From wb1dby at gmail.com Thu Feb 2 08:52:08 2023 From: wb1dby at gmail.com (Larry Krainson) Date: Thu, 2 Feb 2023 08:52:08 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] If you can not make Friday's in Person Meeting - Joins us via Zoom Message-ID: If you can not make tomorrows HCRA meeting in person, please join us via Zoom. Friday, Feb 3rd at 7:30 pm. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84506149620?pwd=ditDWERSUFVmOUt2RFgwTXlWWmM5UT09 Meeting ID: 845 0614 9620 Passcode: 678605 One tap mobile +13017158592,,84506149620#,,,,*678605# US (Washington DC) +13052241968,,84506149620#,,,,*678605# US Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 305 224 1968 US +1 309 205 3325 US +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 931 3860 US +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 689 278 1000 US +1 719 359 4580 US +1 253 205 0468 US +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 360 209 5623 US +1 386 347 5053 US +1 507 473 4847 US +1 564 217 2000 US +1 669 444 9171 US +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 845 0614 9620 Passcode: 678605 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbmeHjKcz4 From kd1ku at yahoo.com Fri Feb 3 15:55:50 2023 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2023 15:55:50 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] In-person Meeting Changed to Zoom References: <63218a8b-350a-68ce-0bd3-40c1b5dc136d.ref@yahoo.com> Message-ID: <63218a8b-350a-68ce-0bd3-40c1b5dc136d@yahoo.com> Taking into account the dangerous weather temperatures that are predicted for tonight, the HCRA meeting will be ONLY on Zoom. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84506149620?pwd=ditDWERSUFVmOUt2RFgwTXlWWmM5UT09 The in-person meeting portion has been canceled. We are taking everyone's safety into consideration with this decision. I hope to see everyone on zoom tonight. The HCRA Board From kd1ku at yahoo.com Sun Feb 5 16:56:30 2023 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Sun, 5 Feb 2023 16:56:30 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] Next HCRA 10 Meter Net Date References: <3be204d2-d8c0-6dbe-c914-f027253df8c9.ref@yahoo.com> Message-ID: <3be204d2-d8c0-6dbe-c914-f027253df8c9@yahoo.com> The next HCRA 10 meter net will be held on Monday, 2/6/23 at 7 pm, on 28.375 usb Topic: How do you QSL? Direct, Bureau, LOTW, eQsl? Also, do you know HCRA offers Outgoing QSL Service? 28.375 is within the Technician's license privileges so if you have a tech or greater license, come join in on the fun! All licensed hams are invited to participate regardless of affiliation or location. Everyone is welcome! Hope to hear everyone on Monday! 73, Ken ~ KD1KU From kd1ku at yahoo.com Mon Feb 6 10:28:52 2023 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Mon, 6 Feb 2023 10:28:52 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] Reminder: HCRA 10 meter net is tonight 2/6 at 7pm, 28.375 References: <57c6cc36-cde7-e84d-abf0-b0a3ce4f275e.ref@yahoo.com> Message-ID: <57c6cc36-cde7-e84d-abf0-b0a3ce4f275e@yahoo.com> Reminder: The next HCRA 10 meter net is tonight, Monday, 2/6 at 7 pm, on 28.375 usb Topic: How do you QSL? Direct? Bureau? LOTW? eQSL? Also, do you know HCRA offers Outgoing QSL Service? 28.375 is within the Technician's license privileges so if you have a tech or greater license, come join in on the fun! All licensed hams are invited to participate regardless of affiliation or location. Everyone is welcome! Hope to hear everyone this evening! 73, Ken ~ KD1KU From paulkelliher at comcast.net Wed Feb 8 19:27:04 2023 From: paulkelliher at comcast.net (Paul Kelliher) Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2023 19:27:04 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] 3Y0J Message-ID: <92D679D8-639F-44BC-A144-4C5595A7E519@comcast.net> Workable on 10.115 up right now! Just got him. Sent from my iPad From bob.lobley59 at gmail.com Wed Feb 8 21:56:15 2023 From: bob.lobley59 at gmail.com (Bob Lobley) Date: Thu, 9 Feb 2023 02:56:15 +0000 Subject: [HCRA] 3Y0J In-Reply-To: <92D679D8-639F-44BC-A144-4C5595A7E519@comcast.net> References: <92D679D8-639F-44BC-A144-4C5595A7E519@comcast.net> Message-ID: