Month: May 2004

Bob Salow, WA1IDA writes:

Short notice, but it’s important that we provide this community service. After 16 years of sponsoring bicycle rides in and around Greater Boston, they came to the realization that cell phones, CB and commercial radios won’t do the job of supporting the riders.

The non-profit organization, Bikes Not Bombs, had its start over 20 years ago to rehabilitate bicycles and provide them to youths here and abroad. Their present focus locally is to help kids learn mechanics and safety and get to own a bike they work on. The health advantages of bike riding are proven.

There will be concurrent 15, 25 and 62 mile rides on Sunday, 23 May. A total of 185 riders are expected. All three rides start near Jamaica Pond, but we will meet at 0800 at a secure parking area in Roxbury Crossing to be transported to the start or to assignments. We have been asked to staff rest stops, follow vehicles and a few shadows. There will be no assignments on the street.

The shorter courses should be finished by 1400, and the long course should finish by 1630. All finishes are at Mississippi’s Restaurant where a gourmet dinner buffet will be provided.

In spite of the short notice, we want to make a good showing at this local event and demonstrate the community value of ham radio. Please help.

Because of the limited time, let me know as soon as you can. Questions? Just ask.

Bob Salow, WA1IDA
wa1ida@arrl.net
508.650.9440

The Whitman ARC will hold its annual flea market at Saftlers resturant on the Sunday and Monday of the Memorial Day Weekend.

According to the MARA News, “The WARC Flea Market is just as well known for its ham socializing as it is for the goodies you can find there. Over the years, that flea market has demonstrated that you can find about anything there. It’s worth it just to drop by and carouse through the booths to see what’s there.”

Additionally, WARC intends to operate a ham station at the event. They invite attendees to drop in, sign the log book, and “make a few QSOs.”

To all Cape Cod ARES radio operators,[;]

A charity motorcycle event seeks support from amateur radio operators in the Outer Cape area.

[The Poker run will be held this Saturday May 15th. Riders will leave West Dennis Beachbetween 0900 and 1200. They will travel to Marconi Station and another nearby beach location depending on weather and road conditions and then back along Rt 6A to Dennis and finally ending in W Harwich.

We would be grateful for the support of at least two amateur radio operators to keep comm between the Welfleet locations and our starting point in W. Dennis.

The total event will last about 5-6 hours.

I would also like to know if anyone from the Marconi Memorial Club would like to man the Wireless Station exhibit to give the riders some background on the significance of that sight (sic).

The commander of AMVETS Post 333 is Mr John Connell. Terrance Clen is the event Chairman. Richard Riehle and myself are his deputies. Any interested parties should call or email me promptly.]

The event is organized by American Veterans (AMVETS) Cape Cod Post 333 in W. Harwich. Post 333 will conduct a charity Poker Run from West Dennis to Welfleet and back to our post home in West Harwich.

During the Poker Run riders will stop at various check points where they will each be dealt a card. Players who complete the run in time will be eligible for prizes based on their poker hands at the end of the event.

Post 333 seeks the support of Amateur Radio Operators to enable communication between our starting point in W. Dennis and the two checkpoints in Welfleet where cellular reception in unreliable. We are aware of a Marconi Radio Club on Cape Cod but don’t have there land-line number.

The Officers and Members of Post 333 would be grateful for any assistance from ARES members on this matter.

AMVETS is the nation’s fourth largest veteran’s organization. Founded in 1944 and chartered by act of Congress, our membership is open to anyone has served honorably in the U.S. Armed Forces since Sept 15, 1941.

Cape Cod AMVETS Post 333 was formed on 6 Jan 2004 in West Harwich, MA. With over 30 members, including one now in Iraq, we have dedicated ourselves to the betterment of the welfare of veterans in need around the Cape.

