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Eastern Area NTS Digital Report Jan 2009
Eastern Area NTS Digital Report January 2009
Station Received Forwarded TOTAL Function
W1GMF 3246 3246 6492 1RN DRS
WX4J 737 968 1705 4RN MBO
N2LTC 818 803 1621 2RN MBO
KW1U 404 648 1052 1RN MBO
W8UL 359 358 717 8RN MBO
W4UEF 257 275 532 NC DRS
WA4ZXV 212 180 392 4RN MBO
WB2FTX 183 189 372 2RN MBO EADC
NM1K 127 131 258 1RN DRS
N1UMJ 69 168 237 1RN DRS
W4NBF 100 141 241 FL DRS
N3SW 97 74 171 3RN DRS
KA4FZI 133 0 133 FL DRS
VE3GT 1 53 54 EC DRS
N2GS 40 6 46 NJ DRS
VA3PM 20 20 40 EC DRS
N1JX 1 14 15 NJ DRS
W2MGT 1 4 5 NJ DRS
KC8FWD 1 1 2 8RN DRS
TOTAL 14085
Cape Ann ARA Flea Market, March 14, 2009
The Cape Ann Amateur Radio Association will be holding an Amateur Radio flea market on Saturday, March 14, 2009 at the Pigeon Cove Circle Center. The Center is located at 6 Breakwater Avenue off of Route 127 North in Rockport Massachusetts, on the north side of the old tool and die factory.
The doors will open at 7:30 AM for sellers and 9:00 AM for everyone else. Vendors can reserve a table for $10.00 the day of the flea market or for $8.00 in advance. There will be a $3.00 admission fee for buyers. There will be door prizes and coffee and food will be available on-site.
Additionally there will be a club-run consignment table and donations will be negotiated.
Amateur Radio license testing will be available on-site during the flea market.
We ask that this flea market content be limited to Amateur Radio equipment and accesories only. We will not sell TV`s or orphan CRT monitors.
For contact information please e-mail Dick at dickc911@yahoo.com or call 1-508-269-4941. We will have talk-in on the CAARA repeater for the flea market on 145.13 MHz. There is no PL tone on the repeater.
Clarification on DTV Conversion Program
Steve Ewald, WV1X, ARRL Field Organization Team Supervisor writes to all ARRL Section Managers:
In early December, the ARRL was contacted by Mr. George Dillon of the FCC and asked to aid in the DTV conversion program by providing technical education for communities. We liked the idea and opportunities it presented. But it has come to our attention that there is now some misunderstanding on the part of a few FCC field offices, state broadcaster’s associations, and other broadcast industry representatives about the scope of the ARRL/FCC program to assist in the digital television conversion. The issue is whether or not individual radio amateurs should or will do actual DTV converter box installation and programming. The installation and programming of DTV converter boxes in people’s homes is not, repeat not, part of the ARRL program.
As proposed to ARRL by FCC staff in Washington, the nature of the assistance to be provided by Amateur Radio clubs was that of information dissemination to individuals and groups. The FCC and ARRL believe that the well-known technical skill of radio amateurs is a valuable community resource that can help non-technical people get ready for the DTV conversion (the deadline for which is still not firm -it may be either February 17, 2009 or some time in June of 2009). When the FCC contacted ARRL about this program, they proposed that ham clubs might invite the public from their communities to their meetings, or sponsor a public gathering, to provide information about the program, answer questions, and perhaps offer a demonstration. ARRL views this program as beneficial in several respects. It helps the community; it introduces the public to the benefits of Amateur Radio; and it brings new people to Amateur club meetings who may wish to become licensed once they see what a great avocation we have. Finally, it provides a good topic for a program at a club meeting.
But no part of the program we agreed upon involves having hams going into people’s homes to hook up converter boxes, and ARRL is not asking hams or clubs to do so.