I tried, but don?t know CW. Would have been cool to catch that rare DX QTH! Get Outlook for iOS ________________________________ From: hcra-bounces at mailman.qth.net on behalf of Paul Kelliher Sent: Wednesday, February 8, 2023 7:27:04 PM To: HCRA Email List Subject: [HCRA] 3Y0J ______________________________________________ -------Hampden County Radio Association------- -----------e-mail list (reflector)------------- ______________________________________________ Workable on 10.115 up right now! Just got him. Sent from my iPad ______________________________________________________________ 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 edwin.moralez at me.com Thu Feb 9 07:31:48 2023 From: edwin.moralez at me.com (Edwin Moralez) Date: Thu, 9 Feb 2023 07:31:48 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] 3Y0J In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <3E043E0D-FA43-40C9-B418-419398DB0F7A@me.com> Happy Hunting, It sounds like a wonderful experience with your DX expedition. My only hope is phone for now, more of a reason to get up to speed in CW and digital. Thanks for sharing 73 Ez > On Feb 8, 2023, at 21:56, Bob Lobley wrote: > > ?______________________________________________ > -------Hampden County Radio Association------- > -----------e-mail list (reflector)------------- > ______________________________________________ > I tried, but don?t know CW. Would have been cool to catch that rare DX QTH! > > Get Outlook for iOS > ________________________________ > From: hcra-bounces at mailman.qth.net on behalf of Paul Kelliher > Sent: Wednesday, February 8, 2023 7:27:04 PM > To: HCRA Email List > Subject: [HCRA] 3Y0J > > ______________________________________________ > -------Hampden County Radio Association------- > -----------e-mail list (reflector)------------- > ______________________________________________ > Workable on 10.115 up right now! Just got him. > > Sent from my iPad > ______________________________________________________________ > 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 kd1ku at yahoo.com Sat Feb 11 08:57:07 2023 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Sat, 11 Feb 2023 08:57:07 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] Next HCRA 10 Meter Net, Monday, 2/6 References: Message-ID: The next HCRA 10 meter net will be held on Monday, 2/13 at 7 pm, on 28.375 usb Topic: Do you battle RFI in your shack? What tools do you use to reduce or eliminate the noise? 28.375 is within the Technician's license privileges so if you have a tech or greater license, come join in on the fun! All licensed hams are invited to participate regardless of affiliation or location. Everyone is welcome! Hope to hear everyone on Monday! 73, Ken ~ KD1KU From kd1ku at yahoo.com Sat Feb 11 09:26:39 2023 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Sat, 11 Feb 2023 09:26:39 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] March Zero Beat Deadline References: <93e4fba3-bb00-28bf-c78c-3e9f02c3e693.ref@yahoo.com> Message-ID: <93e4fba3-bb00-28bf-c78c-3e9f02c3e693@yahoo.com> Happy Saturday! The deadline for the March issue of Zero Beat is February 15th. If you have any submissions or articles please have them to me by the 15th unless prior arrangements are made. Once again I'm looking for someone who would like to have his or her shack featured in the "Show your Shack" segment. Just take a few photos of your shack with a brief description of whats in the photos. Whether you have one radio or 10, be proud of your shack and let everyone know! Please send to: kd1ku at yahoo.com 73, Ken ~ KD1KU Zero Beat Editor From kd1ku at yahoo.com Mon Feb 13 10:50:32 2023 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2023 10:50:32 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] Reminder: HCRA 10 meter net is tonight 2/13 at 7pm, 28.375 References: <7868a273-dbba-b5fc-9682-d437f6bf552f.ref@yahoo.com> Message-ID: <7868a273-dbba-b5fc-9682-d437f6bf552f@yahoo.com> Reminder: The next HCRA 10 meter net is tonight, Monday, 2/13 at 7 pm, on 28.375 usb Topic: Do you battle RFI in your shack? What did you do to reduce or eliminate the noise? All licensed hams are invited to participate regardless of affiliation or location. Everyone is welcome! Hope to hear everyone this evening! 