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NH Section News, March 2022

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NH iconPete 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

Statement From IARU

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IARU LogoJoel Harrison, W5ZN, IARU Secretary writes:

In response to recent world events, the International Amateur Radio Union has issued the following statement:

“IARU is an apolitical organization focused on promoting and defending amateur radio and the amateur radio services. The amateur radio service is about self-instruction in communications and friendship between people.”

March 2022 Maine SM eNews

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Maine SM Phil Duggan, N1EP, writes on the Maine ARRL Members list:

It was great seeing many of you at the Augusta Boat Anchor Hamfest in February. It was an honor to present Certificates of Merit to three amazing Maine hams who have made huge contributions to our ham radio community: Bill Mann, W1KX; Al Sirois, N1MHC; and Jose Douglas, KB1TCD.

As you know, I was appointed interim section manager for Maine December 1, 2021.  I also ran for the coming 2-year term starting July 1, 2022.  No one else was nominated to run for Maine SM by the deadline, so the ARRL has informed me that I have been declared the winner. I look forward to continuing to serve you as section manager. Here are some newsworthy events I thought you should know about. 73 de Phil Duggan, N1EP.

Androscoggin Amateur Radio Club Hamfest & Convention
April 1 through April 2, 2022
Ramada Inn Conference Center, Lewiston

There will be some presentations Friday evening. Saturday morning is the hamfest and more presentations and meetings, including the New England Division ARRL Forum. Amateur radio examinations are also planned. (See below) Details and more info available here: http://www.w1npp.org/pages/MEConvention2022.html

The Maine 2 Meter FM Simplex Challenge

The Wireless Society of Southern Maine sponsors the 4-hour Maine 2-Meter FM Simplex Challenge scheduled for March 26, 2022. Details and rules are listed here: http://www.ws1sm.com/2-Meter-Challenge.html

Ham Radio Test Sessions

Saturday, March 19th 9:00 AM (No Walk-ins / Register or Call ahead)
Location: Calvary Chapel 154 River Road Orrington
Sponsor: Pine State ARC Contact: Peter Bither, redbeard104@aol.com, 944-2616

Saturday April 2nd  Ramada Inn Conference Center 490 Pleasant Street Lewiston 12:30 PM (Walk-ins allowed)
Sponsor: Androscoggin Amateur Radio Club Contact: Donald Wakeman 751-1166 ka1wal.dsw@gmail.com
 

Amateur Radio on the International Space
ARISS News Release No.  22-09
Dave Jordan, AA4KN
ARISS PR
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Message to US Educators: 

Amateur Radio on the International Space Station Contact Opportunity

Call for Proposals

New Proposal Window is February 21, 2022 to March 31, 2022

February 16, 2022 — The Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) Program is seeking formal and informal education institutions and organizations, individually or working together, to host an Amateur Radio contact with a crew member on board the ISS.  ARISS anticipates that the contact would be held between January 1, 2023 and June 30, 2023. Crew scheduling and ISS orbits will determine the exact contact dates. To maximize these radio contact opportunities, ARISS is looking for organizations that will draw large numbers of participants and integrate the contact into a well-developed education plan.

The deadline to submit a proposal is March 31, 2022  Proposal information and more details such as expectations, proposal guidelines and the proposal form can be found at https://ariss-usa.org/hosting-an-ariss-contact-in-the-usa/. An ARISS Introductory Webinar session will be held on March 3, 2022, at 8 PM ET.  The Eventbrite link to sign up is: https://ariss-proposal-webinar-spring-2022.eventbrite.com

The Opportunity Crew members aboard the International Space Station will participate in scheduled Amateur Radio contacts. These radio contacts are approximately 10 minutes in length and allow students to interact with the astronauts through a question-and-answer session.

An ARISS contact is a voice-only communication opportunity via Amateur Radio between astronauts and cosmonauts aboard the space station and classrooms and communities. ARISS contacts afford education audiences the opportunity to learn firsthand from astronauts what it is like to live and work in space and to learn about space research conducted on the ISS. Students also will have an opportunity to learn about satellite communication, wireless technology, and radio science. Because of the nature of human spaceflight and the complexity of scheduling activities aboard the ISS, organizations must demonstrate flexibility to accommodate changes in dates and times of the radio contact.  Amateur Radio organizations around the world with the support of NASA and space agencies in Russia, Canada, Japan and Europe present educational organizations with this opportunity. The ham radio organizations’ volunteer efforts provide the equipment and operational support to enable communication between crew on the ISS and students around the world using Amateur Radio.

Please direct any questions to ariss.us.education@gmail.com.

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ARRL Maine Section
Section Manager: Philip W Duggan, N1EP
n1ep@arrl.org
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Dan Norman, N0HF Appointed Assistant Director for Youth Outreach

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ARRL logoNew England Division Director Fred Kemmerer, AB1OC, has announced the appointment of Dan Norman, N0HF, Preston, Connecticut, as Assistant Director for Youth Outreach.

“I am pleased to have Dan Norman, N0HF join the ARRL New England Division team,” said Fred. “Dan’s experience and accomplishments in engaging young people in Amateur Radio activities and learning makes him a great choice for this role.”

Dan has served as an Elmer at BARC Jr. (Boulder Amateur Radio club for kids), NØQCX, by providing guidance with balloon launches, license preparation, contesting, Field Day, fox hunts, Dayton Youth Forum prep, and CW proficiency.  He managed many equipment donations and hamfest activities to fund the BARC youth club. Dan served as the club trustee for BARC (ham radio club WØDK) and maintained repeater systems for the group. Dan also served as president of his college Amateur Radio club, W1PTC, in Boston. He enjoys HF and VHF contesting in all modes.

Dan joins three other talented New England amateurs who serve as Assistant Directors in the division.

[See also: “New Assistant Director Appointments“]

Western MA March 2022 Section Managers Report

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WMA Section logoWestern MA Section Manager Ray Lajoie, AA1SE, writes on the WMA ARRL Members list:

Happy March everyone! Spring is almost here. My March report is now online at <https://wma.arrl.org/blog/2022/02/28/section-managers-report-march-2022/>.

Keep your clubs healthy, get involved! Volunteer, teach, mentor.

The Marlboro Convention web is now online. Ticket are on sale May 1st.

Hope to see you at the Mt. Tom Hamfest.

Have a great month

73, Ray AA1SE

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ARRL Western Massachusetts Section
Section Manager: Raymond P Lajoie, AA1SE
aa1se@arrl.org
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New England Division Town Hall Meeting Deemed a Success

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ARRL logoLast night’s New England Division Town Hall meeting presentation was well attended. Out of 255 people who registered for the call, 211 attended. 

125 attendees responded to the post-Town Hall survey. Of those, 98 percent of the responders rated the Town Hall as “very or somewhat informative and useful” and 88 percent indicated that they would be interested in attending additional Town Hall meetings. 

Slide presentation (in PDF format).