Recently, based on an apparent misunderstanding about the scope of the program, some FCC district offices have asked ham clubs to do DTV converter box installations. So have state broadcaster’s association representatives and some network or station affiliates. If an individual radio amateur wishes to volunteer to do a DTV converter box installation or program the device for a neighbor or friend, or for any member of their community, that is a decision that the individual radio amateur must make for himself or herself, but it is not part of the ARRL/FCC program.
Please also note, there are some state laws regulating low voltage electrical and electronic installations that might prohibit unlicensed individuals from doing this, even as a volunteer. There are also liability issues that should be considered. For that reason, the FCC in Washington specifically assured ARRL that no part of the ARRL’s assistance by radio amateurs in the DTV conversion process involves converter box installations or programming. The ARRL/FCC program is strictly in the nature of an educational effort in a public setting.
Meanwhile, many clubs and groups have been getting excellent publicity in their communities and on regional TV by discussing and showing information about the conversion. >From community meetings to “information nights,” mall displays and daily spots on television (usually with the weather reports), the hams are being seen as technologically savvy and helpful people.
Pilgrim ARC License Class Produces New Hams
The Pilgrim Amateur Radio Club reported that a recent licensing class enrolled six youths and one adult. According to Dana Henrique, WA1KYU, “Three students passed the technician examination, and three students were scheduled to retake the exam at a later date. On the same date, two people plan to take the examination for the Amateur Extra class license.” Henrique exhibited some pictures of the class to club members at the meeting.
The Pilgrim ARC was founded in 1976. An ARRL affiliated club, it is dedicated to the maintenance and upgrading of the Provincetown Emergency Management Office communications system. The club meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the Council on Aging (COA) building, 26 Alden Street, Provincetown, MA.
Reminder: Eastern Massachusetts ARES Net for February 2009
Hello to all…
A reminder that the monthly ARES Net for February is rapidly approaching. The monthly ARES Net for February is Monday Ferbuary 2nd, 2009, at 8:30 PM on the MMRA Repeater system. This is after the RACES Nets earlier in the evening. For frequencies that will be linked into the ARES Net on the MMRA Network, please see the following link from the MMRA web site and the repeaters that will be linked in will be through Hub 1:
http://www.mmra.org/repeaters/map.html
In addition, if the Echo-IRLP node on the MMRA hub is available, we will likely link that to the New England Reflector system on IRLP 9123/Echolink Conference *NEW-ENG* Node: 9123.
Make the first Monday of the month, “Emergency Communications Night” and check into your local RACES Net and then check into the ARES Net on the MMRA Repeater System. We look forward to your participation and remember, we are always looking for Net Controls to run the ARES Net.
We will have several interesting announcements for the net that evening and we look forward to everyone’s participation. Updates will be posted via email and on the Eastern Massachusetts ARES Web Site at
Thanks for your continued support of ARES!
Respectfully Submitted,
Robert Macedo (KD1CY)
ARES SKYWARN Coordinator
Eastern Massachusetts ARES Section Emergency Coordinator
Pager #: (508) 354-3142
Home Phone #: (508) 994-1875 (After 6 PM)
Home/Data #: (508) 997-4503 (After 6 PM)
Work Phone #: 1-800-445-2588 Ext.: 72929 (8 AM-5 PM)
Email Address: rmacedo@rcn.com
http://ares.ema.arrl.org
http://www.wx1box.org
Emergency Power Discussion At PART Of Westford, 2/17/09
The Police Amateur Radio Team of Westford will present a panel discussion on Emergency Power at its February Monthly Meeting. This panel discussion is a result of the numerous questions and comments that resulted from the ice storm in December and the extensive power outages (up to 5 days) that resulted. Many hams were well equipped to handle this power outage while some were not.
The panelists are: Ernie (N1AEW), Allison (KB1GMX), John (G3BVU) and Hugh (N1QGE). PART’s Vice President Andy (KB1OIQ) will moderate this panel. The panelists will focus mainly on generator backup power for the home but will also include emergency battery backup power for rigs. They will relate their experiences in dealing with the loss of conventional power. There will be plenty of time for questions and answers.
This meeting will be held at the Westford Police Station on Tuesday, February 17th at 7:30 PM. Directions to this meeting can be found on the PART web page at: http://wb1gof.org.
