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SUPPORT H.R. 1301, THE AMATEUR RADIO PARITY ACT!

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Eastern MA ARRL Section Manager Tom Walsh, K1TW writes:

Last week in my EMA Section News, I urged everyone to go on on line and contact our US Senators to support the Amateur Radio Parity Act. If you have yet to do so, please read on. ARRL has made it very easy.

We have an opportunity to positively affect Amateur Radio for years to come. H.R. 1301, the Amateur Radio Parity Act, has unanimously passed the House of Representatives and moved on to the Senate for consideration. All you need to do is spend two minutes of your time to send an email to your two Senators supporting the Bill. By doing so, you will have helped the future of Amateur Radio by guaranteeing our ability to have an effective outdoor antenna in a deed-restricted community.

The number of people living in such communities grows exponentially each year. Often, a ham homeowner has no choice but to live in a community restricted by covenants. There are nearly 3/4 of a million licensed hams in the United States, more than ever before. But that may change if we are forced to live in a community that refuses to allow an antenna.

Help yourself and help your fellow hams. Go to this link:

https://arrl.rallycongress.net/ctas/urge-senate-to-support-amateur-radio-parity-act

Enter your zip code and follow the prompts. The letters are there. All you need to do is fill in the blanks, hit save, then send.

That’s it. Under 2 minutes and you’re done.

If you haven’t yet done so, please do so today. Your voice counts!

Thank you,

Tom Walsh K1TW

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Section Manager: Thomas D Walsh, K1TW
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Upcoming SKYWARN Classes in Edgartown, Boxboro

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Rob Macedo, KD1CY writes:

We are pleased to announce two Fall 2016 NWS Taunton SKYWARN classes for September. There is a possibility we may have a couple more SKYWARN Classes during the Fall season. You can check for updates via the following link:

http://www.wx1box.org/node/36

Class schedule listed below:

Wednesday September 7th, 2016: 530-730 PM:
Edgartown Public Library
35 Robinson Road
Edgartown, MA
Taught by: NWS Taunton Forecaster
Registration: None Required

Friday September 9th, 2016: 1-4 PM:
Holiday Inn – Boxborough – Seminar Room
242 Adams Place
Boxborough Mass.
Taught by: Amateur Radio Coordinator
Registration: None Required
Sponsorship: This training is being run in conjunction with the ARRL New England Division Convention and Ham Radio Show. This is being done prior to the Hamfest starting and no admission will be charged on Friday for those interested in attending this SKYWARN Training session.

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Local Hams To Be Featured on CKUT-FM’s “The International Radio Report,” August 22, 2016

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John Fisher, KC1FTJ writes on Billerica ARS list:

This mail is to let you know that this Sunday, August 22, 2016, fellow ham WB1HBU (Eric from Lynn) and myself will be in studio guests on “The International Radio Report” on CKUT FM in Montreal.

The time will be 10:30 AM. You can listen live via CKUT’s web site at www.ckut.ca. If you miss the show, it will be up on the stations archives in 24 hours.

The program is hosted by Sheldon Harvey, VE2SHW.

The show focuses on all aspects of radio, be it medium wave, Short wave broadcasts, scanner news and amateur radio. The show tends to focus also on Canadian / Quebec aspects radio . Still, it is an enjoyable show to listen to.

I am going to give a big hello to The Billerica Amateur Radio Society !!!. This is to thank you all for the encouragement you all gave in helping and encouraging me to get licensed and join this great hobby.

 

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New England Area Flea Markets, August 4, 2016

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6 Aug Milo ME PARC 8AM@Kiwanis  Free              George WA1JMM 207 441 6112 W

13 Aug St Albans VT STARC @VFW $5@8                   Arn N1ARN 802 309 0666

20 Aug Windsor ME AARA @FG                           Bill K1NIT 207 512 0312 A

21 Aug Cambridge MA             Flea at  MIT              Mitch 617 253 3776
                  Third Sunday April thru October

28 Aug Adams MA NoBARC @BoweFld 6:30sell 7:30buy    Eric KA1SUN 413 743 9975

28 Aug Newtown CT CARA @TownHall                    John KC1CBL 203 417 0160 A

9,11 Sept Boxboro MA FEMARA NE Conv   *NEW DATE *    Mike K1TWF 978 250 1235

10 Sept Windsor CT VR+C Mus 115 Pierson LN @8AM Outdoor    John 860 673 0518

11 Sept Ballston Spa NY SCRACES @FG                 Peter W2BEW 518 893 7484 A+

17 Sept Forestdale RI RIAFMRS @VFW $5/Sp@8           Pete AA1PL 401 639 4484


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18 Sep Cambridge MA             Flea at  MIT              Mitch 617 253 3776
                     Third Sunday April thru October

