Cape Ann ARA To Hold License In A Day Course March 7, 2009

The Cape Ann Amateur Radio Association will conduct a Technician Class License in a Day course on Saturday, March 7, 2009 from 8:30 am until 4 pm. The course, led by Stan Stone, W4HIX, will be held at the Lanesville Community Center on 8 Vulcan Street in Gloucester, MA.

Anyone interested may register by e-mailing Stan at <stan@lanescove.us>. The course is free; however, the exam fee is $15.00.

MIT Radio Society (W1MX) Turns 100!

MIT Radio Society QSL/logoThe MIT Radio Society (W1MX) will be celebrating the 100th anniversary of its founding this April 30th, 2009. In commemoration, the Society will be operating a special event station, W1MX/100, for a two week period beginning on April 30th and issuing a special QSL card.            

Additionally, the Society will be holding two events for Radio Society alumni at MIT during reunion week in June. Details are available on our website – http://web.mit.edu/w1mx/www/. Please spread the word! And if you are an alum, PLEASE get in touch with us at w1mx-100@mit.edu.

 

 

Hams Needed – Two Multiple Sclerosis Walks

Boston ARC logoThe Multiple Sclerosis Society has again organized two local events this year, but no longer on the same day. The “Boston MS Walk” will be on Sunday, 4 April, organized as it has been for the past several years. The “MS Journey of Hope,” will start and finish in Newton on Saturday, 5 April.

We have been asked to support communications for both. The “Boston MS Walk” will start and finish at the Harvard athletic facility on North Harvard St near Soldiers Field Rd in Brighton. The route of the walk will be on both sides of the river in Cambridge and Boston.

The “MS Journey of Hope” starts and finishes at Newton South High School with a 7.5 mile course. There will be several checkpoints, vehicles and medical coverage for us to support.

Each will be managed by a Net Control station, using both VHF and UHF repeaters. Your help is vital for these worthy causes. If you can lend a hand, contact Rick, KB1LYJ, at rpsavage@comcast.net or 781.289.7364.

–Thanks, Boston ARC’s The SPARC, February, 2009

ARRL Mobile Amateur Radio Policy Statement & SGL’s Response

ban cell phone logoOn January 30, 2009, the ARRL’s Executive Committee released its Mobile Amateur Radio Operation Policy Statement in response to proposed legislation springing up across the country regarding the use of cellular telephones while driving.

The full text of the Policy Statement, along with a response from EMA/WMA State Government Liaison Shawn O’Donnell, K3HI can be found on the EMA/WMA SGL web site.

KY1N List of Volunteer Exam Sessions, 02/14/09

                          The KY1N Memorial List
    Scheduled Amateur Radio Volunteer Examinations - CT MA ME NH RI VT
                                  2/14/09
                             Jim, WW1Y, Editor
Date     Time   Contact                        Location           Phone
02/16/09 19:00  Skip Denault, KB1CNB           Fall River      MA 774-644-3469
02/16/09 18:30  Francis D'auria, W1AD          Pittsford       VT 802-775-3033
02/17/09 19:00  Paul Lux, K1PL                 Portland        CT 860-635-1742
02/18/09 19:30  Nick Altenbernd, KA1MQX        Cambridge       MA 617-253-3776
02/19/09 19:30  Louis Harris, N1UEC            Canton          MA 508-668-0858
02/23/09 09:00  William D Wilson, K1IN         Bloomfield      CT 860-869-1059
02/23/09 19:00  Walton G Congdon, W1ZPB        Northfield      MA 413-498-2729
02/25/09 19:00 *Paul Upham, KD1YH              Shirley         MA 978-597-6535
02/27/09 18:00  David Cote, W1FAB              Holyoke         MA 413-575-2950
02/28/09 12:30  Mitch Stern, W1SJ              Colchester      VT 802-879-6589
02/28/09 09:00  Kenneth Carr, KB1AWV           Cranston        RI 401-828-1665
02/28/09 12:00 +Daniel Lee, W1DFL              Danvers         MA 978-352-4513
02/28/09 09:00  Jim Heedles, WW1Y              Nashua          NH 603-673-7395
03/08/09 12:00  Bob Quinn, WV1A                Gloucester      MA 978-283-4660
03/09/09 19:00  Jim Clogher, N1ICN             Brookline       MA 617-364-4658
03/10/09 19:00  Lawrence Polowy, KU1L          Thomaston       CT 860-283-4089
03/11/09 19:00  Bruce Anderson, W1LUS          Billerica       MA 978-851-2886
03/12/09 19:00  Louis Mester, W1CH             Providence      RI 401-263-6045
03/13/09 18:30  Ralph T Stetson III, KD1R      Burlington      VT 802-878-6454
03/14/09 08:45 *William J Needham, K1WN        Braintree       MA 781-843-4400
03/14/09 09:00  Ben Fleck, K2LYE               Falmouth        MA 508-540-2583

