Public Information – Eastern Massachusetts ARRL

Annual Marshfield Fair Amateur Radio Exhibit, August 16-25, 2019

July 28, 2019August 6, 2019 - by k9hi - Leave a Comment

The Whitman Amateur Radio Club will sponsor a ham radio exhibit and special events station at the 152st Annual Marshfield Fair August 16-25, 2019, from 1600Z-0059Z. The club will operate under the call sign NN1MF on the following frequencies/bands: 18.160, 14.260, 7.260, and 3.860 MHz. The station will also be active on EchoLink via the WA1NPO-R, and IRLP: 8691. Contacts will be acknowledged with a certificate and QSL at: Whitman ARC, PO Box 48, Whitman, MA 02382.

PART of Westford Field Day 2019: A Successful Public Relations-Public Information Effort

July 1, 2019July 1, 2019 - by k9hi - Leave a Comment

PART of Westford‘s Field Day Chairman George Allison, K1IG, reports a successful public relations/public information effort on the part of PIO Lela Smith, KC1ACV and others. “The club entertained a total of 75 participants and visitors this year, including the mayor of Leominster, a representative of the Billerica EMC, a Carlisle selectman, and a contingent of soldiers from the 211th Military Police Battalion who were sent by their commanding officer to get some experience in field communications. One of the officers from this group is now interested in joining PART,” reports George. PART also netted a lengthy article …

Algonquin ARC Field Day Event Featured on Community Cable Program

June 29, 2019July 4, 2019 - by k9hi - Leave a Comment

Algonquin Amateur Radio Club members were featured in a Marlboro Community Television (WMCT) news segment in connection with their recent Field Day event June 22-23, 2019 at the Marlboro Fire Department, according to AARC Activities Chairman Joe Reynolds, KA1GDQ. The story begins at 9:26 into the video.

Field Day / Public Information

States, Counties, Municipalities Recognize Amateur Radio’s Contributions in Advance of Field Day

June 19, 2019 - by k9hi - Leave a Comment

From the ARRLWeb: Each year as ARRL Field Day approaches, state and local governments traditionally take advantage of the opportunity to honor Amateur Radio in the form of various proclamations. [Full story]

Framingham ARA Field Day, McAuliffe Public Library, Framingham, June 22

June 12, 2019June 19, 2019 - by k9hi - Leave a Comment

Sumner Weisman, W1VIV, writes on the FARA list: Greetings to all hams, The Framingham Amateur Radio Association‘s annual Field Day is coming soon! We hope you will stop by and say hello. Date — Saturday, June 22. Place — McAuliffe Public Library, Water Street, Framingham Operating time — 2 pm to 6 pm. We can’t promise, but there will be opportunities to operate as well. We hope to see you there. 73, Sumner Weisman, W1VIV

“Triple Play:” MA Hams Receive Amateur Radio Proclamations, Resolutions from House, Senate, and Governor

June 12, 2019June 12, 2019 - by k9hi - Leave a Comment

Massachusetts ARRL staff received copies of proclamations and resolutions congratulating the Amateur Radio community for its service to the Commonwealth, and for the upcoming annual Field Day exercise June 22-23, 2019. The Massachusetts House of Representatives document “offers its sincerest congratulations to the American Radio Relay League in recognition of The ARRL Field Day and the Tireless Work of Amateur Radio Operators.” The document was signed by Robert A. DeLeo, Speaker of the House. The Massachusetts State Senate weighed in with a resolution, adopted May 9, 2019. “[The Senate] extends its appreciation to Amateur Radio operators as they celebrate Amateur …

Public Information

Brown Bag Learning Series: “The Fascinating Hobby of Amateur Radio” at Framingham Library, June 7, 2019

May 7, 2019May 7, 2019 - by k9hi - 1 Comment

John Iwuc, KB1VXY, president of the Framingham Amateur Radio Association will give a “brown bag” talk at the Framingham Public Library, 49 Lexington Street, in Framingham entitled, “The Fascinating Hobby of Amateur Radio” from 12-1 PM on June 7, 2019.

