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KY1N List of New England Volunteer Exams – 12/2/05

December 5, 2005February 25, 2018 - by admin - Leave a Comment

The KY1N Memorial List
Scheduled Amateur Radio Volunteer Examinations - CT MA ME NH RI VT
12/02/05
Jim, WW1Y, Editor
Date Time Contact Location Phone
12/03/05 11:30 Frank Sileo, N1PE Brookfield CT 203-438-0218
12/03/05 10:30 Larry Houbre, AA1FS Dartmouth MA 508-991-6055
12/03/05 09:00 *Alan Shuman, N1FIK Manchester NH 603-487-3333
12/03/05 09:00 Jim Heedles, WW1Y Nashua NH 603-672-4035
12/03/05 08:45 Conrad Ekstrom, WB1GXM Newport NH 603-543-1389
12/06/05 19:00 Richard Strycharz Jr, KD1XP Northampton MA 413-665-2211
12/06/05 19:00 Joel T Curneal, N1JEO Wallingford CT 203-634-4444
12/08/05 19:00 Louis Mester, W1CH Providence RI 401-231-6045
12/08/05 19:00 Kevin Cellini, N1KGM Trumbull CT 203-268-5015
12/09/05 18:30 Ralph T Stetson III, KD1R Burlington VT 802-878-6454
12/10/05 09:00 Don Tarbet, KD1XU Bangor ME 207-327-1453
12/10/05 10:00 Bryce Rumery, K1GAX Bath ME 207-799-1116
12/10/05 08:45 William J Needham, K1WN Braintree MA 781-843-4400
12/10/05 09:00 Joanne Reid, N1LNE Falmouth MA 508-548-1121
12/10/05 09:00 Jack P Garforth, N1JK Middletown RI 401-683-2250
12/10/05 09:00 Steven Ewald, WV1X Newington CT 860-594-026512/11/05 12:00 Bob Quinn, WV1A Gloucester MA 978-283-4660
12/12/05 19:00 Dick Doherty, KA1TUZ Brookline MA 617-527-2968
12/12/05 19:00 Mike Ardai, N1IST Brookline MA 781-321-7939
12/13/05 19:00 Lawrence Polowy, KU1L Thomaston CT 860-283-4089
12/14/05 19:30 Bruce Anderson, W1LUS Chelmsford MA 978-851-2886
12/15/05 19:30 Louis Harris, N1UEC Norwood MA 508-668-0858
12/17/05 09:00 William D Wilson, K1IN Bloomfield CT 860-869-1059
12/17/05 09:00 Bill Wade, K1IJ Marlborough MA 617-699-3670
12/19/05 19:00 Arthur Denault, KB1CNB Fall River MA 774-644-3469
12/20/05 19:00 Paul Lux, K1PL Middletown CT 860-635-1742
12/21/05 19:30 Nick Altenbernd, KA1MQX Cambridge MA 617-253-3776
12/21/05 19:00 Robert E Moreland, KA1ZMF Milford CT 203-933-9587
12/23/05 18:00 David Cote, WA1DC Holyoke MA 413-592-4978
12/24/05 12:00 +Warren Hartman, W1LN Danvers MA 978-927-1015
12/28/05 19:00 *Paul Upham, KD1YH Shirley MA 978-597-6535
12/31/05 09:00 Bob Jones, WB1P Slatersville RI 401-333-4787
01/07/06 10:30 Larry Houbre, AA1FS Dartmouth MA 508-991-6055
01/07/06 09:00 Darryl Del Grosso, WA1DD New London CT 860-443-7799
01/08/06 12:00 Bob Quinn, WV1A Gloucester MA 978-283-4660
01/09/06 19:00 Dick Doherty, KA1TUZ Brookline MA 617-527-2968
01/09/06 19:00 Mike Ardai, N1IST Brookline MA 781-321-7939
01/10/06 19:00 Lawrence Polowy, KU1L Thomaston CT 860-283-4089
01/11/06 19:30 Bruce Anderson, W1LUS Chelmsford MA 978-851-2886
01/12/06 19:00 Louis Mester, W1CH Providence RI 401-231-6045
01/13/06 18:30 Ralph T Stetson III, KD1R Burlington VT 802-878-6454
01/14/06 08:45 William J Needham, K1WN Braintree MA 781-843-4400
01/14/06 09:00 Joanne Reid, N1LNE Falmouth MA 508-548-1121
01/18/06 17:30 Donald R Smith, AE1Q Augusta ME 207-495-3891
01/18/06 19:30 Nick Altenbernd, KA1MQX Cambridge MA 617-253-3776
01/19/06 19:30 Louis Harris, N1UEC Norwood MA 508-668-0858
01/21/06 09:00 Bill Wade, K1IJ Marlborough MA 617-699-3670
01/21/06 09:00 Bruce Howes, W1UJR South Portland ME 207-443-2140
01/25/06 19:00 *Paul Upham, KD1YH Shirley MA 978-597-6535
01/27/06 18:00 David Cote, WA1DC Holyoke MA 413-575-2950
01/28/06 12:00 +Warren Hartman, W1LN Danvers MA 978-927-1015
02/04/06 10:30 Larry Houbre, AA1FS Dartmouth MA 508-991-6055
02/08/06 19:30 Bruce Anderson, W1LUS Chelmsford MA 978-851-2886
02/09/06 19:00 Louis Mester, W1CH Providence RI 401-231-6045
02/10/06 18:30 Ralph T Stetson III, KD1R Burlington VT 802-878-6454
02/11/06 08:45 William J Needham, K1WN Braintree MA 781-843-4400
02/11/06 09:00 Joanne Reid, N1LNE Falmouth MA 508-548-1121
