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Mel, K1ELB, is looking for participants in the Falmouth ARES Simplex Net! The net is conducted on the third Thursday of each month, at 8:00PM ET on 146.580 MHz simplex (Alternatively, 147.420 MHz). The purpose of the net is to foster interest, awareness and training in simplex communications around the Upper Cape area, and to provide a means of communicating in the event that repeaters are not available for any reason. Mel and Henry, K1WCC have been conducting the net for over four years, operating from their homes. However, they have recently started operating net control from Falmouth Hospital, which …

W1LEM on the BarnstableARC mailing list writes: This is a very worthwhile public service event, and another opportunity to learn and practice operating skills and to see how events are run. We will have several operators along the route plus Net Control and the medical tent using 2 meter simplex on HTs. Operators will report status and any issues that need to be addressed (medical, etc.). We still have opportunities for operators–all experience and license levels are encouraged to join, it’s a great learning opportunity. Interested parties should contact W1LEM directly. See the website for more details (and don’t be …

YOU CAN HELP US CHANGE THE LEGAL RIGHTS OF AMERICAN HAMS The ARRL is focused on reducing legal restraints on the ability of American Amateur Radio Operators to engage in the active practice and enjoyment of Amateur Radio.  One of the most insidious and increasing threats to the survival of Amateur Radio and our ability to serve our communities and Nation, as we are required to do by Federal regulation, is the proliferation of private land use restrictions that prohibit the installation of outdoor antennas and that sometimes actually deny Federally licensed Amateurs from operating any amateur radios, regardless of …

The Nashoba Valley Amateur Radio Club‘s September meeting is Thursday, September 18th (the day after tomorrow), at 7:30 PM at the Pepperell Community Center (in Pepperell). We start gathering at 7 PM to socialize before the meeting starts. We have a real treat in store for you at the September meeting.  Adrian Ciuperca, KO8SCA, will talk about the upcoming Bouvet Island DXpedition.  In February 2026, an international team of very courageous amateur radio\ operators will land on Bouvet Island. Bouvet is a Norwegian overseas territory and lies in the South Atlantic Ocean, with 93% of its surface covered by ice …

Here is the new ham report as of September 1, 2025, listing newly licensed hams. Club officials, please review the list and reach out to those in your footprint and invite, welcome them. To all: please welcome these folks when you hear them on local repeaters. Offer assistance as well! Report for 2025-09-01 Amanda R Lamarche, KC1YFQ – FCC 1 Kayla Ln Pepperell, MA 01463-4204 Corey M Lamarche, KC1YFM – FCC 1 Kayla Ln Pepperell, MA 01463-4204 Adam Arthur, KC1YGF – FCC 73 Esterbrook Rd Acton, MA 01720-5701 Daniel I Rubin, KC1YDR – FCC 106 Algonquin Trl Ashland, MA 01721-1992 …

Matt Brennan, NM1B, writes: The Ride to Defeat ALS is coming up on September 20, 2025, and we could use a few more volunteers. Register here: https://forms.gle/hhCW1qAw6kK6hYQW6. Questions about either can be directed to events@wect.org. Thanks, Matt ——————————– Matt Brennan, NM1B

NM1B-Matt Brennan writes: Hello to all… We have a few Hams for this event but we could really use a few more. See event details below for this coming Sunday. Thanks, Matt ——————————– Matt Brennan, NM1B Hi Folks, I’m looking for about fifteen hams to provide communications assistance for the Buzzard’s Bay Triathlon in Westport on Sunday, September 14th. It occurs from 9AM (hams will meet at 8AM) until about 1PM (some assignments should secure by noon). It will be held in Horseneck Beach State Park and includes a swim, bike and run that travels through the town of Westport. …

Membership Meeting: Wednesday, 17 September 2025 ~7:30 – 9:30 pm “Technicians, Life Beyond Repeaters,” Anthony Luscre, K8ZT This is a Hybrid meeting: New England Sci-Tech + ZOOM New England Sci-Tech, 16 Tech Circle, Natick, MA 01760 Members: log into your account on MMRA.ORG to obtain the ZOOM info. The session will examine the historical and current status of Technician Class allocations and operating in the USA. We also explore operations beyond VHF/UHF Repeaters, including: *  Technician HF Allocations: 10 M SSB & Data | 80, 40, 15 & 10 M CW *  VHF/UHF Activities: Simplex (FM, SSB) | Digital (FT8/FT4, …

