MAY 2025 NYC-LI Section Newsletter
This is the May 2025 edition of the New York City-Long Island
Section e-Happenings newsletter. This newsletter is here to serve the Amateur Radio community in our area. We welcome and encourage all submissions. Help make this your
newsletter. We especially encourage NLI radio clubs and organizations
to submit their meeting announcements, guest speakers and any special
events. Please submit any information for the June 2025 issue prior to
the end of the second week in May.
Section News is available ONLY on the world-wide-web. See the NLI site
at: http://nli.arrl.org
INCLUDED IN THIS ISSUE:
* From Jim Mezey, W2KFV – Section Manager
* Heard around the Section.
* Hamfests:
* Events
* VE Sessions
* From the ARRL
* National Traffic System
* Club Info
Hello Everyone,
I just returned from Florida after a few days and brought back some warmer weather. Perfect timing to double check your antennas to make sure they are good to go, for contest season or maybe build and string a new antenna. Don’t forget to check your connectors. Make sure they are clean and tightly secured. Also check your coax for possible wear or UV breakdown.
A lot is going on this summer between POTA’s , Special Events , Field Day etc. Let’s try and promote amateur radio as much as we can to the public. Have a promotional 45 second or minute statement to tell people what amateur radio is about when your out in the public view.
Well, the big weekend is here. Hamvention in Xenia Ohio. I hope everyone who is going has a great time and finds those items they have been looking for. This Hamfest should be on everyone’s bucket list. This year I could not make it, but hopefully next year.
Belated Happy Mother’s Day greetings to all Mom’s out there and XYL’s. I hope you had a great day. I also wish a belated Happy Passover and Happy Easter to all.
IMPORTANT:
All clubs, please send your Presidents name and contact information to me at W2KFV@arrl.org or my Affiliated Club Coordinator, Richie Cetron, K2KNB, K2KNB@arrl.net.
This information is important so we can compile the correct information for the ARRL concerning your club. Also please make sure your information is correct on the ARRL Big Club Page.
We also should be starting to plan for Field Day which is June 28th and 29th this year. Another great way to showcase Amateur Radio. The Field Day Rules and Field Day Station Locator are on line now.
PIO’s should start looking for alerts from the ARRL for Field Day soon.
The latest ARRL Members Bulletin (see link below) talks about the league’s response to the FCC on numerous topics, some of which have been sitting on the FCC desk for a long time with no movement.
An amateur radio activity report will soon be available for any club, group or individual to gather information on your activities. For example: A club or group likes to go out on POTA events, run training sessions, building projects, JOTA etc. We would like to know what you’re doing. An active club is a happy club.
Remember, webinars and training are available at:
The ARRL Learning Network
http://www.arrl.org/arrl-learning-network
ARRL You Tube,
https://www.youtube.com/user/ARRLHQ/videos?app=desktop
RATPAC presentations:
Ham Radio University You Tube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioUniversityNLI/videos
LIMARC You Tube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/@limarc-longislandmobileama3620
LICW You Tube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/@longislandcwclub
My Zoom account is available for clubs or group meetings. Please contact me at w2kfv@arrl.org for more information.
That’s all for now but don’t forget to get on the air, have fun, and enjoy our great hobby and by all means…. keep those batteries charged …….. <ar>
73, Jim Mezey, W2KFV
w2kfv@arrl.org
Section Manager – NYC/ Long Island
ARRL ~ the national association for Amateur Radio™
C: 516-315-8608
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Heard Around The Section:
There is a Fusion Wires X group coming together in the section that will be able to link almost the NLI area plus. Clubs or individuals Repeaters are WB2WAK, Glen Oaks and Plainview, LIMARC, Hempstead and Middle Island, Larkfield in Huntington. There are some other clubs looking to get on board soon. More information coming shortly.
There is also some talk about having a Section wide net on Allstar in the near future. Stay tuned.
GSBARC is starting a Technician Class June 3rd from 7-9 PM. For more information, Contact: Kevin J. Morgan AB2ZI kmorgan6@optonline.net
Peconic ARC had their May 4th meeting at the WFTY TV station in Mid-Island. They had a great tour of the facilities
Larkfield ARC May meeting had a presentation by Peter-W2JV, gave this month’s presentation on Amateur Radio Satellites. You can view it here-> “Getting Started with Amateur Satellite’s”
Nassau Amateur Radio Club, Rock Hill ARC and Great South Bay ARC took part in Marconi Day
Many clubs also took part in Amateur Radio Day
Congratulations to Larry, W2LAG, who successfully completed the ARRL PR-101 Course and was appointed as a NLI Section Public Information Officer.
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Hamfests:
Hamvention: May 16-18 Xenia Ohio
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LIMARC Outdoor Hamfest: June 8th 999 Stewart Ave. Bethpage, NY
Note to NLI clubs. You are welcome to have a free space at the hamfest and will be allowed only two vendors at no charge. To get in on this opportunity, contact Richie, K2KNB at K2KNB@LIMARC.org. It will be first come first.
Sunday, June 8, 2025
999 Stewart Avenue
Bethpage, NY 11714
Vendor Set Up begins @ 7 AM
Doors “Open” @ 8:45 AM to Buyers
Amateur Radio Dealers, Equipment & Parts
Tune-Up Clinic (Get your rig checked!)
