From kd1ku at yahoo.com Mon May 1 11:50:55 2023 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Mon, 1 May 2023 11:50:55 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] Reminder: 10 Meter Net is Tonight In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Reminder: The HCRA 10 meter net is tonight, Monday, 5/1 at 7 pm, on 28.375 usb Topic: Now that the nicer weather is here, are you planning any portable operations? 28.375 is within the Technician's license privileges so if you hold a Tech or greater license, come join in on the fun! All licensed hams are invited to participate regardless of affiliation! Hope to hear everyone on Monday evening! 73, Ken ~ KD1KU From wb1dby at gmail.com Tue May 2 08:05:26 2023 From: wb1dby at gmail.com (Larry Krainson) Date: Tue, 2 May 2023 08:05:26 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] NEQP Message-ID: If you participate in the NEQP this weekend, please list your club as the Hampden County Radio Association Last year just 2 members from the HCRA submitted their logs and listed the HCRA. Let's see if we can increase that by a large amount this year! I hope to hear you on the air! 73 Larry, W1AST From wb1dby at gmail.com Tue May 2 18:49:52 2023 From: wb1dby at gmail.com (Larry Krainson) Date: Tue, 2 May 2023 18:49:52 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] Coffee and Donuts at Fridays Meeting Message-ID: W1AEZ has been doing the coffee and donuts at the meetings these past few months. But Ez is still sick and won't be attending. Would someone else like to volunteer to pick up coffee and donuts for the meeting this Friday night? The club will re-imburse you. Let me know. Larry, W1AST From wb1dby at gmail.com Wed May 3 10:02:08 2023 From: wb1dby at gmail.com (Larry Krainson) Date: Wed, 3 May 2023 10:02:08 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] Field Day & Summer Picnic - Sign up to attend! Message-ID: Field Day is a picnic, a campout, practice for emergencies, an informal contest and, most of all, FUN! We are having a summer potluck picnic and all are invited. The club will bring hamburgs and hotdogs and ask that you bring something tasty too. Come and join us, bring your spouse/partner and join in the fun. ARRL Field day is on the 4th full weekend in June. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Come on down and share your support. This year it is on June 23-25th This can not happen without your help and experience. HCRA needs your help to make this a FUN event and it provides an opportunity to help the club to be heard in the Radio Community while meeting everyone face to face as well as sharing these experiences. Set up and Take down are challenging and require the members' support to accomplish these tasks in a timely manner. Please fill in this questionnaire to see how you can help AND show your support for the HCRA summer picnic at Field Day at the School Street Park in Agawam, MA. https://bit.ly/42mlM4w 73, Larry, W1AST From wb1dby at gmail.com Wed May 3 18:55:40 2023 From: wb1dby at gmail.com (Larry Krainson) Date: Wed, 3 May 2023 18:55:40 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] Donuts & Coffee Message-ID: We will have donuts and coffee at Friday's HCRA meeting. We welcome everyone to bring whatever rig, power, antenna, paddles/mics & stuff people take portable with them. This is an interactive show and tell. A chance to see what everyone is using or what you might want to use. Come and join in the fun. Doors open at 7:00 pm and the meeting starts at 7:30 pm. The Meeting location is the Holyoke Hospital Auxiliary Room. I hope to see you there. 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 bob.lobley59 at gmail.com Thu May 4 18:22:24 2023 From: bob.lobley59 at gmail.com (bob.lobley59 at gmail.com) Date: Thu, 4 May 2023 18:22:24 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] Looking for Rohn25G Tower Section In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <026001d97ed6$e764e2f0$b62ea8d0$@gmail.com> Hi All! I am looking for a Rohn 25 Tower Section. Does anyone have a line on someone who would sell me one? Thanks!! Bob Lobley W1BOB -----Original Message----- From: hcra-bounces at mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Larry Krainson Sent: Friday, January 27, 2023 8:28 AM To: HCRA Email List Subject: [HCRA] Winter Field Day - Please Join Us! ______________________________________________ -------Hampden County Radio Association------- -----------e-mail list (reflector)------------- ______________________________________________ Everyone is welcome to join us! This is a joint HCRA and FCARC effort. An opportunity to meet people and share ideas for portable and mobile HF operations. This is a