03/16/09 19:00  Skip Denault, KB1CNB           Fall River      MA 774-644-3469
03/17/09 19:00  Paul Lux, K1PL                 Portland        CT 860-635-1742
03/18/09 19:30  Nick Altenbernd, KA1MQX        Cambridge       MA 617-253-3776
03/19/09 19:30  Louis Harris, N1UEC            Canton          MA 508-668-0858
03/21/09 09:00  Bill Wade, K1IJ                Marlborough     MA 617-699-3670
03/25/09 19:00 *Paul Upham, KD1YH              Shirley         MA 978-597-6535
03/27/09 18:00  David Cote, W1FAB              Holyoke         MA 413-575-2950
03/28/09 12:00 +Daniel Lee, W1DFL              Danvers         MA 978-352-4513
03/28/09 09:00  Bob Jones, WB1P                Slatersville    RI 401-333-4787
03/29/09 09:00  William D Wilson, K1IN         Bloomfield      CT 860-869-1059
03/29/09 09:30  Michael Murphy                 Henniker        NH 603-382-6889
04/04/09 09:00  Don Tarbet, KD1XU              Bangor          ME 207-327-1453
04/04/09 10:30  Larry Houbre, AA1FS            Dartmouth       MA 508-991-6055
04/08/09 19:00  Bruce Anderson, W1LUS          Billerica       MA 978-851-2886
04/09/09 19:00  Louis Mester, W1CH             Providence      RI 401-263-6045
04/10/09 18:30  Ralph T Stetson III, KD1R      Burlington      VT 802-878-6454
04/11/09 09:00  Ben Fleck, K2LYE               Falmouth        MA 508-540-2583
04/12/09 12:00  Bob Quinn, WV1A                Gloucester      MA 978-283-4660
04/13/09 19:00  Jim Clogher, N1ICN             Brookline       MA 617-364-4658
04/14/09 19:00  Lawrence Polowy, KU1L          Thomaston       CT 860-283-4089
04/16/09 19:30  Louis Harris, N1UEC            Canton          MA 508-668-0858
04/18/09 09:00  Bill Wade, K1IJ                Marlborough     MA 617-699-3670
04/18/09 10:00  Bryce Rumery, K1GAX            South Portland  ME 207-799-1116
04/20/09 19:00  Richard Strycharz, KD1XP       Amherst         MA 413-665-2211
04/20/09 19:00  Skip Denault, KB1CNB           Fall River      MA 774-644-3469
04/21/09 12:00  Adam Woodbury, K1ADW           Bedford         MA 781-271-3062
04/21/09 19:00  Paul Lux, K1PL                 Portland        CT 860-635-1742
04/22/09 19:30  Nick Altenbernd, KA1MQX        Cambridge       MA 617-253-3776
04/22/09 19:00 *Paul Upham, KD1YH              Shirley         MA 978-597-6535
04/24/09 18:00  David Cote, W1FAB              Holyoke         MA 413-575-2950
04/25/09 09:00  Kenneth Carr, KB1AWV           Cranston        RI 401-828-1665
04/25/09 12:00 +Daniel Lee, W1DFL              Danvers         MA 978-352-4513
04/26/09 09:00  William D Wilson, K1IN         Bloomfield      CT 860-869-1059
05/08/09 18:30  Ralph T Stetson III, KD1R      Burlington      VT 802-878-6454
05/09/09 08:45 *William J Needham, K1WN        Braintree       MA 781-843-4400
05/09/09 09:00  Ben Fleck, K2LYE               Falmouth        MA 508-540-2583
05/10/09 12:00  Bob Quinn, WV1A                Gloucester      MA 978-283-4660
05/11/09 19:00  Jim Clogher, N1ICN             Brookline       MA 617-364-4658
05/13/09 19:00  Bruce Anderson, W1LUS          Billerica       MA 978-851-2886
05/14/09 19:00  Louis Mester, W1CH             Providence      RI 401-263-6045
05/16/09 09:00  Bill Wade, K1IJ                Marlborough     MA 617-699-3670
05/18/09 19:00  Skip Denault, KB1CNB           Fall River      MA 774-644-3469
05/19/09 19:00  Paul Lux, K1PL                 Portland        CT 860-635-1742
05/20/09 19:30  Nick Altenbernd, KA1MQX        Cambridge       MA 617-253-3776
05/21/09 19:30  Louis Harris, N1UEC            Canton          MA 508-668-0858
05/22/09 18:00  David Cote, W1FAB              Holyoke         MA 413-575-2950
05/23/09 12:00 +Daniel Lee, W1DFL              Danvers         MA 978-352-4513
05/27/09 19:00 *Paul Upham, KD1YH              Shirley         MA 978-597-6535
06/06/09 10:30  Larry Houbre, AA1FS            Dartmouth       MA 508-991-6055
06/08/09 19:00  Jim Clogher, N1ICN             Brookline       MA 617-364-4658
06/10/09 19:00  Bruce Anderson, W1LUS          Billerica       MA 978-851-2886
06/11/09 19:00  Louis Mester, W1CH             Providence      RI 401-263-6045
06/12/09 18:30  Ralph T Stetson III, KD1R      Burlington      VT 802-878-6454
06/13/09 09:00  Ben Fleck, K2LYE               Falmouth        MA 508-540-2583
06/14/09 12:00  Bob Quinn, WV1A                Gloucester      MA 978-283-4660
06/15/09 19:00  Skip Denault, KB1CNB           Fall River      MA 774-644-3469
06/16/09 19:00  Paul Lux, K1PL                 Portland        CT 860-635-1742
06/17/09 19:30  Nick Altenbernd, KA1MQX        Cambridge       MA 617-253-3776
06/18/09 19:30  Louis Harris, N1UEC            Canton          MA 508-668-0858
06/20/09 09:00  Bill Wade, K1IJ                Marlborough     MA 617-699-3670
06/20/09 09:00  Jim Heedles, WW1Y              Nashua          NH 603-673-7395
06/24/09 19:00 *Paul Upham, KD1YH              Shirley         MA 978-597-6535
06/26/09 18:00  David Cote, W1FAB              Holyoke         MA 413-575-2950
06/27/09 12:00 +Daniel Lee, W1DFL              Danvers         MA 978-352-4513
07/09/09 19:00  Louis Mester, W1CH             Providence      RI 401-263-6045
07/10/09 18:30  Ralph T Stetson III, KD1R      Burlington      VT 802-878-6454
07/11/09 08:45 *William J Needham, K1WN        Braintree       MA 781-843-4400
07/11/09 09:00  Ben Fleck, K2LYE               Falmouth        MA 508-540-2583
07/12/09 12:00  Bob Quinn, WV1A                Gloucester      MA 978-283-4660
07/13/09 19:00  Jim Clogher, N1ICN             Brookline       MA 617-364-4658
07/16/09 19:30  Louis Harris, N1UEC            Canton          MA 508-668-0858

