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Reminder: Monthly ARES Net for November

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Hello to all….

A reminder that the monthly ARES Net for November is rapidly approaching.

The monthly ARES Net for November is Monday November 6th, 2006, at 8:30 PM on the MMRA Repeater system. This is after the RACES Nets earlier in the evening.

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 http://ares.ema.arrl.org

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
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Wellesley ARS Support For Hospital Emergency Communications

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Wellesley ARS logoThe Wellesley Amateur Radio Society stands ready, willing and able to assist the Newton-Wellesley Hospital with emergency communications, according to WARS President Dan Brown, W1DAN. Brown writes that the hospital recently indicated a desire to explore a role for hams to assist in emergencies.

“Mike Healy, a Project Manager for Newton-Wellesley Hospital, wants to speak to us about our antenna on the roof of the hospital as well as Amateur Radio emergency communications.”

Brown reports that he and two other WARS members have already contacted Mr. Healy to see how the club might serve the hospital. “At this time, we have not held a meeting, and they may want us as emergency communicators for the hospital during an emergency. We will keep you posted.”

–WARS The Sparkgap, October 2006

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Eastern MA Clubs Excel in Field Day!

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2006 Field DayThe ARRLWeb published statistics from the 2006 Field Day, and Eastern MA radio clubs and groups have once again proven their abilities in this “non-contest” operating exercise.

Of course, the published scores for Eastern MA reflect only a small portion of the story. What goes unreported are other important aspects that cannot be quantified: selflessness and comaradarie; Elmering and training; establishing safety and organization out of chaos; preparing wonderful food (and, of course, consuming it!) and the story-telling.

Kudos to the top three Eastern MA finishers: the Falmouth ARA (K1RK), category 2A with 31 participants and a total score of 8,726. Also, the MITRE-Bedford ARC/Billerica ARS W1ON operation, also in class 2A with 26 participants and 8,434 points. Finally, another great showing by the Nashoba Valley ARC/N1NC crew, 24 strong, in the 2A category with 5,202 points.

Congratulations to all clubs and groups who participated in this famous, annual institution known as Field Day.

[See also: The 2006 ARRL Field Day Results: It’s Our Time To Shine… and EMA Field Day Homepage]
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New England Area Flea Markets, Oct. 28, 2006

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New England Area   Ham - Electronic  Flea Market  ***  DATES  *** 2006 P 1 of 2

All events are Ham Radio/ Electronic related except ~_____~

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28 Oct Waterford CT TCARC Auction @OswegatchieSch@10 Tom WA2RYV 860 464 6555 T


28 Oct Montreal PQ MSSARC @PlDesaulniers $5@9$10/T@6 Roch VE2DU 514 765 0363 W


28-29 Oct Watertown MA Photographica @ACEC ~photo~         John 781 592 2553 W


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


4 Nov Londonderry NH IRS @Lions Sellers$10@7 $3@9  Gayle KB1LHA 781 598 1442  


11 Nov E Falmouth MA FARA @KoC $5@9 $10/S@7         Ralph N1YHS 508 548 6405 F 


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17 Feb Marlborough MA AARC @MidSch $5@9 $20/T@7    David 508 357 2272 ext 1# F


24 Feb Milton VT RANV @HS                            Mitch W1SJ 802 879 6589  


25 Feb Hicksville NY LIMARC @LevvitHall $6@9 $20/T@8 Rich K2KNB 516 694 4937 F+


4 March WashingtonTwnshp NJ BARA Auction 1PM           Jim K2ZO 201 664 6725 F


15 April Cambridge MA          FLEA at MIT                 Nick 617 253 3776

                Third Sunday April thru October                               


22 April Enfield CT NEWS East VHF UHF Conf           Mark K1MAP 413 566 8118


28-29 April Watertown MA Photographica @ACEC ~photo~       John 781 592 2553 F+


12 May Halifax NS HARC+DARC @Forum $4@9 Sell@6    Murray VE1MMD 902 490 6421 R

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New England Area  Ham - Electronic  Flea Market  ***  DATES  ***     P4

Links to New England Hamfest Web Sites                (c) 2006 W1GSL

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This section is only included in the electronic distribution.


