From kk1w.jim at gmail.com Fri Nov 3 14:36:12 2023 From: kk1w.jim at gmail.com (Jim Mullen) Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2023 14:36:12 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] HCRA Annual Auction Tonight, Nov 3rd, 2023 - Don't miss it! Message-ID: *HCRA Auction:* Holyoke Medical Center Auxiliary Conference Center 575 Beech St. Holyoke, MA 01040 Folks, Don't forget, tonight is the auction night at HCRA. After almost a decade in retirement our annual auction returned last year and was a great success. We're sure tonight's auction will be just as great! The auction is open to the public, you need not be a member to buy or sell items. However, once you experience our club you may want to join the fun. Steve/N1SR, our membership director, will be happy to take your dues and sign you up :) *There many donated items on the auction block tonight including a Xiegu 6100 QRP rig, an MFJ Vector Analyzer, an Icom 735 HF rig, MFJ 259 and more...* Add to that all the cra... err 'junque' others bring, plus nice weather, tonight should be a fantastic auction. Doors open shortly after 7PM and the auction goes until it's finished. *Please, refrain from bringing old PC's, computer parts or printers - past experience says they don't sell very well, if at all.* Hope to see you there, 73's and happy buying and selling, Jim/KK1W 'former HCRA auctioneer' From alan.dove at gmail.com Fri Nov 3 14:54:47 2023 From: alan.dove at gmail.com (Alan Dove) Date: Fri, 03 Nov 2023 14:54:47 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] HCRA Annual Auction Tonight, Nov 3rd, 2023 - Don't miss it! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hey, folks: I'm planning to bring a Kenwood TS-830S, which was professionally overhauled and aligned by Kenwood expert Terry Wagoner, K9TW, a few years ago. That comes as a set with a VFO-230, external speaker, two microphones, cables, and spare tubes. Oh, and a Radio Shack HTX-420 144/440 HT. It'll take me a couple of trips to haul it all in, and I don't want to leave with it. Also bringing my checkbook, of course. -- --Alan (AB1XW) Alan Dove, Ph.D. alandove.com 917.273.0544 From wb1dby at gmail.com Fri Nov 3 16:27:51 2023 From: wb1dby at gmail.com (Larry Krainson) Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2023 16:27:51 -0400 Subject: [HCRA] HCRA Auction Tonight! Message-ID: I hope to see everyone at tonight's HCRA Annal Auction. Doors open at 7pm - meeting starts at 7:30 pm. Bring ham radio related things you want to sell. NO COMPUTERS OR COMPUTER STUFF. Mark with your name, call and desired price. You MUST take it home if it does not sell. From kd1ku at yahoo.com Sun Nov 5 12:16:04 2023 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Sun, 5 Nov 2023 12:16:04 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] Next HCRA 10-Meter Net, Monday, 11/6 at 7 pm In-Reply-To: <7a5bf52c-f4b6-9309-6cfd-dccf00ed1372.ref@yahoo.com> References: <7a5bf52c-f4b6-9309-6cfd-dccf00ed1372.ref@yahoo.com> Message-ID: <7d759a15-0921-4c1d-b529-c07fcb90ff39@yahoo.com> The next HCRA 10-meter net will be held on Monday, 11/6 at 7 pm, on 28.375 usb Nets are held on Monday evenings at 7pm, plus on the 4th Monday of each month there will be a guest NCS. If you would like to be a guest NCS email me at kd1ku at yahoo.com Topic: Open mic net. Discuss anything you would like, except no politics or religion 28.375 is within the Technician's privileges so if you hold a tech or greater license, come join the fun! This net is open to ALL licensed hams regardless of affiliation or location See ya on Monday! 73, Ken - KD1KU From wb1dby at gmail.com Thu Nov 9 17:04:41 2023 From: wb1dby at gmail.com (Larry Krainson) Date: Thu, 9 Nov 2023 17:04:41 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] (no subject) Message-ID: Join the HCRA on December 4th for the annual holiday party. This year's party is being held on Monday, December 4th at 6:00 pm at the Steaming Tender Restaurant in Palmer MA. The cost per person is $30 Meal selections: - Turkey - Pot Roast - Baked Haddock Just last Saturday I had a turkey dinner while dining with friends. It was easily the most delicious turkey I have ever had and look forward to having it again at the party. There are 2 types of door prizes. Everyone entering gets a ticket for the general door prizes. The 2nd door prize is for those club members present. You'll have a chance to win a Morserino, 40/80m vertical, or a Xiegu X6100 Qrp radio. These are special for this year in honor of the club's 75th Anniversary. You must be a paid-up member and in attendance to win. Your odds of winning are around 