Marconi Day Special Event Station KM1CC on Sat, Jan 18

On Saturday, January 18, the Marconi Cape Cod Radio Club will  operate Special Event Station KM1CC in Wellfleet, MA, grid FN51, to celebrate  the 122nd Anniversary of Marconi’s first transatlantic wireless message from the USA. The message was sent by Marconi from his South Wellfleet, MA USA station to his Poldu, UK station.

KM1CC will be active 1500 UTC-2100 UTC  using CW, SSB (multiple bands) and digital FT8 standard frequencies.   Check dxsummit.fi for real time SSB frequencies.   For CW, check reversebeacon.net  -“spotted” KM1CC for frequencies.

The KM1CC operators hope to work you on Saturday!

 

New MA State Government Liaison Appointed

Jon McCombie, N1ILZ, writes:
 
I’m pleased to announce that WMA Section Manager Ray Lajoie, AA1SE, has appointed Steve Berian, KC1KEZ, to the position State Government Liaison. Steve will serve both the EMA and WMA sections. KC1KEZ replaces Steve Boyson, N1VLG (SK). Though KC1KEZ is a Western MA appointment, he will serve both WMA and EMA sections. 
 
Please join me in welcoming KC1KEZ to the position and thanking AA1SE for filling this important position.
 
73 de Jon McC.,  N1ILZ 
Eastern MA Section Manager

Free Extra Class Course on Zoom starting Thursday, January 16, 2025 

Rol Anders, K3RA writes:

If you or anyone you know is interested in attending an Amateur Extra Class licensing course, please pass along the following information, and feel free to publicize it with your radio club or any group you feel would benefit. 
 
A free, weekly, live, Amateur Radio Extra Class Licensing course on Zoom will begin on Thursday, January 16, 2025, and will run through Thursday, March 27.  There will be 11 sessions.  The three-hour sessions will start at 6:30 PM Eastern Time.  Sessions will be recorded.  Those attending should hold (or be studying for) the General Class Amateur Radio License.  These are the classes that we have been holding for years sponsored by the National Electronics Museum.  Please publicize this with anyone that you think would be interested.  Those wishing to sign up should email roland.anders@comcast.net
 
Thanks. 
 
73,
Rol Anders, K3RA
 

“Coast Guard Auxiliary Communications” at Sci-Tech ARS Hybrid Meeting, January 7, 2025

New England Sci Tech logoTuesday, January 7: “Coast Guard Auxiliary Communications” by Harlan Doliner, NE1HD.

Description: This presentation will focus on how the Coast Guard Auxiliary utilizes VHF, HF and other frequencies in working independently and with both Active Duty Coast Guard and Coast Guard Reservists. This work involves standing radio watches, participating in search & rescue, performing comms in other surface, air and ground missions, supporting safety education for the recreational boating public, as well as other areas. The presentation is aimed at ham radio operators and includes some information on non-secure USCG frequencies which hams can monitor.

Bio: Harlan was first licensed as a ham in 2014, upgrading to Extra in 2016. He focuses mostly on HF DX and local VHF nets. Harlan has been in the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary since 2001 and his current duties include pre-arrival screening of foreign flag vessels for Sector’s Port State Control. Harlan is qualified as an Auxiliary Telecommunications Operator and in 2004 was a member of one of the Auxiliary teams representing the United States in the International Search and Rescue Competition, where he was the team member in primary charge of comms. He lives with his wife in Holliston.

Reminder: January 6th, 2025 MEMA RACES/ACS Communications Test Net

Hello to all,
 
I hope this note finds everyone well as we start the New Year! This email is the typical monthly message to let everyone know that Monday evening, January 6th, 2025 is our first non-holiday Monday of the month and, as such, will be the next RACES/ACS/Preparedness Net night. 

For any operators interested in performing the duties of Net Control Station (NCS), there are materials available to make the task fairly simple and straight forward. The net pre-amble and role call lists are available at http://wc1mab.org/RACES_R2_Interim_Preamble.pdf and http://wc1mab.org/Month.php with the role-call lists on the left column near the bottom. If anyone is worried that they may mess up running a net, please remember that, in many cases, a less than perfect net is WAY better than no net at all! At the conclusion of any net, any operator that acted as Net Control Operator is asked to please send a note to WC1MAB@gmail.com <mailto:WC1MAB@gmail.com>  letting me know who ran the net and who checked in so that the proper numbers can be reported to our served agencies. We cannot always count on our normal net control operators to be available in the event of a large scale emergency, so every RACES operator should be prepared to act as NCO if needed when disaster and emergency strikes!

