NOVEMBER 2024 NYC-LI Section Newsletter
This is the November 2024 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 December 2024 issue prior to
the end of the second week in December.
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
* Silent Keys
* Hamfests:
* Events
* VE Sessions
* From the ARRL
* NLI Section ARES Reports and PSHR
* National Traffic System
* Club Info
Hello Everyone,
Well fall is here and the leaves are falling and it’s starting to get colder. Take these last few warm days and check that your antennas are in good shape. Hurricane season is not over yet and are winter storms will be here shortly. Make sure your prepared and that your radios are properly programmed. Check your “Go Bags” too.
It was a pretty busy month for the NLI Section with the Suffolk County Marathon, The American Cancer Society Walk, God’s Children’s Boat ride, the Totten Trot 5k run, the SET Drill out in Southold, the SES station in memory of Walter Grosser, W2TE , at Robert Moses Park, the LIMARC Hamfest plus some others. It was nice to see a lot of hams participating and having a good time.
By the end of this week we will know the results of the Hudson Division Director elections and who will lead us for the next 3 years.
The Ham Radio University Committee is looking for some additional committee members who may be able to bring some new ideas to HRU. If interested, Contact Tom, KA2D at tomka2d@gmail.com or me at w2kfv@arrl.org
For you older hams, make sure you look at ARRL Announces Partnership with Grouper in the ARRL column below. The collaboration between ARRL and Grouper aims to enhance the health of ARRL members by providing access to benefits that support staying active and engaged.
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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.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone. We all have a lot to be thankful for…especially amateur radio!
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 and be safe….. ….<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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Silent Keys:
Peconic Radio Club reports the untimely passing of former Suffolk DEC Bill Scheibel, N2NFI.
Bill and his wife were in an auto accident with a wrong way driver on the Taconic Parkway. Bill’s wife sustained non life threatening injuries. Unfortunately Bill and the driver of the other car did not make it. The Section passes on their thoughts and prayers to Bill’s family.
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Hamfests:
LIMARC indoor hamfest February 25, 2025.
More info to follow.
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Events:
Operation Santa
December 11th 8:30 AM. At JFK. Contact Dave, KB2KAB at
KA2KAB@aol.com for updated info
Ham Radio University
Saturday, January 4, 2025
Our 26th annual event!
LIU-POST
Hillwood Commons Student Center
720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville, NY 11548
https://hamradiouniversity.org/
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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 ~TBD
Sessions begin promptly at 9am (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.
Please contact Bob N2OCH to confirm your attendance or to get additional assistance.
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
2024 Dates:
11/30 and 12/28
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:
2024 ARRL Field Day Results Published
11/08/2024
Results are published, and the numbers are in. They paint a picture of a very active 2024 ARRL Field Day. Nearly 1.3 million contacts were reported during the 24-hour event. That is up from 2023’s 1.25 million contacts. That’s likely indicative of the continued rise of Solar Cycle 25 leading up to the event, but more people also participated this year.
Entries were received from all 85 ARRL and Radio Amateurs of Canada (RAC) sections, as well as from 27 different countries from outside the US and Canada. “It is encouraging to see a rise in participation year to year,” said ARRL Contest Program Manager Paul Bourque, N1SFE. “ARRL Field Day is amateur radio’s premier event, and the hams turned out for it.”
Field Day is whatever you make it. For some participants, it’s a contest; for others, it’s a social gathering and club activity. Other groups use Field Day to showcase what amateur radio is all about to the public. Some groups use Field Day as an opportunity to introduce youths to amateur radio.
Class A, B, and C scores are included in the 2024 QST results article. The scores for Class D, E and F stations and club aggregate scores are listed in the 2024 line scores on the web, as well in the digital edition of QST.
Results are available now on the ARRL Field Day website at https://field-day.arrl.org/fdresults.php and in the December issue of QST.
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Rare California Island to be Activated for Armed Forces Day, First Time in 53 Years
11/08/2024
On Armed Forces Day, May 1971, 53 years ago, two amateur operators working as WZ6SNI, activated San Nicolas Island, IOTA NA-066. At 61 miles, San Nicolas is the most remote of the Channel Islands off the coast of Southern California and is owned by the US Navy.
