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Section Update for June, 2026

- by Jon McCombie - Leave a Comment

Wow, Spring has come and is now almost gone! We’re just a few days away from the solstice, the longest day of the year. It’s been a bit warm for my taste, and we’re still in a bit of a drought. Traffic on the Cape is definitely on the uptick, but the real deluge will start on July 4th weekend. Oy! 

Field Day 2026 is literally just around the corner, and preparations are coming together for HamXpositon in August. Wow, how time flies! Now, on with the show. 

 

* Field Day 2026 is Just Around the Corner! 

Yow, Field Day 2026 (June 27-28) is less than two weeks away. Has your group finished its plans and operating schedule? Tested all the coax, antennas, and other gear? Made your plans to send a Radiogram to your Section Manager (earn bonus points!).  

A reminder to please update the FD locator site on the ARRL.org website, and also the EMA website at https://ema.arrl.org/field_day/. Bill N1VUX works hard to make this site useful for folks in the EMA Section, and especially “FD tourists” such as myself – folks that are planning to visit sites over the two days. As in previous years, I will be bringing around a signed original copy of Governor’s proclamation of Amateur Radio Days. Would you like me to visit your FD site this year? Would you like to snap some photos of the Governor’s proclamation? Send me an email! 

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Field Day / Organization / Public Information

Section Update for May 2026

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Goodness, how I love Spring! The weather is warmer and the chance of snow is nil.  April showers are bringing May flowers, which always makes me smile. Traffic on the Cape is starting to pick up, but it’s still mostly manageable.  

NEARFest-Spring has come and gone. I’ve heard from many folks that went for one day or the other, and all report having a really good time. And HamVention (Dayton) wraps up tomorrow (Sunday). To all those who are going, have fun and please email me updates on all the fun you had! 

* New Version of Andy’s Ham Radio Linux Released 

Andy KB1OIQ is pleased to announce the release of version 27 of “Andy’s Ham Radio Linux.” This popular software collection contains roughly 90 programs which are Free Software, Open Source Software, or equivalently licensed. One can download the software from: 
https://sourceforge.net/projects/kb1oiq-andysham/  

PS: If you’re going to HamVention (Dayton), drop in on Andy’s talk! 

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Clubs / Flea markets & Conventions / Operating Events / Organization / Public Information

April 2026 Section Update

- by Jon McCombie - Leave a Comment

I hope you made it past Tax Day without too much trauma. I think of it as “that’s something I won’t have to deal with for another year.” I hope it’s the same for you. 

Spring has officially sprung! I’m seeing daffodils and crocuses and tulips and all manner of beautiful flowers poking their heads through the leaves. Oh, and the temperatures are consistently well above freezing (yay!). Traffic on the Cape is starting to pick up (boo!) but our favorite seasonal restaurants are getting ready to open (yay!). So… happy Spring to all! And on with the show! 

 

 * Congratulations to EMA’s Newest Special Service Club, STARS 

Earlier this month, I took great pleasure in approving the Special Service Club application from the ham radio club at New England Sci-Tech, the Sci-Tech Amateur Radio Society (STARS), Special Service Clubs (SSC) exist to go above and beyond for their communities and for Amateur Radio .  They are the leaders in their Amateur Radio communities who provide active training classes, publicity programs, and actively pursue technical projects and operating activities. STARS does all this and more. Please join me in congratulating them on their new designation. 

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Clubs / Organization

Eastern MA Section Update – March 2026

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I HOPE YOU HAVE GREAT ST. PADDY’S DAY PLANS!  The wearing of the green, corned beef and cabbage dinner, and green beer (and greern hair?) are right around the corner. I hope everyone has a great – and safe – celebration. Maybe I’ll see you in the crowds at one of MA’s many parades? And this holiday means Spring is just around the corner. Thank goodness! I’m not sure how much more cold and snow I can take! 

 * Lessons Learned from the Blizzard of ‘26 

Well, now, that was a doozy, wasn’t it?! We got 80+ MPH winds here on the Cape, and way too much snow. Downed trees, downed power lines, no commercial power or landline phones or internet for almost five days. From various ARES and other nets I’ve participated in since the blizzard, I’ve gleaned the usual reminders about charging HTs, making sure you have sufficient fuel on-hand (gasoline, propane, etc.). But a biggie for me: Entertainment. When the internet goes down, most computer, tablet, or phone games won’t work.  Don’t count on cellular data – carriers prioritize bandwidth for government agencies. Lesson: before the storm hits, download e-books to your device, and download podcasts and video shows to watch. Or maybe stop by the local library before the storm and check out a few books. 

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Clubs / Licensing Education & Training / Operating / Organization / Public Information

February 2026 Section Update

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(I HOPE YOU HAD A ) HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!   

I hope everyone had wonderful and peaceful Thanksgiving and Winter Holidays. What a rollercoaster it’s been for the past several weeks, with the Patriots in the Big Game (a tremendous effort, it sucks that we lost, but the Pats are back!!) and the crazy storms and cold and snow and icy weather. I’m happy to say my town’s snow removal effort was pretty good, and we managed to not get completely snowed in. I hope you’re in a similar situation, thawing out and staying warm and safe. I am, for sure, looking forward to Spring, even if Punxsutawney Phil says it’s many weeks away. Oh well… 

* YOU CAN STILL HELP US CHANGE THE LEGAL RIGHTS OF AMERICAN HAMS 

Hey! This is important! The ARRL is focused on reducing legal restraints on the ability of American Amateur Radio Operators to engage in the active practice and enjoyment of Amateur Radio.  One of the most insidious and increasing threats to the survival of Amateur Radio and our ability to serve our communities and Nation, as we are required to do by Federal regulation, is the proliferation of private land use restrictions that prohibit the installation of outdoor antennas and that sometimes actually deny Federally licensed Amateurs from operating any amateur radios, regardless of where their antennas are located — in their attics, hidden in trees, or mounted on their vehicles. 

Please, PLEASE take 30 seconds and arrange for letters to be printed and delivered to your US Representative and Senators. You really can make a difference, and the effort is practically free! See https://www.arrl.org/current-legislation  for details. 

