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The November Section Traffic Manager’s Report for November 2025 is now available at https://ema.arrl.org/massachusetts-rhode-island-stm-report-for-november-2025/. Note information on new and updated handling instructions (found in the radiogram preamble as HX). An article about these can also be found  in the December issue of The NTS Letter. Also find information about a holiday radiogram form, created by Radio Relay International,  which can be found at https://nts2.arrl.org/arrl-rri-form-christmas-radiogram-2025/. as well as on the RRI website. This form can be filled out, downloaded and saved as a PDF file and attached to an email, or it can be printed and mailed. It is a nice …

John Rokicki, KC1VMZ reminds us on the NEAPRS mailing list that tomorrow is the New England APRS Test Net: WHAT: NE APRS Test net  WHEN: second Monday of the Month (for December, this is Monday December 8): 0600 ET – 2200 ET  (note new end time) WHERE: APRS HOW: Send  a message to ANSRVR “CQ NEAPRS <check-in message of choice>“ Extra credit – send out a location beacon during the net time period as well. Extra Extra credit – Help John test out a new APRS net technology – Net Central. To participate, send a message “CI” to one of two different callsigns NEAPRS-1 or NEAPRS-2. …

Dean, KB1PGH from the Cape Ann Amateur Radio Association writes Our club and the North Shore Radio Association (NSRA)  are providing communications for the Gloucester Mass Santa Parade which will be held on this upcoming Sunday Dec 7th at 3 PM and we are short operators so we are looking for more hams to help us out filling spots along the parade route. So if anyone is interested they can contact Eric Horowitz KA1NCF at KA1NCF@nsradio.org .

The Boston Marathon Communication Committee writes: Volunteer registration for the 2026 Boston Marathon is expected to open this week! Returning volunteers will receive an email from the BAA that includes registration instructions. In order to make registration as smooth as possible, we are providing specific instructions for our Amateur Radio Operator (ARO) volunteers. If you haven’t previously volunteered, or have a friend who would like to volunteer, please go directly to the Volunteer Registration page and follow the instructions for new volunteers. Step by Step Sign Up Guide: https://hamradioboston.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/44002570599-2026-volunteer-registration-step-by-step-guide A few notes for volunteers: Almost all amateur radio positions are …

Mike “Sparky” Leger, N1YLQ, ARES DEC – MEMA Region 2 RACES Radio Officer writes:   Hello to all,       This email is the typical monthly message to let everyone know that Monday evening, December 1st, 2025 is our first non-holiday Monday of the month and, as such, will be the next RACES/ACS/Preparedness Net night. For those who check into the 80m Net, please note the change in frequency for the net this evening. This was necessary due to frequent net collisions during our planned net night/time.        For those who participate in the WinLink net, please note …

Hello to all… The December Eastern Massachusetts ARES section net will be Monday December 1st, 2025 at 830 PM on the MMRA Repeater system. For frequencies that will be linked into the ARES Net on the MMRA Network, please see the following link from the MMRA web site detailing the repeaters that will be linked in through Hub 1: https://mmra.org/repeaters/repeater_linking.html (Click the ARES box to see the repeaters and other systems linked) We look forward to your participation and remember, we are always looking for Net Controls to run the ARES Net. We will have several announcements for the net …

Don Rolph, AB1PH, Walpole area ARES Emergency Coordinator writes: The MEMA RACES nets are held on the first Monday of the month, unless the first Monday is a holiday, when it is delayed one week, For Dec 2025, the MEMA RACES nets will be held on Mon Dec 1 at: ******************************************************************************** 80 meter Voice net *** Note new frequency of 3942 Khz **** This is to avoid another established net 6:45 PM Frequency: 3942 KHz working up until the first free frequency Jeff N1JCM will be net control ********************************************************************************* Region 2D VHF net: 7:30 PM ET VHF net on 146.865 …

Eric, KA1NCF, writes on the North Shore Radio Association mailing list:   I would like to see if anyone is available to help with a Parade in Gloucester this Sunday 11-30-25   It starts at 3 pm in Gloucester and we have been notified at the last minute. If you can volunteer, please contact Eric via e-Mail.   UPDATE (11/28): Eric states “I was just TOLD that the Parade for THIS WEEKEND has Been MOVED TO NEXT WEEKEND!!! Parade in Gloucester is NOW on Sunday 12-07-25”

The Nashoba Valley Amateur Radio Club‘s November meeting is Thursday, November 20th at 7:30 PM at the Pepperell Community Center (in Pepperell). We start gathering at 7 PM to socialize before the meeting starts. The November meeting is traditionally our W1 QSL Bureau night where the club sorts several thousand QSL cards for the incoming W1 QSL Bureau. Come and learn about “QSLing” and how cards move between bureaus all over the world.  Pizza and soft drinks follow the card sort, as well as socializing with other club members and friends.  It is, by far, my favorite club meeting of …

Jay, K1EHZ, writes on the New England Mesh Networking mailing list: MVARA has received a one-year extension to our ARDC grant to continue implementing a backbone microwave network linking DMR repeaters to alternate internet sites, and to interconnect emcomm-related organizations.   We would like to cover more DMR repeater sites which could be a component of a project increasing interstate RF links. Currently the NH RF network connects to one site in ME (Shapleigh), and to two sites in MA (Haverhill and Westford).   I wonder if there is interest among the NE Mesh Group in exploring a few more …

Andy, of Andy’s Ham Radio Linux, is planning to hold a free Ham Radio Linux class in January 2026. He is looking for 4-6 enthusiastic students. The class will be based on Xubuntu Linux 24.04 and Andy’s Ham Radio Linux (either v26d or v26e). Previous Linux experiences will be helpful but not required.  The location will be the Cameron Senior Center in Westford, MA on each Wednesday in January, from 12:30-3:30PM. If you are interested, please send Andy an email directly.