Now, weather permitting, Will Costello, WC6DX, has been authorized to be active from San Nicolas Island November 8 – 12, 2024. He is taking a Buddihex antenna for 6 – 20 meters and a 100 watt rig.
For island chasers in southern California, Arizona, and southern Nevada who may not be able to hear because of skip, he will also take a Buddipole antenna for 40 – 30 meters daytime use. Operations will be primarily SSB, and CW if conditions deteriorate due to solar flares.
QSL instructions will be on WC6DX’s QRZ.com after the operation.
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Amateur Radio Activated for Late Season Hurricane
11/08/2024
A rare November hurricane made landfall in western Cuba as a Category 3 storm Wednesday and continued to move slowly toward the northwest Thursday morning. Volunteer ham radio operators were there to provide surface reports to the National Hurricane Center in Miami.
Hurricane Rafael left Cuba’s 10 million residents without power and on Thursday afternoon was a Category 2 storm moving away from Cuba and heading northwest towards the Gulf of Mexico. Initial predictions showed the storm could have been headed for Florida and Louisiana, but all watches and warnings in those areas have been discontinued.
The Hurricane Watch Net (HWN), the VoIP Hurricane Net, and WX4NHC, the amateur radio station at the National Hurricane Center (NHC), were activated until Wednesday night but are now secured and continuing to monitor the storm.
The NHC predicts that Rafael should remain a hurricane for the next couple of days as it moves into a drier air mass in the south-central Gulf of Mexico this weekend and early next week.
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Hurricane Rafael – Storm Updates
11/05/2024
Tuesday, November 5, 2024, 11:00 AM Eastern Update:
The following information is from the Hurricane Watch Net:
The Hurricane Watch Net will be activated today, Tuesday, as planned, with one minor update. After further review of the timing of the storm and the distance from land, we need to modify our plans. All will remain the same with the exception that we will now operate overnight
Activation Plans:
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
- 20 meters:14.325 MHz (USB) at 2:00 PM EST (1900 UTC) until at least 12:00 AM EST (0500 UTC).
- 40 meters:7.268 MHz (LSB) 7:00 PM EST (0000 UTC). We will remain active on this frequency throughout the day and overnight for as long as propagation allows. If propagation allows us to operate all night, we will suspend operations at 7:30 AM EST Wednesday to allow the Waterway Net to conduct their daily Net.
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
- 20 meters:14.325 MHz (USB) at 8:00 AM EST (1300 UTC) until at least 10:00 PM EST (0300 UTC).
- 40 meters:7.268 MHz (LSB) 7:00 PM EST (0000 UTC) until at least 10:00 PM EST (0300 UTC).
Other Nets that will be in operation are as follows:
- WX4NHC will be On-The-Air on the Hurricane Watch Net frequency 14.325 MHz most of the time and 7.268 MHz depending on propagation.
- WX4NHC will be on VoIP Hurricane Net (IRLP node 9219 / EchoLink WX-TALK Conference node 7203). http://www.voipwx.net/
WX4NHC will be monitoring WinLink and Online reports. WX4NHC@winlink.org
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As always, any change to this plan will be posted on our website, www.hwn.org, and our social media pages.
To all official agencies such as Emergency Operations Centers, Red Cross officials, and Storm Shelters in the affected area, we are available to provide backup communications. We also collect and forward significant damage assessment data to government and non-government officials requesting such.
We greatly appreciate the daily users and various nets who use 14.325.00 MHz and 7.268.00 MHz for allowing us a clear frequency. It certainly makes our job easier and I know those in the affected area appreciate it as well.
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The following information is from WX4NHC, the amateur radio station at the National Hurricane Center:
WX4NHC Amateur Radio Station at the National Hurricane Center – Announcement –Hurricane Rafael
WX4NHC will be activated TODAY Tuesday November 5th at 5pm until about 11pm EST for Hurricane Rafael’s forecast track affecting the Cayman Islands and then on Wednesday November 6th from 11am to 9pm EST for western Cuba.