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ARRL Mobile Amateur Radio Policy Statement & SGL’s Response

On January 30, 2009, the ARRL’s Executive Committee released its Mobile Amateur Radio Operation Policy Statement in response to proposed legislation springing up across the country regarding the use of cellular telephones while driving.

Follows is a response from EMA/WMA State Government Liaison Shawn O’Donnell, K3HI:

 

QST MASSACHUSETTS AMATEUR RADIO OPERATORS

The ARRL’s January 30, 2009 policy statement on mobile amateur radio operation is a timely contribution to the national debate over the safe use of communications devices by operators of motor vehicles.

Several states have already enacted laws limiting the use of mobile telephones and other communications devices while driving.  Many other states, including Massachusetts, have been considering such laws.

What’s the big deal?
An increasing number of studies show that it is risky to speak on a mobile telephone while operating a motor vehicle.  Some research shows that driver skills drop as much from talking on the phone as they do from driving while intoxicated.  Most state laws concerning cell phone use require hands-free operation, though the data appears to show that the source of driver distraction is not the cell phone hardware, but the conversation itself.  The ARRL made a wise choice not to challenge the cell-phone studies; instead, they pointed out that amateurs tend not to be as absorbed in communications as people using cell phones or PDAs.  Indeed, even the most long-winded hams spend more time listening rather than speaking–especially compared to the average cell phone user.  (Try and time-out AT&T or Verizon’s network the way you can a repeater!)  The ARRL’s choice to emphasize the lower level of distraction involved in ham radio operations is a sensible strategy.  And the League’s decision to focus on public service communications–especially emergency communications–makes their case strong.
Don’t FCC regulations preempt state regulation of amateur mobile operations?Yes, but only to the extent that the FCC regulates licensing, modes of operation, frequencies, etc.  The FCC does not regulate safe operation of motor vehicles–state governments do.  So if Massachusetts says we can’t drive while holding a mic in our hand, that’s the Commonwealth’s prerogative.

So what does the ARRL’s policy statement do for us?
The ARRL is a private organization, and its policy positions have no direct impact on federal or state policy.  But the ARRL’s opinions, especially with respect to emergency communications, do carry substantial weight with many state and federal officials.  This policy statement could help persuade law makers to grant amateurs special consideration in any future legislation.
What should Massachusetts amateurs do?
As of today, we know of no pending legislation on Beacon Hill concerning mobile cell phone operation.  But we are early in the current legislative session.  Given the steady flow of proposed cell phone/driving laws over the last decade, however, we can expect that several state representatives and senators will file such bills soon.  When the inevitable happens, Massachusetts amateurs should contact their representatives & senators with a request that they adopt the language of the ARRL policy statement in any future legislation.  That would help ensure our ability to continue providing valuable public service communications.
Stay tuned for updates.
73,Shawn, K3HI
EMA/WMA ARRL State Government Liaison

Cape Ann ARA Flea Market, March 14, 2009

Cape Ann ARA logoThe Cape Ann Amateur Radio Association will be holding an Amateur Radio flea market on Saturday, March 14, 2009 at the Pigeon Cove Circle Center. The Center is located at 6 Breakwater Avenue off of Route 127 North in Rockport Massachusetts, on the north side of the old tool and die factory.

The doors will open at 7:30 AM for sellers and 9:00 AM for everyone else. Vendors can reserve a table for $10.00 the day of the flea market or for $8.00 in advance. There will be a $3.00 admission fee for buyers. There will be door prizes and coffee and food will be available on-site.

Additionally there will be a club-run consignment table and donations will be negotiated.

Amateur Radio license testing will be available on-site during the flea market.

We ask that this flea market content be limited to Amateur Radio equipment and accesories only. We will not sell TV`s or orphan CRT monitors.

For contact information please e-mail Dick at dickc911@yahoo.com or call 1-508-269-4941. We will have talk-in on the CAARA repeater for the flea market on 145.13 MHz. There is no PL tone on the repeater.

Clarification on DTV Conversion Program

ARRL flag

Steve Ewald, WV1X, ARRL Field Organization Team Supervisor writes to all ARRL Section Managers:

In early December, the ARRL was contacted by Mr. George Dillon of the FCC and asked to aid in the DTV conversion program by providing technical education for communities.  We liked the idea and opportunities it presented.  But it has come to our attention that there is now some misunderstanding on the part of a few FCC field offices, state broadcaster’s associations, and other broadcast industry representatives about the scope of the ARRL/FCC program to assist in the digital television conversion. The issue is whether or not individual radio amateurs should or will do actual DTV converter box installation and programming. The installation and programming of DTV converter boxes in people’s homes is not, repeat not, part of the ARRL program.

