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Charlie Bures, WA3ITR, writes:
We have had a beautiful stretch of sunny, warm days but, (of course) the nice weather is ending Friday night. Rain is forecast for Saturday in the morning and day.
After discussions with others and various weather outlets, it is not looking good [to hold a Parks On The Air event]. There will be other opportunities this summer.
73, Charlie
Here is the new ham report as of June 1, 2025, listing newly licensed hams in the Eastern MA Section. Club officials, please review the list and reach out to those in your footprint and invite, welcome them. To all: please welcome these folks when you hear them on local repeaters. Offer assistance as well!
Darin E Larabee, KC1WVQ – FCC
55 Karen Rd
Framingham, MA 01701-2609
Kristofer E Elbing, KC1WSI – FCC
187 Pelham Island Rd
Wayland, MA 01778-2509
Ariana Rydzkowski, KC1WTB – FCC
PO Box 271
Burlington, MA 01803-0471
Joseph M Erickson, KC1WVS – FCC
109 Pine St
Andover, MA 01810-1721
Mathilde P LaGro, AC1UL – FCC
72 Billerica Rd
Chelmsford, MA 01824-3158
Amaury V Gomez, KC1WVK – FCC
36 Golf Ave
Methuen, MA 01844-6237
Xin Ling A Chen, KC1WVM – FCC
36 Main St Apt 11
North Reading, MA 01864-2245
Frederick Van Magness, KC1WSQ – FCC
28 Kieran Rd
Reading, MA 01867-1041
Larson M Rogers, KC1WVP – FCC
16 Edgehill Rd
Swampscott, MA 01907-1104
John R Whitmarsh, KC1WTD – FCC
49 Sherwood Ave
Danvers, MA 01923-2322
Tom U Kadala, KC1WSK – FCC
PO Box 372
Manchester, MA 01944-0372
James F Sullivan, KC1WVW – FCC
41 Carrier St
Bellingham, MA 02019-2706
Tamara Martin, KC1WVC – FCC
12 Longmeadow Dr
Westwood, MA 02090-1079
Daniel J Hepworth, KC1WUW – FCC
101 Beverly St Apt 6U
Boston, MA 02114-2180
Jill Levien, KC1WWD – FCC
24 Grozier Rd
Cambridge, MA 02138-3315
Quinton G Henthorne, KC1WUV – FCC
39 Orient St
Malden, MA 02148-2701
Paul M Amato, KC1WVX – FCC
53 Irving St
Revere, MA 02151-5232
Olivier D Laplante, KC1WTA – FCC
80 Doris Dr
North Weymouth, MA 02191-2002
Max Willer, KC1WUA – FCC
88 Princeton Ave
Waltham, MA 02451-3135
Martin J Colwell, KC1WVV – FCC
74 Bacon St Apt 2
Waltham, MA 02451-4378
Jonathan Millstein, KC1WVG – FCC
92 Cross St
Belmont, MA 02478-3153
The 14th Falmouth Soldier Ride took place on Friday, June 6th, 2025. Fifty Wounded Warriors from the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan rode from the start of the Shining Sea Bikeway in North Falmouth down to Woods Hole and back. The twenty mile round trip on the bike path allowed lots of room to find a spot to cheer the Warriors on as they rode.
Three Falmouth ARA members (Ralph-N1YHS, Mel-K1ELB, and Matt-KB1MLP) manned net control, which was located in the FARA Communications Trailer at North Famouth.
Eight Falmouth ARA members (Barry-KB1TLR, Jeremy-WA1JRC, Jay-WB4KYW, Steve-KC1TMJ, Harold-N1ZTV, Phil-KB1DOS. Henry-K1WCC, and Larry-W1IZZ) manned stations located along the Bikeway, providing rider location and status updates. Henry was assisted by his grandson Sterling acting as scribe.
Community groups were present at the various Bikeway street crossings and at the Woods Hole end of the Bikeway. Members of Coast Guard Group Woods Hole were also on hand in Woods Hole. The groups put together colorful displays and cheered the riders as they passed.
The next [Boston Amateur Radio Club] general meeting will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 7:30 pm, at Artisans Asylum in Allston and on the Zoom teleconferencing platform.
This month’s speaker is Peter, KC1HHO, presenting Introduction to National Traffic System and the Radiogram.
This will be an interactive talk so be sure to attend in person if you can. As always, the meeting will be preceded with a half hour of social time beginning at 7:00
Jeff Stuparits, W4DD, will present “Locating Power Line Noise and other RFI” at the Sci-Tech Amateur Radio Society hybrid meeting on May 13, 2025 in Natick and online.
