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Reminder: Weekly Net 3.925MHz When: Sunday, May 4, 2025 7:30am to 8:30am (UTC-04:00) America/New York View Event Description: Start each Sunday morning with fresh lively conversation with your SARC friends. All are welcomed.

Reminder: SARC COMM CENTER OPEN TODAY When: Saturday, May 3, 2025 9:00am to 12:00pm (UTC-04:00) America/New York Where: Boothe Memorial Park - Stratford CT Organizer: KEY HOLDERS: Bob N1KPR(203-924-1120) Adam N1AH(203-767-9105) View Event Description: Details: The SARC COMM CENTER usually opens on Saturday If it will not open, a special notice will be posted. If you have a question, contact one of the Phone Contact a few days before

Reminder: Weekly Net 3.925MHz When: Sunday, April 27, 2025 7:30am to 8:30am (UTC-04:00) America/New York View Event Description: Start each Sunday morning with fresh lively conversation with your SARC friends. All are welcomed.

Reminder: SARC COMM CENTER OPEN TODAY When: Saturday, April 26, 2025 9:00am to 12:00pm (UTC-04:00) America/New York Where: Boothe Memorial Park - Stratford CT Organizer: KEY HOLDERS: Bob N1KPR(203-924-1120) Adam N1AH(203-767-9105) View Event Description: Details: The SARC COMM CENTER usually opens on Saturday If it will not open, a special notice will be posted. If you have a question, contact one of the Phone Contact a few days before

Bob, N1KPR <rwbetts@...> added the photo album POTA - INEXPENSIVE ACCESSORIES : For very little cash, here is a system assembly that will make portable setup and operation less messy and save a lot of time.

I uploaded some photos of an Accessory Pack for Field and Portable use, which will make setup and tear down easier and quicker. Photo Album: POTA, Inexpensive Accessories. 73, Bob, N1KPR

A Happy Easter to all my friends near and far. 73 es CU on the air soon Dave W1CTN / NC4DA 203-906-6209 "You meet saints everywhere. They can be anywhere. They are people behaving decently in an indecent society." Kurt Vonnegut, Jr

Reminder: Weekly Net 3.925MHz When: Sunday, April 20, 2025 7:30am to 8:30am (UTC-04:00) America/New York View Event Description: Start each Sunday morning with fresh lively conversation with your SARC friends. All are welcomed.

Reminder: SARC COMM CENTER OPEN TODAY When: Saturday, April 19, 2025 9:00am to 12:00pm (UTC-04:00) America/New York Where: Boothe Memorial Park - Stratford CT Organizer: KEY HOLDERS: Bob N1KPR(203-924-1120) Adam N1AH(203-767-9105) View Event Description: Details: The SARC COMM CENTER usually opens on Saturday If it will not open, a special notice will be posted. If you have a question, contact one of the Phone Contact a few days before

FED MSG:: https://web.archive.org/web/20221119132245/http://www.bobsamerica.com/ Youtube: N1KPR Youtube: Ham Radio Doctor Youtube: Gun Doctor Bob Engineering, where enigma meets paradox ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Tom Frenaye <frenaye@...> To: New England Clubs <frenaye@...> Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 10:10:23 PM EDT Subject: 2025 New England QSO Party is coming soon! Greetings! I wonder if you would forward the information below about the upcoming New England QSO Party (May 3+4) to the mailing list for your club and add it to your newsletter or Facebook page. Many thanks and 73 – Tom/K1KI The New England QSO Party on May 3rd and 4th is a great time to check out antenna systems and offers a moderately paced opportunity to work new states and countries. You'll find a wide variety of participants, from newcomers to experienced contesters, all interested in making contacts with New England stations. Our goal is to get every one of the counties in New England on the air so we hope you will encourage your members to join in the fun! Even if you can join the fun for a couple of hours, we'd appreciate it! Will you be QRV? Let us know with a message to info@... The New England QSO Party is 20 hours long overall, in two sections with a civilized break for sleep on Saturday night. It runs from 4 pm Saturday until 1 am Sunday, then 9 am Sunday until 8 pm Sunday. Operate on CW, SSB and/or digital modes on 80-40-20-15-10 meters. For each QSO you'll give your callsign, a signal report and your county/state. Top scorers can earn a plaque and everyone who sends in a log with 25 QSOs or more will get a certificate. The goal is to work stations anywhere in the world - and their goal is to work New England stations, so you'll be very popular! Last year we had logs from 212 New England stations and 516 more logs from around the country and world. The full rules are here -> https://neqp.org/rules/ The 2024 results were posted last weekend -> https://neqp.org/2024-new-england-qso-party/ It's just under three weeks until the 2024 NEQP. Please make some QSOs even if you don't want to send in a log! Thanks! 73 Tom/K1KI — www.neqp.org May 3-4, 2025 Tom Frenaye, P O Box J, West Suffield CT 06093. c: 860-597-4539 h: 860-668-5444 — Tom Frenaye, P O Box J, West Suffield CT 06093. c: 860-597-4539 h: 860-668-5444

