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The link for the operator sign up sheet was put out last Tuesday on the groups.io and in the Messenger.? So far there are five members signed up to operate.? Not exactly the turn out I was expecting.? As of today you may sign up for as many two hour blocks as you like.? I've attached the sign up sheet below.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1A3LQIoSlDnUuzRnZlf93Yl7TCBNxQ3SUwPHW4au0N7k/edit?usp=sharing
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Robust Lineup Of Vendors And Speakers At The 2024 Northeast HamXposition
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From: k1bg.bruce@...
Date: June 8, 2024 at 1:07:02?PM EDT
To: W1DDD@...
Subject: Robust Lineup Of Vendors And Speakers At The 2024 Northeast HamXposition
Reply-To: k1bg.bruce@...
?Hi Patty,
On behalf of Northeast HamXposition, I'm encouraging you to promote
HamXpostion with members of the Blackstone Valley Amateur Radio Club.
This year's program is shaping up to be the best one in years! ?More details
can be found in the press release below. ?Other formats can be found here:
<https://hamxposition.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2024-NORTHEAST-HAMXPOSI
TION.pdf> PDF copy
<https://hamxposition.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2024-NORTHEAST-HAMXPOSI
TION.docx> MS Word copy
<https://hamxposition.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2024-NORTHEAST-HAMXPOSI
TION.txt> Text copy
https://hamxposition.org/northeast-hamxposition-press-release/
Let me know if you have any questions. ?
I look forward to seeing YOU at HamXpostion!
Bruce, K1BG
HamXposition Marketing and Promotion Committee
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Northeast HamXposition Press Release
ROBUST LINEUP OF VENDORS AND SPEAKERS AT THE 2024 NORTHEAST HAMXPOSITION
June 1, 2024
For more information, visit: ?<https://hamxposition.org/>
https://hamxposition.org
Plans are shaping up for the 2024 Northeast HamXposition and New England
Division Convention on August 22-25, 2024 in Marlborough, Massachusetts.
This year's convention will be held at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel &
Trade Center, 181 Boston Post Road W, Marlborough, MA 01752. This venue is
located off of I-495 on Route 20 west. It offers many amenities and lots of
nearby family-friendly attractions and dining options.
The festivities kick off on Thursday evening, August 22 with entertainment
provided by nationally known comedian Juston McKinney. Seating is limited to
250 people. Tickets are just $35, and also available as part of the
"Convention Plus" package.
Join your fellow hams for a delicious DXCC/Contest Banquet on Friday night
with Yuri Onipko, VE3DZ, as he recaps his 50 years of DX and contesting
activities and shares his operating experiences from a variety of locations
around the world. ?
Steve Goodgame, K5ATA, will present the keynote on Saturday morning. Steve
leads ARRL's Education and Learning Department. He has a passion for youth
outreach, and works constantly to find ways to engage more youth in wireless
technology and help teachers ELEVATE their STEM programs.
The Saturday evening Grand Banquet will feature special guest Dr. Tamitha
Skov, WX6SWW. Known as "Space Weather Woman" in social media, Dr. Skov
forecasts and analyzes space weather processes - in the heliosphere and
exosphere.
Several new vendors will have their wares on display at the convention this
year: FlexRadio, Elecraft, and SteppIR Communications Systems. We'll also
feature Halibut Electronics, Club Gear Online, Reliance Antennas. Remote Ham
Radio, VE2DX Electronics, Gold Medal Ideas, AG Custom Gifts, and others.
New for 2024 is "Mini-Contest University," based on K3LR's popular Contest
University. CTU has been featured at the Dayton Hamvention since 2007 and
has been presented in 15 countries to over 10,000 participants. Mini CTU is
a series of contest-oriented talks and presentations offered at HamXposition
all day Friday.
HamXposition is pleased to offer a Parks On The Air (POTA) track featuring
presentations designed for both newcomer and experienced POTA operators
alike. There will be a functioning portable station operating on the hotel
grounds designed to show beginners how to "chase" POTA contacts. In
addition, an actual POTA activation will occur in a nearby state park
following the prize drawing and closing ceremony.
This year, volunteers will staff a special "Get On The Air" station, W1XPO,
to mentor and assist newcomers in making their first HF contact.
Our popular EmComm track will be back for 2024. Veteran emergency
communicators will share their knowledge and experience to help others to
"up their game." In addition to talks and presentations, convention goers
will get to see operational emergency communications vehicles on display in
the parking lot.