Bo Budinger, WA1QYM
President: PART of Westford
Eastern MA ARRL Affiliated Club Coordinator
The Spirit of “Kids Day”
The spirit of Kids Day is alive and well in Hanson, MA where John Murphy, KB1PHN operated Kids Day from his ham shack on January 4, 2009 with his 10-year-old nephew, Daniel Murphy.
According to John, Danny “checked for a clear frequency on 20 meters, then called ‘CQ Kids Day.'” He was answerd by EI4GYB from Ireland. “Danny the SWL was hooked after that,” reports KB1PHN. “He made a total of fifteen contacts in one hour before his voice gave out.”
Murphy added, “Danny can’t wait to get back on the air.”
–Thanks, Whitman ARC “Spectrum, January 2009”
Boston ARC Ham Radio Demo At Zola Center
Bob Salow, WA1IDA writes:
On Saturday, 7 February, the Zola Center for Persons with Disabilities will hold an open house now that their facility has completed a major renovation. Since [the Boston Amateur Radio Club] has supported the Center with a Technician course and will assist in setting up a permanent ham station, several of us have agreed to provide a demonstration station for the Open House.
The Open House is scheduled for 1200 to 1500; we will set up starting about 1100. Planned is an HF station (wire antenna out the window) for listening only and full 2M/70cm station.
If you can spend an hour or more to promote ham radio and answer questions it will be very helpful to all visitors. The Zola Center is located at 20 Hartford St in Newton Highlands – within two blocks of the Green Line T station. Lunch will be provided.
So as to not overwhelm the staff and visitors, please contact Eric, K1NUN if you can attend. Email: k1nun@netscape.net.
“Postcards From The Edge”
In today’s Boston.com: Postcards From The Edge: “Long before the Internet, ham radio operators built a buzzing web of communication around the world. Artist Cindy Bernard’s grandfather, Bill Adams, got his license to operate a ham radio in 1923 and kept in touch with operators in distant countries until his death in 1999. Each contact was confirmed with a postcard, called a QSL card – QSL is ham lingo for ‘I hear you.'”
[See also: Ham Radio And The Arts: “Silent Key”]
ARES® “Operation Ice House” Garners Superb Publicity In Local Media
Members of Cape Cod ARES® led by District Emergency Coordinator Frank O’Laughlin, WQ1O conducted a very successful winter emergency communications exercise on January 24, 2009. “Operation Ice House” involved efforts on the part of ARES members in several locations across the Cape and Islands, including two hospitals.
According to O’Laughlin, “the exercise was designed to practice net operations, NTS traffic handling, liaison operations, as well as tactical messaging techniques.” Voice modes as well as Winlink were utilized during the event.
The effort garnered great publicity, too: the Cape Wide News web site carried a feature article that included over a half-dozen photos of the staff and equipment.
Shown here: (left) Tom Wruk and Frank O’Laughlin at the Hyannis site setting up an antenna
WGBH Channel 2 Analog To Continue Transmitting After DTV Switch?
Rich Zack, K1RJZ writes on GEMotoChat:
Subject: 6M and ch2… take 2
From: “Zach, Rick J”
Date: Mon, January 26, 2009 3:13 pm
To: “gemotochat”
Cc: “Bryan W1BRI Cerqua”
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6M and ch2… take 2
Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Rockefeller (WV) and Ranking Member
Hutchison (TX) agreed on compromise language for Senate legislation to
extend the DTV hard date to June 12, 2009 (might be less??? -RZ) . Senate
Leadership attempted to hotline the proposal last night to determine
whether the compromise language would pass under a unanimous consent
agreement. However, objections were raised to the bill’s advancement.
Both the House and the Senate were in recess on Friday, but will resume
legislative business on Monday, January 26, which will present the next
opportunity for congressional activity.
A key change is that stations will still have the option to turn off
analog on Feb-17th and will be required to turn off analog TX’s in June.
