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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Auxiliary Communications Field Operations Guide (AUXFOG)
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) now refers to Amateur Radio groups such as ARES, RACES, REACT and other EMCOMM organizations, by the terms “Auxiliary Communications (Service)” and/or “Auxiliary Emergency Communications”. To assist what the DHS now calls Auxiliary Communications, the Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) has released a publication titled the ‘Auxiliary Communications Field…
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Ham Radio Classes – Coming Soon
The Hampden County Radio Association will be holding an Amateur Radio Technician Class along with General and Extra Study Groups at the Holyoke Hospital Auxiliary Conference Center (auditorium), 575 Beech Street, Holyoke, Mass. This classes and study groups are open to everyone of all ages and affiliations. There will be three different meeting dates: Class…
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Next HCRA Meeting Friday, January 3rd
Next HCRA Meeting Friday, January 3rd Guest Speaker Fred Hopengarten – K1VR Bundle up and come on out to HCRA’s January meeting where guest speaker Fred Hopengarten – K1VR will discuss the legal aspects of antennas and towers. Fred is the author of the book Antenna Zoning published by the ARRL and has been a…
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2013 ARRL 10 Meter Contest – That’s a Wrap!
Another 10 Meter Contest has come and gone. Excellent conditions and no shortage of stations around the world. If you haven’t done so via the HCRA Facebook page, email me your QSO breakdown, the category you entered as, and your total claimed score. Please do this regardless of the number of contacts you made as…
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ARRL 10 Meter Contest This Weekend!
Hello Fellow HCRA Members, This is a reminder that the 10 meter contest is this weekend and we will again be participating not only as individuals, but also as a club. The band has had some great openings over the last couple months, so there is some potential to see quite a bit of activity…
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Last Chance for Holiday Party FUN !!!
If you missed the December 1 deadline we are extending it until tomorrow (December 3rd) at 8:00 PM. You need to contact either Marty, Diane or myself via telephone, email, or Facebook with your desires. We will put you on the list and you can pay ‘at the door’ of the Steaming Tender on December…
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Twitter Is -Not- The Woodpecker Of Old…
Many of our older, Er, Ah, I mean…more experienced Hams in the club, may recall the “Russian Woodpecker”. Beginning around 1976 till around 1989 when it ceased, this powerful radio signal was heard world wide and when triangulated, the source was found to emanate from inside the Ukraine. Hence the name, the Russian Woodpecker. Twitter’s…
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Board Meeting Minutes 11/5/2013
HCRA Board of Directors Meeting November 5th, 2013 Location: West Springfield, MA Time: 7:00 PM Present: KK1W, KB1NWH, AA1YW, K1YO, N1FJ, N1KXR, Kx1x, W1MSW OFFICER REPORTS Vice President – KB1NWH Membership Report: 64 Regular, 3 Life, 8 Family = 75 Total Helped Bob/K1YO erect his tower Treasurer – AA1YW Current financial report: $8817.00 Status of…
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Board Meeting Minutes 9/10/2013
HCRA Board of Directors Meeting September 10, 2013 Location: West Springfield, MA Time: 7:00 PM Present: KK1W, KB1NWH, AA1YW, N1MFL, N1FJ, N1KXR, Kx1x, W1MSW OFFICER REPORTS Vice President – KB1NWH Details on donation to Agawam for FD. $250 check should go to the Perry Lane School Database is up to date Treasurer – AA1YW Current…
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Board Meeting Minutes 8/18/2013
HCRA Board of Directors Meeting August 18th, 2013 Location: Brimfield, MA Time: 2:00 PM Present: KK1W, KB1NWH, AA1YW, N1MFL, N1FJ, N1KXR, W1MSW OFFICER REPORTS Vice President – KB1NWH Field Day report (with W1MSW) and 2014 FD planning – See new business Treasurer – AA1YW Current financial report – $6267.14 Secretary – N1MFL Status of state…