From wb1dby at gmail.com Sat Sep 3 17:27:07 2022 From: wb1dby at gmail.com (Larry Krainson) Date: Sat, 3 Sep 2022 17:27:07 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] Volunteers Still Needed Message-ID: The Big E is coming up fast and the first day is Friday, September 16th. AS of right now there are 12 clubs and around 110 people signed up to staff the ham radio booth. We are looking for a few more to help us lock down the schedule. Are you available on any of these dates and times? Each day is broken into two sessions. The first runs 9:30 am through 4 :00 pm and the second runs 3:30 pm through 10:00 pm. The overlap is to help the new arrivals for the 2nd session learn what had been working during the first session so they could continue. The sessions are named Session 1 and Session 2. Here is where we need volunteers as of right now: - Monday, Sept 19, session 1 - need 2 people - Monday, Sept 19, session 2 - need 3 people - Tuesday, Sept 20, session 2 - need 3 people - Sunday, Sept 25, session 2 - need 3 people - Tuesday, Sept 27, session 2 - need 4 people - Friday, Sept 30, session 2 - need 3 people - Saturday, Oct 1, session 1 - needs 1 person - Sunday, Oct 2 (Final Day), session 1 - needs 2 people - Sunday, Oct 2 (Final session), session 2 - needs 2 people Are you available to help? If yes, please volunteer or add a session to what you have already volunteered for. As a reminder, everyone that volunteers gets their on the Big E fairgrounds parking reimbursed and their admission reimbursed (or free tickets provided to them). Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd9_iH1ZucHuCFCNwreEuVPWnmLOT5D_s92vHPuEUASS78Tew/viewform Learn more here: https://nediv.arrl.org/project-big-e I hope you are available to help us lock in these last few days of the schedule for the ham radio booth. Thank you and 73, Larry, W1AST 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 Sep 4 10:57:24 2022 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Sun, 4 Sep 2022 10:57:24 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] Next HCRA 10 Meter Net 9/5/22 References: <0c8f3bc3-9845-45ec-b78e-2aa7c9aba1c8.ref@yahoo.com> Message-ID: <0c8f3bc3-9845-45ec-b78e-2aa7c9aba1c8@yahoo.com> The next HCRA 10 meter net will be held Monday evening, 9/5 at 7pm on 28.375 usb Topic: Did you do anything or go anywhere over the Labor Day weekend? Plus, a possible trivia question! 28.375 is within the Technician's license privileges on the band plan so if you are a ham with a tech or greater license come join in on the fun! The purpose of this net is to practice HF operating procedure in a net environment and to simply have fun! All licensed hams are welcome to participate regardless of club affiliation 73, Ken ~ KD1KU From kd1ku at yahoo.com Mon Sep 5 12:40:20 2022 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Mon, 5 Sep 2022 12:40:20 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] 10 Meter Net Tonight - 9/5/22 References: <6459a038-4e36-b771-da5b-a9cebc3b7c3f.ref@yahoo.com> Message-ID: <6459a038-4e36-b771-da5b-a9cebc3b7c3f@yahoo.com> Happy Labor Day to all! Reminder: The HCRA 10 meter net will be held this evening, 9/5 at 7pm on 28.375 usb Topic: Did you do anything or go anywhere over the Labor Day weekend? Plus, a trivia question! What better way to end the holiday weekend than to join in on this fun net All licensed hams are welcome to participate regardless of club affiliation I hope to hear you tonight 73, Ken ~ KD1KU From kd1ku at yahoo.com Mon Sep 5 23:25:28 2022 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Mon, 5 Sep 2022 23:25:28 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] September Zero Beat References: <83c35c04-b86d-313f-a284-dda5ead24d10.ref@yahoo.com> Message-ID: <83c35c04-b86d-313f-a284-dda5ead24d10@yahoo.com> Here is your September Zero Beat for your viewing 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 open it directly for viewing. Download Zero Beat here: http://www.hcra.org/zb/download.php?file=sept22.pdf Open Zero Beat for viewing: http://www.hcra.org/zb/sept22.pdf 73, Ken ~ KD1KU Zero Beat Editor From kd1ku at yahoo.com Mon Sep 5 23:47:20 2022 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Mon, 5 Sep 2022 23:47:20 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] September Zero Beat References: Message-ID: ?Note: Please disregard the prior email ?Here is your September Zero Beat for your viewing pleasure! ?The link below will open the Zero Beat page onhcra.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 open it directly for viewing. *?Download Zero Beat here:* http://www.hcra.org/zb/download.php?file=sept22.pdf *?Open Zero Beat for viewing:* http://www.hcra.org/zb/sept22.pdf ?73, Ken ~ KD1KU ?Zero Beat Editor From wb1dby at gmail.com Thu Sep 8 18:16:11 2022 From: wb1dby at gmail.com (Larry Krainson) Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2022 18:16:11 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] First HCRA Meeting of the Fall Message-ID: Tomorrow night, Friday, September 9th at the Holyoke Hospital Auxiliary room we return to in person meetings for the first time in over 2 years! Join us as the doors open at 7pm and the meeting starts at 7:30 pm There is no mask needed unless you want to wear one. But they are not required. It's also Membership Renewal time. George; KC1V and John; K1VOI will be accepting your HCRA renewals and new memberships. $15 will keep you in the club for another year. Or make it easy at $20 and donate $5 to the club. But the years go by SO quickly, why not renew for a few years? $45 will get you 3 years. I always pay two years at a time. I hope to see everyone tomorrow at 7:30 pm! 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 kd1ku at yahoo.com Sat Sep 10 14:10:17 2022 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Sat, 10 Sep 2022 14:10:17 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] 10 Meter Net - Next Monday 9/10/22 References: <140473c6-9113-d51a-0026-d9344258ad8a.ref@yahoo.com> Message-ID: <140473c6-9113-d51a-0026-d9344258ad8a@yahoo.com> The next HCRA 10 meter net will be held on Monday, 9/12 at 7pm on 28.375 usb Topic: Do you have any antenna (or any other) projects for the fall season before the colder weather returns? 28.375 is within the Technician's license privileges so if you are a newer 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 in a net environment, and above all to have fun! If you know anyone with a tech or higher class license, please tell them to join us and get in on the fun! This net only lasts an hour or so so there is no reason not to take part in this net! 