02/12/06 12:00 Bob Quinn, WV1A Gloucester MA 978-283-4660
02/13/06 19:00 Dick Doherty, KA1TUZ Brookline MA 617-527-2968
02/13/06 19:00 Mike Ardai, N1IST Brookline MA 781-321-7939
02/14/06 19:00 Lawrence Polowy, KU1L Thomaston CT 860-283-4089
02/15/06 19:30 Nick Altenbernd, KA1MQX Cambridge MA 617-253-3776
02/16/06 19:30 Louis Harris, N1UEC Norwood MA 508-668-0858
02/18/06 10:00 Bryce Rumery, K1GAX Bath ME 207-799-1116
02/18/06 09:00 Bill Wade, K1IJ Marlborough MA 617-699-3670
02/22/06 19:00 *Paul Upham, KD1YH Shirley MA 978-597-6535
02/24/06 18:00 David Cote, WA1DC Holyoke MA 413-575-2950
02/24/06 09:00 Mitch Stern, W1SJ Milton VT 802-879-6589
02/25/06 12:00 +Warren Hartman, W1LN Danvers MA 978-927-1015
02/25/06 09:00 Jim Heedles, WW1Y Nashua NH 603-673-7395
03/04/06 10:30 Larry Houbre, AA1FS Dartmouth MA 508-991-6055
03/08/06 19:30 Bruce Anderson, W1LUS Chelmsford MA 978-851-2886
03/09/06 19:00 Louis Mester, W1CH Providence RI 401-231-6045
03/10/06 18:30 Ralph T Stetson III, KD1R Burlington VT 802-878-6454
03/11/06 08:45 William J Needham, K1WN Braintree MA 781-843-4400
03/11/06 09:00 Joanne Reid, N1LNE Falmouth MA 508-548-1121
03/12/06 12:00 Bob Quinn, WV1A Gloucester MA 978-283-4660
03/13/06 19:00 Dick Doherty, KA1TUZ Brookline MA 617-527-2968
03/13/06 19:00 Mike Ardai, N1IST Brookline MA 781-321-7939
03/14/06 19:00 Lawrence Polowy, KU1L Thomaston CT 860-283-4089
03/15/06 17:30 Donald R Smith, AE1Q Augusta ME 207-495-3891
03/16/06 19:30 Louis Harris, N1UEC Norwood MA 508-668-0858
03/18/06 08:45 William J Needham, K1WN Braintree MA 781-843-4400
03/18/06 09:00 Bill Wade, K1IJ Marlborough MA 617-699-3670
03/18/06 09:00 Bruce Howes, W1UJR South Portland ME 207-443-2140
03/22/06 19:30 Nick Altenbernd, KA1MQX Cambridge MA 617-253-3776
03/22/06 19:00 *Paul Upham, KD1YH Shirley MA 978-597-6535
03/24/06 18:00 *Mitch Stern, W1SJ Essex Junction VT 802-879-6589
03/24/06 18:00 David Cote, WA1DC Holyoke MA 413-575-2950
03/25/06 12:00 +Warren Hartman, W1LN Danvers MA 978-927-1015
04/01/06 10:30 Larry Houbre, AA1FS Dartmouth MA 508-991-6055
04/08/06 08:45 William J Needham, K1WN Braintree MA 781-843-4400
04/08/06 09:00 Joanne Reid, N1LNE Falmouth MA 508-548-1121
04/09/06 12:00 Bob Quinn, WV1A Gloucester MA 978-283-4660
04/10/06 19:00 Dick Doherty, KA1TUZ Brookline MA 617-527-2968
04/12/06 19:30 Bruce Anderson, W1LUS Chelmsford MA 978-851-2886
04/13/06 19:00 Louis Mester, W1CH Providence RI 401-231-6045
04/14/06 18:30 Ralph T Stetson III, KD1R Burlington VT 802-878-6454
04/15/06 09:00 Bill Wade, K1IJ Marlborough MA 617-699-3670
04/19/06 19:30 Nick Altenbernd, KA1MQX Cambridge MA 617-253-3776
04/20/06 19:30 Louis Harris, N1UEC Norwood MA 508-668-0858
04/22/06 12:00 +Warren Hartman, W1LN Danvers MA 978-927-1015
04/26/06 19:00 *Paul Upham, KD1YH Shirley MA 978-597-6535
04/28/06 18:00 David Cote, WA1DC Holyoke MA 413-575-2950
05/06/06 10:30 Larry Houbre, AA1FS Dartmouth MA 508-991-6055
05/06/06 09:00 Bill Studley, AA1OC Hopkinton NH 603-424-2857
05/08/06 19:00 Dick Doherty, KA1TUZ Brookline MA 617-527-2968
05/10/06 19:30 Bruce Anderson, W1LUS Chelmsford MA 978-851-2886
05/11/06 19:00 Louis Mester, W1CH Providence RI 401-231-6045
05/12/06 18:30 Ralph T Stetson III, KD1R Burlington VT 802-878-6454
05/13/06 08:45 William J Needham, K1WN Braintree MA 781-843-4400
05/13/06 09:00 Joanne Reid, N1LNE Falmouth MA 508-548-1121
05/14/06 12:00 Bob Quinn, WV1A Gloucester MA 978-283-4660
05/18/06 19:30 Louis Harris, N1UEC Norwood MA 508-668-0858
05/20/06 09:00 Bill Wade, K1IJ Marlborough MA 617-699-3670
05/24/06 19:30 Nick Altenbernd, KA1MQX Cambridge MA 617-253-3776
05/24/06 19:00 *Paul Upham, KD1YH Shirley MA 978-597-6535
05/26/06 18:00 David Cote, WA1DC Holyoke MA 413-575-2950
05/27/06 12:00 +Warren Hartman, W1LN Danvers MA 978-927-1015

