Fall 2023 Tech Project - Clock for the Hamshack

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Show and Tell – Annual meeting for club members to present projects they worked since the prior Show and Tell

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2022 Show and Tell Video Link

Accompanying Documents

KC1IKA, Smitty’s project accompanying PDF.
Printable copy- KC1IKA’s HF Winlink Portable Station documentation – PDF Version

Read the PDF for KC1IKA’s project documentation online. Hover over the image to access the document navigation arrows.
KC1IKA HF Winlink Portable Station