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 Sun Sep 11 11:51:10 2022 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Sun, 11 Sep 2022 11:51:10 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] October Zero Beat Deadline Sept 15th References: <049d030c-7278-8775-7334-e2fac756fef4.ref@yahoo.com> Message-ID: <049d030c-7278-8775-7334-e2fac756fef4@yahoo.com> It's hard to believe but it's already time for the deadline for the October Zero Beat. If you have any submissions please have them to me by Sept 15th or at least let me know you have something coming. With so much going on with Project Big E and all I want to get this issue out as Sept is one week shorter because of the Labor Day Holiday. 73, Ken ~ KD1KU Zero Beat Editor From bc at councilman.com Mon Sep 12 13:08:35 2022 From: bc at councilman.com (Brad Councilman) Date: Mon, 12 Sep 2022 13:08:35 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] Help needed for Shelburne Falls Trolley Fest - Saturday 9/24/22 Message-ID: A great reason to visit Shelburne Falls. Bring your spouse, kids, grandkids, anyone! Lots of other things to do (links below). The track isn't that long, but you could put a /TM (Trolley Mobile) QSO in your log. We'll be setting up around 9:00 and breaking down in mid afternoon. No need to commit to the entire time. Shelburne Falls Trolley Museum Bridge of Flowers Things to do in Shelburne Falls FCARC Club Calendar 73, Brad W1BCC From kd1ku at yahoo.com Mon Sep 12 13:43:36 2022 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Mon, 12 Sep 2022 13:43:36 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] 10 Meter Net Tonight References: Message-ID: Reminder: The HCRA 10 meter net is tonight, Monday, 9/12 at 7pm on 28.375 usb Topic: Do you have any antenna (or any other) projects for the fall season before the colder weather returns? Plus a possible trivia question. 28.375 is within the Technician's license privileges so if you are a newer 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 in a net environment, and above all to have fun! All licensed hams are encouraged to participate regardless of club affiliation! I hope to hear you tonight 73, Ken ~ KD1KU From wb1dby at gmail.com Wed Sep 14 08:08:15 2022 From: wb1dby at gmail.com (Larry Krainson) Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2022 08:08:15 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] Fwd: [ProjectBigE] FREE Admission to The BIG E on Space Chat Day! In-Reply-To: References: <0100018339846c15-bd956b1a-aed3-47d8-a239-b3012aa12242-000000@email.amazonses.com> Message-ID: https://nediv.arrl.org/free-admission-to-the-big-e-on-space-chat-day/ *SPACE CHAT @ THE BIG E!* *FREE ADMISSION* A select group of youths at The BIG E in West Springfield will soon have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to chat with an astronaut aboard the International Space Station (ISS) orbiting 260 miles above the earth. Along with them, hundreds of Big E attendees and spectators will be able to watch the live contact as it occurs from The BIG E Arena. The exact time and date of the contact will be posted soon at key locations throughout The BIG E, or visit the Amateur radio booth (#103) inside Door 6 of the Better Living Center. *BIG NEWS from The BIG E!* Hams who show up on the day of The BIG E Space Chat will receive free admission for themselves and three more people. Spread the word to your friends and fellow radio club members. Help us fill the stands! If you present an official copy of your FCC license at the gate, you and up to three family members or friends can enter The BIG E fairgrounds free of charge. Big E free admission for amateur radio operator and up to three guests (maximum 4 people) good on Space Chat Day only. Actual date will be announced soon. - Official copy of FCC license to be presented to Gate Captain at Big E pedestrian gates 1A, 1B, 4, 5, 7 or 9A to receive free admission on Space Chat Day. - Parking is not included. - The BIG E is at 1305 Memorial Ave, West Springfield, MA. As with all ARISS school contacts, the actual day and time for the scheduled contact won?t be known until approximately one week prior to the contact. Currently, the Space Chat ?window? is September 27-29, 2022. Check The BIG E Space Chat web page for up-to-date information. Or, fill out our survey and we?ll contact you with the date and time when it?s known. Stop by the Ham Radio Booth #103, inside Door 6 of the *Better Living Center*?then a be part of and witness the exciting, live ARISS space station contact and astronaut Q&A in *The BIG E Arena* via Amateur Radio. Visit this ARRL webpage for instructions on downloading a copy of your FCC license. Download and print-at-home the 2022 Big E Brochure or 2022 Fairgrounds Map . Both are sized to fit letter-sized paper. From kd1ku at yahoo.com Sat Sep 17 23:54:50 2022 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Sat, 17 Sep 2022 23:54:50 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] Next HCRA 10 Meter Net References: Message-ID: The next HCRA 10 meter net will be held on Monday, 9/19 at 7pm on 28.375 usb Topic: Open Mic Night! Net participants can choose their own topics as long as it's not religious or political. We might have a trivia question as well 28.375 is within the Technician's license privileges so if you're a newer ham with a tech or greater license you are encouraged to participate! If you know anyone with a tech or higher class license, please tell them to join us and get in on the fun! This net only lasts about an hour so there is no reason not to take part in this exciting net! All licensed hams are encouraged to participate regardless of club affiliation or location! I hope to hear everyone on Monday 73, Ken ~ KD1KU From wb1dby at gmail.com Thu Sep 22 11:32:49 2022 From: wb1dby at gmail.com (Larry Krainson) Date: Thu, 22 Sep 2022 11:32:49 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] =?utf-8?b?RndkOiBCSUcgRSBTcGFjZSBDaGF0IGlzIGEg4oCcR2/igJ0g?= =?utf-8?q?on_September_27=2C_2022?= In-Reply-To: <20220922122910.73F6C20ACBF2@bmail.arrl.org> References: <20220922122910.73F6C20ACBF2@bmail.arrl.org> Message-ID: Hundreds of The Big E attendees and spectators will be able to watch students make a live contact with an astronaut aboard the International Space Station (ISS) from The Big E Arena on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. Hams who bring an official copy of their FCC license on the day of The Big E Space Chat will receive free admission for themselves and up to 3 members of their family and friends (see Instructions for Free Admission below). NASA Astronaut Bob Hines, KI5RQT, will contact the students via a radio link provided by amateur radio ground station ON4ISS in Belgium. The contact is organized through Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS). Around a dozen New England young people have been selected to participate in The BIG E Space Chat. Please plan to arrive in time for the pre-contact program, which begins at 1:20 pm ET on Tuesday and will feature a series of videos about space, NASA, ARISS, going to Mars, and more. Pre-contact program speakers will include: ? Gene Cassidy, CEO of the Eastern States Exposition ? David Minster, NA2AA, ARRL