From wb1dby at gmail.com Wed Mar 2 11:44:15 2022 From: wb1dby at gmail.com (Larry Krainson) Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2022 11:44:15 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] HCRA Friday Meeting Zoom Link Message-ID: Don't forget that this Friday is the monthly HCRA March meeting. The virtual doors open for pre meeting chat on Zoom at 7:00 pm. The meeting starts at 7:30 pm. Please make sure your name/or call is the name listed on your zoom when you wish to be admitted to the meeting. Generic names like apple phone, thank you, etc will not be allowed in. Hope to see you Friday. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81549772727?pwd=UWhjb2gwb2lxRGdkbU9BMGo4bFVxdz09 Meeting ID: 815 4977 2727 Passcode: 402581 One tap mobile +13126266799,,81549772727#,,,,*402581# US (Chicago) +19292056099,,81549772727#,,,,*402581# 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: 815 4977 2727 Passcode: 402581 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdeEuP4tyE Larry, W1AST - HCRA President - Visit my Ham Radio club website at: www.HCRA.org - Team K2H - 13 Colonies Massachusetts State Manager - Project Big E 2022 Organizer From wb1dby at gmail.com Fri Mar 4 08:32:40 2022 From: wb1dby at gmail.com (Larry Krainson) Date: Fri, 4 Mar 2022 08:32:40 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] Section Managers Report Link Message-ID: https://wma.arrl.org/ Larry, W1AST - HCRA President - Visit my Ham Radio club website at: www.HCRA.org - Team K2H - 13 Colonies Massachusetts State Manager - Project Big E 2022 Organizer From wb1dby at gmail.com Fri Mar 4 09:25:40 2022 From: wb1dby at gmail.com (Larry Krainson) Date: Fri, 4 Mar 2022 09:25:40 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] Tonights HCRA Meeting Reminder Message-ID: Tonight, Paul, W1SEX will tell us all about the challenges of communication for the New England Forest Rally which is held in central Maine's woods. It should be an interesting and fun meeting. If you want to see some video of the meeting, Search New England Forest Rally on youtube and watch some videos. Here is your link to the meeting tonight/Friday the 4th of March. The pre meeting chat starts at 7pm and the meeting starts at 7:30 pm. Come and join us. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81549772727?pwd=UWhjb2gwb2lxRGdkbU9BMGo4bFVxdz09 Meeting ID: 815 4977 2727 Passcode: 402581 One tap mobile +13126266799,,81549772727#,,,,*402581# US (Chicago) +19292056099,,81549772727#,,,,*402581# 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: 815 4977 2727 Passcode: 402581 73 and see you tonight! Larry, W1AST - HCRA President - Visit my Ham Radio club website at: www.HCRA.org - Team K2H - 13 Colonies Massachusetts State Manager - Project Big E 2022 Organizer From kd1ku at yahoo.com Sat Mar 5 17:12:50 2022 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Sat, 5 Mar 2022 17:12:50 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] Next HCRA 10 Meter Net References: <8768645e-70ea-8c7e-20ed-1d74a8e71b14.ref@yahoo.com> Message-ID: <8768645e-70ea-8c7e-20ed-1d74a8e71b14@yahoo.com> The next HCRA 10 Meter Net is Monday, 3/5 at 7pm on 28.375 usb Topic: Did you go to the MTARA Hamfest? If yes, what did you buy or sell? Are you going to NearFest in May? All licensed hams are welcome to participate regardless of affiliation! 73, Ken ~ KD1KU Zero Beat Editor Join Hampden County Radio Association Visit HCRA.org From kd1ku at yahoo.com Sun Mar 6 00:23:40 2022 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Sun, 6 Mar 2022 00:23:40 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] HCRA 10 Meter Net Date Correction References: <3b2c35d1-c354-d458-786e-0c8ab9ee3f74.ref@yahoo.com> Message-ID: <3b2c35d1-c354-d458-786e-0c8ab9ee3f74@yahoo.com> / Correction, Please note the _correct_ date is Monday, 3/7/22/ The next HCRA 10 Meter Net is Monday, 3/*7* at 7pm on 28.375 usb Topic: Did you go to the MTARA Hamfest? If yes, what did you buy or sell? Also are you going to NearFest in May? All licensed hams are welcome to participate regardless of affiliation! 