From computercare at comcast.net Thu Jan 2 17:22:15 2020 From: computercare at comcast.net (Larry Krainson) Date: Thu, 2 Jan 2020 17:22:15 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] First HCRA Meeting of 2020 reminder Message-ID: Reminding everyone we have the first HCRA meeting of 2020 tomorrow night. We're expecting some hams that haven't been to any club meetings in many years to attend. So please say hi to new faces! Doors open at 7pm and the Mini Share the Knowledge session starts then. Meeting starts at 7:30 pm. Hope to see you there! http://www.hcra.org/meeting-location/ From computercare at comcast.net Fri Jan 3 09:43:20 2020 From: computercare at comcast.net (Larry Krainson) Date: Fri, 3 Jan 2020 09:43:20 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] Outgoing DX Qsl Cards Message-ID: NF1G will be collecting outgoing DX cards to bring to the Buro. This is a service that the HCRA runs for it's members. Save yourself some money by sending with others from the club. Mine are sorted and ready for tonight! Bring yours along too! From james at saccento.com Sun Jan 5 10:38:01 2020 From: james at saccento.com (James Saccento) Date: Sun, 5 Jan 2020 10:38:01 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] Yaesu Radio - Amp and SDR for Sale Message-ID: Hello All - I am looking to part with my Yaesu 857 and some extra equipment. Let me know if you are interested or want more details. Happy Holidays James WD1S james at saccento.com *Yaesu 857D with CW Filter and more $550* 20 Amp Power Supply MFJ 949E Tuner Yaesu MD100 Microphone ? Modified to use with Foot Pedal LDJ External Meter for the radio SignaLink USB for Digital Work Antenna Coax switch All items work and I have used them in contests as backup to my TS-590 radio for many years. *Known Issues* *I did have a surge through the electrical system at my house a few years back and had to repair the MFJ Antenna Tuner *Radio headphone jack is distorted. Rear speaker output is fine though. *Ameritron 811H - 800W * Lightly used with 4 working tubes Purchased after surge *$550* *Afedri SDR-NET* Also repaired by the manufacturer after surge *$100* From computercare at comcast.net Mon Jan 13 18:32:06 2020 From: computercare at comcast.net (Larry Krainson) Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2020 18:32:06 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] 10m Net Info Message-ID: Join us for the 10m net tonight at 7:30 pm local time on 28.375. W1NY is the net control. Hope to hear you on! From computercare at comcast.net Mon Jan 13 18:49:10 2020 From: computercare at comcast.net (Larry Krainson) Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2020 18:49:10 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] 10m Net Info In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: No problem. I just remembered because someone reminded me! Larry Krainson *Computer Care - since 1991 - our 29th Year in Business!* * - Visit our new web site: **http://oncallcomputerservice.com/ * * -* "We Do On Site Service" * - Schedule a Appointment: *https://calendly.com/oncallcomputerservice *- Larry at oncallcomputerservice.com * * - 413-348-3289* On Mon, Jan 13, 2020 at 6:34 PM Marcel Lapierre wrote: > Thanks, very busy day and I forgot to email the group. > > Get Outlook for iOS > ------------------------------ > *From:* hcra-bounces at mailman.qth.net on > behalf of Larry Krainson > *Sent:* Monday, January 13, 2020 6:32:06 PM > *To:* HCRA Email List > *Subject:* [HCRA] 10m Net Info > > ______________________________________________ > -------Hampden County Radio Association------- > -----------e-mail list (reflector)------------- > ______________________________________________ > Join us for the 10m net tonight at 7:30 pm local time on 28.375. W1NY is > the net control. Hope to hear you on! > ______________________________________________________________ > HCRA mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/hcra > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:HCRA at mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > From computercare at comcast.net Tue Jan 14 19:53:46 2020 From: computercare at comcast.net (Larry Krainson) Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2020 19:53:46 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] Fwd: The Premiere Issue of On the Air is Now Available! In-Reply-To: <20200114224705.5DB2E2058EEA@bmail.arrl.org> References: <20200114224705.5DB2E2058EEA@bmail.arrl.org> Message-ID: *If you have questions about how to get started in ham radio, On the Air has the answers. * *On the Air* , ARRL?s new bimonthly magazine for beginner and intermediate hams, is here! All ARRL members can access the digital edition through the new ARRL Magazines app (see details below). *In the first issue of On the Air January/February 2020, you'll get:* - A guide to buying your first handheld radio - Step-by-step instructions for building simple antennas for VHF and HF - A full-page infographic that explains how the ionosphere makes long-distance radio communication possible - An ?Up Close? Q & A with Jeremy Hong, KD8TUO, who reveals his favorite resources for new hams. *?and much more!