Cambridge MA    Flea at MIT     http://www.swapfest.us                        


Hopkinton NH    Hosstraders     http://www.qsl.net/k1rqg/


Amherst MA      Mt. Tom ARC     http://www.mtara.org/hamfest/flea.html


Adams MA        N BerkshireARC  http://www.nobarc.org/hamfest.htm


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


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


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


S Dartmouth MA  SEMARA          http://www.semara.org/                       +


Watertown MA    Photographica   http://www.phsne.org/                        +


Whately MA      FranklinCARC    http://www.fcarc.org/news.htm                +


Enfield CT      VHF/UHF Conf    http://www.newsvhf.com/vhfconf.html          +


Newington CT    NARL            http://www.narl.net/1.htm


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


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


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


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


Portland ME     PAWA            http://www.qsl.net/pawa/fleamarket.html       


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


Rochester NH    GBRA            http://www.kb1kbe.com/hamfest06.html         


Bergen NJ       BARA            http://www.bara.org/


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


Lindenhurst NY  ToB ARES        http://www.tobares.org/hamfest.html           


Long Island NY  LIMARC          http://www.limarc.org/fest.htm                


Massapequa NY   GSB ARA         http://www.gsbarc.org/          


Queens NY       Hall of Science http://hosarc.org/hamfest.html               


Rensselaer NY   E Greenbush ARA http://www.com-tech.org/EGARA.html            


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


Rochester NY    RARA            http://www.rochesterhamfest.org/            


Greenwich RI    Fidelity ARC    http://users.ids.net/~newsm/dates.html


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


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


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


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


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


Montreal PQ     MARC            http://www.marc.qc.ca/fest/fest.html        


Montreal PQ     WIARC           http://shell.pubnix.net/~wiarc/hamfest.htm   +


Montreal PQ     MS-SARC         http://www.ve2clm.ca/hamfesta.htm


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


Sorel-Tracy PQ  CRAS-T          http://www.hamfest.qc.ca/                     


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


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


Halafax NS      HARC            http://www.halifax-arc.org/


Timonium MD     GBHC            http://www.gbhc.org/                          


Canada          RAC List   http://rac.eton.ca/data/racfleas.taf?function=form


Phila. Area     VARA List       http://www.qsl.net/w2vtm/hamfest.html         


USA             ARRL List       http://www.arrl.org/hamfests.html
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NSRA Names New AECs: KX1KTY, KB1MRH

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North Shore RA logoThe North Shore Radio Association has announced that it has named two Assistant Emergency Coordinators (AECs) to help in administering its ARES team.

Gordon Gravelese, KX1KTY has been named the Operations AEC. He will participate as a key team leader during NSRA ARES activations.

Matt Dempsey, KB1MRH has been named the Administrative AEC working with the Emergency Coordinator (EC) and the North Shore District Emergency Coordinator (DEC) on “behind-the-scenes” details.

The NSRA reminds its members that the Eastern MA Simulated Emergency Test will take place on Saturday, November 4, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. NSRA looks forward to having all of its members participate in this exercise. On-air activity will occur on the 145.470 Danvers repeater. Planners will be looking for volunteers to assist with liaison work, to be announced once the exercise begins.

For more information, please contact Jim Palmer, KB1KQW, NSRA EC, or Eric Horwitz, KA1NCF, the North Shore DEC. Both can be reached via email at ares@nsradio.org.

–Thanks, NSRA News, Fall 2006

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PART “Branding” For The 21st Century

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PART of Westford logo“PART of Westford, Massachusetts is a group of amateur radio operators that assists their community with emergency and public service auxillary communication needs. The club was founded in the mid-1970’s and has been continuously operating for over 30 years in this role. The logo (seen to the right) has represented the club since its very early days. And, while it had served well to identify the club and its members, some thought it might be time to refresh the club’s artwork.