Description: Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) can be generated from many different devices and can decrease or totally eliminate your ability to hear stations on your HF or VHF radio. In today’s modern world of numerous electronic devices in and around our homes, it’s not a matter of if you have RFI, but of how many devices are generating it and how significantly is it interfering with your Ham Radio receiving ability. RFI can also affect other services like AM radio, FM radio, Over-the-Air TV, DSL Internet, public safety communications, and even cellular telephones. Jeff became interested in RFI about fifteen years ago when it affected his ability to enjoy ham radio for contesting, weak signal work, and QSO’s. In addition to providing information on locating RFI, he will also have a few pieces of hardware for show and tell and discuss how he approaches RFI problems.
Bio: Jeff is retired from Verizon Wireless where he worked in the Advanced Technology Group on spectrum issues, including cellular spectrum optimization and FCC spectrum auctions. In addition to his 20 years in cellular, earlier in his career he worked in Telephone Operations and Air Defense Communications. Jeff’s background includes a EE, an MBA, and he is a licensed PE. Additional information about Jeff can be found on his QRZ web page or in the August 2022 QST Member Spotlight.
The Nashoba Valley Amateur Radio Club‘s May meeting is Thursday, May 15th at 7:30 PM at the Pepperell Community Center (in Pepperell). We start gathering at 7 PM to socialize before the meeting starts.
May’s speaker will be Les Peters, N1SV. Les will speak on Chasing Operating Awards and Logbook of the World. We will also discuss plans for Field Day and some recent events like the Boston Marathon, the Groton Road Race, NearFest, & the Eastern VHF / UHF conference.
If you need directions to the club meeting, please click <http://binged.it/smoogg> here and put your own address in box “A”.
Thanks, and 73. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Bruce, K1BG
978-772-2773 or bruce.blain@charter.net
Ross W1EKG writes
The Whitman ARC Open House originally scheduled for July 12, 2025 between 8 AM and noon has been postponed to July 19.
Location is (still) the Knights Of Columbus, 1195 Bedford Street in Whitman MA. This is an indoor/outdoor event which will include operating demonstrations, equipment displays, and general information about “Ham Radio”. There will be several clubs participating and refreshments will be available. Come and learn about Amateur radio and sign up for our Technician license class which starts in September. Please email Ross W1EKG at bavarianradio@comcast.net or visit our website wa1npo.org for more information. 73
Regrettably, this Saturday’s forecast looks soggy thru the morning until noon or so – – After discussion with Leandra and others, we are cancelling it – –No reschedule because many are not around the next few weekends in May – –
Charlie Bures, WA3ITR, writes:
[The Wellesley Amateur Radio Society‘s] POTA is rescheduled from April 26 to May 10. We have had a beautiful stretch of sunny, warm Spring days but, (of course) the nice weather is ending Friday night. Rain is forecast for Saturday in the morning and evening.
We are rescheduling the WARS POTA from Saturday April 26 to Saturday, May 10 11 AM to 2 PM.
Elm Bank Reservation, 900 Washington St., Wellesley, MA. Park in the first parking area after the road turns left and crests the hill.
Talk-in frequency: 146.58 MHz simplex (range about 2 miles)
https://www.mass.gov/locations/elm-bank-reservation
Barnstable Amateur Radio Club Press Release:
GRAND OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT – CAMP GREENOUGH AMATEUR RADIO STATION
We are very excited to announce the Grand Opening of the newly constructed Camp Greenough Amateur Radio Station scheduled for Saturday May 31st starting at 2PM, in conjunction with the Chuck Wagon Event. The station is located in the basement of the Maushop Lodge. Today’s amateur radio is a mix of cutting-edge computer technology and broadcast engineering offering a chance for Scouts to get a start on a science or engineering career.
This station is the culmination of the efforts by members of the Barnstable Amateur Radio Club, contributions of the American Radio Relay League, and many local businesses and the support of the Cape and Island council leadership.
The station provides an opportunity for scouts to experience and learn about the wonders and excitement of Amateur Radio also known as Ham Radio. Volunteers from the Barnstable Amateur Radio Club will be providing Radio Merit Badge training and Amateur Radio Licensing courses on an ongoing basis.
Amateur radio is grounded in wireless communications, community service and technology experimenting. There are endless opportunities to explore the many facets of radio from talking across town, around the world and even to astronauts on the International Space Station.
Please join us to experience this exciting new learning opportunity for Scouts and find out more about today’s amateur Radio. We will have refreshments and live on-air demonstrations.
The Sci-Tech Amateur Radio Society (STARS) and Boston Amateur Radio Club (BARC) will hold a joint gathering/meeting at NESciTech at 16 Tech Circle, Natick, MA with light refreshments. Our usual Zoom link will be operational if you cannot attend in person. Optional: Bring a dessert, salad, or anything you would like to contribute. Regardless, please bring yourselves in person if possible. If you have not already registered for this event, please be sure to register ASAP today on the Event Listing so we will know how much food to order.