Monitors, Computers, CB Equipment, ARRL Information
Long Island Mobile Amateur Radio Club Information
DXCC and WAS Card Checking
GENERAL ADMISSION is $8.00
VENDORS: $10 per space – 3 spaces $25 – Admission Fee is separate
LIMARC members, their non-licensed spouses and children under 12 are FREE!
ALL PARTICIPANTS must follow NYS and Nassau County Health COVID-19 protocols.
FOR VENDORS: Vendors must comply with NY State Sales Tax Laws. The sale of guns, ammunition or pornographic material is prohibited. Vendors are solely responsible for all equipment, merchandise, and other items they bring to the hamfest. This includes the setup, maintenance, and security of their property during the event. Hamfest organizers are not liable for any loss, damage, or theft. Vendors must ensure their areas are safe, organized, and comply with all event rules and regulations.
Free Parking for Buyers!
Food & Refreshments Available!
Door Prizes!
Have a Few Items to Sell? LIMARC will have a table set up to sell items for others. There’s no charge for LIMARC members. Non-members pay just 10% of their selling price. Please make sure to mark your price clearly on the item.
Talk-In on W2VL Repeater @ 146.850 (136.5 PL)
For more information, contact our Hamfest Chair Richie K2KNB at 516-694-4937, or email us at hamfest@limarc.org.
Click HERE for directions via Google Maps
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46th Annual Sussex Hamfest : July 13, 2025
Sussex County Fair Grounds
37 Plains Road
Augusta, NJ 07822
GPS
Lat. / Long: 41o 08’ 10.2” x 74o 43’ 01.9”
(decimal 41.136200 x -74.717233)
Indoor sales, Tailgating, VE Session, refreshments and Door Prizes.
• Admission $8
• Indoor Tables $25
• Tailgate Space $25 includes One ($8) Admission
• Each Additional person $8
Phone: 973-862-8124 – Email: hamfest@scarcnj.org
ARRL Hudson Division Convention
Hudson Division Director Ed Wilson, N2XDD is planning to conduct Convention styled activities during our 46th Hamfest
Special announcement for Attendees at our Hamfest
NOTICE TO ALL Attendees
ALL CANNABIS AND VAPE PRODUCTS ARE PROHIBITED
The New Jersey State Fair®/Sussex County Farm & Horse Show Association owns the property of the
Sussex County Fairgrounds and is a private non-profit organization, and, as such, is permitted to
regulate the activities permitted to occur on said private property.
All Sales and Gifting prohibited.
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Events:
Nassau ARES, ACS Walk, Jones Beach May 17th. Contact DEC Ken Kobetitsch, KD2GXL at
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GSBARC, Armed Forces Day at the Air Power Museum SES, May 17th Contact John Melfi, W2HCB for more information. radiorights@gmail.com
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Field Day
June 28-June 29 Please make sure you put your clubs location on the ARRL Locator map Field Day Station Locator
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Upcoming VE Sessions:
(Note if you have a VE Session you want to list, please send it to w2kfv@arrl.org
LIMARC
All test sessions are held at Levittown Hall, 201 Levittown Parkway, Hicksville, NY 11801
2025 Schedule
July 12, Sept 13.
Hamfest: November 9th 10 AM
Sessions begin promptly at 8 am (unless otherwise indicated)
For further information Contact: VE@limarc.org
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Larkfield ARC
Where: Halesite Fire Department
1 North New York Ave, Halesite, NY 11743
Time: During club meetings or TBD
Contact: larkfieldarc@gmail.com
VOIP: (516) 415-2406
Tests will be conducted during monthly club meetings or on an as-needed basis by appointment only.
NO WALK-INS ALLOWED
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Suffolk County Radio Club:
VE Sessions are the 1st Thursday of the month at 7 PM on the FIRST Thursday of each month at the:
Longwood Youth / LYSA Sports Complex
210 Meadows Blvd E
Yaphank, NY 11980-9999
Walk-in’s allowed.
Contact: VE@suffolkcountyradioclub.com
Prior to arriving for your exam, please have $15 in EXACT CASH.
Checks ARE NOT accepted, and change is NOT available.
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Suffolk VHF/UHF Association:
OUR TEST 2024 SCHEDULE WILL BE EVERY SECOND SATURDAY AT 10 AM.
Location: Smithtown Elks Lodge
124 Edgewood Ave
just off Landing Ave
Walk-ins okay.
Smithtown NY 11787-2737
You can pre-register or walk ins are always welcome.
To get info please contact Scott NQ2F
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Great South Bay Amateur Radio Club
May 31st • June 21st • July 26th • August 30th • September 27th • October 25th • November 29th • December 27th R All sessions are at the Town of Babylon EOC at 10 a.m., located in the basement in the rear of town hall. Please bring photo ID, a copy and your original amateur radio license (if you have one) and any CSCEs you may have. Nonprogrammable calculators are allowed. The exam fee is $15 payable by cash or a check made out to “ARRL VEC.”
Candidates are required to have an FRN number.
All VE Sessions are in the basement of:
Babylon Town Hall
200 Sunrise Hwy.
- Lindenhurst, NY
(between Rt. 109 and Wellwood Ave.)
In the Emergency Operations Center which is located in the basement. Access to Town Hall after hours (Evening and Weekends) is only via the rear of the building, inside of the courtyard and down the stairs.