Respectfully submitted,
Michael D. Pouch
W. Harwich
(508) 432-6863
mailpouchsf@netscape.net

News Release:
Contact: James (Jim) E. McCobb (for immediate release) Voice: 978-363-1619

May 1, 2004
FAX: 978-363-2430 e-mail: W1LLU@verizon.net
From: Yankee Clipper Contest Club (YCCC)

The YCCC is pleased to announce that its First Annual DXpedition Award Program has been funded for the 2004/2005 contesting season. The purpose of the program is to encourage new as well as young amateurs to participate in contesting. This a first time program for YCCC. The funding was raised via use of a raffle.

YCCC will award the winning applicant up to $1,500.00 to accompany for up to one week a YCCC authorized DXpedition/Contesting operation any where in the world, to operate in one of the four major contests (ARRLDX or CQWWDX CW or Phone). The award is to cover or help cover the costs of transportation, lodging and a stipend of $150.00.

Applicants must live within a radius of 175 miles of the Club’s center—Erving, Massachusetts. Further, applicants may fall into the youth category 14 to 21 or in the new amateur category being licensed for less than one year (no prior license). Both categories require a General class license or higher. The application period begins on May 1, 2004 and ends July 15, 2004.

One winner will be chosen and announced at the Boxboro Hamfest in August 2004. The winner must use the award within one year.

For further details and an application, please contact Jim McCobb, W1LLU at the numbers set forth above in the contact section.

The YCCC is a contesting club that has been in existence for more than 25 years. The area included in the Club’s territory includes most of New England, as well as parts of New Jersey and New York. The club has over 400 members and has been the proud winner of many contests, with primary attention given to the ARRL and CQ (magazine) DX contests. The Clubs Officers/Directors encourage other clubs to consider similar programs. Anyone wishing further information about YCCC may visit WWW.YCCC.org or contact Jim McCobb.

Robert Burns, K1RV writes:

The annual Marshfield Fair will be held Friday, August 20th thru Sunday, August 29th, 2004, at the fairgrounds on Route 3-A in Marshfield, MA. It is great to see that this year’s fair will not include the Boxboro Convention dates.

Again this year, we will have an Amateur Radio Exhibit in the Non-Profit Exhibit area. Others expected to return to the Non-Profit exhibits are – the National Weather Service (from Taunton); Massachusetts State Treasurer’s Office; Rotary Club; and so on.

The fair is open 12 Noon to 10 PM on Monday through Friday and from 10 AM to 10 PM on Saturdays and Sundays.

We are looking for amateur radio operators to be at the Amateur Radio Booth. I am seeking the support of the Whitman Amateur Radio and USS Salem Radio Clubs – both groups may support their own organizations and programs. Perhaps the HamTestOnLine group might be willing to be part of this FREE exhibit. It would be great if a member of these groups would volunteer to be a “point” person and help obtain people for the booth.

The Marshfield Fair Radio Club is the coordinator of activities and booth support people. Our call sign, NN1MF is suggested to be used for 2004. I am having QSL Cards printed and the QSL Manager will be K1RB (myself) at my home address.

Each person assigned to the booth will be provided fair passes for the days they will be present. Arrangements for family members to visit the fair can be made directly with K1RB.

We need both operators and station equipment. We would like to have both an HF and VHF/UHF station.

Please email me any days and times you might be able to assist. I would like to keep the minimum time at the booth to 4-hour shifts – but I am willing to accept less time. Also, please indicate days available.

My daughter Bridget, is the fair’s Director in charge of Non-Profit exhibits. She is working on a location inside a building. I am the fair’s Director – Public Relations and Special Projects. This year I will be in the 4-H and Non-Profit area more than I have in the past. I also am responsible for setting up commercial radio & TV station areas and working on the “Oldies Show” production area both Saturdays.

Thanks for your support in the past, and I look forward to your help in 2004.

Bob Burns
K1RB
Whitman, Massachusetts

Robert F. Burns
Director – MAHS (Public Relations)

Email : k1rb@arrl.net -or- k1rb@comcast.net

Home : 781-447-5347

Fair Office : 781-834-6620

Bob Salow, WA1IDA writes:

The delay in getting this message out has been due to uncertainty in the location and route for the Walk. Most of this has been cleared up, but it has left us with a very short time to get organized. Your help is needed for this event which we have supported for many years.

