From wb1dby at gmail.com Wed Mar 1 19:38:54 2023 From: wb1dby at gmail.com (Larry Krainson) Date: Wed, 1 Mar 2023 19:38:54 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] Friday Night HCRA Meeting In Person & on Zoom Message-ID: Join us this Friday, March 3rd for an in person HCRA meeting at Holyoke Hospital Auxiliary Room. Doors open at 7 pm and the meeting starts at 7:30 pm We will learn about a DxPedition to Bora Bora! Everyone is welcome, you do not have to be a member to attend. If you re still feeling Covid unsafe, then join us via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88528442750?pwd=UUpvdXdtcXZuY0JzYjhYdlVFNUY0QT09 I hope to see you in person! 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 wb1dby at gmail.com Fri Mar 3 16:55:22 2023 From: wb1dby at gmail.com (Larry Krainson) Date: Fri, 3 Mar 2023 16:55:22 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] Don't forget tonight's HCRA Meeting Message-ID: Doors open at 7pm and the meeting starts at 7:30 pm. Hope to see you there! Larry, W1AST - From wb1dby at gmail.com Sat Mar 4 17:07:36 2023 From: wb1dby at gmail.com (Larry Krainson) Date: Sat, 4 Mar 2023 17:07:36 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] Last Nights Speakers personal blog link Message-ID: Last night AB1OC talked about his station design and mentioned his blog. Here is the link for some interesting and fun reading: https://stationproject.blog The video for last night's HCRA meeting will be up later this week on HCRA.org From kd1ku at yahoo.com Sun Mar 5 16:30:12 2023 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Sun, 5 Mar 2023 16:30:12 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] Reminder, The HCRA 10 Meter Net is Tonight! In-Reply-To: <747229fb-b7e9-3cfb-3ba8-9504ad4a6eb8.ref@yahoo.com> References: <747229fb-b7e9-3cfb-3ba8-9504ad4a6eb8.ref@yahoo.com> Message-ID: ______________________________________________ -------Hampden County Radio Association------- -----------e-mail list (reflector)------------- ______________________________________________ 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 ______________________________________________________________ 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 Sun Mar 5 16:43:25 2023 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Sun, 5 Mar 2023 16:43:25 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] The Next HCRA 10 Meter Net References: <3a927409-468d-518d-c0bc-6f08714c1855.ref@yahoo.com> Message-ID: <3a927409-468d-518d-c0bc-6f08714c1855@yahoo.com> The next HCRA 10 meter net will be held on Monday, 3/5/23 at 7 pm, on 28.375 usb Topic: Did you go to the MTARA Hamfest last Saturday? If so, what did you buy or sell? 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. All hams are encouraged to participate!!! Hope to hear you on Monday evening! 73, Ken ~ KD1KU From kd1ku at yahoo.com Mon Mar 6 09:34:16 2023 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Mon, 6 Mar 2023 09:34:16 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] Reminder: Next 10 Meter Net is Tonight at 7pm References: Message-ID: Reminder: The next HCRA 10 meter net is tonight, Monday, 3/6 at 7 pm, on 28.375 usb Topic: Did you go to the MTARA Hamfest last Saturday? If so, what did you buy or sell? 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. All hams are encouraged to participate! Hope to hear you on the air Monday evening! 73, Ken ~ KD1KU From kd1ku at yahoo.com Thu Mar 9 23:43:20 2023 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2023 23:43:20 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] Zero Beat April Deadline References: Message-ID: ??? The deadline for articles or submissions for the April Zero Beat is March 15th. Please have any suggestions to me by the 15th, unless prior arrangements are made. I have someone for the April "Share Your Shack" segment, but I'm in need of someone else for the May issue. Please send a few photos of your shack, antennas, etc., and a brief description of what's in the pictures. Please send any articles or "Share Your Shack" to kd1ku at yahoo.com 73, Ken - KD1KU Zero Beat Editor From kd1ku at yahoo.com Sat Mar 11 14:51:38 2023 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Sat, 11 Mar 2023 14:51:38 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] Next HCRA 10 Meter Net Date In-Reply-To: <3a927409-468d-518d-c0bc-6f08714c1855.ref@yahoo.com> References: <3a927409-468d-518d-c0bc-6f08714c1855.ref@yahoo.com> Message-ID: The next HCRA 10-meter net will be on Monday, 3/13 at 7 pm, on 28.375 USB Topic: What are you running for HF antennas? Do you have a tower? How tall? Wires? Inquiring minds want to know! 