73, Ken ~ KD1KU From k1yym at protonmail.com Wed Feb 15 12:11:52 2023 From: k1yym at protonmail.com (John K1YYM) Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2023 17:11:52 +0000 Subject: [HCRA] Vacuum tubes available Message-ID: My wife is in a Facebook group where someone posted the following: "My husband would like to give these (pre-transistor) electronic tubes to a Ham radio club if there is such a group in the area. Anyone have connections? Easy porch pickup in Baystate Village" I can't post an image on this mailing list, but if you're interested I can send an email directly to you with the picture that she posted. John John K1YYM LICW No. 1841 SKCC No. 24622 hcra.org Sent from [ProtonMail](https://protonmail.com), encrypted email based in Switzerland. From radio59electric at aol.com Wed Feb 15 12:24:04 2023 From: radio59electric at aol.com (radio59electric) Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2023 12:24:04 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] Vacuum tubes available In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <614207773.658388.1676481851513@aol.com> I would be interested, radio59electric at aol.comSent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone -------- Original message --------From: John K1YYM via HCRA Date: 2/15/23 12:12 PM (GMT-05:00) To: HCRA at mailman.qth.net Subject: [HCRA] Vacuum tubes available ______________________________________________-------Hampden County Radio Association------------------e-mail list (reflector)-------------______________________________________________My wife is in a Facebook group where someone posted the following:"My husband would like to give these (pre-transistor) electronic tubes to a Ham radio club if there is such a group in the area. Anyone have connections? Easy porch pickup in Baystate Village"I can't post an image on this mailing list, but if you're interested I can send an email directly to you with the picture that she posted.JohnJohn K1YYMLICW No. 1841SKCC No. 24622hcra.orgSent from [ProtonMail](https://protonmail.com), encrypted email based in Switzerland.______________________________________________________________HCRA mailing listHome: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/hcraHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htmPost: mailto:HCRA at mailman.qth.netThis list hosted by: http://www.qsl.netPlease help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html From wb1dby at gmail.com Wed Feb 15 15:31:38 2023 From: wb1dby at gmail.com (Larry Krainson) Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2023 15:31:38 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] New England Town Hall Message-ID: Phil Temples K9HI, our Assistant Directors, and I will hold our next New England Division Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, February 23rd, at 7 pm ET. The purpose of the meeting will be to provide you with an ARRL update, get your thoughts on what we should be focusing on, and answer any questions you might have about the ARRL and what we are doing on behalf of ARRL members here in New England. We plan to spend a good deal of our time together answering your questions. If you'd like to send us a question in advance, you can do so via an email to ab1oc at arrl.org, or you can just plan to ask your questions during the Town Hall Meeting. We will hold our Town Hall Meeting via a Zoom Webinar. You can get your personal link to join the Town Hall Meeting via the following link (paste the link in your browser to register) ? https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-4QVGZj_THG1VXImuTnazQ After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. We hope to see you on February 23rd! -------------------------------------------------------------------- ARRL New England Division Director: Fred Kemmerer, AB1OC ab1oc at arrl.org From wb1dby at gmail.com Thu Feb 16 17:37:55 2023 From: wb1dby at gmail.com (Larry Krainson) Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2023 17:37:55 