24 Sep Brookline NH NEARC Antiqe @EvntCr $10@7:30 $5@8:30 Bruce 603 772 7516

24 Sept Forestdale RI RIAFMRS @VFW $5/Sp@8         Roland N1JOY 617 839 9081  +

1 Oct Fishkill NY MtBARC @DCQ                       Adam KC2DAA 845 849 3666 A+

9 Oct Queens NY HoSARC @HoS                      Stephen WB2KDG 718 898 5599 A

14,15 Oct Deerfield NH NEARfest XX    @FG            Mike K1TWF 978 250 1235

16 Oct Cambridge MA             Flea at  MIT              Mitch 617 253 3776

16 Oct Meriden CT Nutmeg @Sheraton                   John N1GNV 203 440 4973 A

29 Oct Gales Ferry CT TCARC @FireCo                Darryl WA1DD 860 443 7799  +

30 Oct Hicksville NY LIMARC @Levitt Hall          Richard K2KNB 516 694 4937 A

5 Nov Bourne MA FARA @UpperCC VoTech $5@9 $10/S@7   Ralph N1YHS 508 548 0422  +

3 Dec Windsor CT VR+C Mus 115 Pierson LN @8AM Indoor       John 860 673 0518

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4 Mar Chicopee MA MtTomARA  @8:30 S@6:30          Brian KC1BDF 860 478 6790  W

31 Mar Lewiston ME AARC ME Conv @Ramada   @8        Ivan N1OXA 207 784 0350  W

8 Ap Newton MA PHSNE Photographica Sat Only @AmLegion @9A  John 781 592 2553  +

13 May E Greenbush NY EGARA  @FireCo                 Tom KC2FCP 518 272 1494 A+

8,10 Sept Boxboro MA FEMARA NE Conv                 Mike K1TWF 978 250 1235

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Cambridge MA    Flea at MIT     http://www.swapfest.us

Hopkinton NH    Hosstraders   RIP :-(    http://www.qsl.net/k1rqg/

Boxborough MA   NE ARRL Conv    http://www.boxboro.org/

Adams MA        N BerkshireARC  http://www.nobarc.org/hamfest.htm

Chicopee MA     MTARA           http://www.mtara.org/

Dartmouth MA    SEMARA          http://www.semara.org/flea.htm

Falmouth MA     FARA            http://www.falara.org/

Framingham MA   FARA            http://www.fara.org/
                                http://www.n1em.org

Marlboro MA     AARC            http://www.qsl.net/n1em/

Newton MA       Waltham ARA Auction    http://www.wara64.org/auction/

Rockport MA     CAARA           www.caara.net

S Dartmouth MA  SEMARA          http://www.semara.org/

Wakefield MA    Photographica   http://www.phsne.org/

Westford MA     NEAntiqueRC     http://www.nearc.net/

Whately MA      FranklinCARC    http://www.fcarc.org/news.htm

Worcester MA    WPI ACM         http://acm.wpi.edu/swapmeet/

Dayville CT     ECARA           http://www.qsl.net/k1muj/

Gales Ferry CT  RASON           http://www.rason.org/

Gales Ferry CT  TCARC           http://www.qsl.net/tricityarc/

Goshen CT       SBARC           http://www.w1baa.org/

Hartford CT     ARRL 100th      http://www.arrl.org/convention-volunteers

Manchester CT   VHF/UHF Conf    http://www.newsvhf.com/
         was Enfield

Manchester CT   PVRA            http://www.pvra.net

Meriden CT      Nutmeg CT Conv  http://www.nutmeghamfest.com
        was Wallingford

Newington CT    NARL            http://www.narlhamfest.org/

Newtown CT      CARA            http://www.cararadioclub.org/

North Haven CT                  http://www.yankeehamfest.com

Southington CT  SARA            http://www.chetbacon.com/sara.htm

Vernon CT       NARC            http://hamfest.na1rc.org/

Wallingford CT  Nutmeg CT Conv  http://www.nutmeghamfest.com
         moved to Meriden CT

Windsor CT      Vintage R Mus   http://vrcmct.org/

Agusta ME       AARA            http://www.w1tlc.com/

Alexander ME    StCVARC          http://stcroixvalleyamateurradioclub.org

Hermon ME       PSARC           http://n1me.org/index.php?pr=Hamfest

Lewiston ME     AARC      http://www.w1npp.org/pages/meconvention2017.html       +