The Boston Amateur Radio Club will hold its regular General Meeting on September 18, 2025, at both Artisans Asylum and Zoom. We will begin with a period of socializing at 7:00 and the meeting proper will begin at 7:30.  Join us as veteran operator Larry Banks, W1DYJ, presents an engaging overview of FT8, one of the fastest-growing modes in amateur radio. Larry will cover the history of FT8, how to get started with WSJT-X, tips for interfacing your rig with your computer, and insights from logging nearly 6,000 FT8 contacts. Whether you’re new to digital modes or just curious about what …

From NU Wireless Club mailing list: Hey everyone and thank you for coming to our lively kickoff meeting last Thursday! It was great meeting new members and seeing our seasoned folks come back. Yesterday, we also tabled at the College of Engineering Club Fair! Thanks to everyone who came by, even though they put us in the back corner 🙁 We’d love to see you again at our first speaker talk of the semester: This week, we are proud to host Joe Chapman NV1W, the ARES (Amateur Radio Emergency Service) Emergency Coordinator for the Boston Metro area, for a presentation on Emergency …

Join the Sci-Tech Amateur Radio Society (STARS) on Tuesday, September 23 at 7 PM for a presentation by Rich Assarabowski, K1CC, Roman Ganovych, US5WDX entitled “Youth radio clubs in Lviv Ukraine” live and via Zoom. Description: In May 2025, Rich and his family made a brief five-day visit to Lviv Ukraine where he visited several youth-oriented radio clubs.   Rich’s escort was his old friend, Roman US5WDX.  This presentation will show highlights of that trip, which included a visit to Dobromil, a small town where Rich’s father was born.   Of particular significance and interest was the Lwow Radio Club, founded in 1926.  Rich’s grand-uncle SP2CC …

Hello to all… The September Eastern Massachusetts ARES section net will be Monday September 8th, 2025 at 830 PM on the MMRA Repeater system. It is on the second Monday of the Month due to the Labor Day holiday on the first Monday of the month. 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 …

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, September 8th, 2025 is our first non-holiday Monday of the month and, as such, will be the next RACES/ACS/Preparedness Net night.      I will be unable to reliably be NCO for the Sector 2A net due to work requirements, so I am looking for someone to act as the Sector 2A NCO for the night. If no one is able to be NCO, I can try …

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 Sep 2025, the MEMA RACES nets will be held on Mon Sep 8 at: ******************************************************************************** 80 meter Voice net *** Note new frequency of 3938 Khz **** This is to avoid another established net 6:45 PM Frequency: 3938 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 …

Congratulations to PART of Westford members Bob Rose, KC1DSQ & Bob Glorioso, W1IS for winning the August 2025 QST cover plaque award for their article “An All-Band 160-Meter OCF Antenna”. This article was voted the most popular and well liked article for the August 2025 issue by ARRL membership. This makes it their third cover plaque award!  Congratulations to the Bobs for the hat trick! 

The Uncommon Service to Nautical Radio club, NE1PL, will be operating from the USS Massachusetts in Battleship Cove, Fall River, MA on September 20, 2025 from 10:00AM ET to 3:30PM ET to commemorate the 84th anniversary of the launching of “Big Mamie” on September 23, 1941. They are looking for people who would like to operate on board the ship. Please contact KB1TEE for more details.

Jeff-N1SOM and the South Shore Hospital Group W1SSH writes: Good Evening, On Saturday September 6, 2025 the South Shore Hospital Amateur Radio Group will hold an Eastern MA Hospital Net commencing at 10:00AM. 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. We will use the following repeaters in the order listed. 1. West Bridgewater repeater 146.775 dcs 244 2. Attleboro Repeater 147.195 tone 127.3 3. DMR -Talkgroup 8851 Time Slot :1 on the following NEDECN repeaters: Boston 449.175 -5.M CC:1, …

Barnstable ARC and  ARRL Member Jack Schuster, W1WEF is the guest on the most recent edition of the QSO Today podcast! In this episode of QSO Today, we sit down with Jack Schuster, W1WEF, whose amateur radio journey spans more than 73 years. From building his first crystal set at age 10 to contesting at the highest levels around the world, Jack shares stories of innovation, DX adventures, CW mastery, and a lifetime of dedication to the hobby. His perspective offers both history and inspiration, making this conversation a must-listen for hams of every generation. Congratulations to Jack! 

We’re looking for about a dozen hams to provide communications  assistance for the Title9 Women’s Only Triathlon in Hopkinton on Sunday, September 7th.  It occurs from about 8 am to noon, with hams  meeting at 7 am. Some assignments will secure as early as 9:30 am, and most by 11 am.  It will be held in Hopkinton State Park and includes a swim, bike and run that travels through Hopkinton,  Southboro and Ashland.  More info online:  www.maxperformanceonline.com … Thanks and 73, Matt, NM1B I’m sending a reminder about this as we’ve gotten about half of the minimum desired 12. If you’re …