CEO ? Fred Kemmerer, AB1OC, ARRL Director ? New England Division ? Bob Phinney, K5TEC, NEST President Instructions for Free Admission Parking and walking to The BIG E arena will take a little time, so be sure to get there early. The arena will hold well over 1,000 people. The BIG E is helping publicize the event and is arranging for TV coverage for the program and the contact. Help us get the word out! The Big E free admission for amateur radio operators and up to three guests (maximum 4 people) is good on Space Chat Day (Tuesday, Sept. 27) only. ? You must present an official copy of your FCC license to the Gate Captain at The Big E pedestrian gates 1A, 1B, 4, 5, 7, or 9A to receive free admission on Space Chat Day. ? Visit http://www.arrl.org/obtain-license-copy for instructions on downloading a copy of your FCC license to print and bring with you. ? Parking is not included. ? The Big E is at 1305 Memorial Ave, West Springfield, Massachusetts. If you?re attending The Big E, visit the amateur radio booth (#103) inside Door 6 of the Better Living Center for more information. Be sure to spread the word to your friends and fellow radio club members! You can download and print The Big E Brochure and a Fairgrounds Map. Both are available at https://www.thebige.com/p/generalinfo/bigeinfo. Can't come to The BIG E on Space Chat Day? We will be streaming the contact live over the Internet as it happens. Check out the contact live stream YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdxnD8uF8t0 . For up to date information about Space Chat @ The BIG E, please visit https://nediv.arrl.org/big-e-space-chat . -------------------------------------------------------------------- ARRL New England Division Director: Fred Kemmerer, AB1OC ab1oc at arrl.org -------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe from messages, go to: http://p1k.arrl.org/oo/5276a57c9e518441eb521b3ff08f7405 From kd1ku at yahoo.com Sat Sep 24 14:30:45 2022 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Sat, 24 Sep 2022 14:30:45 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] Next HCRA 10m Net on Monday 9/26 References: <488a6500-6ef0-a665-5340-e5970453452b.ref@yahoo.com> Message-ID: <488a6500-6ef0-a665-5340-e5970453452b@yahoo.com> The next HCRA 10-meter net will be held on Monday, 9/26 at 7pm on 28.375 usb Topic: Are you going to the Big E Space Chat on Tuesday 9/27? Admission is FREE for you & 3 others with an official copy of your ham license! 28.375 is within the Technician's license privileges so if you're a newer ham with a tech or greater license you are encouraged to participate! This net only lasts about an hour so there is no reason not to take part in this fun-filled net! All licensed hams are encouraged to participate regardless of club affiliation or location! I hope to hear everyone on Monday 73, Ken ~ KD1KU From wb1dby at gmail.com Mon Sep 26 15:14:44 2022 From: wb1dby at gmail.com (Larry Krainson) Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2022 15:14:44 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] Big E Space Chat Details Message-ID: If you are unable to attend the Big E tomorrow and see the "Space Chat" live at 1:20 pm in the Arena. Then here is a link to the Live Stream on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdxnD8uF8t0 Hams do get in free if you show a copy of your license and up to 3 family members can accompany you. I hop to see you there! 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 bob.lobley59 at gmail.com Mon Sep 26 16:26:31 2022 From: bob.lobley59 at gmail.com (bob.lobley59 at gmail.com) Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2022 16:26:31 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] Big E Space Chat Details In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <00e401d8d1e6$43fff200$cbffd600$@gmail.com> Exciting!!! Should be fun!!! -----Original Message----- From: hcra-bounces at mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Larry Krainson Sent: Monday, September 26, 2022 3:15 PM To: HCRA Email List Subject: [HCRA] Big E Space Chat Details ______________________________________________ -------Hampden County Radio Association------- -----------e-mail list (reflector)------------- ______________________________________________ If you are unable to attend the Big E tomorrow and see the "Space Chat" live at 1:20 pm in the Arena. Then here is a link to the Live Stream on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdxnD8uF8t0 Hams do get in free if you show a copy of your license and up to 3 family members can accompany you. I hop to see you there! 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 ______________________________________________________________ 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 nt1k at nt1k.com Mon Sep 26 16:44:48 2022 From: nt1k at nt1k.com (Jeffrey Bail - NT1K) Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2022 16:44:48 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] Big E Space Chat Details In-Reply-To: <00e401d8d1e6$43fff200$cbffd600$@gmail.com> References: <00e401d8d1e6$43fff200$cbffd600$@gmail.com> Message-ID: Curious if the Free Admission is throughout the entire day or just until the space chat? I won't be able to make the chat but I wouldn't mind going after work. - Jeff (NT1K) On Mon, Sep 26, 2022 at 4:28 PM wrote: > ______________________________________________ > -------Hampden County Radio Association------- > -----------e-mail list (reflector)------------- > ______________________________________________ > Exciting!!! Should be fun!!! > > -----Original Message----- > From: hcra-bounces at mailman.qth.net On > Behalf > Of Larry Krainson > Sent: Monday, September 26, 2022 3:15 PM > To: HCRA Email List > Subject: [HCRA] Big E Space Chat Details > > ______________________________________________ > -------Hampden County Radio Association------- -----------e-mail list > (reflector)------------- ______________________________________________ > If you are unable to attend the Big E tomorrow and see the "Space Chat" > live at 1:20 pm in the Arena. Then here is a link to the Live Stream on > YouTube: > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdxnD8uF8t0 > < > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdxnD8uF8t0&fbclid=IwAR1mTeLAiijrrIt9S9m2Ev > XmzGURfuvvbL-SUaxZu9B9JIB6Hua4J1pRfRo > > > > Hams do get in free if you show a copy of your license and up to 3 family > members can accompany you. > I hop to see you there! > > 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 > ______________________________________________________________ > 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 > > ______________________________________________________________ > 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 Mon Sep 26 16:54:35 2022 From: wb1dby at gmail.com (Larry Krainson) Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2022 16:54:35 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] Big E Space Chat Details In-Reply-To: References: <00e401d8d1e6$43fff200$cbffd600$@gmail.com> Message-ID: I believe it is for the entire day. Let me find out though. 