From wb1dby at gmail.com Fri Nov 4 09:43:31 2022 From: wb1dby at gmail.com (Larry Krainson) Date: Fri, 4 Nov 2022 09:43:31 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] The HCRA Auction is Tonight! Message-ID: Doors open at 7pm. The auction starts at 7:30 pm. Everyone invited! http://www.hcra.org/meeting-location for meeting room directions 10% or $1 of the sale of your item goes to the HCRA Ham radio and electronics only, NO computer anything You MUST take home what does not sell Tag each item with your name and call and asking price. HCRA Raffle tickets will be available for purchase as will the Holiday party tickets. We will be collecting dues too, for those that wish to renew or join. Just $15. Hope to see you there! From kd1ku at yahoo.com Sun Nov 6 19:13:21 2022 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Sun, 6 Nov 2022 19:13:21 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] The Next 10-Meter Net is Monday 11/7/22 References: <4de6f8ed-66c7-4e45-96ff-2f82fc5143c9.ref@yahoo.com> Message-ID: <4de6f8ed-66c7-4e45-96ff-2f82fc5143c9@yahoo.com> The HCRA 10-meter net will be held on Monday, 11/7 at 7pm on 28.375 usb Topic: The November CW Sweepstakes happen on 11/5th - 7th, will you be taking part? Possible trivia question also. 28.375 is within the Technician's license privileges so if you're a ham with a tech or greater license please participate Do you know anyone with a tech or higher class license? Please ask them to join us and get in on the fun All licensed hams are welcome to participate regardless of club affiliation or location I hope to hear everyone on Monday evening, 73, Ken ~ KD1KU From kd1ku at yahoo.com Sun Nov 6 19:25:01 2022 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Sun, 6 Nov 2022 19:25:01 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] The Next 10-Meter Net is Monday 11/7/22 References: <67265e43-0f48-d5a2-1302-45d8deaa6189.ref@yahoo.com> Message-ID: <67265e43-0f48-d5a2-1302-45d8deaa6189@yahoo.com> The HCRA 10-meter net will be held on Monday, 11/7 at 7pm on 28.375 usb Topic: The November CW Sweepstakes were held on the 5th - 7th, did you take part in this contest? Possible trivia question also. 28.375 is within the Technician's license privileges so if you're a ham with a tech or greater license please participate Do you know anyone with a tech or higher class license? Please ask them to join us and get in on the fun All licensed hams are welcome to participate regardless of club affiliation or location I hope to hear everyone on Monday evening, 73, Ken ~ KD1KU From kd1ku at yahoo.com Thu Nov 10 23:46:04 2022 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Thu, 10 Nov 2022 23:46:04 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] Zero Beat December Issue Deadline References: Message-ID: Attention HCRA members! The deadline for all articles, submissions or anything else is November 15th at Midnight. If you are working on an article and need a extra day or two let me know and I will make room for it. Once again... I am looking for a member who wants to share his or her shack in the "Show your Shack" section! I'm hoping to keep this going but unless someone steps up it won't happen. All I need is a few pics of your shack with a brief description of your radios, antennas and ham radio related gear. Thanks, and see evevryone in December. 73, Ken ~ KD1KU Zero Beat Editor Join Hampden County Radio Association Visit HCRA.org From kd1ku at yahoo.com Sun Nov 13 23:22:27 2022 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2022 23:22:27 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] Next HCRA 10 Meter Net References: <1486a11d-60c9-c9fc-6a3e-0e7b96b0ca3f.ref@yahoo.com> Message-ID: <1486a11d-60c9-c9fc-6a3e-0e7b96b0ca3f@yahoo.com> The next HCRA 10 meter net will be held on Monday, 11/14 at 7pm on 28.375 usb Topic: With band conditions improving, have you been chasing more DX than before? Plus a possible trivia question. 28.375 is within the Technician's license privileges so if you know a new ham with a tech or greater license please have them join in on the fun! The purpose of this net is to practice and assist new hams with HF operating procedures in a net environment and above all to have fun while participating! All licensed hams are encouraged to participate regardless of club affiliation! 73, Ken ~ KD1KU From wb1dby at gmail.com Mon Nov 14 19:28:25 2022 From: wb1dby at gmail.com (Larry Krainson) Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2022 19:28:25 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] Holiday Party Reminder Message-ID: Monday the 21st is approaching quickly. Next Monday is the deadline to get your reservation in for the HCRA Holiday Party at the Steaming Tender on December 5th. Bring your partners/spouses or come by yourself. Everyone welcome for great food and excellent company. Lots of fun for all and some enjoyable door prizes. I hope to see everyone there! Get your reservation in now! See the full details in the November ZeroBeat and at HCRA.org Everyone is invited! 