Attention New Hams !Attention New Hams !
If you’ve recently received a new license, or perhaps are returning to the hobby after some time, the ARRL has a new Podcast called “So Now What“ geared ‘just for
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HCRA/SOTA Jerks – 630 meter Challenge ResultsHCRA/SOTA Jerks – 630 meter Challenge Results
Last fall HCRA and SOTA Jerks put forth a 630 meter challenge to our members. The idea and rules were simple. Get people interested in operating on the new band
630 Meter Contest ends tonight at 6:59 PM (2359Z)!630 Meter Contest ends tonight at 6:59 PM (2359Z)!
Who will claim the $100 distance prize? Please submit your entry as follows: Submit your longest confirmed QSO to Jim Mullen via email or USPS by March 15th 2018 Email:
630 Meter Challenge630 Meter Challenge
630 Meter Challenge – Halftime Update: The HCRA/SOTA Jerks 630 meter challenge crosses the halfway point January 1, 2018. So far close to a half dozen members have made QSO’s
VLF Contest AnnouncementVLF Contest Announcement
HCRA & SOTA Jerks VLF Competition As you know the FCC has recently approved amateur radio use on the VLF (Very Low Frequency) bands starting September 15th, 2017. These
SHOW & TELL 2017 – there’s still time!SHOW & TELL 2017 – there’s still time!
As of this writing (March 16th) it’s three weeks until HCRA’s Annual Show & Tell on April 7th. That also means it’s only three weeks to finish your project, put together documentation
Last Swap & Sell of 2016Last Swap & Sell of 2016
Last Swap & Sell of 2016 is this Friday, November 4th. There isn’t a December meeting because of the Holiday Party Let’s end 2016 with a bang! Take a
“Make a cheap ham HAPPY” night at HCRA!“Make a cheap ham HAPPY” night at HCRA!
Returning Friday, September 9, is HCRA’s Swap & Sell Table. A sight guaranteed to brings smiles of joy to any frugal hams’s face. Take a look at the photos, it
Good stuff cheap – Swap & Sell September 9thGood stuff cheap – Swap & Sell September 9th
Swap and Sell will be returning to HCRA meetings for the remainder of 2016. Since the program started this past January lots of good stuff has changed hands, people have gone
HCRA is READY for Field Day – are YOU!HCRA is READY for Field Day – are YOU!
About seven days from now HCRA will be blasting the airwaves with “CQ Field” day from School St. Park in nearby Agawam, MA. Our plans have solidified to a 5A operation,