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WARNING: No handheld radio use as of June 1st !!!!

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RI Hams are warned that effective June 1, 2018, you may no longer use any handheld devices while driving your car.  That includes your 2-meter microphone, or handheld radio.

Sadly, the marketplace has not caught up with the need for hands free radio operation. There are some very expensive commercial Bluetooth interfaces available for a few radios.  Some newer ham gear includes Bluetooth interface options.  Those of you with BaoFeng type connectors can find a Bluetooth interface via eBay.  But often the Bluetooth interface does not deal with PTT — you aren’t supposed to be holding a pushbutton in your hand either.

A reminder that some radios do have VOX operation.  The BaoFeng includes a headset with lapel mic and can be configured for VOX operation.  Just watch those comments when drivers cut you off — don’t want that on air!

Congratulations to new NCRC Members!

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Congratulations to the eight new NCRC members voted in during tonight’s membership:

  • John Mosher KC1JOL Bristol
  • Ava Smith KC1JQO Middletown (will be changing call)
  • Scott Zaminer KC1JRV Warwick RI
  • Chris Diorio K1TCP Wakefield RI (KHV)
  • Shella Lawless KC1JRT Bristol RI
  • Jodie Clougherty KC1JRS Coventry RI
  • Bernie Zetti KC1JRZ Coventry
  • Kevin Gilbody KC1JRY Providence RI

NCRC Membership now stands at 123.

Meeting Reminder: Monday May 14 7PM at KVH

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Just a reminder that our regular club meeting will be this Monday May 14th at 7 PM at KVH.

We will be discussing plans for Field Day (June 22-24 in Glen Park, Portsmouth) as well as our usual business meeting.  Assuming the regular meeting ends quickly we will be showing a video “The Last Big Field Day” about a Maryland FD with 50 transmitters on the air (the ARRL changed their rules the year after which is why it was the last “big” field day).

Hope to see everyone there.