NOTES:
* = PREREGISTRATION MANDATORY
+ = PLEASE CALL TO GAURANTEE 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.
If attending a session please remember to bring:
1) 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
4) The 2005 test session fee of $14.00
All VE Teams are invited to contribute.
For additions/corrections contact Jim Heedles, WW1Y, 603-672-4035,
via email at ky1n@ky1n.net

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LAFD + Ham Radio = An Exciting Opportunity

December 2, 2005 - by admin - Leave a Comment

John Salmi, KB1MGI posts:

http://lafd.blogspot.com/2005/12/lafd-ham-radio-exciting-opportunity.html

Thursday, December 01, 2005

The Los Angeles Fire Department has been chosen by the City’s Emergency Operations Organization to oversee its amateur radio program under the Auxiliary Communication Service (ACS) agreement with the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services.

LAFD Auxiliary Communications Service (LAFD ACS) volunteers provide essential communications support to the Los Angeles Fire Department during disasters and at LAFD-supported public service events, such as the recent Hollywood Christmas Parade.

In a strong show of support for the program and evidence of its importance, Fire Chief William Bamattre has authorized the LAFD ACS to enroll up to 500 licensed radio amateurs (ham radio operators) to supplement the Department’s existing communications network as needed.

If you are a licensed radio amateur, we welcome you to join or support the efforts of the LAFD ACS, a local Fire Corps program.

Not a Ham?

The LAFD ACS has a mentoring program designed to assist members of our community who desire to become FCC licensed Amateur Radio Operators. You can learn more by visiting the LAFD ACS website:

http://www.lafdacs.org

Submitted by Brian Humphrey (KG6IVD), Spokesman
Los Angeles Fire Department

# posted by LAFD Media and Public Relations : 12/01/2005 03:07:00 PM

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South Coast Repeater Archiving Project On The Web

December 2, 2005 - by admin - Leave a Comment

WAV waveform A Mattapoisett ham has created a unique web site that can be used to access archived audio content of local repeaters. “SCRAP”, the South Coast Repeater Archiving Project consists of two dedicated PCs that record audio files compressed in wav format, playable on most multimedia systems. Each file is recorded using SCANREC from Sagebrush Systems, a VOX-operated audio recorder with time and date stamp capabilities.

Tim Smith, N1TI explains that the audio archives of local repeater activity is interesting “for a variety of reasons including repeater abuse, performance checks, station audio critiques and nostalgia.” Smith says the content includes “complete on-air audio archives of all W1AEC [repeater] activity starting beginning on November 9, 2005.”

“This site was established primarily to record events of repeater abuse but produced an interesting side-effect: the ability to reflect on past events.”

N1TI’s web site also contains audio archives from the W1RJC repeater. “I’ve not had the time to review W1RJC’s files with the same level of scrutiny,” he adds.