The Region #2 and State Net Schedule for this evening is as follows:

Net Frequency/Offset Time
Sector 2A 147.00 /+0.60  PL 19:30 Local
Sector 2B 145.39/-0.60  PL 67.0 20:00 Local
Sector 2C Winlink Net Check-In 6AM-Midnight Local Time
Sector 2D 146.865/-0.60  PL 103.5 19:30 Local
6-Meter State Net 53.31 / -1.0  PL 71.9  

Note: Net activity on this repeater has been hit and miss. Please report any activity.

19:00 Local
MA RACES HF Net 3930 KHz LSB moving up to 3955 KHz until there is a clear frequency 18:45 Local
MA MEMA NBEMS Net Frequency:  3584.5 MHx, Center Frequency: 1500 Hz, Initial mode: THOR22 19:00 Local
 
Winlink Net Instructions From Don Rolph: 
 
*Winlink Net*
 
To participate:
– create a check-in form using the Winlink standard checkin form
– send via Winlink after 6 AM EST Mon. January 6th and before midnight EST January 7th
  (any mode, but include mode in check-in form) to KF1D
 
I continue to ask that any operators who have the time, please try to check into sector nets from near-by sectors. This will allow our Net Control Operators to practice fielding nets with a strong check-in count and will also serve to help practice with relays or modified sector assignments in the event that a single repeater is out of service.
 
For those operators who serve as Net Control Operators, please try to remember to send me a list of the stations and communities that check into your nets. The numbers are reported to MEMA to show them our level of participation. I am continuing to work on a graphical map based report to show which parts of our section have strong coverage and which areas may need a more targeted recruitment campaign to improve our ability to provide back-up communications in an emergency.
 
I appreciate you all answering the call to help our communities remain prepared as we close out the year for RACES/ARES operations. Thank you all for helping us keep things on track and prove that we remain a consistent source of communication capability to the Commonwealth. This net provides a monthly reminder to our communities and served agencies that we stand ready with a quiet professionalism prepared to serve as a voice to whomever needs one to get help and resources to where they need to be.
 
 If you know someone who would benefit from being on this list, please have them contact me at   <mailto:WC1MAB@gmail.comWC1MAB@gmail.com and I will add them to this distribution. Thank you all!
 
If anyone has any questions or comments I can be reached by e-mail or cell phone. Thanks for being a part of our team and I look forward to hearing back on who can participate this month.
 
Sincerely,
 
Michael Leger (N1YLQ)
MEMA Region #2 RACES Officer
C: 508_995_0203 

USCG Auxiliary Radio Net 5 JAN 2025

K1UN-Joseph Fratto – USCG Coast Guard Auxiliary & FCC General Radiotelephone Operator writes:

The USCG Auxiliary Radio Net was held 5 JAN 2025 at 1030 AM on the Roslindale repeater.

Check Ins: Radio Roslindale
Radio Wilmington
Mobile 5F
Mobile 5G
Radio Winthrop

Net Control: Radio Waltham NCS

Traffic: Just routine radio test traffic was held. Radio Roslindale discussed plans for
installing a radio tower at his location. A call was put out on the Auxiliary net
on MMRA and KC1DD supplied Dan with an antenna installer from NH that
he has used in the past.

Cold weather will persist in New England for at least the next week or so.
Members are also reminded in addition to weather warnings to be very
vigilant when out and about due to the increased terrorism warnings. Always
stay alert to potential problems. The FBI has predicted more motor vehicle
attacks in the coming weeks.

