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Use the ARRL Field Day Site Locator to make in-person connections during the event!    With a little more than a month to go until the big weekend, there are almost 650 sites listed on the locator. To search for a site near you, just go to the map and zoom in on your area. Click on the red map pins for details about each site. To add information to the locator, click on “Add a Station”   Check it out www.arrl.org/field-day-locator.  

MAX Performance has utilized the Worcester Emergency Communications Team (WECT) for various public service events including ones outside the Central Massachusetts area. WK1H, Gil Hayes, Western Massachusetts ARES Assistant Section Emergency Coordinator, has forwarded this information to see if local Amateur Radio Operators/ARES members in the Southeast Coastal Massachusetts area can assist in this public service event. Please see the info below: K1LIA-Lia Davis from the Worcester Emergency Communications Team (WECT) writes: Hi Folks, We are looking for about fifteen amateur radio operators to assist with the Wareham, MA Harvest Triathlon, on Sunday June 8th. The event organizers are particularly …

Brandon Hockle, NQ1W, writes:   Just a heads up (no pun intended) about our latest pico balloon launch that took place this morning around 9AM from Pony Express Fields in Essex to celebrate Memorial Day.   You can track this new balloon at: https://traquito.github.io/search/spots/dashboard/?band=20m&channel=198&callsign=NQ1W&dtGte=2025-05-26   We are transmitting on the fours :04; :14,  :24, etc. using WSPR aka Weak Signal Propagation Reporting on 20m at 14.09718 MHz at 10mW as NQ1W.   Wish us luck as this one was a bit of a last minute Hail Mary and has some quirky balloon characteristics. We’re not expecting a lot but gave it …

Larry Krainson, W1AST, writes:   I’m tinkering with the idea of having an “Authors Track” or “Meet the Authors” at this year’s HamXposition.   Calling all hams in New England who are book authors! Your books do not have to include ham radio, but it would be fun if they did.   If you are interested in learning more, please contact Larry, W1AST, at W1AST@HamX.org with your name and call.    

Bruce Semple, WA3SWJ, writes on the BARC mailing list: The Barnstable Amateur Radio Club has created an amateur radio display at the Brewster Ladies Library. The display case can be found on the right after you enter the door. The library is located at 1822 Main Street in Brewster.  

In addition to the magazines the League publishes (QST, QEX, National Contest Journal, On the Air), the League produces On the Air Live, a live webinar targeted at hams who want to explore new-to-them operating modes and generally how to get on the air. The next OTA Live will be Tuesday May 27, 2025 at 8pm EDT. NOTE: you must pre-register to receive the link to join. Event description: Discover how to setup WSJT-X for FT8 and FT4 along with homebrew 10 and 15 meter antennas to participate in this year’s ARRL Field Day. We’ll cover: WSJT-X installation and setup …

The April STM report for Eastern and Western Mass and Rhode Island can be found at https://ema.arrl.org/massachusetts-rhode-island-stm-report-for-april-2025/. Note recognition of new Official Relay Stations and traffic handling trainees, with a special congratulations to  Bob Sparkes, KC1KVY for achievement of BPL (Brass Pounders League – for over 500 message points during April;  Also note the Radiogram Portal and Field Day NTS messages, NTS Treasure Hunt, annual traffic handlers picnic, and message delivery tips.       

Larry Krainson, W1AST, writes:   Dear Eastern MA Clubs,   Would you help to promote the Northeast HamXposition a.k.a. HamX?   Can you place the “Bright Blue” attached PNG file at the top of your websites and link it to HamX.org?   Can you also run the half-page ad in your newsletters, websites, and social media and groups, too?   We are working hard to improve HamX by bringing in more vendors, more sponsors, better forums, a better flea market, and great prizes. We also need help from clubs to promote HamX within the local clubs. We need more participation that gets …

HAPPY SPRING!  And this weekend, HAMVENTION (Dayton/Xenia)! Wow, the time is really flying past. It’s hard to believe it’s Spring already, but the temperatures are getting reasonable, the flowers are blooming, the pollen level is beyond crazy, and allergy meds have become a required part of the daily regimen! And here on the Cape, the inevitable trickle of tourists has begun. It’s getting harder daily to make left turns, with the increased traffic. And some of our favorite restaurants are awakening from their winter slumber. Let Spring begin!    * HAMVENTION is Just Around the Corner!  Sadly, I won’t be …

The next [Boston Amateur Radio Club] general meeting will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 7:30 pm, at Artisans Asylum in Allston and on the Zoom teleconferencing platform. This month’s speaker is Peter, KC1HHO, presenting Introduction to National Traffic System and the Radiogram. This will be an interactive talk so be sure to attend in person if you can. As always, the meeting will be preceded with a half hour of social time beginning at 7:00

