Addtional VE Sessions Planned In Response to No-code

ARRL VEC logoTwo Eastern MA clubs have announced that they will hold additional Volunteer Examination sessions to help accommodate the increased demand for upgrades following the elimination of the 5 WPM code element on February 23.

The Norwood Amateur Radio Club VE team will hold an extra session on February 23, 2007, according to NARC’s Lou Harris, N1UEC.

“The session will be held in our regular testing location, the Canton Emergency Operations Center training room in the Canton Fire House, 99 Revere Street, in Canton.”

Interested persons may contact Harris at n1uec at n1uec dot org, or by calling (508) 333-5714.

The Billerica Amateur Radio Society is holding a special VE session on February 25, 2007 at the Murdoch Middle School on 42 Brick Klin Road in Chelmsford at 12 o’clock noon. Directions are listed on the club’s VE sessions page. Contact Bruce Anderson, W1LUS at w1lus at arrl dot net or call (978) 851-2886 for additional information.

PART Sponsors Radio, Photo Contests

Police Amateur Radio Team of Westford logoThe Police Amateur Radio Team of Westford is sponsoring two unique “contests” for the benefit of its members.

According to PART’s Terry Stader, KA8SCP, “In the first part–the radio contest–you must provide an exact location of the furthest point you’ve been able to use the 146.955 or 442.450 repeater.” Stader adds that one must “either have a verified conversation with someone” or generate a touch tone response on the repeater that returns the time and date. Your location should be measured by GPS coordinates, or nearest street address/intersection.

The second contest, involving photography, will be won by the person who is “furthest geographically” from the repeater site and can physically see it “without the aid of visual enhancement” and take a photo to prove it. Stader writes that “recording it with a zoom lens is acceptable.”

“Using Google Earth or other satellite/aerial views from a website are not allowed,” adds KA8SCP. “[Traveling to] mountain top locations is acceptable.”

“The contest ends when the first leaves start appearing on the trees. That should give us plenty of time to wander the country-side to make your observations. The observations must occur during the contest period.”

Contest entry deadlines will be announced when the contest period is closed and announced via e-mail and on the club’s website. The winners will be awarded PART gear decorated with the club’s new logo design.