As proposed to ARRL by FCC staff in Washington, the nature of the assistance to be provided by Amateur Radio clubs was that of information dissemination to individuals and groups. The FCC and ARRL believe that the well-known technical skill of radio amateurs is a valuable community resource that can help non-technical people get ready for the DTV conversion (the deadline for which is still not firm -it may be either February 17, 2009 or some time in June of 2009). When the FCC contacted ARRL about this program, they proposed that ham clubs might invite the public from their communities to their meetings, or sponsor a public gathering, to provide information about the program, answer questions, and perhaps offer a demonstration. ARRL views this program as beneficial in several respects. It helps the community; it introduces the public to the benefits of Amateur Radio; and it brings new people to Amateur club meetings who may wish to become licensed once they see what a great avocation we have. Finally, it provides a good topic for a program at a club meeting.

But no part of the program we agreed upon involves having hams going into people’s homes to hook up converter boxes, and ARRL is not asking hams or clubs to do so.

Recently, based on an apparent misunderstanding about the scope of the program, some FCC district offices have asked ham clubs to do DTV converter box installations. So have state broadcaster’s association representatives and some network or station affiliates. If an individual radio amateur wishes to volunteer to do a DTV converter box installation or program the device for a neighbor or friend, or for any member of their community, that is a decision that the individual radio amateur must make for himself or herself, but it is not part of the ARRL/FCC program.

Please also note, there are some state laws regulating low voltage electrical and electronic installations that might prohibit unlicensed individuals from doing this, even as a volunteer. There are also liability issues that should be considered. For that reason, the FCC in Washington specifically assured ARRL that no part of the ARRL’s assistance by radio amateurs in the DTV conversion process involves converter box installations or programming. The ARRL/FCC program is strictly in the nature of an educational effort in a public setting.

Meanwhile, many clubs and groups have been getting excellent publicity in their communities and on regional TV by discussing and showing information about the conversion.  >From community meetings to “information nights,” mall displays and daily spots on television (usually with the weather reports), the hams are being seen as technologically savvy and helpful people.

Pilgrim ARC License Class Produces New Hams

Pilgrim ARC logoThe Pilgrim Amateur Radio Club reported that a recent licensing class enrolled six youths and one adult.  According to  Dana Henrique, WA1KYU, “Three students passed the technician examination, and three students were scheduled to retake the exam at a later date. On the same date, two people plan to take the examination for the Amateur Extra class license.” Henrique exhibited some pictures of the class to club members at the meeting.

The Pilgrim ARC was founded in 1976. An ARRL affiliated club, it is dedicated to the maintenance and upgrading of the Provincetown Emergency Management Office communications system. The club meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the Council on Aging (COA) building, 26 Alden Street, Provincetown, MA.

Emergency Power Discussion At PART Of Westford, 2/17/09

Police Amateur Radio Team of Westford logoThe Police Amateur Radio Team of Westford will present a panel discussion on Emergency Power at its February Monthly Meeting. This panel discussion is a result of the numerous questions and comments that resulted from the ice storm in December and the extensive power outages (up to 5 days) that resulted. Many hams were well equipped to handle this power outage while some were not.

The panelists are: Ernie (N1AEW), Allison (KB1GMX), John (G3BVU) and Hugh (N1QGE). PART’s Vice President Andy (KB1OIQ) will moderate this panel. The panelists will focus mainly on generator backup power for the home but will also include emergency battery backup power for rigs. They will relate their experiences in dealing with the loss of conventional power. There will be plenty of time for questions and answers.

This meeting will be held at the Westford Police Station on Tuesday, February 17th at 7:30 PM. Directions to this meeting can be found on the PART web page at: http://wb1gof.org.

Bo Budinger, WA1QYM
President: PART of Westford
Eastern MA ARRL Affiliated Club Coordinator

The Spirit of “Kids Day”

John Murphy, KB1PHN with nephew DannieThe spirit of Kids Day is alive and well in Hanson, MA where John Murphy, KB1PHN operated Kids Day from his ham shack on January 4, 2009 with his 10-year-old nephew, Daniel Murphy.

According to John, Danny “checked for a clear frequency on 20 meters, then called ‘CQ Kids Day.'” He was answerd by EI4GYB from Ireland. “Danny the SWL was hooked after that,” reports KB1PHN. “He made a total of fifteen contacts in one hour before his voice gave out.”

Murphy added, “Danny can’t wait to get back on the air.”

–Thanks, Whitman ARC “Spectrum, January 2009”

Boston ARC Ham Radio Demo At Zola Center

Boston ARC logoBob Salow, WA1IDA writes:

On Saturday, 7 February, the Zola Center for Persons with Disabilities will hold an open house now that their facility has completed a major renovation.  Since [the Boston Amateur Radio Club] has supported the Center with a Technician course and will assist in setting up a permanent ham station, several of us have agreed to provide a demonstration station for the Open House.

 

The Open House is scheduled for 1200 to 1500; we will set up starting about 1100.  Planned is an HF station (wire antenna out the window) for listening only and full 2M/70cm station.

If you can spend an hour or more to promote ham radio and answer questions it will be very helpful to all visitors.  The Zola Center is located at 20 Hartford St in Newton Highlands – within two blocks of the Green Line T station.  Lunch will be provided.

So as to not overwhelm the staff and visitors, please contact Eric, K1NUN if you can attend.  Email: k1nun@netscape.net.

“Postcards From The Edge”

ZC6UNJ QSL card from exhibitIn today’s Boston.com: Postcards From The Edge: “Long before the Internet, ham radio operators built a buzzing web of communication around the world. Artist Cindy Bernard’s grandfather, Bill Adams, got his license to operate a ham radio in 1923 and kept in touch with operators in distant countries until his death in 1999. Each contact was confirmed with a postcard, called a QSL card – QSL is ham lingo for ‘I hear you.'”

