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

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                                 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

NOTES:
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T = Technician Exams only
Times are Local Time
Please check with the contact person as some dates are tentative!
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non-photo ID's (one with address)
   2. Original FCC-issued license plus a photocopy (if already licensed)
   3. Original plus photocopies of all CSCE's you are claiming for credit
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New England Public Service List 01/12/09

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Listing public events at which Amateur Radio communications is providing a public service and for which additional volunteers from the Amateur Community are needed and welcome. Please contact the person listed to identify how you may serve and what equipment you may need to bring.

The most up-to-date copy of this list is maintained as http://purl.org/hamradio/publicservice/nediv.

**** Every event listed is looking for communications volunteers **** 

Date      Location     Event                       Contact        Tel/Email

Apr 20 Hopkinton   MA Boston Marathon              Bob K1IW marc2009@mmra.org
       to Boston   MA                signup at http://marc.mmra.org 
Apr 26 Groton      MA Groton Road Race             Ralph KD1SM kd1sm@arrl.net
Jul  3 Fitchburg   MA Fitchburg Longsjo Classic    Ralph KD1SM kd1sm@arrl.net
Jul  4 Princeton   MA Fitchburg Longsjo Classic    Ralph KD1SM kd1sm@arrl.net
Jul  5 Fitchburg   MA Fitchburg Longsjo Classic    Ralph KD1SM kd1sm@arrl.net
Jul 25 Devens      MA Memory Ride for Alzheimer's  Ralph KD1SM kd1sm@arrl.net

This list is published periodically as demand warrants by Stan KD1LE and Ralph KD1SM. Our usual distribution is via Internet mail to the arrl-nediv-list and ema-arrl distribution lists, and on the World Wide Web. If other mailing list owners wish us to distribute via their lists we will be happy to oblige. Permission is herewith granted to republish this list in its entirety provided credit is given to the authors and the Web address below is included. Send comments, corrections, and updates to:

KD1SM@ARRL.NET.

We make an attempt to confirm entries with the coordinator unless the information is from another published source. We very much appreciate the assistance we have been receiving from our ‘scouts’; everyone is welcome to send us postings.

Refer to http://purl.org/hamradio/publicservice/nediv for the most recent version of the PSLIST.

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Marconi RC To Operate in Jack Binns Special Event

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Binns official sealBob “Whitey” Doherty, K1VV writes:

The Marconi Radio Club (W1AA) will take part in the Jack Binns special event commemorating the first wireless rescue at sea one hundred years ago, with two stations, representing the SS Republic (call sign MKC): W1AA/MKC; and the SS Baltic (call sign BC): W1AA/BC. These stations will operate on the amateur bands on January 23, 2009 from 0001Z to 0400Z and on Jan 24, 2009 from 1200Z to 2000Z. using both SSB and CW. Watch the DX Summit for W1AA/MKC and W1AA/BC spots. Special one-of-a-kind photo QSL cards have been created for each call for the event.

QSL card information for stateside is via W1AA on QRZ.COM with an S.A.S.E. Business sized envelope is okay for QSL cards. DX QSLs are via the W1 Bureau.

A certificate is available. Mixed modes are OK. If stateside stations work both the W1AA/MKC and W1AA/BC stations and wish a certificate, please send a large 8 1/2 x 11 inch envelope with $1.50 in stamps on the envelope for stateside return only. Certificates for DX stations via W1AA DIRECT via QRZ.COM address with a large envelope 8 1/2 x 11 inch envelope and sufficient USA postage for 2 oz. of mail to return to their country.

This will be a great event. Please take the time to tune the bands and work us.

Operators will be Henry K1WCC, Tom K1TH, and Whitey K1VV.

Marconi Radio Club  W1AA
Email: k1vv@comcast.net

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New England Division Cabinet Meeting Notes On-line

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New England division logoMeeting notes from the January 10, 2009 New England Division Cabinet Meeting in Springfield, Massachusetts have been posted on-line for your reading pleasure. The bi-annual meetings are held approximately one week before regular ARRL Board of Director meetings to allow Section Managers, Assistant Directors, Advisory Committee members and Affiliated Club Presidents the opportunity to voice their opinions and provide feedback to the Director and Vice Director.