Remember the saying “If you see something – Say something”

The MMRA Ham Radio Auxiliary net on the MMRA network went well this week.
The following Hams checked into the Net this morning:

N1STE
KB1WGK
KS1E
KA1CUH
W1ATO
WB1EMS
K1UVH
KC1VJH
N1DFL
KB1MWD
N1MSK
W1JVC
KC1DD
KA1GFN
K1HGT

K1UN NCS

Stations are reminded to tell other members who are Hams to come on the Sunday
Auxiliary Net on the MMRA at 1100 hrs. All they need is a Ham Radio License. Our
members that listen on their scanners can receive the MMRA on 146.67 Mhz or a
few other frequencies listed on the mmra.org website.

Also in the event of extreme weather conditions we will activate our SKYWARN net
on the Roslindale repeater.

Submitted: Joseph Fratto
FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License

AED Refresher at Southeastern ME ARA

Southeastern MA ARA logoRichard A. Netinho, AC1JG writes on the SEMARA mailing list:

On Sunday 01/19/25 at 11:30AM [SEMARA] will be hosting  an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) refresher course at the club. Everyone is welcome to attend. The class will be conducted right after Sunday coffee.

Try to let us know if you plan to attend. Prior registration is not required. We would just like an idea of how many people will be attending.

Thank you,

Richard A. Netinho

Eastern Massachusetts ARES Net – Monday January 6th, 2025 at 830 PM on the MMRA Repeater System

Hello to all…

We hope everyone had a great time over the Christmas/New Year/Holiday period and we are thankful for your support of Eastern Massachusetts, ARES, SKYWARN, RACES and public service! The January Eastern Massachusetts ARES section net will be Monday January 6th, 2025 at 830 PM on the MMRA Repeater system.

For frequencies that will be linked into the ARES Net on the MMRA Network, please see the following link from the MMRA web site detailing the repeaters that will be linked in through Hub 1:
https://mmra.org/repeaters/repeater_linking.html (Click the ARES box to see the repeaters and other systems linked)

We look forward to your participation and remember, we are always looking for Net Controls to run the ARES Net. We will have several announcements for the net including an Eastern Massachusetts ARES exercise for Saturday 2/1/25 and volunteer registration for the 2025 Boston Marathon which remains open through Friday February 7th, 2025 at 5 PM ET.

Thanks for your continued support of ARES!

Respectfully Submitted,

Robert Macedo (KD1CY)
ARES SKYWARN Coordinator
Eastern Massachusetts ARES Section Emergency Coordinator
Home Phone #: (508) 994-1875
Home/Data #: (508) 997-4503
Email Address: rmacedo@rcn.com
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Massachusetts RACES Nets – Monday 1/6/25 for HF, Region 2D VHF, NBEMS & Winlink – Times and Details Below

Don Rolph, AB1PH, Walpole area ARES Emergency Coordinator writes:

The MEMA RACES nets are held on the first Monday of the month, unless the first Monday is a holiday, when it is delayed one week, For Jan 2025, the MEMA RACES nets will be held on Mon Jan 6 at:

********************************************************************************
80 meter Voice net
6:45 PM
Frequency: 3930 KHz working up until the first free frequency
Jeff N1JCM will be net control

*********************************************************************************
Region 2D VHF net:
7:30 PM ET VHF net on 146.865 MHz PL 103.5 (Sharon Repeater)
We will have a general call up of any RACES, ARES, or other interested stations. If there is time, we will have a simplex test.

Don WA1PLE will be net control.

********************************************************************************
HF 80 meters NBEMS net:
7:00 PM ET
Dial Frequency: 3584.5 MHx
Center Frequency: 1500 Hz
Initial mode: THOR22

We will have checkins, followed by an ICS-213 format message using FLMSG.

Don AB1PH will be net control

*********************************************************************************
Winlink Net:

Bryan Marcotte KF1D will be net control.

Send a winlink checkin form to KF1D, copy AB1PH, between 0600 Monday Jan 6 and 2400 Monday Jan 6.

We look forward to you checking in!

73,
AB1PH
Don Rolph

Eastern Massachusetts Hospital Net – 1/4/25 at 10 AM ET

Good Evening,

On Saturday January 4, 2025 the South Shore Hospital Amateur Radio Group will hold an Eastern MA Hospital Net commencing at 10:00AM.

We realize that some locations, individuals, and groups may be subject to COVID restrictions. We encourage everyone who is affected by these restrictions to utilize their home or mobile stations to check into the net if possible. Even if you cannot reach all the systems being used, please check-in on those you can.