[See also: Ham Radio And The Arts: “Silent Key”]

ARES® “Operation Ice House” Garners Superb Publicity In Local Media

Operation Ice House 2009Members of Cape Cod ARES® led by District Emergency Coordinator Frank O’Laughlin, WQ1O conducted a very successful winter emergency communications exercise on January 24, 2009. “Operation Ice House” involved efforts on the part of ARES members in several locations across the Cape and Islands, including two hospitals.

According to O’Laughlin, “the exercise was designed to practice net operations, NTS traffic handling, liaison operations, as well as tactical messaging techniques.” Voice modes as well as Winlink were utilized during the event.

The effort garnered great publicity, too: the Cape Wide News web site carried a feature article that included over a half-dozen photos of the staff and equipment.

 

Shown here: (left) Tom Wruk and Frank O’Laughlin at the Hyannis site setting up an antenna

WGBH Channel 2 Analog To Continue Transmitting After DTV Switch?

Rich Zack, K1RJZ writes on GEMotoChat:

Subject: 6M and ch2…  take 2
From:    “Zach, Rick J”
Date:    Mon, January 26, 2009 3:13 pm
To:      “gemotochat”
Cc:      “Bryan W1BRI Cerqua”

————————————————————————–

6M and ch2…  take 2

Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Rockefeller (WV) and Ranking Member
Hutchison (TX) agreed on compromise language for Senate legislation to
extend the DTV hard date to June 12, 2009  (might be less??? -RZ) . Senate
Leadership attempted to hotline the proposal  last night to determine
whether the compromise language would pass under a unanimous consent
agreement. However, objections were raised to the bill’s advancement.
Both the House and the Senate were in recess on Friday, but will resume
legislative business on Monday, January 26, which will present the next
opportunity for congressional activity.

A key change is that stations will still have the option to turn off
analog on Feb-17th and will be required to turn off analog TX’s in June.
If the Boston stations actually turn off all analog TX’s on Feb 17th, WGBH
plans to keep ch2 analog on the air until March 3rd with “nightlight
service” to tell viewers where to go for more information and help.  Ch2
may or may not do this at reduced power.  Again all of this info has a lot
of if’s, so only consider this as a potential “direction” towards your 6M
activity.

The text of the changes are attached.
.
——————————————————————————-
Rick Zach, Chief Engineer
WCVB-TV  WCVB-DT  ch-5 Boston

KY1N List of Volunteer Exam Sessions, 01/16/09

                                 The KY1N Memorial List
                           Scheduled Amateur Radio Volunteer Examinations
                                        CT MA ME NH RI VT
                                         16 January 2009
Jim, WW1Y, Editor
DATE 	TIME 		CONTACT 	LOCATION 		PHONE
01/17/09	09:00		Bill Wade, K1IJ 	Marlborough 	MA	617-699-3670
01/19/09	19:00		Richard Strycharz, KD1XPAmherst 	MA	413-665-2211
01/19/09	19:00		Skip Denault, KB1CNB 	Fall River 	MA	774-644-3469
01/20/09	12:00		Adam Woodbury, K1ADW Bedford 	MA	781-271-3062
01/20/09	19:00		Paul Lux, K1PL 	Portland CT	860-635-1742
01/21/09	19:30		Nick Altenbernd, KA1MQX Cambridge MA617-253-3776
01/23/09	18:00		David Cote, W1FAB 	Holyoke 	MA	413-575-2950
01/24/09	12:00		Gregory Fitch, KB1EZJ 	Conway 	NH	603-356-3875
01/24/09	12:00	+ 	Daniel Lee, W1DFL 	Danvers 	MA	978-352-4513
01/28/09	19:00	* 	Paul Upham, KD1YH 	Shirley 	MA	978-597-6535
01/31/09	09:00		Bob Jones, WB1P 	Slatersville RI	401-333-4787
02/07/09	10:30		Larry Houbre, AA1FS 	Dartmouth 	MA	508-991-6055
02/08/09	12:00		Bob Quinn, WV1A 	Gloucester 	MA	978-283-4660
02/09/09	19:00		Jim Clogher, N1ICN 	Brookline 	MA	617-364-4658
02/10/09	19:00		Lawrence Polowy, KU1L  Thomaston CT	860-283-4089
02/11/09	19:00		Bruce Anderson, W1LUS Billerica 	MA	978-851-2886
02/12/09	19:00		Louis Mester, W1CH 	Providence RI	401-263-6045
02/13/09	18:30		Ralph T Stetson III, KD1R Burlington VT802-878-6454
02/14/09	09:00		Don Tarbet, KD1XU 	Bangor 	ME	207-327-1453
02/14/09	09:00		Ben Fleck, K2LYE 	Falmouth 	MA	508-540-2583
02/14/09	09:00		Bill Wade, K1IJ 	Marlborough 	MA	617-699-3670

