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Hello to all… The May Eastern Massachusetts ARES section net will be Monday May 5th, 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 May 2025, the MEMA RACES nets will be held on Mon May 5 at: ******************************************************************************** 80 meter Voice net 6:45 PM Frequency: 3930 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 MHz PL 103.5 (Sharon Repeater) We will have a general call up of any RACES, …

David Marcucci, KC1TLF, writes on the Billerica ARS Facebook page: I am pleased to announce that our Guest Speaker for the May 7, 2025, club meeting will be Andy Stewart, KB1OIQ. Andy (KB1OIQ) is an extra class licensee who has been in the hobby since 2007 and will present on the history of the “Andy’s Ham Radio Linux” software collection, where to get it, and an overview of the available programs.  Andy is a past president of PART of Westford.  He retired in August 2024 from a career as a digital logic verification engineer.  Andy also enjoys repairing antique radio receivers …

Ethan Hansen, KC1OIP, writes on the BostonARC mailing list:   It’s that time of year again! Volunteer registration for the Boston 10K is open and they are looking for Amateur Radio operators on Sunday, June 22nd, 2025. If you have volunteered at a BAA event in the past the process is very similar and you should see a banner once you log in. If you have not volunteered at a BAA event in the past follow these steps: Go to https://www.baa.org/races/baa-10k/volunteer/volunteer-registration and follow the link to sign up for an Athletes’ Village account. After creating your account and logging in you should …

Dom Mallozzi, N1DM, will present “A Smorgasbord of Radio” at the May 8 meeting of the Algonquin Amateur Radio Club at 7:30 PM  in the library of the 1st Lt. Charles W. Whitcomb School, 25 Union St, Marlborough, MA. Enter from Agoritsas Drive next to police station and use Door #1 at rear of building.

Max Kendall, WØMXX, will present “RF PCB Design” at the Sci-Tech Amateur Radio Society hybrid meeting on April 29, 2025 in Natick and online. Description: RF PCB design is often considered one of the more challenging aspects of electronics engineering due to the high frequencies involved and the sensitivity of signal integrity. In this presentation, Max will dive into the core principles that underpin effective and reliable RF board design. He will explore the importance of using a 4-layer PCB stackup, which allows for better isolation, dedicated ground and power planes, and improved signal performance. Topics will include the role …

From Harvard Magazine, May-June 2025: “As Leo Koerner ’26 trudged upstairs with Declan Deady ’27, a three-minute timer started in his head. Once Koerner opened the door to the “radio shack,” its walls paneled with wood veneer and plastered with Soviet-era maps, he had just a few moments to convince Deady that this endeavor was magical. “Koerner is trying to revive the Harvard Wireless Club, a group of amateur (“ham”) radio enthusiasts. Unlike the student DJs at WHRB, Koerner’s crew operates two-way radios: essentially superpowered, imprecise walkie-talkies. Harvard’s ham radio station is the sixth-oldest in the country, founded in 1909. …

Courtesy PART of Westford website:   Due to inclement weather, the PART POTA event scheduled for April 26 has been moved to May 3, 2025. All other details remain the same. World Amateur Radio Day is Friday April 18th, celebrating the founding of the IARU 100 years ago.  ARRL has suggested that member clubs hold “open house” events in April in recognition of the event, and in collaboration with HamSCI and SciStarter for “One Million Acts of Science” in April. Conveniently, PART POTA [Parks On The Air] activators had been looking for a time to hold a first Club POTA activation, …

The 48th Eastern VHF-UHF-Microwave Conference sponsored by the North East Weak Signal Group (NEWS) will be held May 9-10-11, 2025 at: Hilton Garden Inn 555 Corporate Drive Windsor, CT Room Reservations available NOW at special rate. Limited Supply–Reserve Now. https://www.hilton.com A complementary shuttle is available from Bradley Airport +1 860-688-6400 RAIL Stop nearby–Our friends from NY, NJ, PA and South and West may want to travel by AMTRAK. The Hotel Shuttle can pick you up for free at the Windsor Locks, CT Train Station, (but not from Hartford, if you get off there). If any problem call Mark or Paul …

The Barnstable Amateur Radio Club will conduct a General Class course for Technician license holders on May 24 and 25 from 8 AM to 5 PM, at the Brewster Police Station Community Room, Route 124, in Brewster. Online registration is now open at: HamStudy.org: Exam details.  Once you obtain a copy of the ARRL General Class License Manual as a reference, you will need to complete the open book exam .  The link for that is: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5VZPhL8nIafSX17jYBATcS6MpLtQ_zFYp9KIdhuNdyKQgPg/viewform?usp=dialog. Email robleiden@comcast.net with any questions. 73, Rob Leiden, K1UI 