 * 2026 ARRL Celebration of the USA 250 Semiquincentennial 

Would you like to be part of the 2026 ARRL Celebration of the USA 250 Semiquincentennial Special Operating Event? This is part of the Year of the Club and the 100th Anniversary of the ARRL Field Organization, along with a yearlong Worked All States (WAS-250). 

For two weeks in 2026, stations located in Massachusetts will operate as W1AW/1. ARRL membership is not required. The weeks are February 11-18 and August 12-21. Full story at https://ema.arrl.org/2025/12/30/2026-arrl-celebration-of-the-usa-250-semiquincentennial/  

 * Falmouth ARA Offers Tech-In-A-Weekend Class

Falmouth ARA will be offering a Technician license class in a weekend, March 20-22, 2026. If you’re on the Cape, sign up! If you’re looking for an excuse to visit the Cape before the Silly Season  starts, come on down! The weather is pretty reasonable, and the traffic will be light! Full details at https://ema.arrl.org/2026/02/03/falmouth-ara-technician-class/  

* 2026 Northeast HamXposition Call for Speakers 

HamX is the ARRL New England Division Convention, and the largest amateur radio convention in the Northeast!  With close to 1,800 attendees each year, HamX draws radio amateurs from all over and is an ideal venue to present your ideas and experiences. The organizers are recruiting speakers on topics of general interest to the amateur radio community.   Full story at https://ema.arrl.org/2026/01/01/2026-hamx-call-for-speakers/  

*  Reminder: New Ham Report on Eastern MA Website 

A reminder: every month around the 15th, I publish a list of newly licensed hams in the Eastern MA Section on our website, http://ema.arrl.org . Please reach out to these new Amateurs and make them feel welcome. If a different list format would be more useful – e.g., a PDF to be printed on Avery labels to be stuck on post cards – please contact me at n1ilz@arrl.org 

* Linux and Ham Radio Class, by Andy, KB1OIQ 

Andy, KB1OIQ recently finished teaching a 4-session class on “Linux and Ham Radio.”  Five (5) local hams attended.  They installed Xubuntu Linux followed by the “Andy’s Ham Radio Linux” software collection. 
 
Over the 4 classes, among the many topics, students learned about generic Linux commands, graphical ways to maintain the system software, and several of the ham radio related programs. 
 
As a class exercise, students brought their ham radios, dummy loads, and power supplies. They connected the computers and radios together and configured WSJT-X and had FT8 QSOs in the classroom using dummy loads (and one real antenna). 
 
Andy and all his students had a great time. Andy looks forward to teaching it again if folks are interested. Follow up with Any, KB1OIQ, kb1oiq@arrl.net  

* N1ILZ for a Final   

I hope you’re all enjoying Winter. It’s been colder and snowier than average here on the Cape. But all that cold and snow is a Good Thing for folks who like to ski, snowboard, ice skate, etc. More power to ya! 

Can you write a paragraph or two about what you’re up to, so I can publish it in the Section Update? Did you activate a POTA or a Special Event Station? Have great fun at Winter Field Day? Some other events? Shoot me an email at n1ilz@arrl.org!      

* For always up-to-date news, please visit the EMA Section website at http://ema.arrl.org   

This Section News Update was brought to you by Section Manager Jon N1ILZ. 

 

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January 2026 Section Update

- by Jon McCombie - Leave a Comment

HAPPY NEW YEAR!   

I hope everyone had wonderful and peaceful Thanksgiving and Winter Holidays. Merry Christmas! Happy Hannukah! Festive Kwanzaa! And Happy Festivus (my personal favorite)! Winter is in full swing, on the Cape and throughout the area. We’ve been getting more than our usual share of snow here on the Cape, and, it seems, throughout the region. Oh well, I guess it’s payback for a few relatively light Winters. We’re New Englanders – we will survive! And the Patriots have made a remarkable comeback this year. Let’s hope we can defeat the Texans this weekend and keep moving on! 

 

 * YOU CAN STILL HELP US CHANGE THE LEGAL RIGHTS OF AMERICAN HAMS 

Hey! This is important! The ARRL is focused on reducing legal restraints on the ability of American Amateur Radio Operators to engage in the active practice and enjoyment of Amateur Radio.  One of the most insidious and increasing threats to the survival of Amateur Radio and our ability to serve our communities and Nation, as we are required to do by Federal regulation, is the proliferation of private land use restrictions that prohibit the installation of outdoor antennas and that sometimes actually deny Federally licensed Amateurs from operating any amateur radios, regardless of where their antennas are located — in their attics, hidden in trees, or mounted on their vehicles. 

Please, PLEASE take 30 seconds and arrange for letters to be printed and delivered to your US Representative and Senators. You really can make a difference, and the effort is practically free! See https://www.arrl.org/current-legislation  for details. 

 

* 2026 ARRL Celebration of the USA 250 Semiquincentennial 

Would you like to be part of the 2026 ARRL Celebration of the USA 250 Semiquincentennial Special Operating Event? This is part of the Year of the Club and the 100th Anniversary of the ARRL Field Organization, along with a yearlong Worked All States (WAS-250). 

For two weeks in 2026, stations located in Massachusetts will operate as W1AW/1. ARRL membership is not required. The weeks are February 11-18 and August 12-21. Full story at https://ema.arrl.org/2025/12/30/2026-arrl-celebration-of-the-usa-250-semiquincentennial/  

 

* 2026 Boston Marathon Still Needs Volunteers 

Volunteer registration for the 2026 Boston Marathon is open and ongoing. If you’ve already registered to volunteer, thank you for your interest in joining the team! 

For anyone who hasn’t yet, please don’t delay! Volunteer registration closes on Friday, February 6.  Full story at https://ema.arrl.org/2026/01/05/2026-boston-marathon-amateur-radio-volunteer-registration-remains-open-volunteers-still-needed-deadline-friday-2-6-26/  

 

* 2026 Northeast HamXposition Call for Speakers 

HamX is the ARRL New England Division Convention, and the largest amateur radio convention in the Northeast!  With close to 1,800 attendees each year, HamX draws radio amateurs from all over and is an ideal venue to present your ideas and experiences. The organizers are recruiting speakers on topics of general interest to the amateur radio community.   Full story at https://ema.arrl.org/2026/01/01/2026-hamx-call-for-speakers/  

 

*  New 60-Meter Frequencies Available as of February 13 

The new 60-meter frequencies approved by the FCC in December will become available to amateurs as of February 13, 2026, along with new power restrictions on those frequencies. It’s a bit confusing, as different rules apply to different segments of the band. The changes result from the FCC’s action to approve a worldwide 60-meter amateur allocation made by the World Radiocommunication Conference in 2015 (WRC-15). Full story at https://www.arrl.org/news/new-60-meter-frequencies-available-as-of-february-13  

 

* Our Section Has a New Section Youth Coordinator (SYC)! 

