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Eugene Hastings, W1VRK, 88, of Marblehead passed away peacefully on Wednesday April 25, 2018 after suffering a massive stroke six weeks earlier. He was born on January 27, 1930 in Salem. Gene graduated Swampscott High School followed by a degree from Boston University in Business Administration. In 1961 he married …
Read MoreThe Chatham Marconi Maritime Center Ed Fouhy Distinguished Speaker Series will feature, “History of Marconi Innovation on Cape Cod and in Italy” on May 31, 2018 at 7:00 PM at the Monomoy Regional Middle School Auditorium, 425 Crowell Road, Chatham. The evening will feature four presenters along with special guest …
Read MoreThe South Shore Hospital Amateur Radio Club will not be able to participate in the May 4, 2018 Eastern MA Hospital Net due to problems with our antenna/cable. We would appreciate it if another Hospital Group or EOC would take Net Control duties for the May Net. Please let us …
Read MoreJohn Salmi, KB1MGI writes on the PART of Westford list on April 28, 2018: I placed the 2 meter 146.565 fox box at the Audubon land off Route 225 (in Westford). It should be easy to find. It’s within site of the parking lot. Press DTMF tone 2 to activate. …
Read MoreMembers of the Eastern MA ARRL staff held a quarterly meeting on April 28, 2018 at the WGBH complex in Brighton from 10 AM to 3 PM. The agenda included discussions about the annual Section plan, review of features of the new web site, the new Facebook page; affiliated club …
Read MoreHam volunteers are requested for communications for the 18th Annual Middleboro YMCA Tispaquin Run And Woody’s Walk 2018. “We meet at the Dunkin Donuts at Route 28 and 105 (Middleboro) at 7:30 AM for assignments and get in position around 8 AM. Usually the last of us are out around …
Read MoreBarbara Dougan, N1NS writes: Hello amateur radio operators and friends, On May 31, 2018 at 10 am, you are invited to a meet and greet with Marconi’s daughter, Princess Elettra Marconi at Cape Cod National Seashore. The plan is to arrive about 10 am and gather to stand along the entrance walkway when the …
Read MoreChris Winczewski, K1TAT writes on the Cape Ann ARA mailing list: We are looking for operators to staff the Rocky Neck 5K Walk/Run Team Challenge on Sunday, May 6th 10:00 AM. Please let me know if you can staff a communications check-point for the event by Thursday, May 4th so …
Read MoreSKYWARN training will be offered at the Sturdy Memorial Hospital ARC on May 15 from 7-9 PM. According to SMHARC’s Ray Cord, K2TGX, “This is both training for new SKYWARN spotters as well as re-certification training for existing spotters. The training is in lieu of the regular ARES and general …
Read MoreBruce Blain, K1BG writes in the April, 2018 Nashoba Valley ARC Signal: I’m constantly asked “how do I research an old callsign” or “my uncle who lived in Joplin MO in the 1950’s was a ham, but I can’t remember his callsign. How can I find it?” Well, there is …
Read MoreMembers of the Sturdy Memorial Hospital ARC ARES group held a drill in World War 1 Memorial Park in North Attleboro on Sunday, April 22, 2018 at 10:30 AM. As it coincided with Earth Day, the participants also volunteered to help clean up the park. For many years the venue has used …
Read MoreBrian Gudzevich, WO1VES writes on the NSRA mailing list: This is for all the Fusion radio owners out there, as well as some DMR and Echolink users. I am starting a new monthly Fusion net on the last Friday of every month at 8:00 PM Eastern Time. The first net will …
Read MoreThe Police Amateur Radio Team of Westford is seeking volunteers for the Apple Blossom Parade Communications Event on Saturday, May 12, 2018. “If you’ve never done a public service event, this is a great first time event. We will pair you up with a “veteran” ham so you get the chance to …
Read MoreRob Macedo, KD1CY writes on the SKYWARN_Announce list: The following is the 2018 NWS Boston/Norton SKYWARN Training Class Schedule for the spring season. Additional SKYWARN Training classes are in planning. This includes a class in Waltham which will be posted by the end of next week. a class in Windham …
Read MoreAmateurs at the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency Region One Headquarters in Tewksbury provided communications resources during a recent Seabrook Station Graded Exercise. “Since 1991, when the Seabrook nuclear power plant first came online, local hams have provided communications resources to the various local and state emergency management agencies,” writes Terry …
Read MoreMore than thirty-five amateur radio operators took over the Clay Center 5th floor to run a communications center for the Boston Marathon on April 16, 2018. Participants included Clay Center ARC members: Rishi, KC1BKX; Marty, KC1CWF; Sean, W1SYT; Edward, KC1HWK; Kevork, KB1ZAW; Bruce, N9JBT and Bob, K5TEC. Also helping was Mike …
Read MoreJack Foley, N1QE is requesting 6-12 hams to assist with an Amateur Radio “emergency communications information station” at Camp Squanto on Saturday, May 5 from 9 AM to 4 PM. Foley is a former Scoutmaster and currently serves as a District Commissioner. He’s also the trustee of the BSA Camp …
Read MoreThe Whitman Amateur Radio Club is offering an Amateur Extra License Class beginning Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at the Whitman Police Station, 20 Essex Street, Whitman from 7-9 PM. The class will meet each Tuesday and Thursday and culminate in an exam session on May 29. The training coordinator is …
Read MoreAttention club officers: The Eastern Massachusetts ARRL web site maintains a list of club presentations and speakers for use by affiliated clubs. The list is divided into two categories: A listing of speakers who have registered with local ARRL section leadership to present on ham related talks to any club within …
Read MoreHello to all… ..Winter to be felt through early Monday Morning followed by heavy rain and strong winds with isolated thunderstorms for Patriots Day/Marathon Monday. This is a combined Storm & Boston Marathon Weather Coordination Message and these will continue to be combined through potentially Monday Morning.. ..A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect …
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