HamSCI Workshop, March 14-15, 2025

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HamSCI 2025 workshop logoDavid McGaw, N1HAC, writes on the New England Sci-Tech mailing list:

The following is the information for attending the HamSCI Workshop virtually on Zoom.  It is this Friday and Saturday.

This is the main information page:  https://hamsci.org/hamsci2025

73,

David N1HAC

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Hello HamSCI Community – Here is the Zoom registration link for both days of the HamSCI Workshop, 14 and 15 March, 2025.  There is no charge for virtual attendees.

 
 
Or, at Zoom.com, find Join A Meeting and use  Webinar ID: 971 6132 4956
 
Either way, you will have to register first  – with your name and e-mail – then you will be sent the actual link to join the Zoom session.
 
You can register now and receive the link for March 14 and 15.  We hope to see many of you there!
 
73 de Gary, AF8A
For the Local Organizing Committee

Upcoming NH Hamfests and Flea Markets

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ARRL New Hampshire Section Section Manager Peter J Stohrer, W1FEA, writes on the ARRL NH members list:

Spring is in the air and time for Hamfests and Amateur Radio Flea
Markets. Here is a list of upcoming events.

CVRC 2025 Ham Radio Indoor Flea Market

Sunday, March 16th, 2025 (Snow date March 23rd) The Henniker Community
School 51 Western Avenue, Henniker, NH (West of Concord) Talk-in: Call
K1BKE 146.895 (-600 kHz, PL 100 Hz)
Directions from Concord I-89 North to Exit 5, to Route 202/Route 9. Take
Route 114 exit and bear left onto Route 114 South Go to center of town
and turn right at the flashing light. School is 5th building on the
left. Entrance in front.

 
Contoocook Valley Radio Club | K1BKE www.k1bke.org

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Port City Amateur Radio Club Spring Hamfest and flea market

The annual hamfest and flea market Saturday April 5th at the Saint James
Masonic Lodge 77 Tide Mill Road. 8a to noon with a VE session at 1p
Admission is $5 and children under 12 are admitted free.

www.w1wqm.org
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Lakes Region Repeater Association Spring Hamfest

Saturday, April 12,2025 7a to 1P. Location at the Ossipee Town Hall 55
Main Street, Center Ossipee, NH 03814
Vendor setup at 7a, Handicap Access, Refreshments, Tailgating
Admission fee $10. Vendors free

www.w1bst.org
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NEARFEST XXXVII

May 2nd and 3rd, 2025
Hillsborough County 4H Fairgrounds 17 Hilldale Lane, New Boston, NH

https://near-fest.com

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Experimental New England APRS Net

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From: Don AB1PH

2025-03-08

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Announcing the experimental New England APRS net

 

WHAT: NE APRS Test Net

WHEN: second Monday of the month (for March, this is Monday Mar 10): 0600 ET – 2359 ET

WHERE: APRS network

HOW: Destination Station = ANSRVR

HOW: Message body = CQ [space] NEAPRS [space] “your text: check-in message of choice.”

 

If you would like to participate, you can sign up at: https://groups.io/g/neaprs

 

Questions:  contact John KC1VMZ kc1vmz@gmail.com

 

We look forward to your participation!

 

2025 Northeast HamXposition Ticketing & Hotel Reservations Now Open

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2025 HamX banner

 

There are only 172 days until HamX—the 2025 Northeast HamXposition and New England Division Convention! 

Thursday evening, Juston McKinney returns for the second annual Comedy Kickoff.
 
Ned Stearns, AA7A, is our guest speaker for the Friday DXCC/Contest Dinner sponsored by DX Engineering.
 
Saturday morning, our Keynote Speaker will be Thomas Witherspoon, K4SWL, on how mentorship will carry the hobby into the future. 
 
Nathaniel Frissell, W2NAF, will talk about the HamSCI project at the Saturday Evening Grand Banquet.
 
 

HAM-CON ARRL Vermont State Convention, February 22, 2025

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HAM-CON, the ARRL Vermont State Convention will take place Saturday, February 22nd, 8AM-1:30 PM at the Hampton Inn Convention Center, off of I-89 Exit 16 in Colchester.

HAM-CON is the only ham radio convention of its kind: a fully hybrid show held live in beautiful Vermont and also on-line at ham-con.org. Be sure to attend! But if you cannot travel to the show, buy a ticket and on watch the events on line either live or after the show.

HAM-CON brings together hundreds of ham radio operators, computer wizards and electronic enthusiasts all in one location. A variety of activities will be running all morning, including an electronics flea market, live on-air ham radio station, forums on a multitude of communication topics and demonstrations of radio and electronic equipment.

Why should you attend? We will have a tremendous line-up of stuff which any ham will find exciting. If you are a contester or DXer, we will have presentations on the K1TTT super station and the top flight W1NVT Field Day operation and even provide valuable hints on how to make all those QSO’s on QRP. Are you more into digital? We will have forums on the HF digital modes and the microwave-based Amateur Radio Emergency Data Network (AREDN).  We’ll have a sneak peak at some new equipment and even hit you with a wild game show based on ham radio.

But there is more! Our Convention station W1V will be on the air with a snazzy display. Get on and operate as we’ll award a prize for the furthest DX. Aircraft safety has been in the news lately. Along those lines, we will have a display of ADS-B which will allow you to track aircraft in your area. And don’t forget about the flea market where you can peruse all the goodies while chatting with your buddies.

Admission is only $7, if purchased on-line by February 14th, or $12 after that. Be sure to bring the kids for a chance to win a new HT – admission is free for those 18 and younger.

So don’t just sit around thinking about ham radio. Get out to HAM-CON to meet and greet hams from the North Country or if that is not possible, join us on-line at the show.

Full details and advance tickets can be found at: https://www.ham-con.org.

International Women’s Day YL POTA PARTY, March 8, 2025

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Int'l Women's Day YL POTA Party
 
International Women’s Day YL POTA PARTY: Celebrate Women in Ham Radio!
 
Join us on March 8th for a special International Women’s Day YL POTA PARTY! This event is open to all female amateur radio operators and enthusiasts, regardless of POTA experience.
 
What to expect:
Activate a park during the 24-hour event window. Submit your POTA activations and share your experiences with other participants.
Connect with other YLs from around the world. Share stories, tips, and support.
Learn more about POTA and how to get involved.
 
Why participate?
Celebrate the achievements of women in ham radio.
Connect with other YLs and build a supportive community.
Have fun and enjoy the POTA hobby.
 
How to participate:
Activate a park during the 24-hour event window
Submit your POTA activations to the POTA database.
Share your experiences and photos on social media using the hashtag #YL_POTA_Party.
We encourage you to wear pink and/or decorate your station to show your support for International Women’s Day!
Spread the word and invite your friends to join the party!
Together, we can make this a memorable event for all YLs in ham radio!
 
Here are some additional details about the event:
Date: March 8th, 2024
Location: Any POTA park (or hunt POTA from home!)
Frequency: Any amateur radio frequency within your license class
Hashtag: #YL_POTA_Party
We look forward to hearing you on the air!
 
Note: This event is not sponsored by the Parks On The Air Foundation.
 
Here are some resources that you may find helpful:
POTA website: https://parksontheair.com/
 
We hope you have a wonderful International Women’s Day!