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New England Area Ham – Electronic Flea Market *** DATES *** 2018 P 1 of 2 All events are Ham Radio/ Electronic related except ~_____~ ******************************************************************************* 2018 …
Read MoreThe August, 2018 Section Newsletter is now available at https://ema.arrl.org/august-2018-section-news/.
Read MoreThe 2018 Boxboro! ARRL New England Division is pleased to announce that the Nashua Area Radio Society (NARS) will be presenting an Amateur Radio Exposition for Young People on September 8-9, 2018. This exposition will include many hands-on activities, videos, and displays about amateur radio and wireless communications, including: Software Defined Radios …
Read MoreEric Williams, KV1J, Marlborough EMA Communications Officer writes in the Algonquin ARC QRZ newsletter: Please join us as we support the biannual joint Hudson-Marlborough Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on September 29th . Our support is a combined effort by our Algonquin Amateur Radio Club and the Marlborough Emergency Management …
Read MoreAn Eastern Massachusetts amateur has been elected as the League’s new Chief Executive Officer. “The ARRL Board of Directors has elected Howard E. Michel, WB2ITX, of Dartmouth, Massachusetts, to be ARRL’s new Chief Executive Officer, starting on October 15. Michel (his name rhymes with “nickel”) is currently Chief Technology Officer …
Read MoreA former Eastern Massachusetts Section Manager is back in a familiar leadership role: Barry Porter, KB1PA, has been appointed to serve as Section Manager for Southern Florida beginning October 1st. A resident of Delray Beach, Barry is a native of Milton, Massachusetts. He was licensed in 1984 and was one …
Read MoreHello to all, Cape Cod and Islands ARES will participate in the Barnstable County Regional Emergency Planning Committee shelter exercise on Saturday. August 25th. This will be a functional exercise using the volunteer agencies in our multi agency shelter at D-Y Regional High School. Our Red Cross partners, ARES, MRC, …
Read MoreJack Buckley, W1AKN writes in the Genesis ARS Newsletter: Please plan to attend the fox hunt training session planned for Saturday, September 8 at 9AM at the Genesis ARS Meeting Room, Plymouth Airport. This training session is in preparation for the fox hunt on September 15 following the GARS Breakfast. …
Read MoreJoe Costa, KC1ECK, writes in the Genesis ARS Newsletter: The Paul Tura (N1KFD) Memorial Fox Hunt is scheduled for Saturday, September 15th at the GARS Meeting Room at the Plymouth Airport. This is the day of the GARS breakfast also. Come for breakfast or the fox hunt or both! Breakfast …
Read MoreBob DeMattia, K1IW, writes on August 22: There are only a few more days left before we close payments by US mail. If you wish to use this option, please make sure to visit our website by this coming Friday. We will continue to accept PayPal payments until September 5th. …
Read MoreJuly and the first half of August have been busy ones. As many of you know I was privileged to go on a cruise to Alaska late July into early August. While Massachusetts had heat and rain, we had perfect weather in Alaska, at least perfect for us tourists but …
Read MoreThis Coming Sunday, the August Flea at MIT ******************************************************************************* ******************************************************************************* Summary: Buy Sell SWAP Ham Radio Electronics Computers 9AM – 2PM *** !!!! In our Traditional GARAGE !!!!! **** so come rain or shine or super heat the Flea is on !!! Outdoor space …
Read MoreInformation on forums and presentations at the 2018 Boxboro! New England Division Convention September 7-9, 2018 is now on-line, according to Boxboro Program Chair Phil Temples, K9HI. This year’s program spans three days, beginning on Friday, September 7 at 10:00 AM with a special ARES/SKYWARN track and concluding on Sunday, …
Read MoreThe September, 2018 issue of QST features a full-length article entitled “Public Service in Action at the Boston Marathon.” Authored by Assistant Editor Caroline Kenney, the story describes Amateur Radio communications at one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious sporting events: “There are radio operating teams in all aspects …
Read MoreSection Traffic Manager Marcia Forde, KW1U writes: Hello to all Massachusetts traffic handlers, Those who were able to attend the annual traffic handlers picnic last Sunday, which included ASTMs, Net Managers and those who handle a large number of radiograms, were involved in a discussion regarding the disposition of what …
Read MoreMike Rioux, W1USN and Bob Reiser, AA1M, will operate onboard the Lightship Nantucket on Sunday, August 19 as part of International Lightship/Lighthouse Weekend. “Anyone who is interested in operating or just coming down to check the ship out is welcome. Bring friends if you like and we’ll give a tour,” …
Read MoreFrank O’Laughlin, WQ1O, and the Cape Cod ARES team received high praise from the Barnstable County Commissioners for his hard work during the intense storms that impacted the Cape in March. The ARRL Cape Cod and Islands ARES District Emergency Coordinator and the Cape Cod ARES team were awarded a Certificate …
Read MoreThe Public Service Enhancement Working Group (PSEWG) has contacted all ARRL Section Managers and Section Emergency Coordinators seeking comments and suggestions regarding the proposed ARES Strategic Plan via an online form. The deadline is October 31, in order to give the PSEWG sufficient time to review the comments and suggestions, formulate any …
Read MoreThe Algonquin Amateur Radio Association is looking for volunteers to assist in the Marlborough Labor Day parade on September 3. The parade is one of the club’s highest profile public service events. According to AARC’s Ed Fitzgerald, K1DIN, “The early recruiting for this year’s parade and the great response may give …
Read MoreREMINDER – The annual traffic handlers picnic will take place this Sunday, August 12 from noon to 4 at 44 Raymond Road, Concord MA. All traffic handlers and others interested in learning more about traffic handling are invited. Hamburgers, hot dogs and Italian sausages will be provided. Bring your beverage …
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