I’m thrilled to introduce Matt KC1UBH, our section’s new Section Youth Coordinator. Matt holds an Amateur Extra class license. He is a student at Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School and founded the school’s amateur radio club. He is very active in his club and with Amateur Radio in general. Matt is very much looking forward to working with his age-peer group to get them active with the hobby. If you hear Matt on the air, please welcome him! 

  

* N1ILZ for a Final   

I hope you’re all enjoying Winter. It’s been colder and snowier than average here on the Cape. But all that cold and snow is a Good Thing for folks who like to ski, snowboard, ice skate, etc. More power to ya! 

Can you write a paragraph or two about what you’re up to, so I can publish it in the Section Update? Did you activate a POTA or a Special Event Station? Have great fun at Winter Field Day? Some other events? Shoot me an email at n1ilz@arrl.org!     

 

* For always up-to-date news, please visit the EMA Section website at http://ema.arrl.org   

This Section News Update was brought to you by Section Manager Jon N1ILZ.  

 

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Pass the Bill! Have you Sent Your Letters?

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ARRL logoARRL’s push to pass the bill has great momentum, but we need EVERY radio amateur in the United States to send their letters.

Your participation can make the difference in passing this legislation.

It only takes seconds. If you’re a licensed ham in the US, go to https://send-a-letter.org/hoa/, enter your call sign, validate your address, and click the red SEND MY LETTERS button. It really is that easy!

In less time than it takes to make a single QSO, your letters will tell Congress to remove the legal restraints on hams living in restrictive HOAs to put up an antenna.

Follow the link at https://send-a-letter.org/hoa/ to send your letter now!

What it is:

The Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act (see ARRL News 02/07/2025) is a pair of bipartisan bills — H.R.1094 in the House and S.459 in the Senate – which are designed to prevent restrictive homeowners’ association (HOA) rules that currently prohibit or severely limit the installation of amateur radio antennas, even when such antennas are hidden in trees, placed in attics, mounted on vehicles, or look like flagpoles.

Se Habla Español – Pasar el proyecto de ley

Si su lengua materna es el español, ARRL ha creado instrucciones y una página web para que envíe sus cartas al Congreso.

Descargue las instrucciones aquí:

https://send-a-letter.org/espanol/

 

Organization

Section News Update, September, 2025

- by Jon McCombie - Leave a Comment

HAPPY AUTUMN/FALL!   We’re three games into the NFL season, and it looks like the Patriots are not awful: a slow start on the season opener, but a good time in game two, but not so great for game three. I still have high hopes for the season, but I’m not betting anything on any team. 

I’m pleased to report that vehicle traffic here on the Cape has settled down to a dull roar, and with the passage of Labor Day, we’ve regained our ability to turn left onto Rte. 6. OK, folks, NOW is the time to head to the Cape! Lower prices! Less traffic! Plenty of goodness still to be had! If you’re heading my way, please email me so we can maybe have an eyeball QSO over lunch or a beverage (that’s the liquid refreshment, not an antenna 😊 ). 

 

* YOU CAN HELP US CHANGE THE LEGAL RIGHTS OF AMERICAN HAMS 

Hey! This is important! The ARRL is focused on reducing legal restraints on the ability of American Amateur Radio Operators to engage in the active practice and enjoyment of Amateur Radio.  One of the most insidious and increasing threats to the survival of Amateur Radio and our ability to serve our communities and Nation, as we are required to do by Federal regulation, is the proliferation of private land use restrictions that prohibit the installation of outdoor antennas and that sometimes actually deny Federally licensed Amateurs from operating any amateur radios, regardless of where their antennas are located — in their attics, hidden in trees, or mounted on their vehicles. 

Please, PLEASE take 30 seconds and arrange for letters to be printed and delivered to your US Representative and Senators. You really can make a difference, and the effort is practically free! See https://ema.arrl.org/2025/09/18/send-a-letter-campaign-ask-your-representative-and-senators-to-co-sponsor-and-support-h-r-1094-and-s-459/ for details. 

 

* Barnstable ARC Activates SES for Harwich Cranberry Festival  

Members of the Barnstable Amateur Radio Club (BARC) operated Special Event Station W1MA on Saturday-Sunday, September 13-14. The team deployed the club’s antenna tower trailer, which can elevate a 3-element tri-bander to some 40 ft up – an impressive conversation starter for passers-by, and an excellent performer in the worked-all-Europe contest last weekend! Shorter – and cooler –0 days  

 

* KC1DSQ & W1IS Win August 2025 QST Cover Plaque Award! 

Congratulations to PART of Westford members Bob Rose, KC1DSQ & Bob Glorioso, W1IS for winning the August 2025 QST cover plaque award for their article “An All-Band 160-Meter OCF Antenna.” This article was voted the most popular and well-liked article for the August 2025 issue by ARRL membership. This makes it their third cover plaque award!  Congratulations to the Bobs for the hat trick! 

 

* 2025 Northeast HamXposition was a Tremendous Success! 

I had a fantastic time at the Northeast HamXposition this past august. I got to chat with scads of folks, meet some folks face-to-face that I only get to see once per year, and I attended some fantastic presentations and seminars. I’m already looking forward to – and planning for – next year’s HamX. 