If the Boston stations actually turn off all analog TX’s on Feb 17th, WGBH
plans to keep ch2 analog on the air until March 3rd with “nightlight
service” to tell viewers where to go for more information and help. Ch2
may or may not do this at reduced power. Again all of this info has a lot
of if’s, so only consider this as a potential “direction” towards your 6M
activity.
The text of the changes are attached.
.
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Rick Zach, Chief Engineer
WCVB-TV WCVB-DT ch-5 Boston
KY1N List of Volunteer Exam Sessions, 01/16/09
The KY1N Memorial List
Scheduled Amateur Radio Volunteer Examinations
CT MA ME NH RI VT
16 January 2009
Jim, WW1Y, Editor
DATE TIME CONTACT LOCATION PHONE
01/17/09 09:00 Bill Wade, K1IJ Marlborough MA 617-699-3670
01/19/09 19:00 Richard Strycharz, KD1XPAmherst MA 413-665-2211
01/19/09 19:00 Skip Denault, KB1CNB Fall River MA 774-644-3469
01/20/09 12:00 Adam Woodbury, K1ADW Bedford MA 781-271-3062
01/20/09 19:00 Paul Lux, K1PL Portland CT 860-635-1742
01/21/09 19:30 Nick Altenbernd, KA1MQX Cambridge MA617-253-3776
01/23/09 18:00 David Cote, W1FAB Holyoke MA 413-575-2950
01/24/09 12:00 Gregory Fitch, KB1EZJ Conway NH 603-356-3875
01/24/09 12:00 + Daniel Lee, W1DFL Danvers MA 978-352-4513
01/28/09 19:00 * Paul Upham, KD1YH Shirley MA 978-597-6535
01/31/09 09:00 Bob Jones, WB1P Slatersville RI 401-333-4787
02/07/09 10:30 Larry Houbre, AA1FS Dartmouth MA 508-991-6055
02/08/09 12:00 Bob Quinn, WV1A Gloucester MA 978-283-4660
02/09/09 19:00 Jim Clogher, N1ICN Brookline MA 617-364-4658
02/10/09 19:00 Lawrence Polowy, KU1L Thomaston CT 860-283-4089
02/11/09 19:00 Bruce Anderson, W1LUS Billerica MA 978-851-2886
02/12/09 19:00 Louis Mester, W1CH Providence RI 401-263-6045
02/13/09 18:30 Ralph T Stetson III, KD1R Burlington VT802-878-6454
02/14/09 09:00 Don Tarbet, KD1XU Bangor ME 207-327-1453
02/14/09 09:00 Ben Fleck, K2LYE Falmouth MA 508-540-2583
02/14/09 09:00 Bill Wade, K1IJ Marlborough MA 617-699-3670
02/16/09 19:00 Skip Denault, KB1CNB Fall River MA 774-644-3469
02/16/09 18:30 Francis D'auria, W1AD Pittsford VT 802-775-3033
02/17/09 19:00 Paul Lux, K1PL Portland CT 860-635-1742
02/18/09 19:30 Nick Altenbernd, KA1MQX Cambridge MA617-253-3776
02/19/09 19:30 Louis Harris, N1UEC Canton MA 508-668-0858
02/23/09 09:00 William D Wilson, K1IN Bloomfield CT 860-869-1059
02/23/09 19:00 Walton G Congdon, W1ZPB Northfield MA413-498-2729
02/25/09 19:00 * Paul Upham, KD1YH Shirley MA 978-597-6535
02/27/09 18:00 David Cote, W1FAB Holyoke MA 413-575-2950
02/28/09 12:30 Mitch Stern, W1SJ Colchester VT 802-879-6589
02/28/09 09:00 Kenneth Carr, KB1AWV Cranston RI 401-828-1665
02/28/09 12:00 + Daniel Lee, W1DFL Danvers MA 978-352-4513
02/28/09 09:00 Jim Heedles, WW1Y Nashua NH 603-673-7395
03/08/09 12:00 Bob Quinn, WV1A Gloucester MA 978-283-4660