HAPPY TAX DAY!  And coming this weekend, the anniversary of “the shot heard ‘round the world,” the opening shot of the battles of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775, which sparked the American Revolutionary War. This month’s stories are titled after Paul Revere’s ride (“The British are coming!”). Enjoy!     * Celebration of Marconi Day is Coming!  Marconi’s 151st birthdate is April 25, 2025 (born 1874).  International Marconi Day this year is Saturday, April 26, 2024. Historic Marconi radio stations around the world go on the air to make two-way contacts with each other and other amateur radio operators.  …

The New England QSO Party on May 3rd and 4th is a great time to check out antenna systems and offers a moderately paced opportunity to work new states and countries. You’ll find a wide variety of participants, from newcomers to experienced contesters, all interested in making contacts with New England stations. Our goal is to get every one of the counties in New England on the air so we hope you will encourage your members to join in the fun! Even if you can join the fun for a couple of hours, we’d appreciate it!  Will you be QRV? Let …

The Massachusetts – Rhode Island STM report for March 2025 is now available at https://ema.arrl.org/massachusetts-rhode-island-stm-report-for-march-2025/. Note upcoming events including Field Day prep, Traffic handlers picnic and HamXposition tickets available. Also info on Book Traffic.

Chris Winczewski, W1TAT, writes on the Cape Ann ARA mailing list: Please consider volunteering for Twin Lights Race in Gloucester and Rockport on Sunday May 4th.   We’re doing great filling positions for the year, but we still need 2 more volunteers for May 4.   Please consider volunteering and Email me to sign up, W1TAT@outlook.com.   You can check the staffing sheet for open checkpoints for  future races too.   Race Volunteer Site   Please consider helping.   Many thanks & 73,

Here is the new ham report as of April 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 2025-04-01 Paul A Willis, KC1WMC – FCC 58 Littleton Rd Ayer, MA 01432-1745 Keith Ferguson, KC1WLE – FCC 5 Old Country Path Ashland, MA 01721-1819 Garrett Ferguson, KC1WLD – FCC 5 Old Country Path Ashland, MA 01721-1819 Heidi Hanson, KC1WLG – FCC 5 Old Country Path Ashland, MA 01721-1819 …

The Nashoba Valley Amateur Radio Club‘s April meeting is Thursday, April 17th at 7:30 PM at the Pepperell Community Center (in Pepperell). We start gathering at 7 PM to socialize before the meeting starts. April’s speaker will be ARRL New England Division Director Tom Frenaye, K1KI.  Tom will provide a “current events” talk about the goings-on at ARRL headquarters. NVARC annual elections also take place at the April meeting, making it a “Special Meeting” as defined in the club’s Constitution and Bylaws. We’ll also be discussing upcoming events that NVARC participates in – the Groton Road Race, Field Day, POTA …

The Massasoit Amateur Radio Association will hold an open house on April 26, 2025 at the Bridgewater Public Library, 15 South Street in Bridgewater from 10 AM until  3 PM. Weather permitting, club members will set up a station outside in back of the library near the pavilion. In the event of inclement weather, the Judith Gabriel Room will be used. “We hope to set up a HF Parks On The Air (POTA) station which is a ham radio activity to establish contacts with parks all over the US. We will also have portable radio go-kits and should have at …

Ross W1EKG writes: The Whitman Amateur Radio club will be hosting an Amateur Radio open house  on July 12th 2025 between 8 AM and noon. Location is 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 http://wa1npo.org for more information. 73’s 

John Griffin, AB1UA writes Hello!  My name is John Griffin, AB1UA, and I’m writing on behalf of the Narwhal Amateur Radio Society, NR7WL.   We’re holding a ham radio on-the-air contest to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the approval of Dr. Jonas Salk’s polio vaccine approval by the FDA, which was April 12, 1955; hence, from April 5-19, 2025, we’ll be celebrating this momentous occasion with our “Polio on the Air” event.  Any station, around the world, is invited to contact all of W7P, W7O, W7L, W7I, and W0O in that timeframe to receive QSL cards, honor, and glory, as well …

Brandon Hockle, NQ1W, writes on the Cape Ann ARA mailing list:   Looks like Jim [Barber, K1TT] got a balloon off over the water this morning! Congratulations to K1TT on a successful launch!   If there is data on any subsequent launch I will send out an update. As of this posting it was out over the Atlantic and climbing through 11,942 feet.   Once again nice job Jim Barber K1TT. Hopefully he will share pictures of the launch.   You can track the progress here: https://traquito.github.io/search/spots/dashboard/?band=20m&channel=540&callsign=K1TT&dtGte=2025-03-11