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] ARRL DX Contest this weekend Message-ID: Have some fun and work lots of DX: ARRL Inter. DX Contest, CW: 0000Z, Feb 18 to 2400Z, Feb 19 Geographic Focus: United States/Canada Participation: Worldwide Awards: Worldwide Mode: CW Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m Classes: Single Op All Band (QRP/Low/High) Single Op Single Band (QRP/Low/High) Single Op Unlimited All Band (QRP/Low/High) Single Op Unlimited Single Band (QRP/Low/High) Single Op Overlay: (Youth) Multi-Single (Low/High) Multi-Two Multi-Multi Max power: HP: 1500 watts LP: 100 watts -- NEW lower limit QRP: 5 watts Exchange: W/VE: RST + (state/province) non-W/VE: RST + power Work stations: Once per band QSO Points: 3 points per QSO Multipliers: W/VE: Each DXCC country once per band Non-W/VE: Each state, District of Columbia, VE province/territory once per band Score Calculation: Total score = total QSO points x total mults Submit logs by: 2359Z February 26, 2023 E-mail logs to: (none) Upload log at: http://contest-log-submission.arrl.org Mail logs to: ARRL Intl DX Contest, CW ARRL 225 Main St. Newington, CT 06111 USA Find rules at: http://www.arrl.org/arrl-dx From k1nz at arrl.net Thu Feb 16 17:57:38 2023 From: k1nz at arrl.net (Nick Maslon - K1NZ) Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2023 17:57:38 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] ARRL DX Contest this weekend In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Just a reminder, you don't need to convert the myriad of cut numbers you'll hear this weekend. Just log what they send! For more info: http://www.arrl.org/contest-update-issues?issue=2020-02-05 73, Nick K1NZ On the Droid. On Thu, Feb 16, 2023, 17:38 Larry Krainson wrote: > ______________________________________________ > -------Hampden County Radio Association------- > -----------e-mail list (reflector)------------- > ______________________________________________ > Have some fun and work lots of DX: > > ARRL Inter. DX Contest, CW: 0000Z, Feb 18 to 2400Z, Feb 19 > Geographic Focus: United States/Canada > Participation: Worldwide > Awards: Worldwide > Mode: CW > Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m > Classes: Single Op All Band (QRP/Low/High) > Single Op Single Band (QRP/Low/High) > Single Op Unlimited All Band (QRP/Low/High) > Single Op Unlimited Single Band (QRP/Low/High) > Single Op Overlay: (Youth) > Multi-Single (Low/High) > Multi-Two > Multi-Multi > Max power: HP: 1500 watts > LP: 100 watts -- NEW lower limit > QRP: 5 watts > Exchange: W/VE: RST + (state/province) > non-W/VE: RST + power > Work stations: Once per band > QSO Points: 3 points per QSO > Multipliers: W/VE: Each DXCC country once per band > Non-W/VE: Each state, District of Columbia, VE > province/territory once per band > Score Calculation: Total score = total QSO points x total mults > Submit logs by: 2359Z February 26, 2023 > E-mail logs to: (none) > Upload log at: http://contest-log-submission.arrl.org > Mail logs to: ARRL Intl DX Contest, CW > ARRL > 225 Main St. > Newington, CT 06111 > USA > Find rules at: http://www.arrl.org/arrl-dx > ______________________________________________________________ > 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 Fri Feb 17 15:00:20 2023 From: wb1dby at gmail.com (Larry Krainson) Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2023 15:00:20 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] Older ham looking for a ride to meetings Message-ID: Les, K1DNX lives off Plumtree Road in Springfield and is looking for a ride to and from the HCRA meetings. Is there anyone that can provide a ride for him? Please let me know. 73, 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 smpvs at hotmail.com Fri Feb 17 22:11:18 2023 From: smpvs at hotmail.com (Steve Berian) Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2023 03:11:18 +0000 Subject: [HCRA] Older ham looking for a ride to meetings In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hi Larry I can, advise address. Steve B Get Outlook for Android ________________________________ From: hcra-bounces at mailman.qth.net on behalf of Larry Krainson Sent: Friday, February 