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 On Mon, Sep 26, 2022 at 4:45 PM Jeffrey Bail - NT1K wrote: > Curious if the Free Admission is throughout the entire day or just until > the space chat? I won't be able to make the chat but I wouldn't mind going > after work. > > - Jeff (NT1K) > > On Mon, Sep 26, 2022 at 4:28 PM wrote: > >> ______________________________________________ >> -------Hampden County Radio Association------- >> -----------e-mail list (reflector)------------- >> ______________________________________________ >> Exciting!!! Should be fun!!! >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: hcra-bounces at mailman.qth.net On >> Behalf >> Of Larry Krainson >> Sent: Monday, September 26, 2022 3:15 PM >> To: HCRA Email List >> Subject: [HCRA] Big E Space Chat Details >> >> ______________________________________________ >> -------Hampden County Radio Association------- -----------e-mail list >> (reflector)------------- ______________________________________________ >> If you are unable to attend the Big E tomorrow and see the "Space Chat" >> live at 1:20 pm in the Arena. Then here is a link to the Live Stream on >> YouTube: >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdxnD8uF8t0 >> < >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdxnD8uF8t0&fbclid=IwAR1mTeLAiijrrIt9S9m2Ev >> XmzGURfuvvbL-SUaxZu9B9JIB6Hua4J1pRfRo >> >> > >> Hams do get in free if you show a copy of your license and up to 3 family >> members can accompany you. >> I hop to see you there! >> >> 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 >> ______________________________________________________________ >> 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 >> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> 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 Mon Sep 26 18:33:59 2022 From: wb1dby at gmail.com (Larry Krainson) Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2022 18:33:59 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] Big E Space Chat Details In-Reply-To: References: <00e401d8d1e6$43fff200$cbffd600$@gmail.com> Message-ID: Jeff, I asked Fred and he thinks that once the ARISS contacts occurs, then the free ham admission probably ends. But he isn't positive. 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 On Mon, Sep 26, 2022 at 4:45 PM Jeffrey Bail - NT1K wrote: > Curious if the Free Admission is throughout the entire day or just until > the space chat? I won't be able to make the chat but I wouldn't mind going > after work. > > - Jeff (NT1K) > > On Mon, Sep 26, 2022 at 4:28 PM wrote: > >> ______________________________________________ >> -------Hampden County Radio Association------- >> -----------e-mail list (reflector)------------- >> ______________________________________________ >> Exciting!!! Should be fun!!! >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: hcra-bounces at mailman.qth.net On >> Behalf >> Of Larry Krainson >> Sent: Monday, September 26, 2022 3:15 PM >> To: HCRA Email List >> Subject: [HCRA] Big E Space Chat Details >> >> ______________________________________________ >> -------Hampden County Radio Association------- -----------e-mail list >> (reflector)------------- ______________________________________________ >> If you are unable to attend the Big E tomorrow and see the "Space Chat" >> live at 1:20 pm in the Arena. Then here is a link to the Live Stream on >> YouTube: >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdxnD8uF8t0 >> < >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdxnD8uF8t0&fbclid=IwAR1mTeLAiijrrIt9S9m2Ev >> XmzGURfuvvbL-SUaxZu9B9JIB6Hua4J1pRfRo >> >> > >> Hams do get in free if you show a copy of your license and up to 3 family >> members can accompany you. >> I hop to see you there! >> >> 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 >> ______________________________________________________________ >> 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 >> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> 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 frandyj at gmail.com Mon Sep 26 22:57:14 2022 From: frandyj at gmail.com (Frandy Johnson) Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2022 22:57:14 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] Big E Space Chat Details In-Reply-To: References: <00e401d8d1e6$43fff200$cbffd600$@gmail.com> Message-ID: W1AST: *"**I asked Fred and he thinks that once the ARISS contacts occurs, then the free ham admission probably ends. *But he isn't positive." Such a result would be mean-spirited, and petty. ? "FREE Admission to The BIG E on Space Chat Day! " means ? "FREE Admission to The BIG E on Space Chat Day! " If you deny free admission after the ARISS contacts occur, that implies that you should be required to actually go to witness the contacts to qualify for free admission. Way to spoil a nice perk. Frandy Johnson, N1FJ On Mon, Sep 26, 2022 at 6:35 PM Larry Krainson wrote: > ______________________________________________ > -------Hampden County Radio Association------- > -----------e-mail list (reflector)------------- > ______________________________________________ > Jeff, I asked Fred and he thinks that once the ARISS contacts occurs, then > the free ham admission probably ends. But he isn't positive. > > 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 > > > > > > On Mon, Sep 26, 2022 at 4:45 PM Jeffrey Bail - NT1K wrote: > > > Curious if the Free Admission is throughout the entire day or just until > > the space chat? I won't be able to make the chat but I wouldn't mind > going > > after work. > > > > - Jeff (NT1K) > > > > On Mon, Sep 26, 2022 at 4:28 PM wrote: > > > >> ______________________________________________ > >> -------Hampden County Radio Association------- > >> -----------e-mail list (reflector)------------- > >> ______________________________________________ > >> Exciting!!! Should be fun!!! > >> > >> -----Original Message----- > >> From: hcra-bounces at mailman.qth.net On > >> Behalf > >> Of Larry Krainson > >> Sent: Monday, September 26, 2022 3:15 PM > >> To: HCRA Email List > >> Subject: [HCRA] Big E Space Chat Details > >> > >> ______________________________________________ > >> -------Hampden County Radio Association------- -----------e-mail list > >> (reflector)------------- ______________________________________________ > >> If you are unable to attend the Big E tomorrow and see the "Space Chat" > >> live at 1:20 pm in the Arena. Then here is a link to the Live Stream on > >> YouTube: > >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdxnD8uF8t0 > >> < > >> > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdxnD8uF8t0&fbclid=IwAR1mTeLAiijrrIt9S9m2Ev > >> XmzGURfuvvbL-SUaxZu9B9JIB6Hua4J1pRfRo > >> < > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdxnD8uF8t0&fbclid=IwAR1mTeLAiijrrIt9S9m2EvXmzGURfuvvbL-SUaxZu9B9JIB6Hua4J1pRfRo > > > >> > > >> Hams do get in free if you show a copy of your license and up to 3 > family > >> members can accompany you. > >> I hop to see you there! > >> > >> 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 > >> ______________________________________________________________ > >> 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 > >> > >> ______________________________________________________________ > >> 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 > >> > > > ______________________________________________________________ > 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 nt1k at nt1k.com Tue Sep 27 09:43:55 2022 From: nt1k at nt1k.com (Jeffrey Bail - NT1K) Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2022 09:43:55 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] Big E Space Chat Details In-Reply-To: References: <00e401d8d1e6$43fff200$cbffd600$@gmail.com> Message-ID: If that's the case then it is what it is. However, it's misleading and should have been defined in the many e-mails I've received from HCRA and ARRL. The e-mail I got from the ARRL stated the following. " The Big E free admission for amateur radio operator and up to three guests (maximum 4 people) is good on Space Chat Day, only." No mention of any time restrictions/limitations. If BigE made the policy that included restrictions like entry times, it should have been relayed to the hams that plan on going. I would love to see the contact happen in-person but I won't be able to make it for 1:20pm contact (which I understand is controlled by NASA/ARISS). A bit disappointing. Thankfully I don't have to travel far. I will feel bad for the hams that come after 1:20pm from far away to be forced to pay an entry fee or be turned around. - Jeff (NT1K) On Mon, Sep 26, 2022 at 6:34 PM Larry Krainson wrote: > Jeff, I asked Fred and he thinks that once the ARISS contacts occurs, then > the free ham admission probably ends. But he isn't positive. > > 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 > > > > > > On Mon, Sep 26, 2022 at 4:45 PM Jeffrey Bail - NT1K wrote: > >> Curious if the Free Admission is throughout the entire day or just until >> the space chat? I won't be able to make the chat but I wouldn't mind going >> after work. >> >> - Jeff (NT1K) >> >> On Mon, Sep 26, 2022 at 4:28 PM wrote: >> >>> ______________________________________________ >>> -------Hampden County Radio Association------- >>> -----------e-mail list (reflector)------------- >>> ______________________________________________ >>> Exciting!!! Should be fun!!! >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: hcra-bounces at mailman.qth.net On >>> Behalf >>> Of Larry Krainson >>> Sent: Monday, September 26, 2022 3:15 PM >>> To: HCRA Email List >>> Subject: [HCRA] Big E Space Chat Details >>> >>> ______________________________________________ >>> -------Hampden County Radio Association------- -----------e-mail list >>> (reflector)------------- ______________________________________________ >>> If you are unable to attend the Big E tomorrow and see the "Space Chat" >>> live at 1:20 pm in the Arena. Then here is a link to the Live Stream on >>> YouTube: >>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdxnD8uF8t0 >>> < >>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdxnD8uF8t0&fbclid=IwAR1mTeLAiijrrIt9S9m2Ev >>> XmzGURfuvvbL-SUaxZu9B9JIB6Hua4J1pRfRo >>> >>> > >>> Hams do get in free if you show a copy of your license and up to 3 family >>> members can accompany you. >>> I hop to see you there! >>> >>> 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 >>> ______________________________________________________________ >>> 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 >>> >>> ______________________________________________________________ >>> 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 rich at powder-hound.com Tue Sep 27 09:56:07 2022 From: rich at powder-hound.com (Rich) Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2022 09:56:07 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] Big E Space Chat Details In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <68E10CBD-C0F1-4CFE-8BF3-8E851603A803@powder-hound.com> Jeff, I seriously doubt the Big E volunteers manning the box office or the box office itself will be that well coordinated/aware. Me thinks if you show your FCC license you will get your ticket vouchers. I say this having been an IT worker for the Eastern States for many years. I dealt with ticketing. Times do change, but the nature of running the fair does not. It?s always a bit chaotic. You?ll be good. Hope you can listen to the ISS downlink. -Rich > On Sep 27, 2022, at 09:44, Jeffrey Bail - NT1K wrote: > > ?______________________________________________ > -------Hampden County Radio Association------- > -----------e-mail list (reflector)------------- > ______________________________________________ > If that's the case then it is what it is. > > However, it's misleading and should have been defined in the many e-mails > I've received from HCRA and ARRL. > The e-mail I got from the ARRL stated the following. > > " The Big E free admission for amateur radio operator and up to three > guests (maximum 4 people) is good on Space Chat Day, only." > > No mention of any time restrictions/limitations. If BigE made the policy > that included restrictions like entry times, it should have been relayed to > the hams that plan on going. > I would love to see the contact happen in-person but I won't be able to > make it for 1:20pm contact (which I understand is controlled by > NASA/ARISS). > > A bit disappointing. Thankfully I don't have to travel far. I will feel bad > for the hams that come after 1:20pm from far away to be forced to pay an > entry fee or be turned around. > > - Jeff (NT1K) > > >> On Mon, Sep 26, 2022 at 6:34 PM Larry Krainson wrote: >> >> Jeff, I asked Fred and he thinks that once the ARISS contacts occurs, then >> the free ham admission probably ends. But he isn't positive. >> >> 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 >> >> >> >> >> >>> On Mon, Sep 26, 2022 at 4:45 PM Jeffrey Bail - NT1K wrote: >>> >>> Curious if the Free Admission is throughout the entire day or just until >>> the space chat? I won't be able to make the chat but I wouldn't mind going >>> after work. >>> >>> - Jeff (NT1K) >>> >>>> On Mon, Sep 26, 2022 at 4:28 PM wrote: >>> >>>> ______________________________________________ >>>> -------Hampden County Radio Association------- >>>> -----------e-mail list (reflector)------------- >>>> ______________________________________________ >>>> Exciting!!! Should be fun!!! >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: hcra-bounces at mailman.qth.net On >>>> Behalf >>>> Of Larry Krainson >>>> Sent: Monday, September 26, 2022 3:15 PM >>>> To: HCRA Email List >>>> Subject: [HCRA] Big E Space Chat Details >>>> >>>> ______________________________________________ >>>> -------Hampden County Radio Association------- -----------e-mail list >>>> (reflector)------------- ______________________________________________ >>>> If you are unable to attend the Big E tomorrow and see the "Space Chat" >>>> live at 1:20 pm in the Arena. Then here is a link to the Live Stream on >>>> YouTube: >>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdxnD8uF8t0 >>>> < >>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdxnD8uF8t0&fbclid=IwAR1mTeLAiijrrIt9S9m2Ev >>>> XmzGURfuvvbL-SUaxZu9B9JIB6Hua4J1pRfRo >>>> >>>>> >>>> Hams do get in free if you show a copy of your license and up to 3 family >>>> members can accompany you. >>>> I hop to see you there! >>>> >>>> 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 >>>> ______________________________________________________________ >>>> 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 >>>> >>>> ______________________________________________________________ >>>> 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 >>>> >>> > ______________________________________________________________ > 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 rich at powder-hound.com Tue Sep 27 22:35:44 2022 From: rich at powder-hound.com (rich at powder-hound.com) Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2022 22:35:44 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] Big E Space Chat Details In-Reply-To: References: <00e401d8d1e6$43fff200$cbffd600$@gmail.com> Message-ID: <1664332544.hnixwr4a48w84wo8@mail.powder-hound.com> Hey Fran, I got in for free...no problem. So did the three people behind me in line who I invited to come witness the event. Not really much accounting going on in terms of who, when, and where radio amateurs (or not) enjoyed the fair. Our tickets even had "space chat" printed on them. Bummer I held on to them for about 5 seconds before they were redeemed at the gate and discarded. It would have been cool to keep the ticket as a memento. The perk was solid. More so, because I had to remember how to break into ULS to get a copy of my FCC license. Ugh...that was annoying. BTW, there was not much RF radiating from The Big E today. Not on the amateur bands anyway. The event was cool, but I will take my Dog and Pony show over in the Mallory complex. All and all, it was a ton of talking heads and very little promotion of amateur radio. If you ask me, the event was really a "canned" production and the venue was not scaled properly. Also, the CEO of the Big E talking about the "American way of life" just prior to communicating with the International Space Station via a ground station in Belgium was hilariously off message. Hey, CEO's be CEO'ing :) Anyway, I enjoyed my day at The Big E. One of my very first HF contacts as a young person was at The Big E in the early 90's. I'd like to see real amateur radio promotion and recruiting return to the Eastern States. With the right perspective and prior planning, I think it is a great event for getting people involved, but we have to work together and not gripe about an $8 - $15 admission. My Wife and I will be at the HCRA booth on Sunday. We will bring some gear so we can demonstrate radio. So, if you are out and about on Sunday. Mobile, Portable, or int he shack, we'd love to make contact. Send me a note and let us know where to find you on the bands. Local will probably be easiest, but there is some HF possibility if we bring a small buddy pole or similar. -Rich KB1WDW From wb1dby at gmail.com Wed Sep 28 10:33:40 2022 From: wb1dby at gmail.com (Larry Krainson) Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2022 10:33:40 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] Big E Space Chat Details In-Reply-To: References: <00e401d8d1e6$43fff200$cbffd600$@gmail.com> Message-ID: It was all day. Fred was incorrect. Larry Ham Radio Op: W1AST Computer Care - www.oncallcomputerservice.com - 413-348-3289 - We Do On Site Service On Mon, Sep 26, 2022, 10:57 PM Frandy Johnson wrote: > W1AST: *"**I asked Fred and he thinks that once the ARISS contacts > occurs, then the free ham admission probably ends. *But he isn't positive. > " > Such a result would be mean-spirited, and petty. ? "FREE Admission to > The BIG E on Space Chat Day! > " > means ? "FREE Admission to The BIG E on Space Chat Day! > " > If you deny free admission after the ARISS contacts occur, that implies > that you should be required to actually go to witness the contacts to > qualify for free admission. Way to spoil a nice perk. > Frandy Johnson, N1FJ > > > On Mon, Sep 26, 2022 at 6:35 PM Larry Krainson wrote: > >> ______________________________________________ >> -------Hampden County Radio Association------- >> -----------e-mail list (reflector)------------- >> ______________________________________________ >> Jeff, I asked Fred and he thinks that once the ARISS contacts occurs, then >> the free ham admission probably ends. But he isn't positive. >> >> 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 >> >> >> >> >> >> On Mon, Sep 26, 2022 at 4:45 PM Jeffrey Bail - NT1K >> wrote: >> >> > Curious if the Free Admission is throughout the entire day or just until >> > the space chat? I won't be able to make the chat but I wouldn't mind >> going >> > after work. >> > >> > - Jeff (NT1K) >> > >> > On Mon, Sep 26, 2022 at 4:28 PM wrote: >> > >> >> ______________________________________________ >> >> -------Hampden County Radio Association------- >> >> -----------e-mail list (reflector)------------- >> >> ______________________________________________ >> >> Exciting!!! Should be fun!!! >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> >> From: hcra-bounces at mailman.qth.net On >> >> Behalf >> >> Of Larry Krainson >> >> Sent: Monday, September 26, 2022 3:15 PM >> >> To: HCRA Email List >> >> Subject: [HCRA] Big E Space Chat Details >> >> >> >> ______________________________________________ >> >> -------Hampden County Radio Association------- -----------e-mail list >> >> (reflector)------------- ______________________________________________ >> >> If you are unable to attend the Big E tomorrow and see the "Space Chat" >> >> live at 1:20 pm in the Arena. Then here is a link to the Live Stream on >> >> YouTube: >> >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdxnD8uF8t0 >> >> < >> >> >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdxnD8uF8t0&fbclid=IwAR1mTeLAiijrrIt9S9m2Ev >> >> XmzGURfuvvbL-SUaxZu9B9JIB6Hua4J1pRfRo >> >> < >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdxnD8uF8t0&fbclid=IwAR1mTeLAiijrrIt9S9m2EvXmzGURfuvvbL-SUaxZu9B9JIB6Hua4J1pRfRo >> > >> >> > >> >> Hams do get in free if you show a copy of your license and up to 3 >> family >> >> members can accompany you. >> >> I hop to see you there! >> >> >> >> 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 >> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> >> 