The Massachusetts – Rhode Island STM report for October 2025 is now available at https://ema.arrl.org/massachusetts-rhode-island-stm-report-for-october-2025/. Note:  NTS Challenge Coins are being  awarded by ARRL and with many thanks to AJ1DM (RI), KC1HHO, KC1KVY, KC1OIP, KB1SYL, KW1U, N1IQI, N1LAH, W1PLK, W1RVY (WMA), W1TCD for participating on NTS traffic nets and reporting station activity (SAR) to the Section Traffic Manager (STM)  for 48 months or more. These are colorful coins with the NTS logo on the front and ARRL logo on the back.  A Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Hello to all… **UPDATED DRILL DOCUMENT VIA LINK BELOW. Remainder is unchanged.** Eastern Massachusetts ARES will conduct a section mini-exercise on Saturday 11/15/25 from 10 AM-12 PM dubbed “November Wind”. The exercise will practice similar skills as previous exercises conducted over the course of 2024 into 2025. The detailed drill document can be seen at the following link: https://ema.arrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EasternMA-ARES-Fall-Mini-Exercise-2025-V1.6-11-14-25.pdf While we encourage participation by Eastern Massachusetts ARES members, RACES/AUXCOMM/USCG Auxiliary Operators and Amateur Radio SKYWARN Spotters, all are welcome to participate including those outside of the Eastern Massachusetts section. Thanks in advance for your support of this exercise and Eastern …

The Algonquin Amateur Radio Club Flea Market will be held on February 14, 2026 from 9am to 12pm at the 1Lt Charles W. Whitcomb School, 25 Union St, Marlborough MA 01752. The following is the link to the AARC 2026 Flea Market flyer. https://www.qsl.net/n1em/2026flyer.pdf Please feel free to include this information in your club’s newsletter as well as send to club members. Ken, KA1GFN Treasurer and Newsletter Editor Algonquin Amateur Radio Club

Mike “Sparky” Leger, N1YLQ, ARES DEC – MEMA Region 2 RACES Radio Officer writes:   Hello to all,       This email is the typical monthly message to let everyone know that Monday evening, November 3rd, 2025 is our first non-holiday Monday of the month and, as such, will be the next RACES/ACS/Preparedness Net night. For those who check into the 80m Net, please note the change in frequency for the net this evening. This was necessary due to frequent net collisions during our planned net night/time.        For those who participate in the WinLink net, please note …

Hello to all… The November Eastern Massachusetts ARES section net will be Monday November 3rd, 2025 at 830 PM on the MMRA Repeater system. For frequencies that will be linked into the ARES Net on the MMRA Network, please see the following link from the MMRA web site detailing the repeaters that will be linked in through Hub 1: https://mmra.org/repeaters/repeater_linking.html (Click the ARES box to see the repeaters and other systems linked) We look forward to your participation and remember, we are always looking for Net Controls to run the ARES Net. We will have several announcements for the net …

Don Rolph, AB1PH, Walpole area ARES Emergency Coordinator writes: The MEMA RACES nets are held on the first Monday of the month, unless the first Monday is a holiday, when it is delayed one week, For Nov 2025, the MEMA RACES nets will be held on Mon Nov 3 at: ******************************************************************************** 80 meter Voice net *** Note new frequency of 3942 Khz **** This is to avoid another established net 6:45 PM Frequency: 3942 KHz working up until the first free frequency Jeff N1JCM will be net control ********************************************************************************* Region 2D VHF net: 7:30 PM ET VHF net on 146.865 …

Effective Sunday, November 1, the First Region Net Cycle 2 will meet daily at 1400 and 1600 local time. Both sessions will meet on 3950 kHz with alternate 7243 kHz as conditions warrant. This is also reflected in the list of net schedules for the section at https://ema.arrl.org/national-traffic-system/net-schedule/.

K1JRO-John O’Neill, ARES District Emergency Coordinator – Hospital Liaison writes: Good Evening Everyone, Net Control for the November 1, 2025 Eastern MA Hospital Net will be the Jeff Tracy N1SOM with the South Shore Health Amateur Radio Group. Please note, this month there WILL NOT be a DMR portion of the net. Home or alternative locations are also welcome to check into the net. Even if you cannot reach all the systems being used, please check-in on those you can. The net will commence at the usual time of 10:00 AM using the following repeaters / frequencies / Networks in …

The Massachusetts – Rhode Island STM report for September 2025 is now posted at https://ema.arrl.org/massachusetts-rhode-island-stm-report-for-september-2025/.  Note updated information on ARL numbered radiogram texts plus info on the Mass Rhode Island Digital Net (MARIDN).