Starts at 10 AM.
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From the ARRL:
ARRL Renews Defense of the 902-928 MHz Amateur Radio Band
05/14/2025
ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® in a recent filing encouraged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to listen to industry stakeholders about the detrimental impacts that changes to the 902-928 MHz band would have for current users.
The FCC is considering a petition by NextNav, Inc., a licensee in the 900-MHz Location and Monitoring Service (LMS), to reconfigure the 902-928 MHz band to obtain more spectrum for itself and replace the LMS with high-power 5G cellular and related positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) services that would supplement GPS. ARRL filed comments opposing NextNav’s proposal in September 2024.
Read more: NextNav’s proposal on ARRL News (8/15/2024)
Read more: ARRL Defends 902-928 Amateur Radio Band (9/12/2024)
ARRL’s latest filing [PDF] was submitted on May 13, 2025, by the association’s Washington Counsel in response to an inquiry initiated by the Commission to consider more broadly ways to improve and harden GPS. ARRL’s response echoes concerns of many others and underscores the need to improve and harden the current GPS system in a manner that doesn’t impact radio amateurs and other users of the 902-928 MHz band. The band supports an extraordinary number of unlicensed consumer devices used by consumers both inside and outside the United States with which radio amateurs co-exist.
ARRL strongly agrees with the many parties that point out in the record of this proceeding that, in working with its sister federal agencies on this issue, one of the Commission’s primary goals should be to ensure that existing services already operating in the spectrum, such as in the crowded 902-928 MHz band, should not be disrupted by complementary PNT if equal or better means are available. Many billions of unlicensed devices are in use to provide hundreds of applications and functionalities to the American public, and the number of devices and the functionalities that they provide continue to grow.
These devices coexist with amateur radio operations in the 902-928 MHz band but they as well as amateur radio operations would be displaced if a 5G-like PNT service was authorized to use this spectrum.
In the instant proceeding the FCC addresses GPS concerns holistically that also are being addressed by multiple other federal government agencies under the direction of the President. ARRL emphasized the FCC’s expertise and role in making the best use of the spectrum resource.
We commend the Commission for initiating this proceeding to take a holistic approach to the problem and possible solutions thereto, rather than a piece-meal approach that might have led to systems that would unnecessarily use valuable spectrum with inferior results and take years longer to construct from scratch. The Commission is the civilian spectrum expert among the collection of agencies that are addressing this issue. We rely on the Commission to make clear the value of each megahertz of spectrum and the trade-offs in designating any particular band for the purpose of complementary PNT.
ARRL’s filing is intended to emphasize the public interest in protecting amateur and others’ access to the 902-928 MHz band and to highlight that other, less disruptive options are available for PNT.
ARRL will continue to defend amateur access to this and other threatened amateur allocations.
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Promote Your Club’s 2025 ARRL Field Day With Posters:
05/09/2025
2025 ARRL Field Day will be here before you know it! We’re just 7 weeks away from ham radio’s biggest event, held each year on the 4th full weekend of June (28 – 29 for 2025). The theme of “Radio Connects” highlights the many ways amateur radio makes connections.
As radio amateurs, we know the excitement of the weekend: it’s part get-together, part emergency communications exercise, part operating event. It is also amateur radio’s time to shine and welcome the public to learn about and experience this wonderful hobby.
A major aspect of any successful ARRL Field Day operation is the publicity and outreach: How can the public learn about the event if they don’t know it is happening? The ARRL Public Relations and Outreach Committee recently held a publicity workshop for public information volunteers. One of the tools presented is the 2025 ARRL Field Day Poster. It can be posted around your area (think libraries, bulletin boards, community centers, etc.) with your event information filled in on it.
The 11×17” poster is available as a free download [PDF] or available for purchase in packs of 25 from the ARRL Store. It tells the story of amateur radio as fun hobby, resource for public service, and tool for inspiring the next generation of technical leaders by providing a hands-on sandbox where students gain experience in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
ARRL Public Relations and Outreach Manager Sierra Harrop, W5DX, says now is a great time to plaster the posters around your community. “The summer tends to be a busy time with weddings, travel, and other activities. Get your club’s ARRL Field Day activities in front of people now with the posters so they can plan to be there.”
Check out all the resources for ARRL Field Day at www.arrl.org/FieldDay.
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Johns Hopkins University to Hold ARRL Teachers Institute:
05/09/2025
A session of the ARRL Teachers Institute on Wireless Technology (TI) is being hosted this summer by the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab in Laurel, Maryland. This marks the first time a major research university has hosted the ARRL program.
The TI program is expanding significantly in 2025. Already, an institute was held on Staten Island, New York, to mark the first regional session. Sessions in Texas and the southeastern US are scheduled for the year as well.
Working with Johns Hopkins University is a result of ARRL Education and Learning Manager Steve Goodgame, K5ATA, exhibiting the program at the National Science Teachers Association conference in Philadelphia this past March. Representatives from the university saw Goodgame’s presentation on the impact amateur radio can have on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) curriculum. “This is a huge win to have a name like Johns Hopkins interested in the work we are doing,” said Goodgame. “We are hoping to partner with them frequently to hold more sessions, license teachers, and inspire kids.”
