The June 18, 2021 DX Engineering Manufacturer’s Showcase will feature Nashua Area Radio Society president Fred Kemmerer, AB1OC. Tim Duffy, K3LR, and Fred will discuss Field Day. The show airs from 4:00-4:30 PM on Facebook live and YouTube Live.
Month: June 2021
N1JUR: POTA Activation, Maudslay State Park K-2447, Newburyport, MA
Today, Eric Pfiefer, N1JUR, of Merrimack, NH, activated Maudslay State Park K-2447 in Newburyport, MA for Parks On The Air. He operated on 20 meters around 14.241 MHz. “Twenty meters was difficult today. I was able to just get the park activated. Whew!”
Eric hopes to activate Salisbury Beach State Reserve (K-8428) tomorrow (June 18, 2021).
“If anyone’s around I’ll spot myself on the POTA.app.”
Membership Query Email is NOT a Phishing Attempt, June 16, 2021
Earlier today, ARRL life members received an email from the Membership Department asking them to verify that their membership ID and address information were correct. Many people were rightfully suspicious, thinking the message was a possible phishing attempt.
ARRL CEO David Minster, NA2AA, confirmed late this afternoon that the message was, in fact, legitimate and there was no need for concern. ARRL asks that you reply to the email with the appropriate response.
Mt. Agamenticus, K-8448, Ogunquit, ME Activated for Parks On The Air
James Surprenant, AB1Q, writes on the Meriden ARC Facebook page:Thanks to everyone who worked or tried to work my first POTA activation today at Mt. Agamenticus in Ogunquit, ME (K-8448).
In two hours I made 18 contacts, not stellar, but not bad. All contacts were on 40M at 7.232 MHz, running 100 watts from my mobile installed FT891 to either a Buddistick or my lip mounted ATAS-120 on the rear hatch of my MINI.
5 contacts were with Ontario stations, 4 were with NY operators, 2 with ME and PA stations , and 1 each with hams in DE, MD, NJ, OH and TN.
It was an absolutely gorgeous morning atop the mountain (well, the peak is less 1000 feet ASL, but who am I to judge?). Mega thanks to KC1NQE, NZ1J and WB8IMY for showing me the way!
This could become habit forming!
73 de AB1DQ/James
“Field Day as a Mentoring Opportunity”
Fred Kemmerer, AB1OC, has authored an excellent article entitled “Field Day as a Mentoring Opportunity.”
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ARRL Field Day is upon us and I wanted to share some thoughts about the mentoring and learning opportunities that Field Day can provide. Many Clubs and other groups here in New England are planning in-person Field Day operations while practicing good COVID-19 safety procedures as we make progress on bringing COVID-19 under control in the US.
I’d like to encourage hams planning Field Day operations to consider opportunities to mentor new and experienced hams alike as part of their Field Day operations. Field Day provides us with a unique opportunity to provide mentoring and on-the-air amateur radio experiences for folks who are new to our hobby as well as those looking to learn and develop their skills. [Full article]
K1VR: “Antenna Zoning II: Principles and Preparation,” June 16, 2021
Hey! A reminder . . .
At 2 pm ET today, Wednesday, June 16th, the ARRL Learning Network presents Part 2 in a series of six sessions on the topic of how to get a permit for an amateur radio station antenna system.
Only 13 minutes long, today’s session is entitled “Principles and Preparation.” We’ll cover TOWAIR, Radio Frequency Exposure, bylaws, and photographs, followed by a live question and answer session.
To watch, go to http://www.arrl.org/arrl-learn
> To register for an upcoming presentation click here <
If you can’t tune in at 2 pm ET (18z) today, and you’d like to catch it later (each presentation is available about 24 hours later), click on
> To view recordings of previous sessions click here <
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ARRL New England Division
Director: Fred Hopengarten, K1VR
k1vr@arrl.org
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K1VR: “Antenna Zoning I: Permitting in a Nutshell” Debuts on ARRL Learning Network,” June 14, 2021
Fred Hopengarten, K1VR, writes on the ARRL Members Only list:
Just as a reminder, at 2 pm ET today, Monday, June 14th, the ARRL Learning Network begins a new series of six sessions that I recorded on the topic of how to get a permit from your municipality for an amateur radio station antenna system.