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 >> >> >> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> >> 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 >> >> >> > >> ______________________________________________________________ >> 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 nt1k at nt1k.com Wed Sep 28 10:40:57 2022 From: nt1k at nt1k.com (Jeffrey Bail - NT1K) Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2022 10:40:57 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] Big E Space Chat Details In-Reply-To: References: <00e401d8d1e6$43fff200$cbffd600$@gmail.com> Message-ID: Was able to get in after some questioning @ gate 9A. Not bad though. Hopefully the Sat contact went well. - Jeff On Wed, Sep 28, 2022 at 10:33 AM Larry Krainson wrote: > It was all day. Fred was incorrect. > > Larry > Ham Radio Op: W1AST > > Computer Care > - www.oncallcomputerservice.com > - 413-348-3289 > - We Do On Site Service > > On Mon, Sep 26, 2022, 10:57 PM Frandy Johnson wrote: > >> W1AST: *"**I asked Fred and he thinks that once the ARISS contacts >> occurs, then the free ham admission probably ends. *But he isn't >> positive." >> Such a result would be mean-spirited, and petty. ? "FREE Admission to >> The BIG E on Space Chat Day! >> " >> means ? "FREE Admission to The BIG E on Space Chat Day! >> " >> If you deny free admission after the ARISS contacts occur, that implies >> that you should be required to actually go to witness the contacts to >> qualify for free admission. Way to spoil a nice perk. >> Frandy Johnson, N1FJ >> >> >> On Mon, Sep 26, 2022 at 6:35 PM Larry Krainson wrote: >> >>> ______________________________________________ >>> -------Hampden County Radio Association------- >>> -----------e-mail list (reflector)------------- >>> ______________________________________________ >>> Jeff, I asked Fred and he thinks that once the ARISS contacts occurs, >>> then >>> the free ham admission probably ends. But he isn't positive. >>> >>> 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 >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Mon, Sep 26, 2022 at 4:45 PM Jeffrey Bail - NT1K >>> wrote: >>> >>> > Curious if the Free Admission is throughout the entire day or just >>> until >>> > the space chat? I won't be able to make the chat but I wouldn't mind >>> going >>> > after work. >>> > >>> > - Jeff (NT1K) >>> > >>> > On Mon, Sep 26, 2022 at 4:28 PM wrote: >>> > >>> >> ______________________________________________ >>> >> -------Hampden County Radio Association------- >>> >> -----------e-mail list (reflector)------------- >>> >> ______________________________________________ >>> >> Exciting!!! Should be fun!!! >>> >> >>> >> -----Original Message----- >>> >> From: hcra-bounces at mailman.qth.net On >>> >> Behalf >>> >> Of Larry Krainson >>> >> Sent: Monday, September 26, 2022 3:15 PM >>> >> To: HCRA Email List >>> >> Subject: [HCRA] Big E Space Chat Details >>> >> >>> >> ______________________________________________ >>> >> -------Hampden County Radio Association------- -----------e-mail list >>> >> (reflector)------------- >>> ______________________________________________ >>> >> If you are unable to attend the Big E tomorrow and see the "Space >>> Chat" >>> >> live at 1:20 pm in the Arena. Then here is a link to the Live Stream >>> on >>> >> YouTube: >>> >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdxnD8uF8t0 >>> >> < >>> >> >>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdxnD8uF8t0&fbclid=IwAR1mTeLAiijrrIt9S9m2Ev >>> >> XmzGURfuvvbL-SUaxZu9B9JIB6Hua4J1pRfRo >>> >> < >>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdxnD8uF8t0&fbclid=IwAR1mTeLAiijrrIt9S9m2EvXmzGURfuvvbL-SUaxZu9B9JIB6Hua4J1pRfRo >>> > >>> >> > >>> >> Hams do get in free if you show a copy of your license and up to 3 >>> family >>> >> members can accompany you. >>> >> I hop to see you there! >>> >> >>> >> 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 >>> >> ______________________________________________________________ >>> >> 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 >>> >> >>> >> ______________________________________________________________ >>> >> 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 >>> >> >>> > >>> ______________________________________________________________ >>> 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 frandyj at gmail.com Wed Sep 28 10:48:57 2022 From: frandyj at gmail.com (Frandy Johnson) Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2022 10:48:57 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] Big E Space Chat Details In-Reply-To: References: <00e401d8d1e6$43fff200$cbffd600$@gmail.com> Message-ID: Fred was guessing instead of finding out. ? On Wed, Sep 28, 2022 at 10:41 AM Jeffrey Bail - NT1K wrote: > Was able to get in after some questioning @ gate 9A. Not bad though. > > Hopefully the Sat contact went well. > > - Jeff > > On Wed, Sep 28, 2022 at 10:33 AM Larry Krainson wrote: > >> It was all day. Fred was incorrect. >> >> Larry >> Ham Radio Op: W1AST >> >> Computer Care >> - www.oncallcomputerservice.com >> - 413-348-3289 >> - We Do On Site Service >> >> On Mon, Sep 26, 2022, 10:57 PM Frandy Johnson wrote: >> >>> W1AST: *"**I asked Fred and he thinks that once the ARISS contacts >>> occurs, then the free ham admission probably ends. *But he isn't >>> positive." >>> Such a result would be mean-spirited, and petty. ? "FREE Admission to >>> The BIG E on Space Chat Day! >>> " >>> means ? "FREE Admission to The BIG E on Space Chat Day! >>> " >>> If you deny free admission after the ARISS contacts occur, that implies >>> that you should be required to actually go to witness the contacts to >>> qualify for free admission. Way to spoil a nice perk. >>> Frandy Johnson, N1FJ >>> >>> >>> On Mon, Sep 26, 2022 at 6:35 PM Larry Krainson wrote: >>> >>>> ______________________________________________ >>>> -------Hampden County Radio Association------- >>>> -----------e-mail list (reflector)------------- >>>> ______________________________________________ >>>> Jeff, I asked Fred and he thinks that once the ARISS contacts occurs, >>>> then >>>> the free ham admission probably ends. But he isn't positive. >>>> >>>> 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 >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Mon, Sep 26, 2022 at 4:45 PM Jeffrey Bail - NT1K >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>> > Curious if the Free Admission is throughout the entire day or just >>>> until >>>> > the space chat? I won't be able to make the chat but I wouldn't mind >>>> going >>>> > after work. >>>> > >>>> > - Jeff (NT1K) >>>> > >>>> > On Mon, Sep 26, 2022 at 4:28 PM wrote: >>>> > >>>> >> ______________________________________________ >>>> >> -------Hampden County Radio Association------- >>>> >> -----------e-mail list (reflector)------------- >>>> >> ______________________________________________ >>>> >> Exciting!!! Should be