“A small group was formed to accomplish the goal of bringing the club’s logo into the 21st century. Many, many proposals were made and professional graphics artists specializing in brand identity and logos were utilized in the search. In the end, one design stood out and was approved unanimously, first by the PART Board of Directors, and then by the general membership at the club meeting held in October of 2006.”

–From PART Logo Project

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W1BOS to Operate From Blue Hill Observatory for SKYWARN Recognition Day

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Boston ARC logoOn Saturday, 2 December 2006, SKYWARN Recognition Day will be held for the eighth straight year. SKYWARN Recognition Day is an event where National Weather Service Forecast Offices get on the air and make contacts with other NWS Offices as well as all Amateurs and any Amateur Radio SKYWARN Spotters. The purpose is to thank the thousands of Amateur Radio SKYWARN Spotters whose timely severe weather reports into NWS Forecast Offices across the country protect life and property.

The [Boston Amateur Radio Club] will participate for the fourth year in a row from the Blue Hill Observatory in Milton. Operating hours will be from 0900 to 1500. Details will be in the November newsletter but mark your calendars now for a fun event.

Blue Hill ObservatoryFun – you want some fun? How’s about an antenna held 200 feet aloft by a kite in 2004? Then there was the gale-force snowstorm in 2003. [See CQ Snow.] There are antennas to be installed and HF/VHF/UHF stations to be operated and visitors to be greeted at the station with the oldest continuous weather records in the country.

On a good day the visibility is over 100 miles from the Blue Hill Observatory. We invite you and any other hams to help and participate. Contact Mark, KB1EKN at emgmgt@comcast.net.

–Thanks, Boston ARC’s The SPARC, October, 2006

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Pilgrim ARC “Winterization”

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Pilgrim ARC logoMembers of the Pilgrim Amateur Radio Club in Provincetown are battening down the hatches and preparing for winter. At its September meeting, the club’s members discussed the need to “winterize the repeater and shed.” WA1KZT, K1ATT, N1BX, KA1VCQ, KA1WSW, K1ISS, and N1FI all volunteered to help out with the project on October 28.

The Pilgrim ARC meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 7:30 PM at the Council on Aging (COA) building at 26 Alden Street in Provincetown.

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IEEE Presentation: Distributed Load Monopole

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Smith Chart sliceThe IEEE Providence Section is sponsoring a talk on Distributed Load Monopole (DLM) Antenna Technology by Robert Vincent, K1DFT.

The talk, along with an optional dinner, will be held on Thursday, November 9, at the Seekonk Ramada Inn. Social at 6:00, dinner at 6:30, presentation at 8:00. Prices for dinner and presentation: IEEE Member and guest, $7.50 each; Non-IEEE Members, $10 each; IEEE Student Members and guest and students: $5.00 each. There is no charge to attend just the presentation. For more information, directions, dinner choices and to register, please visit: http://ewh.ieee.org/r1/providence/dlm.htm.

Rob Vincent, KD1FT, a University of Rhode Island Physics Department employee, developed the revolutionary antenna design that dramatically reduces the size of an antenna while improving its efficiency and maintaining a broad bandwidth.

[See also: Revolutionary Antenna Design by KD1FT]

–Thanks, SEMARA Discussion List

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US Coast Guard “Special Event Radio Day” Oct. 28

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USCG shipWhitey Doherty, K1VV writes on discussion@semara.org:

US Coast Guard Auxiliary announces “Special Event Radio Day” (Oct 20, 2006) — The US Coast Guard Auxiliary (USCGA) will hold a “Special Event Radio Day” Saturday, October 28, to support the International Search and Rescue Competition (ISAR 2006) and the 67th Anniversary of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary.

More than two dozen USCG Auxiliary Amateur Radio stations will be active on the HF bands from the Atlantic to Hawaii and from Maine to the US Virgin Islands. Many will operate from US Coast Guard Bases.

A special QSL card (see photo) will be available by making contact with any station and sending an SASE. The USCGA invites the Amateur Radio community to join in the celebration.