WX4NHC will be On-The-Air on the Hurricane Watch Net frequency 14.325 MHz most of the time and 7.268 MHz depending on propagation. [http://www,HWN.org]http://www,HWN.org
WX4NHC will be on VoIP Hurricane Net (IRLP node 9219 / EchoLink WX-TALK Conference node 7203). http://www.voipwx.net/
WX4NHC will be monitoring WinLink and Online reports. WX4NHC@winlink.org
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Please send or relay any Surface Reports from the affected area (weather data, flooding, damage) to the Hurricane Nets or using any of the available modes listed.
WX4NHC On-line Hurricane report Form
Hurricane On-line Report Form (fiu.edu)
Please remember that, due to Federal Security measures:
NO VISITORS will be allowed entry to NHC.
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ARRL Members Raise $47,000 for STEM Education in Online Auction
11/01/2024
ARRL® The National Association for Amateur Radio® is pleased to announce that the 19th annual ARRL Online Auction, sponsored by RT Systems Inc, raised $47,000 for amateur radio STEM education.
The event was held from October 18- 24, 2024. In addition to hundreds of views, the auction saw 329 individual bidders vying for equipment, vintage books, “mystery junk boxes” from the ARRL Lab, and more.
There were 206 items up for bid and more than 1430 bids were recorded with 40 items finishing in overtime bidding. This year’s ARRL Online Auction grossed more than $47,000.
Top three items with the most bids were, both with 25 bids each, Mastrant rope and ARRL Field Day Cooler Bag surprise, and with 24 bids was one of the mystery junk boxes.
Proceeds from the yearly ARRL Online Auction go directly to ARRL’s education programs, including promoting activities to license new hams, strengthening amateur radio’s emergency service training, offering continuing technical and operating education, and creating instructional materials.
The ARRL Teachers Institute on Wireless Technology trains educators to incorporate amateur radio and wireless communications into their science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) lessons. This is creating a real impact on the number of new hams across the country. See more about the program at www.arrl.org/TI.
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ARRL Recognizes University of Scranton During Amateur Radio Station Dedication
10/31/2024
The University of Scranton in Pennsylvania has a new amateur radio station, W3USR. A dedication was held at the university’s Loyola Science Center on Friday, October 25, 2024, led by Dr. Nathaniel Frissell, W2NAF, an associate professor of physics and electrical engineering, and club advisor for the University of Scranton Amateur Radio Club.
The new W3USR University of Scranton Amateur Radio Station supports the radio club, academic research, and the university’s outreach to the community. Frissell kicked off the dedication by framing the station’s purpose for education, research, service, and fun.
“With the establishment of your radio club and station, you’re not just creating a technical resource; you’re building a vibrant community of learners and innovators,” said Bob Inderbitzen, NQ1R, the Director of Marketing and Innovation for ARRL® The National Association for Amateur Radio®. Inderbitzen is also a staff advisor the ARRL Collegiate Amateur Radio Program.
Club President Gerard Piccini, KD2ZHK, ceremonially handed an application for ARRL affiliation to Inderbitzen, who responded by presenting the University of Scranton Amateur Radio Club with a certificate as the newest ARRL Affiliated Club. Since its inception in 1918, the Affiliated Club Program has united amateur radio clubs to enhance the Amateur Radio Service, recognizing their crucial role in developing active radio operators and serving local communities.
“You are now part of a thriving network of college ham radio stations across the country, each contributing to a larger tapestry of knowledge, innovation, and fun,” said Inderbitzen.
Before the dedication, students provided tours of W3USR. Perched five stories up, the room committed to the new station is impressive for being well appointed with the latest amateur radio gear, but also for its panoramic views of the campus and city of Scranton. The station is equipped for HF, VHF, and UHF, and has capabilities for voice, CW, and digital modes, and for operating via the amateur satellites. Among the student tour guides were undergraduate students Piccini; Thomas Pisano, KE2BAC, the club’s Vice President; Alexandros Papadopoulos, KC3WUD, Secretary; James Fox, KE2ANL, Treasurer, and Owen Ruzanski, a freshman and new club member.
