Welcome!
See below for the latest blog posts and news about our activites and events. You can also follow the links above for more information about specific aspects of the club. If you’re brand-new at all this, here’s an introduction to what the Hampden County Radio Association is all about.
Latest Blog Posts
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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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Message from Our Section Emergency Coordinator – April 19, 2019
Hello, fellow Western Massachusetts Radio Amateurs !! I’m sending this email to both introduce myself and to update you on my plans to revitalize the Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) program within our Section. My name is Bob Meneguzzo, K1YO, from Southwick MA, and I’m your new Section Emergency Coordinator (SEC) for the five counties…
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Field Day Related
Looking for 6 to 8 volunteers for Saturday, May 11th at 1pm to help re-organize the HCRA trailer, test cables and everything that needs testing. Need a few people that can lift too. This is prep for Field Day. Reply here or send me an email at W1AST@arrl.net Thanks and 73, Larry, W1AST
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Swap and Sell – April Meeting
Reminder from Larry, W1AST regarding the meeting this Friday, April 5, 2019. Don’t forget to bring in any old gear that you want to get rid of. Rob, KC1KCF will be getting there at 7 to get setup as long as someone let’s him in looking forward to seeing everyone as he missed the last meeting. Bring…
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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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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 you’. How cool is that? If you don’t know what a Podcast is think of it as “radio on demand” giving you an opportunity to…