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Rick Zach, K1RJZ writes on FraminghamARA-L:

“It looks like WCVB-TV meteorologist Harvey Leonard will be plugging Hosstraders during the main Channel 5 Thursday newscast sometime between 5PM and 6:30PM.

“He will tie his forecast to Hosstraders reputation for rain…. but no rain this weekend!”

The Southeastern Massachusetts Amateur Radio Association presented Certificates of Appreciation to three individuals at its September 7, 2006 business meeting.

Dave Goldstein, W1DJG, Chair of SEMARA’s Communications Committee awarded the certificates to “individuals that have gone above and beyond to make contributions to SEMARA. “Their efforts have not gone un-noticed,” he added.

William K. Hargreaves, N1QMU was recognized for his “ongoing contributions to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for resealing the front and side decks of the clubhouse as needed.”

For “painting and upkeep of the club house doors and trim” John G. Carreiro, W1ZYV, was recognized for his ongoing contributions.

Additionally, Greg Genson of WBZ Radio was recognized for his contribution of “professional voice-overs for use on the club’s amateur repeater.”

K1VV and N1DT plan to activate Stage Harbor Light (USA 806) under the call W1AA on on October 7, 2006 from 7:30 AM EDST (1130 UTC) until about 2:00 PM EDST (1400 UTC).

Whitey, K1VV notes that he and Don, N1DT will begin operations on 75 meters, above 3980 kHz. Check 3996. Operation will start on 75 meters. On 40 phone, look for W1AA between the nets. “Most likely below 7270, down to 7225. Check 7234,” writes K1VV. They’ll be on 20 phone later in the morning above 14310, or 17 meters above 18150. “We will return to 40 phone about 1530 to 1600 UTC, about noon local time.”

Morse code operation will be conducted roughly on the half hour, on 7035, 10116, 14035 and 18080 kHz, plus or minus QRM.

“We should be able to access the RF packet node 20 miles away so we will be posting our spots on the DX Summit. But we would appreciate any spots,” Whitey adds. See http://oh2aq.kolumbus.com/dxs/hfdx25.html.

DX QSLs are via the W1 Bureau and stateside are via W1AA please with an SASE. A photo of the lighthouse will be furnished.

“In 1876 the Lighthouse Board recommended that a lighthouse be built on Harding’s Beach on the northeast side of the channel known as Chatham Roads, saying that the light ‘would serve as a guide into old Stage Harbor, and would be of great value to vessels seeking refuge there and during bad weather.’ The area was busy with fishing traffic and thick fog was common. In 1880 the 48-foot iron tower and wooden keeper’s house were finished at a cost of $10,000. Today, the skeleton tower continues as an active aid to navigation, exhibiting a white flash.”

–Thanks, lighthouse.cc

“The Original Yankee Steam-Up” will be held on Saturday, September 30, 2006 from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the New England Wireless & Steam Museum, 1300 Frenchtown Road, East Greenwich, RI.

The event is a delight for model makers, machinists, engineers & historians—and, radio buffs. Admission is $15.00; children under 12 are admitted for $5.00. There is free parking, and food available.

For more information, visit http://users.ids.net/%7enewsm.

—photograph courtesy Michael Thompson, Copyright © 2003 NEWSM

PSLIST September 28, 2006

Public Service Volunteer Opportunities in the New England Division

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

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

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

Date    Location      Event                       Contact      Tel/Email

Sep 30  Hollis     NH Applefest Half Marathon      Fletch N1MEO  603-673-3036
                                                               n1meo@arrl.net
Oct  1  Cambridge  MA Alzheimer's Memory Walk      Bruce KC1US   781-275-3740
                                                   kc1us005@amateur-radio.net
Oct  6  Athol      MA Haunted Halloween Hayride    John AE1B     978-355-0019
                                                               ae1b@trysb.net
Oct  7  Athol      MA Haunted Halloween Hayride    John AE1B     978-355-0019
                                                               ae1b@trysb.net
Oct  7  Pepperell  MA Pepperell Fall Classic       John KK1X     617-834-5787
                                                             kk1x@verizon.net
Oct  8  Boston     MA BAA Half Marathon            Bob WA1IDA    508-650-9440
                                                              wa1ida@arrl.net
Oct  8  Pepperell  MA Pepperell Fall Classic       John KK1X     617-834-5787
                                                             kk1x@verizon.net
Oct  8  Westford   MA Tour de Westford Bike Ride   Dave WI1R     978-692-7797
                                                                wi1r@arrl.net
Oct  8  Monroe     MA Monroe Trail Races           Richard KD1XP 
                                                              kd1xp@kd1xp.org
Oct  9  Pepperell  MA Pepperell Fall Classic       John KK1X     617-834-5787
                                                             kk1x@verizon.net
Oct 20  Cambridge  MA Head of the Charles Regatta  Jeff K1EMS    978-536-2842
                                                          RWJeffA@comcast.net
Oct 21  Cambridge  MA Head of the Charles Regatta  Jeff K1EMS    978-536-2842
                                                          RWJeffA@comcast.net
Oct 22  Cambridge  MA Head of the Charles Regatta  Jeff K1EMS    978-536-2842
                                                          RWJeffA@comcast.net
Nov 11  Lowell     MA Lowell Youth Soccer Tourn.   Ron KB1KRG    781-752-5885
                                                              kb1krg@arrl.net
Nov 12  Lowell     MA Lowell Youth Soccer Tourn.   Ron KB1KRG    781-752-5885
                                                              kb1krg@arrl.net

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The bi-annual Hosstraders Hamfest happens October 6-7, 2006 at the Hopkinton State Fairgrounds, off I-89, Exit 7, in Hopkinton NH.

