Brad, KE8WNV. CallsignLicense ClassFirst NameLast NameAddressCityStateZIP/Postal CodePhone NumberEmail UChristopherVukonich821 Ellen AveRoyal OakMI4807312489145450Email UKaiCookEmail UAlexandeerParentEmail UNeilPlouff723 Magnolia AvenueRoyal OakMI48073Email AA8HHEMartinSanford21536 Indian StSouthfieldMI480332489436395Email AA8IKEDavidKoch726 Woodchester DriveBloomfield HillsMI48304-1968248-953-8893Email AA8KREPhilOde40260 LangtonSterling HeightsMI48310-6940248-891-6578Email AA8RKERalphKatz605 skydale Dr.Ann ArboMichigan38105734 657 5059Email AA8UUEJohnTeagardin26705
- [Buddy Breakfast](https://hparc.org/buddy-breakfast/) - The Hazel Park Amateur Radio Club holds a weekly breakfast event as part of its initiative to promote friendship.
- [Membership Documents](https://hparc.org/member-portal/membership-documents/) - Here is where you will find documents and other media pertinent to your membership. Club Bylaws (rev. December 2022) HPARC Handbook (rev. December 2021) DOG (Developmental Operating Guide) Resolutions (rev. January 2020) Return to Member Portal
- [Field Day 2021: Pictures](https://hparc.org/field-day/field-day-field-day-2021-pictures/) - Here are a few pictures from Field Day 2021 at Scout Park, Hazel Park, MI.
- [Field Day 2023: Pictures and Other Media](https://hparc.org/field-day/field-day-2023-pictures-and-other-media/) - Here is the flyer that advertised Field Day 2023. Here are a few pictures from Field Day 2023 at Camp Agawam, Orion Twp., MI. If you have any other pictures or other media that you would like to see here, please contact Mike K8WU or Reuven KB3EHW. Additionally, we got press coverage for this event
- [About Us](https://hparc.org/about-us/) - The Hazel Park Amateur Radio Club (HPARC) is an ARRL Special Service Club open to all who are interested in the hobby of amateur radio communications.
- [Mentoring](https://hparc.org/mentoring-program/) - Now is the best time to be in Amateur Radio. Amateur Radio is one of the oldest technical hobbies in the world. It covers many areas of interest and modes of operation. Operators can use it to talk around the world, bounce signals off of meteors and even the Moon, and push the limits of
- [Club Repeaters](https://hparc.org/club-repeaters/) - HPARC offers two Internet-connected repeaters for usage by licensed Amateur Radio operators, and works constantly to improve the experience for all users.
- [Siren Testing](https://hparc.org/siren-testing/) - The Hazel Park Amateur Radio Club assists Oakland County, Michigan to check the outdoor sirens and report their status.
- [Thank You!](https://hparc.org/thank-you/) - Thank you for submitting and/or verifying your membership information! You can now pay your membership dues online by using one of the options from our store below. One Year HPARC Membership (Family) $40.00 Add to cart One Year HPARC Membership (Under 18) $10.00 Add to cart One Year HPARC Membership $30.00 Add to cart If
- [Contact](https://hparc.org/contact/) - If it is desired to contact the Hazel Park Amateur Radio Club, use the form on this page.

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- [One Year HPARC Membership](https://hparc.org/shop/membership/one-year-hparc-membership/) - One (1) calendar year of membership for one (1) individual (please complete the membership form first before purchasing)
- [One Year HPARC Membership (Family)](https://hparc.org/shop/membership/one-year-hparc-membership-family/) - One (1) calendar year of membership for a family, i.e. two (2) or more individuals in the same household (please complete the membership form first before purchasing)
- [One Year HPARC Membership (Under 18)](https://hparc.org/shop/membership/one-year-hparc-membership-under-18/) - One (1) calendar year of membership for one (1) individual under the age of 18 (please complete the membership form first before purchasing)

## Categories

- [Uncategorized](https://hparc.org/category/uncategorized/)
- [Membership Meeting](https://hparc.org/category/membership-meeting/)
- [Board Elections](https://hparc.org/category/board-elections/)
- [Field Day](https://hparc.org/category/field-day/)
- [Picnic](https://hparc.org/category/picnic/)
- [STEAM](https://hparc.org/category/steam/)
- [ISS Contact](https://hparc.org/category/iss-contact/)
- [Holiday Party](https://hparc.org/category/holiday-party/)
- [Video](https://hparc.org/category/video/)

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