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 - Proud Member of ARRL, BARS, FCARC & YCCC - 413-348-3289 From wb1dby at gmail.com Thu Nov 17 10:57:06 2022 From: wb1dby at gmail.com (Larry Krainson) Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2022 10:57:06 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] Join the Fun at the HCRA Holiday Party Message-ID: We invite you to join in the fun, camaraderie and good food at the 2022 HCRA Holiday Party. Monday, December 5th at 6:00 pm the fun starts The menu consist of either: - Roast Beef dinner - Chicken dinner - Fish dinner All for just $25 per person. Make out your check to the HCRA and a note that says what you will have for dinner and send to: HCRA PO Box 562 Agawam, MA 01001-0562 OR you can pay via paypal by clicking the paypal button on the right side of the HOME screen at HCRA.org about half way down. Please add $2 extra for 1 person and $4 extra for two people to help us defray Paypals charges. The Steaming Tender Restaurant in Palmer MA is the party's location. There will be door prizes and everyone has a one in three chance of winning something. Those are very good odds! The deadline to make your RSVP is approaching fast as this coming Monday the 21st is your last day to make your reservation. Why wait, send in your reservation now and have an enjoyable dinner with friends and maybe make new friends. I hope to see you at the party! 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 - Proud Member of ARRL, BARS, FCARC & YCCC - 413-348-3289 From kd1ku at yahoo.com Sun Nov 20 17:03:32 2022 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2022 17:03:32 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] Next HCRA 10-Meter Net References: Message-ID: The next HCRA 10-meter net will be held on Monday, 11/21 at 7pm on 28.375 usb Topic: Are you a member of the 10-10 club? Do you have a number or know what it is? Do you participate in QSO Parties? Possible trivia question also. 28.375 is within the Technician's license privileges so if you're a ham with a tech or greater license please participate! All licensed hams are welcome to participate regardless of club affiliation or location I hope to hear everyone Monday evening! 73, Ken - KD1KU From wb1dby at gmail.com Sun Nov 20 18:36:40 2022 From: wb1dby at gmail.com (Larry Krainson) Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2022 18:36:40 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] Holiday Party Message-ID: Just a reminder, tomorrow (Monday the 21st) is the last day to sign up for the HCRA Holiday Party. Monday, December 5th at 6pm at the Steaming Tender is where the fun happens. Menu selections are: Yankee Pot Roast, Chicken or Fish dinners. Cost is just $25 per person. If you want to attend, contact Larry, W1AST ASAP with your menu choices and how you're going to pay and he will get you added to the list. We had a heck of a great time last year. Join in the fun for this year. You have a 1 in 3 chance of winning a door prize this year too! I hope to see you there! 73, Larry, W1AST - HCRA President - Visit my Ham Radio club website at: www.HCRA.org - 413-348-3289 - W1AST at arrl.net From wb1dby at gmail.com Fri Nov 25 15:35:07 2022 From: wb1dby at gmail.com (Larry Krainson) Date: Fri, 25 Nov 2022 15:35:07 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] For Sale Message-ID: I have the following laptop for sale. It is in excellent condition and includes a docking station. Either support multiple monitors too. It would make for an excellent ham radio computer and has a 6 hour new battery too. Price: $350 *Lenovo Mobile Work Station Laptop W550s* 500 gig SSD Windows 10 Pro ? not upgrade-able to Windows 11 16 gigs of ram Intel Dual core i7 ? 2.4 GHz CPU w/ a turbo boost to 3.0 GHz New battery w/ 6 hour max life 15.6 inch HD screen 1920x1080 resolution webcam, mic, speakers 3 USB ports micro display port 15 pin VGA port Wireless, gigabit Ethernet port, SD card port charger/power adapter Kensington lock port Touch pad & track point Numeric Keypad *Lenovo Dock* power and charging 3 USB 2.0 ports 3 USB 3.0 ports gigabit Ethernet port 2 Display ports HDMI port Digital port VGA 15 pin port Speaker port All in excellent condition & with original boxes Contact me below. Larry, W1AST - ARRL WMA Affiliated Club Coordinator - HCRA President - Visit my Ham Radio club website at: www.HCRA.org - Team K2H - 13 Colonies Massachusetts State Manager - Project Big E 2022 & 2023 Organizer - Proud Member of ARRL, FCARC & YCCC - 413-348-3289 - W1AST at arrl.net From kd1ku at yahoo.com Sat Nov 26 19:23:15 2022 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Sat, 26 Nov 2022 19:23:15 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] Next HCRA 10 Meter Net References: <4168afb5-3f05-c584-80be-7ebcb09f2aa8.ref@yahoo.com> Message-ID: <4168afb5-3f05-c584-80be-7ebcb09f2aa8@yahoo.com> The next HCRA 10 meter net will be held on Monday, 11/28 at 7pm on 28.375 usb Topic: Computer logging: What do you use? If you contest, do you use the same log or a "contest" log. Possible trivia question too. 28.375 is within the Technician's license privileges so if you know a new ham with a tech or greater license please have them join in on the fun! The purpose of this net is to assist new hams with HF operating procedures, get over mic shyness and above all to have fun while participating! All licensed hams are encouraged to participate regardless of club affiliation! Hope to hear everyone on Monday at 7pm! 73, Ken ~ KD1KU From kd1ku at yahoo.com Mon Nov 28 15:07:59 2022 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2022 15:07:59 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] HCRA 10m Net Tonight - Reminder! References: <1db9a569-78d3-24a2-6c50-8e28ae4ba25a.ref@yahoo.com> Message-ID: <1db9a569-78d3-24a2-6c50-8e28ae4ba25a@yahoo.com> Reminder: The next HCRA 10-meter net will be held tonight (Monday, 11/28) at 7pm on 28.375 usb Topic: Computer logging: What do you use? If you contest, do you use the same log or a "contest" log? Possible trivia question too. All licensed hams are encouraged to participate regardless of club affiliation! Hope to hear everyone tonight at 7pm! 73, Ken ~ KD1KU