Niantic Bay Trialthlon, Assistance Requested, August 8, 2021

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Tim Rodgers KC1TWR, writes on the Radio Amateur Society of Norwich (CT) mailing list:

Communicators are needed.  Several checkpoints need to be covered.

The 2021 [Niantic Bay Triathlon] (NBT) is scheduled for Sunday, August 8.  Report time at the Region 4 MCU, which will be located in the lower parking lot of McCook Park in Niantic (Columbus Ave. and Atlantic St.) is between 0615 and 0645. The swim portion of the NBT starts at 0700 from the Hole in the Wall beach. The bike and run courses are the same as the 2019 NBT.

If you never participated before please know that this event starts early and ends before noon. You will be sent a Comm Plan that includes a map of where the checkpoints are, and a table with the street intersection information. Before the event we ask that you visit the location of your checkpoint to get familiar with the setting, and where you will park your vehicle. We do not direct traffic, we are emergency communications for those that  want a ride back, need bike repair, are hurt, or any other incident. More information will be sent before the event date. 

Please include your cell and home phone numbers for the COMM Plan even if you have sent them for previous events.  Include your T-Shirt size as well.

 
If you are available please send an email to:  TimKC1TWR@gmail.com
 
73,
Tim, KC1TWRTim Rodgers KC1TWR
CT ARES Region 4 DEC
Email: TimKC1TWR@gmail.com
Cell and Text: 860-460-7360

ARRL Re-Opening Ceremony Featured Dignitaries, Full Board and Newington Staff, July 15, 2021

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Members of the ARRL Board of Directors, staff, and politicians were in attendance for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at ARRL Headquarters in Newington, Connecticut on July 15, 2021.  The re-opening coincided with the bi-annual Board of Directors meeting in Windsor, Connecticut. 

Attendees included:  U.S. Representative John B. Larson of Connecticut’s 1st congressional district; State Sen. Matt Lesser; State Rep. Gary Turco; Beth DelBuono, Mayor of Newington; and Town managers; Glenn Field, KB1GHX, Warning Coordination Meteorologist at NOAA / National Weather Service in Taunton, Massachusetts; a local American Red Cross representative.  New England Director Fred Hopengarten, K1VR, and Vice Director Phil Temples, K9HI, were among the attending board members.

Photo: Rep. John Larson awarding ARRL CEO David Minster, NA2AA, with a commemorative plaque.
U.S. Rep. John Larson awarding ARRL CEO David Minster, NA2AA, with a commemorative plaque during the ribbon-cutting. -K9HI photo

Greater Bridgeport (CT) ARC Fox Hunt, July 18, 2021

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Greater Bridgeport ARC loogo[The Greater Bridgeport ARC] will hold its monthly fox hunt  this month on Sunday July 18 starting at 11 AM.  This fox hunt will be a special treat for everyone because it will be slightly easier.  This month will be hosted by GBARC President N1DID and will cover a slightly larger area.  See our Fox hunts Wiki page for additional information, a map, and radio frequencies in use.

WB4APR: “Appalachian Trail Golden Packet Event & Energy Choices for the Radio Amateur,” Maine July Virtual Talk, July 14, 2021

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Maine ASM Cory Golob, KU1U, writes:
 
Maine July Virtual Talk
 
Here is a reminder of tonight’s two-part virtual talk by Bob Bruninga, WB4APR
 
Topic: WB4APR, Bob Bruninga – Two-Part Virtual Talk
 
Time: Jul 14, 2021 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
 
Part 1 (6:30 PM): As author of APRS He will talk about the the annual Appalachian Trail Golden Packet Event Scheduled for July 17. which consists of APRS individuals with portable APRS radios on 15 separate peaks from Georgia to Maine to demonstrate emergency APRS traffic handling and text messages along the 2000 mile length of the Appalachian mountains.
 
Part 2 (7:00 PM): As author of the ARRL publication, Energy Choices for the Radio Amateur. he will detail his 50 year experiences in emergency power options for hams and more recently the whole new world of solar, wind, electric cars, whole house batteries and energy choices for the radio amateur as well as the common denominator of high voltage DC that can tie them all together for the homeowner.
 
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Franklin County (MA) ARC Seeks Volunteers for Triathlon Event, August 1, 2021

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Dick Merriott, N1RCM, writes:

Franklin County (FCARC) is looking for some volunteers. Are you able to help?: The FCARC is seeking volunteers to provide course communications for the upcoming 2021 Triathlon being held Sunday August 1 at the Greenfield Swimming Pool. If you have some spare time and a mobile radio to reach the KB1BSS repeater, your assistance would be greatly appreciated by the Greenfield Parks and Recreation Department, Triathlon participants and FCARC.

Please respond back to me ASAP and let me know either YES or NO regarding your decision so we can plan appropriately. Volunteers will be receiving more detailed information from me shortly.

Thank you,

Dick Merriott N1RCM
rcmpilot@comcast.net