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  • Tips for Checking-in to Nets

  • DX Marathon – Jan 2023 STK Session by Mark, WC3W

  • HCRA Board Meeting Minutes – December 2022

  • A Thank You Note for Removal of Tower and Antennas

    Date: 10/26/2022 3:26 PM
    Subject: Removal of Tower & Antennas
    Dear Larry Krainson, President
    I would like to give a heartfelt thank you to the following members of The Hampden County Radio Association for removing the tower and antennas from my home:
     K1VOI-john Plaster for helping with the arrangements for this to happen and was part of the Ground Crew.
    W1TRK-Chris Thornton Tower Work
    N1SR-Steve Rodowicz and KD1KU-Ken Dion Ground Crew
    The removal was done diligently and in a professional and safe manner by all.
    Thanks again as this was greatly appreciated.
    Sincerely,
    Betty Gregoire KB1CPZ
    73’s

  • Share the Knowledge Sessions (STKs)

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    All meetings start at 7:00 pm. Share the Knowledge Sessions (STKs) are on Tuesdays unless otherwise noted.

    Click here for the Meeting Schedule page to access the Zoom links for each session.

     

    2023, 2022

    2023

    Jan 17 : All About Reverse Beacons & What They Do , by Peter Smith, N4ZR

    Jan 24: 9 Band DXX on a Small Lot, by Mark, KE1IU

    Feb 14: TBA Feb 28: TBA Mar 14: A Modern Guide to Radio Teletype (RTTY), by Juergen, NV1Q

    Mar 28: The YLRL (Young Ladies Radio League), by Barbara, KC1KGS and Anne, WB1ARU

    Jan 17 : All About Reverse Beacons & What They Do , by Peter Smith, N4ZR

    Jan 24: 9 Band DXX on a Small Lot, by Mark, KE1IU

    Feb 14: TBA

    Feb 28: TBA

    Mar 14: A Modern Guide to Radio Teletype (RTTY), by Juergen, NV1Q

    Mar 28: The YLRL (Young Ladies Radio League), by Barbara, KC1KGS
    and Anne, WB1ARU

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    2022
    Jan 18th – Featuring the Long Island CW Club By Rich, K2UPS

    Jan 25th – D-Star – What is it and how to use it By Cory, KU1U

    Feb 8th – Introduction to FT8 and FT4 Digital Modes By Dom, N1DM

    Feb 22nd – Traffic Handling and the Radiogram By Marcia, KW1U

    Mar 8th – JS8call: What it is & what it does for you By Aaron, KF1G

    Mar 22nd – SOTA: All you need to know about it By Harold, N1FTP

    Apr 5th – The W1 QSL Bureau – What it is and what you need to know about it By Eric, KV1J

    Apr 19th – Using Propagation Prediction Software By Dennis, W1UE

    Apr 26th – Everything you need to know about NEQP by Tom, K1KI

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  • Auction Time! – November 2022 Meeting

  • HCRA Board Meeting Minutes – October 2022

    2022-10 HCRA BOD Meeting

  • December 5 Holiday Party

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    The deadline to make your paid reservation is November 21st.

  • Big Raffle for $150 DX Engineering Gift Card

    Are Your Dues Paid?
    Pay Your HCRA Dues Before October 31st and you could WIN $150!

    Have you paid your HCRA dues yet? If you have, or will do so before October 31st 2022 you could
    be the lucky recipient of a DX Engineering Gift Card worth $150 smackers at DX Engineering!
    Each member that renews their dues before October 31st will have their name automatically entered
    into a random drawing to win the above gift card for DX Engineering in the amount of $150!
    Each year, HCRA’s fiscal year ends on August 31st with the new fiscal year beginning on September 1st
    2022. Not sure if you paid your dues already? Go to: https://hcra.org/wordpress/current-members/ and look for
    your name on this list. If your name appears here then your dues have been renewed or they are valid until
    the date on the far right of the screen. Standard memberships are only $15 per year and can be renewed as
    noted below.
    Renew your membership by credit card using PayPal even if you don’t have a PayPal account! It’s the
    fastest method and secure. Renew here
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    No Matter How You Pay… Please Renew Soon!!!

  • The HCRA wants to know from you

    The HCRA would like to know your thoughts and comments on the club and ham radio. This questionnaire will only take a few minutes to complete and your comments are greatly appreciated and will help us to make the club even better. Thank you.

    Link to the questionnaire