17, 2023 3:00:20 PM To: HCRA Email List Subject: [HCRA] Older ham looking for a ride to meetings ______________________________________________ -------Hampden County Radio Association------- -----------e-mail list (reflector)------------- ______________________________________________ Les, K1DNX lives off Plumtree Road in Springfield and is looking for a ride to and from the HCRA meetings. Is there anyone that can provide a ride for him? Please let me know. 73, Larry, W1AST - ARRL WMA Affiliated Club Coordinator - HCRA President - Visit my Ham Radio club website at: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hcra.org%2F&data=05%7C01%7C%7C4093a973de504c352e5c08db1121bdc0%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638122608835261392%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=UmhV2uSPTAztT0bfAmkvg1R04PkQmOVGk1brCEGqLSw%3D&reserved=0 - 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 ______________________________________________________________ HCRA mailing list Home: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmailman.qth.net%2Fmailman%2Flistinfo%2Fhcra&data=05%7C01%7C%7C4093a973de504c352e5c08db1121bdc0%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638122608835418623%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=9gG8f9KPFIWnfTFq%2BfiHQ6mxRJ%2FWDHbCukAuvYtWw5s%3D&reserved=0 Help: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmailman.qth.net%2Fmmfaq.htm&data=05%7C01%7C%7C4093a973de504c352e5c08db1121bdc0%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638122608835418623%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=YbqacSpNaAnsKrokps5j5Q9kmfJD%2BYGiNEIbQq1jiVY%3D&reserved=0 Post: mailto:HCRA at mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.qsl.net%2F&data=05%7C01%7C%7C4093a973de504c352e5c08db1121bdc0%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638122608835418623%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=NKa3f5VLcIbK6RnGkHpcy2hTU9qCuViluS2Vl9iQe8U%3D&reserved=0 Please help support this email list: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.qsl.net%2Fdonate.html&data=05%7C01%7C%7C4093a973de504c352e5c08db1121bdc0%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638122608835418623%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=lrkwTnEZWwfhyIjp%2FqHaSBYTnYPDyFI6L8yc1ljmW%2FM%3D&reserved=0 From wb1dby at gmail.com Sun Feb 19 18:08:38 2023 From: wb1dby at gmail.com (Larry Krainson) Date: Sun, 19 Feb 2023 18:08:38 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] Share The Knowledge Link for Tuesday Message-ID: This Tuesday at 7 pm starts the Share The Knowledge, Part one on Inexpensive tools for the Ham Operator. Pre-meeting chat starts at 6:50 pm. I hope you will join us. Here is the Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84974004235?pwd=OHk2TTlOY0VrOE5DMmNsemNzWU5Bdz09 Meeting ID: 849 7400 4235 Passcode: 906982 One tap mobile +19292056099,,84974004235#,,,,*906982# US (New York) +13017158592,,84974004235#,,,,*906982# US (Washington DC) Dial by your location +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 305 224 1968 US +1 309 205 3325 US +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 931 3860 US +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 360 209 5623 US +1 386 347 5053 US +1 507 473 4847 US +1 564 217 2000 US +1 669 444 9171 US +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 689 278 1000 US +1 719 359 4580 US +1 253 205 0468 US Meeting ID: 849 7400 4235 Passcode: 906982 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kCtwZMOiO From kd1ku at yahoo.com Sun Feb 19 20:49:59 2023 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Sun, 19 Feb 2023 20:49:59 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] The Next HCRA 10 Meter Net References: <8da64190-40f8-06f5-e90c-5d1b68cea7ea.ref@yahoo.com> Message-ID: <8da64190-40f8-06f5-e90c-5d1b68cea7ea@yahoo.com> The next HCRA 10 meter net will be held on Monday, 2/20/23 at 7 pm, on 28.375 usb Topic: What piece or pieces of equipment would you love to add to your shack? 