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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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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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HCRA Board of Directors Meeting 29-March-2018
HCRA Board of Directors meeting 29-Mar-2018 Attendees: President – WM1B (Dave) Vice President – OPEN Secretary – N1FTP (Harold) Tech. Dir – K1YO (Bob) Program Dir. – W1AST (Larry) Membership – K1VOI (John) Absent: Treasurer – NV1Q (Juergen) Zero Beat Ed. – W1MOW (Gary) At Large – KB1RXO (Karl) ——————————— Meeting Open at 7:00pm ———————…
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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 Contest ends tonight at 6:59 PM (2359Z)!
Who will claim the $100 distance prize? Please submit your entry as follows: Submit your longest confirmed QSO to Jim Mullen via email or USPS by March 15th 2018 Email: kk1w.jim@gmail.com or USPS to 144 Tower Hill Rd, Brimfield, MA 01010 Enclose an SASE for return of any submitted cards No need to submit cards…
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HCRA BOD Meeting 22-Feb-2018
HCRA Board of Directors meeting 22-Feb-2018 Attendees: President – WM1B (Dave) Vice President – OPEN Secretary – N1FTP (Harold) Treasurer – NV1Q (Juergen) Tech. Dir – K1YO (Bob) Program Dir. – W1AST (Larry) Membership – K1VOI (John) Absent: Zero Beat Ed. – W1MOW (Gary) At Large – KB1RXO (Karl) ——————————— Meeting Open at 7:00pm ———————…
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HCRA Clublog Challenge 2017 – Results
HCRA encourages its members to get on the air. Every year we host a “Clublog challenge” where members can compete with each other to see who can make the most contacts throughout the year. HCRA and its members use the clublog.org service as a way to keep track of contacts. Members just upload their logs…
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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 BOD Meeting 21-Dec-2017
HCRA Board of Directors meeting 21-Dec-2017 Attendees: President – WM1B (Dave) Vise President – OPEN Secretary – N1FTP (Harold) Treasurer – NV1Q (Juergen) Tech. Dir – K1YO (Bob) Program Dir. – W1AST (Larry) Zero Beat Ed. – W1MOW (Gary) Membership – K1VOI (John) At Large – KB1RXO (Karl) ——————————— Meeting Open at 7:04pm ——————— President…
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HCRA BOD Meeting 26-Oct-2017
HCRA Board of Directors meeting 26-October-2017 Attendees: President – WM1B (Dave) Vise President – OPEN Secretary – N1FTP (Harold) Treasurer – NV1Q (Juergen) Tech. Dir – K1YO (Bob) Zero Beat Ed. – WA1MOW (Gary) Membership – K1VOI (John) At Large – KB1RXO (Karl) Absent: Program Dir. – W1AST (Larry) ——————————— Meeting Open at 6:56pm ———————…
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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