03/09/09 19:00 Jim Clogher, N1ICN Brookline MA 617-364-4658
03/10/09 19:00 Lawrence Polowy, KU1L Thomaston CT 860-283-4089
03/11/09 19:00 Bruce Anderson, W1LUS Billerica MA 978-851-2886
03/12/09 19:00 Louis Mester, W1CH Providence RI 401-263-6045
03/13/09 18:30 Ralph T Stetson III, KD1R Burlington VT802-878-6454
03/14/09 08:45 * William J Needham, K1WN Braintree MA 781-843-4400
03/14/09 09:00 Ben Fleck, K2LYE Falmouth MA 508-540-2583
03/16/09 19:00 Skip Denault, KB1CNB Fall River MA 774-644-3469
03/17/09 19:00 Paul Lux, K1PL Portland CT 860-635-1742
03/18/09 19:30 Nick Altenbernd, KA1MQX Cambridge MA617-253-3776
03/19/09 19:30 Louis Harris, N1UEC Canton MA 508-668-0858
03/21/09 09:00 Bill Wade, K1IJ Marlborough MA 617-699-3670
03/25/09 19:00 * Paul Upham, KD1YH Shirley MA 978-597-6535
03/27/09 18:00 David Cote, W1FAB Holyoke MA 413-575-2950
03/28/09 12:00 + Daniel Lee, W1DFL Danvers MA 978-352-4513
03/28/09 09:00 Bob Jones, WB1P Slatersville RI 401-333-4787
03/29/09 09:00 William D Wilson, K1IN Bloomfield CT 860-869-1059
03/29/09 09:30 Michael Murphy Henniker NH 603-382-6889
04/04/09 09:00 Don Tarbet, KD1XU Bangor ME 207-327-1453
04/04/09 10:30 Larry Houbre, AA1FS Dartmouth MA 508-991-6055
04/08/09 19:00 Bruce Anderson, W1LUS Billerica MA 978-851-2886
04/09/09 19:00 Louis Mester, W1CH Providence RI 401-263-6045
04/10/09 18:30 Ralph T Stetson III, KD1R Burlington VT802-878-6454
04/11/09 09:00 Ben Fleck, K2LYE Falmouth MA 508-540-2583
04/12/09 12:00 Bob Quinn, WV1A Gloucester MA 978-283-4660
04/13/09 19:00 Jim Clogher, N1ICN Brookline MA 617-364-4658
04/14/09 19:00 Lawrence Polowy, KU1L Thomaston CT 860-283-4089
04/16/09 19:30 Louis Harris, N1UEC Canton MA 508-668-0858
04/18/09 09:00 Bill Wade, K1IJ Marlborough MA 617-699-3670
04/18/09 18:00 Bryce Rumery, K1GAX South Portland ME207-799-1116
04/20/09 19:00 Richard Strycharz, KD1XPAmherst MA 413-665-2211
04/20/09 19:00 Skip Denault, KB1CNB Fall River MA 774-644-3469
04/21/09 12:00 Adam Woodbury, K1ADW Bedford MA 781-271-3062
04/21/09 19:00 Paul Lux, K1PL Portland CT 860-635-1742
04/22/09 19:30 Nick Altenbernd, KA1MQX Cambridge MA617-253-3776
04/22/09 19:00 * Paul Upham, KD1YH Shirley MA 978-597-6535
04/24/09 18:00 David Cote, W1FAB Holyoke MA 413-575-2950
04/25/09 09:00 Kenneth Carr, KB1AWV Cranston RI 401-828-1665
04/25/09 12:00 + Daniel Lee, W1DFL Danvers MA 978-352-4513
04/26/09 09:00 William D Wilson, K1IN Bloomfield CT 860-869-1059
05/08/09 18:30 Ralph T Stetson III, KD1R Burlington VT802-878-6454
05/09/09 08:45 * William J Needham, K1WN Braintree MA 781-843-4400
05/09/09 09:00 Ben Fleck, K2LYE Falmouth MA 508-540-2583
05/10/09 12:00 Bob Quinn, WV1A Gloucester MA 978-283-4660
05/11/09 19:00 Jim Clogher, N1ICN Brookline MA 617-364-4658
05/13/09 19:00 Bruce Anderson, W1LUS Billerica MA 978-851-2886