02/16/09	19:00		Skip Denault, KB1CNB 	Fall River 	MA	774-644-3469
02/16/09	18:30		Francis D'auria, W1AD 	Pittsford 	VT	802-775-3033
02/17/09	19:00		Paul Lux, K1PL 	Portland 	CT	860-635-1742
02/18/09	19:30		Nick Altenbernd, KA1MQX Cambridge MA617-253-3776
02/19/09	19:30		Louis Harris, N1UEC 	Canton 	MA	508-668-0858
02/23/09	09:00		William D Wilson, K1IN Bloomfield CT	860-869-1059
02/23/09	19:00		Walton G Congdon, W1ZPB Northfield MA413-498-2729
02/25/09	19:00	* 	Paul Upham, KD1YH 	Shirley 	MA	978-597-6535
02/27/09	18:00		David Cote, W1FAB 	Holyoke 	MA	413-575-2950
02/28/09	12:30		Mitch Stern, W1SJ 	Colchester 	VT	802-879-6589
02/28/09	09:00		Kenneth Carr, KB1AWV Cranston RI 401-828-1665
02/28/09	12:00	+ 	Daniel Lee, W1DFL 	Danvers 	MA	978-352-4513
02/28/09	09:00		Jim Heedles, WW1Y 	Nashua 	NH	603-673-7395
03/08/09	12:00		Bob Quinn, WV1A 	Gloucester 	MA	978-283-4660
03/09/09	19:00		Jim Clogher, N1ICN 	Brookline 	MA	617-364-4658
03/10/09	19:00		Lawrence Polowy, KU1L Thomaston CT	860-283-4089
03/11/09	19:00		Bruce Anderson, W1LUS Billerica 	MA	978-851-2886
03/12/09	19:00		Louis Mester, W1CH 	Providence RI	401-263-6045
03/13/09	18:30		Ralph T Stetson III, KD1R Burlington VT802-878-6454
03/14/09	08:45	* 	William J Needham, K1WN Braintree MA	781-843-4400
03/14/09	09:00		Ben Fleck, K2LYE 	Falmouth 	MA	508-540-2583
03/16/09	19:00		Skip Denault, KB1CNB 	Fall River 	MA	774-644-3469
03/17/09	19:00		Paul Lux, K1PL 	Portland 	CT	860-635-1742
03/18/09	19:30		Nick Altenbernd, KA1MQX Cambridge MA617-253-3776
03/19/09	19:30		Louis Harris, N1UEC 	Canton 	MA	508-668-0858
03/21/09	09:00		Bill Wade, K1IJ 	Marlborough 	MA	617-699-3670
03/25/09	19:00	* 	Paul Upham, KD1YH 	Shirley 	MA	978-597-6535
03/27/09	18:00		David Cote, W1FAB 	Holyoke 	MA	413-575-2950
03/28/09	12:00	+ 	Daniel Lee, W1DFL 	Danvers 	MA	978-352-4513
03/28/09	09:00		Bob Jones, WB1P 	Slatersville RI	401-333-4787
03/29/09	09:00		William D Wilson, K1IN Bloomfield CT	860-869-1059
03/29/09	09:30		Michael Murphy 	Henniker 	NH	603-382-6889
04/04/09	09:00		Don Tarbet, KD1XU 	Bangor 	ME	207-327-1453
04/04/09	10:30		Larry Houbre, AA1FS 	Dartmouth 	MA	508-991-6055
04/08/09	19:00		Bruce Anderson, W1LUS Billerica 	MA	978-851-2886
04/09/09	19:00		Louis Mester, W1CH 	Providence RI	401-263-6045
04/10/09	18:30		Ralph T Stetson III, KD1R Burlington VT802-878-6454
04/11/09	09:00		Ben Fleck, K2LYE 	Falmouth 	MA	508-540-2583
04/12/09	12:00		Bob Quinn, WV1A 	Gloucester 	MA	978-283-4660
04/13/09	19:00		Jim Clogher, N1ICN 	Brookline 	MA	617-364-4658
04/14/09	19:00		Lawrence Polowy, KU1L Thomaston CT	860-283-4089
04/16/09	19:30		Louis Harris, N1UEC 	Canton 	MA	508-668-0858
04/18/09	09:00		Bill Wade, K1IJ 	Marlborough 	MA	617-699-3670
04/18/09	18:00		Bryce Rumery, K1GAX South Portland ME207-799-1116
04/20/09	19:00		Richard Strycharz, KD1XPAmherst 	MA	413-665-2211
04/20/09	19:00		Skip Denault, KB1CNB 	Fall River 	MA	774-644-3469
04/21/09	12:00		Adam Woodbury, K1ADW Bedford 	MA	781-271-3062
04/21/09	19:00		Paul Lux, K1PL 	Portland 	CT	860-635-1742
04/22/09	19:30		Nick Altenbernd, KA1MQX Cambridge MA617-253-3776
04/22/09	19:00	* 	Paul Upham, KD1YH 	Shirley 	MA	978-597-6535
04/24/09	18:00		David Cote, W1FAB 	Holyoke 	MA	413-575-2950
04/25/09	09:00		Kenneth Carr, KB1AWV Cranston 	RI	401-828-1665
04/25/09	12:00	+ 	Daniel Lee, W1DFL 	Danvers 	MA	978-352-4513
04/26/09	09:00		William D Wilson, K1IN Bloomfield CT	860-869-1059
05/08/09	18:30		Ralph T Stetson III, KD1R Burlington VT802-878-6454
05/09/09	08:45	* 	William J Needham, K1WN Braintree MA	781-843-4400
05/09/09	09:00		Ben Fleck, K2LYE 	Falmouth 	MA	508-540-2583
05/10/09	12:00		Bob Quinn, WV1A 	Gloucester 	MA	978-283-4660
