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Fall 2023 Tech Project: Clock for the Hamshack.

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3HCRA 10m NetHCRA 10m NetTime: 19:00
The 10m Net begins again in September and runs every Monday night at 7:00 pm. This year, we're changing things up a little. On the 4th Monday of each month, we will have a guest net control. This brings some
change to how the net is run and what is done on the net. It also gives Gary, W1JZR, a well-deserved break.
If you hold a Technician class license, you already have 10m SSB privileges. You can join us and participate!
If you would like to volunteer as net control for the 4th Monday of the month, send an email to Ken, KD1KU, at kd1ku@arrl.net.
There will be some fun and different things planned for the 4th Monday of each month! I hope to hear everyone on the net beginning on September 11th at 7 pm on 28.375 USB. 28.375 USB

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6October General MeetingOctober General MeetingTime: 19:00
This in-person meeting features a very special guest speaker. WWLP Channel 22’s meteorologist, Adam Strzempko, W1AJS Yes,Adam is one of us! I’m sure he will be a fascinating speaker. Holyoke Medical Center Auxiliary Conference Center
575 Beech St. Holyoke MA, 01040 Map

775th Anniversary Picnic75th Anniversary PicnicTime: 09:00 - 18:00

HCRA's picnic to celebrate our 75th anniversary as a club. School Street Park, 436 Corey Street, Agawam, MA Map

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10FCARC MeetingFCARC MeetingTime: 18:00
2nd Monday of the month at 7 pm, FCARC meeting.
1 Aviation Way, Turners Falls, MA. (airport). Social Hour
6-7 pm, meeting at 7 pm. http://www.fcarc.org/ 1 Aviation Way, Turners Falls, MA. (airport) HCRA 10m NetHCRA 10m NetTime: 19:00
The 10m Net begins again in September and runs every Monday night at 7:00 pm. This year, we're changing things up a little. On the 4th Monday of each month, we will have a guest net control. This brings some
change to how the net is run and what is done on the net. It also gives Gary, W1JZR, a well-deserved break.
If you hold a Technician class license, you already have 10m SSB privileges. You can join us and participate!
If you would like to volunteer as net control for the 4th Monday of the month, send an email to Ken, KD1KU, at kd1ku@arrl.net.
There will be some fun and different things planned for the 4th Monday of each month! I hope to hear everyone on the net beginning on September 11th at 7 pm on 28.375 USB. 28.375 USB

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17HCRA 10m NetHCRA 10m NetTime: 19:00
The 10m Net begins again in September and runs every Monday night at 7:00 pm. This year, we're changing things up a little. On the 4th Monday of each month, we will have a guest net control. This brings some
change to how the net is run and what is done on the net. It also gives Gary, W1JZR, a well-deserved break.
If you hold a Technician class license, you already have 10m SSB privileges. You can join us and participate!
If you would like to volunteer as net control for the 4th Monday of the month, send an email to Ken, KD1KU, at kd1ku@arrl.net.
There will be some fun and different things planned for the 4th Monday of each month! I hope to hear everyone on the net beginning on September 11th at 7 pm on 28.375 USB. 28.375 USB

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20MTARA Meeting,MTARA Meeting,Time: 19:00
Mount Tom Amateur Radio Association (MTARA) Meeting Castle Of Knights, 1599 Memorial Drive, Chicopee, MA, 01020 Map

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24HCRA 10m NetHCRA 10m NetTime: 19:00
The 10m Net begins again in September and runs every Monday night at 7:00 pm. This year, we're changing things up a little. On the 4th Monday of each month, we will have a guest net control. This brings some
change to how the net is run and what is done on the net. It also gives Gary, W1JZR, a well-deserved break.
If you hold a Technician class license, you already have 10m SSB privileges. You can join us and participate!
If you would like to volunteer as net control for the 4th Monday of the month, send an email to Ken, KD1KU, at kd1ku@arrl.net.
There will be some fun and different things planned for the 4th Monday of each month! I hope to hear everyone on the net beginning on September 11th at 7 pm on 28.375 USB. 28.375 USB

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28Licensing Exam SessionLicensing Exam SessionTime: 18:00
4th Friday of the month, The Western Mass VE Team
(WMVET) VE sessions at the Holyoke Hospital Auxiliary
Room beginning January 27th and every 4th Friday at
6pm to perform VE exams. E-mail Dave, W1FAB
wa1dc@yahoo.com. Call or text 413-575-2950. Holyoke Medical Center Auxiliary Conference Center
575 Beech St. Holyoke MA, 01040 Map