05/14/09 19:00 Louis Mester, W1CH Providence RI 401-263-6045
05/16/09 09:00 Bill Wade, K1IJ Marlborough MA 617-699-3670
05/18/09 19:00 Skip Denault, KB1CNB Fall River MA 774-644-3469
05/19/09 19:00 Paul Lux, K1PL Portland CT 860-635-1742
05/20/09 19:30 Nick Altenbernd, KA1MQX Cambridge MA617-253-3776
05/21/09 19:30 Louis Harris, N1UEC Canton MA 508-668-0858
05/22/09 18:00 David Cote, W1FAB Holyoke MA 413-575-2950
05/23/09 12:00 + Daniel Lee, W1DFL Danvers MA 978-352-4513
05/27/09 19:00 * Paul Upham, KD1YH Shirley MA 978-597-6535
06/06/09 10:30 Larry Houbre, AA1FS Dartmouth MA 508-991-6055
06/08/09 19:00 Jim Clogher, N1ICN Brookline MA 617-364-4658
06/10/09 19:00 Bruce Anderson, W1LUS Billerica MA 978-851-2886
06/11/09 19:00 Louis Mester, W1CH Providence RI 401-263-6045
06/12/09 18:30 Ralph T Stetson III, KD1R Burlington VT802-878-6454
06/13/09 09:00 Ben Fleck, K2LYE Falmouth MA 508-540-2583
06/14/09 12:00 Bob Quinn, WV1A Gloucester MA 978-283-4660
06/15/09 19:00 Skip Denault, KB1CNB Fall River MA 774-644-3469
06/16/09 19:00 Paul Lux, K1PL Portland CT 860-635-1742
06/17/09 19:30 Nick Altenbernd, KA1MQX Cambridge MA617-253-3776
06/18/09 19:30 Louis Harris, N1UEC Canton MA 508-668-0858
06/20/09 09:00 Bill Wade, K1IJ Marlborough MA 617-699-3670
06/20/09 09:00 Jim Heedles, WW1Y Nashua NH 603-673-7395
06/24/09 19:00 * Paul Upham, KD1YH Shirley MA 978-597-6535
06/26/09 18:00 David Cote, W1FAB Holyoke MA 413-575-2950
06/27/09 12:00 + Daniel Lee, W1DFL Danvers MA 978-352-4513
07/09/09 19:00 Louis Mester, W1CH Providence RI 401-263-6045
07/10/09 18:30 Ralph T Stetson III, KD1R Burlington VT802-878-6454
07/11/09 08:45 * William J Needham, K1WN Braintree MA 781-843-4400
07/11/09 09:00 Ben Fleck, K2LYE Falmouth MA 508-540-2583
07/12/09 12:00 Bob Quinn, WV1A Gloucester MA 978-283-4660
07/13/09 19:00 Jim Clogher, N1ICN Brookline MA 617-364-4658
07/16/09 19:30 Louis Harris, N1UEC Canton MA 508-668-0858
07/20/09 19:00 Richard Strycharz, KD1XPAmherst MA 413-665-2211
07/20/09 19:00 Skip Denault, KB1CNB Fall River MA 774-644-3469
07/21/09 19:00 Paul Lux, K1PL Portland CT 860-635-1742
07/22/09 19:30 Nick Altenbernd, KA1MQX Cambridge MA617-253-3776
07/22/09 19:00 * Paul Upham, KD1YH Shirley MA 978-597-6535
07/24/09 18:00 David Cote, W1FAB Holyoke MA 413-575-2950
07/25/09 12:00 + Daniel Lee, W1DFL Danvers MA 978-352-4513
08/01/09 10:30 Larry Houbre, AA1FS Dartmouth MA 508-991-6055
08/08/09 09:00 Ben Fleck, K2LYE Falmouth MA 508-540-2583
08/09/09 12:00 Bob Quinn, WV1A Gloucester MA 978-283-4660
08/10/09 19:00 Jim Clogher, N1ICN Brookline MA 617-364-4658
08/13/09 19:00 Louis Mester, W1CH Providence RI 401-263-6045
08/14/09 18:30 Ralph T Stetson III, KD1R Burlington VT802-878-6454
08/17/09 19:00 Skip Denault, KB1CNB Fall River MA 774-644-3469
08/18/09 19:00 Paul Lux, K1PL Portland CT 860-635-1742
