Rick Zach, K1RJZ writes on FraminghamARA-L:SEMARA Recognizes Individuals For On-going Contributions
The Southeastern Massachusetts Amateur Radio Association presented Certificates of Appreciation to three individuals at its September 7, 2006 business meeting.
Dave Goldstein, W1DJG, Chair of SEMARA’s Communications Committee awarded the certificates to “individuals that have gone above and beyond to make contributions to SEMARA. “Their efforts have not gone un-noticed,” he added.
William K. Hargreaves, N1QMU was recognized for his “ongoing contributions to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for resealing the front and side decks of the clubhouse as needed.”
For “painting and upkeep of the club house doors and trim” John G. Carreiro, W1ZYV, was recognized for his ongoing contributions.
Additionally, Greg Genson of WBZ Radio was recognized for his contribution of “professional voice-overs for use on the club’s amateur repeater.”
W1AA To Activate Stage Harbor Light Oct. 7
K1VV and N1DT plan to activate Stage Harbor Light (USA 806) under the call W1AA on on October 7, 2006 from 7:30 AM EDST (1130 UTC) until about 2:00 PM EDST (1400 UTC).
Whitey, K1VV notes that he and Don, N1DT will begin operations on 75 meters, above 3980 kHz. Check 3996. Operation will start on 75 meters. On 40 phone, look for W1AA between the nets. “Most likely below 7270, down to 7225. Check 7234,” writes K1VV. They’ll be on 20 phone later in the morning above 14310, or 17 meters above 18150. “We will return to 40 phone about 1530 to 1600 UTC, about noon local time.”
Morse code operation will be conducted roughly on the half hour, on 7035, 10116, 14035 and 18080 kHz, plus or minus QRM.
“We should be able to access the RF packet node 20 miles away so we will be posting our spots on the DX Summit. But we would appreciate any spots,” Whitey adds. See http://oh2aq.kolumbus.com/dxs/hfdx25.html.
DX QSLs are via the W1 Bureau and stateside are via W1AA please with an SASE. A photo of the lighthouse will be furnished.
“In 1876 the Lighthouse Board recommended that a lighthouse be built on Harding’s Beach on the northeast side of the channel known as Chatham Roads, saying that the light ‘would serve as a guide into old Stage Harbor, and would be of great value to vessels seeking refuge there and during bad weather.’ The area was busy with fishing traffic and thick fog was common. In 1880 the 48-foot iron tower and wooden keeper’s house were finished at a cost of $10,000. Today, the skeleton tower continues as an active aid to navigation, exhibiting a white flash.”
–Thanks, lighthouse.cc
Eastern Massachusetts ARES SET Exercise Saturday November 4th 10 AM-1230 PM
Hello to all….
Eastern Massachusetts ARES will be having its Simulated Emergency Test (SET) exercise on Saturday November 4th, 2006 from 10 AM-1230 PM. This will be the third and final exercise for the section in 2006. This was announced on the Eastern Massachusetts ARES Monthly Net on the MMRA Repeater system.
Details of the Simulated Emergency Test exercise will be announced as we get closer to the event. This is done purposely to cause preparations for the exercise to be completed in a shortened timeframe. This is much like what would be expected of our program if a disaster hit. The scenario will not be a weather related scenario.
We would like to encourage participation of RACES, MARS, SATERN and Red Cross communicators with the SET wherever possible. We’ve had a very active spring and summer with the severe weather and flood events kicked off by the worst flooding in Northeast and North-Central Massachusetts and Southeast New Hampshire in 70 years in the May 13th-15th, 2006 timeframe, however, since early September, the weather has been quiet so the exercise is timely in that it will keep Eastern Massachusetts ARES readiness at a very high level.
Again, further details will be posted later this month. Thanks to all for their 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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Eastern Massachusetts ARES Web Site Additional Updates
Hello to all….
We have posted additional updates to the Eastern Massachusetts ARES web site. Those updates are as follows:
1.) Updated the EMa ARES Overview section under important past events through the September 2006 timeframe.
2.) Have added a link to the Boxboro 2006 SEC Forum put together by Eastern Massachusetts ARES with cooperation from the Western Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut sections.
Further updates to the Eastern Massachusetts ARES web site will be made as required. Thanks 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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Reminder: Eastern Massachusetts Monthly ARES Net for October on MMRA System
Hello to all…
A reminder that the monthly ARES Net for October is rapidly approaching.
