From kd1ku at yahoo.com Sat Jan 1 15:45:40 2022 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Sat, 1 Jan 2022 15:45:40 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] 10 Meter Net, Monday 1/3 at 7pm References: <3e20a375-a471-8177-dc26-467dae7c2bb6.ref@yahoo.com> Message-ID: <3e20a375-a471-8177-dc26-467dae7c2bb6@yahoo.com> The first HCRA 10-meter net of 2022 is Monday evening, 1/3 at 7pm on 28.375 usb Topic: Do you have any ham radio projects for 2022? Are you adding any new radios or accessories? Net Control will be Larry, W1AST All licensed hams are welcome to participate regardless of club affiliation Happy New Year! 73, Ken ~ KD1KU From kd1ku at yahoo.com Mon Jan 3 11:10:33 2022 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Mon, 3 Jan 2022 11:10:33 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] January Zero Beat References: Message-ID: Here is the January 2022 Zero Beat for your enjoyment. The link below will open the Zero Beat page on hcra.org where you can download or view it directly. http://www.hcra.org/zero-beat-2022/ Happy New Year! 73, Ken - KD1KU From kd1ku at yahoo.com Mon Jan 3 11:13:56 2022 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Mon, 3 Jan 2022 11:13:56 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] Reminder: 10 Meter Net Tonight References: Message-ID: The first HCRA 10-meter net of 2022 is Monday evening, 1/3 at 7pm on 28.375 usb Topic: Do you have any ham radio projects for 2022? Are you adding any new radios or accessories? Net Control will be Larry, W1AST All licensed hams are welcome to participate regardless of club affiliation Happy New Year! 73, Ken ~ KD1KU From wb1dby at gmail.com Mon Jan 3 18:54:09 2022 From: wb1dby at gmail.com (Larry Krainson) Date: Mon, 3 Jan 2022 18:54:09 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] 10m Net Message-ID: Join us for the 10m net which starts at 7pm tonight at 28.375. Hope to hear you on! Larry, W1AST - HCRA President - Visit my Ham Radio club website at: www.HCRA.org - Team K2H - 13 Colonies Massachusetts State Manager From wb1dby at gmail.com Tue Jan 4 17:43:07 2022 From: wb1dby at gmail.com (Larry Krainson) Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2022 17:43:07 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] Friday Nights Meeting Info Message-ID: Please join us this Friday night on Zoom for the January HCRA monthly meeting. The virtual pre-meeting chat starts at 7:00 pm and the meeting will start at 7:30 pm. I hope to see you join us. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86063946052?pwd=ZU9qV1hRdGM3Q2pOSStRVmt4ekFVUT09 Meeting ID: 860 6394 6052 Passcode: 497263 One tap mobile +19292056099,,86063946052#,,,,*497263# US (New York) +13017158592,,86063946052#,,,,*497263# US (Washington DC) Dial by your location +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) Meeting ID: 860 6394 6052 Passcode: 497263 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kejW3kVGgk Larry, W1AST - HCRA President - Visit my Ham Radio club website at: www.HCRA.org - Team K2H - 13 Colonies Massachusetts State Manager From wb1dby at gmail.com Fri Jan 7 10:25:21 2022 From: wb1dby at gmail.com (Larry Krainson) Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2022 10:25:21 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] Tonight's Meeting Reminder Message-ID: Please join us for the HCRA January meeting tonight at 7:30 pm on Zoom. The virtual doors open for pre meeting chat at 7:00 pm. Here is the link: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86063946052?pwd=ZU9qV1hRdGM3Q2pOSStRVmt4ekFVUT09 Meeting ID: 860 6394 6052 Passcode: 497263 One tap mobile +19292056099,,86063946052#,,,,*497263# US (New York) +13017158592,,86063946052#,,,,*497263# US (Washington DC) Dial by your location +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) Meeting ID: 860 6394 6052 Passcode: 497263 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kejW3kVGgk Larry, W1AST - HCRA President - Visit my Ham Radio club website at: www.HCRA.org - Team K2H - 13 Colonies Massachusetts State Manager From kd1ku at yahoo.com Sat Jan 8 23:41:38 2022 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Sat, 8 Jan 2022 23:41:38 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] HCRA 10-meter net is Monday, 1/10 at 7pm References: Message-ID: The next HCRA 10-meter net is Monday evening, 1/10 at 7pm on 28.375 usb Topic: Open mic night, talk about anything that is of interest to you All licensed hams are welcome to participate regardless of affiliation 73, Ken ~ KD1KU From kd1ku at yahoo.com Mon Jan 10 10:07:05 2022 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2022 10:07:05 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] 10 Meter Net Reminder References: Message-ID: Reminder, the HCRA 10 meter net is this evening, 1/10 at 7pm on 28.375 usb. Tonight is open mic night so talk about whatever interests you. Also, what did you think about the meeting last Friday? Open to ALL licensed hams regardless of affiliation or location! Catch ya'll tonight, Ken ~ KD1KU From wb1dby at gmail.com Tue Jan 11 08:06:35 2022 From: wb1dby at gmail.com (Larry Krainson) Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2022 08:06:35 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] This weekends VHF Contest Info Message-ID: There is a VHF contest this weekend, here are the basics and a link to the full rules: ARRL January VHF Contest: 1900Z, Jan 15 to 0359Z, Jan 17 Geographic Focus: United States/Canada Participation: Worldwide Mode: Any Bands: 50 MHz and up Classes: Single Op (Low/High) Single Op Portable Single Op 3 Band Single Op FM Rover Limited Rover Unlimited Rover Multi-Op Limited Multi-Op Max power: (see rules) Exchange: 4-character grid square Work stations: Once per band QSO Points: 1 point per 50 or 144 MHz QSO 2 points per 222 or 432 MHz QSO 4 points per 902 or 1296 MHz QSO 8 points per 2.3 GHz or higher QSO Multipliers: Grid squares once per band Rovers: grid squares operated from once regardless of band Score Calculation: Total score = total QSO points x total mults Submit logs by: 0359Z January 27, 2022 E-mail logs to: (none) Upload log at: http://contest-log-submission.arrl.org Mail logs to: January VHF ARRL 225 Main St. Newington, CT 06111 USA Find rules at: http://www.arrl.org/january-vhf Larry, W1AST - HCRA President - Visit my Ham Radio club website at: www.HCRA.org - Team K2H - 13 Colonies Massachusetts State Manager From kd1ku at yahoo.com Fri Jan 14 20:03:33 2022 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2022 20:03:33 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] Zero Beat Submissions Due References: Message-ID: Reminder, If anyone has anything they want put into Zero Beat please try to have it to me by the 15th or let me know when you will have it completed so I can plan accordingly. 73, Ken ~ KD1KU From kd1ku at yahoo.com Sat Jan 15 21:06:11 2022 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2022 21:06:11 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] Next HCRA 10-Meter Net References: Message-ID: The next HCRA 10 meter net is Monday evening, 1/17 at 7pm on 28.375 usb Topic: Open mic, talk about anything that interests you, or how well your antennas are fairing with all the cold and snow being forecast for us! Open to all licensed hams regardless of location or club affiliation! Hope to hear you on Monday! 73, Ken ~ KD1KU From wb1dby at gmail.com Sun Jan 16 13:06:33 2022 From: wb1dby at gmail.com (Larry Krainson) Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2022 13:06:33 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] Knowing the Code Message-ID: This came in one of my cw groups. It's pretty fascinating and a worthwhile read and listen to. 73, Larry, W1AST - HCRA President - Visit my Ham Radio club website at: www.HCRA.org - Team K2H - 13 Colonies Massachusetts State Manager From wb1dby at gmail.com Sun Jan 16 13:08:59 2022 From: wb1dby at gmail.com (Larry Krainson) Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2022 13:08:59 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] Let's try this WITH the link Message-ID: This came in one of my cw groups. It's pretty fascinating and a worthwhile read and listen to. https://www.theverge.com/2015/1/7/7483235/the-code-colombian-army-morsecode-hostages 73, Larry, W1AST - HCRA President - Visit my Ham Radio club website at: www.HCRA.org - Team K2H - 13 Colonies Massachusetts State Manager From wb1dby at gmail.com Mon Jan 17 17:10:15 2022 From: wb1dby at gmail.com (Larry Krainson) Date: Mon, 17 Jan 2022 17:10:15 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] Share The Knowledge Tuesday Night: The Long Island CW Group Message-ID: Learn all about the Long Island CW Group with K2UPS and others. There will be lots of Q & A and a fun and informative discussion. Everyone is welcome. The fun starts at 7:00 pm, with pre meeting chat a few minutes before. I hope to see you on this special Zoom meeting: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81134625155?pwd=azZCSmhiTzhhTGZJRFZZb1BFSmZsUT09 Meeting ID: 811 3462 5155 Passcode: 831575 One tap mobile +13126266799,,81134625155#,,,,*831575# US (Chicago) +19292056099,,81134625155#,,,,*831575# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 811 3462 5155 Passcode: 831575 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kfazQ5K9 Larry, W1AST - HCRA President - Visit my Ham Radio club website at: www.HCRA.org - Team K2H - 13 Colonies Massachusetts State Manager From kd1ku at yahoo.com Sat Jan 22 11:53:46 2022 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Sat, 22 Jan 2022 11:53:46 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] Next HCRA 10 Meter Net References: <01c151e1-100c-2fb2-44d4-7e9cb8438f3f.ref@yahoo.com> Message-ID: <01c151e1-100c-2fb2-44d4-7e9cb8438f3f@yahoo.com> The next HCRA 10 meter net is Monday evening, 1/24 at 7pm on 28.375 usb Topic: Winter Field Day, are you participating? How about any other upcoming contests? Open to all licensed hams regardless of location or club affiliation! Hope to hear y'all on Monday! 