ARRL and DHS to sign SOA

DHS Logo NEWINGTON, CT, Jun 6, 2003–ARRL and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will sign a Statement of Affiliation (SoA) at the League’s 2003 National Convention later this month in Texas. The convention will be held June 20-22 at the Arlington Convention Center in conjunction with Ham-Com. Since both ARRL and DHS view community disaster preparedness and response as top priorities, they will pledge mutual support for Citizen Corps–a community-based training and outreach initiative that brings together volunteers and first responders.”This is just the lead paragraph, and the complete ARRL Web article is at
http://www.arrl.org/news/stories/2003/06/06/4/?nc=1 .

Volunteers Sought for Mass Casulty Drill 6/11/03

American Red Cross logoRichard Buckley, N1KMM writes on barc-list:

Howdy everyone,

I am seeking “Disaster Volunteers” in a “Mass Casualty Drill” to be
held on Wednesday, June 11, 2003 from 8:00 am to approximately
11:00 am in the greater Brockton, MA area.

I you would like to participate please call the American Red cross,
Southeastern Massachusetts Chapter, ASAP at 508-586-4790 ext 101.

I will be looking forward to seeing you all at the Drill

Thank You in advance for your anticipated assistance in this matter.

Richard Buckley,
Communication Chairperson,
American Red Cross, SEM.
N1KMM@arrl.net

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6 June Feeding Hills MA HCRA @CongCh $5/TG@6:30 Dave KB1MU 413 596-6605 +

7 June Windsor CT VintgeR Museum @33 MechanicsSt $12/S@6 John 860 673 0518

7 June Falmouth MA FARA @FG $3@9 @8/T@7 Ralph N1YHS 508 548 6405

7 June Hermon ME PSARC Roger KA1TKS 207 848 3846 A

7 June Goshen CT SBARC @FG Rt63 $3@8 $10/T@6 $5TG Lee K1LEE 860 435 0051 +

8 June Bethpage NY LIMARC @Briarcliffe $6@9 $15/S Ed K2EPM 516 387 5888 W

15 June Flea at MIT Nick 617 253 3776 F
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20 July Flea at MIT Nick 617 253 3776 F

26 July Nashua NH NE Antique RC $5@8 $1@9 @ StStan's Hall Joe 978 343 5726 F

26 July Swansea MA FRARC @AmLegion $2@10 $10/S George KB1CNA 508 673 5535 +

2 Aug Essex Jct VT BARC @EssexHS $5@8 $10/T@7$4w/oT Renee N1UXK 802 893 7660 +

2 Aug Union ME PenBayARC Scott KB1DSW 207 354 6809 A+

9 Aug St Albans ME PARC George WA1JMM 207 965 8864 A

17 Aug Flea at MIT Nick 617 253 3776 F

24 Aug Enfield CT East V-UHF Conf @Radisson $5B$10S Mark K1MAP 413 566 2445 W+

6 Sept BallstonSpa NY SCRACES fri6P $5+5/T+15cmp Darlene N2XQG 518 587 2385

6 Sept Point-Claire PQ WIARC @StJohnCh $5@9 $10@7 Janusz VE2ZHP 450 659 5181 R

7 Sept Bethpage NY LIMARC @Briarcliffe $6@? $15/S Brian WB2YMC 516 822 0673 +

13 Sept Windsor CT VintgeR Museum @33 MechanicsSt $12/S@6 John 860 673 0518

14 Sept S Dartmouth MA SEMARA Sell@6 $2@7 Tim N1TI 508 758 3680 F

14 Sept Newtown CT CARA @TownHall @7Sell 8:30Buy John W1JMA 203 438 6782 +

20 Sept Forestdale RI RIFMRS @VFW rt146 8A flea+auct Rick K1KYI 401 725 7507

20 Sept Waterbury VT CVARC @Armory I89x10 $5@8 $10/T Tom WA1YNU 802 476 3116 F+
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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

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

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

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

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

Whately MA FranklinCARC http://www.fcarc.org/flea.html

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

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

Wallingford CT Nutmeg CT Conv http://www.qsl.net/nutmeghamfest/

Lewiston ME AARC http://www.dlois.com/mainearrl/convent.htm

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

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

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

Lake Placid NY NNY ARA http://www.geocities.com/nnyara/

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/flyermay03.pdf +

Queens NY Hall of Science http://www.qsl.net/hosarc/hamfest.html

Rochester NY AWA http://www.antiquewireless.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

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

Montreal PQ WIARC http://www.pubnix.net/wiarc/hamfest.htm

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

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

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Framingham ARA to Operate Field Day in Class “F” Category

Field Day 2003Framingham ARA president Bob Hess, W1RH, has announced that FARA will operate this year’s Field Day at the State Emergency Management Agency Headquarters (a.k.a. “The Bunker”).