first-time effort, so let's be casual and have fun. Please participate, drop by or catch us on the air. We'll be using the W1NY call sign. When: this Sunday, January 29th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Where: 1500 West St, Amherst, MA 01002 ( https://goo.gl/maps/k5PmsAt5T91uEH8G6) Indoor restrooms are available Food: Atkins Farm (https://www.atkinsfarms.com) is a mile down the street and offers many delicious foods and treats. You are also welcome to bring something to share or for yourself. What to Bring: mobile and portable gear you have handy. Toys such as an IC-705, a mobile HF station, and various antennas will be available along with DC power. Bring your gear to use and show those attending. Share Your Knowledge! We expect most operations will be from the parking lot. We're going to try to be in the upper portion of the left parking lot. Look for antennas and call signs on cars and hams. We shouldn't be hard to find. There are 2 SOTA opportunities available to the intrepid. https://www.mass.gov/locations/mount-holyoke-range-state-park For details, contact W1BCC Brad Councilman (FCARC Prez) at bc at councilman.com or Larry Krainson (HCRA Prez) at W1AST at arrl.net ______________________________________________________________ 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 May 5 11:17:26 2023 From: wb1dby at gmail.com (Larry Krainson) Date: Fri, 5 May 2023 11:17:26 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] HCRA Challenge Message-ID: Attention all ex HCRA board members: You haven't participated in an HCRA Field Day in a few years. This applies to those that "do their own thing" too. In this, the 75th year of the HCRA, I'd like to issue a challenge for you to return to your club for Field Day 2023. Come back and make a difference! Your experience can help in ALL aspects of this year's Field Day, especially in operating and mentoring new hams. Help make this Field Day one to remember and a big success. Return to your club this Field Day and help to make a difference! Will you do that? Larry, W1AST - HCRA President - Visit my Ham Radio club website at: www.HCRA.org From wb1dby at gmail.com Fri May 5 17:00:21 2023 From: wb1dby at gmail.com (Larry Krainson) Date: Fri, 5 May 2023 17:00:21 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] Don't Forget - HCRA Meeting Tonight - Radio Fun in the Field Message-ID: Coffee and Donuts will be available! 7 pm doors open at the Holyoke Hospital Auxiliary room. The meeting starts at 7:30 pm Everyone welcome! From kd1ku at yahoo.com Sat May 6 15:24:36 2023 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Sat, 6 May 2023 15:24:36 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] Next HCRA 10 Meter Net will be held on Monday, 5/8 at 7pm References: <403ed7c8-50b0-541a-05e6-32b0d556402f.ref@yahoo.com> Message-ID: <403ed7c8-50b0-541a-05e6-32b0d556402f@yahoo.com> The next HCRA 10-meter net will be held on Monday, 5/8 at 7 pm, on 28.375 usb Topic: Did you go to NearFest? Will you be attending Dayton, HamXpo, or any local flea markets? If not, why not? 28.375 is within the Technician's privileges so if you hold a tech or greater license, come join in on the fun! All licensed hams are encouraged to participate regardless of affiliation Hope to hear everyone on Monday evening! 73, Ken ~ KD1KU From wb1dby at gmail.com Sun May 7 11:38:56 2023 From: wb1dby at gmail.com (Larry Krainson) Date: Sun, 7 May 2023 11:38:56 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] FREE Message-ID: I have a brand new Yaesu Band Data Cable CT-58 in the original box & packaging. Free for anyone. Larry, W1AST From w1rm at comcast.net Sun May 7 20:07:35 2023 From: w1rm at comcast.net (w1rm at comcast.net) Date: Sun, 7 May 2023 20:07:35 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] NEQP Message-ID: <004001d98141$189eadd0$49dc0970$@comcast.net> New England QSO Party - 2023 Call: W1RM Operator(s): W1RM Station: W1RM Class: Single Op HP QTH: CT Operating Time (hrs): 8 Summary: Band CW-Dig Qs Ph Qs ------------------------ 80: 82 0 40: 270 0 20: 230 0 15: 76 0 10: 3 0 ------------------------ Total: 661 0 Mults = 97 Total Score = 128,234 Club: Hampden County Radio Association Comments: K4D Expert 2k-fa Amp C31XR MAG240N I did not push, just a relaxed effort Posted using 3830 Score Submittal Forms at: http://www.3830scores.com/ I normally post scored for YCCC, but for this contest I'm posting for HCRA Pete Chamalian, W1RM W1RM at Comcast.net From wb1dby at gmail.com Mon May 8 09:02:56 2023 From: wb1dby at gmail.com (Larry Krainson) Date: Mon, 8 May 2023 09:02:56 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] NEQP In-Reply-To: <004001d98141$189eadd0$49dc0970$@comcast.net> References: <004001d98141$189eadd0$49dc0970$@comcast.net> Message-ID: Great job Pete! Thank you for your points. The HCRA greatly appreciated them! 