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. I hope to hear everyone next Monday! 73, Ken ~ KD1KU From wb1dby at gmail.com Mon Mar 13 09:12:05 2023 From: wb1dby at gmail.com (Larry Krainson) Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2023 09:12:05 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] New Share The Knowledge tomorrow/Tuesday Night - Join us! Message-ID: You are invited to join the HCRA for the latest Share The Knowledge session on Zoom to learn about Modern RTTY as presented by Juergen, NV1Q. The meeting starts at 7:00 pm with pre-meeting chat open 10 minutes prior. All are invited: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83967751507?pwd=dkhNd1pjOEZjd1lxcDFZc1IyT0F0UT09 Meeting ID: 839 6775 1507 Passcode: 916502 One tap mobile +19292056099,,83967751507#,,,,*916502# US (New York) +13017158592,,83967751507#,,,,*916502# 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 +1 689 278 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: 839 6775 1507 Passcode: 916502 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kzGskOmtW From kd1ku at yahoo.com Mon Mar 13 10:33:03 2023 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2023 10:33:03 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] Reminder: 10 Meter Net is Tonight at 7pm In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <88353ba4-f35f-6ba9-a169-2858388d116a@yahoo.com> Reminder: The HCRA 10 meter net is tonight, Monday, 3/13 at 7 pm, on 28.375 usb Topic: What are you running for HF antennas? Do you have a tower? How tall? Wire antennas? Inquiring minds want to know! 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. All hams are encouraged to participate! Hope to hear you on the air Monday evening! 73, Ken ~ KD1KU From kd1ku at yahoo.com Mon Mar 13 10:56:21 2023 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2023 10:56:21 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] Reminder: Next 10 Meter Net is Tonight at 7pm In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <9f61987b-ac29-44fa-961c-e3a11a634218@yahoo.com> Correction: The 10 meter net date is 3/13, tonight at 7pm 73, Ken - KD1KU Zero Beat Editor Hampden County Radio Association Visit hcra.org Get BlueMail for Android On Mar 6, 2023, 9:34 AM, at 9:34 AM, "Ken, KD1KU" wrote: > >Reminder: >The next HCRA 10 meter net is tonight, Monday, 3/6 at 7 pm, on 28.375 >usb > >Topic: Did you go to the MTARA Hamfest last Saturday? If so, what did >you buy or sell? > >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. > >All hams are encouraged to participate! > >Hope to hear you on the air Monday evening! >73, Ken ~ KD1KU From wb1dby at gmail.com Tue Mar 14 17:48:50 2023 From: wb1dby at gmail.com (Larry Krainson) Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2023 17:48:50 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] Tonight's Share The Knowledge Reminder Message-ID: Reminding everyone that we have a Share The KNowledge mini meeting tonight at 7 pm on Zoom. The subject is Modern RTTY as presented by Juergen, NV1Q Pre meeting chat is 10 minutes before the meeting starts. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83967751507?pwd=dkhNd1pjOEZjd1lxcDFZc1IyT0F0UT09 Meeting ID: 839 6775 1507 Passcode: 916502 One tap mobile +19292056099,,83967751507#,,,,*916502# US (New York) +13017158592,,83967751507#,,,,*916502# 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 +1 689 278 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: 839 6775 1507 Passcode: 916502 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kzGskOmtW Hope to see you on! From kd1ku at yahoo.com Sat Mar 18 11:59:26 2023 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Sat, 18 Mar 2023 11:59:26 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] The Next HCRA 10-Meter Net References: Message-ID: The next HCRA 10-meter net will be on Monday, 3/20 at 7 pm, on 28.375 USB Topic: What short bit of advice would you give to a new ham? 28.375 is within the Tech's license privileges so if you have a tech or greater license, join us for some fun!!! All licensed hams are invited to participate regardless of affiliation and/or location. Catch Y'all Next Monday! 73, Ken ~ KD1KU From kd1ku at yahoo.com Mon Mar 20 00:34:20 2023 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2023 00:34:20 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] Reminder: 10 Meter Net is Tonight at 7pm In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <62f10ca6-e2f6-2bde-6c1c-a0476015ee62@yahoo.com> Reminder: The HCRA 10 meter net is tonight, Monday, 3/20 at 7 pm, on 28.375 usb Topic: What short bit of advice would you give to a new ham? Guest Net Control is Larry, W1AST All licensed hams are invited to participate regardless of affiliation. All hams are encouraged to participate! Hope to hear everyone on the air tonight! 