Public Information / Youth

Sci-Tech ARS at Science on the Street, Framingham State College

April 30, 2019April 30, 2019 - by k9hi - Leave a Comment

Rishi Bhagat, KC1BKX, writes: On Saturday, April 27, 2019, Sci-Tech Amateur Radio Society (STARS) and its host New England Sci-Tech joined the “Science on State Street” event on the campus of Framingham State University (FSU). STARS set up a large cube tent with an IC-7610, large display monitor, and a buddy pole for people to learn about ham radio. The radio was staffed by Rusty, K1FVK, and Bruce, N9JBT, while outside the tent Marcel, AC1DO, Janet, KC1IKP, and Bob, K5TEC, provided related activities and information. For more information about Science on the Street, visit http://christa.org/science-festival/ .

Public Information / Youth

New England Sci-Tech Participates in 2019 Cambridge Science Festival

April 16, 2019 - by k9hi - Leave a Comment

Leaders of New England Sci-Tech (NEST) staffed three exhibit tables this past weekend at the Cambridge Science Festival with “ham radio, meteorites, 3D space, and constellation night light kits.” “We had 35 children make kits at the fair and more were made at [New England Sci-Tech] last evening when about 30 people came for the first night, ” writes NEST founder Bob Phinney, K5TEC. New England Sci-Tech is a non-profit STEM+ education center and makerspace dedicated to project-based, hands-on learning for youth and families across theNew England community. According to the Cambridge Science Festival’s organizers, “the annual 10-day (and night) celebration of science, technology, …

Public Information / Public Service

KD1CY to Participate in 2019 National Hurricane Conference

April 10, 2019April 10, 2019 - by k9hi - Leave a Comment

Eastern Massachusetts ARRL field organization staffer Rob Macedo, KD1CY, will participate in the National Hurricane Conference Amateur Radio Workshop in New Orleans, Louisiana on April 23, 2019. According to Rob, “All Amateur Radio sessions are free. They will be on Tuesday April 23, 2019 from 11:30 AM-1:15 PM EDT (10:30 AM-12:15 PM CDT) and 2:30-6:00 PM EDT (1:30 PM-5:00 PM CDT). Each presenter will not only give an overview of their respective group but also how their group handled both the historic 2017 Atlantic Hurricane Season and the 2018 Atlantic Hurricane Season.” KD1CY is Section Emergency Coordinator and ARES SKYWARN …

Public Information

“Locals Keep Ham Radio Alive and Well”

April 6, 2019 - by k9hi - Leave a Comment

New Hampshire’s “Seacoast Online” carried a well-written story and video featuring ham radio and Rochester, NH amateur Mark Pride, K1RX, in its April 6, 2019 edition: “In a time when social media platforms are often criticized more for their divisiveness than their ability to bring people together, a number of Seacoast residents are tapping into a different network to forge connections worldwide. Local interest in ham radios has been growing at an accelerated rate in recent years thanks to lower entry hurdles, according to clubs and operators. They say it’s put new generations one twist of a dial or tap …

Cape Cod Mini Maker Faire, Volunteers Requested, April 27, 2019

April 4, 2019April 4, 2019 - by k9hi - Leave a Comment

The Falmouth Amateur Radio Association will again be participating in the Cape Cod Mini Maker Faire, Saturday, April 27, 2019 at the Mashpee High School, 500 Old Barnstable Road, in Mashpee. According to FARA president Brent Putnam, W1NCH, “We need volunteers to assist with station setup, operating, greeting the public, and helping the kids to make Morse code sounders.” If you are available to assist, or have any questions, please contact Brent, W1NCH, at W1NCH@arrl.net. For more information about the Faire, see http://capecod.makerfaire.com/ -Thanks, http://www.falara.org/announcements/capecodmakerfaire2019

Operating / Public Information

Special Event Station W1MGY to Commemorate 104th Anniversary of HMS Titanic Sinking

April 2, 2019April 2, 2019 - by k9hi - Leave a Comment

Special events station W1MGY will operate at the old Coast Guard Station in Eastham on Cape Cod on April 13-14, 2019 to commemorate the tragic loss of the HMS Titanic. Two stations will be set up and operated in approximately 4 hour shifts as follows: Saturday April 13, 6:30 am- 10:00 am ; 10:00 am- 2:00 pm ; 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm ; 6:00 pm- 10:00 pm (No operation over night) Sunday April 14, 6:30 am – 10:00 am ; 10:00 am- 2:00 pm ; 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm ; 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm ; 10:00 pm …

Public Information / Technical

Ham Volunteers Sought for IEEE International Microwave Symposium, Boston, June 2-7, 2019