S. Portland ME  PAWA            http://www.qsl.net/pawa/hamfest.html

St. Albans ME   PARC            http://www.qsl.net/parc/hamfest/hamfest.html

Thomaston ME    PBARC           http://penbayarc.org/

Windsor ME      AARA            http://www.w1tlc.com/

Brookline NH    NEAntiqueRC     http://www.nearc.net/

Deerfield NH    NEAR-Fest       http://www.near-fest.com/

Hampton NH      PCARC           http://www.w1wqm.org

Henniker NH     CVRC            http://k1bke.org/

Londonderry NH  IRS             www.irs.nhradio.org/

Manchester NH   NEAntiqueRC     http://www.nearc.net/
        Moved to Westford MA
        Moved to Brookline NH

N Conway NH     WMARC           http://www.w1mwv.com

Rochester NH    GBRA            http://www.w1fz.org/

Bergen NJ       BARA            http://www.bara.org/

Sussex NJ       SCARC    http://www.scarcnj.org/www.scarcnj.org/flyer_2007.htm

Ballston Spa NY SCRACES         http://k2dll.net/

E Greenbush NY  E Greenbush ARA http://www.w2egb.org/           +

Fishkill NY     MtBARC          http://www.wr2abb.org/          +
   was LaGrangeville

Lake Placid NY  NNY ARA  http://www.northnet.org/nnyham/hamfest_flyer2004.htm

Lindenhurst NY  ToB ARES        http://www.tobares.org/hamfest.html

Lindenhurst NY  GSB ARA         http://www.gsbarc.org/Hamfest.htm

Long Island NY  LIMARC          http://www.limarc.org/fest.htm

Middletown NY   OCARC           http://www.ocarc-ny.org/

Queens NY       Hall of Science http://www.hosarc.org/

Rochester NY    AWA             http://www.antiquewireless.org/

Rochester NY    RARA            http://www.rochesterham.org/hamfest.htm

Wallkill NY     OCARC           http://www.ocarc-ny.org/

Greenwich RI    Fidelity ARC    http://users.ids.net/~newsm/dates.html

Forestdale RI   RIFMRS          http://www.qsl.net/riafmrs/Auction.html

Woonsocket RI   BVARC           www.w1ddd.org

Colchester VT   HAM-CON VT Conv  http://www.ranv.org/hamcon.html
   Moved to S Burlington

St. Albans VT   STARC           http://www.starc.org/

Springfield VT  CVFMA           http://www.cvfma.org/

Moncton NB      TCARC           http://www.ve9tca.org/

Quispamsis NB   LCARC           http://www.lcarc.ca/

Greenwood NS    GARC            http://www.greenwoodarc.org/

Drummondville PQ  leCRdeD       http://www.raqi.ca/ve2crd/hamfest/index.html

Greenwood PQ    GARC            www.greenwoodarc.org

Laval PQ        CRALL           http://www.ve2crl.qc.ca/

Montreal PQ     MARC            http://www.marc.qc.ca/fest/fest.html

Montreal PQ     WIARC           http://www.wiarc.ca/

Montreal PQ     MS-SARC         http://www.ve2clm.ca/articles.php?lng=fr&pg=120

Montreal PQ     UMS             http://www.ve2ums.ca/agenda/pub_2007_hamf.pdf

Sorel-Tracy PQ  CRAS-T          http://www.hamfest.qc.ca/

St Romuald PQ   ARESdQ          http://raqi.ca/ve2csq/

St Therese PQ   CRALL           http://www.ve2crl.qc.ca/hamfest2002.htm

Summerside PEI  SPARC      http://www.summersidearc.com/fleamarket2009.htm

Greenwood NS    GARC            http://www.greenwoodarc.org/

Halifax NS      HARC            http://www.halifax-arc.org/

Timonium MD     GBHC            http://www.gbhc.org/

Montreal Area   MARC List       http://www.marc.qc.ca/fest/festcal.html

Canada          RAC List        http://rac.eton.ca/events/upcoming.php

Phila. Area     VARA List       http://www.qsl.net/w2vtm/hamfest.html

USA             ARRL List       http://www.arrl.org/hamfests.html

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National Parks On The Air QRV on Cape Cod Seashore, August 25, 2016

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KB1TLR QSL card

Special events station KB1TLR will be operational for National Parks On The Air from the Cape Cod National Seashore on August 25, according to Barry Hutchinson, KB1TLR of Brewster. Says Hutchinson, “Watch for us on 20 and 40 meters.”