The monthly ARES Net for October is Monday October 2nd, 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
http://users.rcn.com/rmacedo
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Yankee Steam-Up Sept. 30
“The Original Yankee Steam-Up” will be held on Saturday, September 30, 2006 from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the New England Wireless & Steam Museum, 1300 Frenchtown Road, East Greenwich, RI.
The event is a delight for model makers, machinists, engineers & historians—and, radio buffs. Admission is $15.00; children under 12 are admitted for $5.00. There is free parking, and food available.
For more information, visit http://users.ids.net/%7enewsm.
—photograph courtesy Michael Thompson, Copyright © 2003 NEWSM
New England Public Service List 09/28/06
PSLIST September 28, 2006
Public Service Volunteer Opportunities in the New England Division
Listing public events at which Amateur Radio communications is providing a public service and for which additional volunteers from the Amateur Community are needed and welcome. Please contact the person listed to identify how you may serve and what equipment you may need to bring.
The most up-to-date copy of this list is maintained as
http://purl.org/hamradio/publicservice/nediv
**** Every event listed is looking for communications volunteers ****
Date Location Event Contact Tel/Email
Sep 30 Hollis NH Applefest Half Marathon Fletch N1MEO 603-673-3036
n1meo@arrl.net
Oct 1 Cambridge MA Alzheimer's Memory Walk Bruce KC1US 781-275-3740
kc1us005@amateur-radio.net
Oct 6 Athol MA Haunted Halloween Hayride John AE1B 978-355-0019
ae1b@trysb.net
Oct 7 Athol MA Haunted Halloween Hayride John AE1B 978-355-0019
ae1b@trysb.net
Oct 7 Pepperell MA Pepperell Fall Classic John KK1X 617-834-5787
kk1x@verizon.net
Oct 8 Boston MA BAA Half Marathon Bob WA1IDA 508-650-9440
wa1ida@arrl.net
Oct 8 Pepperell MA Pepperell Fall Classic John KK1X 617-834-5787
kk1x@verizon.net
Oct 8 Westford MA Tour de Westford Bike Ride Dave WI1R 978-692-7797
wi1r@arrl.net
Oct 8 Monroe MA Monroe Trail Races Richard KD1XP
kd1xp@kd1xp.org
Oct 9 Pepperell MA Pepperell Fall Classic John KK1X 617-834-5787
kk1x@verizon.net
Oct 20 Cambridge MA Head of the Charles Regatta Jeff K1EMS 978-536-2842
RWJeffA@comcast.net
Oct 21 Cambridge MA Head of the Charles Regatta Jeff K1EMS 978-536-2842
RWJeffA@comcast.net
Oct 22 Cambridge MA Head of the Charles Regatta Jeff K1EMS 978-536-2842
RWJeffA@comcast.net
Nov 11 Lowell MA Lowell Youth Soccer Tourn. Ron KB1KRG 781-752-5885
kb1krg@arrl.net
Nov 12 Lowell MA Lowell Youth Soccer Tourn. Ron KB1KRG 781-752-5885
kb1krg@arrl.net
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HossTraders Tailgate Swapfest, Oct. 6-7
The bi-annual Hosstraders Hamfest happens October 6-7, 2006 at the Hopkinton State Fairgrounds, off I-89, Exit 7, in Hopkinton NH.
Check the Official Hosstraders web site for more information.
Taunton Area Communications Group Becomes A Reality
September 19, 2006 marks a new beginning in the amateur radio ranks in the Taunton area. A group of newly licensed and seasoned veterans of amateur radio have come together to form the “Taunton Area Communications Group.” The group’s goals are of public service, informing the public about amateur radio service, and bringing more people into the amateur ranks by providing classes so that one might become a licensed “ham radio operator.”
Carlos Wharton,WP4US, a well-known name in the Taunton community, led the charge to organize the club. Along with Don Burke, KB1LXH, Greg Glynn, KB1NLX, Neil Harrington, KB1LXL, David Souza, KB1NXP, George Pereira, KB1KZV and others, the club started as an idea and now is a reality.
Following all the steps, the Taunton Area Communications Group (TAC Group) will become affiliated with the ARRL, ARES and also, the local RACES group.
Club President Don Burke stated, “The time has come for Taunton to start an organization that will unite all the area Amateur Radio operators to a common cause.”
The TAC Group has scheduled its next meeting for Monday, October 16, 2006 at Morton Hospital cafeteria, 88 Washington Street, Taunton, MA at 5:30 p.m. Anyone interested may attend the meeting or contact the TAC Group at tacgp@comcast.net. Membership applications will be available. An amateur license is not required to be a member but will be a helpful tool to the success of the group.
