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The 147.16 repeater site on 92nd Street hill located six miles south of Grand Rapids

 

The Independent Repeater Association maintains a network of 2-meter repeaters covering western Michigan from the Indiana border to the upper peninsula. Everyone is welcome to use and enjoy the linked-repeater system.

 

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JOHN R RITTENHOUSE

WB8VOJ  -  SK

John Robert Rittenhouse -WB8VOJ, aged 50, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2009 after a courageous battle with colon cancer. Son of Jerry (K8SO) & Jane Rittenhouse. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Silvia Rittenhouse; sons, David – KB8YNC (Danielle) Rittenhouse, Andrejs (Tabitha) Rittenhouse; granddaughter, Breanne; brother, Bruce (Carol) Rittenhouse; sister, Sara (Russ) Vreeland; many cousins and friends.

John was an avid 220 operator, operating the 224.440 repeater in Grand Rapids.  John supported the Independent Repeater Association (www.w8hvg.org) for many years serving as board member and vice president.  He assisted in technical undergoing and as a tower climber on many projects.

John was vice president of the family business Electronic Automation Inc. for 26 years. He loved trees, outdoors, SCUBA Diving, traveling to northern Michigan, and brewing beer and wine. He will be missed by his furry buddies who kept him comfortable Rudy, Ahi, and Billy. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Trinity United Methodist Church or Faith Hospice. Arrangements by: Memorial Alternatives 2432 Fuller NE, 1.616.363.3700 www.memorialalternatives.com

We often shared a meal and good conversation over a wide range of subject from technical in nature to outdoors and politics, ending some time with an agreement to disagree – a sign of a true friend.

He will be missed.

Michael – KC8WJA

President, IRA

November 7, 2004

THE LUDINGTON LINK ANTENNA INSTALLATION CREW

 

L to R. John WB8VOJ, Mike KC8WJA (Ninja climbers) and Marc W0WCH.  Photo by Abe W8HVG.

 

UPDATES

Posted technical updates for 2008 and early 2009 3-18-09
Issued news update regarding GR antenna ordinance changes. 1-3-09

 

 

The West Michigan Traffic Net is now on the link system on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights at 9 p.m.  Listen in and participate!

Pass messages, sharpen your net skills and help out!

THE SAME PEOPLE RAG-CHEWING FOR HOURS ON THE LINK SYSTEM IS DISCOURAGED. PLEASE BE CONSIDERATE AND COURTEOUS!

Please use, enjoy, communicate and make friends on the link-system, but try to refrain from rag-chewing longer than 10 or 15 minutes. There are potentially 2,600 hams in the available coverage area of the link-system and everyone deserves a turn. Courtesy is contagious.


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