73, Ken ~ KD1KU From wb1dby at gmail.com Sun Jan 23 10:08:19 2022 From: wb1dby at gmail.com (Larry Krainson) Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2022 10:08:19 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] All About D-Star, an Alternative to DMR & System Fusion Message-ID: Join us for another mid week mini meeting of Share The Knowledge on Tuesday, January 25th at 7:00 pm. D-star is an alternative to DMR and System Fusion. Learn all about it and be prepared to ask questions too. The subject this week is all you want to know about D-Star as presented by Cory, KU1U. The meeting is free and open to everyone, please join us. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83913598149?pwd=QUhWSkxTZDcxN2NwRGI1dGlqcE5Fdz09 Meeting ID: 839 1359 8149 Passcode: 498948 One tap mobile +13017158592,,83913598149#,,,,*498948# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,,83913598149#,,,,*498948# US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 839 1359 8149 Passcode: 498948 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kQuMP4D9a Larry, W1AST - HCRA President - Visit my Ham Radio club website at: www.HCRA.org - Team K2H - 13 Colonies Massachusetts State Manager From ewelljohn188 at gmail.com Sun Jan 23 14:26:01 2022 From: ewelljohn188 at gmail.com (John Ewell) Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2022 19:26:01 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [HCRA] Winter Field Day References: <2024140348.1577390.1642965961086.ref@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <2024140348.1577390.1642965961086@mail.yahoo.com> In the last Zero Beat Harold (N1FTP) and I (John N1JIE) let everyone know we would be glad to have others participate in the Winter Field day with us. We have the ability to setup 2 radios, covering Tech and General frequencies, so that new hams (and hams that are not new)? can try out portable operations and a POTA park activation.?So far, we have not heard from anyone that is interested. If you want to participate, please contact us so that we know you will be there.? The Winter Field Day (https://www.winterfieldday.com/)?is this coming weekend Jan 29 - 30 from from 1900 UTC (2pm EST) Saturday to 1900 UTC (2pm EST) Sunday. Due to the Penguin Plunge at Hampton Ponds State Park on Saturday Jan 29, we will be operating on Sunday January 30 only. We will be setting up at the pavilions next to the main parking area shortly after the park opens (about 0830) on Sunday. We will stay until anybody that lets us know they are coming is done, or until we are done. If nobody contacts us, we will likely be done in a couple hours.? We will be glad to go over our experience with portable operation, and how our rigs are setup for anyone that is interested. We will also try to help get enough contacts (10 minimum) to get a POTA activation if you are interested in POTA. Review the November 21 HCRA meeting video about POTA activations. and go to?https://parksontheair.com/?to sign up. POTA signup does not have to be done in advance - those folks keep up with contacts, and once you sign up and submit your log, you will get credited for the activation. We will be using paper to log, but the log MUST be submitted electronically in cabrillo format. We can help you with that if it is new to you. There are many electronic logs available.? We will be operating as a 1O (1 station Outdoor) when only 1 station is in use. If we get multiple folks using both radios, we will go to 2O (2 station Outdoor) for everyone. I'd prefer to have only 1 station operating at a time (and may just setup an antenna switch to do that). For club members that will be operating from home - keep an ear on 10M frequency (around our monday nite freq) for any techs that will be operating. We may also get a 2M antenna up, so 2M simplex (near but not on 520) may be heard also. Spotting and text / phone is not allowed to get contacts so we may be challenged. But I hope to get enough contacts on 10M to have fun.? If you are interested, again, contact Harold and I. If not, we will have fun, and will document in the March Zero beat in a bit more detail than last year. 73,John N1JIE? (n1jie at arrl.net)Harold N1FTP (n1ftp at yahoo.com) From wb1dby at gmail.com Tue Jan 25 17:00:27 2022 From: wb1dby at gmail.com (Larry Krainson) Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2022 17:00:27 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] Join us for Tonight's Share The Knowledge Message-ID: Join the HCRA for tonight's Share The Knowledge mini meeting on D-Star. How is it different from DMR, how to get started and all you wanted to know. Join us tonight/Tuesday the 25th at 7:00 pm on Zoom: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83913598149?pwd=QUhWSkxTZDcxN2NwRGI1dGlqcE5Fdz09 Meeting ID: 839 1359 8149 Passcode: 498948 One tap mobile +13017158592,,83913598149#,,,,*498948# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,,83913598149#,,,,*498948# US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 839 1359 8149 Passcode: 498948 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kQuMP4D9a Hope to see you at the meeting! Larry, W1AST - HCRA President - Visit my Ham Radio club website at: www.HCRA.org - Team K2H - 13 Colonies Massachusetts State Manager From kd1ku at yahoo.com Sat Jan 29 10:28:25 2022 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2022 10:28:25 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] Next 10 Meter Net Draft - 1/3/22 References: <36020d7b-025d-6703-6f20-8dabd463a180.ref@yahoo.com> Message-ID: <36020d7b-025d-6703-6f20-8dabd463a180@yahoo.com> The next HCRA 10 meter net is Monday evening, 1/31 at 7pm on 28.375 usb Topic: Open mic, talk about whatever interests you ham radio related, or anything else. Open to all licensed hams regardless of club affiliation! Hope to hear you Monday! 