Big Rapids is located in central Michigan and is home to about 11,000. Big Rapids is also home to Ferris State University and the Big Rapids Area Amateur Radio Club[BRAARC].
BRAARC is a ARRL special service club. The club maintains 3 repeaters: a 2 meter repeater(146.74, -offset), a 440 repeater(443.9, +offset), and a 6 meter repeater(52.860, -offset).
Monthly meetings are held at the Big Rapids DPS which is located at 435 North Michigan in Big Rapids. Meetings occur the first Thursday of the month at 7:00 P.M. and all are welcome to attend. Please see announcements below.
ARES/RACES - Every second and fourth Wednesday at 9:00 PM (2 Meter repeater)
Next club breakfast Saturday: August 28 at 9:00 a.m. at our permanent breakfast location--Sharon's restaurant in Rogers Heights. Talk-in on the 146.740 Big Rapids 2-meter repeater for anyone needing directions.
BRAARC club meeting Thursday: Spetember 2 at 7 p.m. the Big Rapids Department Of Public Safety Building, 435 N. Michigan in Big Rapids. Presentation Topic: Make your own roll up J-pole antenna, Pizza party, and Officer elections. (bring Ham Bucks to purchase supplies)
Big Bad Wolf Adventure Race - Saturday, September 4, Labor Day weekend. Meet behind the middle school at 8AM. Coordinator: Jeff, K8OE