From wb1dby at gmail.com Tue Aug 8 19:06:18 2023 From: wb1dby at gmail.com (Larry Krainson) Date: Tue, 8 Aug 2023 19:06:18 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] HamXposition Saturday Dinner? Message-ID: The Northeast HamXposition is August 25-27th in Marlboro, MA. This used to be called Boxboro but is now the HamXpo. www.hamxposition.org We're trying to put together a HCRA table for the Saturday night banquet. If you will be attending and are interested in sitting with other HCRA members, please contact me and we'll add your name to the list. 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 Fri Aug 11 00:33:31 2023 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Fri, 11 Aug 2023 00:33:31 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] Deadline for the September Zerobeat Issue References: <98b6b885-2db8-1af1-277b-06bed73653c6.ref@yahoo.com> Message-ID: <98b6b885-2db8-1af1-277b-06bed73653c6@yahoo.com> Happy Summer everybody! I know it's hard to believe your September issue of Zerobeat is coming soon. The deadline for the September issue of Zero Beat is August 15th. If you have any submissions or articles please have them to me by Aug 15th unless prior arrangements are been made. Also, I'm looking for someone who would like to have his/her shack featured in the "Show your Shack" column for Sept. All it takes is a few photos of your shack and a brief description of whats in the photos. It doesn't matter if you have 1 radio or 100, be proud of your shack and show your fellow HCRA members what you have and how you use it! Please send to: kd1ku at yahoo.com See you in-person at the September meeting at the Holyoke Hospital Auxiliary Room on Sept. 8th 2023 73, Ken ~ KD1KU Zero Beat Editor From kd1ku at yahoo.com Sat Aug 12 00:14:15 2023 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Sat, 12 Aug 2023 00:14:15 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] The Next HCRA 10-Meter Net is on Monday, August 14th References: <77fd598a-e85c-c0e2-4055-bbe333f611f1.ref@yahoo.com> Message-ID: <77fd598a-e85c-c0e2-4055-bbe333f611f1@yahoo.com> The next HCRA 10-meter net will be held on Monday, August 14th at 7 pm, on 28.375 usb Topic: Have you done any portable operating this summer? Was it QRP or QRO? Any other details of your QSO? 28.375 is within the Technician's privileges so if you hold a tech or greater license, come join in on the fun! The net is open to all licensed hams and everyone is encouraged to participate regardless of affiliation I hope to hear everyone next Monday evening for the August net of the summer schedule 73, Ken ~ KD1KU From wb1dby at gmail.com Mon Aug 21 16:48:25 2023 From: wb1dby at gmail.com (Larry Krainson) Date: Mon, 21 Aug 2023 16:48:25 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] Need RFI Help? Message-ID: Need Help With RF Interference Issues ? If you have been experiencing RF interference there is a WMA resource available that's ready to assist you. Each section has established an RF Interference investigative team that can help identify and possibly remedy your problem. To initiate your request for help you can simply send an e- mail to k1yo at arrl.net with your contact information and a description of the problem and anything you may have already tried. A member of the WMA RFI team will contact you with directions on how to initiate the formal request for assistance. This then may require several steps / tasks on your part which provide us with essential information to guide further investigative processes. Additionally, helpful information can be found on our RFI Troubleshooting Guide online at: https://nediv.arrl.org/rfi-troubleshooting-guide/ We are ready to help - just give us a call !! Vy 73, Your WMA RFI Team Greg WA1JXR Barry W1HFN Najm AB1ZA Bob K1YO (Team Lead) From nt1k at nt1k.com Thu Aug 24 08:44:27 2023 From: nt1k at nt1k.com (Jeffrey Bail - NT1K) Date: Thu, 24 Aug 2023 08:44:27 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] Roof Climber / Antenna Installer? Message-ID: Just curious if anyone in the West Springfield area knows a roofer (that knows a thing or two about antennas) or someone willing to get up on my roof and swap out my Mosley CL-33 with a Force 12 C3? My CL-33 died a few years ago (SWR is all over the place) and haven't done much radio from my QTH since. Thinking water damage or bugs in the trap. Got a deal on a trapless beam that needs some minor repairs. While doing the repairs I'd like to line someone up as I'm not comfortable on getting on my roof. It's a steep pitch and I'd like to avoid as much wear and tear on the roof as possible. I'll provide a ladder if needed. https://i.imgur.com/cc9lCFS.jpg Any suggestions? - Jeff (NT1K) From wb1dby at gmail.com Thu Aug 24 15:07:55 2023 From: wb1dby at gmail.com (Larry Krainson) Date: Thu, 24 Aug 2023 15:07:55 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] HamXpo This Weekend! Message-ID: The HamXpo is being held in Marlboro, MA Friday through Sunday. The big activity day is Saturday. There will be a big flea market, multiple EMCOMM trailers on display, unique and interesting vendors, lots of forums on all sorts of interesting subjects, find the foxboxes hidden by 2 clubs, and much more. This is the address: Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center 181 Boston Post Road W Marlborough, MA 01752 Here is the website for a forum list and info: www.hamXposition.org I hope to see you there! From wb1dby at gmail.com Mon Aug 28 20:11:29 2023 From: wb1dby at gmail.com (Larry Krainson) Date: Mon, 28 Aug 2023 20:11:29 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] The Ham Radio Booth at the Big E needs you! Message-ID: We are in need of Volunteers for the Ham Radio booth. The ooth runs from Sept 15 through Oct 1st. Can you sign up for a 12 hour day or a 6 hour session? For those that are thinking of signing up and want to see what days and times are free, here is a link to look: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DDCWCmbaZxPVX8XVTqJxz0SZQMEOGmwRgugm08t0Sgo/edit?usp=sharing The dates in green are locked and full/not available. All the rest are open dates and volunteers are needed. There are just 17 days until the opening day of the Big E and we need you to volunteer. Here is the signup link: https://bit.ly/45Cv6mn Thank you for your participation! Larry, W1AST From wb1dby at gmail.com Thu Aug 31 19:43:30 2023 From: wb1dby at gmail.com (Larry Krainson) Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2023 19:43:30 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] Club meeting next Friday the 8th Message-ID: The September HCRA club meeting is on Friday, September 8th. NOT TOMORROW. Hope trip see everyone next Friday! Larry, W1AST