The Nashua Area Radio Society, ran a very highly regarded Ham Bootcamp, designed to give new hams the information they need to get on the air (HF or VHF). They are doing it again April 24 from 10 AM until 6 PM. There is no charge for this program.
To register, please check out the link below.
Happy New Year everyone!
We have a full agenda for Monday January 11th at 7 PM. You should expect to receive your invitation via email in the next couple of days. Please let us know if you do NOT receive an invitation.
Following the business meeting, Mary KC1NEB, will give a presentation on the Boeing 737Max MCAS System
Dave W2DAN, Kelly K1GKW, and Willy W1LY went to the repeater site on January 3rd. With the availability of a service monitor, it was determined that one of the duplexer “cans” had failed, which has damaged the repeater amplifier. Both the duplexer and repeater will be shipped out for repair. In the mean time, the original GE MASTRII repeater and old set of duplexers was serviced and put back on the air. We plan on keeping the GE as a backup in the event of future difficulty.
Its nice to hear the “Little man in the box” IDing again.
Those of you who have been joining our monthly Zoom meetings know that we have a Get On The Air Challenge underway for at least the first quarter of 2021. The objective is to work as many SSB contacts as possible on the HF bands. All you need to do to participate is to keep count of your HF SSB contacts and report them at the end of each month (just the count, no details on the QSO required). If there is enough interest, we will extend the challenge throughout the year. There will be prizes awarded in the form of certificates and bragging rights. Email your results (or questions) to gota@w1sye.org
Also, so you can be kept advised of the goings on for the GOTA Challenge, please email gota@w1sye.org to let the folks know you are participating.
It goes without saying that Parks On The Air SSB contacts count as well, so you can operate as a Hunter or Activator and get credit for both POTA and GOTA.
Have a safe and happy 2021, and hope to hear you all on the air soon.
By this point, members should have received an email asking those that are able to participate in a fundraiser with proceeds going toward the repair of our ailing 145.45 W1SYE repeater. The first $2,500 of donations will be matched by sponsors, potentially doubling your gift. Any donation amount would be appreciated.
A “Donation” button can be found at the bottom of our “Pay Dues or Donate” tab. Of course you may also mail checks to:
NEWPORT COUNTY RADIO CLUB
P.O.BOX 3103
Newport, RI 02840
NCRC is a 501(c)(3) Charitable Organization, so your dentations are fully tax deductible.