KY1N List of New England Volunteer Exam Sessions, 02/06/07

                         The KY1N Memorial List
Scheduled Amateur Radio Volunteer Examinations - CT MA ME NH RI VT
2/06/07
Jim, WW1Y, Editor
Date Time Contact Location Phone
02/08/07 19:00 Louis Mester, W1CH Providence RI 401-263-6045
02/08/07 19:00 Kevin Cellini, N1KGM Trumbull CT 203-268-5015
02/09/07 18:30 Ralph T Stetson III, KD1R Burlington VT 802-878-6454
02/10/07 09:00 Ben Fleck, K2LYE Falmouth MA 508-540-2583
02/10/07 09:00 Steven Ewald, WV1X Newington CT 860-594-0265
02/10/07 09:30 Ernest Laug, KA1NGG Stamford CT 203-348-3993
02/10/07 10:00 Bryce Rumery, K1GAX Topsham ME 207-799-1116
02/11/07 12:00 Bob Quinn, WV1A Gloucester MA 978-283-4660
02/12/07 19:00 Dick Doherty, KA1TUZ Brookline MA 617-527-2968
02/13/07 19:00 Lawrence Polowy, KU1L Thomaston CT 860-283-4089
02/14/07 19:30 Bruce Anderson, W1LUS Chelmsford MA 978-851-2886
02/15/07 19:30 Louis Harris, N1UEC Norwood MA 508-668-0858
02/16/07 18:30 Albert Noble, AA1CZ Saco ME 207-642-8830
02/17/07 10:30 Walter Styslo, KA1DFH Farmington CT 860-529-8474
02/17/07 13:00 William Mcgarvey, AA1ZR Machias ME 207-853-2951
02/17/07 09:00 Bill Wade, K1IJ Marlborough MA 617-699-3670
02/19/07 19:00 Arthur Denault, KB1CNB Fall River MA 774-644-3469
02/19/07 19:00 *Francis D'auria, W1AD Rutland VT 802-775-3033
02/20/07 19:00 Orrin Riggott, AB1EL Portland CT 860-223-8867
02/21/07 19:30 Nick Altenbernd, KA1MQX Cambridge MA 617-253-3776 02/21/07 19:00 Robert E Moreland, KA1ZMF Milford CT 203-934-4059
02/22/07 23:00 Brennan Price, N4QX Newington CT 860-561-1773
02/23/07 18:00 David Cote, WA1DC Holyoke MA 413-575-2950
02/23/07 19:00 Robert E Moreland, KA1ZMF Milford CT 203-934-4059
02/23/07 12:01 Brennan Price, N4QX Newington CT 860-561-1773
02/24/07 09:00 William D Wilson, K1IN Bloomfield CT 860-869-1059
02/24/07 12:00 Gregory Fitch, KB1EZJ Conway NH 603-356-3875
02/24/07 12:00 +George Johnson, W1ZT Danvers MA 978-927-7211
02/24/07 12:00 Mitch Stern, W1SJ Milton VT 802-879-6589
02/24/07 09:00 Jim Heedles, WW1Y Nashua NH 603-673-7395
02/24/07 09:00 *Russ Appleyard, WA2MHY Plymouth MA 508-746-9240
02/25/07 18:00 Richard Strycharz Jr, KD1XP Amherst MA 413-665-2211
02/26/07 19:00 Walton G Congdon, W1ZPB Northfield MA 413-498-2729
02/28/07 19:00 *Paul Upham, KD1YH Shirley MA 978-597-6535
03/03/07 11:30 Frank Sileo, N1PE Bethel CT 203-438-0218
03/03/07 10:30 Larry Houbre, AA1FS Dartmouth MA 508-991-6055
03/03/07 08:45 Conrad Ekstrom, WB1GXM Newport NH 603-543-1389
03/03/07 12:00 John Miller, N1UMJ Taunton MA 508-802-4293
03/04/07 09:00 Richard Barton, N1NCZ Milford CT 203-877-5020
03/08/07 19:00 Louis Mester, W1CH Providence RI 401-263-6045
03/08/07 19:00 Kevin Cellini, N1KGM Trumbull CT 203-268-5015
03/09/07 18:30 Ralph T Stetson III, KD1R Burlington VT 802-878-6454
03/10/07 08:45 William J Needham, K1WN Braintree MA 781-843-4400
03/10/07 09:00 Ben Fleck, K2LYE Falmouth MA 508-540-2583
03/10/07 09:00 Jack P Garforth, N1JK Middletown RI 401-683-2250
03/10/07 09:00 Steven Ewald, WV1X Newington CT 860-594-0265
03/11/07 12:00 Bob Quinn, WV1A Gloucester MA 978-283-4660
03/12/07 19:00 Dick Doherty, KA1TUZ Brookline MA 617-527-2968
03/13/07 19:00 Lawrence Polowy, KU1L Thomaston CT 860-283-4089