Here is the new ham report as of May 1, 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 2025-05-01 John H Knowles, KC1WPH – FCC 49 Walnut St Devens, MA 01434-5072 Edward C Maloney, KC1WQB – FCC 130B Groton Rd Shirley, MA 01464-2359 Rocco R Diverdi, KC1WQD – FCC 1718 Wedgewood Cmn Concord, MA 01742-2834 Don J Lee, KC1WOV – FCC 416 Harrington Ave Concord, MA 01742-4034 …

Jeff Stuparits, W4DD, will present “Locating Power Line Noise and other RFI” at the Sci-Tech Amateur Radio Society hybrid meeting on May 13, 2025 in Natick and online. Description: Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) can be generated from many different devices and can decrease or totally eliminate your ability to hear stations on your HF or VHF radio.  In today’s modern world of numerous electronic devices in and around our homes, it’s not a matter of if you have RFI, but of how many devices are generating it and how significantly is it interfering with your Ham Radio receiving ability.  RFI can also …

The Nashoba Valley Amateur Radio Club‘s May meeting is Thursday, May 15th at 7:30 PM at the Pepperell Community Center (in Pepperell). We start gathering at 7 PM to socialize before the meeting starts. May’s speaker will be Les Peters, N1SV.  Les will speak on Chasing Operating Awards and Logbook of the World.  We will also discuss plans for Field Day and some recent events like the Boston Marathon, the Groton Road Race, NearFest, & the Eastern VHF / UHF conference. If you need directions to the club meeting, please click <http://binged.it/smoogg> here and put your own address in box …

Hello to all… Eastern Massachusetts ARES will conduct a section Winlink only exercise to practice this radio digital email mode. The exercise involves sending 2 messages to different Winlink email addresses anytime on Saturday 5/10/25 between 500 AM-1159 PM and replies to your winlink messages will occur anytime on Saturday through 2 PM Sunday 5/11/25. Details on what messages to send can be seen in the following 1-page exercise document: Eastern Massachusetts ARES Winlink Test Exercise 5-10-25 This exercise is coincident with the Cape Cod ARES District Exercise and the Winlink ETO exercise at the following links: Cape Cod ARES …

Jeff-N1SOM and the South Shore Hospital Group W1SSH writes: Good Evening, On Saturday May 10, 2025 the South Shore Hospital Amateur Radio Group will hold an Eastern MA Hospital Net commencing at 10:00AM. We realize that some locations, individuals, and groups may be subject to COVID restrictions. We encourage everyone who is affected by these restrictions to utilize their home or mobile stations to check into the net if possible. 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 …

Ross W1EKG writes The Whitman ARC Open House originally scheduled for July 12, 2025 between 8 AM and noon has been postponed to July 19.  Location is (still) the Knights Of Columbus, 1195 Bedford Street in Whitman MA.  This is an indoor/outdoor event which will include operating demonstrations, equipment displays, and  general information about “Ham Radio”. There will be several clubs participating and refreshments will be available. Come and learn about Amateur radio and sign up for our Technician license class  which starts in September. Please email  Ross W1EKG at bavarianradio@comcast.net   or visit our website wa1npo.org for more information. 73 …

  Regrettably, this Saturday’s forecast looks soggy thru the morning until noon or so – –  After discussion with Leandra and others, we are cancelling it – –   No reschedule because many are not around the next few weekends in May – –   Charlie Bures, WA3ITR, writes: [The Wellesley Amateur Radio Society‘s] POTA is rescheduled from April 26 to May 10. We have had a beautiful stretch of sunny, warm Spring days but, (of course) the nice weather is ending Friday night. Rain is forecast for Saturday in the morning and evening. We are rescheduling the WARS POTA …

Barnstable Amateur Radio Club Press Release: GRAND OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT – CAMP GREENOUGH AMATEUR RADIO STATION We are very excited to announce the Grand Opening of the newly constructed Camp Greenough Amateur Radio Station scheduled for Saturday May 31st starting at 2PM, in conjunction with the Chuck Wagon Event.  The station is located in the basement of the Maushop Lodge.  Today’s amateur radio is a mix of cutting-edge computer technology and broadcast engineering offering a chance for Scouts to get a start on a science or engineering career. This station is the culmination of the efforts by members of the Barnstable Amateur Radio Club, contributions of …

The Sci-Tech Amateur Radio Society (STARS) and Boston Amateur Radio Club (BARC) will hold a joint gathering/meeting at NESciTech at 16 Tech Circle, Natick, MA with light refreshments. Our usual Zoom link will be operational if you cannot attend in person. Optional: Bring a dessert, salad, or anything you would like to contribute. Regardless, please bring yourselves in person if possible. If you have not already registered for this event, please be sure to register ASAP today on the Event Listing so we will know how much food to order. STARS members will conduct tours of the facility for those …

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, May 5th, 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 participate in the WinLink net, please note that there is a different NCO noted for the WinLink net this month with messages being routed to KC1VMZ with a copy to AB1PH.        For any operators interested in performing …