* ------------------------------ *Download the NEW ARRL Magazines App! *The perfect companion for members on the go! The new *ARRL Magazines* app replaces the QST app. Use the app to access current and back issues of *On the Air *magazine and *QST*, ARRL?s monthly membership journal. 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If you have an ARRL website user account, you can manage all of your e-mail preferences at www.arrl.org/myarrl. * ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio*? 225 Main Street, Newington, CT 06111-1400 USA www.arrl.org From computercare at comcast.net Fri Jan 17 10:28:53 2020 From: computercare at comcast.net (Larry Krainson) Date: Fri, 17 Jan 2020 10:28:53 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] Public Service Opportunity with the Scantic Spring Splash Message-ID: Attention those interested in doing some fun public service communications! Knut, N1ATP is looking for volunteers for Saturday, March 28th, 2020. The Scantic Spring Splash is a canoe and kayak race down the Scantic River in Somers, CT. It's always fun, especially where there are rapids. Knut is looking for hams with 440 HT's. You can put your dual band HT to good use! Or if you have a setup with a mobile and a long life battery, this will work too. Go to Knut's web site for more info: https://n1atp.com/project-events/project-scantic-spring-splash/sss-introduction I've done this in the past and no matter where along the route you are, it's always a lot of fun! Go volunteer! From computercare at comcast.net Sat Jan 18 19:15:26 2020 From: computercare at comcast.net (Larry Krainson) Date: Sat, 18 Jan 2020 19:15:26 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] Fwd: The AARC invites your to come down and enjoy the 2020 Marlborough Flea In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: There's a Ham Flea Market in Eastern MA in a month. Info Below: Happy January 2020 and I hope you are staying warm. My name is Joe Reynolds KA1GDQ, and I am the activities coordinator for the Algonquin Amateur Radio Club [AARC]. We would like to invite your members to the Annual AARC Marlborough MA Flea Market. This year it is on Saturday February 15, 2020. For those coming long distances there are plenty of Brand Name hotels (a couple of new ones under 2yrs old) in Marlborough. Please print up and pass out the flyer to your membership (attached). They can also print up the flyer at http://www.n1em.org Also bring flyers for *YOUR NEXT FLEA or Event *and we can put them on an info table!!! *FLEA INFO BELOW* *WHAT* *Algonquin Amateur Radio Club Marlborough, MA FLEA MARKET* *WHEN* Saturday, February 15, 2020 Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM *ADMISSION: * General Admission: $5.00 *WHERE* Marlborough 1Lt Charles W. Whitcomb School (formerly Intermediate/Middle School) 25 Union St. Marlborough, Massachusetts ** Also enter via off Bolton St. (Rt. 85) next to PD ** *VE SESSION: * VEC Exams: 9:00 AM sponsored by MMRA. contact K1IJ at ARRL.NET for details Walk-ins welcome *TALK IN INFO:* MMRA: 147.27+ (pl 146.2) & N1EM AARC Repeater: 446.675 Mzh (PL 88.5) -5mhz offset *Vendor info* 6 ft. Tables (round and rectangular) Tables are $15.00 each if purchased by February 7, 2020 ($20.00 each accepted at the door if space is available) Tables include vendor admission for one person. *VENDOR SETUP TIME: 6:30 AM* *CONTACT INFORMATION* Tim Ikeda ? KA1OS 1-508-919-6136 before 9:00 PM email: fleamarket at n1em.org Thank you very much V/R Joe Reynolds KA1GDQ 774-222-2542 ka1gdq at arrl.net From computercare at comcast.net Mon Jan 20 17:26:45 2020 From: computercare at comcast.net (Larry Krainson) Date: Mon, 20 Jan 2020 17:26:45 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] Don't miss tonights 10m Net Message-ID: Come join the HCRA 10 Meter Net tonight at 7:30 on 28.375 USB. Hope to hear you on the air tonight. AA1WH From computercare at