35 to one. (approximately). You can sign up here: https://hcra.org/holiday-party You can pay through the donate link at the bottom of the front page of https://hcra.org We will also have some special guests attending. You do not want to miss this year's party with the historic location, tasty food, and fantastic people to chat with. The last day to sign up is Monday, November 20th. 11 days from today. I hope to see you there! Larry, W1AST From kd1ku at yahoo.com Sat Nov 11 00:22:12 2023 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Sat, 11 Nov 2023 00:22:12 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] December Zero Beat Cutoff Date In-Reply-To: <9417b8bd-f51c-4d52-aa2f-38b62b6f933e.ref@yahoo.com> References: <9417b8bd-f51c-4d52-aa2f-38b62b6f933e.ref@yahoo.com> Message-ID: <6f5e59ef-e2a6-4e7b-aade-6de53e662000@yahoo.com> The Zero Beat submission cutoff date is November15th unless prior arrangements have been made. Please have any articles to me by the November15th. If you have any questions or submissions contact: kd1ku at yahoo.com BTW, Don't forget to get your tix to the biggest 75th Anniversary Holiday Party of the year! Use link below for tickets! https://hcra.org/holiday-party/ Thank You, 73, Ken ~ KD1KU Zero Beat Editor From wb1dby at gmail.com Sun Nov 12 15:31:25 2023 From: wb1dby at gmail.com (Larry Krainson) Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2023 15:31:25 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] Past HCRA Presidents Message-ID: I'm looking for any past HCRA Presidents. If you were one (other than KK1W), please reach out to me. May thanks, 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 - 2023 ARRL VOTA Massachusetts State Manager - Project Big E 2022 & 2023 Organizer - Proud Member of ARRL, FCARC & YCCC - 413-348-3289 - Hamop.W1AST at arrl.net From kd1ku at yahoo.com Sun Nov 12 17:22:53 2023 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2023 17:22:53 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] Next 10 Meter Net is Monday, 11/13 @ 7pm References: <505d3227-61e4-4a16-b2ce-95fe750457be.ref@yahoo.com> Message-ID: <505d3227-61e4-4a16-b2ce-95fe750457be@yahoo.com> The next HCRA 10-meter net will be held on Monday, 11/13 at 7 pm, on 28.375 usb Nets are held on Monday evenings at 7pm, plus on the 4th Monday of each month there will be a guest Net Control. If you would like to be a guest NC contact kd1ku at yahoo.com Topic: What ham radio related software and/or web sites do you use frequently? 28.375 is within the Technician's privileges so if you hold a tech or greater license, come join the fun! This net is open to ALL licensed hams regardless of affiliation or location Don't forget to get your tickets to the biggest 75th Anniversary Holiday Party of the year! Use link below for tickets! https://hcra.org/holiday-party/ I hope to hear ya'll Monday! 73, Ken - KD1KU From wb1dby at gmail.com Tue Nov 14 16:54:44 2023 From: wb1dby at gmail.com (Larry Krainson) Date: Tue, 14 Nov 2023 16:54:44 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] Reminder Message-ID: Join the HCRA on December 4th for the annual holiday party. This year's party is being held on Monday, December 4th at 6:00 pm at the Steaming Tender Restaurant in Palmer MA. The cost per person is $30 Meal selections: - Turkey - Pot Roast - Baked Haddock Just last Saturday I had a turkey dinner while dining with friends. It was easily the most delicious turkey I have ever had and look forward to having it again at the party. There are 2 types of door prizes. Everyone entering gets a ticket for the general door prizes. The 2nd door prize is for those club members present. You'll have a chance to win a Morserino, 40/80m vertical, or a Xiegu X6100 Qrp radio. These are special for this year in honor of the club's 75th Anniversary. You must be a paid-up member and in attendance to win. Your odds of winning are around 35 to one. (approximately). You can sign up here: https://hcra.org/holiday-party You can pay through the donate link at the bottom of the front page of https://hcra.org We will also have some special guests attending. You do not want to miss this year's party with the historic location, tasty food, and fantastic people to chat with. The last day to sign up is Monday, November 20th. 6 days from today. Don't miss out because you waited too long! From wb1dby at gmail.com Sat Nov 18 08:53:15 2023 From: wb1dby at gmail.com (Larry Krainson) Date: Sat, 18 Nov 2023 08:53:15 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] Last Minute Reminder!!! Message-ID: Join your friends on December 4th for the annual HCRA holiday party. This