Users may request a password from Smith for full access to the archive by emailing him at rt_smith@yahoo.com. In addition, the SCRAP web site contains various repeater resource links.

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SEMARA Members QRV For SKYWARN Recognition Day

November 29, 2005March 2, 2018 - by admin - Leave a Comment

SEMARA logo Southeastern MA Amateur Radio Association members plan to staff the club’s station, W1AEC and operate in Skywarn Recognition Day on December 3, 2005.

“I plan to be at the club on Saturday morning about 10 a.m. and remain until the last person leaves or has had enough fun,” writes Ron Silvia, WB1HGA.

Silvia says there will be two stations available for folks to operate. Plans call for both SSB and Morse code operation at W1AEC.

“This year I am adding something different: PSK 31 will be available for use during this event. I will bring my HF station set up for this mode. So depending on what goes, we may have as many as 3 stations running!” WB1HGA adds.

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Nashoba Valley ARC “Sort Up A Storm” For W1 Buro

November 26, 2005 - by admin - Leave a Comment

Nashoba Valley ARC QSL sorting meeting Members of the Nashoba Valley ARC sorted their way through thousands of W1 QSL cards at NVARC’s October club meeting. In all, 17,000 cards were pre-sorted in just two hours. The cards were arranged into piles according to the first letter of the call sign suffix. They were then repackaged for delivery back to the W1-bureau, for final sorting by various volunteers across New England.

Volunteers included: KB1JKL, KB1HDO, K1LGQ, WA1TAC, W1JMM, W1XP, KB1ESR, AB1DS, KB1LZH, KB1MBR, KD1SM, K1LK, KD1LE, W1ZBT, N1SV, and K1NKR.

—Nashoba Valley ARC Signal, November, 2005

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WX1BOX QRV For SKYWARN Recognition Day

November 25, 2005March 2, 2018 - by admin - Leave a Comment

SKYWARN logo SKYWARN Recognition Day 2005 begins Friday December 2nd at 7 PM and ends on Saturday December 3rd at 7 PM. NWS Taunton, WX1BOX, will be on the air from 7 PM-12 AM on Friday Night and from 7 AM-7 PM Saturday.

At the time of this newsletter writing, 96 National Weather Service Offices are participating across the country for this year’s event. It is a nationwide event where certificates can be achieved for working a variety of endorsements that are available by working certain NWS Offices. It is a tremendous opportunity to contact NWS Offices as the National Weather Service recognizes all the Amateur Radio Operators who support the SKYWARN program with timely severe weather reporting into NWS for the protection of life and property. The endorsement checklist will be posted to the web-site on SKYWARN Recognition Day Web Site on Friday. Here is the link to the SKYWARN Recognition Day Web Site:

http://hamradio.noaa.gov/

The *WX_TALK*, EchoLink Conference Server Node# 7203/IRLP Reflector 9219 will be utilized between 11 AM-Noon EST (1600-1700 UTC) by WX4NC-NWS Raleigh, North Carolina and WX4NHC, the National Hurricane Center in Miami, Florida will utilize the system from 4-6 PM EST (2100-2300 UTC). NWS Taunton will most likely be on this system during at least a couple of timeframes. We will also utilize the New England Network (*NEW-ENG* EchoLink Node#: 9123/IRLP Reflector 9058) for most if not all of this timeframe so that people can have access to us on that system or via WX-TALK/IRLP Reflector 9219. Further details will follow in a subsequent update or two as SKYWARN Recognition Day draws closer.

In addition, Amateur Radio will be active for SKYWARN Recognition Day from the Blue Hill Observatory under call-sign W1BOS/MQE. [See BARC To Operate In SKYWARN Recognition Day.] This station is being sponsored by the Boston Amateur Radio Club (BARC) and will be on the air on 2 Meters and 20 Meters. Further details will be posted as received and a web site link is posted with further information as its own topic later in this newsletter.

The following is a tentative schedule that will be followed over the course of the SKYWARN Recognition Day event. It is hoped to make contact with many of the hardworking SKYWARN Spotters from across the NWS Taunton County Warning Area and around the country to thank them for their support of the SKYWARN program. Some forecasters from NWS Taunton have volunteered to go on the air and either give announcements or speak to certain spotters directly.

Below is a schedule that we will be on for 2 Meter/440 Repeaters that we will attempt access during the course of SKYWARN Recognition Day. We will also be on at random on 6 Meters, 20 Meters, 40 Meters and 80 Meters. If time and band conditions allow, 10 and 15 Meters will be utilized. We will also be on VoIP full time utilizing the New England Network and the *WX-TALK*/9219 Reflector system as we work HF and VHF/UHF modes. If we are not on one system, please try the other system though we should have capability to monitor both systems simultaneously. The goal is to hit as many repeaters and networks within range of NWS Taunton at least once possibly twice where possible. Some SKYWARN repeaters such as repeaters in Southern New Hampshire and Northern Massachusetts are not reliably reachable from NWS or have other repeaters on those frequencies so they cannot be reached. We will also try Simplex 2 Meters at several points within the schedule as it will be a good test of our capabilities and a fun experiment to try during this event. The tentative schedule of where we will monitor is listed below.