The National Park Service (NPS) is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, and radio amateurs will be able to help mark the occasion with the ARRL National Parks on the Air (NPOTA) event. More details about NPOTA can be found at http://www.arrl.org/news/arrl-national-parks-on-the-air-event-to-mark-national-park-service-centennial.

 

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Volunteers Sought for Boxboro Convention, Sept. 9-11, 2016

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Boxboro Convention Volunteer Chair Andy Stewart, KB1OIQ writes:

Please forward this information to the members of your club.

The ARRL New England Convention will be held in Boxboro, MA on September 9, 10, and 11, 2016. We are looking for a large number of volunteers and are asking for your help.

Volunteers are asked to work a 2-hour shift, and will receive a voucher for a free lunch (maximum: $10 value). Jobs involve a minimum of physical activity, mostly long periods of sitting. Some jobs are outdoors, while others are indoors.

These are the times where volunteers are needed:

  • Friday: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
  • Saturday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM, and also 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
  • Sunday: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM

If you can help, please indicate the times that you are available, and if you are available to work for more than one shift.

Please reply directly to Andy (KB1OIQ): kb1oiq@arrl.net or kb1oiq@mval.net.

Thanks, and 73,

Andy

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Combined W1NAS, K1USN, N1S Special Event Stations, August 20, 2016

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Steve Cohn, W1OD writes:

We’re two weeks away from our W1NAS Special Event at the former South Weymouth Naval Air Station. As with last year, we will be setting up in two separate locations; the Memorial Grove at the jet where Rick, KB1TEE, will be setting up as he did last year, and in the Shea Naval Aviation Museum on the left side of the Gymnasium. On Saturday, August 20th, setup time will be at 0800 with air time (hopefully) from 0900-1500.

N1S will be operating in conjunction with W1NAS from the pier at the USS Nautilus in Groton, CT.

K1USN will be assisting as they did last year but the one difference will be that W1NAS will be the unified call for both locations. We are listed in the current issue of QST Magazine so hopefully the bands will be in better shape this year than last and we can make a slew of contacts.

If anyone has any questions, please let me know asap. Thanks to all of you for your participation! And let’s hope the weather gods cooperate too!

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Genesis ARS Booth at Plymouth Air Show, August 20, 2016

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Paul Leavitt, N1PAU writes:

GARS will have a booth at the upcoming Plymouth Air Show on August 20, 2016. We have planned a low key social event, Our goal is the promote the Club and show our support for the Plymouth Aero Club. We will set up a 2 meter rig to demonstrate the clubs radio abilities.

All members are encouraged to attend this social event. Come by, support the Club, watch the show, see the airplane exhibits.

We will set up to start at 10:00 AM. The in-the-air show will be from Noon to 2:00 PM More air show details at: . Rain date is Sunday August 21, 2016. Some will meet at Kevin’s for breakfast at 8:30 AM. Kevin’s is at Village Links golf course across from airport.

Let’s have a good turn out.

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Framingham ARA Ham Shack Liquidation Sale

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Framingham ARA logo Sumner Weisman, W1VIV writes on Framingham ARA list:

Please forward to other clubs!

We are losing our long-time FARA ham shack in a town-owned Framingham building! While actively searching for a new location, we have lots of radio related items that we must sell. Most have already been sold, but we still have a few choice items left. We will be open from 9am to 12 noon this Saturday, July 23. If you can’t make it then, I will be happy to meet you there at your convenience. FARA, W1FY, is in downtown Framingham. Call for directions, or talk-in on FARA Repeater 147,150 MHz. (No PL needed)

73, Sumner Weisman, W1VIV
w1viv@arrl.net
Cell 508-277-6144

Items for Sale

Books, books, books! Radio and Antenna books of all kinds. Most are only $5 or less.
10 meter 3-element monoband Yagi, $100.
Rohn 25 Tower Sections. We have only a few left, for a low price of $40 each.
40 meter (we think) 3 element trap Yagi. Very rugged. $200.
Hydraulic Tower Separator, $50.
Antenna Rotator, Cornell Dubilier (CDR) Ham-M, (tested and working) $150.
Various HF vertical antennas. We don’t know what they are — maybe you do! Inexpensive!
2 meter Yagi antenna, 17 elements, $50.
3 foot roof tower, new in box, $30.

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NESMC Annual Membership Meeting, Boxboro, Sept. 10, 2016

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New England Spectrum Management Council logo

Bob DeMattia, K1IW writes:

[The New England Spectrum Management Council] will be holding its 2016 annual membership meeting at the New England Division ARRL Convention (‘Boxboro!’) on September 10, 2016. This is at the Holiday Inn in Boxborough, Massachusetts. The exact room and time will be made available when we have it.