Part of ARRL’s mission is to inspire the next generation of radio amateurs, but the TI takes it further, Goodgame added. “This isn’t just about getting a group of teens licensed – it’s about making young people think about how radio and wireless technology impact our world and integrate into the industrial landscape of tomorrow.”
The ARRL Teachers Institute on Wireless Technology is funded entirely by donations to the ARRL Education and Technology Fund. Learn more about the program at www.arrl.org/ti.
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Heritage CQ Amateur Radio Hall of Fame Inductees Named:
05/02/2025
The Heritage CQ Amateur Radio Hall of Fame, created by longtime amateur radio publisher Richard Ross, K2MGA (SK), will continue to honor amateur radio operators on a new section of the Hamgallery.com website.
CQ magazine ceased publication in October 2023. Ross died on April 27, 2024, and the change was made with the permission of his widow, Cathy.
The Heritage CQ Amateur Radio Hall of Fame honors licensed amateur radio operators, and non-licensed individuals, who have made significant contributions to amateur radio, their professional careers, or to another aspect of world affairs. A select and diverse group of amateurs will administer the new website and review submissions.
The 2025 inductees are:
Professor Jim Breakall, WA3FET. Dr. Breakall’s work has been instrumental in amateur radio antenna technology development for decades. Dr. Breakall has authored numerous peer-reviewed scientific articles and books. He is an IEEE Life Fellow, a Radio Club of America (RCA) Fellow, and has been awarded the Sarnoff Award, the Dr. Ulrich L. Rohde Technical Award, at the RCA, and the Technical Achievement Award at the Dayton Hamvention®.
Angel M. Vazquez, WP3R. Vazquez graduated from the City University of New York. He worked at WNYC as a radio engineer before moving back to Arecibo, Puerto Rico and taking a job at the Arecibo Observatory in 1977, rising to become head of telescope operations. He has presented numerous talks on the Arecibo Observatory and his amateur radio experiences at the Dayton Hamvention® Antenna Forums, RCA Speaker series, HamSci conventions, and multiple amateur radio clubs around the world. He was awarded Puerto Rico Amateur of the Year in 2017.
Wayne Overbeck, Ph.D., N6NB (SK). Overbeck was co-inventor of the Quagi antenna, which is part quad, part Yagi. He was active in amateur radio for over 68 year, was a communications law professor and textbook author as well as an accomplished DXer and contester.
The nomination deadline for 2025 has passed but information can be found at Nomination Process for Heritage CQ Amateur Radio Hall of Fame.
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The latest ARRL Letter is at:
http://www.arrl.org/arrlletter/?issue=2025-05-08
The latest ARES-Letter is at:
http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/ares-el/?issue=2025-04-16
The latest NTS Letter is at:
http://www.arrl.org/nts-letter?issue=2025-05-06
The latest ARRL Contest Update Newsletter is at:
http://www.arrl.org/contests/update/?issue=2025-05-07
The latest ARRL Club News is at:
http://www.arrl.org/club-news?issue=2025-04-16
ARRL Member Bulletin:
http://www.arrl.org/member-bulletin?issue=2025-04-14
ARRL Current:
http://arrl.org/arrl-magazines
Radio Waves:
To receive Radio Waves, register as an ARRL Instructor or Teacher, or simply edit your personal profile to select Radio Waves as one of your email subscriptions.
Radio Waves aims to showcase how educators and license class instructors are getting their students and local communities involved in ham radio. These efforts deserve to be documented and shared. The contributors are teachers and instructors who are currently bringing amateur radio into the classrooms and beyond, just like you!
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ARRL DX news bulletin:
SB DX ARL ARLD019
ARLD019 DX news
This week’s bulletin is made possible with information provided by The Daily DX, 425 DX News, DXNL, OPDX, Contest Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites. Thanks to all.
CYPRUS, 5B. Freddy, F5IRO is QRV as 5B/F5IRO until May 16. Activity is during his afternoons and on the HF bands and 6 meters, using QRP power, and CW, FT8, and FT4. QSL to home call.
LESOTHO, 7P. Mark, KW4XJ and Arina, KO4PZT are QRV as 7P8AB and 7P8NB, respectively, until mid-2025. QSL via KW4XJ.
CAPE VERDE, D4. Harold, DF2WO and Warren, KN6ZZI are QRV as D44TWO and D44ZZI, respectively, from Santiago Island, IOTA AF-005, until May 26. Activity is on the HF bands using mainly CW and FT8, and with mainly SSB and FT8, respectively. This includes being on Satellite QO-100. QSL both calls via M0OXO.
MOLDOVA, ER. Special event call sign ER80V is QRV until May 10 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. QSL via LoTW.
FRENCH POLYNESIA, FO. Didier, F6BCW is QRV as TX5U from Tikehau Island, IOTA OC-066, until June 8. Activity is on 40 to 6 meters using CW and SSB. QSL via LoTW.
REUNION ISLAND, FR. Phil, FR8UA and Ann, FR8TZ are QRV as TO974REF until May 11 to celebrate the centenary of the French Society REF. Activity is mostly on 40, 20, 15, and 10 meters using CW, SSB, and various digital modes. QSL via operators’ instructions.