 

 

 

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KA8SCP Appointed As Assistant Section Manager

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EMA ARRL logoMike Neilsen, W1MPN has announced the appointement of Terry Stader, KA8SCP as an Assistant Section Manager to liaise with the northern districts.

“Stader will provide additional contact for clubs in Middlesex, Essex, and parts of Norfolk counties,” writes Neilsen. “He will also provide a terrific bridge between my staff and the RACES and MARS communities.”

The appointment is effective January 13, 2009.

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USS Intrepid Museum Ship Tour

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USS IntrepidVolunteers of the USS Cassin Young museum ship at the Charlestown Navy Yard are planning a day trip to see the USS Intrepid museum ship in Manhattan, New York on Saturday, February 14, 2009. The cost, including admission is  $89.00.  According to Bob Reiser, AA1M, the group will depart and arrive back at the Charlestown Navy Yard.  Anyone interested is requested to contact AA1M by phone  at 781 272 6219 or email at aa1m@arrl.net.

–Thanks, QRA News, January 2009

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2009 Boston Marathon — Call For Volunteers

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BAA logoThe 2009 Boston Marathon will be on Monday, April 20. Registration for amateur radio volunteers for the has already opened. If you would like to volunteer, follow the instructions on the following website:

http://marc.mmra.org

Assignments vary greatly and equipment needs will vary with the assignment that you select. Generally, at least a 2M/440 HT is required, with batteries to last the entire day, but please refer to the assignment details or ask the event coordinators (see website address above for names, email addresses and phone numbers). All Boston Marathon volunteers receive a light jacket.

Thanks, wma.arrl.org

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Cape Ann ARA To Begin General Class Course, 01/28/09

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Cape Ann ARA logoThe Cape Ann Amateur Radio Association will hold a General Class license course on the fourth Wednesday of each month beginning in January.

The course will start on Wednesday, January 28th at 7:30 PM at the CAARA club house on 6 Stanwood Street in Gloucester. It will be open to all non-members as well. The course will be headed by CAARA club President Curtis Wright, AA3JE and Bill Canty, W1OKD.

There will be no cost for this course but attendees are requested to register in advance by e-mailing Dean Burgess, KB1PGH at dburg101@aol.com.

“Please spread the word if you know of anyone who is looking to upgrade to General class,” writes Burgess.  “This is a perfect opportunity to do so.”

–caara.net

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Framingham ARA License In A Weekend, March 21-22, 2009

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Framingham ARA 75h anniversary logoThe Framingham Amateur Radio Association announces its License In A Weekend on March 21-22, 2009 in the Danforth Museum, Lexington Street, in Framingham, MA. The $42 fee includes lunch on Saturday and Sunday, a textbook and the FCC exam fee.

The class schedule is as follows:

– Saturday 9 am to 5 pm

– Sunday 9 am to 4 pm

– FCC Technician license exam on Sunday 2 pm

To reserve a seat, contact Ed Weiss (W1NXC) at  508-881-2301 or email W1NXC@arrl.net. Pre-registration is required, and applications must be received no later than Feb. 21, 2009. (NOTE: there are limited FREE openings for Boy and Girl Scouts.)