 

* KD1CY Honored for 20 Years of VoIP Hurricane Net Service at HamX 

Speaking of HamX, ARES SKYWARN Coordinator and Eastern Massachusetts ARES Section Emergency Coordinator (SEC) Rob Macedo, KD1CY, was awarded with a surprise plaque for 20 years of service to the Voice over IP (“VoIP”) Hurricane Net. Congratulations and thank you to Rob!  Full story is at https://hamxposition.org/2025/08/30/kd1cy-honored-for-20-years-of-voip-hurricane-net-service-at-hamx/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kd1cy-honored-for-20-years-of-voip-hurricane-net-service-at-hamx 

 

* Still Recruiting a New Section Youth Coordinator  

Sadly, our former Section Youth Coordinator, Paul K1YUB, is now a Silent Key. I need to fill this important position on the EMA Section Staff. The SYC requirement and job description is at https://www.arrl.org/section-youth-coordinator  If you are interested in this volunteer position, please contact me at n1ilz@arrl.org  – I’ll appreciate it greatly!  

  

* N1ILZ for a Final   

I hope you’re all enjoying the joys that Autumn brings, including lighter traffic, milder temperatures, and – still my personal favorite – ice cream!! Get out there and get those new antennas up or fix the damage from the ravages of winter. Stay cool and – especially – stay hydrated. Most of all, get on the air and have fun! 

Can you write a paragraph or two about what you’re up to, so I can publish it in the Section Update? Did you activate a POTA or a Special Event Station? Some other event? Shoot me an email at n1ilz@arrl.org!     

 

* For always up-to-date news, please visit the EMA Section website at http://ema.arrl.org   

This Section News Update was brought to you by Section Manager Jon N1ILZ.  

 

Clubs / Operating / Organization

Eastern MA New Hams Report for September 1, 2025

- by Jon McCombie - Leave a Comment

Here is the new ham report as of September 1, 2025, listing newly licensed hams. 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!

Report for 2025-09-01

Amanda R Lamarche, KC1YFQ – FCC
1 Kayla Ln
Pepperell, MA 01463-4204

Corey M Lamarche, KC1YFM – FCC
1 Kayla Ln
Pepperell, MA 01463-4204

Adam Arthur, KC1YGF – FCC
73 Esterbrook Rd
Acton, MA 01720-5701

Daniel I Rubin, KC1YDR – FCC
106 Algonquin Trl
Ashland, MA 01721-1992

Ethan C Geil, AC1UX – FCC
60 Commerford Rd
Concord, MA 01742-1503

Marcus Muller, KC1YFJ – FCC
498 Strawberry Hill Rd
Concord, MA 01742-5436

Sophia M Carlone, KC1YEU – FCC
112 Stearns Rd
Marlborough, MA 01752-6042

Alexander Marrero, KC1YGJ – FCC
PO Box 5734
Marlborough, MA 01752-8734

Theodore B Pepe, KC1YEZ – FCC
9 Stag Dr
Billerica, MA 01821-4115

Christopher G Brock-Fisher, KC1YEX – FCC
19 Whippletree Rd
Chelmsford, MA 01824-1929

William T Ellis, KC1YEG – FCC
176 N Broadway
Haverhill, MA 01832-2917

Matthew D Quartararo, KC1YEY – FCC
40 Baremeadow St
Methuen, MA 01844-5206

Sarah D Carty, KC1YEQ – FCC
PO Box 324
N Billerica, MA 01862-0324

Akiyoshi O Kajita, KC1YGG – FCC
18 Evergreen Rd
Reading, MA 01867-1834

Brent Desilva, KC1YFX – FCC
55 W Park Dr
Wakefield, MA 01880-2619

Jason N Le, KC1YCY – FCC
11 Howe Rd
Nahant, MA 01908-1116

Aidan W Bouchey, KC1YEL – FCC
716 Columbus Ave
Boston, MA 02120-2111

John Sullivan, KC1YCZ – FCC
1218 Cambridge St Apt 2
Cambridge, MA 02139-1374

Ava Silver, KC1YFD – FCC
14 Murdock St Apt 2-5
Somerville, MA 02145-3525

Elias Bilal, KC1YFF – FCC
46 Professors Row
Medford, MA 02155-5807

Donald Luchini, KC1YEK – FCC
101 South St
Quincy, MA 02169-6852

Paul Cerra, KC1YDD – FCC
491 E Washington St
Hanson, MA 02341-1133

Frances H Gaffey, KC1YFC – FCC
47 James St
Holbrook, MA 02343-1807

Tara L Rogers, KC1YGK – FCC
288 Wareham St
Middleboro, MA 02346-2906

Kyle H Antonuccio, KC1YFW – FCC
29 Tip Top Ter
Waltham, MA 02452-8042

Eric G Tighe, KC1YGM – FCC
55 George St
Arlington, MA 02476-7202

Timothy A Duket, KC1YFR – FCC
165 Meetinghouse Rd
Eastham, MA 02642-3003

Enoch Savoie, KC1YDY – FCC
424 Park St
New Bedford, MA 02740-4254

 
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Section Update, August 2025

- by Jon McCombie - Leave a Comment

HAPPY SUMMER, AGAIN!   Well, we’re deep into Summer. Hot days, warm nights. Lots of sun. High humidity.  But we love it, ‘cause we know that in a few months we’ll be whining about cold weather and snow. Oh well! And we even have Patriots pre-season games to watch now (with apologies to those who think of those games as “fake football”) 

 

* Barnstable ARC Activates Chatham Lighthouse US-0158 

The Barnstable Amateur Radio Club (BARC) activated Chatham Light the weekend of August 9 and 10 using three operating positions, 1-VHF and 2-HF, for 8 hours both days.  Setting up on the grounds of Coast Guard STACHATHAM adjacent to the heavily travelled walkway in front of the station, operators greeted the public and explained how amateurs have an annual lighthouse event, both in the USA and worldwide, where hams at lighthouses exchange greetings on the radio.  This was an excellent Public Relations opportunity. Full story at https://nediv.arrl.org/2025/08/11/barnstable-arc-activates-chatham-lighthouse-us-0158/  

Did you activate a lighthouse for Lighthouse Day? Let me know so I can give you a shout out in the Section Update! 

 

* Eastern MA Section Ham of the Year 

The ARRL New England Division is pleased to announce the results of the 2025 Ham of the Year Awards. The nominating committee and judges consisted of all seven Section Managers with New England Director Tom Frenaye, K1KI, and Vice Director Phil Temples, K9HI, participating as non-voting members.   

The judges selected one nominee from each New England ARRL Section. In Eastern Massachusetts, Max Kendall, W0MXX was nominated for this prestigious honor.   