08/19/09 19:30 Nick Altenbernd, KA1MQX Cambridge MA617-253-3776
08/20/09 19:30 Louis Harris, N1UEC Canton MA 508-668-0858
08/22/09 12:00 + Daniel Lee, W1DFL Danvers MA 978-352-4513
08/26/09 19:00 * Paul Upham, KD1YH Shirley MA 978-597-6535
08/28/09 18:00 David Cote, W1FAB Holyoke MA 413-575-2950
09/09/09 19:00 Bruce Anderson, W1LUS Billerica MA 978-851-2886
09/10/09 19:00 Louis Mester, W1CH Providence RI 401-263-6045
09/11/09 18:30 Ralph T Stetson III, KD1R Burlington VT802-878-6454
09/12/09 08:45 * William J Needham, K1WN Braintree MA 781-843-4400
09/12/09 09:00 Ben Fleck, K2LYE Falmouth MA 508-540-2583
09/13/09 12:00 Bob Quinn, WV1A Gloucester MA 978-283-4660
09/14/09 19:00 Jim Clogher, N1ICN Brookline MA 617-364-4658
09/15/09 19:00 Paul Lux, K1PL Portland CT 860-635-1742
09/17/09 19:30 Louis Harris, N1UEC Canton MA 508-668-0858
09/19/09 09:00 Bill Wade, K1IJ Marlborough MA 617-699-3670
09/21/09 19:00 Skip Denault, KB1CNB Fall River MA 774-644-3469
09/23/09 19:30 Nick Altenbernd, KA1MQX Cambridge MA617-253-3776
09/23/09 19:00 * Paul Upham, KD1YH Shirley MA 978-597-6535
09/25/09 18:00 David Cote, W1FAB Holyoke MA 413-575-2950
09/26/09 12:00 + Daniel Lee, W1DFL Danvers MA 978-352-4513
10/03/09 10:30 Larry Houbre, AA1FS Dartmouth MA 508-991-6055
10/05/09 19:00 Jim Clogher, N1ICN Brookline MA 617-364-4658
10/08/09 19:00 Louis Mester, W1CH Providence RI 401-263-6045
10/09/09 18:30 Ralph T Stetson III, KD1R Burlington VT802-878-6454
10/10/09 09:00 Ben Fleck, K2LYE Falmouth MA 508-540-2583
10/11/09 12:00 Bob Quinn, WV1A Gloucester MA 978-283-4660
10/14/09 19:00 Bruce Anderson, W1LUS Billerica MA 978-851-2886
10/15/09 19:30 Louis Harris, N1UEC Canton MA 508-668-0858
10/17/09 09:00 Bill Wade, K1IJ Marlborough MA 617-699-3670
10/19/09 19:00 Richard Strycharz, KD1XPAmherst MA 413-665-2211
10/19/09 19:00 Skip Denault, KB1CNB Fall River MA 774-644-3469
10/20/09 19:00 Paul Lux, K1PL Portland CT 860-635-1742
10/21/09 19:30 Nick Altenbernd, KA1MQX Cambridge MA617-253-3776
10/23/09 18:00 David Cote, W1FAB Holyoke MA 413-575-2950
10/24/09 12:00 + Daniel Lee, W1DFL Danvers MA 978-352-4513
10/28/09 19:00 * Paul Upham, KD1YH Shirley MA 978-597-6535
11/02/09 19:00 Jim Clogher, N1ICN Brookline MA 617-364-4658
11/08/09 12:00 Bob Quinn, WV1A Gloucester MA 978-283-4660
11/11/09 19:00 Bruce Anderson, W1LUS Billerica MA 978-851-2886
11/12/09 19:00 Louis Mester, W1CH Providence RI 401-263-6045
11/13/09 18:30 Ralph T Stetson III, KD1R Burlington VT802-878-6454
11/14/09 08:45 * William J Needham, K1WN Braintree MA 781-843-4400
11/14/09 09:00 Ben Fleck, K2LYE Falmouth MA 508-540-2583
11/16/09 19:00 Skip Denault, KB1CNB Fall River MA 774-644-3469
11/17/09 19:00 Paul Lux, K1PL Portland CT 860-635-1742
11/18/09 19:30 Nick Altenbernd, KA1MQX Cambridge MA617-253-3776
11/19/09 19:30 Louis Harris, N1UEC Canton MA 508-668-0858