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New England Area Flea Markets, Jan. 1, 2009

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24 Jan Worcester MA ACM @WPI Odeum @9 free                  Bob 908 672 2841 W+

31 Jan Chelsea ME AARA @Crystal Falls                Bill K1NIT 207 623 9075  

14 Feb Marlboro MA AARC @Interm Sch $5@9 +15/T@7      Tim KA1OS 978 333 1715 W

15 Feb Westford MA Radio 40 Antique @Regency $11@8   Cindie ARC 866 371 0512 T 

21 Feb Chelsea ME AARA @Crystal Falls Rt17           Bill K1NIT 207 623 9075 W+

28 Feb Colchester VT RANV was Milton @Hampton I89x16 Mitch W1SJ 802 879 6589 W+

7 March Feeding Hills MA MTARA @TurnvereinClb       Cindy K1ISS 413 568 1175 W+

8 Mar Hicksville NY LIMARC @LevitH  $6@9+$20/T@7  Richard K2KNB 516 694 4937 W+

21 Mar Pomfret CT ECARA @CommSch                     Paul KE1LI 860 928 2456 A+

22 March Southington CT SARA @HS $5@8 $20/T@6       Chet KA1ILH 860 628 9346 W+

28 Mar Middletown NY OCARC @Wallkill ComCtr        Donald AA2DS 845 342 2056 A+

28 Mar Lewiston ME AARC ME Conv @Ramada $6@8 +8/T    Cory N1URA 207 514 0202  +

29 March Framingham MA FARA @KeefeSch $25/T@7:30      Bev N1LOO 508 626 2012  

29 Mar Henniker NH CVRC @CommSch                       Jim NS1E 603 428 7438 A+

11 April Montreal PQ MARC @CanLegion  $5@9 $10/T@8        James 514 697 7205 W+

18 Apr Manchester NH NEAntqRC @BingoCtr $10@7:30$3@8:30 Charlie 603 898 4821 F

18 Apr S Portland ME PAWA @AmLegion                 Bryce K1GAX 207 799 1116 A+
 
19 April  Cambridge MA           FLEA at MIT               Nick 617 253 3776 F
                 Third Sunday April thru October                        

26 April Lindenhurst NY GSBARC                    Walter KA1RGI 631 957 0218 W

26 April Lagrangeville NY MtBARC @Tymor Pk          James K2JIM 845 427 2702 A

1,2 May Deerfield NH NearFest @FG                    Mike K1TWF 978 250 1235 W

9 May Lindenhurst NY GSBARC                          John W2HCB 631 669 6321 A

9 May Rensselaer NY EGARA                         Thomas KC2FCP 518 272 1498 A

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17 May  Cambridge MA             FLEA at MIT               Nick 617 253 3776 F
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29,30 May Rochester NY ????                         Harold K2HC 585 424 7184 W+

30 May Rochester NY RARA New Location Sat Only       Len KC2PCD 585 671 2424 W+

21 June  Cambridge MA            FLEA at MIT               Nick 617 253 3776 F

19 July  Cambridge MA            FLEA at MIT               Nick 617 253 3776 F

8 Aug Gales Ferry CT RASON @VFD $4@9 $15/T@7       Wayne KB1NKK 206 350 3064 

16 August Cambridge MA           FLEA at MIT               Nick 617 253 3776 F

11 Sept Windsor ME AARA @FG                          Bill K1NIT 207 623 9075  

12 Sept Ballston Spa NY SCRACES @FG $5@7              Al KA1IEG 518 677 3316  

19 Sept Forestdale RI RIFMRS @VFW rt146 8A flea+auct Rick K1KYI 401 864 9611  

20 September  Cambridge MA       FLEA at MIT               Nick 617 253 3776 F

11 Oct Wallingford CT Nutmeg Conv $20/sp $7@9        John N1GNV 203 440 4468  

16,17 Oct Deerfield NH NearFest @FG                  Mike K1TWF 978 250 1235 W

17 Oct Manchester NH NEAntqRC @BingoCtr $10@7:30$3@8:30 Charlie 603 898 4821 F

18 October   Cambridge MA        FLEA at MIT               Nick 617 253 3776 F

31 Oct Waterford CT TCARC Auction @Oswegat Fire  @10 Tom WA2RYV 860 464 6555  

2 Nov Feeding Hills MA HCRA Auction @CongCh @6:30PM    Jim KK1W 413 245 3228  

7 Nov Londonderry NH IRS @Lions Sellers$15@6 $3@8   George N1NAZ 603 421 0940  

14 Nov Bourne MA FARA @UpperCC VoTech $5@9 $10/S@7   Ralph N1YHS 508 548 0422 
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Cambridge MA    Flea at MIT     http://www.swapfest.us                        