As always, the Northeast HamXposition will feature a robust flea market,
open to tailgaters on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
No major convention would be worth its salt without great prizes. Along with
hourly drawings, we're pleased to announce that one lucky person will
receive the grand prize-an Icom IC-705 QRP all-in-one transceiver. Second
prize will be a Xiegu X6100 QRP HF/6m transceiver. The third prize will be
an Icom ID-50A VHF/UHF/D-Star handheld.
Tickets can be purchased in advance by visiting
<https://ticketing.hamxposition.org/> https://ticketing.hamxposition.org.
The ARRL Diamond, The National Association for Amateur Radio, Amateur Radio
Emergency Service, ARES, ARES logo, National Traffic System, NTS, and NTS
logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of American Radio Relay
League, Inc. Parks On The Air and POTA are registered trademarks belonging
to Jason Johnston, W3AAX.
(c) 2024 Northeast HamXposition(tm) -
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On Jun 7, 2024 at 8:17:24?AM, Matthew Penttila NA1Q < mcpenttila@...> wrote:
This may sound like a rant, and probably is, but I sort of had to get this out there.
"to be conservative and cautious with our communications"
This is from the ARRL letter June 6th, 2024 concerning the cyberattack at the league. Their viewpoint is tell members very little and be vague. From what I can tell, don't expect LOTW anytime in the future because it's a system everyone uses
I saw a video by a cyber security researcher who described the best practice for dealing with this type of attack.
- Bring in outside help familiar attack response and remediation.
- Disconnect the network to prevent the attacker from any further access.
- Capture forensic data.? Snapshot every system involved to collect data on how the attacker got in and what may have been compromised.
- Inform clients and customers of the breach.? There are legal requirements to notify customers and legal obligations based on what you tell them or fail to tell them.? The notifications so far appear to be professional as required by law with a possible exception of their statement around exposing personal information.
The statement says the ARRL does not collect credit card information or social security numbers.? This reflects industry standard practice so is largely meaningless (only the major CC companies, banks, or government agencies collect this kind of information for liability reasons) .? They go on to say: “Our member database only contains publicly available information like name, address, and call sign along with ARRL specific data like email preferences and membership dates.”
While it’s true every licensed amateur has the their name and address published in the FCC ULS system which is public, if this information is combined or linked to a phone number or email address, that would constitute “Personal Information”.? The ARRL could have acknowledged the possibility of such personal information being leaked unless they had cleared this possibility based on their forensic analysis.
- Finally the task of rebuilding and testing individual systems and services carefully to ensure the attacker is locked out.
Responding to this kind of attack is not a simple matter.? So far the ARRL appears to have brought in competent outside help and is following generally accepted good practice.
73 Peter, K1AV
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It’s LOTW sponsored by Yeasu ?
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On Jun 7, 2024, at 9:00?AM, Mike K1VI via groups.io <MJBragg75@...> wrote:
? In a way, LOTW somewhat pays for itself.? Fees to have LOTW credits transferred to be applied to DXCC or WAS ... are a bit pricey.? Of course, if you just want to see how your contacts match up with others, then of course it's free.
Mike - K1VI?
On Fri, Jun 7, 2024 at 8:17?AM Matthew Penttila NA1Q via <mcpenttila= [email protected]> wrote: This may sound like a rant, and probably is, but I sort of had to get this out there.
"to be conservative and cautious with our communications"
This is from the ARRL letter June 6th, 2024 concerning the cyberattack at the league. Their viewpoint is tell members very little and be vague. From what I can tell, don't expect LOTW anytime in the future because it's a system everyone uses, I wouldn't be surprised if they started to charge extra for using it because they can use the cyberattack as the excuse like the dues increase and charging extra for a printed copy of QST which is the original monthly communication of the league to the members since the league formed. Meanwhile I'm uploading my logs to QRZ and eQSL, because they work.?
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In a way, LOTW somewhat pays for itself.? Fees to have LOTW credits transferred to be applied to DXCC or WAS ... are a bit pricey.? Of course, if you just want to see how your contacts match up with others, then of course it's free.
Mike - K1VI?
On Fri, Jun 7, 2024 at 8:17?AM Matthew Penttila NA1Q via <mcpenttila= [email protected]> wrote: This may sound like a rant, and probably is, but I sort of had to get this out there.