Max serves as vice-president of the STARS radio club at New England Sci-Tech, teaches Arduino, PCB design, and coding classes at New England Sci-Tech, and is the founder of the New England Weather Balloon Society.  He recently organized a high-altitude balloon (HAB) hackathon for students from all over the world, and he has designed and fabricated a four-layer printed circuit board (PCB) implementing a new Radio Frequency (RF) telemetry module that has been successfully used in the field now for many HAB launches. Max has also given public talks sharing his interest in high altitude ballooning and engineering projects at radio clubs and HamXposition for several years.    

Please join me in congratulating Max on his award as Eastern MA Ham of the Year! The New England Division Ham of the Year awardee will be revealed at the ARRL Forum at HamXposition. I hope to see you there! 

More details at https://ema.arrl.org/2025/08/04/2025-eastern-ma-section-ham-of-the-year-announced/  

 

* 2025 Northeast HamXposition is Coming! 

OK, last reminder: The 2025 Northeast HamXposition is coming NEXT WEEKEND: August 21-24, 2025, in Marlborough, MA. This is New England’s premier ham gathering. I hope to have an eyeball QSO with YOU at HamX! Full info at https://hamxposition.org/  

PS: HamX still needs volunteers. Volunteers get perks:

  • If you work 2 x 2 hr shifts: 
    • Free admission (or) 
    • Lunch voucher for Friday or Saturday (no lunch on Thursday or Sunday) (or) 
    • Another ticket for the Sunday drawings 
  • If you work additional 2 x 2 hr shifts, you can get one additional lunch voucher-if you haven’t taken the admission option. 

Volunteer at https://registration.hamxposition.org/volunteer/ ) 

 

* Still Recruiting a New Section Youth Coordinator  

Sadly, our former Section Youth Coordinator, Paul K1YUB, is now a Silent Key. I need to fill this important position on the EMA Section Staff. The SYC requirement and job description is at https://www.arrl.org/section-youth-coordinator  If you are interested in this volunteer position, please contact me at n1ilz@arrl.org  – I’ll appreciate it greatly!  

  

* N1ILZ for a Final   

I hope you’re all enjoying the joys that Summer brings, and – my personal favorite – ice cream!! Get out there and get those new antennas up or fix the damage from the ravages of winter. Stay cool and – especially – stay hydrated. Most of all, get on the air and have fun! 

Can you write a paragraph or two about what you’re up to, so I can publish it in the Section Update? Did you activate a POTA? Some other event? Shoot me an email at n1ilz@arrl.org!     

 

* For always up-to-date news, please visit the EMA Section website at http://ema.arrl.org   

This Section News Update was brought to you by Section Manager Jon N1ILZ.  

 

Awards / Organization

2025 Eastern MA Section Ham of the Year Announced

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ARRL NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 

 NEW ENGLAND AND SECTION HAM OF THE YEAR NOMINEES ANNOUNCED 

July 23, 2025—The ARRL New England Division is pleased to announce the results of the 2025 Ham of the Year Awards. The nominating committee and judges consisted of Section Managers: 

  • Douglas Sharafanowich, WA1SFH, Connecticut 
  • Jon McCombie, N1ILZ, Eastern Massachusetts 
  • Phil Duggan, N1EP, Maine 
  • Pete Stohrer, W1FEA, New Hampshire 
  • Nancy Austin, KC1NEK, Rhode Island 
  • Paul Gayet, AA1SU, Vermont 
  • Ray Lajoie, AA1SE, Western Massachusetts 

New England Director Tom Frenaye, K1KI, and Vice Director Phil Temples, K9HI, participated as non-voting members.  

The judges considered one nominee from each New England ARRL Section. Criteria included, but were not limited to, achievements in the areas of: 

  • Club leadership 
  • Ham class instruction / volunteer exams 
  • Emergency Communications / ARES 
  • Technical accomplishments 
  • Youth activities 

In Eastern Massachusetts, Max Kendall, W0MXX was nominated for this prestigious honor.  

He serves as vice-president of the STARS radio club at New England Sci-Tech, teaches Arduino, PCB design, and coding classes at New England Sci-Tech, and is the founder of the New England Weather Balloon Society.  He recently organized a high-altitude balloon (HAB) hackathon for students from all over the world, and he has designed and fabricated a four-layer printed circuit board (PCB) implementing a new Radio Frequency (RF) telemetry module that has been successfully used in the field now for many HAB launches. Max has also given public talks sharing his interest in high altitude ballooning and engineering projects at radio clubs and HamXposition for several years.  

Max works tirelessly as a teacher, mentor, and motivator to and for his age-based peers, helping them understand why Amateur Radio is cool, and motivating them to get involved. Max’s efforts advancing the state of the radio art are critical to getting youth involved in the hobby.  

For his service to Amateur Radio in Eastern Massachusetts, Max, W0MXX has earned the honor of Eastern Massachusetts Ham of the Year. 

The New England Ham of the Year awardee will be announced in the near future. Max, along with the New England Division Ham of the Year, will be acknowledged at the New England Division (“HamX”) Convention in Marlborough, Massachusetts, in late August. 

For additional information, contact Jon McCombie N1ILZ, n1ilz@arrl.org, 508-246-4982. 

 

Organization

New England Division Update – What’s new? Webinar: August 7th

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ARRL logoPlease join us for an ARRL update Webinar on Thursday, August 7th at 7pm. We’ll be able to give you a summary of actions taken at the July ARRL Board meeting as well as activities in Newington, and by some of the Board committees.

We’ll also have plenty of time for your questions and input.

Here is the link to use to connect to the Webinar:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81014888314?pwd=Czx9fr3buMAoc8zM8PDiSY7agcPUXi.1

Hope you will join us next week!

Tom Frenaye/K1KI
ARRL New England Division Director

Phil Temples/K9HI
ARRL New England Division Vice Director

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ARRL New England Division
Director: Thomas Frenaye, K1KI
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Organization

Section Update, July 2025

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HAPPY SUMMER, AGAIN!   Here on the Cape, we’re deep into left-turns-only-at-traffic-lights season (yes, it really is that bad!). As much as possible, we estivate (https://www.dictionary.com/browse/estivate). But that’s just me HIHI. On the Cape beach webcams, I see plenty of folks having a grand time, and I’m happy for them. 