W1AA To Activate Highland Light in Truro
K1VV and K1WCC plan to activate Highland Light (USA 110) under the call W1AA on September 23, 2006 from 7:00 AM EDT (1100 UTC) until about 2:00 PM EDT (1800 UTC).
Whitey, K1VV notes that he and Henry, K1WCC will begin operations on 75 meters, above 3980 kHz. Check 3996.
“Don, N1DT is off vacationing with his XYL, Nan. Henry, K1WCC #547 a well known LH and Special Event (W1P) activator will take Don’s place for this activation.”
On 40 phone, look for W1AA between the nets, most likely below 7270, down to 7225. Whitey says they’ll also use 20 phone later in the morning above 14310, or 17 meters above 18150. “We will return to 40 phone about 1530 to 1600 UTC, about noon local time.”
Morse code operation will be conducted roughly on the half hour, on 7035, 10116, 14035 and 18080 kHz, plus or minus QRM.
“We will be posting our spots on the DX Summit. but we would appreciate any and all W1AA spots by the members.” He adds, “DX QSLs are via the W1 Bureau and stateside are via W1AA please with an SASE. A photo of the lighthouse will be furnished.”
Located in the Highlands area of Cape Cod National Seashore atop a high cliff at the end of Highland Road, off US 6 in North Truro, the famous lighthouse was officially renamed Cape Cod Light in 1976. The Truro Historical Society has worked steadfastly to restore and protect the light. The light station was relocated 450 feet (137 m) west in 1996 to escape erosion of the bluff.
Eastern MA August 2006 PSHR, Traffic Totals Posted
The August, 2006 EMA traffic net and Public Service Honor Roll totals have been posted to http://nts.ema.arrl.org under “Main Menu | STM Monthly Report“.
Sturdy Memorial Hospital ARC To Assist With Rome Blvd. Road Race
Members of the Sturdy Memorial Hospital Amateur Radio Club will assist with communications for the Rome Boulevard Road Race on Sunday, October 1, 2006. The event consists of a five-mile run, a two-mile run and a two-mile walk. The start/finish line is at Attleboro High School.
For further information, email Joe Agius, W1TW at jpagius@yahoo.com or see the race flyer.
Concord Technician Class Begins Oct. 17
A Technician licensing course will be offered next month by the Concord-Carlisle Adult and Community Education program in conjunction with the Colonial Wireless Association. The course will meet each Tuesday and Thursday night from October 17 – October 26 at the Concord-Carlisle Regional High School L-Building in Concord. The fee is $20. At this time, the course still has openings.
For more information and to enroll, please visit http://www.ace.colonial.net/Default.html, then “Browse” for “Communications and Speech” courses, then select “Concord Ham Radio Class”.
Falmouth ARA Flea Market Approved As ARRL Hamfest
ARRL Headquarters has given the Falmouth Amateur Radio Association the “thumbs-up” for its November flea market.
In a letter dated September 19, 2006 to FARA’s Ralph Swenson, N1YHS, ARRL Convention Program Manager Gail Iannone wrote, “We’re pleased to tell you that Director Frenaye has approved the application of the Falmouth Amateur Radio Association to hold an ARRL approved hamfest in Falmouth, MA on November 11, 2006.”
This santioned event is now listed on the ARRL Hq. web site at http://www.arrl.org/hamfests.html?dosel=1&subtype=section&selsect=EMA.
Boston ARC, Salvation Army: “Relationship Changing”
“The long-standing relationship between The Salvation Army Boston Headquarters and BARC will soon change dramatically.
“The Salvation Army feels that their mission will be better served by forming their own [SATERN] group which will in large measure take over the support that BARC has historically provided to them. As we understand it, this group will be solely devoted to the public safety mission of the Army and will not conflict with historic BARC activities. If called upon to do so, BARC will continue to offer communication support to The Salvation Army, as we have in the past.
“Unfortunately, as a consequence of forming and maintaining their group, the Army has decided that effective December 7, 2006 they will no longer provide space for BARC meetings and activities in their Boston headquarters. Thus we must find a new venue for our meetings. Any changes in location will be announced promptly.
“Responding to member interest for some time, BARC has been looking at alternative sites for meetings in the Greater Boston area. Most have been unsatisfactory in one way or another. We do have some leads, however, and these are being examined. We ask for your input regarding meeting places. All ideas are solicited and will be considered.”
–From “BARC and The Salvation Army Changing Relationship,” Hank Buccigross, K1QK, September, 2006 SPARC
Framingham Emergency Expo A Huge Success
The Framingham Emergency Expo was a huge success, according to Framingham Amateur Radio Association president Gordy Bello, K1GB. [See Framingham ARA To Participate In Emergency Preparedness Expo.]