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 On Sun, May 7, 2023 at 8:08?PM wrote: > ______________________________________________ > -------Hampden County Radio Association------- > -----------e-mail list (reflector)------------- > ______________________________________________ > New England QSO Party - 2023 > > > > Call: W1RM > > Operator(s): W1RM > > Station: W1RM > > > > Class: Single Op HP > > QTH: CT > > Operating Time (hrs): 8 > > > > Summary: > > Band CW-Dig Qs Ph Qs > > ------------------------ > > 80: 82 0 > > 40: 270 0 > > 20: 230 0 > > 15: 76 0 > > 10: 3 0 > > ------------------------ > > Total: 661 0 Mults = 97 Total Score = 128,234 > > > > Club: Hampden County Radio Association > > > > Comments: > > > > K4D > > Expert 2k-fa Amp > > C31XR > > MAG240N > > > > I did not push, just a relaxed effort > > > > > > Posted using 3830 Score Submittal Forms at: http://www.3830scores.com/ > > > > I normally post scored for YCCC, but for this contest I'm posting for HCRA > > > > > > Pete Chamalian, W1RM > > W1RM at Comcast.net > > > > ______________________________________________________________ > 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 Mon May 8 09:31:55 2023 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Mon, 8 May 2023 09:31:55 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] Reminder: 10 Meter Net is Tonight In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Reminder: The HCRA 10 meter net is tonight, Monday, 5/8 at 7 pm, on 28.375 usb Topic: Did you go to NearFest? Will you be attending Dayton, HamXpo, or any local flea markets? If not, why not? 28.375 is within the Technician's license privileges so if you hold a Tech or greater license, come join in on the fun! All licensed hams are invited to participate regardless of affiliation! Hope to hear ya'll on Monday evening! 73, Ken ~ KD1KU From kd1ku at yahoo.com Thu May 11 10:54:41 2023 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Thu, 11 May 2023 10:54:41 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] Zero Beat June Issue Deadline In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: The deadline for the next issue of Zero Beat is May 15th. If you have any submissions or articles please have them to me by the 15th unless other arrangements have been made. Also, I'm looking for another ham who would like to have his/her shack featured in the "Show your Shack" column for June. 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! Please send to: kd1ku at yahoo.com 73, Ken ~ KD1KU Zero Beat Editor From kd1ku at yahoo.com Sat May 13 00:42:29 2023 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Sat, 13 May 2023 00:42:29 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] Next HCRA 10 Meter Net will be held on Monday, 5/15 at 7pm In-Reply-To: <403ed7c8-50b0-541a-05e6-32b0d556402f.ref@yahoo.com> References: <403ed7c8-50b0-541a-05e6-32b0d556402f.ref@yahoo.com> Message-ID: <19d499bc-4fc2-0ad8-e3c2-61f3b9a8d95f@yahoo.com> The next HCRA 10-meter net will be held on Monday, 5/15 at 7 pm, on 28.375 usb Topic: Will you attendField Day? Will you spend the weekend there or how much time? What do you like best? 28.375 is within the Technician's privileges so if you hold a tech or greater license, come join in on the fun! All licensed hams are encouraged to participate regardless of affiliation Hope to hear everyone on Monday evening! 73, Ken ~ KD1KU From kd1ku at yahoo.com Mon May 15 10:50:29 2023 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Mon, 15 May 2023 10:50:29 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] Reminder: 10 Meter Net is Tonight at 7pm In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <3a948660-9395-af72-0aa0-e78282706173@yahoo.com> Reminder: The HCRA 10 meter net is tonight, Monday, 5/15 at 7 pm, on 28.375 usb Topic: Will you attend Field Day? Will you spend the weekend there or how much time? What do you like best? 28.375 is within the Technician's license privileges so if you hold a Tech or greater license, come join in on the fun! All licensed hams are invited to participate regardless of affiliation! Hope to hear you tonight! 73, Ken ~ KD1KU From kd1ku at yahoo.com Sun May 21 15:04:45 2023 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Sun, 21 May 2023 15:04:45 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] The Next HCRA 10-meter net is on Monday, 5/22 References: Message-ID: The next HCRA 10-meter net will be held on Monday, 5/22 at 7 pm, on 28.375 usb Topic: Are you participating in the ARRL's VOTA? (Volunteers On the Air) Any comments? 