Hampden County Radio Association

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  • Save the Date: Fox Hunting Introduction May 17

    Save the Date: Fox Hunting Introduction May 17

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    On Saturday, May 17, 2025, the HCRA will hold a Share the Knowledge session on foxhunting, or searching for hidden transmitters. Foxhunting is a great way to play with radios outdoors. Come learn all about the simple equipment and strategies to get started on this fascinating and fun hobby. The session runs from 10:00-12:00 on…

  • Massachusetts to Host USA ARDF Championships June 5-8

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    The USA ARDF (Amateur Radio Direction Finding) Championships return to the Northeast this year. ARRL ARDF Coordinator Joe Moell, K0OV, said on-foot foxhunting fans of all skill levels will gather near Boston in early June for 4 days of intense competition. Registration to participate in the event has been extended to June 1. Activities begin…

  • HCRA Foxhunt – June 1st

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      Now that things are warming up in Hampden County, I think it’s time to have ourselves a Foxhunt. So dust off your direction finding equipment and make sure it works. With thanks to Larry, W1AST (ex WB1DBY), We had a decent turnout for our last foxhunt that took place in the fall of 2013. Jeff,…

  • From the Shack – March 2013

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    Next Meeting March 1st  – Our annual Show & Tell night! It is March Madness again at HCRA with our annual Show & Tell event. I’ve heard a lot of members are putting the finishing touches on their projects and expect we will see a grand assortment of ham radio, or not so ham radio, contraptions…

  • Foxhunting Meeting Follow-up

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    Hey folks, Thanks to everyone that braved the cold and turned out for February’s Foxhunting and Build-A-Beam meeting. Jeff did a fine job organizing the beam building and with help from George/KC1V and Doug/KB1ZGL fifteen people went home with a cool, 3 element two meter beam. Up front the Foxhunting presentation excited over a dozen…

  • Foxhunting meeting tomorrow night – don’t miss it!

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    February first is indeed tomorrow – also the date of our next HCRA meeting. We’re putting on an ‘all about foxhunting’ presentation by a few of our members. If you’ve never heard of foxhunting this will be the time to learn. If you have foxhunted in the past that’s OK, we’re going to cover some…

  • From the Shack – February 2013

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    Next Meeting February 1st Foxhunting presentation and ‘Build a Beam’ Workshop Meeting number two of the year is another ‘double header’ thanks to the efforts of Jeff/NT1K and Rich/N1KXR. Read on and see what we have in store for you this February. We will be running two concurrent activities Friday night. At the front of…