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New – DMR Information Page
We have information to get you started with DMR, or are simply interested in knowing more about it. Please visit our DMR page. You can also access the page from the main menu by hovering on the Tech Talk menu and clicking on DMR. As of today you can read a pdf guide to DMR…
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10m Net – Net Control Volunteers Needed
We want to revive the weekly Monday 10m net. As a reminder, 10m is within the privileges of all classes of license amateurs, including Technicians. Volunteers are needed for net control functions. The more volunteers, the greater the spreading of the workload can be. Please contact Vanessa at webmaster@hcra.org or Larry at W1AST@arrl.net. I will…
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Schedule Change – DMR on May
The presentation for May’s meeting has changed. Timothy, KA2A is coming up from NJ to speak and give a demo on DMR and hotspots. DMR is something that is starting to take off. As Timothy is coming from so far to deliver his presentation, lets all be present at that meeting. Mark your calendar today…
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HCRA/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 and offer a $100 prize for achieving the longest confirmed QSO. Yes, there were other rules but lets keep it simple. We’re all about simple!…
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From the Shack – Special April 2018 Edition
Dave Fant / WM1B This special Edition; is a supplement to the April Zero Beat which you will be receiving shortly from our Editor, Gary who is under the weather right now – so. I wanted to get this information out to you right away. I am really excited to be back in Hampden County! While…
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630 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 or SWL reports on our new, medium frequency (MF) band. Here’s a quick overview of their achievements so far along with station descriptions and photos.…
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HCRA/MTARA Joint Holiday Party – Get your tickets!
HCRA Members and their guest are welcome to attend When: Sunday, December 3rd, 2017 Where: Castle of Knights 1599 Memorial Drive, Chicopee MA Time: Starts at 1:00pm Tickets just $20 ea for HCRA members
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HCRA BOD Meeting 17-Aug-2017
HCRA Board of Directors meeting 17-August-2017 Attendees: President – WM1B (Dave) Vise President – OPEN Secretary – N1FTP (Harold) Treasurer – NV1Q (Juergen) Program Dir. – W1AST (Larry) Tech. Dir – K1YO (Bob) Zero Beat Ed. – WA1MOW (Gary) Membership – K1VOI (John) At Large – KB1RXO (Karl) Guest: Chet N1XPT ——————————— Meeting Open at…
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HCRA Raffle Poll – What would you liked to see raffled?
Every year, HCRA sponsors a fund raiser through a raffle. We usually choose an item (or items) that retails for around $1000 and raffle it off to one lucky winner. Last year we raffled the Elecraft KX2. It’s a 5-10 watt HF rig that included a microphone and antenna tuner. It sold around 180 tickets…