With more hours of sunlight and a hyperactive Sol, propagation has gotten squirrely. I participate in a daily, first call district on 40m. One day, the net only worked with the help of a gracious ham in South Carolina who acted as a relay, since none of us could hear each other, but he could hear everyone! Crazy! Please, send me your “crazy band conditions” stories, for inclusion in the next Section Update. OK, on with it! 

 

* Field Day 2025: SM’s Report 

Field Day 2025 has come and gone, and I believe it was an unqualified success. I hope you had as much fun as I had! Over the FD weekend, I visited 10 FD sites, from Cape Ann to Cape Cod, and a bunch of them in between. What a rush! I’m proud of – and thrilled by – ALL the clubs in our section. I wish I could use the Starship Enterprise transporter to visit every one of you, and not just for FD. A few highlights: 

The Cape Ann Amateur Radio Association has an outstanding clubhouse that doubles as an Emergency Operations Center (EOC), enabling them to operate FD as Class F. What a fantastic setup! 

New England Sci-Tech is (at least) one of the crown jewels of our section, if not the entire USA. As always, the team hosted a fantastic Field Day experience. The fully decked-out emergency communications trailer was in use and on display, and there were countless younger hams – and their parents – enjoying Field Day. What a treat! 

And finally, a tip o’ the hat to the Brooksby Village Amateur Radio Club, who mounted a Field Day 2025 operation. Brooksby Village is a senior living community located in Peabody, MA. Hams at Brooksby are re-energizing their club after the passing of the club’s president. Clubs like this one are an important part of keeping the hobby alive. Well done, gents! 

 

* FD Proclamation 

Once again, a big tip o’ the hat and a serious thank-you to our State Government Liaison (SGL) Steve KC1KEZ, for his efforts to get an official Proclamation from MA’s governor, Maura Healey, officially recognizing June 28-29 as Amateur Radio Field Day in MA. I took an original copy of the proclamation with me on my FD site visits, and it was a big hit. Thanks again, Steve! 

 

* 2025 Northeast HamXposition is Coming! 

Mark your calendars! The 2025 Northeast HamXposition is coming SOON: August 21-24, 2025, in Marlborough, MA. This is New England’s premier ham gathering. I hope to have an eyeball QSO with YOU at HamX! Full info at https://hamxposition.org/  

PS: HamX still needs volunteers. Volunteers get perks: 

  • If you work 2 x 2 hr shifts: 
    • Free admission (or)
    • Lunch voucher for Friday or Saturday (no lunch on Thursday or Sunday) (or)
    • Another ticket for the Sunday drawings
  • If you work additional 2 x 2 hr shifts, you can get one additional lunch voucher-if you haven’t taken the admission option. 

Volunteer at https://registration.hamxposition.org/volunteer/ ) 

 

* Still Recruiting a New Section Youth Coordinator  

Sadly, our former Section Youth Coordinator, Paul K1YUB, is now a Silent Key. I need to fill this important position on the EMA Section Staff. The SYC requirement and job description is at https://www.arrl.org/section-youth-coordinator  If you are interested in this volunteer position, please contact me at n1ilz@arrl.org  – I’ll appreciate it greatly!  

  

* N1ILZ for a Final   

I hope you’re all enjoying the joys that Summer brings, and – did I mention this last time? – ice cream!! Get out there and get those new antennas up or fix the damage from the ravages of winter. Stay cool and – especially – stay hydrated. Most of all, get on the air and have fun! 

Can you write a paragraph or two about what you’re up to, so I can publish it in the Section Update? Do you have fun stories and pictures from Field Day? Did you activate a POTA? Some other event? Shoot me an email at n1ilz@arrl.org!     

 

* For always up-to-date news, please visit the EMA Section website at http://ema.arrl.org   

This Section News Update was brought to you by Section Manager Jon N1ILZ.  

 

Field Day / Organization

June 2025 Section Update

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HAPPY SUMMER!   Wow, time has really flown by quickly. It’s hard to believe it’s officially Summer, but the temperatures are getting reasonable, the flowers are blooming, the pollen level is beyond crazy, and allergy meds have become a required part of the daily regimen! And here on the Cape, the inevitable deluge of tourists has begun. It’s now nearly impossible to make left turns, with the increased traffic. But our favorite restaurants have awakened from their winter slumber and are open once again. Let Summer begin! 

* Field Day is June 28-29 – SOON! 

I hope your plan for Field Day 2025 is coming along! It’s coming up quickly – June 28-29 this year. The League has all manner of materials to help you and your club get started, including the FD site locator, and the 2025 ARRL Field Day Public Relations Kit [PDF] at https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zMzEwNjY0JnA9MSZ1PTUyNDYxMTkzMiZsaT0zNzcwMTg1MA/index.html   to get you started – including a press release template that you can use for your activation. Full details at https://arrl.org/field-day  

I am finalizing my plans to visit as many Field Day sites in person as I can fit in. I’ll be starting Saturday morning in northeast MA, then making my way through the section over Saturday and Sunday. Please, PLEASE register your FD site on the FD site locator on the ARRL website so I can plan my journey. I’m very much looking forward to seeing so many of you! If you especially want me to stop by your FD site, please email me at n1ilz@arrl.org and let me know where you’ll be and your hours of operation. 

* Governor’s FD Proclamation 

A big tip o’ the hat and a serious thank-you to our State Government Liaison (SGL) Steve KC1KEZ, for his efforts to get an official Proclamation from MA’s governor, Maura Healey, officially recognizing June 28-29 as Amateur Radio Field Day in MA. I will have an original copy of the proclamation with me on my FD site visits, as will WMA Section Manager Ray AA1SE, and New England Division Vice Director Phil K9HI. 

* Boy Scout Camp Greenough Amateur Radio Station Grand Opening 

The Barnstable Amateur Radio Club is 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.   

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. More details at https://ema.arrl.org/2025/05/07/camp-greenough-amateur-radio-station-grand-opening-yarmouth-port-may-31-2025/ 

* 2025 Northeast HamXposition is Coming! 

