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AB1OC: “Recruit and Retain, Our Hobby’s Gain! Programs to Get New and Experienced Hams On the Air” at Maine ARRL Virtual Webinar, June 23, 2021

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From Maine ARRL Section Page:

The Maine ARRL section will present a virtual webinar entitled, ‘Recruit and Retain, Our Hobby’s Gain! Programs to Get New and Experienced Hams On the Air’ by Fred Kemmerer, AB1OC, on Wednesday, June 23 at 7:30 PM.

CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE VIRTUAL TALK (It is recommended you download the FreeConferenceCall program for the best experience, but it will still work using just an internet browser). No Internet? No Problem. You can call in by phone. Dial-In phone number: (602) 580-9818 use Access Code 1240223

New England Affiliated Club Coordinators Meeting Recap

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ARRL affiliated club logoThe NEACC (New England Affiliated Club Coordinators) met on Saturday, June 19, 2021 to discuss various items related to affiliated clubs and the ARRL field organization. 

The agenda included:

* Introductions / brief remarks – everyone
* 6/9/21 Field Org / SM Zoom Meetings Recap – Phil, K9HI
* Intro: ARRL Field Services Manager – Mike, W8ZY
* NE Division Director challenger – Fred Kemmerer, AB1OC
* Club VE teams, support to candidates – Cory, KU1U
* WBZ 100th Anniversary Special Event Operation – Larry, W1AST
* Big E Update – Larry, W1AST
* NEACC story for QST

The next tentative meeting date is July 24, 2021 from 11-12:30 PM via Zoom.

Norfolk County (MA) Radio Association Celebrates Its 100th Anniversary With Special Event Operation

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From ema.arrl.org;

The Norfolk County Radio Association is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year with a special event operation from 0000 UTC June 5 to 2359 UTC June 12, 2021 on the suggested frequencies of 3.825, 7.225, 14.235, 21.285, and 28.325 MHz as well as other frequencies at the discretion of club members.  Club members will operate their own stations using the club call W1AGR during this operating event. A special QSL will be available with an SASE to the club station trustee, K1HC, 422 Everett Street, Westwood, MA 02090. 

The club had its beginnings in Norwood, MA in 1921 when a group of young radio amateurs gathered to exchange ideas and help each other build their home-made radio equipment.  It originally became affiliated with the ARRL two years later, in 1923.  The club grew to include hams from local area towns and then re-organized in 1932, calling themselves the Norfolk County Radio Association.  The spirit of those early years continues today; its members are always ready to help others and mentor new hams getting started in amateur radio. NCRA members have made memorable contributions to amateur radio in technology and communications, including support for various public service needs such as municipal events, SKYWARN reporting, Red Cross, and local disaster training. 

Congratulations to the Norfolk County Radio Association for reaching this historic milestone. 

 

Stratford (CT) ARC Announces 2021 Scholarship Recipient

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Stratford ARC logoThe Stratford Amateur Radio Club‘s “K1TMW Alan G. Thorpe Scholarship Award” for 2021 has been awarded to Kaleb Ruddle, KN4JGJ, Lawrenceburg, Connecticut. The announcement was made by the award administrator and President emeritus, Bob Betts, N1KPR. 
 
The Stratford ARC was formed over 60 years ago and is an ARRL affiliated club providing service to the local community and enhancing amateur radio.
 

Gordon West, WB6NOA: “Real Hams in Real Emergencies” at Meriden (CT) ARC Meeting, May 27, 2021

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Gordon West, WB6NOA photoEd Snyder, W1YSM, writes:
 
The Meriden Amateur Radio Club W1NRG is pleased to announce GORDON WEST  WB6NOA WILL BE SPEAKING – THIS THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2021
 
Event: MARC Activities Meeting
 
SPEAKER: Gordon West WN6NOA
 
TOPIC: Real Hams in Real Emergencies
 
When: THURSDAY MAY 27, 2021
 
Time:  1930-2100 ET. 7:30p-9:00p
 
Attendees: Free – all invited -please sign-in
 
Ed W1YSM
President W1NRG
MARC
 
[Email W1YSM for Zoom meeting details.]

Tape Measure Antenna Build at Bristol County (MA) RA, May 1, 2021

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Fall River ARC bannerThe Bristol County Repeater Association  / Fall River ARC will conduct a tape measure antenna build party on May 1, 2021 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at the South Swansea Baptist Church in Swansea, MA.  The club asks for $20.00 to cover materials. They will supply the tape measures, 1/2″ PVC pipe and fittings, clamps, and a connection for your radio.

For more information visit the club web site at <https://bcra.club/bcrawprel/2021/04/06/fox-hunting-antenna-build/>.

via https://ema.arrl.org

K1VR Guest Speaker at K1USN Radio Club, April 28, 2021

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“Pi” Pugh, K1RV, writes on the K1USN mailing list:

I’m happy to announce that our upcoming speaker for the next K1USN Radio Club Zoom series will be none other than our ARRL New England Director Fred Hopengarten K1VR. This upcoming session will take place on Wednesday, April 28th at 7:30 PM EDT. (Note the date change for this session only to be held on Wednesday instead of Tuesday.)

Fred plans to discuss the following subjects and then have a Q & A followup.

“I’d be happy to talk about the new RF exposure rules. I have new info to share on that topic, and not just what you read in the ARRL press release.”

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Put your thinking caps on and come up with some good questions to ask Fred. As many of you already know, Fred is the author of Antenna Zoning available through the ARRL Bookstore.

As always, we will be sending out the Zoom session invitations via separate e-mail. If you have received previous invitations then you are already on the list. if you, or anyone you know, would like to be invited then you can contact me (k1rv@arrl.net) and I will add you/them to the growing list.

“Great Hill Gang” Meets in Weymouth (MA) on April 17, 2021

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Great Hill Gang signThe “Great Hill Gang” will meet atop Great Hill in Weymouth, MA on Saturday, April 17, 2021. The group normally meets on the second Saturday of each month (weather allowing) at 9 AM.
 
[Note: April’s meeting will be held on the third Saturday, instead of the second.]
 
A recent gathering included 27 amateurs and two non-ham visitors.
 
They request that attendees observe social distancing and mask wearing. 
 
Possible frequencies for talk-in include:
  • 146.52 FM Simplex
  • 146.67- PL 146.2
  • 145.39- PL 67.0 (9 AM, K1USN Net)
  • 144.200 USB
  • 144.244 USB (specifically 11 AM – 11:30 AM)
 
Call out to “The Great Hill Gang” and someone will get back to you. N1KMX and K1UVH are possible callsigns to call when looking for directions.
 
 
 
 

Greater Bridgeport ARC Foxhunt, Trumbull/ Easton/Monroe, CT, April 10, 2021

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Greater Bridgeport ARC loogoFrom GBARC Wiki:

On Saturday April 10th at 9 am we will have our monthly Foxhunt.  All members and non-members are invited to attend.  The purpose of the foxhunt is to track down a hidden transmitter and find some information, then relay that information according to the instructions on a sign where the fox is located.  DO NOT CONGREGATE or socialize with others.  Whenever possible remain safely in your car and stay a safe distance away from others.   You will be able to find the sign by the fox with the information from inside your car.  For more tips, see below the map.

The first person to locate the fox will receive a free pizza delivered to their home and 5 points.  All other participants will receive 3 points for locating the fox and 1 point for participating . Points will be tallied for the year, and at the end of the year prizes will be awarded to the top 3 hunters. [Full story]