Friday December 2nd, 2005:

7:00-7:30 PM: 146.595 Simplex
7:30-8:00 PM: 147.000-Darmouth Repeater
8:00-8:30 PM: 145.490-Fairhaven Repeater
8:30-9:00 PM: 147.180-Bridgewater Repeater
9:00-9:30 PM: 146.79-Vernon, CT Repeater (linked via IRLP.)
9:30-10:00 PM: 147.225-Killingly, CT Repeater
10-10:30 PM: 146.760-Scituate, RI Repeater
10:30-11:00 PM: 146.970-Paxton Repeater
11:00-11:30 PM: 145.470-Danvers Repeater
11:30 PM-12:00 AM: 146.640-Waltham Repeater

**Will Attempt to monitor both the New England Network and the *WX-TALK*/IRLP Reflector 9219 systems during this entire timeframe.

**It is possible we may switch off to different repeaters or simplex during time slots if we run out of contacts.

Saturday December 3rd 2005:

7:00-9:00 AM: 146.595 Simplex
9:00-9:30 AM: 145.230-Boston Repeater
9:30-10:00 AM: 146.640-Waltham Repeater
10:00-10:30 AM: 146.79-Vernon, CT Repeater (linked via IRLP.)
10:30-11:00 AM: 147.225-Killingly, CT Repeater
11:00-11:30 AM: 145.470-Danvers Repeater
11:30 AM-Noon: 146.895-Walpole Repeater
Noon-2:00 PM: 146.595 Simplex
2-2:30 PM: 146.955-Barnstable Repeater
2:30-3:00 PM: 146.955-Westford Repeater
3:00-3:30 PM: 146.970-Paxton Repeater
3:30-4:00 PM: 147.165-Exeter, RI Repeater
4:00-4:30 PM: 146.760-Scituate, RI Repeater
4:30-5:00 PM: 145.490-Dartmouth Repeater
5:00-5:30 PM: 147.180-Bridgewater Repeater
6:00-6:30 PM: 146.895-Walpole Repeater
6:30-7:00 PM: 147.000-Dartmouth Repeater

**Will Attempt to monitor both the New England Network and the *WX-TALK*/IRLP Reflector 9219 systems during this entire timeframe.

**It is possible we may switch off to different repeaters or simplex during time slots if we run out of contacts.

We look forward to this fun event and will hope that Mother Nature will not bring forth another large snowstorm like in 2003, which featured the biggest snowstorm of the 2003-2004 Winter. Thanks and we look forward to a fun event, another update will be posted either Thursday Night December 1st or Friday Morning December 2nd.

—from SKYWARN Newsletter #228

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PART Members “Root” For Lowell Lock Monsters

November 25, 2005 - by admin - Leave a Comment

Police Amateur Radio TEAM logo An Eastern MA ARRL-affiliated club is promoting a unique social activity this holiday season. Members of the Police Amateur Radio Team of Westford plan to attend a Lowell Lock Monsters hockey game against the Providence Buins at the Tsongas Arena on December 3, 2005.

“We currently have eleven people signed up for the game,” writes Charles Suprin, AA1VS. Suprin is attempting to recruit one more attendee to acheive a group ticket rate. “With the group package we will get PART’s name in lights on the Jumbotron,” he adds.

“The Lock Monsters are promoting their ‘Teddy Bear Toss Night’ at the game,” says AA1VS. “Fans are encouraged to bring new or ‘gently used’ teddy bears and to toss them onto the ice when the Lock Monsters score their first goal of the night. The teddy bears will benefit the pediatric unit at Lowell General Hospital and other local charities.”

Suprin requests that PART members interested in attending notify him by November 27.

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N1BLF To Retire From Question Pool Reading

November 23, 2005August 6, 2019 - by admin - Leave a Comment

A North Dartmouth ham has received praise from the Minnesota-based Courage Center Handiham Program. Volunteer reader Bob Zeida, N1BLF has announced that he will retire from reading the FCC question pools beginning in 2006.

Zeida, who is also a member of the Southeastern MA Amateur Radio Association, has read all of the current pools on behalf of Handiham members. He is a familiar voice to many blind amateurs studying for their Technician, General, and Extra Class licenses.

“His measured, clear delivery is appreciated by those of us who must make our way through the huge number of questions during our studies,” writes Handiham Manager Pat Tice, WA0TDA. “We thank Bob for his wonderful service to Handiham members who listen to his reading around the world!”