“We will operate in the new ‘F’ Class which requires operation from an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and mutual cooperation from the EOC and the radio club.” Hess added, “This is a match made in heaven.” Already, FARA members have surveyed the site. They report that it “looks very good.” Club members W1DCA and N1CPE were instrumental in arranging permission for the on-site operation. —FARA.org

Falmouth ARA Meeting Sights

Jim Valdes, WA1GPOFor your viewing pleasure, some photos from the 5/29/03 Falmouth ARA meeting. The meeting centered on field day planning, followed by a presentation on E. Ma. ARES by Section Emergency Coordinator W1MPN.

Shown here is Jim Valdes, WA1NPO, trustee of the Falmouth ARA repeater.

SEMARA Code Net?

SEMARA logoA Southeastern MA Amateur Radio Association (SEMARA) member is proposing the formation of a cw net for club members. He invisions an informal net, with variable speeds to accomodate different skills and abilities.

“If you haven’t done CW for a long time this would be a great time to dust off your key/paddle,” said Carl. He also indicated that code lessons for those who do not know morse code can be arranged at the SEMARA club house. “The net […] is a great opportunity for Techs to learn and pass element 1 and upgrade to General.”

Those interested may contact Carl at cbredberg@attbi.com.

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60 Meter Amateur Band Available July 3, 2003

radio frequency chartNEWINGTON, CT, Jun 3, 2003—The new five-channel 60-meter amateur allocation becomes available to US Amateur Radio operators at midnight local time on July 3. The FCC Report and Order (R&O) granting the allocation was published in the Federal Register, which announced the effective date today. The local time designation means that amateurs in the US territory of Guam likely will be the first to get a crack at the new band. [Full story]

Latest KD1SM Public Service List

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June 8 Wakefield MA ALA Walk Bruce KC1US 781-275-3740
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Jun 13 Bethel ME Bicycle Trek Across Maine Bill W1LEE 207-624-3044
to Farmington ME W1LEE@arrl.net
Jun 14 Farmington ME Bicycle Trek Across Maine Bill W1LEE 207-624-3044
to Waterville ME W1LEE@arrl.net
Jun 15 Waterville ME Bicycle Trek Across Maine Bill W1LEE 207-624-3044
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Jun 21 Quincy MA MS Great Mass Getaway John N1PYN 508-588-3250
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Jun 22 Sandwich MA MS Great Mass Getaway John N1PYN 508-588-3250
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Jun 28 Princeton MA Longsjo Classic Bike Race Ralph KD1SM 978-582-7351
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Jun 29 Fitchburg MA Longsjo Classic Bike Race Ralph KD1SM 978-582-7351
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Jul 12 Hanover NH Norris Cotton Ride Walk Rex AA1KL 603-643-4329
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Sep 12 Provincetown MA MS Challenge Walk John N1PYN 508-588-3250
to Dennis MA n1pyn@arrl.net
Sep 13 Dennis MA MS Challenge Walk John N1PYN 508-588-3250
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Sep 14 Dennis MA MS Challenge Walk John N1PYN 508-588-3250
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Sep 21 Madison CT Bike Tour for MS Scott AA1WM 203-676-1016
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Sep 22 Moodus CT Bike Tour for MS Scott AA1WM 203-676-1016
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Concord Repeaters On the Air!

MMRASteve Telsey, N1BDA wrote (on the PART/WB1GOF list):

“The Concord repeaters are up. Located at the Concord Rotary, they’re running 25W. Give them a try. Here’s the info:

145.110 pl 110.9
447.575 pl 110.9

Coverage so far has been pretty good. Let us know how your reception is.”