GUERNSEY, GU. A group of operators are QRV as GU6EFW until May 14. Activity is on 160 to 6 meters using CW, SSB, and various digital modes. They will also try Satellite QO-100 and 2.3 GHz EME. QSL via ON6EF.
HONDURAS, HR. Renato, PY8WW will be QRV as HR4/PY8WW from Isla del Tigre, IOTA NA-060, from May 13 to 17. Activity will be on the HF bands using CW, SSB, and various digital modes. QSL via LoTW.
JAPAN, JA. Special event station 8K3EXPO is QRV until October 13 for the 2025 Expo in Osaka. QSL via operators’ instructions.
PAPUA NEW GUINEA, P2. Xu, BG5DON is QRV as P29XZ. Activity is in his spare time on the 20, 15, 10, and 6 meters on FT8 frequencies. QSL direct to EA5GL.
CURACAO, PJ2. Roberto, IW7DEC plans to be QRV as PJ2/IW7DEC from May 11 to 14. Activity will be on 40 and 20 meters using SSB and FT8. QSL to home call.
GREECE, SV. Members of the Thessaloniki Amateur Radio Group are QRV until May 17 with special event call sign SX20TARG to celebrate the group’s 20th anniversary. QSL via eQSL.
NAMIBIA, V5. Remo, HB9SHD is QRV as V51/HB9SHD until June 15. Activity is holiday style on 40 to 6 meters using SSB and various digital modes. QSL via LoTW.
HONG KONG, VR2. Members of the Hong Kong Amateur Radio Transmitting Society are QRV as VR100IARU until December to commemorate the centenary of the IARU. QSL via bureau.
EL SALVADOR, YS. Renato, PY8WW is QRV as YS3PY from Isla Zacatillo, IOTA NA-190, until May 13. Activity is on the HF bands using CW, SSB, and various digital modes. QSL via LoTW.
KOSOVO, Z6. Stations Z68TT and Z68ZZ are QRV until May 17. Activity is on the HF bands. QSL both calls via I2YSB.
PRINCE EDWARD AND MARION ISLANDS, ZS8. Yuris, YL2GM is QRV as ZS8W from Marion Island until May 16 while on work assignment. Activity is in his spare time on 160 to 6 meters using CW, SSB, and FT8. QSL via Club Log.
THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. CQ-M International DX Contest, NCCC FT4 Sprint, Weekly RTTY Test, NCCC CW Sprint, K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, FISTS Saturday CW Sprint, VOLTA World Wide RTTY Contest, SKCC Weekend CW Sprintathon, Canadian Prairies QSO Party and the 50 MHz Spring Sprint are all scheduled for this upcoming weekend.
4 States QRP Group Second Sunday Sprint, K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, ICWC Medium Speed CW Test, OK1WC Memorial, RSGB 80-Meter Club SSB Championship, Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest, DARC FT4 Contest, Phone Weekly Test, A1Club AWT, CWops Test, VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest, Mini-Test 40 CW and the Mini-Test 80 CW are on tap for May 12 to 14.
Please see May 2025 QST, page 73, and the ARRL and WA7BNM contest websites for details.
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NLI ~ National Traffic System STATS:
| TRAFFIC NETS | APRIL | 2025 |
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BA |
30 | 257 | 7 | 7 | 609 | ||
| ESS | 30 | 315 | 42 | ||||
| NCVHFTN | 26 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 285 | ||
| NLISTN | NR | ||||||
| NYS/E | 30 | 111 | 75 | 75 | 275 | ||
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| SAR | O | R | S | D | T | ||
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KD2TDG |
0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 9 | ||
| KD2LPM | NR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| W2ITT | 0 | 18 | 26 | 3 | 47 | ||
| AA2QL | 1 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 26 | ||
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PSHR |
1/Nets | 2/Tffc | 3/Pos | 4/Pub | 5/Emg | 6/Dig | TOT |
| KD2LPM | 22 | 0 | 20 | 195 | 0 | 40 | 277 |
| W2ITT | 40 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 80 |
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Digital Activity |
APRIL | 2025 | |||||
| DTR | R | S | T | ||||
| KD2MDV | 0 | 3 | 3 | ||||
| W2ITT | 0 | 11 | 11 | ||||
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NTS INFORMATION
NYS/M*/ 10am local time daily /*NYS/E*/ 7pm local time daily /*NYS/L*/
10pm local time daily –
As of now the frequency for all things NTS in NY is 3576. The alternate
freq. is usually 7042 kHz ± but 80 is starting to go long again, so if
you can get on top band, the alternate of 1807 kHz.
INDEPENDENT CW NETS which maintain close association with the NTS.
Empire Slow Speed Net (ESS) 6pm daily on 3566 kHz . Alt. 7044 kHz ±
Hit and Bounce Slow Speed Traffic Net (HBSN) 7112 kHz at 7:30 am daily.
Hit and Bounce Net (HBN) 8:30 am daily on 7112 kHz
NTS SECTION LEVEL HF/phone nets:
New York Public Operations Net (NYPON) 5pm daily on 3925 kHz ± QRM,
alternate freq. 3913 kHz
The NTS local nets are:
Big Apple Traffic Net meets @ 8:00 PM on 440.600 +5 141.3 PL
Nassau Co. VHF Net Tuesday thru Sunday at 7:30pm. Pri: 146.805/R (136.5pl)Alt.1:
147.135/R (136.5pl) Alt.2: 443.525/R (114.8)
NCVHFTN Website: : http://www.nassautraffic.net
NLI Student Skywarn / Traffic Net
Meetings
Off for summer
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Digital Traffic:
KD2MDV, KD2MEN, W2ITT and N2WGF are now operational as a Digital Relay Stations on HF winlink representing the New York City/Long Island Section.