The first session is entitled “Permitting in a Nutshell.” It is an overview of the process, about 18 minutes long, followed by a live question and answer session.
To watch, go to http://www.arrl.org/arrl-learn
> To register for an upcoming presentation click here <
If you can’t tune in at 2 pm ET (18z) today, and you’d like to catch it later, click on
> To view recordings of previous sessions click here <
The Third Edition of the book “Antenna Zoning for the Radio Amateur” (I’m the author, and it writing it is what I did indoors all winter, in addition to service on the Board of Directors), goes to press today. It is published in cooperation with the ARRL. I expect it to be available from the ARRL bookstore sometime next week or a little later.
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ARRL New England Division
Director: Fred Hopengarten, K1VR
k1vr@arrl.org
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Field Day PR: “Bopping Through the Wild Blue, Amateur Radio Field Day Makes a Connection”
The Kennebunk (ME) Press Herald carried a story on June 9 entitled, “Bopping Through the Wild Blue, Amateur Radio Field Day Makes a Connection.”
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KENNEBUNK – Interest in amateur, often called “ham” radio began at the turn of the 20th century. It was a way people could talk to each other, across town or across the world.
And although cell phones and other means of communication are very much in use, ham radio remains a popular pastime and a valuable resource.
“It can provide communications when all other systems fail – that has been proven many times during events such as hurricanes, earthquakes, fires, etc.,” said Alex Mendelsohn of the New England Radio Discussion Society. The society will host its annual field day later this month. [Full story]
W8ZY Steps Down as Connecticut SEC, “Steps Up” at ARRL Headquarters
Connecticut Section Emergency Coordinator Mike Waters, W8ZY, writes on the CT-ARES list:
Well, if you have been keeping up with the announcements coming from ARRL you might have seen my name in one of them. As of June 7, [2021] I have joined the HQ staff and am now the Field Services Manager. Unfortunately there is room in my life for only one position like this so I have submitted my resignation as SEC to our section manager. I will still be around and am assisting in the selection of my replacement. I will still be a CT ARES member and will participate where I can in drills and deployments.
This has been a very enjoyable and often very fulfilling position for me and I want to thank all of the ARES volunteers who give their time and resources for the job. Without all of you there would be no ARES.
Thank you for your support and dedication.
Thanks
Mike, W8ZY
[See also: “Revitalization of Field Services with New Organization“]Revitalization of Field Services with New Organization
From The ARRL Letter, June 11, 2021
The Field Services that ARRL HQ provides to its member-volunteers is now in the spotlight with a reorganization and a fresh start to Section Manager and Affiliated Club engagement!
The backbone of ARRL, and the Amateur Radio Service, is the expansive field organization of volunteers. This is especially true of our Board members, our “first among peers,” who provide leadership to this vast network of engaged volunteers. During a marathon series of Zoom calls on Wednesday, June 9 with ARRL Section Managers and most ARRL Board members in attendance, the restructuring of the Field Services organization at HQ was announced.
Bob Naumann, W5OV, who has a lifetime of experience as a radio amateur from contesting, to public service, to working with a number of well-known industry retailers, is now serving as the Director of Operations following the retirement of Norm Fusaro, W3IZ.
Mike Walters, W8ZY, who has been involved with field volunteers for many years and is currently the Section Emergency Coordinator (SEC) for Connecticut, is now serving as the Field Services Manager.
Bart Jahnke, W9JJ, who was managing Field Services, remains responsible for Radiosport and is also taking on the role of Regulatory & Advocacy following the retirement of Dan Henderson, N1ND.
The meetings went on to discuss the focus the ARRL Board has placed on Field Services, working to create a new standing committee to oversee its revitalization and growth. Also discussed were the initiatives being undertaken with Section Managers to foster collaboration, share content, undertake projects, and set expectations.
The first project will be a focused census that a dozen Section Managers across the country will be driving with local clubs to understand the disparity between the ever-growing number of licensed hams versus the unchanging number of active hams.
We are very excited to turn the page and begin this new chapter for Field Services, and to continue forward with our digital transformation of ARRL.