Please keep an eye on the weather, as Tropical Storm Debby is anticipated to make a run up the eastern coast.  Still about 5 days from our area, some models are calling for it to strengthen to a weak Cat 1 hurricane and making another landfall between RI and MA.

Under the influence of rather weak steering currents, while forecasting its position 5 days out, there is a lot of uncertainty, but it is a good time to get your preparations completed just in case.

The last time RI had a hurricane was Hurricane Bob in 1991.  Wind isn’t usually the biggest threat in any event, and tropical storms have done major damage from storm surge and flooding from rain in our area.

Excellent news was heard from the ARRL today:  “Effective 12:00pm ET / 16:00 UTC we will be returning Logbook of The World® (LoTW®) to service.”

The service went down around mid May, but users should check their logs as the last uploads from some users appear to be about a week before then.

Our thanks to the ARRL staff for restoring LotW to operation.

I encourage you to attend this month’s meeting in person.  Directions from Portsmouth to the Bristol Train of Artillery (BTA) and some parking locations were sent by email.  The building has a set of stairs to get into the hall and is not handicapped accessible.  Please use the Zoom option if the stairs prevent you from attending.

NCRC’s March 2024 Meeting will be a hybrid in-person and Zoom meeting from 7:00pm to 8:15pm on Monday, March 11.  The ZOOM invitation was provided by email.  In-person will be at St. Barnabas Parish Hall, 1697 East Main Rd. at Fairview Lane, Portsmouth, RI.  Doors open at 6:00pm for setup and 6:30 for socializing.  Zoom should be up and running by then.  Join us!  March Minutes and Business Meeting slides will be posted as available.

Following the business meeting, Paul Fredette K1YBE will provide a presentation entitled, “A History of Electronics – Amber to Quantum Dots”

Please review February Business Meeting Minutes (w1sye.org) and 2024Financials.xlsx (w1sye.org) on the W1SYE.org website and be prepared to discuss and vote on them.

Many may not know that the club song Modulations was inspired by KC1IPJ and he has has been consulting with Elves again.   Enjoy his latest contribution to our Field Day activities.

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