comcast.net Tue Jan 21 08:22:39 2020 From: computercare at comcast.net (Larry Krainson) Date: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 08:22:39 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] Don't miss tonights 10m Net In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: 8 is still good. Yes, I was pretty exhausted. I still am tired. I'm hoping this weekend of ham radio gets me the break I need from work. I've been working nearly every day since before Thanksgiving with very few days off. I was texting with Rich last night and it looks like he has pneumonia and may miss this years WFD too. I told him to please stay away and not bring his germs to us so we don't get sick. I know you just recently recovered from it and none of us wants those germs in our vicinity. I feel bad for him, but I don't want to get sick! Larry Krainson *Computer Care - since 1991 - our 29th Year in Business!* * - Visit our new web site: **http://oncallcomputerservice.com/ * * -* "We Do On Site Service" * - Schedule a Appointment: *https://calendly.com/oncallcomputerservice *- Larry at oncallcomputerservice.com * * - 413-348-3289* On Mon, Jan 20, 2020 at 8:43 PM Marcel Lapierre wrote: > Announcement made. Smaller net tonight, I think we had 8 check ins. > Vanessa checked in, Ted had a good copy on her but she was 3-3 at best to > me. > 73 and hope tomorrow is an easier day for you. > Marcel > > Get Outlook for iOS > ------------------------------ > *From:* hcra-bounces at mailman.qth.net on > behalf of Larry Krainson > *Sent:* Monday, January 20, 2020 5:26:45 PM > *To:* HCRA Email List > *Subject:* [HCRA] Don't miss tonights 10m Net > > ______________________________________________ > -------Hampden County Radio Association------- > -----------e-mail list (reflector)------------- > ______________________________________________ > Come join the HCRA 10 Meter Net tonight at 7:30 on 28.375 USB. Hope to hear > you on the air tonight. > AA1WH > ______________________________________________________________ > HCRA mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/hcra > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:HCRA at mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > From computercare at comcast.net Wed Jan 22 07:57:40 2020 From: computercare at comcast.net (Larry Krainson) Date: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 07:57:40 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] Public Service Opportunity for you Message-ID: Our friends at the Franklin County club (FCARC) in Greenfield, a little north of us need some Public Service communication help. Please consider volunteering: Hi Everyone, Well, it's that time of year again, the Greenfield Winter Carnival Sleigh Bell Race is coming up on Saturday, February 1, 2020. I know this isn't the favorite for some folks, so if you are one of them, please don't burn out on this race. Our summer races are much longer and have a lot more entrants, so we really need people to show up for them. That being said, we do need some people who would be willing to help out with this race. I've spoken with Christy and relayed our concerns, her response was that she really appreciates us being there. She never knows how many volunteers she will have and often they are young (high schoolers). She trusts us and knows we know what we are doing and is thankful having a link to people she knows will have eyes on her runners. Anyway, for those who haven't done this one or don't remember, this is a very short race, only 4 miles. We will meet around 9am - 9:15ish at Hope & Olive - coffee and donuts are available - and then be at positions by about 9:45am. As far as I know, we will be using the Leyden repeater. The race starts promptly at 10am and we should be done by 11am (the fastest runners are done in like 20 minutes). So, if you'd like to get a little practice with your radio, or want to socialize over coffee, or just want something to do on a Saturday morning, please email me. Also, let me know if you have a preference for a certain position. Email with any questions. Thanks for your help. Erika KC1IJJ etlaforme at yahoo.com From computercare at comcast.net Fri Jan 24 08:30:04 2020 From: computercare at comcast.net (Larry Krainson) Date: Fri, 24 Jan 2020 08:30:04 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] New Ham Class Announcement Message-ID: Spread the News! The HCRA is doing a Tech Class on March 21 & 22. Costs and Signup info will be available soon! From kb1vky at gmail.com Fri Jan 24 10:51:35 2020 From: kb1vky at gmail.com (AB1WT Jeff) Date: Fri, 24 Jan 2020 10:51:35 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] zero beat Message-ID: greetings all. if any of you are like me and like to download the pdf file to view zero beat here is the website. http://www.hcra.org/zero-beat-2020/ jeff ab1wt On 1/24/20, Larry Krainson wrote: > ______________________________________________ > -------Hampden County Radio Association------- > -----------e-mail list (reflector)------------- > ______________________________________________ > Spread the News! > > The HCRA is doing a Tech Class on March 21 & 22. > > Costs and Signup info will be available soon! > ______________________________________________________________ > HCRA mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/hcra > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:HCRA at mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > -- All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing. From computercare at comcast.net Fri Jan 24 16:22:24 2020 From: computercare at comcast.net (Larry Krainson) Date: Fri, 24 Jan 2020 16:22:24 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] zero beat In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Jeff, this info gets published every time a new ZB comes out. Why the comment on it now, out of the blue? Larry Krainson *Computer Care - since 1991 - our 29th Year in Business!* * - Visit our new web site: **http://oncallcomputerservice.com/ * * -* "We Do On Site Service" * - Schedule a Appointment: *https://calendly.com/oncallcomputerservice *- Larry at oncallcomputerservice.com * * - 413-348-3289* On Fri, Jan 24, 2020 at 10:51 AM AB1WT Jeff wrote: > greetings all. if any of you are like me and like to download the pdf > file to view zero beat here is the website. > http://www.hcra.org/zero-beat-2020/ > jeff ab1wt > > On 1/24/20, Larry Krainson wrote: > > ______________________________________________ > > -------Hampden County Radio Association------- > > -----------e-mail list (reflector)------------- > > ______________________________________________ > > Spread the News! > > > > The HCRA is doing a Tech Class on March 21 & 22. > > > > Costs and Signup info will be available soon! > > ______________________________________________________________ > > HCRA mailing list > > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/hcra > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > > Post: mailto:HCRA at mailman.qth.net > > > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > > > > -- > All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do > nothing. > From votrailblazer at gmail.com Fri Jan 24 16:32:15 2020 From: votrailblazer at gmail.com (V. Oquendo) Date: Fri, 24 Jan 2020 16:32:15 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] zero beat In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: It might be because I was testing putting the ZB on a post to see if it could be downloaded from there. I used the Jan ZB. Vanessa V. Oquendo sent from a mobile device. Pardon the typos and possible brevity. On Fri, Jan 24, 2020, 4:23 PM Larry Krainson wrote: > ______________________________________________ > -------Hampden County Radio Association------- > -----------e-mail list (reflector)------------- > ______________________________________________ > Jeff, this info gets published every time a new ZB comes out. Why the > comment on it now, out of the blue? > > > Larry Krainson > *Computer Care - since 1991 - our 29th Year in Business!* > * - Visit our new web site: **http://oncallcomputerservice.com/ > * > * -* "We Do On Site Service" > * - Schedule a Appointment: *https://calendly.com/oncallcomputerservice > < > https://calendly.intercom-mail.com/via/e?ob=1%2Bzktj181JdvMwJwSmbfbre9xAU4zB8JXn1Tf00nVX5B7WKMBKL7ut5Au2L6IisU&h=91e80739cf8b6d293b4aa47c7472ab9485c274a5-21207017822 > > > *- Larry at oncallcomputerservice.com * > * - 413-348-3289* > > > > > On Fri, Jan 24, 2020 at 10:51 AM AB1WT Jeff wrote: > > > greetings all. if any of you are like me and like to download the pdf > > file to view zero beat here is the website. > > http://www.hcra.org/zero-beat-2020/ > > jeff ab1wt > > > > On 1/24/20, Larry Krainson wrote: > > > ______________________________________________ > > > -------Hampden County Radio Association------- > > > -----------e-mail list (reflector)------------- > > > ______________________________________________ > > > Spread the News! > > > > > > The HCRA is doing a Tech Class on March 21 & 22. > > > > > > Costs and Signup info will be