Guests were also guided to the roof of the science center for a closer look at the antennas, described by Jeff DePolo, WN3A. DePolo is the owner of Broadcast Sciences, LLC, which was responsible for designing and installing the station. A centerpiece of the antenna farm is a 40-foot tower with a DX Engineering Skyhawk Tri-Band Yagi for 20, 15, and 10 meters.
“One of the goals was to be able to install a tower without having to do any roof penetrations or anything structural as far as the roof goes,” said DePolo. A 200-foot crane was used to set the tower and antennas into place. The tower is attached to ten 12 x 12 steel tubes with 5/8-inch walls that are tied into the steel structure of the roof. The tower also includes an antenna for the W3USR 70-Centimenter repeater, and a fan dipole for 40 and 80 meters. Additional antennas are installed on mounts across the roof.
Most of the more than $200,000 of funding for the new station came from a generous grant from Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC), which has awarded many grants and scholarships supporting amateur radio and students pursuing higher education. Additional donations and support were made by Dr. Mary Lou West, KC2NMC; Ed Hayes, N6XEM (Class of ’61); Jeff DePolo, WN3A; DX Engineering, and The National Science Foundation (NSF).
The dedication ceremony included remarks from ARDC Executive Director Rosy Schechter, KJ7RYV; NSF Aeronomy Program Director Dr. Shikha Raizada, WP4PYE; The University of Scranton President Fr. Joseph Marina, and Interim Provost Dr. Tracy Stewart.
The ceremony concluded with a presentation of one of the many research projects pairing students with radio amateurs and scientists. Papadopoulos described programming techniques he and Piccini had learned in a DSP course which they used to automate the analysis of an HF time difference of arrival (TDOA) experiment conducted by Steve Cerwin, WA5FRF. Cerwin is a retired Institute Scientist at Southwest Research Institute where he designed custom electronic instrumentation and antenna systems. The experiment sought to identify multipath propagation modes between two HF stations by transmitting an audio chirp using conventional amateur radios and measuring the height of the F2 region of the ionosphere by sensing and analyzing the TDOA.
The University of Scranton Radio Club was established in 2020. Throughout its short tenure, the club has garnered the attention of the wider community of university amateur radio clubs for its success in developing student experiences with radio communications and wireless technology.
The ARRL Collegiate Amateur Radio Program is sponsored in part by the W1YSM Snyder Family Collegiate & ARRL Affiliated Club Endowment Fund, first established in 2017.
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2025 ARRL Foundation Scholarship Program Accepting Applications through Jan 6, 2025
10/30/2024
The 2025 ARRL Foundation Scholarship Program will begin accepting applications on October 30, 2024. Applications will be accepted through January 6, 2025.
More than 100 scholarships ranging from $500 to $25,000 will be awarded. All applicants must be active, FCC-licensed amateur radio operators.
Information, along with the link to the online application, can be found on ARRL’s website: https://www.arrl.org/scholarship-program.
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ARRL VEC Services Update During Systems Disruption
10/30/2024
Updated 10/30/2024
ARRL previously reported that we are responding to a serious incident involving access to our network and headquarters-based systems. Several services have been affected, including those administered by the ARRL Volunteer Examiner Coordinator (ARRL VEC).
Exam Registrations and Materials. ARRL Volunteer Examiners (VEs) should continue to submit exam registrations and material requests. We are able to post new or revised exam session dates and details to the website, we continue to ship out exam materials. Please remember that most exam materials are available on our website (www.arrl.org/resources-for-ves).
Processing Applications to the FCC and VE Session Counts Webpage. We are processing Amateur Radio License applications to the FCC. This includes applications for new and upgrade licenses, individual applications, and club license applications. The VEC exam session upload webpage was not affected by the incident. The VE session counts webpage data entry programming had been unavailable since May 12th. That part of our program’s systems became operational again mid-October. However, there is a 5 to 6 month backlog of session and VE participation data to enter into the system. It will take some time for the session counts page to reflect the data correctly but will be updated as quickly as we are able. We thank you in advance for your patience and understanding, as we work our way through the backlog.
VE Accreditations, International Radio Permits and License Class Certificates. As of mid-October, we are able to create Volunteer Examiner (VE) badges, certificates, and stickers. New ARRL VE applications and accreditation renewals are also being processed at this time. International Amateur Radio Permits and License Class Certificates are being created and shipped.
