Skywarn Training – Van Buren/Allegan Counties

Skywarn Training for Spring 2018 will be held on Saturday, March 10 from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. at Paw Paw High School off Red Arrow Highway. There will not be training in Kalamazoo this winter or spring. Ask about ride sharing. You do not need a reservation, just show up. You do not need to be a ham to participate.

Skywarn Training – Kalamazoo/Calhoun Counties

Skywarn Training for Spring 2018 will be held on Saturday, February 24 from 10 a.m. until noon at Lakeview High School in Battle Creek. There will not be training in Kalamazoo this winter or spring. If you have questions, contact our Emergency Coordinator, Gary Wightman wa8mcd@w8vy.org Ask about ride sharing. You do not need to be a ham to participate.

Technician Amateur (Ham) Radio Licensing Class

If you are interested, or know someone who is interested, in learning material for Technician Amateur Radio Licensing (entry level ham radio licensing), please contact John Tucker (WB8ZVV) either by email wwb8zvv@gmail.com or phone (269-324-9085) leaving a message after the generic “no one home” message if John does not answer the phone.

The class will be held at the SW Michigan Red Cross Chapter in Kalamazoo, MI. It will be taught in the traditional format for a couple of hours on Tuesday nights from 7:00 pm until 9:00 pm starting September 24 and running until December 10. Students may take the official licensing test (all multiple choice questions) on December 10.

Contact John if you or someone you know is interested in the class. Also contact him if you have questions about amateur (ham) radio, licensing, or the class.

If you have questions about our club, its activities and events, do not hesitate to use the email addressed secretary@w8vy.org