Serving ARRL members who reside in the New England sections
On Saturday, March 19 at 10:00 AM NTS leaders will meet with Assistant Director Cory Golob, KU1U, to discuss: NTS today, what is working, what is not, a look into the future, what would we like to see and what can we expect from ARRL.
If you wish to contribute to this meeting, let Marcia, KW1U, know by contacting her at kw1u@comcast.net.
Come to the RASON [Radio Amateur Society of Norwich] Auction to buy or sell amateur radio gear! RASON will be holding its annual auction on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Hall in Gales Ferry, Connecticut. We welcome all individuals who wish to buy or sell amateur radio and electronic equipment. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year and is a great opportunity to acquire current equipment and collector’s items.
More details on the auction can be found at <https://rason.org/rason-auction-information/>. Be sure to tell your friends!
Mitch Stern, W1SJ, will offer his Live Technician video class on Saturday, March 19 from 10 AM – 3 PM. This is a full live Zoom class with lecture, demonstrations and review.
Students should pre-study on the web site ahead of the class, but those in the process of studying would be good candidates.
Visit http://www.hamclass.net for additional information and to enroll.
The March, 2022 Eastern MA Section Newsletter is now available at https://ema.arrl.org/march-2022-section-news/.
Rob Macedo, KD1CY, writes on wx1box.org:
Due to COVID-19 concerns, SKYWARN training classes will again be held virtually. The SKYWARN training sessions will occur on three weeknights and two weekends. The weeknight sessions will be taught by NWS forecasters and the weekend sessions taught by amateur radio operators.
Dates and registration information can be seen at the following link:
NWS Boston/Norton virtual SKYWARN training dates and registration information link:
https://www.weather.gov/box/skywarn#fragment-2a
All are welcome to attend the training sessions. Those that are interested in becoming a SKYWARN Spotter or existing spotters refreshing their SKYWARN training can take an optional quiz and that will get a new individual their SKYWARN spotter number and count as refreshing your training for existing spotters.
We hope many can attend these training sessions. Thanks to all for their continued support of the NWS Boston/Norton SKYWARN program.
From wma.arrl.org:
If you are interested in attending online Zoom training for digital communication modes… WinLink, FLDigi or JS8Call … please fill in the information below and submit the form using the button provided.
Indicate your mode(s) of interest by checking the appropriate boxes, being sure to provide the additional information requested as this enables us to easily contact you directly with an introductory email and instructions on how to obtain the reference manuals available for each mode. Ongoing scheduling information will be provided via email and on the WMA website under the Emergency Communications header: wma.arrl.org
We will establish classes and dates shortly … most likely two classes will be required – an introduction and familiarizing with the mode relative to the training document and Q&A for the first session. The second session will be a live Zoom session with the instructor’s screen displayed to allow students to try some aspects of the software and see the results from a receiving perspective. If additional assistance is needed, we will be glad to setup one on one mentoring for the specific application with you. Finally, we will offer training nets to allow you to experience using these tools live – locally at first and then potentially joining existing regional nets.
All are welcome; you’re not required to live in Western Massachusetts.
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Pete Stohrer, K1PJS, writes:
Calling NH Radio Amateurs March 2022:
With COVID in the rear view mirror for now clubs have begun meeting again face to face. Thanks to all at the Central NH Club for their invitation for the March 1st meeting. In addition to discussion of HB1644 and League happenings, a presentation on the 90th anniversary of WFEA was given.
The March 9th snowstorm postponed the CCDX meeting which has been rescheduled for April 13th. Thanks to the Contoocook club for providing early amateur radio swap activities at the Henniker Flea market Sunday March 20th. Go to k1bke.org for more info.
More activity coming up in April with the Port City flea market on April 9th. Check out the Club’s web site w1wgm.org for more info and of course Nearfest at the Deerfield fairgrounds returns for the spring version April 29 and 30.
We were very saddened to hear of Wayne Santos, N1CKM, passing at the end of February. Wayne’s dynamic leadership helped guide the NH ARES program for many years. Wayne will be greatly missed and our thoughts and prayers continue to be with Elizabeth.
Section has announced that Al Shuman, K1AKS, will be taking the NH ARES helm. Al is a former nine-times Section Manager and several stints as SEC. Having Al available and willing to step into the role of SEC will provide the continuity needed at this time. Please welcome him as he works to develop the ARES program in NH post Covid.
That’s it for now…hope to see you soon at the club meetings and flea markets!
73
Pete, K1PJS
NH Section Manager
The Eastern Connecticut Amateur Radio Association will sponsor a flea market on April 22, 2022 in Thompson, Connecticut. Tables are $15 each. Contact Jon, KA1MPG at jonas217@verizon.net.
Emily Clarke, N1DID, writes on the Greater Bridgeport ARC mailing list on March 13, 2022 at 9:04 AM:
It’s cold and the fox is hungry, so she’s come out of her den and is looking for something to eat. Remember that we switched to summer time last night, so she starts to transmit at 10 AM DST – that’s Daylight Savings Time.
The fox has a fur coat so bundle up and remember to check in on the repeaters. See our Foxhunts page to grab a map and other information.
Cheers,
Emily N1DID and Rick K2RB