Hopkinton NH    Hosstraders   RIP  :-(     http://www.qsl.net/k1rqg/
 
Adams MA        N BerkshireARC  http://www.nobarc.org/hamfest.htm

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

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

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

FeedingHills MA MTARA 		http://www.mtara.org/flea08.html        

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

Marlboro MA     AARC      http://www.qsl.net/n1em/FleaMarketFlier2008a.pdf   

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

S Dartmouth MA  SEMARA          http://www.semara.org/                       
 
Wakefield MA    Photographica   http://www.phsne.org/                      
 
Whately MA      FranklinCARC    http://www.fcarc.org/news.htm                

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

Gales Ferry CT  RASON           http://www.rason.org/Hamfest2.htm       +
    
Goshen CT       SBARC           http://www.w1baa.org/hamfest.html
            
Enfield CT      VHF/UHF Conf    http://www.newsvhf.com/vhfconf.html          

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

Newtown CT      CARA            http://www.danbury.org/cara/Hamfest.html    

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

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

Windsor CT      Vintage R Mus   http://www.NationalCommunicationsMuseum.org/  

Chelsea ME      AARA            http://www.w1tlc.com/                     +

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

Lewiston ME     AARC            http://www.mainearrl.org/convent.htm         

S. Portland ME  PAWA            http://www.pawa-maine.org/                  

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

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

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

Henniker NH     CVRC            http://www.qsl.net/k1bke/                     

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

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://wa2umx.net/_Hamfest_2008.html

LaGrangeville NY   MtBARC       http://www.wr2abb.org/                       

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

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/          

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

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

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

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

Essex Junction VT   Burlington ARC  http://www.vtstetson.net/fest02.pdf

Milton VT       RANV VT Conv    http://www.ranv.org/milton.html

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

Drummondville PQ  leCRdeD      http://www.9bit.qc.ca/~ve2crd/hamfest/index.html

Greenwood PQ    GARC  http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/esmith/GARC/activities.htm  

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

Montreal PQ     MARC            http://www.marc.qc.ca/fest/fest.html        
 
Montreal PQ     WIARC           http://shell.pubnix.net/~wiarc/hamfest.htm   

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   ARES            http://www.aresqc.org/                       

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

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

Greenwood NS    GARC            http://greenwoodarc.org/                 

Halafax 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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Norwood ARC Assists With “Festival Of Lights” Celebration

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Norwood ARC logoThe Norwood Amateur Radio Club assisted the Town of Norwood with its annual Festival of Lights celebration on November 30, 2008. Amateurs helped in providing radio communications, hay-ride escort, and most importantly–synchronized tree lighting.

The communications effort was a joint endeavor with the Commonwealth REACT team. According to newsletter editor Barry Devine, K1BPD, “Many of the REACT members are also licensed hams, and several are members of NARC.”

Despite inclement weather, everyone enjoyed the festivities. “We all received a big thank you from Bernie Cooper for helping to make the 2008 Festival of Lights a resounding success.”

–Thanks, K1JMR Newscarrier, December, 2008

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Algonquin ARC Adds Book To Marlborough City Library Collection

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Algonquin ARC logoThe Algonquin Amateur Radio Club has voted to augment  the Marlborough City Library’s collection of ARRL library books with the new title, “Hands-on Radio Experiments.” The book has been purchased and will be donated sometime in early 2009. AARC donated the League’s book set consisting of fourteen titles to the library last year. It intends to supplement the collection with a new book each year.

–Thanks, AARC QRZ, December 2008

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Algonquin ARC Flea Market, Feb. 14, 2009

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AARC Flea Market photoMark your calendars for the Algonquin ARC Flea Market in Marlborough, MA on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009 at the Marlborough Intermediate Elementary School, Thresher Drive (off Union Street) or off Bolton Street (Rt. 85).

Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Six-foot tables or 10 ft. spaces $15.00 before February 6, 2009; $20.00 later. Tables and spaces include One Admission; Spaces provide own chairs, tables Setup Time: 6:30 a.m.

Information: David “Shack” Haralambou 1-978-333-1715 before 9:00 PM; email: fleamarket@n1em.org Talk-in: 147.27+ (pl 146.2), 449.925- (pl 88.5)

Grand door prize $200.00 awarded at 11:30 a.m. Must be present to win.

See also: http://www.qsl.net/n1em/flea-flier09.pdf

Photo courtesy K9HI: a recent AARC Flea Market

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Framingham ARA To Operate in ARRL Kid’s Day, Jan. 3, 2009

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Framingham ARA 75th anniversary logoMembers of the Framingham Amateur Radio Association will operate in the upcoming ARRL Kid’s Day event on Saturday, January 3, 2009 in the FARA club shack from 10:00 a.m. until 12 noon.

“Bring your kids or grandkids to the FARA radio shack for Kids Day! We have done this before, and it’s good fun both for kids and for adults,” writes Sumner Weisman, W1VIV. “It’s a great way to introduce a kid to Ham Radio. We will put every kid on the air, and they will enjoy talking to other kids,” he adds.

Refreshments will be served. And a colorful certificate, suitable for framing, will be sent to every kid who operates.

Please RSVP to Sumner, W1VIV, at w1viv@rcn.com.

 

 

 

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MA Hams Respond To Storm Crisis

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storm damage, photo courtesy KA1JJM(Dec. 16, 2008) As a major ice storm — accompanied by freezing rains, flooding and strong winds — severely impacted New England on Thursday evening into Friday morning, ARES®, RACES, SKYWARN and MARS operators worked together to respond to calls for assistance from served agencies and to participate in the recovery phase of the storm. As the storm progressed into the weekend, ice accumulations up to 1.5 inches were common throughout a very large area of Western, Central and Northeast Massachusetts, as well as parts of New Hampshire and Maine. [Full story]

 

 

 

 

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Hams, MARS Operators Participate In “Operation Snow Shoe ’08”

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On Friday evening, December 5 and Saturday morning December 6, 2008, Military Affiliate Radio System (MARS)  operators from the Northeast US participated in the  Operation Snow Shoe ’08 exercise. The scenario was a major Nor’easter with 24 inches of snow and heavy ice. The weather results in catastrophic damage and disaster area declarations. Operators from Virginia to Maine to Illinois participated. Multiple communication modes were used including HF voice, military VHF frequencies, Winlink2K, MT63, and phone patches.

A drill objective was to practice station survivability with operations using emergency power and back-up antennas. “Severely austere” conditions of no phone, internet, and commercial power were practiced in some locations.  Message traffic from coastal areas with major damage was passed as far west as Iowa.  Mike Neilsen, W1MPN provided  the point of contact for the MA State EOC for the drill in MA. Reports were also collected from Carl Aveni, N1FY at the SKYWARN desk at NWS Taunton. Reports from Army, Air Force and Navy-Marine Corps MARS members in MA were collected, formatted as “spot reports” and forwarded. This fulfilled another drill objective of sending the disaster assessment reports to provide military and civilian federal response planners with “ground truth” that they may not be receiving from any other source. It was a challenge to co-ordinate the drill around the Skywarn  Recognition day activities!

–Thanks, Phil McNamara, N1XTB

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Larry Coyle, K1QW, Wins November QST Cover Plaque Award

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Nov.The winner of the QST Cover Plaque Award for November is Larry Coyle, K1QW, of Needham, MA, for his article “A Modular Receiver for Exploring the LF/VLF Bands.”

The winner of the QST Cover Plaque award — given to the author or authors of the best article in each issue — is determined by a vote of ARRL members on the QST Cover Plaque Poll Web page. Cast a ballot for your favorite article in the December issue by Wednesday, December 31.

Congratulations, Larry!

–ARRLWeb