We will be holding our biannual elections at this meeting. Nominations are being accepted for the positions of President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer and the eight directors (two in each ARRL section: EMA, WMA, ME, NH, and RI).

Our current secretary and treasurer have both indicated they will not be seeking re-election, so the need for nominations for these two positions is critical.

Please send any nominations to contact@nesmc.org.

Tickets to the convention and its activities can be found on the convention website, http://www.boxboro.org. A general admission ticket is required to visit the convention exhibit area, flea market, and most forums. It will not be required if you are only attending the NESMC meeting.

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Finish At The Fifty, Foxboro, July 3, 2016, Ham Help Requested

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The Finish at the Fifty is a unique events on the public service calendar. It’s a combined 5K and 10K on the evening of July 3. The finish line for both races is the 50-yard line of Gillette Stadium, and there’s a free fireworks show after. Proceeds benefit the pediatric cancer foundation OneMission. It’s got a lot of energy, and particular challenges for runner safety (they go up and down the ramps of the stadium!). Given the size of the course, the medical team relies on amateur radio volunteers for communications support and to keep extra eyes on runners.

Recruiting for this event is always a challenge because of the date. A lot of people have travel plans, which I understand. Because of that, please join our team if you’re able. Chris Troyanos is the medical coordinator for this event. He would always like to have more coverage, and he would love to have our support especially.

To sign up, just write me back with your call sign, cell phone number, and t-shirt size. Plan to be there from around 4:30 to 8:30 PM. All you need is a dual band handheld and any accessories that will keep you comfortable. Further instructions will follow.

If you have questions about the event, please don’t hesitate to get in touch by e-mail ab1rl-pubserv@brettcsmith.org or phone (859) 466 5915.

P.S. There are still spots open for the BAA 10K this Sunday, July 26, as well, in Boston. Please let me know if you’d like to help out there too.

Thank you, and 73,

ab1rl-pubserv@brettcsmith.org
Brett Smith, AB1RL
Public Service Coordinator, Boston Amateur Radio Club

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Technician Class, Dartmouth, July 30-31, 2016

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SEMARA logo Marcel Dumont, W1MLD writes on the SEMARA reflector:

[The Southeastern MA ARA] will be sponsoring a class for candidates for a Technician class license. The classes will be held at the Donald Street clubhouse on July 30 and 31. The time will be from 10 AM to 5 PM both days. Anyone interested in Amateur Radio is urged to attend. If there are any questions, feel free to email president@semara.org.

The clubhouse location is 54 Donald Street, Dartmouth, MA 02748.

 

 

 

 

 

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South Weymouth Road Race, 7/10, Ham Assistance Requested

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Hi fellow Hams,

The South Shore Hospital Amateur Radio Club has been asked to provide communications support at a 5K race / walk on the morning of July10 at South Field in Weymouth (the former South Weymouth Navel Air Station).

This proceeds from this race will benefit a local Weymouth child who is suffering from GM-1.

We are in need of Amateur Radio volunteers to assist the SSHARC members in providing coverage along the race course. All that is needed is a handheld with a fully charged battery programmed to our club’s 2 meter repeater. We are seeking both the experienced “race volunteer” and those who would like to try their hand at public service.

If you have never volunteered for a public service event please come join us on July 10th for what will without a doubt be an emotionally rewarding experience. This is an excellent opportunity to partake in a low stress event and “get your feet wet”. To Volunteer please respond to this email and provide the following:

Name:
Call Sign:
Phone #:

Greatfully,
John O’Neill, K1JRO President
John Barbuto, KS1Q Vice-President

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Norton Founders Day Ham Help Needed, June 18

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Ray Cord, K2TGX writes on the Sturdy Memorial Hospital ARC list:

If you haven’t been to a club meeting in a couple of months then you missed signing up for the Norton Founders Day on Saturday on Saturday, June 18th from 4PM to 10PM. We will need people to manage parking lots, traffic flow and pedestrian safety.

If you haven’t signed up at the club, please send me an email with the hours you can work if not the whole gig.

We will be using 2M simplex for the Ham Ops.