VE Newsletter VE-List Server. The VE Newsletter email program has been unavailable since the security incident in May. New subscribers cannot be added and existing information cannot be updated. Please check back in with us when we have access to that program system.
2024 – 2028 Extra Class Exam Booklets. A previous version of this story indicated that the ARRL VEC will supply its officially appointed, field-stocked VE team leaders with the new Extra-class exam booklet designs around mid-June. Due to ARRL’s recent system disruption, the shipment was delayed. The exam booklets were shipped out July 8 and should be have been delivered before August 1. VE Teams may contact the ARRL VEC to receive instructions on how to print new Extra exams in the interim. The newly revised pool must be used for Extra-class license exams starting July 1, 2024. Exam designs based off the previous pool are no longer valid. The outdated versions of the Extra exams should be destroyed or thrown away to avoid a mix-up at the testing session.
ARRL Youth Licensing Grant Program | FCC Application Fee Reimbursement Information. ARRL is continuing to accept reimbursement forms to cover the one-time $35 application fee for new license candidates younger than 18-years of age for tests administered under the auspices of the ARRL VEC. Reimbursement checks may take longer than normal to be processed at this time.
We appreciate your patience as ARRL continues to work on restoring access to affected systems and services.
This story will be updated with new developments.
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Handbook 101: A New Generation of Amateur Radio
10/25/2024
ARRL® The National Association for Amateur Radio® is pleased to announce the next generation of The ARRL Handbook.
The ARRL Handbook is your complete guide to wireless technology, experimentation, practice, and development – capturing the state of radio science and technology in one authoritative work for nearly 100 years. Use its more than 1,200 pages of amateur radio know-how to delve into radio electronics, circuit design, digital modulation techniques, and equipment construction.
The 101st edition proudly introduces a new editor, Gregory D. Lapin, Ph.D., PE, N9GL. Greg and his team of subject matter experts in the community bring a fresh perspective and new outlook on the future of amateur radio. They have revised entire chapters on radio fundamentals, transmission lines, general safety, assembling a station, and more. Major updates to Handbook 101 include:
- Information on electromagnetic analysis and inexpensive tools for modeling circuits, antennas, and propagation.
- New material on higher-level modeling of transmitters and receivers.
- A new section on preparing your station for emergency operations.
- Radio astronomy receiver and antenna design information.
- A new section on batteries and battery safety.
- A new section on NEC4 and the antenna modeling software built on it.
- New material on SWR meters and related tests.
- The latest on RF safety and compliance with FCC exposure regulations.
Handbook 101 comes with a bonus e-Book download. The download contains a wealth of online content and includes the fully searchable digital edition of the printed book, plus expanded supplemental content, software, PC board templates, and other support files.
Whether you’re an experienced ham or new to the hobby, you’ll find information you can use in The ARRL Handbook. Like Handbook editor Gregory Lapin, N9GL, said about the first Handbook he owned, “That edition was half the size of the current Handbook and I was never able to read it from cover to cover. I have had many editions since then and … have never read every word in [it] until this year. Regardless, it has always been one of the great references on my bookshelf; I refer to it often… I hope you enjoy the 101st edition and gain lots of knowledge to help our hobby continue moving forward into the next century and beyond.”
The ARRL Handbook is available in a six-volume set and softcover book from the ARRL Store or your ARRL dealer. Handbook 101 six-volume book set, ARRL Item No. 2073, ISBN 978-1-62595-207-3, is $69.95 retail. Handbook 101 softcover book, ARRL Item No. 2011, ISBN 978-1-62595-201-1, is $69.95 retail. To order by phone, call (860) 594-0200 or, toll-free in the US, (888) 277-5289. Contact ARRL Publication Sales for more information.
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Dream Rig Contest Underway
10/25/2024
The 5th annual Youth “Dream Rig” Essay Contest has begun to accept submissions.
The contest is sponsored by The Intrepid-DX Group, a U.S.-based 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization that promotes amateur radio activities around the world and recognizes the importance of including youth in the amateur radio hobby.