STARS members will conduct tours of the facility for those arriving early. Light refreshments will be served prior to the formal meeting at 7:00 PM.
The agenda includes:
o Around-the-room so everyone can introduce themselves, their role in the club, and what they’re into in the amateur radio realm.
o Significant projects on which each club is working (e.g., Trailer, satellite station; courses being taught).
o Informal brainstorming and idea sharing re ways to grow our clubs and the hobby as well as issues (e.g., Attracting younger members; getting more people to volunteer to lead club activities), etc.
David Marcucci, KC1TLF, writes on the Billerica ARS Facebook page:
I am pleased to announce that our Guest Speaker for the May 7, 2025, club meeting will be Andy Stewart, KB1OIQ.
Andy (KB1OIQ) is an extra class licensee who has been in the hobby since 2007 and will present on the history of the “Andy’s Ham Radio Linux” software collection, where to get it, and an overview of the available programs. Andy is a past president of PART of Westford. He retired in August 2024 from a career as a digital logic verification engineer. Andy also enjoys repairing antique radio receivers and chasing DX.
After the meeting, the recording and any shared content made available to BARS will be added to this post. The meeting will be in-person, at the Chelmsford Bible Church, 128 Gorham St, Chelmsford, MA, and online via Zoom.
As always, the link to join the Zoom meeting will be posted to the BARS email list and should not be shared outside our Club. Are you on the email list? If not, subscribing is as easy as emailing bars-subscribe@w1hh.org and then replying to the robot response to confirm your subscription.
Watching our Zoom meetings requires only a web browser and headphones or speakers. You do not need a microphone or webcam unless you want to speak or be seen. Please go to https://zoom.us/test to test your setup anytime before the meeting. If you have problems, feel free to ask questions on the BARS email list for assistance.
We look forward to “seeing” many of you there on Wednesday at 1900 local time.
Dom Mallozzi, N1DM, will present “A Smorgasbord of Radio” at the May 8 meeting of the Algonquin Amateur Radio Club at 7:30 PM in the library of the 1st Lt. Charles W. Whitcomb School, 25 Union St, Marlborough, MA. Enter from Agoritsas Drive next to police station and use Door #1 at rear of building.
Max Kendall, WØMXX, will present “RF PCB Design” at the Sci-Tech Amateur Radio Society hybrid meeting on April 29, 2025 in Natick and online.
Description: RF PCB design is often considered one of the more challenging aspects of electronics engineering due to the high frequencies involved and the sensitivity of signal integrity. In this presentation, Max will dive into the core principles that underpin effective and reliable RF board design. He will explore the importance of using a 4-layer PCB stackup, which allows for better isolation, dedicated ground and power planes, and improved signal performance. Topics will include the role of copper pours in managing return paths and minimizing interference, as well as how to achieve proper impedance matching for critical RF components and transmission lines. Max will also walk through best practices for feedline routing, highlighting techniques for minimizing signal loss, avoiding crosstalk, and ensuring consistent characteristic impedance throughout the board.
Bio: Max is an 8th grader at Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School. He is the president of STARS radio club at New England Sci-Tech, the president of the 4-H Science Explorers, a mentor at the Medway Library Arduino club and STEAM classes, and founder of the New England Weather Balloon Society. He is also the founder of habtronics. He earned his Extra license in 2021. Max enjoys working with robotics and electronics, and has been tinkering since he was a toddler. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge with other kids and adults alike. He teaches many classes and workshops at New England Sci-Tech, an educational non-profit. He also enjoys reading classics, math, Latin, and climbing. https://mpkendall.com
From Harvard Magazine, May-June 2025:
“As Leo Koerner ’26 trudged upstairs with Declan Deady ’27, a three-minute timer started in his head. Once Koerner opened the door to the “radio shack,” its walls paneled with wood veneer and plastered with Soviet-era maps, he had just a few moments to convince Deady that this endeavor was magical.
“Koerner is trying to revive the Harvard Wireless Club, a group of amateur (“ham”) radio enthusiasts. Unlike the student DJs at WHRB, Koerner’s crew operates two-way radios: essentially superpowered, imprecise walkie-talkies. Harvard’s ham radio station is the sixth-oldest in the country, founded in 1909. But this 116-year-old club is at risk of disappearing. Few young people express interest in amateur radio, with waves (generally) full of old men. Can Koerner keep this time capsule alive?”
[Full story]
The Nashoba Valley Amateur Radio Club‘s April meeting is Thursday, April 17th at 7:30 PM at the Pepperell Community Center (in Pepperell). We start gathering at 7 PM to socialize before the meeting starts.
April’s speaker will be ARRL New England Division Director Tom Frenaye, K1KI. Tom will provide a “current events” talk about the goings-on at ARRL headquarters.