"to be conservative and cautious with our communications"
This is from the ARRL letter June 6th, 2024 concerning the cyberattack at the league. Their viewpoint is tell members very little and be vague. From what I can tell, don't expect LOTW anytime in the future because it's a system everyone uses, I wouldn't be surprised if they started to charge extra for using it because they can use the cyberattack as the excuse like the dues increase and charging extra for a printed copy of QST which is the original monthly communication of the league to the members since the league formed. Meanwhile I'm uploading my logs to QRZ and eQSL, because they work.?
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This may sound like a rant, and probably is, but I sort of had to get this out there.
"to be conservative and cautious with our communications"
This is from the ARRL letter June 6th, 2024 concerning the cyberattack at the league. Their viewpoint is tell members very little and be vague. From what I can tell, don't expect LOTW anytime in the future because it's a system everyone uses, I wouldn't be surprised if they started to charge extra for using it because they can use the cyberattack as the excuse like the dues increase and charging extra for a printed copy of QST which is the original monthly communication of the league to the members since the league formed. Meanwhile I'm uploading my logs to QRZ and eQSL, because they work.?
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FIELD DAY OPERATOR SIGN-UP
Hi everyone,
Attached is the sign-up sheet for operator times.? You can sign up for different times but please note the two hour continuous restriction until we find out how many members will be operating.
Thanks,
Mark - KW1X
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1A3LQIoSlDnUuzRnZlf93Yl7TCBNxQ3SUwPHW4au0N7k/edit?usp=sharing
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Re: Inaugural Queen of the Mountains event
Very Cool, thanks for the info!
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On May 28, 2024, at 7:47 PM, Matthew Penttila NA1Q via < mcpenttila@...> wrote:
Inaugural Queens of the Mountains ? ? From:?Mary Sheldon ? ?Announcing the?Inaugural Queens of the Mountains?YL SOTA Special Event Weekend!!?June 1-2 a team of?USA?YLs will be activating?summits?across the states?using 1x1 Special Event Station (SES)?calls?for?each USA region?(using the format W#Q).?We?encourage?all?of you around the world, OM and YL, to chase the Queens, and all SOTA YLs to activate.?We hope this event will?highlight the fabulous opportunity SOTA offers for women in radio?and motivate more YLs to get involved with SOTA. ? Please spread the word, mark your calendar, and show your support by joining us for this?first-ever?event. If you are a YL wanting to participate?but are?not sure how,?please?reach out to either of us and we?will?get you rolling. You do not need?your own?1x1?special event?call to participate, but?if you’re interested in using the special 1x1 call that we obtained for the call area where you’ll be activating during this event, just let us know and we will send you a link to the sign-up sheet.?We also?encourage the use of #YLSOTA and #QOM in your alerts, spots, and social media to highlight YL activity?and this event, especially if you're a YL using your personal call. ? 73 es 33, ?
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Re: Inaugural Queen of the Mountains event
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On May 28, 2024, at 7:47?PM, Matthew Penttila NA1Q <mcpenttila@...> wrote:
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From:?Mary Sheldon
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?Announcing the?Inaugural Queens of the Mountains?YL SOTA Special Event Weekend!!?June 1-2 a team of?USA?YLs will be activating?summits?across the states?using 1x1 Special Event Station (SES)?calls?for?each USA region?(using the format W#Q).?We?encourage?all?of you around the world, OM and YL, to chase the Queens, and all SOTA YLs to activate.?We hope this event will?highlight the fabulous opportunity SOTA offers for women in radio?and motivate more YLs to get involved with SOTA.
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Please spread the word, mark your calendar, and show your support by joining us for this?first-ever?event. If you are a YL wanting to participate?but are?not sure how,?please?reach out to either of us and we?will?get you rolling. You do not need?your own?1x1?special event?call to participate, but?if you’re interested in using the special 1x1 call that we obtained for the call area where you’ll be activating during this event, just let us know and we will send you a link to the sign-up sheet.?We also?encourage the use of #YLSOTA and #QOM in your alerts, spots, and social media to highlight YL activity?and this event, especially if you're a YL using your personal call.
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73 es 33,
Amy-AG7GP-?ag7gp.amy@...
Paula-K9IR-?pmuscian@sbcglobal.net
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Inaugural Queen of the Mountains event
Inaugural Queens of the Mountains
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From:?Mary Sheldon
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?Announcing the?Inaugural Queens of the Mountains?YL SOTA Special Event Weekend!!?June 1-2 a team of?USA?YLs will be activating?summits?across the states?using 1x1 Special Event Station (SES)?calls?for?each USA region?(using the format W#Q).?We?encourage?all?of you around the world, OM and YL, to chase the Queens, and all SOTA YLs to activate.?We hope this event will?highlight the fabulous opportunity SOTA offers for women in radio?and motivate more YLs to get involved with SOTA.
