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Welcome to Hampden County Radio Association
Connect with local operators, learn new skills, support your community, and enjoy the many sides of amateur radio. Serving amateur radio operators throughout Western Massachusetts since 1938
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Read the latest news, activities, and articles from the Hampden County Radio Association.
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Explore Activities →Featured Event
HCRA Pota Picnic – October 3
October 3, 2026 • 11am
Hampton Pond State Park Westfield Ma
HCRA is excited to invite our members, local amateur radio operators, and friends from other clubs to join us for a Club Picnic on October 3 at Hampton Pond State Park! Hampton Pond State Park…
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Club News
October 1, 2023
Free Technician Class – January 2024
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Read More →August 15, 2023
Fall 2023 Tech Project – Clock for the Hamshack
Let’s build a kit! My goal for the club this year is to build two kits. We’re going to start this fall with a clock…
Read More →December 29, 2020
HCRA Informational Flyer
You can download the informational flyer here.
Read More →August 8, 2026
HCRA Website under construction
Read More →March 9, 2024
Weather Balloon Projects – March 2024 Meeting
Max Kendall, W0MXX discusses his recent weather balloon projects.
Read More →March 7, 2024
HCRA Board Meeting Minutes – February 28, 2024
View the PDF below, or download it here.
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Club Activities
Field Day
Operate, experiment, camp, and introduce new people to radio.
Fox Hunts
Practice radio direction finding while having fun outdoors.
classes
Licensing classes, technical talks, and hands-on learning.
Community Service
Support public-service events and emergency communications.
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Whether you're an experienced operator or just getting started, there's a place for you in amateur radio.