Contestants must be USA or Canadian amateur radio license holders aged 19 or younger. All contestants must be in the U.S. (including territories) or Canada. They must write a two-page essay answering the following question: “What do you see as ham radio’s place in society? How can it benefit our society, and at the same time, become attractive to others your age?”
The essay, in plain text, PDF or MS Word attachment, should be sent to intrepiddxgroup@gmail.com or mailed to: The Intrepid-DX Group, 3052 Wetmore Dr, San Jose, CA 95148, USA. Entries must be postmarked by November 30, 2024.
Those who have previously submitted an essay may still compete in this year’s contest as long as all other criteria are met.
The first place prize is an ICOM IC-7300 transceiver. Second place prize is an ICOM ID5100AD dual-band mobile radio with D-Star, and the third place prize is an ICOM IC-T10 dual-band handheld. All entrants and winners must promise to keep the radios for one year, without flipping, trading, or selling them, and to use the radios on the air.
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ARRL Announces Partnership with Grouper
09/19/2024
“This partnership allows us to connect more people who share a passion for amateur radio…”
NEWINGTON, CT – ARRL® The National Association for Amateur Radio® is pleased to announce a partnership with Grouper, the national leader in activity benefit administration. The collaboration between ARRL and Grouper aims to enhance the health of ARRL members by providing access to benefits that support staying active and engaged.
Guided by its mission of encouraging healthy living through meaningful social connections, Grouper connects its members to benefits that cover costs associated with group activities. By joining Grouper and staying connected through amateur radio, ARRL members who are 65+ and have participating Medicare Advantage or Medicare Supplement plans can unlock the activity benefit offered by these plans and receive a check in the mail to support their membership dues.
“Grouper is thrilled to help support ARRL members by offering access to an activity benefit that encourages social connection,” said Doug Wenners, Grouper’s Chief Executive Officer. “This partnership is a natural fit because both organizations understand that social connection builds relationships, encourages involvement, and enhances our communities.”
Grouper supports ARRL members who are eligible for the activity benefit by helping to offset membership dues and the participation costs associated with their amateur radio activities. Members are then encouraged to remain active so they can receive ongoing activity benefits.
“ARRL is excited to partner with Grouper to expand opportunities for connection and learning within our community,” said ARRL Membership Manager Marc Spardello, W1NJ. “This partnership allows us to connect more people who share a passion for amateur radio through ARRL membership and ARRL Affiliated Clubs. We’ll also reach other Grouper members, inviting them to explore radio communications through ARRL and our engaged community of members.”
ARRL Members: Check Your Eligibility for Grouper!
To find out if you qualify for the activity benefit administered by Grouper and to join the social fitness movement, visit https://hellogrouper.com/arrl.
About ARRL® The National Association for Amateur Radio®
ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio is among the largest and most influential organizations of radio amateurs (or “hams”) in the world. ARRL’s mission is to promote and protect the art, science, and enjoyment of amateur radio, and to develop the next generation of radio amateurs. Founded in 1914 as The American Radio Relay League, ARRL supports members with opportunities to discover radio, to develop new skills, and to serve your local community. For more information about ARRL and amateur radio, visit https://www.arrl.org.
About Grouper
Grouper partners with health plans that offer their members activity benefits. Grouper helps you connect to social activities that match your passions. As you stay socially active and participate in qualifying in-person activities with your group, Grouper works with your health plan to support the cost of your membership dues and make other benefits available to you related to your social activity. For more information about Grouper, please visit https://hellogrouper.com.
The latest ARRL Letter is at:
http://www.arrl.org/arrlletter/?issue=2024-11-07
The latest ARES-Letter is at:
http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/ares-el/?issue=2024-09-24
The latest NTS Letter is at:
http://www.arrl.org/nts-letter?issue=2024-11-04
The latest ARRL Contest Update Newsletter is at:
rl.org/club-news?issue=2024-10-15
ARRL Member Bulletin:
http://www.arrl.org/member-bulletin?issue=2024-06-06
ARRL Current:
http://arrl.org/arrl-magazines
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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!
http://www.arrl.org/contests/update/?issue=2024-11-06
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ARRL DX news bulletin:
SB DX ARL ARLD041
ARLD041 DX news
This week’s bulletin was made possible with information provided by LU4AAO, The Daily DX, 425 DX News, DXNL, OPDX, Contest Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites. Thanks to all.