28.375 is within the Technician's privileges so if you hold a tech or greater license, come join in on the fun! All licensed hams are encouraged to participate regardless of affiliation Hope to hear you on Monday evening! 73, Ken ~ KD1KU From n1dpmfred at gmail.com Mon May 22 09:48:41 2023 From: n1dpmfred at gmail.com (Fred Stefanik) Date: Mon, 22 May 2023 09:48:41 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] Free Books! Message-ID: I have the following books that anyone that can use them can have them for free (hopefully a new ham could get some use from these)....Just come and get them. Please email me if you are interested in any of these. 73 Fred N1DPM ARRL Handbooks...1970, 1972, 1977, 1979, 1981, 1983, 1992, and 2006 ARRL Antenna Book , 1977 ARRL Antenna Anthology ARRL Yagi Antenna Design by Jim Lawson W2PV 1986 From kd1ku at yahoo.com Mon May 22 10:18:27 2023 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Mon, 22 May 2023 10:18:27 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] Reminder: 10 Meter Net is Tonight, at 7pm In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <6598253c-6488-360f-64ca-8fffca2a8e75@yahoo.com> Reminder: The HCRA 10 meter net is tonight, Monday, 5/22 at 7 pm, on 28.375 usb Topic: Are you participating in the ARRL's VOTA? (Volunteers On The Air) Any comments? 28.375 is within the Technician's license privileges so if you hold a Tech or greater license, come join in on the fun! All licensed hams are invited to participate regardless of affiliation! Hope to hear you on Monday evening! 73, Ken ~ KD1KU From kd1ku at yahoo.com Sun May 28 10:54:02 2023 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Sun, 28 May 2023 10:54:02 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] The Next HCRA 10-meter net is on Monday, 5/29/23 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <17c8405e-c923-0193-59ea-f58a69d25b8d@yahoo.com> The next HCRA 10-meter net will be held on Monday, 5/29 at 7 pm, on 28.375 usb Topic: If you vacation in warmer weather, do you take ham radio with you and what if you do? 28.375 is within the Technician's privileges so if you hold a tech or greater license, come join in on the fun! All licensed hams are encouraged to participate regardless of affiliation Hope to hear you on Monday evening! 73, Ken ~ KD1KU From lprentice at verizon.net Sun May 28 23:13:28 2023 From: lprentice at verizon.net (Les Prentice) Date: Mon, 29 May 2023 03:13:28 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [HCRA] Here is your May Zero Beat for your viewing pleasure! In-Reply-To: <107312cd-04dd-9005-74f2-e18f5da807d9@yahoo.com> References: <107312cd-04dd-9005-74f2-e18f5da807d9.ref@yahoo.com> <107312cd-04dd-9005-74f2-e18f5da807d9@yahoo.com> Message-ID: <1868553083.3740268.1685330008902@mail.yahoo.com> On Friday, April 28, 2023 at 09:53:05 PM EDT, Ken, KD1KU via HCRA wrote: ______________________________________________ -------Hampden County Radio Association------- -----------e-mail list (reflector)------------- ______________________________________________ Here is your May 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=may23.pdf Open Zero Beat for viewing: http://www.hcra.org/zb/may23.pdf 73, Ken ~ KD1KU Zero Beat Editor ______________________________________________________________ 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 Mon May 29 15:03:35 2023 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Mon, 29 May 2023 15:03:35 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] Reminder: 10 Meter Net is Tonight, at 7pm In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <3df9197b-3c34-9c6c-e2de-60146f3b6f84@yahoo.com> Reminder: The HCRA 10 meter net is tonight, Monday, 5/29 at 7 pm, on 28.375 usb Topic: If you vacation in warmer weather, do you take ham radio with you and what if you do? 28.375 is within the Technician's license privileges so if you hold a Tech or greater license, come join in on the fun! All licensed hams are invited to participate regardless of affiliation! Happy Memorial Day, and Thank You to all of our veterans! 73, Ken ~ KD1KU From kd1ku at yahoo.com Mon May 29 15:27:47 2023 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Mon, 29 May 2023 15:27:47 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] Here is your June Zero Beat for your reading enjoyment! In-Reply-To: <107312cd-04dd-9005-74f2-e18f5da807d9.ref@yahoo.com> References: <107312cd-04dd-9005-74f2-e18f5da807d9.ref@yahoo.com> Message-ID: Here is your June Zero Beat for your reading enjoyment! 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=june23.pdf Open Zero Beat for viewing: http://www.hcra.org/zb/june23.pdf Happy Memorial Day - Thank You to all of our Veterans! 73, Ken ~ KD1KU Zero Beat Editor