We will use the following repeaters in the order listed.

1. West Bridgewater repeater 146.775 dcs 244
2. Attleboro Repeater 147.195 tone 127.3
3. DMR -Talkgroup 8851 Time Slot :1 on the following NEDECN repeaters: Boston 449.175 -5.M CC:1, Hingham 146.430 -1.5M CC:1, Sagamore 145.200 – 0.6M CC:10, Dennis 146.470 -1.5M CC:11, East Falmouth 145.210 -0.600 CC:9, Martha’s Vineyard145.180 -0.600 CC:10, and Walpole 145.380 -0.600 CC:12.
4. Danvers Repeater 145.470 tone 136.5
5. Simplex 147.420

We will then return to the West Bridgewater Repeater for Net closing.

NET Protocol: Please wait for Net Control to ask for Check-ins. When asked to check in please use the standard net check-in procedure which is: Here is.., un-key, wait 3 seconds to check for doubling, then give your or your facilities call sign, your first name, and your facility’s name.

We extend an invitation to any health care facility, EOC of any city or town as well as RACES or ARES members to check in during the NET.

We are always looking for groups or organizations to try their hand at Net Control duties. If you are interested in trying your hand at Net Control please let us know. We can be reached by sending an email to ssharg@outlook.com or replying to this message. The goal is to rotate Net Control practice and the experience among as many individuals and groups as possible.

We thank the repeater trustees for their generosity in allowing us to conduct these monthly nets and the use of their systems in an actual event.

We hope to hear you Saturday.

73,

Jeff N1SOM and the South Shore Hospital Group W1SSH

MEMA RACES Net Control Stations Sought

RACES logoDon Rolph, AB1PH writes:
 
Happy New Year to all!
 
A number of amateur operators have been volunteering to be net controls for the monthly Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) RACES nets,  However to ensure continuity and stability in operation of these nets we need more volunteers to be net control stations.
 
We have the following nets for which we need volunteers:
 
1) 80 meter voice net 6:45 PM
 
2) 80 meter NBEMS net 7 PM
 
3) Sector 2D VHF net 7:30 PM
 
4) Sector 2A VHF net
 
5) Sector 2B VHF
 
6) Sector 2C VHF net
 
7) Winlink net
 
If  you are able to assist here:
 
– we have preambles and instructions
 
– we can assist you with coaching
 
Do try to volunteer if you can so we can have a strong base of operators as we enter the 2025 MEMA exercises.
 
Thanks!
 

 

73,

AB1PH
Don Rolph
_._,_._,_

Capa Ann ARA Volunteer Exam Sessions in 2025

CAARA logoFrom CAARA Facebook page:

For those who wish to get their license or upgrade, here’s a list of testing times at the CAARA Clubhouse at 6 Stanwood St, in Gloucester, MA.

Test Sessions registered with ARRL VEC for first half of Calendar Year 2025:

Jan 12, 2025. 10am-12 Noon
Feb 9, 2025. “” “”
Mar 9, 2025. “” “”
Apr 13, 2025. “” “”
May 11, 2025.** “” “”
Jun 8, 2025.** “” “”

Anyone considering a new license or an upgrade is welcome to test with us. If you will be taking a test, please bring 2 forms of ID and $15.00 for the testing fee.
[View directions and a map to our clubhouse](https://caara.net/main/?page_id=183).

USCG Auxiliary Division 5 / 12 Radio Net 29 DEC 24

K1UN-Joseph Fratto – USCG Coast Guard Auxiliary & FCC General Radiotelephone Operator writes:

The USCG Auxiliary Division 5 / 12 Radio Net was held this Sunday 29 DEC 24 at 1030 hrs.

Check Ins: Radio Roslindale
Radio Wilmington
Mobile 5F
Mobile 5G
Radio Winthrop

Net Control: Radio Waltham NCS

Traffic: Radio tests were made. Weather is about 51* a great day to get a few things done outside.
Hope everyone had a happy and safe holiday. Just one more to get through. New Year’s Day.
Hopefully the weather will hold out and it will be a warm New Years Eve. With all the celebrations
going on please use caution while driving. With Everything else going on always be aware of
your surroundings. Situational awareness in USCG language.