NVARC annual elections also take place at the April meeting, making it a “Special Meeting” as defined in the club’s Constitution and Bylaws.
We’ll also be discussing upcoming events that NVARC participates in – the Groton Road Race, Field Day, POTA activations, etc. In addition, we will also talk about major updates and plans for the N1NC / N1MNX repeater system.
If you need directions to the club meeting, please click <http://binged.it/smoogg> here and put your own address in box “A”.
Thanks, and 73. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Bruce, K1BG
978-772-2773 or bruce.blain@charter.ne
BTW, if you would prefer to not get these announcements, please let me know
and I will take you off the list!
The Massasoit Amateur Radio Association will hold an open house on April 26, 2025 at the Bridgewater Public Library, 15 South Street in Bridgewater from 10 AM until 3 PM.
Weather permitting, club members will set up a station outside in back of the library near the pavilion. In the event of inclement weather, the Judith Gabriel Room will be used.
“We hope to set up a HF Parks On The Air (POTA) station which is a ham radio activity to establish contacts with parks all over the US. We will also have portable radio go-kits and should have at least one of them talking to the local repeater.”
The group also intends to distribute flyers with information about amateur radio and, possibly, have a portable solar power supply on hand for the radios. The equipment will showcase how amateurs can communicate in situations where power, phone and internet are unavailable.
Ross W1EKG writes:
The Whitman Amateur Radio club will be hosting an Amateur Radio open house on July 12th 2025 between 8 AM and noon. Location is the Knights Of Columbus, 1195 Bedford Street in Whitman MA. This is an indoor/outdoor event which will include operating demonstrations, equipment displays, and general information about “Ham Radio”. There will be several clubs participating and refreshments will be available. Come and learn about Amateur radio and sign up for our Technician license class which starts in September. Please email Ross W1EKG at bavarianradio@comcast.net or visit our website http://wa1npo.org for more information. 73’s
Rich Zack, KK1RZ, will present “Comparing all Five Digital Modes Found on New England Repeaters” at the Sci-Tech Amateur Radio Society hybrid meeting on April 15, 2025 in Natick and online.
Biography: Rick was first licensed as a ham in 1966. His late father was a ham, as is his son, K1DRZ. Rick also holds an FCC First Class commercial license. His career includes an RF consulting business; Chief Engineer for WCVB-TV in Boston; Chief Engineer of Television for WBIN-TV; VP of System Engineering for a high-end microwave equipment manufacturer; Land-mobile dealer and commercial repeater system operator; and Consulting Engineer for the FCC on the TV Spectrum Repack Project. He recently retired as an IT System Administrator for Gunstock Mountain Resort. Rick holds a USCG commercial Captain’s License and his hobbies include snowmobiling, boating, downhill skiing, hiking, and many diverse aspects of amateur radio. Rick is currently President of the Central New Hampshire Radio Club.
From Algonquin ARC QRZ Newsletter, April 2025:
The project to deploy a Winlink node at our Marlborough repeater site was completed this past month. George, N1ABC, led the project that was sponsored jointly by the Algonquin Amateur Radio Club and the Marlborough Emergency Management Agency. The Winlink system provides message forwarding communications via radio worldwide. It is an integral part of our amateur radio traffic system that supports our regional Emergency Management services. This new node provides coverage to the western Middlesex county and eastern Worcester county areas.
The node is located at our N1EM/R repeater location on the Sligo Hill water tower.
Frequency: 145.090 MHz
Call: N1ABC10
The AARC provided the funding for the Motorola radio, modem and internet hardware. Marlborough Emergency Management provided the antenna, feedline and their installation. Thanks to the Minuteman Repeater Association for providing the internet access. Also thanks to Stu, W1SHS, for his help understanding the software, Roger, WA1NVC, for the help with the radio programming, and Ron, N1CNG, for help with the equipment installation.
73, Eric KV1J
Marlborough Emergency Management
The Nashoba Valley Amateur Radio Club‘s March meeting is Thursday, March 20th at 7:30 PM at the Pepperell Community Center (in Pepperell). We start gathering at 7 PM to socialize before the meeting starts. NVARC has a special treat in store for you at the March meeting. Dale Clement, AF1T, will be talking about antennas. NVARC has had Dale speak before, but we have enough new members and new hams that we just couldn’t pass up the opportunity to have him speak again. Dale demonstrates practically and visually how and why antennas work. Trust me: He’s entertaining, and you will learn a lot. Do not miss this meeting!
The Board of Directors would also like to discuss possible plans for the N1MNX repeater system with membership, April elections of officers, Field Day in June, etc. So please plan on attending the meeting.
If you need directions to the club meeting, please click <http://binged.it/smoogg> here and put your own address in box “A”.
Thanks, and 73. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Bruce, K1BG
978-772-2773 or <mailto:bruce.blain@charter.ne