year's party is being held on Monday, December 4th at 6:00 pm at the Steaming Tender Restaurant in Palmer MA. So far the following are attending: Larry & Faye Krainson W1AST W1AST Steve Rodowicz N1SR Charles Smith KC1IKA Aaron Addison KF1G Bob Jeffway WA1OJN Harold Weoring N1FTP Marc Goldstein K8LSB Dave Marinelli N1DLM Larry Dziobek KD1RV Gary Thomas AA1UE Ken Dion KD1KU Paul Kelliher NF1G George and Jan Collins KC1V Tim and Victoria Gallagher KC1FRG John Plaster K1VOI Robert Meneguzzo K1YO Edwin Moralez W1AEZ Jim Mullen KK1W Howard Shpegel AC1MN Fandy Johnson N1FJ Nick Masion K1NZ Duane Pray KC1FQV Bill Cook W1FMX Keith and Judy Korbut KC1JNU John Ewell and Bonnie Katusich N1JIE If you have signed up online or sent a check and are not on this list, please let George, KC1V know. (hcra.kc1v at gmail.com) The cost per person is $30 Meal selections: - Turkey - Pot Roast - Baked Haddock There are 2 types of door prizes. Everyone entering gets a ticket for the general door prizes. The 2nd door prize is for those club members present. You'll have a chance to win a Morserino, Butternut 40/80m vertical, or a Xiegu X6100 Qrp radio. These are special for this year in honor of the club's 75th Anniversary. You must be a paid-up member and in attendance to win. Your odds of winning are around 25 to one. (approximately). You can sign up here: https://hcra.org/holiday-party You can pay through the donate link at the bottom of the front page of https://hcra.org We will also have some special guests attending. You do not want to miss this year's party with the historic location, tasty food, and fantastic people to chat with. *The last day to sign up is Monday, November 20th.* *2 days from today. * Don't miss out because you waited too long! -- Larry, W1AST - ARRL WMA Affiliated Club Coordinator - HCRA President - Visit my Ham Radio club website at: www.HCRA.org From kd1ku at yahoo.com Sat Nov 18 14:44:18 2023 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Sat, 18 Nov 2023 14:44:18 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] Next 10 Meter Net is Monday, 11/20 @ 7pm References: Message-ID: The next HCRA 10-meter net will be held on Monday, 11/20 at 7 pm, on 28.375 usb Nets are held on Monday evenings at 7pm, plus on the 4th Monday of each month there will be a guest Net Control. Would like to be a guest Net Control? Contact kd1ku at yahoo.com Topic: What ham radio related software and/or web sites do you use frequently? 28.375 is within the Technician's privileges so if you hold a tech or greater license, come join the fun! This net is open to ALL licensed hams regardless of affiliation or location Don't forget to get your tickets to the biggest 75th Anniversary Holiday Party of the year! Use link below for tickets! https://hcra.org/holiday-party/ Happy Thanksgiving to all! 73, Ken - KD1KU From wb1dby at gmail.com Mon Nov 20 10:08:14 2023 From: wb1dby at gmail.com (Larry Krainson) Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2023 10:08:14 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] LAST DAY TO SIGN UP FOR THE HOLIDAY PARTY! Message-ID: Hey Folks, Today is the last day to sign up for the holiday party! Don't miss out. Join your friends and attend. Why miss a night of good food, fun door prizes, great company and even greater special 75th anniversary door prizes for club members. Go to WWW.HCRA.org and sign up for the party! I hope to see you there! Larry, W1AST From kd1ku at yahoo.com Sun Nov 26 17:19:06 2023 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Sun, 26 Nov 2023 17:19:06 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] Next Mondays 10 Meter Net is Canceled References: <80d918bf-91c1-4889-8814-71e1365f49ca.ref@yahoo.com> Message-ID: <80d918bf-91c1-4889-8814-71e1365f49ca@yahoo.com> The HCRA 10m net has been canceled for Monday, 11/27 The next net will be on December 11th due to the Holiday Party on the 4th. See you at the Holiday Party! 73, Ken - KD1KU From kd1ku at yahoo.com Tue Nov 28 00:01:03 2023 From: kd1ku at yahoo.com (Ken, KD1KU) Date: Tue, 28 Nov 2023 00:01:03 -0500 Subject: [HCRA] Your December Zero Beat is Ready to Enjoy References: Message-ID: Here is your December Zero Beat for your viewing pleasure! This link will open the Zero Beat page on https://hcra.org where you can choose to download or view it directly. https://hcra.org/zero-beat-2022/ The following two links will allow you to download Zero Beat to your computer or open it directly for viewing. Download Zero Beat: https://hcra.org/zb/download.php?file=dec23.pdf Open Zero Beat for viewing: https://hcra.org/zb/dec23.pdf 73, Ken - KD1KU Zero Beat Editor