The above graph from NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center certainly hints that we are now on the downward slope of Cycle 25. Things will continue to be grand until the sunspot number slips below 100, which shouldn’t happen until about 2027. And, of course, the initial predictions for Cycle 25 were wildly off to begin with.
We shall see!
We are offering two additional training sessions for Field Day operators to familiarize yourself with the K3 radio and the N3FJP logging software. You are invited to attend one or both. Each session will last an hour. They will be held at 6:30 PM at Saint Barnabas Church (our normal meeting location: 1697 E Main Rd, Portsmouth, RI 02871) on May 19 and June 2
Please register for the training sessions by clicking this link
Last night, April 14th, Keith Henry KC1LPV managed to herd all the cats present at our monthly meeting and took a group photo – THANK YOU VERY MUCH Keith. (Keith has been a most excellent media person for us for years, in fact he designed the 75th anniversary logo for us).
Members present at the April 14th meeting (minus our intrepid photographer, Keith Henry KC1LPB). Others attended via Zoom
Check the Members Meeting Documents tab to see a copy of the meeting slides which includes the treasurer’s reports, as well as the meetings.
The in-person NCRC meeting will be held tonight at St Barnabas (usual place) at 7pm. The doors will be open by 6:30pm.
The main topic of business will be the final reading and vote on the
amendments to our By-laws as introduced at the March Meeting.
The Program
Have you ever thought that you would like to try Parks On The Air,
Summits On The Air, or any contest format activities? But then had
second thoughts because you felt inexperienced with the on-air
procedures? Come join Willy, W1LY as he creates a realistic, but game
format, radio simulation that will bring you up to speed while having a
good time. No radios, no microphones, just a pencil and willingness to
enjoy.
Hello! We are looking for some volunteers to help with the STEM Fest hosted by Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts on Saturday May 3, 9 am – 1 pm at Camp Cedar Hill in Waltham, MA. The event is for Girl Scouts grades K-12, and no Girl Scout affiliation is needed to volunteer.
We will set up a station where Girl Scouts can learn about amateur radio and send a radiogram to their family, if they choose. It would essentially be a radiogram-centric GOTA station. Specific modes/bands would depend on who volunteers.
There’s a need for two types of helpers:
1. On-site volunteers who could help interact with Girl Scout troops, answer questions about amateur radio, and operate our equipment (or yours) to send radiograms out from the site.
2. At-home volunteers at their home stations during that time who could receive our radiogram messages and pass them further into NTS nets (or deliver them locally, if appropriate).
Please let me know if you are interested, and feel free to pass on this request to others. Constructive suggestions are always welcome.
Thanks and 73,
Jessie KC1SLQ