fun!!! >>>> >> >>>> >> -----Original Message----- >>>> >> From: hcra-bounces at mailman.qth.net On >>>> >> Behalf >>>> >> Of Larry Krainson >>>> >> Sent: Monday, September 26, 2022 3:15 PM >>>> >> To: HCRA Email List >>>> >> Subject: [HCRA] Big E Space Chat Details >>>> >> >>>> >> ______________________________________________ >>>> >> -------Hampden County Radio Association------- -----------e-mail list >>>> >> (reflector)------------- >>>> ______________________________________________ >>>> >> If you are unable to attend the Big E tomorrow and see the "Space >>>> Chat" >>>> >> live at 1:20 pm in the Arena. Then here is a link to the Live Stream >>>> on >>>> >> YouTube: >>>> >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdxnD8uF8t0 >>>> >> < >>>> >> >>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdxnD8uF8t0&fbclid=IwAR1mTeLAiijrrIt9S9m2Ev >>>> >> XmzGURfuvvbL-SUaxZu9B9JIB6Hua4J1pRfRo >>>> >> < >>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdxnD8uF8t0&fbclid=IwAR1mTeLAiijrrIt9S9m2EvXmzGURfuvvbL-SUaxZu9B9JIB6Hua4J1pRfRo >>>> > >>>> >> > >>>> >> Hams do get in free if you show a copy of your license and up to 3 >>>> family >>>> >> members can accompany you. >>>> >> I hop to see you there! >>>> >> >>>> >> 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 >>>> >> ______________________________________________________________ >>>> >> 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 >>>> >> >>>> >> ______________________________________________________________ >>>> >> 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 >>>> >> >>>> > >>>> ______________________________________________________________ >>>> 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 Sep 29 09:20:01 2022 From: wb1dby at gmail.com (Larry Krainson) Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2022 09:20:01 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] Big E Space Chat Details In-Reply-To: References: <00e401d8d1e6$43fff200$cbffd600$@gmail.com> Message-ID: Simple human error and not a big deal. 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 On Wed, Sep 28, 2022 at 10:49 AM Frandy Johnson wrote: > Fred was guessing instead of finding out. ? > > > On Wed, Sep 28, 2022 at 10:41 AM Jeffrey Bail - NT1K > wrote: > >> Was able to get in after some questioning @ gate 9A. Not bad though. >> >> Hopefully the Sat contact went well. >> >> - Jeff >> >> On Wed, Sep 28, 2022 at 10:33 AM Larry Krainson wrote: >> >>> It was all day. Fred was incorrect. >>> >>> Larry >>> Ham Radio Op: W1AST >>> >>> Computer Care >>> - www.oncallcomputerservice.com >>> - 413-348-3289 >>> - We Do On Site Service >>> >>> On Mon, Sep 26, 2022, 10:57 PM Frandy Johnson wrote: >>> >>>> W1AST: *"**I asked Fred and he thinks that once the ARISS contacts >>>> occurs, then the free ham admission probably ends. *But he isn't >>>> positive." >>>> Such a result would be mean-spirited, and petty. ? "FREE Admission to >>>> The BIG E on Space Chat Day! >>>> " >>>> means ? "FREE Admission to The BIG E on Space Chat Day! >>>> " >>>> If you deny free admission after the ARISS contacts occur, that implies >>>> that you should be required to actually go to witness the contacts to >>>> qualify for free admission. Way to spoil a nice perk. >>>> Frandy Johnson, N1FJ >>>> >>>> >>>> On Mon, Sep 26, 2022 at 6:35 PM Larry Krainson >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> ______________________________________________ >>>>> -------Hampden County Radio Association------- >>>>> -----------e-mail list (reflector)------------- >>>>> ______________________________________________ >>>>> Jeff, I asked Fred and he thinks that once the ARISS contacts occurs, >>>>> then >>>>> the free ham admission probably ends. But he isn't positive. >>>>> >>>>> 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 >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Mon, Sep 26, 2022 at 4:45 PM Jeffrey Bail - NT1K >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> > Curious if the Free Admission is throughout the entire day or just >>>>> until >>>>> > the space chat? I won't be able to make the chat but I wouldn't mind >>>>> going >>>>> > after work. >>>>> > >>>>> > - Jeff (NT1K) >>>>> > >>>>> > On Mon, Sep 26, 2022 at 4:28 PM wrote: >>>>> > >>>>> >> ______________________________________________ >>>>> >> -------Hampden County Radio Association------- >>>>> >> -----------e-mail list (reflector)------------- >>>>> >> ______________________________________________ >>>>> >> Exciting!!! Should be fun!!! >>>>> >> >>>>> >> -----Original Message----- >>>>> >> From: hcra-bounces at mailman.qth.net >>>>> On >>>>> >> Behalf >>>>> >> Of Larry Krainson >>>>> >> Sent: Monday, September 26, 2022 3:15 PM >>>>> >> To: HCRA Email List >>>>> >> Subject: [HCRA] Big E Space Chat Details >>>>> >> >>>>> >> ______________________________________________ >>>>> >> -------Hampden County Radio Association------- -----------e-mail >>>>> list >>>>> >> (reflector)------------- >>>>> ______________________________________________ >>>>> >> If you are unable to attend the Big E tomorrow and see the "Space >>>>> Chat" >>>>> >> live at 1:20 pm in the Arena. Then here is a link to the Live >>>>> Stream on >>>>> >> YouTube: >>>>> >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdxnD8uF8t0 >>>>> >> < >>>>> >> >>>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdxnD8uF8t0&fbclid=IwAR1mTeLAiijrrIt9S9m2Ev >>>>> >> XmzGURfuvvbL-SUaxZu9B9JIB6Hua4J1pRfRo >>>>> >> < >>>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdxnD8uF8t0&fbclid=IwAR1mTeLAiijrrIt9S9m2EvXmzGURfuvvbL-SUaxZu9B9JIB6Hua4J1pRfRo >>>>> > >>>>> >> > >>>>> >> Hams do get in free if you show a copy of your license and up to 3 >>>>> family >>>>> >> members can accompany you. >>>>> >> I hop to see you there! >>>>> >> >>>>> >> 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 >>>>> >> ______________________________________________________________ >>>>> >> 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 >>>>> >> >>>>> >> ______________________________________________________________ >>>>> >> 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 >>>>> >> >>>>> > >>>>> ______________________________________________________________ >>>>> 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 n1ftp at yahoo.com Thu Sep 29 09:56:24 2022 From: n1ftp at yahoo.com (Harold Woering) Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2022 13:56:24 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [HCRA] Congrats and Cudo's References: <1418044841.2375458.1664459784935.ref@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <1418044841.2375458.1664459784935@mail.yahoo.com> I would like to send congratulations and kudo's to Larry and all the volunteers for an outstanding Big E event. I'm sure it wasn't easy and consumed a lot of time to pull it all together. Congrats again to Larry and his Big E volunteers. Job well done... Regards, ? ?? Harold - N1FTP? ? ? ?