Mark your calendars! The 2025 Northeast HamXposition is not that far away: August 21-24, 2025, in Marlborough, MA. This is New England’s premier ham gathering. I hope to have an eyeball QSO with all of you at HamX! Full info at https://hamxposition.org/  

* Thanks to N1WBV and W1IZZ for Help Maintaining EMA Section Website 

A huge thank you to Ben N1WBV and Larry W1IZZ for answering my call for help with keeping the EMA website up to date. Between them they’re connected to just about every club in Eastern MA, and they’ve been doing a fantastic job keeping the EMA website fresh with news and current events. Thanks again, guys!  

*  Virtual NTS Traffic Net Going Strong 

Many Technician class amateurs miss out on fun and skills learning of traffic handling because they reside in areas of the country where local traffic nets on VHF repeaters don’t exist. The Virtual NTS Traffic Net (VNTN) seeks to address this problem with the creation of a Zoom-based local traffic net that can be accessed by anyone with an internet connection.   

The Net meets weekly, and held its inaugural session on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM ET. The VNTN URL is: https://bitl.to/3xj4 The net will be changing time to 8 PM ET soon – stay tuned for details. 

Full details at https://ema.arrl.org/2025/03/05/virtual-nts-traffic-net-begins-march-5-2025/  

* Still Recruiting a New Section Youth Coordinator  

Sadly, our former Section Youth Coordinator, Paul K1YUB, is now a Silent Key. I need to fill this important position on the EMA Section Staff. The SYC requirement and job description is at https://www.arrl.org/section-youth-coordinator  If you are interested in this volunteer position, please contact me at n1ilz@arrl.org  – I’ll appreciate it greatly!  

* N1ILZ for a Final   

I hope you’re all enjoying the joys that Summer brings, with warmer weather, no more snow, and – lest I forget – ice cream!! Get out there and get those new antennas up or fix the damage from the ravages of winter. Stay cool and hydrated. Most of all, get on the air and have fun! 

Can you write a paragraph or two about what you’re up to, so I can publish it in the Section Update? Shoot me an email at n1ilz@arrl.org!     

* For always up-to-date news, please visit the EMA Section website at http://ema.arrl.org   

This Section News Update was brought to you by Section Manager Jon N1ILZ.  

 

Organization

New MA State Government Liaison Appointed

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Jon McCombie, N1ILZ, writes:
 
I’m pleased to announce that WMA Section Manager Ray Lajoie, AA1SE, has appointed Steve Berian, KC1KEZ, to the position State Government Liaison. Steve will serve both the EMA and WMA sections. KC1KEZ replaces Steve Boyson, N1VLG (SK). Though KC1KEZ is a Western MA appointment, he will serve both WMA and EMA sections. 
 
Please join me in welcoming KC1KEZ to the position and thanking AA1SE for filling this important position.
 
73 de Jon McC.,  N1ILZ 
Eastern MA Section Manager

May 2024 Section News

It’s mid-May already! Got those gardens planted? Antenna raising parties planned? Are you looking forward to a Really Good Time at HamVention in Dayton? [Attending HamVention is high on my personal bucket list. I’ve been meaning to go for several years now … maybe next year!]  

* Send Me Your HamVention Stories 

Speaking of HamVention, if you are going/went, shoot me an email about your experience. Did you find a priceless piece of equipment? Did you attend a particularly interesting talk or seminar? I’d like to know and share some of the cool stories in next month’s Section Update. 

* Inexpensive DIY EchoLink Interface 

The Wellesley Amateur Radio Society (W1TKZ) has been experimenting with a new method of interfacing the club’s analog repeater system to EchoLink.  The MicroLink project has created a low-cost PCB that bridges a repeater to the EchoLink network using a mobile rig. More information is here: https://github.com/brucemack/microlink.  If anyone in EMA is interested in giving this a try, drop a line to Bruce MacKinnon, KC1FSZ. 

* ARRL Field Day is Coming Soon! 

I hope everyone is as excited about Field Day as I am, coming up Jun 21-23. As in previous years, we have coordinated with Governor Healey to have an official proclamation of Jun 22, 2024, as Amateur Radio Day. I will be visiting as many EMA Field Day sites as I can this year, to say “hi” and to show off the proclamation. If you haven’t registered your FD site in the ARRL FD Site locator, please do so soon! 

* Citizen Scientists Gathered Information During the Eclipse 

Thanks to those who participated in the Solar Eclipse QSO Party (SEQP) and otherwise contributed data about the eclipse. Special tips o’ the hat to Larry W1IZZ and Dave K1HRV who emailed me about propagation enhancements he observed right around the time of the eclipse maximum.  Thanks, guys, I find this stuff very interesting!

* MA Operators (Still) Needed for 2024 Thirteen Colonies Special Event 

The planning for the 2024 13 Colonies Special Event stations is underway.  Larry Krainson, W1AST, is looking for ops for K2H Massachusetts. The event runs from July 1 to July 7 and is usable on all frequencies and all modes. You just need to keep a log that you can submit to W1AST right after the event ends. More details at https://ema.arrl.org/2024/04/01/operators-needed-for-2024-ma-thirteen-colonies-special-event-station/.

* Club Commission Program Updated for 2024 

The League updated the Club Commission program for 2024. When an existing ARRL member renews through your club, the club earns a $5 commission, as before. NEW ARRL memberships earn a $20 commission for the club.  Complete details are at https://www.arrl.org/affiliated-club-benefits.

* With Help from Local Ham Club, Differently Abled Hams Build a Kit 

On a rainy Saturday April 20, members of the Zola-Middlesex amateur radio club gathered at the Brigham House in Newton Massachusetts to build a kit! In attendance were several Wellesley ARC members. The Zola gang consists of hams who have sight and emotional impairments. Full details at https://ema.arrl.org/2024/04/25/the-zola-gang-builds-a-kit.

* Club Grant Program Update 

ARRL is ramping up for another round of the very popular Club Grant Program in 2024.  As in 2023, clubs will be invited to submit applications for grants of up to $25,000 for outreach (especially to youth), STEM activities, etc. Stand by for more information as available. 

* HamXpo is Coming! 

Mark the dates, August 22-25, 2024! The 2024 edition of HamXposition is coming, and it’s shaping up to be bigger and better than ever. Several top-tier amateur radio vendors recently committed to the show. And the lineup of technical talks/seminars/workshops is set to rival HamVention (Dayton) in terms of breadth and depth of topics. I hope to see you in person there! Full details at https://hamxposition.org .