03/14/07 19:30 Bruce Anderson, W1LUS Chelmsford MA 978-851-2886
03/14/07 19:30 *James Weckback, W1EQW Framingham MA 508-435-6487
03/15/07 19:30 Louis Harris, N1UEC Norwood MA 508-668-0858
03/17/07 09:00 Bill Wade, K1IJ Marlborough MA 617-699-3670
03/17/07 10:00 Edward Shekleton, K1ZE Pomfret CT 860-429-9837
03/17/07 09:00 Bruce Howes, W1UJR South Portland ME 207-749-0111
03/19/07 19:00 Arthur Denault, KB1CNB Fall River MA 774-644-3469
03/20/07 19:00 Orrin Riggott, AB1EL Portland CT 860-223-8867
03/21/07 17:30 Donald R Smith, AE1Q Augusta ME 207-495-3891
03/21/07 19:30 Nick Altenbernd, KA1MQX Cambridge MA 617-253-3776
03/21/07 19:00 Robert E Moreland, KA1ZMF Milford CT 203-934-4059
03/23/07 18:00 David Cote, WA1DC Holyoke MA 413-575-2950
03/24/07 12:00 +George Johnson, W1ZT Danvers MA 978-927-7211
03/24/07 09:00 Bill Wade, K1IJ Marlborough MA 617-699-3670
03/28/07 19:00 *Paul Upham, KD1YH Shirley MA 978-597-6535
03/31/07 09:00 William D Wilson, K1IN Bloomfield CT 860-869-1059
03/31/07 15:00 George Rinalducci, KB1KBC Greenland NH 603-231-1392
03/31/07 12:00 Bryce Rumery, K1GAX Lewiston ME 207-799-1116
03/31/07 09:00 Bob Jones, WB1P Slatersville RI 401-333-4787
04/01/07 09:00 Richard Barton, N1NCZ Milford CT 203-877-5020
04/07/07 10:30 Larry Houbre, AA1FS Dartmouth MA 508-991-6055
04/07/07 10:30 Ron Manson, W1SSF Winslow ME 207-873-2071
04/08/07 12:00 Bob Quinn, WV1A Gloucester MA 978-283-4660
04/09/07 19:00 Dick Doherty, KA1TUZ Brookline MA 617-527-2968
04/10/07 18:30 Wilburn A Scott, WA1YNZ Presque Isle ME 207-455-8333
04/10/07 19:00 Lawrence Polowy, KU1L Thomaston CT 860-283-4089
04/11/07 19:30 Bruce Anderson, W1LUS Chelmsford MA 978-851-2886
04/12/07 19:00 Louis Mester, W1CH Providence RI 401-263-6045
04/12/07 19:00 Kevin Cellini, N1KGM Trumbull CT 203-268-5015
04/13/07 18:30 Ralph T Stetson III, KD1R Burlington VT 802-878-6454
04/14/07 09:00 Ben Fleck, K2LYE Falmouth MA 508-540-2583
04/14/07 09:00 Jack P Garforth, N1JK Middletown RI 401-683-2250
04/14/07 09:00 Steven Ewald, WV1X Newington CT 860-594-0265
04/14/07 10:00 Bryce Rumery, K1GAX Topsham ME 207-799-1116
04/16/07 19:00 Richard Strycharz Jr, KD1XP Amherst MA 413-665-2211
04/16/07 19:00 Arthur Denault, KB1CNB Fall River MA 774-644-3469
04/17/07 19:00 Orrin Riggott, AB1EL Portland CT 860-223-8867
04/18/07 19:30 Nick Altenbernd, KA1MQX Cambridge MA 617-253-3776
04/18/07 19:00 Robert E Moreland, KA1ZMF Milford CT 203-934-4059
04/19/07 19:30 Louis Harris, N1UEC Norwood MA 508-668-0858
04/19/07 18:30 John Ruggiero, N2YHK Worcester MA 508-982-0617
04/21/07 09:00 Bill Wade, K1IJ Marlborough MA 617-699-3670
04/21/07 10:00 Bruce Howes, W1UJR South Portland ME 207-749-0111
04/25/07 19:00 *Paul Upham, KD1YH Shirley MA 978-597-6535
04/26/07 12:00 Adam Woodbury, K1ADW Bedford MA 781-271-3062
04/27/07 18:00 David Cote, WA1DC Holyoke MA 413-575-2950
04/28/07 09:00 William D Wilson, K1IN Bloomfield CT 860-869-1059
04/28/07 12:00 +George Johnson, W1ZT Danvers MA 978-927-7211
04/28/07 09:00 Norm Smith, NY1B Rockland ME 207-354-6853
05/05/07 10:30 Larry Houbre, AA1FS Dartmouth MA 508-991-6055
05/05/07 09:00 Bill Studley, AA1OC Hopkinton NH 603-424-2857
05/06/07 09:00 Richard Barton, N1NCZ Milford CT 203-877-5020
05/08/07 19:00 Lawrence Polowy, KU1L Thomaston CT 860-283-4089