11/21/09 09:00 Bill Wade, K1IJ Marlborough MA 617-699-3670
11/25/09 19:00 * Paul Upham, KD1YH Shirley MA 978-597-6535
11/27/09 18:00 David Cote, W1FAB Holyoke MA 413-575-2950
11/28/09 12:00 + Daniel Lee, W1DFL Danvers MA 978-352-4513
12/05/09 10:30 Larry Houbre, AA1FS Dartmouth MA 508-991-6055
12/09/09 19:00 Bruce Anderson, W1LUS Billerica MA 978-851-2886
12/10/09 19:00 Louis Mester, W1CH Providence RI 401-263-6045
12/11/09 18:30 Ralph T Stetson III, KD1R Burlington VT802-878-6454
12/12/09 09:00 Ben Fleck, K2LYE Falmouth MA 508-540-2583
12/13/09 12:00 Bob Quinn, WV1A Gloucester MA 978-283-4660
12/14/09 19:00 Jim Clogher, N1ICN Brookline MA 617-364-4658
12/15/09 19:00 Paul Lux, K1PL Portland CT 860-635-1742
12/17/09 19:30 Louis Harris, N1UEC Canton MA 508-668-0858
12/19/09 09:00 Bill Wade, K1IJ Marlborough MA 617-699-3670
12/21/09 19:00 Skip Denault, KB1CNB Fall River MA 774-644-3469
12/23/09 19:30 Nick Altenbernd, KA1MQX Cambridge MA617-253-3776
12/23/09 19:00 * Paul Upham, KD1YH Shirley MA 978-597-6535
12/25/09 18:00 David Cote, W1FAB Holyoke MA 413-575-2950
12/26/09 12:00 + Daniel Lee, W1DFL Danvers MA 978-352-4513
NOTES:
* = PREREGISTRATION MANDATORY
+ = PLEASE CALL TO GUARANTEE SEATING
T = Technician Exams only
Times are Local Time
Please check with the contact person as some dates are tentative!
For the latest examination information, check http://www.ky1n.net/ky1n.html
1. If attending a session please remember to bring: One photo ID, or two
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
4. The 2009 test session fee: $15.00 for ARRL/VEC, $14.00 for W5YI Sessions
All VE Teams are invited to contribute to the LIST
For additions or corrections please leave a message:
via email: ky1n@ky1n.net
via telephone: Jim Heedles, WW1Y, 603-673-7395
December, 2008 Eastern Area NTS Digital, EMA SAR/PSHR Reports Now Available
The Eastern Area NTS Digital Report and Eastern MA Section Station Activity Report/Public Service Honor Roll totals for December, 2008 have been posted to nts.ema.arrl.org for your viewing pleasure.
New England Public Service List 01/12/09
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.
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:
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.
Marconi RC To Operate in Jack Binns Special Event
Bob “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
New England Division Cabinet Meeting Notes On-line
Meeting 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.
KA8SCP Appointed As Assistant Section Manager
Mike 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.
USS Intrepid Museum Ship Tour
Volunteers 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
2009 Boston Marathon — Call For Volunteers
The 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:
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