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Ham Radio Meet ‘n Greet, Steuben Maine, December 16, 2024

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Phil Duggan, N1EP, writes on Facebook:
 
Ever wondered what it would be like to talk to an astronaut aboard the International Space Station, setup your home with an emergency communications station, or send and receive email over the airwaves without a local Internet connection? Find out about the many aspects of amateur radio, better known as ham radio, during a Ham Radio Meet ‘N Greet at the Henry D. Moore Library in Steuben on Monday, December 16 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM.
 
Find out how to earn an FCC amateur radio license, when a ham radio class is scheduled, watch a short presentation on the highlights of ham radio, and chat with experienced hams about this amazing and fun hobby and public service.
 
There is no age limit for earning an amateur radio license. People aged 6 to 96 have earned their “tickets” and met people on the air across the globe using many fun modes of operation, including voice, digital, and old but reliable Morse code. Come to the Meet ‘N Greet and learn all about it!
 

ARRL Board of Directors Election Results

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ARRL logoFrom ARRL News:

11/15/2024 — ARRL® The National Association for Amateur Radio® announces the results of the 2024 ARRL Division elections.

In the ARRL New England Division, Tom Frenaye, K1KI (1,593 votes), of West Suffeld, Connecticut, was declared the winner, defeating current Director Fred Kemmerer, AB1OC (1,452 votes).

Frenaye has previously served on the ARRL Board of Directors in several capacities, including as Director from 1985 – 1992 and from 1997 – 2018. He was named Director Emeritus in 2019. He served as ARRL Vice President from 1992 – 1996.

In the ARRL Hudson Division, incumbent Division Director Ed Wilson, N2XDD (949 votes), of Shirley, New York, was declared the winner, defeating John Crovelli, W2GD (719 votes). Wilson ascended to Director in July 2024, after the previous Director resigned. He had been Vice Director since 2023, a position to which he was appointed to fill a vacancy created when the previous Vice Director ascended to Director.

In August, the following incumbents and candidates were declared elected without opposition. In the Central Division, current Vice Director Brent Walls, N9BA, will be the next Director, and candidate Josh Long, W9HT, will be the next Vice Director. In the Hudson Division, Vice Director David Galletly, KM2O. In the New England Division, Vice Director Phil Temples, K9HI. In the Northwestern Division, Vice Director Michael Sterba, KG7HQ. In the Roanoke Division, Director Jim Boehner, N2ZZ, and Vice Director Bill Morine, N2COP.

In September, Northwestern Division Director Mark Tharp, KB7HDX, was declared elected.

Winners will assume their roles for terms beginning January 1, 2025.

Members voted online or could request paper ballots. The election was conducted by third party Election Services Co., of Melville, New York — the same company that has conducted ARRL elections in 2022 and 2023. The tabulation was observed by Ethics & Elections Committee Chair, ARRL Southeastern Division Director Mickey Baker, N4MB.

ARRL is governed by its Board of Directors. Elections are held for five of the 15 ARRL Divisions each year, for terms of 3 years.

Western MA ARES Simulated Emergency Test, November 10, 2024

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WMA Section logoFrom wma.arrl.org:

The Western Massachusetts Section will be holding a Simulated Emergency Test next month.  The tentative date is Sunday, 10 November though that is subject to change.  The test will involve stations reporting damage after a severe storm and flooding.

Further information will follow on the WMA ARES email list and on normally scheduled WMA ARES nets.

Thanks and 73,
Chuck Chandler WS1L
WMA ARES Section Emergency Coordinator

Support Your Park, Connecticut POTA Operation and Potluck, October 20, 2024

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Conrad Trautmann, N2YCH, writes on the CT-POTA list:
 
Greetings all,
 
I don’t think it would be possible to have ordered up weather any better than we had this past weekend for our fall support your parks weekend. The mornings were crisp and cool, the afternoons perfect for POTA and the New England trees were right at the peak of color in most places in CT. 

We had yet another successful special event with K2D with a number of operators using it this weekend. All logs submitted to me have been uploaded. Considering JOTA and a number of QSO parties were also occurring at the same time, we did pretty good.
 
We did another park to park net, thanks Shawn for acting as net control.  The pot luck picnic was wonderful on Sunday with good food and lots of POTA discussions. It was great to see a number of new faces out this time, welcome all. We hope you had a good time and will continue to attend future SYP events. Here’s a photo of our gathering yesterday. Until the next one, which will be in January, 73 all!
 
CT POTA Potluck Oct 2024
 

Nashua Area Radio Society Ham Bootcamp, November 9th

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Ham Bootcamp

 

The Nashua Area Radio Society will be holding an online Ham Bootcamp on Saturday, November 9th from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Eastern Time.

Ham Bootcamp is a program to help new, inactive, and prospective hams gain the skills and information that they need to Get On The Air.  It is open to any interested Ham or Prospective Ham in the US and Canada and there is no charge to attendees.

The morning session is geared toward operating on the VHF/UHF bands:

  • Putting together a Station for Repeaters – How to pick an HT or Mobile Radio and an Antenna
  • Radio Programming Tutorial
  • Making Contacts and Joining a Repeater Net
  • Getting Started with Amateur Radio Satellites
  • Getting Started with Fox Hunting

The afternoon session is geared toward operating on the HF Bands:

  • Putting together an HF Station for SSB, CW, and Digital
  • Picking and putting up an HF Antenna, Feedlines, and Grounds
  • Operating on the HF bands using SSB Voice
  • Getting started with WSJT-X and FT8 Digital

We will also have a breakout session where attendees can choose one of the following sessions:

  • Learning CW
  • Finding DX, Logging and QSLing
  • Portable Operating

… and more!

Registration is now open for the November 9th session.

You can get more information about Ham Bootcamp, including a link to register at n1fd.org/bootcamp 

You must register to receive the link to join the web conference.

If you have any questions, you can contact us at bootcamp@n1fd.org.

GSARA Parks On The Air Meetup, Allenstown NH, October 19, 2024

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Prepare for an exciting amateur radio day at the Granite State Amateur Radio Association‘s Fall Parks on the Air (POTA) Meetup! Please mark your calendars for **October 19th** as we gather at the **Bear Brook State Park Pavilion** from **10 AM to 4 PM**.

This event promises a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow radio enthusiasts, explore the park’s beauty, and participate in POTA activities. Whether you’re a seasoned operator or just starting, there’s something for everyone!

In addition to the main event, we’ll be camping for the SYP (Support Your Parks) event over the weekend, allowing for even more camaraderie and fun under the stars.

Don’t miss this chance to enhance your skills, share experiences, and enjoy the outdoors. For more details, visit our https://gsara.org/pota/fall-meetup. We can’t wait to see you there!

 
 
GSARA POTA Meetup Oct. 19, 2024

Get ready for the 2024 ARRL Online Auction

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2024 ARRL Online Auction image

The 19th annual ARRL Online Auction preview is now open. Bidding begins at 10 am ET on Friday, October 18 and runs through 10 pm on Thursday, October 24.

This year’s auction features an assortment of product review equipment, vintage books, the popular ARRL Lab “junk” boxes, and new donated ham radio gear.

If you are interested in great bargains, a good cause, and some fun – check out over 200 items up for bid. Plus, keep an eye on the ARRL Facebook and Instagram pages for featured products and highlights throughout the event.

Proceeds from the annual Online Auction benefit ARRL education, licensing, and training programs. For more information visit arrl.auctionanything.com.

Sponsored by RT Systems Inc.