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31HCRA 10m NetHCRA 10m NetTime: 19:00
The 10m Net begins again in September and runs every Monday night at 7:00 pm. This year, we're changing things up a little. On the 4th Monday of each month, we will have a guest net control. This brings some
change to how the net is run and what is done on the net. It also gives Gary, W1JZR, a well-deserved break.
If you hold a Technician class license, you already have 10m SSB privileges. You can join us and participate!
If you would like to volunteer as net control for the 4th Monday of the month, send an email to Ken, KD1KU, at kd1ku@arrl.net.
There will be some fun and different things planned for the 4th Monday of each month! I hope to hear everyone on the net beginning on September 11th at 7 pm on 28.375 USB. 28.375 USB

Share the Knowledge Sessions (STK)

2023 STKs (Our STKs are done for now!) Stay tuned for future sessions. Click here for the Meeting Schedule page to access the Zoom links for each session. Below is a list of the sessions we had in the winter of 2022.

Jan 17 : All About Reverse Beacons (DONE)

Jan 24: 9 Band DXX on a Small Lot (DONE)

Feb 21: part 1 - Inexpensive tools for the ham operator (DONE)

Feb 28: part 2 - Inexpensive tools for the ham operator (DONE)

Mar 14: Modern RTTY (DONE)

Mar 28: The YLRL (Young Ladies Radio League) (DONE)

April 11: The ARRL and You (DONE)

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Category: Share The Knowledge

All About the ARRL by Ray, AA1SE – April 11 2023 STK

ARRL Member Benefits Presentation

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All About the YLRL – March 28,2023 STK

The YLRL (Young Ladies Radio League), By Barbara, KC1KGS and Anne, WB1ARU

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Modern RTTY STK by Juergen, NV1Q

March 14, 2023 STK – Modern RTTY by Juergen, NV1Q

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Nano VNA and Other Tools for HAM Radio Operators – Part 2

In this STK Bob, K1YO, takes a closer look at the Nano VNA and the TinySA.

Check the pdf references found below the video.

NanoVNA Guide Reference

NanoVNA-Guide-Reference

TinySA Guide Reference

TinySA-Guide-Reference

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Tools for HAM Operators – Part 1 by Bob, K1YO

Feb 21, 2023 STK

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Nine Band DXCC From a Small Lot – STK January 24, 2023

Presentation in PDF format

9BDXCC by KE1IU

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STK – All About Reverse Beacons

HCRA RBN Presentation Jan 17, 2023 – PowerPoint Slides

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Everything About DX Marathon – Jan 2023 STK Session by Mark, WC3W

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Share the Knowledge Sessions (STKs)

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All meetings start at 7:00 pm. Share the Knowledge Sessions (STKs) are on Tuesdays unless otherwise noted.

Click here for the Meeting Schedule page to access the Zoom links for each session.

2023

Jan 17 : All About Reverse Beacons & What They Do , by Peter Smith, N4ZR

Jan 24: 9 Band DXX on a Small Lot, by Mark, KE1IU

Feb 14: TBA Feb 28: TBA Mar 14: A Modern Guide to Radio Teletype (RTTY), by Juergen, NV1Q

Mar 28: The YLRL (Young Ladies Radio League), by Barbara, KC1KGS and Anne, WB1ARU

Jan 17 : All About Reverse Beacons & What They Do , by Peter Smith, N4ZR

Jan 24: 9 Band DXX on a Small Lot, by Mark, KE1IU

Feb 14: TBA

Feb 28: TBA

Mar 14: A Modern Guide to Radio Teletype (RTTY), by Juergen, NV1Q

Mar 28: The YLRL (Young Ladies Radio League), by Barbara, KC1KGS
and Anne, WB1ARU

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2022
Jan 18th – Featuring the Long Island CW Club By Rich, K2UPS

Jan 25th – D-Star – What is it and how to use it By Cory, KU1U

Feb 8th – Introduction to FT8 and FT4 Digital Modes By Dom, N1DM

Feb 22nd – Traffic Handling and the Radiogram By Marcia, KW1U

Mar 8th – JS8call: What it is & what it does for you By Aaron, KF1G

Mar 22nd – SOTA: All you need to know about it By Harold, N1FTP

Apr 5th – The W1 QSL Bureau – What it is and what you need to know about it By Eric, KV1J

Apr 19th – Using Propagation Prediction Software By Dennis, W1UE

Apr 26th – Everything you need to know about NEQP by Tom, K1KI

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Determining the Value of a Resistor – Member Created Content

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