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Please spread the word, mark your calendar, and show your support by joining us for this?first-ever?event. If you are a YL wanting to participate?but are?not sure how,?please?reach out to either of us and we?will?get you rolling. You do not need?your own?1x1?special event?call to participate, but?if you’re interested in using the special 1x1 call that we obtained for the call area where you’ll be activating during this event, just let us know and we will send you a link to the sign-up sheet.?We also?encourage the use of #YLSOTA and #QOM in your alerts, spots, and social media to highlight YL activity?and this event, especially if you're a YL using your personal call.
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73 es 33,
Amy-AG7GP-?ag7gp.amy@...
Paula-K9IR-?pmuscian@sbcglobal.net
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FYI for those using Hamshack Hotline
Hi everyone, I received an email today concerning the Hamshack Hotline VOIP System and Network.
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New 7-Digits Extensions Are Here!
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Hello, Matt NA1Q
We are writing to you to let you know that Hamshack Hotline is migrating away from 10-digit extension numbers and replacing them with 7-digit extension numbers.
This means that all existing 10-digit extensions are being converted to 7-digits.
For example, if your current extension number is '5500000122', your new extension number will be '5500122'.
Your new 7-digit extension number has already been created on the HHUX server and is ready for use!
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Here is what you will need to do:
For users that have an IAX2 trunk extension:
You will need to modify your setup, and remove three of the zeros from the middle of your 10-digit USERNAME so it becomes a 7-digit number.
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For users with a hard phone:
In order to use your new extension,?you will need to manually re-provision your phone?by going into your phones UI, then locate your extension number field, and remove three of the zeros from the middle of your 10-digit extension number, making it a 7-digit number and then save those settings.?PLEASE DO NOT TOUCH THE PASSWORD FIELD.
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For all users:
You will have 30 days to change over to your new 7-digit extension number.
We will deactivate all 10-digit extensions on the HHUX server 30 days from today.
Phone book and map updates have already been made.
We truly hope the new 7-digit numbers will be easier to remember and make using Hamshack Hotline more enjoyable.
Should you still have any questions please login to your Help-Desk account and create a?General Inquiry?service ticket.
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Thank you,
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The Hamshack Hotline Team
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73 Matt NA1Q?
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Gaspee Days Parade Update
Spoke to the Steve Miller from the organizing committee this morning. They were finally able to test the rental commercial radios yesterday. Results were very satisfactory all along the parade route, so there is no critical need for support from BVARC members. Their only remaining concern is that, as these commercial radios use the cell network, the call volume on the day of the parade may be high enough to overload the network. A number of BVARC members have expressed interest in attending the event as spectators, myself included. If you intend to do this and would be able to bring your HT with you, we could offer to provide some limited backup for the parade organizers should there be problems. Please contact me directly by e-mail at AA1ON@... or at (508) 259 2360. 73 Martin? AA1ON
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i didn’t know there was a RI ARRL page
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On May 22, 2024, at 5:37?PM, Mike K1VI via groups.io <MJBragg75@...> wrote:
?Our SM, KC1NEK is posting updates on the RI ARRL pages:
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Our SM, KC1NEK is posting updates on the RI ARRL pages:
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Hi All:
I am volunteering to copy the Field Day Message from the ARRL and produce a hard copy of such.? Worth 100 points which is equal to 100 contacts.
73 Bob? WB1P
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Re: FIELD DAY POT LUCK DINNER SIGN-UP
Ginny Jones? ?-------home made meatballs and? finger rolls
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My shoes still haven’t dried out from yesterday. Hamvention tip, bring more than one pair of shoes ??. I am glad I did.?
Larry? N1KLF
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On May 18, 2024, at 11:43?AM, Randy Thompson K5ZD via groups.io <k5zd@...> wrote:
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After rain yesterday morning gave us lots of muddy parking and walkways, today is ideal. Lot’s of people wandering through the flea market, 5 exhibit halls, and lots of food trucks.?
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After rain yesterday morning gave us lots of muddy parking and walkways, today is ideal. Lot’s of people wandering through the flea market, 5 exhibit halls, and lots of food trucks.?
Randy K5ZD/8
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Peter Sichel K1AV
Larry N1KLF
Mike K1VI