05/09/07 19:30 Bruce Anderson, W1LUS Chelmsford MA 978-851-2886
05/10/07 19:00 Louis Mester, W1CH Providence RI 401-263-6045
05/10/07 19:00 Kevin Cellini, N1KGM Trumbull CT 203-268-5015
05/11/07 18:30 Ralph T Stetson III, KD1R Burlington VT 802-878-6454
05/12/07 08:45 William J Needham, K1WN Braintree MA 781-843-4400
05/12/07 09:00 Ben Fleck, K2LYE Falmouth MA 508-540-2583
05/12/07 09:00 Steven Ewald, WV1X Newington CT 860-594-0265
05/12/07 09:30 Ernest Laug, KA1NGG Stamford CT 203-348-3993
05/13/07 12:00 Bob Quinn, WV1A Gloucester MA 978-283-4660
05/14/07 19:00 Dick Doherty, KA1TUZ Brookline MA 617-527-2968
05/15/07 19:00 Orrin Riggott, AB1EL Portland CT 860-223-8867
05/16/07 17:30 Donald R Smith, AE1Q Augusta ME 207-495-3891
05/17/07 19:30 Louis Harris, N1UEC Norwood MA 508-668-0858
05/19/07 09:00 William D Wilson, K1IN Bloomfield CT 860-869-1059
05/19/07 09:00 Bill Wade, K1IJ Marlborough MA 617-699-3670
05/19/07 09:00 Bob Jones, WB1P Slatersville RI 401-333-4787
05/21/07 19:00 Arthur Denault, KB1CNB Fall River MA 774-644-3469
05/23/07 19:30 Nick Altenbernd, KA1MQX Cambridge MA 617-253-3776
05/23/07 19:00 Robert E Moreland, KA1ZMF Milford CT 203-934-4059
05/23/07 19:00 *Paul Upham, KD1YH Shirley MA 978-597-6535
05/25/07 18:00 David Cote, WA1DC Holyoke MA 413-575-2950
05/26/07 12:00 +George Johnson, W1ZT Danvers MA 978-927-7211
05/26/07 09:00 Bruce Howes, W1UJR South Portland ME 207-749-0111
05/28/07 19:00 Walton G Congdon, W1ZPB Northfield MA 413-498-2729
06/02/07 10:30 Larry Houbre, AA1FS Dartmouth MA 508-991-6055
06/02/07 08:45 Conrad Ekstrom, WB1GXM Newport NH 603-543-1389
06/02/07 10:30 Ron Manson, W1SSF Winslow ME 207-873-2071
06/03/07 09:00 Richard Barton, N1NCZ Milford CT 203-877-5020
06/08/07 18:30 Ralph T Stetson III, KD1R Burlington VT 802-878-6454
06/09/07 09:00 Ben Fleck, K2LYE Falmouth MA 508-540-2583
06/10/07 12:00 Bob Quinn, WV1A Gloucester MA 978-283-4660
06/11/07 19:00 Dick Doherty, KA1TUZ Brookline MA 617-527-2968
06/13/07 19:30 Bruce Anderson, W1LUS Chelmsford MA 978-851-2886
06/14/07 19:00 Louis Mester, W1CH Providence RI 401-263-6045
06/16/07 09:00 Bill Wade, K1IJ Marlborough MA 617-699-3670
06/16/07 09:00 Jim Heedles, WW1Y Nashua NH 603-673-7395
06/19/07 19:00 Paul Lux, K1PL Portland CT 860-635-1742
06/20/07 19:30 Nick Altenbernd, KA1MQX Cambridge MA 617-253-3776
06/21/07 19:30 Louis Harris, N1UEC Norwood MA 508-668-0858
06/22/07 18:00 David Cote, WA1DC Holyoke MA 413-575-2950
06/23/07 12:00 +George Johnson, W1ZT Danvers MA 978-927-7211
06/27/07 19:00 *Paul Upham, KD1YH Shirley MA 978-597-6535
07/08/07 12:00 Bob Quinn, WV1A Gloucester MA 978-283-4660
07/12/07 19:00 Louis Mester, W1CH Providence RI 401-263-6045
07/13/07 18:30 Ralph T Stetson III, KD1R Burlington VT 802-878-6454
07/14/07 08:45 William J Needham, K1WN Braintree MA 781-843-4400
07/14/07 09:00 Ben Fleck, K2LYE Falmouth MA 508-540-2583
07/17/07 19:00 Paul Lux, K1PL Portland CT 860-635-1742
07/18/07 19:30 Nick Altenbernd, KA1MQX Cambridge MA 617-253-3776
07/19/07 19:30 Louis Harris, N1UEC Norwood MA 508-668-0858
07/25/07 19:00 *Paul Upham, KD1YH Shirley MA 978-597-6535
07/27/07 18:00 David Cote, WA1DC Holyoke MA 413-575-2950
07/28/07 12:00 +George Johnson, W1ZT Danvers MA 978-927-7211

