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Very sad news to pass along. Ernie LLoyd, W8EL passed away last month. Obituary Notice:  https://www.hollandsentinel.com/obituaries/ppet1153276 Website story on him:  https://www.k8daa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/W8EL.pdf So much to say about Ernie. A solid fixture at the club’s field day with his K2. Always an … Continue reading →

A request from Todd Boss, W8YHF: We are looking for volunteers to help out with medical communications for the 2025 Tulip Time parades. This is perhaps our best opportunity each year to represent amateur radio within our community, and we … Continue reading →

The Holland Amateur Radio Club will be holding our next membership meeting starting at 6:30pm on May 13, 2025 at the Herrick Public Library.  If you haven’t been there, the library is located at 300 South River Avenue in Holland.  … Continue reading →

“Ham in a Day”  will be held on Saturday, August 9 and December 13, 2025.  This is an opportunity for anyone wishing to get their amateur radio technician license to study and take the exam all in one afternoon.  Directed … Continue reading →

On Saturday, August 9, November 8, and December 13, 2025, the Holland Amateur Radio Club will be holding licensing exams for anyone wishing to obtain or upgrade their amateur radio license.  The testing session will begin at 6:00 p.m.  The … Continue reading →

Mike, K8NWN, did about three hours of tower work recently on the 30 foot tower on top of the Warm Friend building downtown Holland. The top, off frequency antenna was taken down and side mounted for the Tulip Time Committee’s … Continue reading →

If you haven’t already done so, please join the Holland Amateur Radio Club for another successful year by renewing your membership today.  This club is active and growing and we need your support to keep the ball rolling.  Where else … Continue reading →

In case you haven’t heard, the Holland Amateur Radio Club has a new logo! We’ll be using this new logo on T-Shirts, caps, hoodies, desktop backgrounds, screensavers, and anything else you can stick a logo on! HARC would like to … Continue reading →

The Holland Amateur Radio club is on Facebook!  It’s where to go for the latest news, ideas, questions, and comments. https://www.facebook.com/groups/233793361844/

Pictures and words from Jeff, KD8THX on the rebuild of the club’s DMR repeater. DMR Repeater KD8THX Nov 2020