Tnx 73,

Ray K2TGX
Deputy Director
Norton EMA-CERT
70 East Main St
Norton, Ma. 02766

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New England Area Flea Markets, 6-6-16

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11 June Windsor CT VR+C Mus 115 Pierson LN @8AM Outdoor    John 860 673 0518  +

12 June Bethpage NY LIMARC @Briercliff *NEW DATE* Richard K2KNB 516 694 4937 A+

19 June Cambridge MA           Flea at  MIT               Mitch 617 253 3776 
     
17 July Cambridge MA           Flea at  MIT               Mitch 617 253 3776    
    
13 Aug St Albans VT STARC @VFW $5@8                   Arn N1ARN 802 309 0666   
    
6 Aug Milo ME PARC 8AM@Kiwanis  Free              George WA1JMM 207 441 6112 W+

20 Aug Windsor ME AARA @FG                           Bill K1NIT 207 512 0312 A+   

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21 Aug Cambridge MA             Flea at  MIT              Mitch 617 253 3776  +
                      Third Sunday April thru October      
 
28 Aug Adams MA NoBARC @BoweFld 6:30sell 7:30buy    Eric KA1SUN 413 743 9975  

28 Aug Newtown CT CARA @TownHall                    John KC1CBL 203 417 0160 A+

17 Sept Forestdale RI RIAFMRS @VFW $5/Sp@8           Pete AA1PL 401 639 4484  

9,11 Sept Boxboro MA FEMARA NE Conv   *NEW DATE *    Mike K1TWF 978 250 1235  +      
        
10 Sept Windsor CT VR+C Mus 115 Pierson LN @8AM Outdoor    John 860 673 0518  +

18 Sep Cambridge MA             Flea at  MIT              Mitch 617 253 3776  

24 Sep Brookline NH NEARC Antiqe @EvntCr $10@7:30 $5@8:30 Bruce 603 772 7516  +

9 Oct Queens NY HoSARC @HoS                      Stephen WB2KDG 718 898 5599 A+

14,15 Oct Deerfield NH NEARfest XX    @FG            Mike K1TWF 978 250 1235  +

16 Oct Cambridge MA             Flea at  MIT              Mitch 617 253 3776  

16 Oct Meriden CT Nutmeg @Sheraton                   John N1GNV 203 440 4973 A+    

29 Oct Gales Ferry CT TCARC @FireCo                Darryl WA1DD 860 443 7799  +

30 Oct Hicksville NY LIMARC @Levitt Hall          Richard K2KNB 516 694 4937 A+

12 Nov Bourne MA FARA @UpperCC VoTech $5@9 $10/S@7  Ralph N1YHS 508 548 0422  

3 Dec Windsor CT VR+C Mus 115 Pierson LN @8AM Indoor       John 860 673 0518  +
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31 Mar Lewiston ME AARC ME Conv @Ramada   @8        Ivan N1OXA 207 784 0350  W+

8,10 Sept Boxboro MA FEMARA NE Conv                 Mike K1TWF 978 250 1235   +

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Cambridge MA    Flea at MIT     http://www.swapfest.us

Hopkinton NH    Hosstraders   RIP     http://www.qsl.net/k1rqg/

Boxborough MA   NE ARRL Conv    http://www.boxboro.org/

Adams MA        N BerkshireARC  http://www.nobarc.org/hamfest.htm

Chicopee MA     MTARA           http://www.mtara.org/                +

Dartmouth MA    SEMARA          http://www.semara.org/flea.htm

Falmouth MA     FARA            http://www.falara.org/

Framingham MA   FARA            http://www.fara.org/
                                http://www.n1em.org             

Marlboro MA     AARC            http://www.qsl.net/n1em/                  +

Newton MA       Waltham ARA Auction    http://www.wara64.org/auction/

Rockport MA     CAARA           www.caara.net

S Dartmouth MA  SEMARA          http://www.semara.org/

Wakefield MA    Photographica   http://www.phsne.org/

Westford MA     NEAntiqueRC     http://www.nearc.net/

Whately MA      FranklinCARC    http://www.fcarc.org/news.htm

Worcester MA    WPI ACM         http://acm.wpi.edu/swapmeet/

Dayville CT     ECARA           http://www.qsl.net/k1muj/

Gales Ferry CT  RASON           http://www.rason.org/

Gales Ferry CT  TCARC     	http://www.qsl.net/tricityarc/               +

Goshen CT       SBARC           http://www.w1baa.org/

Hartford CT     ARRL 100th      http://www.arrl.org/convention-volunteers  

Manchester CT   VHF/UHF Conf    http://www.newsvhf.com/             
         was Enfield

Manchester CT   PVRA            http://www.pvra.net                 

Meriden CT      Nutmeg CT Conv  http://www.nutmeghamfest.com
        was Wallingford