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 2007 test session fee of $14.00
All VE Teams are invited to contribute.
For additions/corrections contact Jim Heedles, WW1Y, 603-673-7395,
via email at ky1n@ky1n.net

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EMA ARRL Club Speakers List, 02/07/2007

ARRL flagAfter a lengthy hiatus, the Eastern MA ARRL Speakers List has returned! The latest version can be found at http://goo.gl/6j61JY. It is by no means complete or comprehensive. Additions and corrections are welcome.

If you are a club officer or presenter, please share information on your speakers and presentations with Affiliated Club Coordinator Phil Temples, K9HI so that we might improve upon this important section resource.

New WMA ARRL Web Site Debutes

WMA ARRL logoThe Western MA ARRL section recently established a very attractive web site carrying news and information about section activities at a new domain address, http://wma.arrl.org.

The site is administered by Assistant Section Manager Gil Hayes, WK1H, and is powered by the same content management system software as its Eastern MA counterpart, called phpWebSite.

Congratulations to all the WMA ARRL section staff who have contributed to this fine site!

William M. Miller, K1IBR SK

Bill Miller, K1IBR, SKMembers of the Southeastern MA Amateur Radio Association were saddened to learn that club member Bill Miller, K1IBR passed away in the early morning on February 5, 2007 following a brief illness. Funeral arrangements are private.

Miller was a driving force in SEMARA for decades; in addition to his “Elmering” efforts benefiting many in his club, K1IBR also made substantial contributions to Eastern MA section activities.

According to former ARRL Section Manager Michael Neilsen, W1MPN, “Bill was a friend to ARES; he supported our efforts to hold workshops [at SEMARA]. He also participated in the hosting of several CEMARC meetings which included complimentary BBQs.”

“Bill was the wind beneath the club’s wings more than once. This ‘silent key’ will surely be missed,” writes SEMARA member and trustee Dave Dean, K1JGV. Adds SEMARA Technical Chairman Tim Smith, N1TI, “We lost a dear friend of SEMARA today.”

The club has established a tribute page to Bill Miller on its web site at http://www.semara.org/k1ibr.html.

Upcoming NSRA Public Service Events 2007

NSRA logoThe North Shore Radio Association in cooperation with other Amateur Radio clubs in the area help coordinate numerous public service events in Essex County area.

Upcoming events for 2007 are listed on the club’s web site at http://www.nsradio.org/events/index.htm. Contact Contact “eventnsra at nsradio dot org” (link omitted to thwart spam) for more information to volunteer for the events.

A few events from the list, include:

Sunday, March 4th North Shore 30K
Beverly, MA Running Race around Beverly

Sunday, April 29th YMCA Ring Around the Neck
Marblehead, MA Running race around Marblehead Neck

Sunday, May 6th Walk for Hunger
Boston, MA On our List to Help get them Hams… See Crocker Public Service Group

Saturday, June 9th ADA – Tour De Cure Bike Ride
Cape Ann Area Bike ride for American Diabetes

–Thanks, NSRA web site

“History of Broadcast Radio” Presentation in Andover

Jeff Demers, N1SNB writes on PART/WB1GOF:

Marc Fisher, of the Washington Post, will be speaking in Andover on Thursday, February 8, 2007 at 7:00 p.m at the Massachusetts School of Law. The subject of Fisher’s presentation will be the history of broadcast radio based on his new book Radio, Rock and the Revolution that Shaped a Generation. Fisher writes The Listener, a radio column in Post’s Sunday Arts section.

Ham operators like Todd Storz, W9DYG, were instrumental in keeping broadcast radio alive when television was rapidly expanding, according to Fisher. New technology would not wipe out an old media and radio survived, ultimately changing itself and the nation. For radio aficionados this book is a must read.

The event is free and open to the public.

For more information on the book visit: http://www.marcfisher.com.

For more information on the event contact:

Jeff Demers, N1SNB
Massachusetts School of Law
500 Federal Street
Andover, MA
01810

demers@mslaw.edu

The event will take place at the 500 Federal Street address.

UPDATED: Air Force MARS Exercise Deep Freeze 2007

Hello to all….

….Have updated the note to include a couple of local repeaters that will be monitored during the exercise starting around 9 AM through 11 AM as well as having EchoLink/IRLP capability monitored. See text below…

Air Force MARS has announced an exercise called Operation Deep Freeze 2007. It will take place on Saturday February 10th, 2007 from approximately 9 AM-1 or 2 PM. Its range will cover New England, the Mid-Atlantic states and the Midwest (Great Lakes Region).