*  Updated Version of Andy’s Ham Radio Linux Available 

On April 17th, Andy (KB1OIQ) Stewart released version 0.1alpha of “Andy’s Ham Radio Linux” for the Raspberry Pi 5.  This popular software collection has been available for many years.  For more information visit https://sourceforge.net/projects/kb1oiq-andysham/files/raspberry_pi/0.1alpha/.

In addition, one can hear more about “Andy’s Ham Radio Linux” by listening to episode 779 of the FLOSS Weekly podcast on Hackaday: https://hackaday.com/2024/04/17/floss-weekly-episode-779-errata-prevention-specialist/.

Lastly, KB1OIQ will be presenting in May at the Dayton Hamvention and at HamXposition in August 2024. 

* Central States VHF Society 2024 Conference 

[Not in the EMA Section, but worth mentioning …] 

The Central States VHF Society 2024 Conference is coming up July 25-27, 2024 The registration link is: https://www.csvhfs.org/index.php/annual-conference/2024-annual-conference-registration. Room Reservation link is: https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/G9668829. Note that we have a special conference room rate when you use the link.

Convention web site at: https://2024.csvhfs.org/ 

* Most Excellent Achievement by Wayne AG1A 

 Wayne AG1A, a Life Member of ARRL and of AMSAT, added another award to his already very impressive list of awards: WAS-satellite! Wayne currently holds 10-Band WAS, 9-Band DXCC and a slew of other awards.  Please join me in congratulating Wayne on this most impressive achievement. 

* N1ILZ for a Final  

Stay safe and dry out there!  It’s a wonderful time of year, as we all wake up from our winter snooze, and get to work on all those outdoor projects pent up from the past winter.  

Can you write a paragraph or two about what you’re up to, so I can publish it in the Section Update? Let me know via email at n1ilz@arrl.org!  

* For always up-to-date news, please visit the EMA Section website at http://ema.arrl.org.

. This Section News Update is brought to you by Section Manager Jon N1ILZ.


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Section Manager: Jon W McCombie, N1ILZ
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April 2024 Section News

It’s mid-April already! I hope everyone enjoyed the eclipse last week!  It was very interesting out here on the Cape, though we only peaked at about 94% occlusion. The reports — and photos — from folks who travelled to VT or NH or NY to get the totality experience are spectacular. Everyone said it was worth it, even if they were caught in hours-long traffic jams coming home. I hope I’m still on the green side of the turf when the next total eclipse comes around in 20-ish years.  

* Citizen Scientists Gathered Information During the Eclipse 

Did you participate in the Solar Eclipse QSO Party? Please email me (n1ilz@arrl.org) a few words about your experience — did you notice any interesting band openings — or closings? I’d like to hear from you so I can publish a summary in next month’s Section Update. 

* MA Operators Needed for 2024 Thirteen Colonies Special Event 

The planning for the 2024 13 Colonies Special Event stations is in motion.  Larry Krainson, W1AST, is looking for more ops for K2H Massachusetts. The event runs from July 1 to July 7 and is usable on all frequencies and all modes. You just need to keep a log that you can submit to W1AST right after the event ends. More details at https://ema.arrl.org/2024/04/01/operators-needed-for-2024-ma-thirteen-colonies-special-event-station/

* Club Grant Program Update 

ARRL is ramping up for another round of the very popular Club Grant Program in 2024.  As before, clubs will be invited to submit applications for grants of up to $25,000 for the purpose of outreach (especially to youth), STEM activities, etc. Stand by for more information as it comes available. 

* International Marconi Day 2024 is April 27 

This year, International Marconi Day (IMD) is on April 27. Italian inventor and electrical engineer Guglielmo Giovanni Maria Marconi was born on April 25, 1874, and is credited for inventing the radiotelegraph system, creating Marconi’s law, and sending the first wireless transmission over the open sea. 

Stations in the United States, including Marconi Cape Cod Radio Club, KM1CC, in Massachusetts, are already registering for the event. KM1CC hosts several on-air events each year to keep the accomplishments and story of Marconi and his wireless station site in South Wellfleet alive.  Come see us in person on the Cape or work us on the air! More details at https://nediv.arrl.org/2024/03/22/international-marconi-day-2024/  

* Nashua Area Radio Society Ham Bootcamp Coming Up on May 11th 

The Nashua Area Radio Society will be holding an online Ham Bootcamp on Saturday, May 11th from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Eastern Time. 

Ham Bootcamp is a program to help new, inactive, and prospective hams gain the skills and information that they need to Get On The Air.  It is open to any interested Ham or Prospective Ham in the US and Canada and there is no charge to attendees. Full details at https://nediv.arrl.org/2024/04/06/nashua-area-radio-society-ham-bootcamp-coming-up-on-may-11th/

* Updated ARRL Library Book Program 

I included this last month, but it’s worth repeating. Would you or your club like to donate Amateur Radio books to a local library, school, college, student radio club, etc.? ARRL has updated its Library Book Program. The set includes the most popular ARRL publications. Details at https://www.arrl.org/library-book-set  

* N1ILZ for a Final  

 Stay safe and dry out there with all those April showers. It’s a wonderful time of year, as we all wake up from our winter snooze, and get to work on all those outdoor projects pent up from the past winter. 

Can you write a paragraph or two about what you’re up to, so I can publish it in the Section Update? Let me know via email at n1ilz@arrl.org!  

 * For always up-to-date news, please visit the EMA Section website at http://ema.arrl.org  

This Section News Update is brought to you by  Section Manager Jon N1ILZ.

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ARRL Eastern Massachusetts Section
Section Manager: Jon W McCombie, N1ILZ
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Organization

ARRL Service Disruption

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Fred Kemmerer, AB1OC, writes:

Hello everyone,

Many of you have probably noticed that several ARRL online services and the HQ phone system have been down. The ARRL is working as quickly as possible to restore all services, and progress is being made. You can see the current status of the restoration at this link –

http://www.arrl.org/news/arrl-systems-service-disruption

You can check this link periodically for further updates. It will likely take some time to get everything fully back up and running. We appreciate your patience.

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Director: Fred Kemmerer, AB1OC
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