MSG FWD ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: ARRL <memberlist@...> To: "rwbetts@..." <rwbetts@...> Sent: Monday, April 14, 2025 at 04:48:52 PM EDT Subject: ARRL Member Bulletin for April 14, 2025 April 14, 2025 Dear ARRL Member, ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio? filed comments [PDF] with the Federal Communications Commission in response to its request for public input on alleviating unnecessary regulatory burdens by deleting or modifying rules, In the Matter of Delete, Delete, Delete. Implementing ARRL’s suggestions would promote and protect the art, science, and enjoyment of amateur radio, and enhance the development of the next generation of radio amateurs. In response to ARRL’s request, over 200 members submitted suggestions that were reviewed when considering what rules should be deleted or modified. ARRL will continue to engage with members and advocate for the Amateur Radio Service. In its filing, ARRL asked the FCC to delete or amend the following rules: Delete the LF and VHF/UHF Symbol (Baud) Rate and Bandwidth Limitations ARRL supports the deletion of these restrictions as proposed by the Commission in late 2023. Doing so would enhance Amateur experimentation with digital technologies. Update and Modernize Entry Level Technician Class License Privileges ARRL reiterated its earlier proposal for extending additional limited privileges for Technician class operators. Adopting its proposal would provide new licensees an introductory window to HF data and phone communications that are at the core of the Amateur Radio experience and serve to incentivize the next generation of technical leaders just as Novice CW HF privileges did for earlier generations of operators. Modernize 80/75 Meter Subband Divisions ARRL requested action on an earlier proposal that would make more efficient and intense use of the 80/75 meter band. Changes in technology and modes since band usage was last addressed have resulted in overcrowding in one band segment that would be alleviated by adoption of ARRL’s proposal. Delete and Replace Obsolete Digital Code Limitations ARRL also asked the FCC remove provisions that refer to digital codes that today are obsolete and permit Radio Amateurs to experiment freely with new digital codes, so long as such codes are publicly documented and decodable over the air. Implement Changes to Third Party Rules Adopted Internationally at WRC-03 Although the United States fully supported changes to the ITU Radio Regulations in 2003 that removed a treaty requirement for third-party messages, there is no record of this change having been considered and the FCC’s rules were never conformed to the new provision. Being the only nation known to continue to require a formal treaty for such purposes has resulted in no new such treaties for since the treaty changed more than two decades ago. Thus ARRL asked the FCC to Implement rules that are consistent with those internationally agreed to align with the rest of the world. Delete Amplifier Drive Limitation ARRL requested that the Commission act favorably on a pending proposal to remove limits HF amplifier gain that add to Amateur equipment cost and impede use of new efficient amplifier technology. Remove Non-current Personal Information in Amateur ULS records ARRL requested that the FCC complete a rule making in which it proposed that only current licensee information to be visible in the public (ULS) database. Right now, if an amateur changes their address to a Post Office Box to shield their home address, the previous address remains visible. ARRL advocates for protecting the privacy of radio amateurs. Delete Obsolete Identification Requirement for Special Call Signs Users of special event call signs are required to identify with the FCC-issued responsible call sign at least once each hour. This can be confusing, especially on data and CW modes. ARRL proposed reliance on the web-based database that clearly identifies each special event call sign and authorized period of use. Delete Obsolete Paper License Replacement Provision The FCC no longer mails physica