Although N1BLF will not be reading the pools, he will continue reading the monthly magazine digests. Bob also reads for blind listeners via the Massachusetts Talking Information Center. —Thanks, Handiham World Weekly E-Letter, November 23-30, 2005

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"Town Meeting" PR Efforts Gain Ground

November 23, 2005March 2, 2018 - by admin - Leave a Comment

Seal of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts A representative from the Governor’s office has reached out to the Amateur Radio community in the wake of last week’s perceived “snubbing” of Amateur Radio emergency communications efforts in comments made by the Governor in a televised “Town Meeting.”

According to Eastern MA Section Emergency Coordinator Rob Macedo, KD1CY, Pam Hickman from the Governor’s Office of External Relations telephoned Macedo yesterday. “Hickman stated the Governor’s Office would like to the ‘make the situation right,'” explained KD1CY.
Macedo told Hickman that he and the ARRL/ARES leadership are seeking a “short visit” with the Governor so that they might “describe Amateur Radio and its benefits to the community.” KD1CY says he’d like to use the opportunity to push for an Amateur Radio proclamation during the June, 2006 timeframe, which coincides with the ARRL’s annual Field Day operating event.

“I gave a brief description of Amateur Radio and what we do and tried to give her a flavor of our organization,” noted Macedo. “Hickman has requested pamphlets and information be sent to her office. I will begin working on that as one of my highest priorities.”

KD1CY expects to have a package consisting of ARES/ARRL pamphlets, sample articles from the ARES E-newsletters, a writeup on the Whittenton Pond Dam operation, and other relevant materials sent to Hickman no later than Friday.

“Depending on time constraints, I may also provide a brief, high-level PowerPoint presentation, leveraging material used from the MEMT meetings where we’ve discussed ARES and RACES.”

In a related development, District Emergency Coordinator Steve Schwarm, W3EVE contacted his state representative regarding the Governor’s comments in the Town Meeting program. “[Steve’s] representative sent a response, saying he was going to be contacting the Governor’s office,” reports Macedo. “This is the first I’ve heard of a state rep getting involved with making contact as well.”

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“Town Meeting” PR Efforts Gain Ground

November 23, 2005March 2, 2018 - by admin - Leave a Comment

Seal of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts A representative from the Governor’s office has reached out to the Amateur Radio community in the wake of last week’s perceived “snubbing” of Amateur Radio emergency communications efforts in comments made by the Governor in a televised “Town Meeting.”

According to Eastern MA Section Emergency Coordinator Rob Macedo, KD1CY, Pam Hickman from the Governor’s Office of External Relations telephoned Macedo yesterday. “Hickman stated the Governor’s Office would like to the ‘make the situation right,'” explained KD1CY.
Macedo told Hickman that he and the ARRL/ARES leadership are seeking a “short visit” with the Governor so that they might “describe Amateur Radio and its benefits to the community.” KD1CY says he’d like to use the opportunity to push for an Amateur Radio proclamation during the June, 2006 timeframe, which coincides with the ARRL’s annual Field Day operating event.

“I gave a brief description of Amateur Radio and what we do and tried to give her a flavor of our organization,” noted Macedo. “Hickman has requested pamphlets and information be sent to her office. I will begin working on that as one of my highest priorities.”

KD1CY expects to have a package consisting of ARES/ARRL pamphlets, sample articles from the ARES E-newsletters, a writeup on the Whittenton Pond Dam operation, and other relevant materials sent to Hickman no later than Friday.

“Depending on time constraints, I may also provide a brief, high-level PowerPoint presentation, leveraging material used from the MEMT meetings where we’ve discussed ARES and RACES.”

In a related development, District Emergency Coordinator Steve Schwarm, W3EVE contacted his state representative regarding the Governor’s comments in the Town Meeting program. “[Steve’s] representative sent a response, saying he was going to be contacting the Governor’s office,” reports Macedo. “This is the first I’ve heard of a state rep getting involved with making contact as well.”

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MEMA Director Praises Amateurs’ Volunteer Efforts

November 22, 2005February 25, 2018 - by admin - Leave a Comment

MEMA seal In the wake of recent concerns expressed after last week’s “Town Hall Meeting” on local TV, Cristine McCombs, Director of the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency praised the volunteer efforts of Amateur Radio operators in an open letter to the Amateur Radio community today. Stating that “both ARES and RACES have been and remain key components” in Massachusetts’ communication strategy, McCombs added that MEMA “continues to rely upon the thousands of hours volunteer operators provide.” [Full text]

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Boston ARC To Operate in SKYWARN Recognition Day, December 3, 2005

November 22, 2005March 2, 2018 - by admin - Leave a Comment

Boston ARC logo Mark Duff, KB1EKN writes:

For the third year in a row, the Boston Amateur Radio Club will participate in Skywarn Recognition Day (SRD) at the Blue Hill Observatory in Milton, MA. We will be operating on Saturday December 3rd from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM on both HF and VHF.