Club Meetings and Information:
The Club listing is always being updated. Please submit your meeting
information to w2kfv@arrl.org
NOTE: Always check with the club to verify the date, time and
location of the events/meetings listed here.
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ARCECS
The ARCECS meets monthly on the first Tuesday of every month at 7:30 PM.
American Red Cross on Long Island
For more information go to their website: http://www.arcecs.org
Please contact Leonard Smith (PIO) at: n2ldv@arrl.net for information.
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BONAC Amateur Radio Club (BARC)
BARC meets the 4th Thursday of the month at 6:00 PM at the Amagansett
Library (except November, which is on the 3rd Thursday). For more
information please go to the club website at http://www.bonacarc.org
Or contact President Eddie Schnell, WZ2Y at wz2y@arrl.net
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Brookhaven National Labs Amateur Radio Club (BNLARC)
President ; Joe Levesque III – AC2ND ac2nd@arrl.net
For more information please go to the club website at http://www.arc.bnl.gov/BNLARC/Home.html
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Camp Pouch Amateur Radio Association (WA2CP) http://www.wa2cp.org
Meetings are held on the 2nd Saturday of each month. 1 PM. At the William H. Pouch Scout Camp, 1465 Manor Road, Staten Island. Club E Mail, info@wa2cp.org
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Grumman ARC (GARC) http://www.qsl.net/wa2lqo/
Meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Haypath Road Park in Old Bethpage, starting at 5:30 PM.
GARC VE sessions are held on the second Tuesday of each month in the meeting rooms at the Bethpage Community Park in Bethpage, starting at 5:00 PM.
Contact: Ed Gellender at wb2eav@yahoo.com
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Great South Bay ARC
GSBARC Monthly meetings are the last Thursday of the month, 8PM.
Babylon Town Hall EOC, 200 East Sunrise Hwy, North Lindenhurst. GSBARC
Monthly VE are the 4th Saturday starting 10:00 am. For more
information, Contact AB2ZI Kevin Morgan at kmorgan6@optonline.net.
Please see the club website for directions http://www.gsbarc.org/
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HOSARC
The NY Hall of Science ARC has general membership meetings on the
second Tuesday of each month, 7:30 PM, with the exception of July and August.
The meetings are a time to take care of club business, listen to a
great speaker regarding an interesting topic related to ham radio, and
to make new friends and catch up with old friends. The club has its
meetings at the Fort Totten Coast Guard Auxiliary
611 Little Bay Road
Bayside, NY 11359
Outside Staircase is in the back to 2nd floor
Please check the clubs website at www.hosarc.org for more detailed
information.
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Kings County Radio Club (KC2RC)
Club Meeting Info:
Zoom Virtual Meeting Software
1st Wednesday of Each Month
7:00 PM – Pre-Meeting (informal discussion, questions, etc.)
8:00 PM – General Meeting (Club business, etc. The meeting can continue until 8:30 to 9:30)
Presently we have our meetings by Zoom virtual meeting software. Anyone can request a link to our next meeting by requesting one by email to Roy AC2GS (at AC2GS@AC2GS.com) and identifying themselves (anonymous email addresses are insufficient).
Our 2 Meter Nets Tuesdays at 9:00 PM, 146.730 Pl 88.5 -600hz Encode / Decode
Our 2 Meter Tech Net is Second and Fourth Wednesday of Every Month At 9:00 PM 146.730 Pl 88.5 – 600hz Encode / Decode
Our 10 Meter KCRC Net Sunday 10 Meter Net 28.380.0 USB Every Sunday 11:00 AM Eastern Time Zone
We now have Wire-X Room KCRC-RPT #85663.
To listen to Digital Side and 2 Meter Club Net Stream us when you are away from your radios
https://www.kingscountyradioclub.com/stream/
Kings County Radio Club Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/groups/kingscountyradioclub/
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Larkfield Amateur Radio Club
Club Meetings and Information:
Larkfield Amateur Radio Club
Club Meetings are in person/virtual
Larkfield Amateur Radio Club meetings take place at 7:30 PM on the second Thursday of every month, at the Halesite Fire Department, 1 North New York Ave, Halesite, NY 11743.
Utilize the Town Park parking lot to the rear of the building. Do NOT park in Firefighter parking spots. Use rear entrance and take elevator to 2nd floor meeting room.