RODRIGUES ISLAND, 3B9. Kazu, M0CFW is QRV as 3B9/M0CFW until November 27. Activity is on the HF bands. He will be active as 3B9KW in the upcoming CQ World Wide DX CW contest. QSL via LoTW.
ESWATINI (KINGDOM OF), 3DA. A group of operators are QRV as 3DA0DL until November 9. Activity is on 160 to 6 meters using CW, SSB, and various digital modes. QSL via DL7UFR.
MALDIVES, 8Q. Tom, OE1TRI will be QRV as 8Q7TR from Kagi Island, IOTA AS-013, from November 2 to 7. QSL to home call.
MOROCCO, CN. Members of the Association Royale des Radio Amateurs du Maroc are QRV with special call sign CN49MS from Laayoune until November 15 to celebrate the 49th anniversary of the Marche Verte, or Green March. Activity is on various bands and modes. QSL via operators’ instructions.
CANARY ISLANDS, EA8. Mike, DF8AN is QRV as EA8/DF8AN from La Gomera, IOTA EU-004, until November 11. Activity is on 80 to 6 meters using CW and various digital modes while here testing antennas. QSL to home call.
ANTARCTICA, David, F4FKT will be QRV as FT4YM from Concordia Base, IOTA AN-017, from November until the end of January 2025. Activity will be on 20, 17, and 15 meters. He also plans to be active from the Zuccheli and Cassey bases on 40 meters. QSL via F5PFP.
- BARTHELEMY, FJ. Al, W6HGF, Ed, K4HGF, Sandy, KQ4WBB and Sheri, KK4PHS are QRV as FJ/W6HGF and FJ/K4HGF from November 1 to 6. Activity is holiday style on the HF bands using all modes. QSL to home calls.
FRENCH GUIANA, FY. Sebastien, F8DQZ is QRV as FY/F8DQZ from Macouria until November 8. Activity is in his spare time on the HF bands. QSL direct to F5OZC.
HONDURAS, HR. Alex, K6VHF will be QRV as K6VHF/HR9 from Roatan Island, IOTA NA-057, from November 3 to 9. Activity is on the HF bands using mainly digital modes. QSL direct to home call.
ARGENTINA, LU. Members of the Radio Club QRM Belgrano will be QRV as LU4AAO from November 2 to 10 to commemorate Dia de la Tradicion which celebrates the birthday of Jose Hernandez. Activity will be on the HF, and V/UHF bands using SSB, FM, SSTV, and FT8. QSL direct.
BELGIUM, ON. Members of the ONZ Oostkust Radioclub are QRV with special call sign OT80CLM until November 11 to commemorate the Canadian Liberation March, the annual event that celebrates the liberation of the town of Knokke in November 1944. QSL via operators’ instructions.
GABON, TR. Roland, F8EN is QRV as TR8CR until the end of January 2025. Activity is on the HF bands using CW. QSL via F6AJA.
BELIZE, V3. Tom, AK2G will be QRV as V31TL from November 5 to 8. He plans to activate several POTA locations including the Altun Ha Archeological Reserve, BZ-0057, and the Community Baboon Sanctuary Wildlife Area, BZ-0067. Activity will be on 20 to 10 meters using SSB and various digital modes. QSL to home call.
NAMIBIA, V5. A group of operators are QRV as V55LA until November 11. Activity is on the HF bands, with a priority on the low bands, with up to seven stations active. QSL via M0OXO.
COCOS (KEELING) ISLANDS, VK9C. A large group of operators are QRV as VK9CV until November 15. Activity is on 160 to 10 meters, and possibly 6 meters, using CW, SSB, RTTY, and FT8. This includes being active on Satellite QO-100. QSL via OK6DJ.
BURKINA FASO, XT. Members from the Mediterraneo DX Club are QRV as XT2MD until November 11. QSL via IK2VUC.