28.375 is within the Technician's license privileges so if you hold a technician or greater license, come join in on the fun! All licensed hams are invited to participate regardless of affiliation or location. Everyone is welcome! Hope to hear you on Monday evening! 73, Ken ~ KD1KU From kd1ku at yahoo.com Mon Feb 20 10:17:17 2023 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2023 10:17:17 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] Reminder: HCRA 10 meter net is tonight 2/20 at 7pm, 28.375 References: Message-ID: Reminder: The next HCRA 10 meter net is tonight, Monday, 2/20 at 7 pm, on 28.375 usb Topic: What piece or pieces of equipment would you love to add to your shack? All licensed hams are invited to participate regardless of affiliation or location. Everyone is welcome! Hope to hear everyone this evening! 73, Ken ~ KD1KU From wb1dby at gmail.com Tue Feb 21 16:21:57 2023 From: wb1dby at gmail.com (Larry Krainson) Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2023 16:21:57 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] reminder about tonight's HCRA Share The Knowledge Message-ID: 7 pm on Zoom. HCRA Mini Meeting on Useful Tools for the Radio Amateur by Bob, K1YO Pre meeting chat opens at 6:50 pm Meeting open to everyone! https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84974004235?pwd=OHk2TTlOY0VrOE5DMmNsemNzWU5Bdz09 Meeting ID: 849 7400 4235 Passcode: 906982 One tap mobile +19292056099,,84974004235#,,,,*906982# US (New York) +13017158592,,84974004235#,,,,*906982# US (Washington DC) Dial by your location +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 305 224 1968 US +1 309 205 3325 US +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 931 3860 US +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 360 209 5623 US +1 386 347 5053 US +1 507 473 4847 US +1 564 217 2000 US +1 669 444 9171 US +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 689 278 1000 US +1 719 359 4580 US +1 253 205 0468 US Meeting ID: 849 7400 4235 Passcode: 906982 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kCtwZMOiO From kd1ku at yahoo.com Wed Feb 22 00:56:36 2023 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2023 00:56:36 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] New England Division Town Hall Meeting - Feb 23rd, 7 pm References: <784e4c59-cd2f-ae18-767d-d0bff7c87d5f.ref@yahoo.com> Message-ID: <784e4c59-cd2f-ae18-767d-d0bff7c87d5f@yahoo.com> Phil Temples K9HI, our Assistant Directors, and I will hold our next New England Division Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, February 23rd, at 7 pm ET. The purpose of the meeting will be to provide you with an ARRL update, get your thoughts on what we should be focusing on, and answer any questions you might have about the ARRL and what we are doing on behalf of ARRL members here in New England. We plan to spend a good deal of our time together answering your questions. If you'd like to send us a question in advance, you can do so via an email to ab1oc at arrl.org, or you can just plan to ask your questions during the Town Hall Meeting. We will hold our Town Hall Meeting via a Zoom Webinar. You can get your personal link to join the Town Hall Meeting via the following link (paste the link in your browser to register) ? https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-4QVGZj_THG1VXImuTnazQ After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. We hope to see you on February 23rd! ARRL New England Division Director: Fred Kemmerer, AB1OC ab1oc at arrl.org Ken, KD1KU HCRA Zero Beat Editor From wb1dby at gmail.com Thu Feb 23 15:11:27 2023 From: wb1dby at gmail.com (Larry Krainson) Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2023 15:11:27 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] CQ 60m SSB Contest this weekend Message-ID: Fun on the air Geographic Focus: Worldwide Participation: Worldwide Awards: Worldwide Mode: SSB Bands: 160m Only Classes: Single Op (QRP/Low/High) Single Op Assisted (Low/High) Multi-Op (High) Max operating hours: Single Op: 30 hours Multi-Op: 40 hours Max power: HP: 1500 watts LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts Exchange: W/VE: RS + (state/province) DX: RS + CQ Zone QSO Points: 2 points per QSO with own country 5 points per QSO