Any member wishing to become a Ham Radio Operator is advised to check out the MMRA.ORG
Web Page. Minuteman Repeater Association web page for further information on taking the Ham
Radio Exam. You can also go on the ARRL.ORG for new license information. On the second
Wednesday of the month in the evening the MMRA has a very nice training session. This is a Zoom
meeting and there are experts on hand to answer any all radio and license questions you may have.
The Zoom training is free and open to anyone interested in Ham Radio. Check out mmra.org.

The “Auxiliary Net” held on Sunday Mornings at 1100 on the MMRA network is still going strong.
If you know any Auxiliarist that is a Ham, tell them to join us on the Net. The MMRA radio frequencies
can also be heard on your scanner radio at 146.67 or 147.715 MMRA system.

The following Hams checked in this morning:

N1STE
KB1WGK
KC1VMG
KA1CUH
K1HGT
KC1VJH
K1UVH
N1JSM
N1DFL
KB1NZZ
N1MSK
KA1GFN
WB1EMS
WA1CFX
KC1VXV
KC1OXG
KB1MWD
KC1VHN
KC1VXR
KC1VYI

Net Control: K1UN NCS

Submitted: Joseph Fratto
FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License

December 2024 Section Update

To all: Merry Christmas! Fantastic Festivus! Happy Hannukah! Kewl Yule! Wonderful Winter Solstice! Festive Kwanzaa! And if I missed your winter holiday, please forgive me and accept my heartfelt Season’s Greetings! Welcome to the December 2024 EMA Section Update! As for the past several updates, I’m publishing this to the EMA Section and NE Division websites and sending it to all clubs I have email addresses for. Please distribute this widely. The email-blast-to-all-section-members function is still down, a casualty of the cyber-attack on ARRL HQ; there is currently no ETA.   

Well, that unseasonably warm weather in November came to an end, and we’re back to seasonably chilly temperatures. Fortunately (from my perspective), we’re just now getting a tiny bit of snow here on Cape Cod, though I know some of us had a wintry blast a few weeks ago. Ah well, it’s winter in New England, and we’re from hearty stock so we can take it. I hope! Let’s keep our fingers crossed for not too much snow and not too many winter storms. It’s SUCH a pain to fix downed wire antennas when there’s snow on the ground!  

* Swampscott High School’s Permission for Fun Day!  

On Wednesday Nov 27, Swampscott High School hosted special event station W1B for the school’s 2024 Permission for Fun Day. Each year on the day before Thanksgiving break, the school holds a “Permission for Fun” day where teachers and students share their hobbies and interests and take part in fun and creative activities together. Great fun was had by all. Full details at https://ema.arrl.org/2024/11/27/swampscott-high-school-special-event-station-w1b-permission-for-fun-day-november-27-2024/  

 

* ARRL Sweepstakes Notes from the Field 

 Jack, W1WEF, kindly contributed his observations about ARRL SS this year. Jack writes: 

“Hi Jon.   I operated SS phone AND CW.  SS was the first contest I ever entered, in 1952 my first year licensed. The only reason I know I was in it is that I ran across a QSL with a Feb 1953 postmark (and a 2-cent stamp) from W1NY saying thanks for the Sweepstakes contact!   I always enjoyed SS because it takes me back to my NTS days in the 50’s, when I started out checking into WMN and working my way up to EAN NCS and TCC liaison. That was all CW and was where I learned to love CW.” 

Thanks for the reflections, Jack! 

 

* Recruiting Volunteer Webmaster(s) for the EMA Website   

Phil, K9HI has done a fantastic job of maintaining the https://ema.arrl.,org website. I (still) need to recruit some backup resources. If you have basic skills with WordPress and can help maintain the website – mostly posting new articles at the suggestion of me and others – please contact me at n1ilz@arrl.org. You’ll be helping me – and the League – immensely!  

  

* Recruiting a New Section Youth Coordinator  

 Sadly, our Section’s former Section Youth Coordinator, Paul K1YUB, is now a Silent Key. I need to fill this important position on the EMA Section Staff. The SYC requirement and job description is at https://www.arrl.org/section-youth-coordinator  If you are interested in this volunteer position, please contact me at n1ilz@arrl.org  – I’ll appreciate it greatly!  