05/11/09	19:00		Jim Clogher, N1ICN 	Brookline 	MA	617-364-4658
05/13/09	19:00		Bruce Anderson, W1LUS Billerica 	MA	978-851-2886
05/14/09	19:00		Louis Mester, W1CH 	Providence RI	401-263-6045
05/16/09	09:00		Bill Wade, K1IJ 	Marlborough 	MA	617-699-3670
05/18/09	19:00		Skip Denault, KB1CNB 	Fall River 	MA	774-644-3469
05/19/09	19:00		Paul Lux, K1PL 	Portland 	CT	860-635-1742
05/20/09	19:30		Nick Altenbernd, KA1MQX Cambridge MA617-253-3776
05/21/09	19:30		Louis Harris, N1UEC 	Canton 	MA	508-668-0858
05/22/09	18:00		David Cote, W1FAB 	Holyoke 	MA	413-575-2950
05/23/09	12:00	+ 	Daniel Lee, W1DFL 	Danvers 	MA	978-352-4513
05/27/09	19:00	* 	Paul Upham, KD1YH 	Shirley 	MA	978-597-6535
06/06/09	10:30		Larry Houbre, AA1FS 	Dartmouth 	MA	508-991-6055
06/08/09	19:00		Jim Clogher, N1ICN 	Brookline 	MA	617-364-4658
06/10/09	19:00		Bruce Anderson, W1LUS Billerica 	MA	978-851-2886
06/11/09	19:00		Louis Mester, W1CH 	Providence RI	401-263-6045
06/12/09	18:30		Ralph T Stetson III, KD1R Burlington VT802-878-6454
06/13/09	09:00		Ben Fleck, K2LYE 	Falmouth 	MA	508-540-2583
06/14/09	12:00		Bob Quinn, WV1A 	Gloucester 	MA	978-283-4660
06/15/09	19:00		Skip Denault, KB1CNB 	Fall River 	MA	774-644-3469
06/16/09	19:00		Paul Lux, K1PL 	Portland 	CT	860-635-1742
06/17/09	19:30		Nick Altenbernd, KA1MQX Cambridge MA617-253-3776
06/18/09	19:30		Louis Harris, N1UEC 	Canton 	MA	508-668-0858
06/20/09	09:00		Bill Wade, K1IJ 	Marlborough 	MA	617-699-3670
06/20/09	09:00		Jim Heedles, WW1Y 	Nashua 	NH	603-673-7395
06/24/09	19:00	* 	Paul Upham, KD1YH 	Shirley 	MA	978-597-6535
06/26/09	18:00		David Cote, W1FAB 	Holyoke 	MA	413-575-2950
06/27/09	12:00	+ 	Daniel Lee, W1DFL 	Danvers 	MA	978-352-4513
07/09/09	19:00		Louis Mester, W1CH 	Providence RI	401-263-6045
07/10/09	18:30		Ralph T Stetson III, KD1R Burlington VT802-878-6454
07/11/09	08:45	* 	William J Needham, K1WN Braintree MA	781-843-4400
07/11/09	09:00		Ben Fleck, K2LYE 	Falmouth 	MA	508-540-2583
07/12/09	12:00		Bob Quinn, WV1A 	Gloucester 	MA	978-283-4660
07/13/09	19:00		Jim Clogher, N1ICN 	Brookline 	MA	617-364-4658
07/16/09	19:30		Louis Harris, N1UEC 	Canton 	MA	508-668-0858
07/20/09	19:00		Richard Strycharz, KD1XPAmherst 	MA	413-665-2211
07/20/09	19:00		Skip Denault, KB1CNB 	Fall River 	MA	774-644-3469
07/21/09	19:00		Paul Lux, K1PL 	Portland 	CT	860-635-1742
07/22/09	19:30		Nick Altenbernd, KA1MQX Cambridge MA617-253-3776
07/22/09	19:00	* 	Paul Upham, KD1YH 	Shirley 	MA	978-597-6535
07/24/09	18:00		David Cote, W1FAB 	Holyoke 	MA	413-575-2950
07/25/09	12:00	+ 	Daniel Lee, W1DFL 	Danvers 	MA	978-352-4513
08/01/09	10:30		Larry Houbre, AA1FS 	Dartmouth 	MA	508-991-6055
08/08/09	09:00		Ben Fleck, K2LYE 	Falmouth 	MA	508-540-2583
08/09/09	12:00		Bob Quinn, WV1A 	Gloucester 	MA	978-283-4660
08/10/09	19:00		Jim Clogher, N1ICN 	Brookline 	MA	617-364-4658
08/13/09	19:00		Louis Mester, W1CH 	Providence RI	401-263-6045
08/14/09	18:30		Ralph T Stetson III, KD1R Burlington VT802-878-6454
08/17/09	19:00		Skip Denault, KB1CNB 	Fall River 	MA	774-644-3469
08/18/09	19:00		Paul Lux, K1PL 	Portland 	CT	860-635-1742
08/19/09	19:30		Nick Altenbernd, KA1MQX Cambridge MA617-253-3776
08/20/09	19:30		Louis Harris, N1UEC 	Canton 	MA	508-668-0858
08/22/09	12:00	+ 	Daniel Lee, W1DFL 	Danvers 	MA	978-352-4513
08/26/09	19:00	* 	Paul Upham, KD1YH 	Shirley 	MA	978-597-6535
08/28/09	18:00		David Cote, W1FAB 	Holyoke 	MA	413-575-2950
09/09/09	19:00		Bruce Anderson, W1LUS Billerica 	MA	978-851-2886
09/10/09	19:00		Louis Mester, W1CH 	Providence RI	401-263-6045
09/11/09	18:30		Ralph T Stetson III, KD1R Burlington VT802-878-6454
09/12/09	08:45	* 	William J Needham, K1WN Braintree MA	781-843-4400