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Whitman Hams Assist At CERT Openhouse

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Whitman ARC at CERT OpenhouseWhitman Amateur Radio Club members assisted with recruiting efforts for CERT at the Whitman Fire Rescue open house on October 9, 2006.

Bill Hayden, N1FRE and Mat O’Malley, KB1MTZ were among the many volunteers who helped the Town’s Emergency Management Agency Director, Bob Schmitt, KB1MTY for the event. They explained the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) volunteer program and the importance of Amateur Radio communication to some 300 visitors.

–Thanks, Whitman ARC Spectrum, October, 2006. Photo courtesy N1FRE

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Taunton Area Hams Demo Amateur Radio At Wildlife Refuge

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Taunton EMA ham demo at Gertrude M Boyden Wildlife RefugeTaunton-area hams staged an impressive demonstration of Amateur Radio’s capabilities at a fund-raising event for the Gertrude M. Boyden Wildlife Refuge on October 7, 2006. The effort was coordinated by Peter Ferreira, KB1LXG. The Taunton Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) as well as several other local non-profits participated in the event.

The team set up an Icom 706 Mark II HF transceiver and a portable Outbacker antenna “mounted on an aluminum stand hidden in a grape arbor.” The TEMA portable 2-Meter Diamond antenna was also set up for local contacts. Fifteen HF contacts were made on 17-meters with stations as far away as Russia and Hungary.

Those participating included: WP4US, KB1LXG, W1DFS, KB1NLX, KB1LZX, KB1KZW, KB1KVD, K1BAR, and KB1LXL.

Shown in photo, L-R: Carlos, WP4US; Neal, KB1LXL; David, W1DFS; Bob, K1BAR; Bruce, NI1X

Thanks, Whitman ARC Spectrum, October, 2006

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New Eastern MA ARRL Section Manager Announced

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ARRL flagAs reported on today’s ARRL Web (“New ARRL Section Managers to Take Office”) Arthur S. Greenberg, K1GBX, of Georgetown, will succeed current SM Mike Neilsen, W1MPN, who decided against running for another term. Greenberg will take office on January 1, 2007.

A ham since 1957, Greenberg has a background in electronics and worked in the computer industry for many years before retiring in 1993.

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Nashoba Valley ARC “Coax Connector College” A Hit

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Nashoba Valley ARC 'Connector College', photo courtesy KD1SMMembers of the Nashoba Valley Amateur Radio Club participated in a unique “Coax Connector College” at the club’s September meeting. The event was supervised by Bob Reif, W1XP as a follow up to a presentation he gave at a meeting earlier in the year.

Club members brought various cable and connectors they wanted to work with, such as PL-259, Type N, and adapters for various cable diameters. W1XP demonstrated several connector installations after which everyone worked on their own particular cables with help as needed.

Attending the College for “extra credit” were: KD1LE, KD1SM, KB1MBR, K1LK, KK1X, N1SV, K1CMF and, of course, W1XP.

–Thanks, Nashoba Valley ARC Signal, October, 2006. KD1SM photo

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Bristol Co RA JOTA Operation in Rehoboth

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Bristol Co RA logoRon Silvia, WB1HGA writes on bcra-club@yahoogroups.com:

This weekend is the annual Scouting/Amateur radio event known as Jamboree on the Air (JOTA). This is an international event. Scouts (boys and girls) will be trying radio for the first time. All modes are available for use but phone is the most popular.

Here is a list of suggested HF frequencies: SSB 3740, 3940 7270, 14290, 18140, 21360, 24960, 28390 CW 3590, 7030, 14070, 18080, 21140, 24910, 28190. Saturday, October 21, and wraps up Sunday, October 22.

At our location in Rehoboth, SSB and maybe FM and CW will be used. We will be on during the day Saturday only.

We will represent [the Bristol County Repeater Association] and use the W1ACT call.

If you hear us or other stations, please talk with the kids. One of them may become a ham someday.

-Ron WB1HGA and Wheat N1YCQ