Newington CT    NARL            http://www.narlhamfest.org/

Newtown CT      CARA            http://www.cararadioclub.org/              +

North Haven CT                  http://www.yankeehamfest.com

Southington CT  SARA            http://www.chetbacon.com/sara.htm

Vernon CT       NARC            http://hamfest.na1rc.org/

Wallingford CT  Nutmeg CT Conv  http://www.nutmeghamfest.com
         moved to Meriden CT

Windsor CT      Vintage R Mus   http://vrcmct.org/

Agusta ME       AARA            http://www.w1tlc.com/

Alexander ME    StCVARC          http://stcroixvalleyamateurradioclub.org

Hermon ME       PSARC           http://n1me.org/index.php?pr=Hamfest

Lewiston ME     AARC      http://www.w1npp.org/pages/meconvention2016.html       +      
  
S. Portland ME  PAWA            http://www.qsl.net/pawa/hamfest.html

St. Albans ME   PARC            http://www.qsl.net/parc/hamfest/hamfest.html

Thomaston ME    PBARC           http://penbayarc.org/

Windsor ME      AARA            http://www.w1tlc.com/

Brookline NH    NEAntiqueRC     http://www.nearc.net/

Deerfield NH    NEAR-Fest       http://www.near-fest.com/

Hampton NH      PCARC           http://www.w1wqm.org         +

Henniker NH     CVRC            http://k1bke.org/

Londonderry NH  IRS             www.irs.nhradio.org/

Manchester NH   NEAntiqueRC     http://www.nearc.net/
        Moved to Westford MA
        Moved to Brookline NH

N Conway NH     WMARC           http://www.w1mwv.com

Rochester NH    GBRA            http://www.w1fz.org/

Bergen NJ       BARA            http://www.bara.org/

Sussex NJ       SCARC    http://www.scarcnj.org/www.scarcnj.org/flyer_2007.htm

Ballston Spa NY SCRACES         http://k2dll.net/

E Greenbush NY  E Greenbush ARA http://www.w2egb.org/           +

Fishkill NY     MtBARC          http://www.wr2abb.org/          +
   was LaGrangeville
 
Lake Placid NY  NNY ARA  http://www.northnet.org/nnyham/hamfest_flyer2004.htm

Lindenhurst NY  ToB ARES        http://www.tobares.org/hamfest.html

Lindenhurst NY  GSB ARA         http://www.gsbarc.org/Hamfest.htm

Long Island NY  LIMARC          http://www.limarc.org/fest.htm

Middletown NY   OCARC           http://www.ocarc-ny.org/

Queens NY       Hall of Science http://www.hosarc.org/

Rochester NY    AWA             http://www.antiquewireless.org/

Rochester NY    RARA            http://www.rochesterham.org/hamfest.htm

Wallkill NY     OCARC           http://www.ocarc-ny.org/

Greenwich RI    Fidelity ARC    http://users.ids.net/~newsm/dates.html

Forestdale RI   RIFMRS          http://www.qsl.net/riafmrs/Auction.html

Woonsocket RI   BVARC           www.w1ddd.org

Colchester VT   HAM-CON VT Conv  http://www.ranv.org/hamcon.html
   Moved to S Burlington

St. Albans VT   STARC           http://www.starc.org/

Springfield VT  CVFMA           http://www.cvfma.org/

Moncton NB      TCARC           http://www.ve9tca.org/

Quispamsis NB   LCARC           http://www.lcarc.ca/

Greenwood NS    GARC            http://www.greenwoodarc.org/

Drummondville PQ  leCRdeD       http://www.raqi.ca/ve2crd/hamfest/index.html

Greenwood PQ    GARC            www.greenwoodarc.org

Laval PQ        CRALL           http://www.ve2crl.qc.ca/

Montreal PQ     MARC            http://www.marc.qc.ca/fest/fest.html

Montreal PQ     WIARC           http://www.wiarc.ca/

Montreal PQ     MS-SARC         http://www.ve2clm.ca/articles.php?lng=fr&pg=120

Montreal PQ     UMS             http://www.ve2ums.ca/agenda/pub_2007_hamf.pdf

Sorel-Tracy PQ  CRAS-T          http://www.hamfest.qc.ca/

St Romuald PQ   ARESdQ          http://raqi.ca/ve2csq/

St Therese PQ   CRALL           http://www.ve2crl.qc.ca/hamfest2002.htm

Summerside PEI  SPARC      http://www.summersidearc.com/fleamarket2009.htm

Greenwood NS    GARC            http://www.greenwoodarc.org/

Halifax NS      HARC            http://www.halifax-arc.org/

Timonium MD     GBHC            http://www.gbhc.org/

Montreal Area   MARC List       http://www.marc.qc.ca/fest/festcal.html

Canada          RAC List        http://rac.eton.ca/events/upcoming.php

Phila. Area     VARA List       http://www.qsl.net/w2vtm/hamfest.html

USA             ARRL List       http://www.arrl.org/hamfests.html

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17th Annual Eastern Massachusetts Field Day Directory Now On-line

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The 17th Annual Eastern Massachusetts Field Day Directory contains some of the most comprehensive Field Day resource pages of its kind.