  

* N1ILZ for a Final   

Stay safe and warm out there!  I hope everyone has a great Winter Holiday. Batten down the hatches just in case we have a killer Winter and have fun getting ready for Winter Field Day! 

Can you write a paragraph or two about your ham radio New Year’s resolutions for 2025? Or just a few words about what you’re up to, so I can publish it in the Section Update? Let me know via email at n1ilz@arrl.org!   

   

* For always up-to-date news, please visit the EMA Section website at http://ema.arrl.org   

This Section News Update is brought to you by Section Manager Jon N1ILZ.  

 

 

USCG Auxiliary Division 5 / 12 Radio Nets 22 DEC 2024 & 15 DEC 2024

K1UN-Joseph Fratto – USCG Coast Guard Auxiliary & FCC General Radiotelephone Operator writes:

The USCG Auxiliary Division 5 / 12 Radio Net was held this Sunday 22 DEC 2024 at 1030 hrs. The
Net was held on the Roslindale repeater.

Check Ins: Radio Roslindale
Radio Wilmington
Radio Harvard
Radio Winthrop
Mobile 5F
Mobile 5G

Net Control: Radio Waltham NCS

Traffic: There are still positions available to work the upcoming Boat Show. If you are interested
please go through your FC or contact our Division Officers. Temperature this morning was
12 * and this is a real test for electronic equipment. In the old days radio rooms were always
toasty warm with all the vacuum tube radio equipment. Today we depend on expensive
heaters.

Thank You to all stations for your continued support of our radio nets. We wish all stations
a very Merry Christmas and a Happy Hanukkah. To our members on sick leave please get
well soon. All members are urged to use caution and stay safe during this cold weather.

The “Auxiliary Net” on the MMRA Ham Radio Network is going great. We are getting about
twenty Ham Radio Operators weekly checking into the net. This is a force multiplier for the
USCG Auxiliary Comms Program. This week the following Hams took the time to check
into the net and say hello:

N1STE
WB1WGK
W1ATO
K1HGT
KB1NZZ
K1UVH
WB1EMS
KC1VJH
N1DFL
KB1MWD
N1MSK
WA1SCS
KA1CUH
W1HAI
KC1JAV
KC1VMG
KC1VHN
W1JVC
KA1GFN
K1UN / NCS

Submitted: Joseph Fratto
FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License

The USCG Auxiliary Division 5 / 12 Radio Net was held this Sunday 15 DEC 24 at 1030 hrs.

Check Ins: Radio Roslindale
Radio Wilmington
Mobile 5F
Mobile 5G
Radio Winthrop

Net Control: Radio Waltham NCS

Traffic: General information was discussed on the Net. They are still looking for
available members to work the Boat Show. The Division 5 / 12 activation
for inclement weather SKYWARN went well. During weather events please
tune to the Roslindale repeater for information.

Just a reminder that the ID machine is back up and running normal. The
“Auxiliary Net” held on the MMRA Network is going strong. The following
stations checked into the Net this morning.

KB1WGK
KA1CUH
KC1VJH
W1ATO
K1UVH
WB1EMS
N1DFL
KE4OZD
N1JSM
N1OSG
KC1LPZ
KA1GFN
N1MSK
K1HGT
N1STE
KB1MWD
KB1VXY
N1NGZ
KC1VHN
W1JVC
KC1VMG
K1UN Net Control Station

Submitted: Joseph Fratto
FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License

Massachusetts – Rhode Island STM Report for November 2024

The Massachusetts – Rhode Island STM Report for November  2024 can now be found at https://ema.arrl.org/massachusetts-rhode-island-stm-report-for-november-2024/. Note reports from the net managers about new and returning traffic handlers and trainees, holiday greetings via radiogram, information about Station Activity Reports (SAR), and POTA – thoughts about emergency preparedness. Holiday greetings to all!

“Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s antenna laboratory, Software Radio Design course, and STEM in general at WPI” at Sci-Tech ARS, December 17, 2024

New England Sci Tech logoTue, December 17, 2024 at 7 PM: “Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s antenna laboratory, Software Radio Design course, and STEM in general at WPI” by Alexander M. Wyglinski, WPI Professor & Associate Dean of Graduate Studies. 

