LARS 2024 Yooper Hamfest

Join the Luce Amateur Radio Services, Inc. (LARS) for an exciting weekend of ham radio activities at the 2024 Yooper Hamfest! This annual event is a must-attend for ham radio enthusiasts, featuring a cookout, vendors, and license testing.

Event Details:

• Dates: June 7-8, 2024
• Location: Luce-West Mackinac County Fairgrounds, 11555 N. County Road 399, Newberry, MI 49868
• Sponsor: Luce Amateur Radio Services, Inc.
• Type: ARRL Hamfest
• Talk-In Frequency: 146.61 MHz (negative offset, PL 114.8 Hz)

Schedule:

June 7, 2024 (Friday):

• 6:00 PM: Cookout at the fairgrounds. Enjoy hamburgers, hot dogs, brats, chips, and pop provided by LARS. This event is free and open to the public.
• Overnight Camping: Available at the fairgrounds with a donation to the Luce-West Mackinac County Fairgrounds.

June 8, 2024 (Saturday):

• 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: 2024 LARS Hamfest. Meet vendors, including Tower Electronics from Green Bay, WI, who will be selling a variety of ham radio equipment.

• Food and Refreshments: Provided by the Luce-West Mackinac County Fair Board at their cook shack, conveniently located next to the hamfest building.

• DXCC Card Checking: Duane, KA8O, a DXCC (and WAS) card checker, will be in attendance to assist with your QSL card needs.

• 2:00 PM: License Testing Session for Technician, General, and Extra Class licenses at the Luce County Airport. The exam fee is $15.00. Pre-registration is recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. For more information, visit ARRL's guide on what to bring to an exam session.

Repeaters Maintained by LARS:

• 146.61 MHz (negative offset, PL 114.8 Hz) – Newberry
• 147.09 MHz (positive offset, no PL tone) – Pine Stump Junction
• 147.195 MHz (positive offset, PL 100.0 Hz) – Grand Marais
• 147.24 MHz (positive offset, PL 114.8 Hz) – Epoufette
• 147.39 MHz (positive offset, PL 114.8 Hz) – Between Newberry and Engadine
• 444.0375 MHz (positive offset) D-Star – Between Newberry and Engadine

The 146.61 MHz repeater is also connected to EchoLink via KC8QZG-R, node number 727165.

Contact Information:

• Public Contact: David Dake, KC8QZG
• Phone: 906-291-1583
• Email: kc8qzg@arrl.net
• Website: Luce Amateur Radio Services

Bring your family and friends for a weekend of fun, learning, and ham radio excitement. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your license, buy new equipment, or simply enjoy a cookout with fellow radio enthusiasts, the 2024 Yooper Hamfest has something for everyone. We look forward to seeing you there!