SRD consists of Amateur Radio operators who set up at the National Weather Service (NWS) offices and other weather related locations and contact similar stations around the world. Many NWS Offices including NWS Taunton have permanently installed Amateur Radio equipment. Hams have assisted the National Weather Service by providing real-time reports of severe weather and storm conditions.
We recently played a key role by providing communications during the hurricanes that affected the Gulf. Although the NWS operates a network of 120 Doppler radars to track severe storms, at greater ranges weather radar has a difficult time sampling conditions close to the ground. The information we provide plays a key role in aiding forecasters.

Stations will exchange signal reports, location and a brief description of the current weather at their respective locations (“sunny,” “partly cloudy,” “windy,” etc). This is a great opportunity for members to operate the club’s Yaesu 897 and make some DX contacts.

If you are interested in participating please, contact me directly at emgmgt@comcast.net. We are looking for assistance on Friday, December 2nd with setup, and operators on Saturday, December 3rd.

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Rhode Island ARES Simulated Emergency Test Saturday 11/19/05 10 AM-1 PM

November 18, 2005March 2, 2018 - by admin - Leave a Comment

Hello to all….

The Rhode Island Simulated Emergency Test is Saturday November 19th from 10 AM-1 PM. We had several Amateurs from Rhode Island check-in and pass traffic during our SET on November 12th. While I realize that the SET is also the same day as the Technical Workshop put on by Cape Cod ARES and its short notice, those Amateurs who are not attending the Technical Workshop and may have some time this Saturday are asked to check into the Rhode Island SET, which will be on the following frequencies:

146.700- no PL repeater (Primary VHF)

7.245 MHz main HF net (3.910 MHz, and 28.370 MHz secondary or alternate if 40 blows up)

146.440 Simplex (range 146.400-146.580)
147.440 Simplex (range 147.420-147.570)

If you can pass a few messages of a tactical or NTS nature as well, that would be great! If you do check into the SET, please send me a short email letting me know that you have done so. Thanks to all for their help here!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://users.rcn.com/rmacedo
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Harvard Wireless Club To Operate ARRL Phone Sweepstakes

November 16, 2005May 27, 2018 - by admin - Leave a Comment

HWC shield The Harvard Wireless Club will operate in the ARRL November Sweepstakes (Phone) Contest November 19-21, competing for the Collegiate Championship Combined Trophy, according to HWC’s Clayton Nall, AA9RB.

“Participation by other clubs was light on the CW side this year, so we should have a very good shot at capturing at least third place in the combined event, regardless of the number of schools that come out for the phone portion,” writes Nall.

AA9RB is recruiting HWC operators for multiple shifts between 4 p.m. Saturday and 10 p.m. Sunday. “We’ll be operating with a check of ’12’–this seems to require fewer repeats than ’09,'” he adds.

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Cape Cod ARES All-Day Technical Workshop, 11/19/05

November 15, 2005March 2, 2018 - by admin - Leave a Comment

EMA ARES logo The Cape Cod ARES will present an all-day technical workshop on Saturday, November 19, 2005 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The workshop will be hosted by the Town of Sandwich at the Elder Services building.

The workshop will consist of several topics: Personal Safety, Emergency Power Systems, Emergency Antennas I, Emergency Antennas II and Expedient Mounts, Expedient Masting and NVIS antennas, “Go-Kits” and Logistical transport.

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Cape Cod ARES All Day Technical Workshop Saturday November 19th!!

November 15, 2005March 2, 2018 - by admin - Leave a Comment

The Cape Cod ARES will present an all day technical workshop on Saturday November 19th from 9am to 4pm. It is provided free to all emcomm enthusiasts. The workshop will be hosted by the Town of Sandwich at their Elder Services building. This will be a technical only workshop consisting of several modules dealing with emergency communications response. This will be a workshop to give you a good background in the technical and hardware aspects of emcomm. We will go over the many hours of R&D by CCARES on expedient equipment. We will also concentrate heavily on personal safety. We hope this workshop will benefit those attending by passing on the experience and development by our field operators. Lunch will not be provided at the facility, but we will give out a list and map to nearby restaurants. You are also free to bring your own lunch if you desire. There will be coffee available in the morning at no charge. We will be pre-registering participants for the workshop. Walk-in space will likely also be available. Please pre-register by email at the email address listed below.