The date is Sunday, 16 May. We will assemble at 1000 on Boston Common near the intersection of Beacon St and Charles St. The Walk route will proceed west on the Boston side of the Charles River, cross to Cambridge, go east on Memorial Drive and back to Boston. Our tasks should be completed by early afternoon. The usual hearty lunch will be provided for all volunteers.

Hams are needed to staff some checkpoints, several hazardous or confusing locations, some shadows, possibly a mobile unit, and Net Control. A 2-meter hand-held should do the job. A dual band radio may be helpful, but not essential.

If you are new and want to get more public service experience, this is an excellent event to get your feet wet. The MS Walk is a low impact opportunity to learn the ropes.

Your assistance is valuable. Please let me know promptly if you can help. I will get more details to those who volunteer as soon possible. If you have already volunteered, bear with me and reply to this, also. Get back to me if you have any questions or would like to recommend another ham to join us.

73,
Bob, WA1IDA
wa1ida@arrl.net
508.650.9440

Antone D. Duarte Jr., N1XRS writes on semara-list:

Date: May 15, 2004
Time: 9am – 2pm
Location: Westport Elementary School
Operators Needed: 4 To 7

Details: Amateur Radio Operators will be placed at water stops for communications of supplies as well as to report any medical situations that may occur. Operators will also travel the course to check on the status of the walkers and also provide transports back to the school if needed. One operator will standby and act as net control at the school to notify MS Staff of the status of the operation. Maps of the area will be provided at the school at 9 am.

Anyone wishing to help out for this event is asked to call Tony N1XRS at (508) 993-4696 Ext 12

Thank you!

Antone D Duarte Jr N1XRS
SEMARA ARES Team
Assistant Emergency Coordinator
www.semara.org

New England Area   Ham - Electronic  Flea Market  ***  DATES  *** 2004 P 1 of 2

All events are Ham Radio/ Electronic related except ~_____~

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2004                                                    Contact          Source

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10 May Whately MA FCARC  Monday $3@5PM +$5/T         Bill N1EWK 413 774 4669 F+

15 May Goshen CT SBARC @FG Rt63+4 $3@8 $10/T@6        Lee K1LEE 860 435 0051 F+
15 May N Kingstown RI FARC                            Dave WV1H 401 723 4051 A+
15 May Halifax NS H+DARCs @ForumAnnex $3@10 Sell@6   Dave VE1NN 902 462 3945 W+
16 May Cambridge MA          FLEA at MIT                   Nick 617 253 3776 F

                Third Sunday April thru October                               
22 May Rensselaer NY EGARA 8A @FD Park Free  $10/T  Chris N2NEH 518 477 6915 W+
23 May Massapequa NY GSBARC @SunMall $6@8 $10/S@7 Walter KA2RGI 631 957 0218 W+
29 May Vernon CT NARC @AgCtr I84x67  $4@9 $15/T     Wayne N1GUS 860 487 1921 F+
29 May St John NB LCARC @RecCtr $3@8 +$2/T            Kal White 506 847 3744 R+
30 May Sorel Tracy PQ CRAST @CurlingClb $5@9       Denis VE2DSH 450 746 0814 R+
4-6 June Rochester NY Atlantic Div Conv             Harold K2HC 585 424 7184 A
4 June Feeding Hills MA HCRA @CongCh $5/T@6:30PM     Dave KB1MU 413 596 6605  +
5 June Windsor CT VintgeR Museum @33MechanicsSt $10/S@6AM  John 860 673 0518  
5 June Hermon ME PSARC                             Roger KA1TKS 207 848 3846 A+
6 June Queens NY HoSARC $5@9 $10/S@7:30          Stephen WB2KDG 718 898 5599 W+
13 June Newington Ct NARL @HS $6@8:30 $20/T@7:30  Robert KB1EYZ 860 242 2784 F+
13 June Bethpage NY LIMARC @Briarcliffe $6@9 $10/S Brian WB2YMC 631 286 7562 W+
20 June Cambridge MA         FLEA at MIT                   Nick 617 253 3776 F
10 July Union ME PBARC                             Scott KB1DSW 207 354 6809 A+
10 July Charlottetown PEI SARC @FlyClb $3@10 $5/T@8  Bill VY2FF 902 859 1485 R+
17 July Nashua NH NE Antique RC $15/T@7 $2@9 @StStan's    Marty 603 938 5051 F
18 July Cambridge MA         FLEA at MIT                   Nick 617 253 3776 F
14-15 Aug Boxboro MA NE Conv                         Mike K1TWF 978 250 1235