73, Ken ~ KD1KU Zero Beat Editor Join Hampden County Radio Association Visit HCRA.org From kd1ku at yahoo.com Mon Mar 7 16:26:08 2022 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2022 16:26:08 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] Reminder: 10 Meter Net tonight! References: Message-ID: The next HCRA 10 Meter Net is tonight, Monday 3/7 at 7pm on 28.375 usb Topic: Did you go to the MTARA Hamfest? If yes, what did you buy? Also are you going to NearFest in May? All licensed hams are welcome to participate regardless of affiliation! 73, Ken ~ KD1KU Zero Beat Editor Join Hampden County Radio Association Visit HCRA.org From wb1dby at gmail.com Tue Mar 8 17:10:14 2022 From: wb1dby at gmail.com (Larry Krainson) Date: Tue, 8 Mar 2022 17:10:14 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] Share The Knowledge Tonight and Learn about JS8Call Message-ID: Join us tonight at 7pm and learn all about this digital mode called JS8Call. Free to everyone, you do not need to be an HCRA member to attend. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89367936562?pwd=T0o0cy9GNlk1VkNRbUJ2dk9oZGRoZz09 Meeting ID: 893 6793 6562 Passcode: 551470 One tap mobile +19292056099,,89367936562#,,,,*551470# US (New York) +13017158592,,89367936562#,,,,*551470# 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: 893 6793 6562 Passcode: 551470 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kex4vrAkId Larry, W1AST - HCRA President - Visit my Ham Radio club website at: www.HCRA.org - Team K2H - 13 Colonies Massachusetts State Manager - Project Big E 2022 Organizer From kd1ku at yahoo.com Wed Mar 9 10:18:56 2022 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Wed, 9 Mar 2022 10:18:56 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] Zero Beat "Show your Shack" WANTED References: <0ee58645-26ed-ec0b-c407-caedb222c77f.ref@yahoo.com> Message-ID: <0ee58645-26ed-ec0b-c407-caedb222c77f@yahoo.com> I'm working on the April Zero Beat and I need someone who would like to see their shack featured in Zero Beat. Could this be you? Ham's normally like to show off their shacks so this is your chance. Anyone interested simply send me a few pics of you shack with on of you sitting in the operating position. Along with that I need a brief description of your radios, antennas and any other features. It doesn't matter if you have one radio or ten everyone will be interested in seeing it. Please send it to kd1ku at yahoo.com Also, if anyone has anything to contributed to Zero Beat please submit it by the 15th of March or at least let me know you will have something coming. Thank You, 73, Ken ~ KD1KU Zero Beat Editor Join Hampden County Radio Association Visit HCRA.org From kwashin282 at comcast.net Wed Mar 9 16:12:26 2022 From: kwashin282 at comcast.net (Kevin Washington) Date: Wed, 9 Mar 2022 16:12:26 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] Share The Knowledge Tonight and Learn about JS8Call In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I did something stupid and damaged my TS2000. If anyone knows someone who has one that they want to sell please let me know. It was my first radio and I am heart broken. Expensive lesson. Kevin Sent from Mail for Windows From: Larry Krainson Sent: Tuesday, March 8, 2022 5:09 PM To: HCRA Email List Subject: [HCRA] Share The Knowledge Tonight and Learn about JS8Call ______________________________________________ -------Hampden County Radio Association------- -----------e-mail list (reflector)------------- ______________________________________________ Join us tonight at 7pm and learn all about this digital mode called JS8Call. Free to everyone, you do not need to be an HCRA member to attend. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89367936562?pwd=T0o0cy9GNlk1VkNRbUJ2dk9oZGRoZz09 Meeting ID: 893 6793 6562 Passcode: 551470 One tap mobile +19292056099,,89367936562#,,,,*551470# US (New York) +13017158592,,89367936562#,,,,*551470# 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: 893 6793 6562 Passcode: 551470 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kex4vrAkId Larry, W1AST - HCRA President - Visit my Ham Radio club website at: www.HCRA.org - Team K2H - 13 Colonies Massachusetts State Manager - Project Big E 2022 Organizer ______________________________________________________________ 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 wb1dby at gmail.com Thu Mar 10 14:53:05 2022 From: wb1dby at gmail.com (Larry