ZOOM invitations are emailed to all members on the club roster. Guests are welcome to join. For more information contact: larkfieldarc@gmail.com
Club website http://www.larkfield.org/
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Long Island Amateur Radio Simplex Club
The LIARS Club meets on the first Tuesday of the month at Newfield High
School in Selden, NY at 7:30PM. All are welcome. Our web site is:
www.lisimplex.org Contact: Tim MoDavis, KA2VZX at ka2vzx@arrl.net
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Long Island CW Club:
LICW holds 75 classes and classes and forums weekly on Zoom covering CW instruction and many interesting topics on radio and related technology. The club has grown quickly to 3000 members in 50 states and 43 countries. LICW has local events such as portable outings and luncheons. More outings will be planned as Covid eventually eases. LICW has taught CW to over 350 kids with a number getting licenses. Programs for members with disabilities such as hearing impairments are available. LICW has a very unique website dedicated to all aspects of CW: Learn Morse Code – CW with The Long Island CW Club
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Long Island DX Association (LIDXA)
Regular meetings are at 8pm on the third Tuesday of the month at The
Town of Oyster Bay-Ice Skating Center, 1001 Stewart Avenue, Bethpage
(Community Room 1). For club details, see our Web site, or contact Jack
Phelan, NU2Q, LIDXA Secretary at jackp05@aol.com for further
information.
LIDXA President, John, W2GW, Aaron, WC2C and Tom KA2D are ARRL DXCC
card checkers. Bring your new DXCC cards and paperwork to these
meetings for official verification and credit.
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Long Island Mobile Amateur Radio Club (LIMARC)
LIMARC meets the second Wednesday each month, 8PM at Levittown Hall,
201 Levittown Parkway, Hicksville, NY. All are welcome. Bring a
friend!
Webpage is: http://www.limarc.org
Club Contact: President, Richie Cetron, k2knb@limarc.org
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Long Island Transmitter Hunters (LITHARC)
Seeking new participants A group of Long Island transmitter hunting
enthusiasts has been conducting hunts on Friday nights with an
occasional Sunday event and we are seeking new participants to join in
the fun. Anyone interested in learning more about the activity of radio
direction finding and radio fox hunting is invited to come out as
a hunter or rider. A LITHARC discussion group (Long Island Transmitter
Hunters ARC) has been established on Groups IO as a central
information and communications site.
You are welcome to sign up to keep informed about upcoming events. If
you would like our group to conduct a hunt in your area that would
include members of your radio club, please let us know. For more
information, contact Larry, WA2SUH at wa2suh@aol.com
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Nassau Amateur Radio Club (NARC) http://www.k2vn.org/
Meetings every Monday night at 7:30 PM in Eisenhower Park in East Meadow
at the Lannin House, Field #6 / 6A. The General meeting is the last
Monday of the month at 7:30 PM. All are welcome. Contact Mike Croce, N2PPI, President at n2ppi.mike@gmail.com
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New York City Repeater Association (NYCRA)
Meets the second Thursday of the month (except for July and August)
Meetings are held at the South Beach Psych Center, 777 Seaview Ave.
Off Father Cappodano Blvd., in Building 10. The meeting will start
promptly at 8 pm.
Staten Island ARES meets at the same location starting at 7pm.
Talk in frequency is 447.375 minus shift pl. 141.3
All are welcome, members and non-members.
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Peconic Amateur Radio Club (PARC)
PARC’s regular club meeting is held the first Sunday of each month (except in July) at the Custer Institute and Observatory 1115 Main Bayview Road Southold, New York 11971
See the PARC website at www.w2amc.org for our current club activities, meeting details and contact information
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Radio Central Amateur Radio Club
RCAC meets the last Wednesday
of most months from 6:30-9PM at the Middle Country Public Library;
101 Eastwood Blvd, Centereach, NY 11720
+40.8654, -73.0800
Each month, meeting details are on our web site: http://www.rcarc.org
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Radio Club of Junior High School 22 NYC
Joe Fairclough-WB2JKJ
President
PO Box 1052
New York NY 10002
Telephone 516-674-4072 Mobile/Text 516-658-6947
*** Meet us on THE CLASSROOM NET, 7.238 MHz, 7:00-8:30 am, Monday thru Friday.
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Staten Island Amateur Radio Association (SIARA)
From President Neal “Rich” Balas, W2RB:
Due to the current COVID pandemic, all meetings and VE Sessions have been
suspended until further notice
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Suffolk County Radio Club (SCRC)
Please be advised that the SCRC meeting dates will now be held on the last Monday of the month, Beginning on April 25,2002. The board meeting will begin at 7pm and the general meeting will start at 8:00 pm .Our new meeting will now be held at :
Longwood Youth / LYSA Sports Complex
210 Meadows Blvd E
Yaphank, NY 11980
Contact Richie Geraci, KD2NJA, at kd2nja@gmail.com
Or go to their NEW website, http://www.suffolkcountyradioclub.net
The Suffolk County Radio Club holds weekly nets on the W2DQ repeater.All are welcome to check-in. The repeater is located in Yaphank, NY on 145.210 MHz / negative ( – ) 600 kHz shift / PL 136.5
SCRC Information & Rag chew Net
Round table discussions, Club news and information, technical topics and for sale items. Wednesday 8:00 PM
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Wantagh Amateur Radio Club
Meetings are held on the second Friday of each month at 7:30 PM at the
Wantagh Public Library, 3285 Park Ave, Wantagh, NY 11793. Entrance to
the meeting room is at the rear of the library, adjacent to the
parking-lot. For more information, see the club’s website at
http://www.qsl.net/w2va
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Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES)
New York City:
DEC: Martin Grillo, W1EMR, w1emr@arrl.net
ADEC: Frank J. Racaniello, KE2ARA, ke2ara@arrl.net
EC: Kings / Queens: Simon Wurster, K2FH, k2fh@arrl.net
AEC: L. Sugai, N2UJG, n2ujg@arrl.net
Nassau County:
DEC : Ken Kobetitsch, KD2GXL, kd2gxl@ncaresmail.net
ADEC : Robert Jagde, KD2GRS, kd2grs@ncaresmail.net
Nassau County ARES meets monthly on the 4th Thursday at 7:30 pm.
