Category Archives: Announcements

All Saints Academy Selected to move on for ARISS Contact

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All Saints Academy was one of fourteen schools and organizations that submitted proposals to host an Amateur Radio contact with the International Space Station (ARISS). They are moving into the final stage of the selection process. Schools or organizations ultimately selected will host a scheduled Amateur Radio contact with an ISS crew member during the first half of 2016.

Congratulations to Mike Cullen for writing a successful proposal, to Rob White for all his efforts with Mike in growing young ASA hams, and to KVH Industries, Newport County Radio Club, RIDOE, FabNewport, and ATC Tech for being event sponsors.

See the official ARRL announcement here:  http://www.arrl.org/news/fourteen-us-schools-groups-on-list-to-host-ham-contacts-with-space-station

NCRC Meeting Monday April 13 at KVH

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Our regular business meeting will be held on Monday April 13th at KVH at 7 PM.  We will be discussing Field Day as well as the upcoming J-Pole construction night.  After the business meeting, there will be three short presentations on remote controlled ham radio (two roll-your-own approaches, and one commercial approach).

CW Class Begins April 12 in Providence

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The Associated Radio Amateurs of Southern New England (W1AQ) will be offering CW classes starting April 21 thru May 26 (6 weeks) on Tuesday evenings from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. These classes are open to everyone who has a desire to learn code. You need not be an amateur to attend. Space is limited so registration is suggested.These classes will be held at the W1AQ clubhouse at 54 Kelley Ave. E. Prov. RI. Please contact Steven Desmarais, N1IBC at: n1ibc1@comcast.net or at 1-508-642-5582.