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22 Jan Nashua NH NE Antique RC $15/T@7 $2@9 @StStan's     Marty 603 938 5051 F+
2,3 April Timonium MD GBARC @FG 6AM                             800 HAM FEST F
23 Ap Nashua NH NE Antique RC $15/T@7 $2@9 @StStan's      Marty 603 938 5051 F+

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Cambridge MA    Flea at MIT     http://www.swapfest.us                        +
Hopkinton NH    Hosstraders     http://www.qsl.net/k1rqg/
Amherst MA      Mt. Tom ARC     http://www.mtara.org/hamfest/flea.html
Adams MA	N BerkshireARC	http://www.nobarc.org/hamfest                 
Boxborough MA   NE ARRL Conv    http://www.boxboro.org/
Framingham MA	FARA		http://www.fara.org/                          
Newton MA       Waltham ARA Auction    http://www.wara64.org/auction/
S Dartmouth MA  SEMARA          http://www.semara.org/flea/fleamkt.htm       +
Whately MA	FranklinCARC 	http://www.fcarc.org/flea.html                
Enfield CT      VHF/UHF Conf    http://www.newsvhf.com                       +
Southington CT  SARA            http://www.chetbacon.com/sara.htm
Wallingford CT  Nutmeg CT Conv  http://www.qsl.net/nutmeghamfest/
Lewiston ME     AARC		http://www.dlois.com/mainearrl/convent.htm
Portland ME     PAWA            http://www.qsl.net/pawa/fleamarket.html       +
Henniker NH     CVRC            http://www.qsl.net/k1bke/                     +
Bergen NJ	BARA		http://www.bara.org/
Lake Placid NY  NNY ARA	        http://www.geocities.com/nnyara/
Lindenhurst NY  ToB ARES 	http://www.tobares.org/hamfest.html           
Long Island NY  LIMARC          http://www.limarc.org/fest.htm                
Massapequa NY   GSB ARA	        http://www.gsbarc.org/          
Queens NY       Hall of Science http://www.qsl.net/hosarc/hamfest.html
Rensselaer NY   E Greenbush ARA http://www.com-tech.org/EGARA.html            +
Rochester NY 	AWA		http://www.antiquewireless.org/
Greenwich RI    Fidelity ARC    http://users.ids.net/~newsm/dates.html
Essex Junction VT   Burlington ARC  http://www.vtstetson.net/fest02.pdf
Milton VT       RANV VT Conv    http://www.ranv.org/milton.html
Montreal PQ     MARC            http://www.marc.qc.ca/fest/fest.html        +
Montreal PQ	WIARC		http://www.pubnix.net/wiarc/hamfest.htm       
Montreal PQ     MS-SARC         http://www.ve2clm.ca/hamfesta.htm
Sorel-Tracy PQ  CRAS-T		http://www.hamfest.qc.ca/                     
St Therese PQ	CRALL		http://www.ve2crl.qc.ca/hamfest2002.htm       
Halafax NS 	HARC            http://www.halifax-arc.org/
Canada          RAC List   http://rac.eton.ca/data/racfleas.taf?function=form
Phila. Area	VARA List	http://www.qsl.net/w2vtm/hamfest.html         +
USA             ARRL List       http://www.arrl.org/hamfests.html