Krainson) Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:53:05 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] Digital Training for Public Service Message-ID: Learn about digital modes for public service. find out more at: https://wma.arrl.org/western-mass-digital-training/ From wb1dby at gmail.com Fri Mar 11 15:42:04 2022 From: wb1dby at gmail.com (Larry Krainson) Date: Fri, 11 Mar 2022 15:42:04 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] JS8call Contest Message-ID: The JS8 QSO Party is a chance to get on the air with JS8 and make some contacts every month. Whether you like a quick exchange or a long rag-chew, this event is for you. We have a lot of great, patient operators in the group, so the environment should be very welcoming! The party is an all-day event held monthly on the Second Saturday of the month (unless the schedule is modified for a particular event). Each month will have a theme or goal. ------------------------------ Monthly Theme: Get on the air and chat with JS8! When: 24 hours starting at 19:00 GMT on Saturday and ending at 19:00 GMT on Sunday Participation: Global Bands: All Amateur Bands ------------------------------ Remember, by default JS8 QSO Party events are not contests, so all amateur bands are open for use. Now might be the time to break out your 30m delta loop or 17m hamstick or 12m bed springs! Sticking to the theme is nice, but remember that with JS8 we have the freedom of free-text. So, feel free to QSY toward a clear frequency and talk about anything you want. I hope to see some of y'all on the air. Let me know if I can help in the meantime! Cheers! Best, Jordan / KN4CRD From kd1ku at yahoo.com Sat Mar 12 13:55:27 2022 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Sat, 12 Mar 2022 13:55:27 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] HCRA 10 Meter Net References: Message-ID: The HCRA 10 meter net will be held next Monday evening, 3/14 at 7pm on 28.375 usb. Topic: How and when did you get interested in ham radio? This frequency is within the Technician's license privileges so if you are a ham with a tech or greater license you are encouraged to participate. The purpose of this net is to practice and assist with HF operating procedures, to get over mic shyness, and above all to have fun while participating. Participation on this net has been lacking so please help keep this net alive by participating. This net only lasts an hour or so. All licensed hams are encouraged to participate regardless of club affiliation. I hope to hear everyone on Monday 73, Ken ~ KD1KU From wb1dby at gmail.com Thu Mar 17 18:15:35 2022 From: wb1dby at gmail.com (Larry Krainson) Date: Thu, 17 Mar 2022 18:15:35 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] Learn All About SOTA - Summits On The Air Message-ID: You're invited to join the HCRA for a Share The Knowledge session this Tuesday, March 22nd. Join for a virtual pre-meeting chat at 6:50 pm and the meeting will start at 7:00 pm. The guest speaker will tell us all about SOTA - Summits On The Air - everything you need to know to do an activation. This is going to be a fun meeting and I hope you will join us. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82914458442?pwd=RncyR09MMWYxbk01bEFZclZ6VG1MUT09 Larry, W1AST - HCRA President - Visit my Ham Radio club website at: www.HCRA.org - Team K2H - 13 Colonies Massachusetts State Manager - Project Big E 2022 Organizer From kd1ku at yahoo.com Sat Mar 19 15:33:48 2022 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Sat, 19 Mar 2022 15:33:48 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] Next HCRA 10 Meter Net Reminder References: Message-ID: The HCRA 10 meter net will be held next Monday evening, 3/21 at 7pm on 28.375 usb Topic: Broadcast Radio. When, where & what is your earliest memory of listening to broadcast radio? What radio? AM, FM, Shortwave? or? This frequency is within the Technician's license privileges so if you are a ham with a tech or greater license you are encouraged to participate The purpose of this net is to practice and assist new hams with HF operating procedures, to get over mic shyness, and above all to have fun! Participation on this net has been lacking so please help keep this net alive by joining in on the fun! This net only lasts an hour or so. All licensed hams are encouraged to participate regardless of club affiliation! I hope to hear you Monday! 