with other countries on same continent 10 points per QSO with other continents 5 points per QSO with maritime mobile Multipliers: Each US state + DC (excluding KH6/KL7) Each VE province Each DXCC+WAE country (including KH6/KL7) Score Calculation: Total score = total QSO points x total mults Submit logs by: 2200Z March 3, 2023 E-mail logs to: (none) Upload log at: https://www.cq160.com/logcheck/ Mail logs to: (none) Find rules at: http://www.cq160.com/rules.htm From kd1ku at yahoo.com Sat Feb 25 00:25:46 2023 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Sat, 25 Feb 2023 00:25:46 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] Next HCRA 10 Meter Net References: <4d4928ca-fee8-668f-8b91-1f032b31834b.ref@yahoo.com> Message-ID: <4d4928ca-fee8-668f-8b91-1f032b31834b@yahoo.com> The next HCRA 10-meter net will be held on Monday, 2/27 at 7 pm, on 28.375 usb Topic: How long have you been a ham and how many and what HF rigs have you had since first licensed? 28.375 is within the Technician's license privileges so if you hold a technician or greater license, come join in on the fun! All licensed hams are invited to participate regardless of affiliation or location. Everyone is welcome! Let's make this the biggest net yet, see Ya'll on Monday evening! 73, Ken ~ KD1KU From kd1ku at yahoo.com Mon Feb 27 00:53:56 2023 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2023 00:53:56 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] Your March Zero Beat for your Viewing Pleasure! References: Message-ID: Here is your March 2023 Zero Beat for your viewing pleasure! The link below will open the Zero Beat page on hcra.org where you can download it or view it directly. http://www.hcra.org/zero-beat-2022/ The following links will allow you to download Zero Beat to your computer or open it directly for viewing. Download Zero Beat: http://www.hcra.org/zb/download.php?file=march23.pdf Open Zero Beat for viewing: http://www.hcra.org/zb/march23.pdf 73, Ken ~ KD1KU Zero Beat Editor From kd1ku at yahoo.com Mon Feb 27 10:31:43 2023 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2023 10:31:43 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] Reminder, The HCRA 10 Meter Net is Tonight! References: <747229fb-b7e9-3cfb-3ba8-9504ad4a6eb8.ref@yahoo.com> Message-ID: <747229fb-b7e9-3cfb-3ba8-9504ad4a6eb8@yahoo.com> Reminder: The next HCRA 10 meter net is tonight, Monday evening, 2/27 at 7 pm, on 28.375 usb Topic:? How long have you been a ham and how many and what HF rigs have you had since first licensed? C'mon out and join in on the fun! All licensed hams are invited to participate regardless of affiliation or location. Everyone is welcome! Hope to hear everyone this evening! 73, Ken ~ KD1KU From wb1dby at gmail.com Mon Feb 27 18:37:23 2023 From: wb1dby at gmail.com (Larry Krainson) Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2023 18:37:23 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] Share The Knowledge for Tuesday, Feb 28th Message-ID: The last Share The Knowledge for February is tomorrow/Tuesday the 28th at 7:00 pm. Bob, K1YO will continue his talk on Useful tools for the everyday ham. He plans to continue where he ended last week talking about the VNA and other not too expensive but very useful tools. Everyone is welcome to join us on Zoom: The pre-meeting chat starts at 6:50 pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81172992428?pwd=emoxeko1QkVaVUloekNkMzhBeUhzZz09 I hope to see you on! Larry, W1AST - From wb1dby at gmail.com Tue Feb 28 10:54:39 2023 From: wb1dby at gmail.com (Larry Krainson) Date: Tue, 28 Feb 2023 10:54:39 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] Tonight's Share The Knowledge Message-ID: The last Share The Knowledge for February is tonight at 7:00 pm.The pre-meeting chat starts at 6:50 pm Bob, K1YO will continue his talk on Useful tools for the everyday ham such as the Nano VNA and others. He plans to continue where he ended last week talking about the VNA and other not too expensive but very useful tools. Everyone is welcome to join us on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81172992428?pwd=emoxeko1QkVaVUloekNkMzhBeUhzZz09 JOIN US!