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Author: KK1W

  • Donations wanted for the HCRA table at the MTARA Hamfest!

    HCRA will have a club table at this Saturday’s MTARA Hamfest in Chicopee, MA If you have an item or two you would like to donate please contact Jim/KK1W to make arrangements. Just like our old auction there are a few simple rules. 1. These are ‘donations’ – if you want to sell stuff you…

  • Still looking for help at the MTARA hamfest this Saturday, March 1st

    This request went out in the February issue of Zero Beat. To date I’ve only had one person ask, and he hasn’t been able to confirm his schedule. Time is getting short and the offer still holds. First person to commit to helping out this coming Saturday gets in free. It would really be nice…

  • Board Meeting Minutes 01/07/2014

    HCRA Board of Directors Meeting January 7th, 2014  Location: West Springfield, MA. The meeting was called to order at 7:16PM Present: KK1W, KB1NWH, AA1YW, K1YO, N1FJ, N1KXR   OFFICER REPORTS Vice President – KB1NWH Finished helping Dan/KB1VWQ with his tower project. Also helped Bob/K1YO and     Eric/W1MOR with tower/antenna installations Treasurer – AA1YW Current financial report:…

  • Helpful DXlabs Tip #2156.572

    Want to play in the ARRl Centennial QSO Party and work the W1AW/? stations? Every week they are in two different states. It’s easy using SpotCollettor. Simply program one of the eight SQL buttons to do the hard work for you. Never done it before, here’s an example using the “SQL 1” button: 1. Hold…

  • Antenna Zoning Meeting Tonight

    Through rain, snow and FREEZING COLD tonight’s presentation by Fred/K1VR will go on as planned. Join us this evening for an interesting and informative discussion about the roadblocks you may encounter when installing an antenna or tower and methods to get around those impediments. Our guest speaker, Fred/K1VR, is an established author and a lawyer…

  • Last Chance for Holiday Party FUN !!!

    If you missed the December 1 deadline we are extending it until tomorrow (December 3rd) at 8:00 PM. You need to contact either Marty, Diane or myself via telephone, email, or Facebook with your desires. We will put you on the list and you can pay ‘at the door’ of the Steaming Tender on December…

  • Board Meeting Minutes 11/5/2013

    HCRA Board of Directors Meeting November 5th, 2013 Location: West Springfield, MA Time: 7:00 PM Present: KK1W, KB1NWH, AA1YW, K1YO, N1FJ, N1KXR, Kx1x, W1MSW OFFICER REPORTS Vice President – KB1NWH Membership Report: 64 Regular, 3 Life, 8 Family = 75 Total Helped Bob/K1YO erect his tower Treasurer – AA1YW Current financial report: $8817.00 Status of…

  • Board Meeting Minutes 9/10/2013

    HCRA Board of Directors Meeting September 10, 2013 Location: West Springfield, MA Time: 7:00 PM Present: KK1W, KB1NWH, AA1YW, N1MFL, N1FJ, N1KXR, Kx1x, W1MSW OFFICER REPORTS Vice President – KB1NWH Details on donation to Agawam for FD. $250 check should go to the Perry Lane School Database is up to date Treasurer – AA1YW Current…

  • Board Meeting Minutes 8/18/2013

    HCRA Board of Directors Meeting August 18th, 2013 Location: Brimfield, MA Time: 2:00 PM Present: KK1W, KB1NWH, AA1YW, N1MFL, N1FJ, N1KXR, W1MSW OFFICER REPORTS Vice President – KB1NWH Field Day report (with W1MSW) and 2014 FD planning – See new business Treasurer – AA1YW Current financial report – $6267.14 Secretary – N1MFL Status of state…

  • Board Meeting Minutes 6/11/2013

    HCRA Board of Directors Meeting June 11th, 2013   OFFICER REPORTS Vice President – KB1NWH Report  – Nothing major to report. Database results for June show 76 regular, 20 family and 15 prospects. Treasurer – AA1YW Current financial report – $5980.57 Secretary – N1MFL Current secretary report – Mail is up to date. Dave questioned…