Amateur Radio stations will be active on HF on 3925 KHz and 7237 KHz for the exercise. Further details can be seen at the following link:

http://www.marsregionone.org/Temp/Deep-Freeze/JoinUsAffiliate.html

For Eastern Massachusetts, we will monitor the 145.23-Boston Repeater (PL 88.5 Hz) for any stations that want to give reports for the drill who may not have HF capability or in case HF band conditions are poor. We will also monitor the 146.97-Paxton Repeater (PL 114.8 Hz) for a path to the Western Massachusetts section in case HF capability is not available. In addition to the two local repeaters, we will also have a presence on the New England Reflector system IRLP reflector 9123, EchoLink Conference *NEW-ENG*, Node: 9123 for those who have that capability.

Steve Ewald-WV1X from the ARRL Field Organization team is coordinating ARES involvement for this MARS exericse. If you can participate, please contact me at kd1cy@ema.arrl.org with your name and call-sign and I’ll forward the information to Steve at ARRL HQ.

Thank you for your support of this drill and for your continued support of Eastern Massachusetts 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://users.rcn.com/rmacedo
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Cape Cod ARES and Sturdy Memorial ARES Hold Exercises in Past 2 Weeks

Hello to all….

Cape Cod and Sturdy Memorial ARES both have both held exercises in the past 2 weeks to improve their readiness. Each group having several EOC’s and hospitals playing in the exercise. Both scenarios dealt with poor conditions from an ice storm.

The Cape Cod ARES exercise was Saturday February 3rd, 2007 led by Cape Cod ARES DEC, Frank O’Laughlin-WQ1O. Over a dozen stations participated in the exercise. The Cape Cod and Falmouth Hospitals both had Amateur participation for the first time in recent memory. EOC’s in Falmouth and Nantucket island were activated including what George Allen-N1NBQ, Nantucket RACES Radio Offier put in a note, a once in a lifetime opportunity to utilize the $500,000 dollar Nantucket mobile communications vehicle. The Red Cross in Hyannis was also used as a base of operation.

Simplex 6 Meters, 2 Meters, Packet and a portable 440 repeater on a portable tower was utilized along with a trailer. NVIS was attempted on both 40 and 75 Meters but band conditions were too poor for it to be utilized. ARES SEC, Rob Macedo, KD1CY, observed the Cape Cod ARES exercise from Red Cross Hyannis.

The Sturdy Memorial ARES team had an exericse on Sunday January 28th, 2007. The Sturdy Memorial ARES team had an exercise on an ice storm with numerous Amateurs participating in the Attelboro, North Attleboro, and Norton area. The club station at the Sturdy Memorial Hospital was activated. Their scenario also involved an ice storm and involved support for the Sturdy Memorial hospital and their local area.

Pictures were provided by the Sturdy Memorial team. The first picture shows Sturdy Memorial ARC Emergency Coordinator, John Benson-N1FLO at the mic of the Sturdy Memorial hospital station:

John Benson-N1FLO at the mic of W1SMH

The second picture shows several Amateurs at the station. From left to right is K2TGX, N1FLO, KB1DRL (foreground), W1TW hidden and N1DPY near the window. The picutre is shown below:

Amateurs gather at the Sturdy Memorial station

ARES SEC, Rob Macedo, KD1CY, participated in the exercise on the 147.195-Attleboro Repeater from home. He monitored and checked in with ARES EC John-N1FLO for any assistance they may require.

Special thanks to Frank-WQ1O and John-N1FLO for their efforts in making these exercises for their local ARES teams.

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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Reminder: Monthly Eastern Massachusetts ARES Net for February 2007

Hello to all….

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

The monthly ARES Net for February is Monday February 5th, 2007, 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
http://users.rcn.com/rmacedo
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Framingham Flea Market “Pre-Flea Sale” March 10, 2007

Framingham ARA logoThe Framingham Amateur Radio Association‘s April 1, 2007 Spring Flea Market and Exams will feature a new twist–a “Pre-Flea Sale.” Paid-up club members will be entitled to a 15 percent discount on a large number of club inventory items.

According to FARA’s Sumner Weisman, W1VIV, “Non-club members can receive a five percent discount off our already low flea market prices.”

The Pre-Flea Sale will be held at FARA on Saturday, March 10, at 10:00 a.m. So that club organizers may have an idea of attendance, they request interested parties to please e-mail w1viv@arrl.net.

North Middlesex ARES Kit-Building Session in February

Eastern MA ARES logokfallon@seneschal.com writes on the PART-L mailing list:

The North Middlesex ARES will sponsor a kit-building session featuring the Opentracker APRS encoder. Interested parties wishing to participate are invited to contact the group.