According to Bill Ricker, N1VUX, the section Field Day pages offer detailed information on individual field day club operations along with the complete event operating rules and helpful safety tips.

“Clubs which are reactivating a previous Class A or F site can confirm to the EMA Directory by simply putting their pin in at the ARRL Locator – conveniently linked from our directory. I’ll pick that up and mark them confirmed. I would appreciate an email from new clubs in Class A or F, clubs with new sites, clubs whose details on their EMA directory need updating, or who are definitely not using the site they had last year.”

“A major goal always has been helping (and encouraging) EMA Field Staff & Leadership to plan visits to nearby field day sites, as is our custom — and helping us hit as many different ones as possible.”

Email n1vux at his arrl.net address.

 

 

 

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BAA 10K Seeks Volunteers, June 26, 2016

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Brett Smith, AB1RL writes:

Volunteer registration is open for the BAA 10K on Sunday, June 26. The BAA is asking volunteers to register ASAP so event planning and logistics can go smoothly. Please feel free to spread the word with your own clubs and ham friends.

Expect this event to run from approximately 6:00 AM to noon. All you need to help out is a dual band (2m and 70cm) handheld, preferably with a gain antenna. To volunteer for the 10K, sign up with the BAA directly following the instructions below.

  1. Go to the BAA 10K volunteer site and press the “Volunteer Now” button.
  2. There are separate buttons for “Returning” and “First Time” Volunteers. If you’ve volunteered at a BAA event before, select “Returning Volunteer.” If you don’t know your BAA Volunteer Loyalty Number, use the button labeled “Retrieve Your Volunteer Loyalty Number” to look it up. If it returns a Volunteer Loyalty Number for you, fill that in where prompted.

    If the system does not provide you with a Volunteer Loyalty Number, or if you have not volunteered at a BAA event before, go through the “First Time Volunteers” button on the first page.

  3. Complete the personal information.
  4. Group status: Ham volunteers don’t need to join any group. You can answer “No” to both questions.
  5. Assignment request: Select “Ham Radio” from the top pulldown menu on the page. You are not required to make any selections on the lower menus.
  6. Complete the remainder of the application and make note of your application acknowledgment number. Seeing a acknowledgment number on the page is your indication that you have successfully completed the online application.

If you have any questions about the event or the sign-up procedure, feel free to get in touch with me at ab1rl@brettcsmith.org or (859) 466 5915.

Thank you, and 73,

Brett Smith, AB1RL
Public Service Coordinator, Boston Amateur Radio Club

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Special Harvard Exhibit: “Radio Contact: Tuning in to Politics, Technology, & Culture”

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Harvard University’s Special Exhibitions Gallery, located at 1 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA, is featuring an exhibit that focuses on radio’s technology, culture, and history.

“Radio Contact explores those times then and now. Showcasing radio equipment from the Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments, the exhibition examines the evolving technology and cultures of listening, tinkering, and broadcasting. Radio introduced millions to jazz, the comedic brio of Abbott and Costello, the iconic voice of newsman Edward R. Murrow, and the shock therapy of talk radio. Come and tune in to a radio culture and history that is still vibrant and yet being redefined on the Internet.”

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Framingham ARA Looking For a New Home

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The Framingham Amateur Radio Association (W1FY) is looking for a new home. Town officials this month notified tenants of the Danforth Building at 123 Union Avenue that “the heating system in the municipal facility is no longer operable.”

See Metrowest Daily News story Danforth Art Ordered to Vacate Framingham Location by September on May 23, and a follow up opinion piece on May 24 by FARA Director Sumner Wiesman, W1VIV, entitled: Weisman: Framingham radio club losing home.

 

 

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CHIRP Talk on May 25

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Bob DeMattia, K1IW writes on the Minuteman Repeater Association reflector:

The next MMRA general meeting will be at the Northborough public library at 7PM on May 25.

MMRA General Election

James Lee, N1DDK, will be presenting “Programming Your Radio with CHIRP”

CHIRP is universal software that supports programming of just about any modern radio. N1DDK will show us how easy it is to use. Best of all, the software is FREE!

More details & directions are on our website http://www.mmra.org.