March 20, 2019March 22, 2019 - by k9hi - Leave a Comment

Boston area amateurs have been requested to provide an Amateur Radio presence at the IEEE International Microwave Symposium in Boston, June 2-7, 2019 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center in Boston’s Seaport District. [Full story]

Operating / Public Information / Youth

W1BSA Special Event Operation, USS Massachusetts, Fall River, April 27, 2019

March 5, 2019 - by k9hi - Leave a Comment

Uncommon Service to Nautical Radio will host a special event operation W1BSA aboard the USS Massachusetts in Fall River, on Apr 27, 2019 from 1000-1600 ET. Look for W1BSA on 14.259 and 7.259. “The Scouts stay overnight on the ship Friday and on Saturday nights,” writes Rick Emord, KB1TEE. “We have been doing this event since 2015 and have tried to showcase Amateur Radio.” Rick adds, “we have put some of the Scouts on the air and we look forward to seeing them and other visitors to Battleship Cove.” Stations may QSL via USTNR c/o Rick Emord, 135 Wareham St., …

KD1CY Featured on WeatherBrains Podcast

January 14, 2019January 14, 2019 - by k9hi - Leave a Comment

Eastern MA Section Emergency Coordinator and ARES SKYWARN Coordinator Rob Macedo, KD1CY, was one of three featured guests on the podcast “WeatherBrains” on January 7, 2019. The 90-minute program discussed Amateur Radio, SKYWARN, and the VoIP Hurricane Net. Other guests included Jay Farlow, W9LW, and Jeff Stapel, W8SWX. The audio and YouTube video can be found at https://weatherbrains.com/?p=7531. According to Macedo, “The program was well received by the meteorological panel and those that have watched/listened to date.”

Whitman ARC Plimoth Plantation Special Event Operation, November 24-25, 2018

November 18, 2018November 20, 2018 - by k9hi - Leave a Comment

Whitman Amateur Radio Club members, assisted by other area amateurs, will set up tables and a portable station over the Thanksgiving weekend and operate a special events station at the Plimoth Plantation, the home of the Mayflower II in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The participants will demonstrate Amateur Radio to tourists and visitors. In the past the group has logged over a hundred HF and VHF contacts with US and foreign amateurs, including a contact with Plymouth, England. This year’s event will be held on November 24-25, 2018. Setup takes place on Friday, November 23 at 10 AM at the Plantation’s lower parking lot. On-air …

Operating / Public Information / Youth

Western MA ARISS School Contact Draws ARRL Staffers, State, Local Officials

November 12, 2018 - by k9hi - Leave a Comment

ARRL Teachers Institute on Wireless Technology alumnus Mariusz Zielinski, KB1MDS, invited ARRL Lifelong Learning Manager Kris Bickell, K1BIC, Lifelong Learning Administrator Ally Riedel, KM3ALF, and ARRL Communications Content Producer Michelle Patnode, W3MVP, to witness an exciting November 2 Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact with students at Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School in Palmer, Massachusetts, where Zielinski teaches. [Full story]

Falmouth ARA QRV for JOTA

October 12, 2018 - by k9hi - Leave a Comment

The Falmouth Amateur Radio Association will participate in the 61st annual Jamboree On The Air (JOTA) on Saturday, October 20, 2018. The JOTA event will occur at Falmouth’s Gus Canty Recreation Center at 790 Main Street, from 10 AM-5 PM. FARA members hope to show all attendees (specifically any Scout–boy or girl) what ham radio has to offer and get them on the air. Volunteers are needed to operate several stations as demos and to get folks on the air: CW station HF voice (SSB) Digital (likely PSK31) with a big screen 2m HT and/or mobile For more information, visit http://www.falara.org/announcements/jamboreeontheairjotaoctober20.

Cape Cod ARES Participates in Falmouth Public Safety Fair

September 23, 2018September 24, 2018 - by admin - Leave a Comment

Cape Cod ARES District Emergency Coordinator WQ1O-Frank O’Laughlin writes: I felt just well enough to attend the Falmouth Emergency preparedness/Safety fair day here on Cape Cod to support my new ARES ADEC Henry Brown K1WCC who headed up the event for the Falmouth ARES area of the Cape Cod and Islands ARES District. I was pleased to see the aluminum case kit that I built for him a few years back and the cooler based kit he personally built. I only brought my small camera bag radio kit. It was well attended and organized by Assistant Falmouth EMD Kim Strohm. …