“Please also include the models of radio you’ll be connecting. We’re trying to order the connect cables at the same time, so everyone will be ready to test as soon as the solder cools.”

The order will be placed in early February and the actual kit-building will take place at the Billerica Emergency Management Agency building.

Updated: Cape Cod ARES Exercise Saturday February 3rd, 2007

Hello to all….

****Cape Cod ARES Document was updated and the link was updated. Remainder below is unchanged.****

Cape Cod ARES will hold an exercise this Saturday February 3rd, 2007 from 10 AM-Noon with setup time staring at 9 AM. The scenario is that after a major snowstorm strikes the Cape Cod region, a second storm hits causing significant icing and major communications outages. The goal will be to maintain communications on as many modes and bands possible without using repeaters.

Further details on the exercise can be seen in the following Word document at the following link:

Cape Cod ARES Exercise Document

Those outside of Cape Cod that would like to try and reach Cape Cod ARES are welcome to do so. A more general exercise for the Eastern Massachusetts section is set for Saturday February 24th from 10 AM-Noon. Details on that exercise will follow in the next week or so.

Thanks for your continued support of Eastern Massachusetts ARES!

Respectfully Submitted,

Robert Macedo (KD1CY)
ARES SKYWARN Coordinator
Eastern Massachusetts ARES Section Emergency Coordinator
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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)
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Eastern MA ARRL “All Hands” Meeting Summary

ARRL 'All Hands' Meeting 1/27/07, photo courtesy N1VUXARRL members from across Eastern Massachusetts attended an “All Hands” meeting called by newly-elected Section Manager Art Greenberg, K1GBX in Boxboro on January 27 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. (See Eastern MA ARRL Members Meeting, Jan. 27, 2007.)

Members opined on a number of topics, including ways to increase the number of ARRL members, along with promoting more interest in the hobby among youths.

A full summary of the meeting is available on-line, courtesy KD1CY. Photo courtesy N1VUX.

Cape Cod ARES To Conduct “Operation Icy Cover”

Cape Cod ARES logoThe Cape Cod and Islands District Amateur Radio Emergency Service will conduct an emergency winter weather exercise on February 3, 2007 to test its capability in establishing communications under emergency conditions.

“The emergency drill entitled ‘Operation Icy Cover’ will test the ability of “one field station to provide general communications and relay coverage for our operational zones,” writes ARRL District Emergency Coordinator Frank O’Laughlin, WQ1O.

“It will also test some of our EOCs, hospital stations, primary stations and other ARES members’ home stations.” [Full story]

New England Area Flea Markets, Jan. 23, 2007

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

18 Feb Westford MA Radio 38 Antique @Regency $10@8 Cindie ARC 866 371 0512 +

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

24 Feb Chelsea ME AARA @CrystalFalls Bill K1NIT 207 623 9075 A+

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

17 Mar Pomfret CT ECARA @CommSch Paul KE1LI 860 928 2456 A

18 Mar Henniker NH CVRC @Comm Sch Jim NS1E 603 428 7436 A

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

31 Mar Lewiston ME AARC ME St Conv @Ramada Ivan N1OXA 207 784 0350 A+

1 Apr Framingham MA FARA @KeefeTechSch $5@9 $25/T Steve KB1NIV 508 872 9336

15 April Cambridge MA FLEA at MIT Nick 617 253 3776
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21 Apr Manchester NH AntiqueRC @BingoCtr $15@7:30 Charlie AB1CI 603 898 4821 +

21 Apr S Portland ME PAWA @AmLegion Peter N1PS 207 642 7840 W+

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

29 April Southington CT SARA @HS $20@6:15 $5@8 Chet KA1ILH 860 628 9346 F+

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

12 May Rensselaer NY EGARA Thomas KC2FCP 518 272 1494 A+

20 May Cambridge MA FLEA at MIT Nick 617 253 3776

1-3 June Rochester NY RARA Harold K2HC 585 424 7184 A

3 June Newington CT NARL @HS $15/T $10/TG $5@8 George AB1GL 860 289 1445 W+

17 June Cambridge MA FLEA at MIT Nick 617 253 3776

14 July Union ME PBARC @ CommCtr $4/T@7 $5@8 Scott KB1DSW 207 354 6809

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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/

Falmouth MA FARA http://www.falara.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.narlhamfest.org/ +

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.pawa-maine.org/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