73, Ken ~ KD1KU From kd1ku at yahoo.com Sat Jan 29 10:32:06 2022 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2022 10:32:06 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] Next HCRA 10 Meter Net 1/31/22 References: Message-ID: The next HCRA 10 meter net is Monday evening, 1/31 at 7pm on 28.375 usb Topic: Open mic, talk about whatever interests you ham radio related, or anything else. Open to all licensed hams regardless of club affiliation! Hope to hear you Monday! 73, Ken ~ KD1KU From ewelljohn188 at gmail.com Sat Jan 29 13:34:33 2022 From: ewelljohn188 at gmail.com (John Ewell) Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2022 13:34:33 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] Winter Field Day In-Reply-To: <2024140348.1577390.1642965961086@mail.yahoo.com> References: <2024140348.1577390.1642965961086.ref@mail.yahoo.com> <2024140348.1577390.1642965961086@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Ok folks, I realize that the idea of winter field day is to operate in challenging conditions. However, in the interest of safety, trying to get a group together right after or during a snowstorm is not considerate. So the WFD activity at Hampton Ponds with Harold N1FTP and John N1JIE is cancelled. I have heard that Chris W1TRK and Aaron KF1G are going to be out. Best wishes and good luck to them. Hopefully, they will share pictures and comments with us. I may give it a try from my truck tomorrow, depends on the weather. I can do that from the driveway ? Sorry everyone. At my age, I tend to look at safety and prudence in activities more than I did in my 30s ? I will try to put together a POTA / portable activity for new hams as we get closer to summer. 73, John N1JIE --... ...-- -.. . -. .---- .--- .. . On Sun, Jan 23, 2022, 14:26 John Ewell wrote: > In the last Zero Beat Harold (N1FTP) and I (John N1JIE) let everyone know > we would be glad to have others participate in the Winter Field day with > us. We have the ability to setup 2 radios, covering Tech and General > frequencies, so that new hams (and hams that are not new) can try out > portable operations and a POTA park activation. > So far, we have not heard from anyone that is interested. If you want to > participate, please contact us so that we know you will be there. > > The Winter Field Day (https://www.winterfieldday.com/) is this coming > weekend Jan 29 - 30 from from 1900 UTC (2pm EST) Saturday to 1900 UTC > (2pm EST) Sunday. Due to the Penguin Plunge at Hampton Ponds State Park > on Saturday Jan 29, we will be operating on Sunday January 30 only. We will > be setting up at the pavilions next to the main parking area shortly after > the park opens (about 0830) on Sunday. We will stay until anybody that lets > us know they are coming is done, or until we are done. If nobody contacts > us, we will likely be done in a couple hours. > > We will be glad to go over our experience with portable operation, and how > our rigs are setup for anyone that is interested. We will also try to help > get enough contacts (10 minimum) to get a POTA activation if you are > interested in POTA. Review the November 21 HCRA meeting video about POTA > activations. and go to https://parksontheair.com/ to sign up. POTA signup > does not have to be done in advance - those folks keep up with contacts, > and once you sign up and submit your log, you will get credited for the > activation. > > We will be using paper to log, but the log MUST be submitted > electronically in cabrillo format. We can help you with that if it is new > to you. There are many electronic logs available. > > We will be operating as a 1O (1 station Outdoor) when only 1 station is in > use. If we get multiple folks using both radios, we will go to 2O (2 > station Outdoor) for everyone. I'd prefer to have only 1 station operating > at a time (and may just setup an antenna switch to do that). > > *For club members that will be operating from home - keep an ear on 10M > frequency (around our monday nite freq) for any techs that will be > operating. We may also get a 2M antenna up, so 2M simplex (near but not on > 520) may be heard also. Spotting and text / phone is not allowed to get > contacts so we may be challenged. But I hope to get enough contacts on 10M > to have fun. * > > *If you are interested, again, contact Harold and I. If not, we will have > fun, and will document in the March Zero beat in a bit more detail than > last year.* > > > 73, > John N1JIE (n1jie at arrl.net) > Harold N1FTP (n1ftp at yahoo.com) >