- HELENA ISLAND, ZD8. Operators JM1GDA and JF3SFU will be QRV as ZD7G and ZD7SFU, respectively, from November 2 to 22. Activity will be on the HF bands using mostly FT8 with some CW. QSL direct to home calls.
THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The ARRL Sweepstakes CW Contest, NCCC FT4 Sprint, Weekly RTTY Test, NCCC CW Sprint, Silent Key Memorial Contest, IPARC Contest, EANET Sprint and the High Speed Club CW Contest will certainly keep contesters busy this upcoming weekend.
The ICWC Medium Speed CW Test, OK1WC Memorial, RSGB 80-Meter Autumn Data Series, ARS Spartan CW Sprint, Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest, QRP 40-Meter CW Fox Hunt, Phone Weekly Test, A1Club AWT, CWops Test, VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest, Mini-Test 40 CW, Mini-Test 80 CW and the UKEICC 80-Meter SSB Contest are on tap for November 4 to 6.
Please see November QST, page 78, and the ARRL and WA7BNM contest websites for details.
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Reported NLI ARES ACTIVITY:
October 2024
Total number of ARES members: 48
DECs/ECs reporting this month: 3
ARES net sessions held: 10
ARES net sessions held with NTS liaison: 3
Number of participants in nets: 81
Number Hrs
Exercises/Training this month: 2 73
Public Service Events this month: 3 220
Emergency events this month: 0 0
SKYWARN events this month: 7 33.8
Meetings this month: 3 80
Unclassified events this month: 0 0
EC’s/DEC’s Reporting: KD2LPM, KE2ERA, KC2GXL
Comments:
NYC :
God’s Exceptional Children Boat Ride
Toten Trot 5K
Evaluating new day of week for meeting and nets.
Nassau:
Gen. Mtg. Oct 10th
Training Drill Oct 24th
Training Mtg. Sept 26th
ACS Walk Oct 20th
Oct Nets : 9 nets 71 participants
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NLI ~ National Traffic System STATS:
| TRAFFIC NETS | OCTOBER | 2024 | |||||
| Sessions | QNI | QTC | QSP | QTR | |||
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BA |
31 | 281 | 15 | 15 | 804 | ||
| ESS | NR | ||||||
| NCVHFTN | 26 | 74 | 1 | 294 | |||
| NLISTN | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 60 | ||
| NYS/E | 31 | 119 | 68 | 68 | 264 | ||
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| Station Activity | OCTOBER | 2024 | |||||
| SAR | O | R | S | D | T | ||
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KD2TDG |
0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 14 | ||
| KD2LPM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| KD2YYK | 7 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 19 | ||
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| PUBLIC SERVICE | OCTOBER | 2024 | |||||
|
PSHR |
1/Nets | 2/Tffc | 3/Pos | 4/Pub | 5/Emg | 6/Dig | TOT |
| KD2LPM | 12 | 0 | 20 | 35 | 15 | 40 | 122 |
| KD2YYK | 6 | 19 | 10 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 95 |
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Digital Activity |
SEPTEMBER | 2024 | |||||
| DTR | R | S | T | ||||
| KD2MDV | 0 | 7 | 7 | ||||
| 73, | |||||||
| Eugene KD2MDV | |||||||
| ASTM NLI |
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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 Traffic Net
Meetings
Every Tuesday and Thursday from 15:30 to end of the net (no later than 16:30)
Here is a link to the NLI Student Traffic Net Website
https://sites.google.com/jrhaleteacher.me/nlistn/home
Frequencies
W2ABC – 147.270 MHz (+) 141.3 PL (West Side Manhattan)
WA2DCI – 446.325 MHz (-) 127.3 PL (Farmingville, Suffolk)
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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
Contact: Gary Lindtner, KB2BSL at kb2bsl@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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Symbol Technologies Amateur Radio Club
The Symbol Technologies Amateur Radio Club is dedicated to serving the
amateur radio community and the general public on Long Island, New
York. The club operates under the vanity call sign of W2SBL. Meets
second Tuesday of each month at Motorola’s Holtsville campus, Exit 62
(I-495) An ARRL affiliated club with membership open to all Motorolans
and Associate membership open to all. Email:
W2SBL@motorolasolutions.com for more details
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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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