On the off chance that you didn't get this; MSG FWD bb,kpr Engineering, where enigma meets paradox ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: ARRL Members Only Web site <memberlist@...> To: "rwbetts@..." <rwbetts@...> Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 05:09:31 PM EDT Subject: CT Section Manager Newsletter - April 2025 April 12 ,2025 Greetings! I hope this finds you well... and RADIO ACTIVE. :-) CONTENTS - Getting New Hams Started “Right” - CT Section Manager Cabinet Openings - Volunteering at Public Service Events - Upcoming Hamfests - ARRL Field Day 2025 - National Weather Service: SKYWARN Spotter Training Getting New Hams Started “Right” With more people getting their License, why do so many New Hams drop the hobby after 1 year? Is it because of fear, ignorance, sheer frustration, or being overwhelmed? Every NEW HAM Needs Support. Amateur Radio is all about building friendships and helping others. In ham radio we call that person an “Elmer”. So, if you see a New Ham, make a friend and offer to help him get started right. Help them Get On The Air and bring them to ham events. Your kindness will go a long way and will be greatly appreciated by the New Ham. Clubs: Here’s an idea! Consi der creating a roster of Ham Buddies pair to New Hams – especially when they pass their first license test at your VE Testing Site. Section Manager (SM) Cabinet Openings Each SM appoints a cabinet of leaders who are in charge of ARRL programs within the Section. You will always find a list of these leaders on the Section page of the ARRL web site. Our leaders train and recommend operators to the Section Manager for an ARRL appointment once the operator has the requisite skill set. ** Appointees to the Field Organization must be ARRL members. ** Due to Covid and the normal course of retirements and relocations, your new Section Manager is looking for a few sharp individuals to assist on the SM Cabinet We are currently looking to fill the following 4 positions: State Government Liaison (SGL) The SGL reports to the SM and keeps up with legislation that affects Amateur radio in Connecticut at the State level. He recommends others for appointment as Local Government Liaisons (LGLs) and coordinates their activi ties. Together, this team informs the Amateur Radio community about legislation, and recruits support for bills that will enhance our service. Affiliated Club Coordinator (ACC) The ACC reports to the SM and keeps track of club listings, club officers, club activities, and encourages Special Service certification. The ACC is the key point of contact for affiliated clubs, and clubs seeking designation as an ARRL Affiliated Club. Public Information Coordinator (PIC) Reporting to the SM, the PIC promotes publicity about Amateur Radio in the Section and appoints Public Information Officers (PIOs). If you are interested in communicating with the Media in your area, you can become a PIO with some additional training. Section Youth Coordinator (SYC) The role of the SYC is to: assess youth activity within ARRL affiliated clubs, promote youth related on-air activities, encourage youth related programs and activities within clubs and, provide youth related ideas and resources to Amateur Radio Clubs within the Section. The SYC will need to build a small team of Assistants to make it happen across the state. Good news: The previous SYC established relationships with the 4 CT based Councils of Scouting America (previously known as: Boy Scouts of America) over the past 7 years. Volunteering at Public Service Events These events (Bike-Athons, Run-Athons, Walk-Athons, Swim-Athons, etc) are great opportunities to help out a worthy cause and practice your hobby in a real world situation requiring communications support. Right now, I have the following events listed: April Sunday – 4/13 (7 am) Cheshire Half Marathon & 5K Cheshire High School Contact: Eric - KB1JL kb1jl@... Saturday – 4/19 (8:45 am) Niantic Boardwalk 5K Niantic, CT Contact: Harrison - W1HAF w1haf@... May Sunday. 5/18 Bloomin' Metric Bike Ride Sherwood Island State Park, Westport, CT Contact: TBA Sund

Reminder: Weekly Net 3.925MHz When: Sunday, April 13, 2025 7:30am to 8:30am (UTC-04:00) America/New York View Event Description: Start each Sunday morning with fresh lively conversation with your SARC friends. All are welcomed.

Reminder: ECARS Roll Call is held on the second Saturday of the month at 10:00 a.m. on the net frequency 7.255Mhz. http://ecars7255.com/ If necessary, Roll Call may be cancelled in June, July & August. When: Saturday, April 12, 2025 10:00am to 11:00am (UTC-04:00) America/New York View Event Description: ECARS Roll Call is held on the second Saturday of the month at 10:00 a.m. on the net frequency 7.255Mhz. If necessary, Roll Call may be cancelled in June, July & August. http://ecars7255.com/

Reminder: SARC COMM CENTER OPEN TODAY When: Saturday, April 12, 2025 9:00am to 12:00pm (UTC-04:00) America/New York Where: Boothe Memorial Park - Stratford CT Organizer: KEY HOLDERS: Bob N1KPR(203-924-1120) Adam N1AH(203-767-9105) View Event Description: Details: The SARC COMM CENTER usually opens on Saturday If it will not open, a special notice will be posted. If you have a question, contact one of the Phone Contact a few days before

Reminder: Weekly Net 3.925MHz When: Sunday, April 6, 2025 7:30am to 8:30am (UTC-04:00) America/New York View Event Description: Start each Sunday morning with fresh lively conversation with your SARC friends. All are welcomed.