“We had crowds of interested people listening, asking questions, etc.” Bello also writes that kids in attendence were enthusiastic about what the amateurs were doing and showing at the club’s exhibit.
“Without a doubt, the biggest attraction at the booth was Ed Weiss, W1NXC’s code ‘test,'” remarked Bello. “The kids loved it! Who said that CW is dead?”
K1GB adds that each individual who particpated in the code test received a certificate. “We also had them make their own call sign badges.”
FARA members who assisted at the event include: KB1LOY (who liased with the scouts), W1NXC, N1FTB, WA1HAM, KB1NIV, W1VIV, KB1FHJ, KA1HGL, and K1VEA.
Whitman ARC Saftler’s Flea Market “A Success”
The Whitman Amateur Radio Club’s Saftler’s Flea Market fund raiser held on Labor Day was a success, according to club president Bruce Hayden, NI1X.
“We were rained out on Sunday but Monday turned out to be a perfect day for a flea market,” Hayden writes. “We had 25 club members and 5 area hams who stopped by to socialize, drop off goodies to be sold at the club table, help man the club table and help put WA1NPO on the air.”
–Whitman ARC The Spectrum, September, 2006
New England Public Service List 09/04/06
Listing public events at which Amateur Radio communications is providing a public service and for which additional volunteers from the Amateur Community are needed and welcome. Please contact the person listed to identify how you may serve and what equipment you may need to bring.
The most up-to-date copy of this list is maintained as http://purl.org/hamradio/publicservice/nediv.
**** Every event listed is looking for communications volunteers ****
Date Location Event Contact Tel/Email
Sep 8 Hyannis MA MS Challenge Walk John N1PYN 508-588-3250
to Brewster n1pyn@arrl.net
Sep 9 Brewster MA MS Challenge Walk Clayton KB1IBB
to Eastham arcywick@comcast.net
Sep 10 Brewster MA MS Challenge Walk John N1PYN 508-588-3250
to Dennis n1pyn@arrl.net
Sep 17 Hopkinton MA Jimmy Fund Walk Steve W3EVE 508-922-9688
to Boston MA w3eve@arrl.net
Sep 30 Hollis NH Applefest Half Marathon Fletch N1MEO 603-673-3036
n1meo@arrl.net
Oct 1 Cambridge MA Alzheimer's Memory Walk Bruce KC1US 781-275-3740
kc1us005@amateur-radio.net
Oct 7 Pepperell MA Pepperell Fall Classic John KK1X 617-834-5787
kk1x@verizon.net
Oct 8 Boston MA BAA Half Marathon Bob WA1IDA 508-650-9440
wa1ida@arrl.net
Oct 8 Pepperell MA Pepperell Fall Classic John KK1X 617-834-5787
kk1x@verizon.net
Oct 8 Westford MA Tour de Westford Bike Ride Dave WI1R 978-692-7797
wi1r@arrl.net
Oct 8 Monroe MA Monroe Trail Races Richard KD1XP
kd1xp@kd1xp.org
Oct 9 Pepperell MA Pepperell Fall Classic John KK1X 617-834-5787
kk1x@verizon.net
Oct 20 Cambridge MA Head of the Charles Regatta Jeff K1EMS 978-536-2842
RWJeffA@comcast.net
Oct 21 Cambridge MA Head of the Charles Regatta Jeff K1EMS 978-536-2842
RWJeffA@comcast.net
Oct 22 Cambridge MA Head of the Charles Regatta Jeff K1EMS 978-536-2842
RWJeffA@comcast.net
Nov 11 Lowell MA Lowell Youth Soccer Tourn. Ron KB1KRG 781-752-5885
kb1krg@arrl.net
Nov 12 Lowell MA Lowell Youth Soccer Tourn. Ron KB1KRG 781-752-5885
kb1krg@arrl.net
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Technician Class In Taunton To Begin Oct. 23, 2006
Taunton-area amateurs will conduct an Amateur Radio Technician Class on Mondays from 7:30-9:30 p.m. from October 23 – December 11, 2006 in the Morton Hospital Cafeteria, 88 Washington Street, in Taunton.
The course, conducted by Carlos Wharton, WP4US, will cost $15.00; it will include all materials. The examination will cost an additional $15.00.
“The course will cover all aspects of Amateur (Ham) Radio to prepare the participants for the exam to get their ham radio license,” writes Wharton.
To register, email Carlos Wharton at wp4us@comcast.net or call 508-386-3479.