73, Ken ~ KD1KU From kd1ku at yahoo.com Mon Mar 21 10:55:20 2022 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2022 10:55:20 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] Reminder; 10 Meter Net Tonight at 7pm 28.375 usb References: Message-ID: The HCRA 10 meter net is this evening at 7pm on 28.375 usb. Topic: Broadcast Radio. When & what is your earliest memory of listening to broadcast radio? What radio? AM, FM, Shortwave? 28.375 is within the Technician's license privileges so if you are a ham with a tech or greater license you are encouraged to participate. The purpose of this net is to practice and assist HF operating procedures, get over mic shyness, and above all to have fun! This fun net lasts approximately an hour or so. All licensed hams are encouraged to participate regardless of club affiliation. I'll be there, will you? 73, Ken ~ KD1KU From kd1ku at yahoo.com Sat Mar 26 00:31:13 2022 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Sat, 26 Mar 2022 00:31:13 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] 10 Meter Net Reminder! 3/28/22 References: Message-ID: The HCRA 10 meter net will be held next Monday evening, 3/28 @ 7pm on 28.375 usb. Topic: Open mic night, talk about whatever you want & it doesn't have to be about ham radio. Just no politics or religion! 28.375 usb is within the Technician's license privileges on the band plan so if you are a ham with a tech or greater license you should participate. The purpose of this net is to practice and assist HF operating procedures, to get over mic shyness, and above all to have fun All licensed hams are encouraged to participate regardless of club affiliation. This net only lasts an hour or so, C'mon... give it a try with us! 73, Ken - KD1KU HCRA Zero Beat Editor From kd1ku at yahoo.com Mon Mar 28 00:41:15 2022 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2022 00:41:15 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] Zero Beat is Ready for You're Viewing Pleasure References: <96f184b1-ea44-471f-59da-7eadf4cefc62.ref@yahoo.com> Message-ID: <96f184b1-ea44-471f-59da-7eadf4cefc62@yahoo.com> Here is your April Zero Beat for your reading pleasure! 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/ If you prefer the links below will let you download Zero Beat to your computer or to open it directly for viewing. *Download Zero Beat here:* http://www.hcra.org/zb/download.php?file=april22.pdf * **Open Zero Beat for viewing: * http://www.hcra.org/zb/april22.pdf Enjoy Spring and don't forget the club Show & Tell meeting is this Friday, April 1st at 7pm for a rag chew session with the regular meeting via Zoom at 7:30pm! 73, Ken ~ KD1KU Zero Beat Editor Join Hampden County Radio Association Visit HCRA.org From wb1dby at gmail.com Wed Mar 30 08:30:19 2022 From: wb1dby at gmail.com (Larry Krainson) Date: Wed, 30 Mar 2022 08:30:19 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] Friday's HCRA Meeting Details Message-ID: Join us this Friday (April 1) night for the annual Show and Tell. Bring your kit or project that you have been working on for the past year to show the project and then tell everyone about it. You could win some prizes too. This is always a fun meeting where you can get ideas on building your own cool projects as well as find out what everyone else is doing too. You do not have to pre-register. I'll take a list of presenters when we start the meeting. The virtual doors open at 7:00 pm for pre meeting chat. The meeting starts at 7:30 pm. The meeting is open to everyone. You do not have to be an HCRA member to attend. Here is your link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81083753545?pwd=bFFEYUhtdUVmMmcyZFFSLy9RYXVGZz09 Meeting ID: 810 8375 3545 Passcode: 659057 One tap mobile +19292056099,,81083753545#,,,,*659057# US (New York) +13017158592,,81083753545#,,,,*659057# 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: 810 8375 3545 Passcode: 659057 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/k0AZQtrxU Larry, W1AST - ARRL WMA ACC - HCRA President - Visit my Ham Radio club website at: www.HCRA.org - Team K2H - 13 Colonies Massachusetts State Manager - Project Big E 2022 Organizer