73,

Steve
N1BDA

N1BLF CD Recordings for the Blind

Bob Zeida, N1BLFAn Eastern Massachusetts ham continues his selfless work in the production of audio materials for visually impaired and blind amateurs across the country.

Bob Zeida, N1BLF, North Dartmouth, Massachusetts recently completed recording June, 2003 QST and WorldRadio. He has also created a three-disc CD set containing materials from ARRL’s Level I Emergency Communications Course manual for the Courage Center Handi-ham System. The audio material is available only to blind members via the website at: http://www.handiham.org.

In addition to the extensive library of ham radio recordings, Zeida also produces audio materials for the Talking Information Center based in Marshfield, Massachusetts.

Zeida isn’t sure exactly how time he has devoted to all of his recordings, but he guesses it’s been “thousands and thousands of hours.”

Handi-ham volunteer instructors recognized the need for an audio version of the manual following the successful culmination of a week-long emergency communications course at the Handi-ham camp in Malibu, California. They approached Zeida, who was also a camp volunteer instructor. He enthusiastically agreed to work on the project.

[This website highlighted a recent article about N1BLF featured in South Coast Today entitled Reading For Those Who Can’t.]

South Shore RA Comm Support for Walk

Amateurs from the South Shore Repeater Association supported communications for the Good Friday Walk. The Walk is held each year in Hingham in Wompatuck State Park. The hams who participated included: K1NFZ, W1BT, AC1N, K1VDQ, KA1PJX, KA1KHJ, WB1GZB, WG1L, N1ZMD, K1JV, KA1IG, and WB1ARU.

Anne, WB1ARU who coordinated support annually for the event, has done so for almost twenty years!

Capeway Radio Club members also participated in the event. The South Shore Repeater Association repeater is in South Weymouth, and operates on 147.30 MHz. —thanks, WB1ARU.

[This notice was a month or so late. I apologize; the initial communication escaped my attention until now. -K9HI]

HSAS Level Returned to Yellow

DHS LogoThe Homeland Security Advisory Level has been returned to Yellow.Please visit the DHS website http://www.ready.gov , or the FEMA website, http://www.fema.gov/library/prepandprev.shtm site for further information. Other information about our program can be found on our website, http://ares.ema.arrl.org.

FLASH! Hams Get Spectrum on 5 MHz!

spectrum frqeuency chartAccording to the ARRL, the FCC has decided to allow amateur operation on five discrete frequencies, or channels, on the 60 meter band (5 MHz). They are (in kHz): 5332, 5348, 5368, 5373, and 5405. Amateurs will be allowed 2.8 KHz bandwidth, SSB only, 50 watts ERP.

“Any additional spectrum, regardless of the restrictions in place, is a check mark in the ‘plus’ column,” commented Eastern Massachusetts ARRL Section Manager Phil Temples, K9HI. “The addition of spectrum on 5 MHz should greatly enhance our ability to provide long haul emergency communications on HF for those difficult, in-between distances.” [Full story]

Falmouth ARA to Host ARES Presentation

Falmouth ARA logoThe Falmouth ARA will feature a presentation by Eastern Mass. Section Emergency Coordinator Mike Neilsen, W1MPN, at its May 29, 2003 meeting. ARRL Section Manager Phil Temples, K9HI will also attend.

FARA meets monthly on the last Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Falmouth Town Hall in the Selectman’s meeting room (downstairs, east end of the building). Ample parking is available. —www.falara.org

Fall River Public Safety Day Display

Fall River area hams and RACES members will host a display at Public Safety Day on Saturday, May 31st. A display table at the Heritage State Park will feature literature and information about State RACES, ARES and the Fall River Emergency Management Agency. Additionally, 2-meter and APRS stations are planned along with an emergency management agency truck. The group invites on-air contacts and assistance from all who are interested and available to help. —Thanks, KB1FGI.

SEMARA Tower Goes Up!

SEMARA logoThe Southeastern Mass ARA continues to make steady progress on the erection of a new tower at its club house.

SEMARA Club treasurer Scott Szala,W1EV reports that the first 20-foot section of tower was recently mounted on the base; the section was leveled and torqued. Szala added that ground rods and a grounding loop must be added, and hard line cables need to be measured and cut. Additionally, a telephone pole will be placed between the tower and club house to help support the cables.

Plans call for the remainder of the tower to be raised by crane within the next two weeks.