Frank O’laughlin WQ1O
Cape&Islands ARES DEC

Pre-registration email: wq1o@comcast.net or frank7268@comcast.net

Workshop Facility address: 270 Quaker Meeting House Rd. East Sandwich

Cape Cod ARES All Day Technical Workshop Topics

I. Personal Safety

II. Emergency Power Systems

III. Emergency Antennas I

IV. Emergency Antennas II and Expedient Mounts

V. Expedient Masting and NVIS antennas

VI. “Go-Kits” and Logistical transport

Many subtopics will be covered under each module of the primary topics. We look forward to presenting the workshop to all interested Emcomm enthusiasts.

We also wish to thank the Town of Sandwich for graciously hosting this event!

Directions to the facility

From the North: Take Rt 3 south across the Sagamore Bridge on to the Rt 6 mid Cape highway. Get off at exit 3 and proceed right onto Quaker Meetinghouse rd. Turn left into the Oak Ridge School entrance. Turn left into the Elder Services building Driveway.

From the Northwest: Take Rt 495 to Rt 25, proceed South to and over the Bourne Bridge. Take the Rt6 Alt East to Rt 6 Mid Cape Highway. Get off at exit 3 and proceed right onto Quaker Meetinghouse rd. Turn left into the Oak Ridge School entrance. Turn left into the Elder Services building Driveway.

From the West: Take Rt 195 East to Rt 25. Proceed South to and over the Bourne Bridge. Take the Rt6 Alt East to Rt 6 Mid Cape Highway. Get off at exit 3 and proceed right onto Quaker Meetinghouse rd. Turn left into the Oak Ridge School entrance. Turn left into the Elder Services building Driveway.
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://users.rcn.com/rmacedo
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Falmouth ARA 7th Annual Fest & Flea Market 11/12/05

November 11, 2005February 17, 2018 - by admin - Leave a Comment

Falmouth ARA logo Tim Smith, N1TI writes on members@semara.org:

FARA is having their 7th Annual Fest and Fleamarket tomorrow down at the KOC Hall in Falmouth. Doors open to vendors at 7AM and to the general public at 9AM. Indoor spaces available and if the weather holds up looks like tailgating outside too.

VE exams, raffles, food, free parking and no admission fee…who could ask for more?

VE registrations accepted up until 9AM tomorrow.

Talk-in: 146.655 MHz (-600 KHz) and 444.250 (+5 MHz pl: 141.3).

For more information and detailed directions, visit
http://www.falara.org/FleaMarket/farafleas.html.

Ralph Swenson, N1YHS replies:

Thank for the reminder gentlemen, but I am sorry to say there is a $3.00 admission fee for the public and it’s $9.00 per table for sellers. Wish we had your budget guys have (Hi Hi!).

Everyone is welcome and please feel free to stop by. We have a large number of reregistered tables, so it looks like its going to be a great turnout! Plenty of parking and plenty of outdoor space too, as the weather is supposed to be great!

See ya there!

73’s
Ralph, N1YHS
Farafest CO-Chairperson

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W1AA To Activate Ida Lewis Lighthouse, 11/12/05

November 10, 2005 - by admin - Leave a Comment

W1AA/Ida Lewis Lighthouse N1DT and K1VV plan to activate Ida Lewis Lighthouse (a.k.a. Lime Rock Lighthouse) (ARLHS USA 398) under the call W1AA on Saturday November 12, 2005 from 12:30 UTC (7:30 AM EST) until 19:00 UTC (2:00 PM EST).

“We will operate on 40 and 20 meters, on 7035.0 14035.0 CW, and 7270.0 14270.0 on SSB. The frequencies are plus or minus QRM. CW will be on the half hour,” writes Robert “Whitey” Doherty, K1VV.

Doherty notes that they’ll have a packet station in the truck and can spot themselves on the worldwide DX packet cluster. “We would appreciate spots on the ARLHS reflector,” he adds.

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

Located in Newport (R.I.) Harbor, Lime Rock Light was built in 1854. It was originally a short stone tower exhibiting a fixed red light. “The light house’s history is inseparable from the life story of its famous keeper, Ida Lewis, the most celebrated lighthouse keeper in American history.”

[See also: Lime Rock Light History]

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Eastern MA Oct. 2005 Traffic, PSHR Totals Posted

November 10, 2005February 16, 2018 - by admin - Leave a Comment

EMA NTS The October, 2005 EMA traffic net and Public Service Honor Roll totals have been posted to http://nts.ema.arrl.org under “Main Menu | STM Monthly Report“.

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Eastern Massachusetts ARES Net Tonight on the MMRA Repeater System

November 7, 2005March 2, 2018 - by admin - Leave a Comment

Hello to all….

A reminder that the monthly ARES Net for November is rapidly approaching. The monthly ARES Net for October is Monday November 7th, 2005, at 8:30 PM on the MMRA Repeater system. This is after the RACES Nets earlier in the evening.

Make tonight, “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 this 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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