Check the Official Hosstraders web site for more information.

September 19, 2006 marks a new beginning in the amateur radio ranks in the Taunton area. A group of newly licensed and seasoned veterans of amateur radio have come together to form the “Taunton Area Communications Group.” The group’s goals are of public service, informing the public about amateur radio service, and bringing more people into the amateur ranks by providing classes so that one might become a licensed “ham radio operator.”

Carlos Wharton,WP4US, a well-known name in the Taunton community, led the charge to organize the club. Along with Don Burke, KB1LXH, Greg Glynn, KB1NLX, Neil Harrington, KB1LXL, David Souza, KB1NXP, George Pereira, KB1KZV and others, the club started as an idea and now is a reality.

Following all the steps, the Taunton Area Communications Group (TAC Group) will become affiliated with the ARRL, ARES and also, the local RACES group.

Club President Don Burke stated, “The time has come for Taunton to start an organization that will unite all the area Amateur Radio operators to a common cause.”

The TAC Group has scheduled its next meeting for Monday, October 16, 2006 at Morton Hospital cafeteria, 88 Washington Street, Taunton, MA at 5:30 p.m. Anyone interested may attend the meeting or contact the TAC Group at tacgp@comcast.net. Membership applications will be available. An amateur license is not required to be a member but will be a helpful tool to the success of the group.

K1VV and K1WCC plan to activate Highland Light (USA 110) under the call W1AA on September 23, 2006 from 7:00 AM EDT (1100 UTC) until about 2:00 PM EDT (1800 UTC).

Whitey, K1VV notes that he and Henry, K1WCC will begin operations on 75 meters, above 3980 kHz. Check 3996.

“Don, N1DT is off vacationing with his XYL, Nan. Henry, K1WCC #547 a well known LH and Special Event (W1P) activator will take Don’s place for this activation.”

On 40 phone, look for W1AA between the nets, most likely below 7270, down to 7225. Whitey says they’ll also use 20 phone later in the morning above 14310, or 17 meters above 18150. “We will return to 40 phone about 1530 to 1600 UTC, about noon local time.”

Morse code operation will be conducted roughly on the half hour, on 7035, 10116, 14035 and 18080 kHz, plus or minus QRM.

“We will be posting our spots on the DX Summit. but we would appreciate any and all W1AA spots by the members.” He adds, “DX QSLs are via the W1 Bureau and stateside are via W1AA please with an SASE. A photo of the lighthouse will be furnished.”

Located in the Highlands area of Cape Cod National Seashore atop a high cliff at the end of Highland Road, off US 6 in North Truro, the famous lighthouse was officially renamed Cape Cod Light in 1976. The Truro Historical Society has worked steadfastly to restore and protect the light. The light station was relocated 450 feet (137 m) west in 1996 to escape erosion of the bluff.

A Technician licensing course will be offered next month by the Concord-Carlisle Adult and Community Education program in conjunction with the Colonial Wireless Association. The course will meet each Tuesday and Thursday night from October 17 – October 26 at the Concord-Carlisle Regional High School L-Building in Concord. The fee is $20. At this time, the course still has openings.

For more information and to enroll, please visit http://www.ace.colonial.net/Default.html, then “Browse” for “Communications and Speech” courses, then select “Concord Ham Radio Class”.

“The long-standing relationship between The Salvation Army Boston Headquarters and BARC will soon change dramatically.

“The Salvation Army feels that their mission will be better served by forming their own [SATERN] group which will in large measure take over the support that BARC has historically provided to them. As we understand it, this group will be solely devoted to the public safety mission of the Army and will not conflict with historic BARC activities. If called upon to do so, BARC will continue to offer communication support to The Salvation Army, as we have in the past.

“Unfortunately, as a consequence of forming and maintaining their group, the Army has decided that effective December 7, 2006 they will no longer provide space for BARC meetings and activities in their Boston headquarters. Thus we must find a new venue for our meetings. Any changes in location will be announced promptly.

“Responding to member interest for some time, BARC has been looking at alternative sites for meetings in the Greater Boston area. Most have been unsatisfactory in one way or another. We do have some leads, however, and these are being examined. We ask for your input regarding meeting places. All ideas are solicited and will be considered.”

–From “BARC and The Salvation Army Changing Relationship,” Hank Buccigross, K1QK, September, 2006 SPARC

The Framingham Emergency Expo was a huge success, according to Framingham Amateur Radio Association president Gordy Bello, K1GB. [See Framingham ARA To Participate In Emergency Preparedness Expo.]

“We had crowds of interested people listening, asking questions, etc.” Bello also writes that kids in attendence were enthusiastic about what the amateurs were doing and showing at the club’s exhibit.

“Without a doubt, the biggest attraction at the booth was Ed Weiss, W1NXC’s code ‘test,'” remarked Bello. “The kids loved it! Who said that CW is dead?”

K1GB adds that each individual who particpated in the code test received a certificate. “We also had them make their own call sign badges.”

FARA members who assisted at the event include: KB1LOY (who liased with the scouts), W1NXC, N1FTB, WA1HAM, KB1NIV, W1VIV, KB1FHJ, KA1HGL, and K1VEA.