available soon! > > > ______________________________________________________________ > > > HCRA mailing list > > > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/hcra > > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > > > Post: mailto:HCRA at mailman.qth.net > > > > > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > > > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > > > > > > > > -- > > All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do > > nothing. > > > ______________________________________________________________ > HCRA mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/hcra > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:HCRA at mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > From computercare at comcast.net Mon Jan 27 08:32:02 2020 From: computercare at comcast.net (Larry Krainson) Date: Mon, 27 Jan 2020 08:32:02 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] Technician Class coming in March Message-ID: Please spread the word: The HCRA is holding a weekend Tech Class license session over March 21 & 22. Classes run 8 am thru 6 pm Saturday. 8 am thru 2 or 3 pm Sunday with testing immediately after. Cost is $35 and includes the book and lunch on Sunday. Bottled water will be available on both days. Location is the room where the HCRA holds it's monthly meetings, the Auxiliary room at Holyoke Hospital. (http://www.hcra.org/meeting-location/). You must register and prepay for the class so you can get your book before the class begins. A sign up form will be available at http://www.hcra.org/licensing-classes/ Very soon. Spread the word. From computercare at comcast.net Mon Jan 27 08:38:24 2020 From: computercare at comcast.net (Larry Krainson) Date: Mon, 27 Jan 2020 08:38:24 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] Looking For: Tech Class Teachers Message-ID: The HCRA is looking for people that want to help teach the Tech class on Saturday and Sunday, March 21 & 22. If you are interested in volunteering to help teach a class or classes, please contact Vanessa, W1IRL at webmaster at hcra.org We need your help in making these classes a success! It's time to "Pay It Forward" to those that helped you earn your license. You can help get a new generation of hams on the air and enjoying our wonderful hobby! From computercare at comcast.net Tue Jan 28 08:50:49 2020 From: computercare at comcast.net (Larry Krainson) Date: Tue, 28 Jan 2020 08:50:49 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] SSB 10m Contest This Weekend Message-ID: There's a SSB 10 Meter contest this weekend. This one from the 10-10 club. If you have a 10-10 number, a great time to use it and if you don't, you can easily earn one by working 10 10-10 members. Contest info: 10-10 Int. Winter Contest, SSB: 0001Z, Feb 1 to 2359Z, Feb 2 Mode: Phone Bands: 10m Only Classes: Individual Club QRP Mobile Max power: QRP: 10 watts Exchange: 10-10 Member: Name + 10-10 number + (state/province/country) Non-Member: Name + 0 + (state/province/country) QSO Points: 2 points per QSO with 10-10 member 1 point per QSO with non-member Multipliers: (none) Score Calculation: Total score = total QSO points Submit logs by: February 11, 2020 E-mail logs to: tentencontest[at]ten-ten[dot]org Upload log at: http://www.hamclubs.info/scorer/ Mail logs to: Dan Morris, KZ3T 3162 Covington Way Lenoir, NC 28645 USA Find rules at: http://www.ten-ten.org/index.php/activity/2013-07-22-20-26-48/qso-party-rules From marcelrlapierre at hotmail.com Mon Jan 13 18:34:40 2020 From: marcelrlapierre at hotmail.com (Marcel Lapierre) Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2020 23:34:40 -0000 Subject: [HCRA] 10m Net Info In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Thanks, very busy day and I forgot to email the group. Get Outlook for iOS ________________________________ From: hcra-bounces at mailman.qth.net on behalf of Larry Krainson Sent: Monday, January 13, 2020 6:32:06 PM To: HCRA Email List Subject: [HCRA] 10m Net Info ______________________________________________ -------Hampden County Radio Association------- -----------e-mail list (reflector)------------- ______________________________________________ Join us for the 10m net tonight at 7:30 pm local time on 28.375. W1NY is the net control. Hope to hear you on! ______________________________________________________________ HCRA mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/hcra Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:HCRA at mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html