Meetings are held at the American Red Cross 195 Willis Ave. Mineola , NY
For more information about local ARES groups, contact the
following Emergency Coordinators:
Suffolk County:
DEC: John Melfi, W2HCB suffolkcountydec@outlook.com
EC;s
Town of Smithtown: Rich Johnston, KC2TON, kc2ton@arrl.net
Smithtown meets on the 2nd Monday of every month at the Smithtown EOC – 7:30PM.
We also hold weekly Nets on Monday’s at 7:30 pm, (W2LRC/145.43, PL 136.5 Larkfield Repeater)
Town of Brookhaven: John Mishler, N3JWM, n3jwm@arrl.net
2nd Monday of the month at the Middle Country Library,
101 Eastwood Blvd., Centereach, NY at 7:30 pm
Town of Riverhead: Steve Casko, W2SFC, w2sfc@arrl.net
Monthly meeting TBD
Town of Southampton: Vacant
Town of Southold: Don Fisher, N2QHV, n2qhv@arrl.net
ARES announcements and business conducted during the Peconic ARC
meetings.
1st Friday of the month at 6:30 pm. Mattituck Public Library on the Main Road
(route 25) in Mattituck.
Town of East Hampton: Eddie Schnell,WZ2Y, wz2y@arrl.net
4th Thursday of the month at 6:00 pm during the BONAC ARC meeting
(except November which is on the 3rd Thursday). Amagansett
Library, Amagansett
Town of Shelter Island: Vacant
Town of Islip: Phil Jacobs, W2UV, w2uv@arrl.net
Other Stuff :
[DX]
John Reiser, W2GW is the section DXCC card checker and is available for
field checking of QSL cards for your DXCC Award. John is available by
appointment at his home in West Hempstead for card checking, and at all
LIDXA meetings. If some lives far from him, John is willing to meet them
half way at a diner or someplace. Contact John at w2gw@arrl.net
Aaron Broges, WC2C and Tom Carrubba, KA2D are also DXCC card checkers. Aaron and Tom are also members of the LIDXA and is usually available for DXCC QSL checking at the monthly LIDXA meetings (along with W2GW).
Approved DXCC card checkers can also check cards for WAS and VUCC
awards as well.
NLI DX Spotting Clusters:
AA2MF Staten Island-NY, dxc.aa2mf.net
K2LS Greensboro- NC. dxc.k2ls.com
K2LS is still a popular spot for many NLI DXers.
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ARRL Additional :
Finding ham radio classes a mouse click away! A new user-friendly
feature on the ARRL Web site-the ARRL Amateur Licensing Class Search
Page-lets prospective hams search for a licensing class in their area.
It also allows ARRL registered instructors to list their classes on the
Web. Visitors can search for classes by ZIP code, ARRL Section or
state.
http://www.arrl.org/FandES/courses/
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ARES E-Letter, sign up now!
The ARES E-Letter is an e-mail digest of news and information of
interest to active members of the ARRL Amateur Radio Emergency Service
(ARES) and to hams concerned with public service and emergency
communications. ARRL members may subscribe to The ARES E-Letter by
going to the Member Data Page at:
http://www.arrl.org/members-only/memdata.html?modify=1
Check the box for ARES E-Letter (monthly public service and
emergency communications news) and you’re all set. Past issues of
The ARES E-Letter are available at: http://www.arrl.org/ares-el/ Issues
are posted to this page after publication.
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Repeaters:
MetroCor is coordinating body for the New York metro area. MetroCor is
the established coordinating body for the New York Metro area,
inclusive of New York City, Long Island, Westchester County and the
majority of Northern New Jersey. You must apply for coordination
through MetroCor if you wish to establish a new system on Amateur Radio
Spectrum above 29.5 MHz. These and any other matters related to repeater
systems coordination are welcomed by MetroCor. They invite you to
visit their website at: http://www.metrocor.net. You can also direct
questions to their e-mail at metrocor@metrocor.net.
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NLI Staff :
DEC New York City: Martin Grillo, W1EMR, w1emr@arrl.net
DEC Nassau County: Ken Kobetitsch, KD2GXL, kd2gxl@ncaresmail.net
DEC Suffolk County : John Melfi, W2HCB, w2hcb@arrl.net
Affiliated Club Coordinator : Richie Cetron, K2KNB, k2knb@arrl.net
Technical Coordinator: Steve Barreres K2CX, k2cx@arrl.net
Public Information Coordinator : Mel Granick, KS2G, ks2g@arrl.net
State Government Liaison: George Tranos N2GA, n2ga@arrl.net
Section Traffic Manager : Todd Walerstein, KD2CBV
Assistant Section Traffic Manager: Eugene Boychenko, KD2MDV, kd2mdv@arrl.net
Assistant Section Managers:
Webmaster: Mitch Cohen N2RGA, n2rga@arrl.net
Skywarn: John Hale, KD2LPM, kd2lpm@arrl.net
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