09/12/09	09:00		Ben Fleck, K2LYE 	Falmouth 	MA	508-540-2583
09/13/09	12:00		Bob Quinn, WV1A 	Gloucester 	MA	978-283-4660
09/14/09	19:00		Jim Clogher, N1ICN 	Brookline 	MA	617-364-4658
09/15/09	19:00		Paul Lux, K1PL 	Portland 	CT	860-635-1742
09/17/09	19:30		Louis Harris, N1UEC 	Canton 	MA	508-668-0858
09/19/09	09:00		Bill Wade, K1IJ 	Marlborough 	MA	617-699-3670
09/21/09	19:00		Skip Denault, KB1CNB 	Fall River 	MA	774-644-3469
09/23/09	19:30		Nick Altenbernd, KA1MQX Cambridge MA617-253-3776
09/23/09	19:00	* 	Paul Upham, KD1YH 	Shirley 	MA	978-597-6535
09/25/09	18:00		David Cote, W1FAB 	Holyoke 	MA	413-575-2950
09/26/09	12:00	+ 	Daniel Lee, W1DFL 	Danvers 	MA	978-352-4513
10/03/09	10:30		Larry Houbre, AA1FS 	Dartmouth 	MA	508-991-6055
10/05/09	19:00		Jim Clogher, N1ICN 	Brookline 	MA	617-364-4658
10/08/09	19:00		Louis Mester, W1CH 	Providence RI	401-263-6045
10/09/09	18:30		Ralph T Stetson III, KD1R Burlington  VT802-878-6454
10/10/09	09:00		Ben Fleck, K2LYE 	Falmouth 	MA	508-540-2583
10/11/09	12:00		Bob Quinn, WV1A 	Gloucester 	MA	978-283-4660
10/14/09	19:00		Bruce Anderson, W1LUS Billerica 	MA	978-851-2886
10/15/09	19:30		Louis Harris, N1UEC 	Canton 	MA	508-668-0858
10/17/09	09:00		Bill Wade, K1IJ 	Marlborough 	MA	617-699-3670
10/19/09	19:00		Richard Strycharz, KD1XPAmherst 	MA	413-665-2211
10/19/09	19:00		Skip Denault, KB1CNB 	Fall River 	MA	774-644-3469
10/20/09	19:00		Paul Lux, K1PL 	Portland 	CT	860-635-1742
10/21/09	19:30		Nick Altenbernd, KA1MQX Cambridge MA617-253-3776
10/23/09	18:00		David Cote, W1FAB 	Holyoke 	MA	413-575-2950
10/24/09	12:00	+ 	Daniel Lee, W1DFL 	Danvers 	MA	978-352-4513
10/28/09	19:00	* 	Paul Upham, KD1YH 	Shirley 	MA	978-597-6535
11/02/09	19:00		Jim Clogher, N1ICN 	Brookline 	MA	617-364-4658
11/08/09	12:00		Bob Quinn, WV1A 	Gloucester 	MA	978-283-4660
11/11/09	19:00		Bruce Anderson, W1LUS Billerica 	MA	978-851-2886
11/12/09	19:00		Louis Mester, W1CH Providence 	RI	401-263-6045
11/13/09	18:30		Ralph T Stetson III, KD1R Burlington VT802-878-6454
11/14/09	08:45	* 	William J Needham, K1WN Braintree MA	781-843-4400
11/14/09	09:00		Ben Fleck, K2LYE 	Falmouth 	MA	508-540-2583
11/16/09	19:00		Skip Denault, KB1CNB 	Fall River 	MA	774-644-3469
11/17/09	19:00		Paul Lux, K1PL 	Portland 	CT	860-635-1742
11/18/09	19:30		Nick Altenbernd, KA1MQX Cambridge MA617-253-3776
11/19/09	19:30		Louis Harris, N1UEC 	Canton 	MA	508-668-0858
11/21/09	09:00		Bill Wade, K1IJ 	Marlborough 	MA	617-699-3670
11/25/09	19:00	* 	Paul Upham, KD1YH 	Shirley 	MA	978-597-6535
11/27/09	18:00		David Cote, W1FAB 	Holyoke 	MA	413-575-2950
11/28/09	12:00	+ 	Daniel Lee, W1DFL 	Danvers 	MA	978-352-4513
12/05/09	10:30		Larry Houbre, AA1FS 	Dartmouth 	MA	508-991-6055
12/09/09	19:00		Bruce Anderson, W1LUS Billerica 	MA	978-851-2886
12/10/09	19:00		Louis Mester, W1CH Providence 	RI	401-263-6045
12/11/09	18:30		Ralph T Stetson III, KD1R Burlington VT802-878-6454
12/12/09	09:00		Ben Fleck, K2LYE 	Falmouth 	MA	508-540-2583
12/13/09	12:00		Bob Quinn, WV1A 	Gloucester 	MA	978-283-4660
12/14/09	19:00		Jim Clogher, N1ICN 	Brookline 	MA	617-364-4658
12/15/09	19:00		Paul Lux, K1PL 	Portland 	CT	860-635-1742
12/17/09	19:30		Louis Harris, N1UEC 	Canton 	MA	508-668-0858
12/19/09	09:00		Bill Wade, K1IJ 	Marlborough 	MA	617-699-3670
12/21/09	19:00		Skip Denault, KB1CNB 	Fall River 	MA	774-644-3469
12/23/09	19:30		Nick Altenbernd, KA1MQX Cambridge MA617-253-3776
12/23/09	19:00	* 	Paul Upham, KD1YH 	Shirley 	MA	978-597-6535
12/25/09	18:00		David Cote, W1FAB 	Holyoke 	MA	413-575-2950
12/26/09	12:00	+ 	Daniel Lee, W1DFL 	Danvers 	MA	978-352-4513

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