Bio: Dr. Wyglinski is an internationally recognized expert in wireless communications, cognitive radio, spectrum coexistence, 5G/6G, connected vehicles, software-defined radio, dynamic spectrum access, satellite communications, and vehicular technology. Dr. Wyglinski is a Full Professor of Electrical Engineering and Robotics Engineering as well as the Director of the Wireless Innovation Laboratory (WILab) at WPI. Throughout his academic career, Dr. Wyglinski has published nearly 50 journal papers, over 120 conference papers, nine book chapters, and three textbooks. Dr. Wyglinski is a Senior Member of the IEEE, as well as a member of Sigma Xi, Eta Kappa Nu, and the ASEE.

USCG Auxiliary Division 5 / 12 Radio Nets – 8 DEC 24 & 1 DEC 24

K1UN-Joseph Fratto – USCG Coast Guard Auxiliary & FCC General Radiotelephone Operator writes:

The USCG Auxiliary Division 5 / 12 Radio net was held Sunday 8 DEC 24 at 1030 hrs.

Check Ins: Radio Roslindale
Radio Wilmington
Radio Winthrop
Mobile 5F
Mobile 5G

Net Control: Radio Waltham NCS

Traffic: Traffic consisted of radio checks this morning. Just a reminder that if the
weather conditions warrant we will be activating our SKYWARN net on
the Roslindale repeater. Stations are encouraged to check in and report
weather conditions and other happenings. (wires down or trees down and
power outages etc.)

The theme of this week’s net is safety when handling Christmas decorations.
Whether indoors or outside, be careful and use caution. Remember that the
Christmas lights we handle can shock and kill you when defective or not
handled and set up properly.

Our Ham Radio Auxiliary Net we sponsor on the MMRA network is going well.
The following stations checked into the net this morning.

N1DFL
KA1CUH
KB1WGK
N1GWY
KC1VJH
K1HGT
N1MSK
KC1VHN
W1JVC
KB1MWD
KC1ULA
KC1PFF
W1JDZ
KA1GFN
K1UN Net Control Sta.

Please pass the word around to other members that the Auxiliary Radio net
is held weekly at 1100 hrs. on the MMRA network. Please join in, all you need
is a Ham Radio callsign. This is a wide area network so most stations will be
able to access the network. You can even hear it on your scanner. Please tune
into 146.82 or 146.79 Mhz and you will hear us.

The MMRA is sponsoring an “Elmer Training Session” this Wednesday evening
on Zoom Net. The Elmer net will be once a month and it will be manned by Ham
radio experts and engineers. They will answer and explain any radio related
questions. Please look up mmra.org to get the sign on Zoom link information. This
elmer net is open to all and has been very well received as an excellent source of
knowledge. The best part is it’s free.

There are numerous sites online that offer free tutoring to obtain your entry level
Technician class Ham radio license. It is easier than ever to take the FCC exam
to get licensed. Equipment to get on the air is now very inexpensive to buy.

Submitted: Joseph Fratto
FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License

The USCG Auxiliary combined Divisions 5 / 12 Radio Net was held this Sunday 1 DEC 24 at 1015 hrs.

Check Ins: Radio Wilmington
Radio Winthrop
Radio Roslindale
Mobile 5F
Mobile 5G

Net Control: Radio Waltham

Traffic: Radio traffic was limited. With the talk of inclement weather remember the SKYWARN weather
net will activate on the Roslindale repeater if needed. In conversation with NWS personnel we
will offer a SKYWARN training class around April for members on Zoom.

There are still openings to assist and work at the upcoming Boat Show. Please contact your FC
or Don Zidik directly to volunteer.

Hope everyone ate well on this Thanksgiving Holiday. Jim Healy is still on Sick Leave Roster we
hope he is feeling better. The Auxiliary Net on the MMRA network is still going strong. The following
stations checked in this morning:

WB1EMS
W1ATO
K1UVH
KA1CUH
KB1WGK
W1JVC
KS1E
K1KWP
N1DFL
KC1VJH
K1HGT
N1MSK
W2KER
N1OSG
KB1MWD
KC1DKW
KB1OQA
KC1VHN
K1UN Net Control Station

Submitted: Joseph Fratto
FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License