73, Ken ~ KD1KU From kd1ku at yahoo.com Sun Mar 26 11:26:39 2023 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Sun, 26 Mar 2023 11:26:39 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] The Next HCRA 10-Meter Net In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <720e5651-c54e-dff5-18fa-19378fbc1afb@yahoo.com> Join your fellow hams for the next HCRA 10-meter net on Monday, 3/27 at 7 pm, on 28.375 USB Topic: What modes would you like to learn about and use someday? 28.375 is within the Tech's license privileges so if you have a tech or greater license, join us for some fun! All licensed hams are welcome to participate regardless of affiliation See you Monday evening! 73, Ken ~ KD1KU From wb1dby at gmail.com Mon Mar 27 09:42:25 2023 From: wb1dby at gmail.com (Larry Krainson) Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2023 09:42:25 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] Share The Knowledge Message-ID: Join the HCRA Tuesday night, March 28th for another Share The Knowledge as we learn all about the YLRL. If you don't know what it is, you need to attend. If you do know what it is, attend and learn more. Anne, WB1ARU and Barbara, KC1KGS are the speakers. Time is 7:00 pm, pre meeting chat starts at 6:50 pm. I hope to see you on the meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84212172078?pwd=REhrTHA3QkNYWVpDUUIvOTVsVzBkdz09 Meeting ID: 842 1217 2078 Passcode: 160172 One tap mobile +13017158592,,84212172078#,,,,*160172# US (Washington DC) +13052241968,,84212172078#,,,,*160172# 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) +1 719 359 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) +1 689 278 1000 US Meeting ID: 842 1217 2078 Passcode: 160172 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kxNbkqX2u Larry, W1AST From kd1ku at yahoo.com Mon Mar 27 10:34:56 2023 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2023 10:34:56 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] Reminder: 10 meter net is tonight, Monday, 3/27 at 7 pm References: <3ec06b5a-15d2-87c0-5b16-3e42bd6f7422.ref@yahoo.com> Message-ID: <3ec06b5a-15d2-87c0-5b16-3e42bd6f7422@yahoo.com> Reminder: The HCRA 10 meter net is tonight, Monday, 3/27 at 7 pm, on 28.375 usb Topic: What modes would you like to learn about and use someday? 28.375 is within the Tech's license privileges so come join in on the fun! All licensed hams are invited to participate regardless of affiliation. Hope to hear you on the air Monday evening! 73, Ken ~ KD1KU From wb1dby at gmail.com Tue Mar 28 15:38:14 2023 From: wb1dby at gmail.com (Larry Krainson) Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2023 15:38:14 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] reminder of tonight's Share The Knowledge Message-ID: 7:00 pm start time, 6:50 pm open for pre-meeting chat. Subject: The YLRL all you want to know Open to everyone https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84212172078?pwd=REhrTHA3QkNYWVpDUUIvOTVsVzBkdz09 Meeting ID: 842 1217 2078 Passcode: 160172 One tap mobile +13017158592,,84212172078#,,,,*160172# US (Washington DC) +13052241968,,84212172078#,,,,*160172# 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) +1 719 359 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) +1 689 278 1000 US Meeting ID: 842 1217 2078 Passcode: 160172 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kxNbkqX2u From paulkelliher at comcast.net Fri Mar 31 09:44:02 2023 From: paulkelliher at comcast.net (PAUL KELLIHER) Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2023 09:44:02 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [HCRA] Outgoing QSL Cards Message-ID: <899072313.1729794.1680270242969@connect.xfinity.com> Good Morning Everyone, For those who may wish to send Outgoing QSL Cards through the bureau my next Target date for mailing to Newington is April 15th. Please feel free to contact me to arrange drop-off/pickup. Again, all instructions are on the HCRA website.so get those cards ready! 73, Paul NF1G From kd1ku at yahoo.com Fri Mar 31 23:55:51 2023 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2023 23:55:51 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] The Next HCRA 10-Meter Net, Monday 4/3/23 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: The next HCRA 10-meter net is, Monday, 4/3 at 7 pm, on 28.375 usb Topic: What do you do on the HF bands? Chase DX, Ragchew, Chase counties, states or whatnot? 28.375 is within the Tech's license privileges so come join in on the fun! All licensed hams are invited to participate regardless of affiliation. Hope to hear you on the air Monday evening! 73, Ken ~ KD1KU