Reminder: SARC COMM CENTER OPEN TODAY When: Saturday, April 5, 2025 9:00am to 12:00pm (UTC-04:00) America/New York Where: Boothe Memorial Park - Stratford CT Organizer: KEY HOLDERS: Bob N1KPR(203-924-1120) Adam N1AH(203-767-9105) View Event Description: Details: The SARC COMM CENTER usually opens on Saturday If it will not open, a special notice will be posted. If you have a question, contact one of the Phone Contact a few days before

Reminder: Weekly Net 3.925MHz When: Sunday, March 30, 2025 7:30am to 8:30am (UTC-04:00) America/New York View Event Description: Start each Sunday morning with fresh lively conversation with your SARC friends. All are welcomed.

Reminder: SARC COMM CENTER OPEN TODAY When: Saturday, March 29, 2025 9:00am to 12:00pm (UTC-04:00) America/New York Where: Boothe Memorial Park - Stratford CT Organizer: KEY HOLDERS: Bob N1KPR(203-924-1120) Adam N1AH(203-767-9105) View Event Description: Details: The SARC COMM CENTER usually opens on Saturday If it will not open, a special notice will be posted. If you have a question, contact one of the Phone Contact a few days before

MSG FWD SARC Members; if you are subscribed to the CTSM's News Letters, then you may disregard this MSG. One interesting point: He reports that someone in Stratford is building a MESH Network. A few years ago I made a topo map of several of our members who were within MESH distances and the easily available equipment to install a club net amongst us. If anyone is interested, I'll dig out the data which outlines the antenna gain, azimuth, height above ground and power required for each of the 4 or 5 local members. I have a MESH Yagi that I tested at the club with my laptop and a wifi card. I was receiving signals from a dozen or more wifi nets in the neighborhood across from the park. Most were secured networks, but I wanted to see the range, gain and directive Q of the antenna. I was impressed. BTW: The yagi was not very high. The tower it was on was a wooden folding chair fastened with Duct Tape -- Hi Tech! Bob, N1KPR Maybe a good discussion for Saturday morning. ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: ARRL Members Only Web site <memberlist@...> To: "rwbetts@..." <rwbetts@...> Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 10:53:19 AM EDT Subject: CT Section Manager Newsletter - March 2025 Section Manager Newsletter - March 2025 Douglas Sharafanowich - WA1SFH ARRL Section Manager, Connecticut Cell: 203-494-3885 March 25, 2025 Greetings! I hope this finds you well. CONTENTS - The CT Section Manager Newsletter - If YOU build it, they will come. - CT Hamfests (March – May) - ARRL Field Day 2025 - Parks On The Air (POTA) - Youth Outreach - ARRL’s Letter re: FCC Public Notice, “Delete, Delete, Delete” The CT SECTION MANAGER NEWSLETTER Welcome to my 1st Section Manager Newsletter. I am happy to report that progress continues at ARRL to rebuild their I.T. capabilities after last year’s horrendous cyberattack, and the Section Email function for Section Managers is the most recent example of this recovery. Below is a quick overview of what is going on in the Connecticut Section. Also, I would very much like to hear from you about Amateur Radio activiti es that you are involved in and what you are building. Here are 2 Examples: - A local ham in Stratford is converting solar powered walkway lights into solar powered Mesh Network Nodes. - During my Winter Field Day Tour, I came across a station in Uncasville using a quick to set up 40m Folded Dipole supported by 3 sets of green garden plant stake (2 stakes per set in an “X” configuration) for Near Vertical Incident Skywave (NVIS) propagation. “IF YOU BUILD IT, THEY WILL COME.” (quote from the movie: Field of Dreams) New W1BPT - KB1AEV Link By the end of this week, the Bridgeport W1BPT 2m repeater will be "linked fulltime" to the KB1AEV repeater Network. Rx 146.445Mhz Tx 147.445Mhz (this is a non-standard +1Mhz split) PL tone: 151.4 (new PL tone changed from 77) I am beyond thrilled to see how the Greater Bridgeport Amateur Radio Club (GBARC) has spearheaded the NEW Repeater link to the KB1AEV repe ater system. It will be up and functioning 24/7. This now gives folks in lower Fairfield County (CT ARES Region 1) access to the mighty KB1AEV linked repeater network that covers a large portion of CT. This has been a dream for over 40 years. Congratulations to Dana KB1AEV, Peter K1PCN (and his GBARC team), and others in achieving this milestone. Antenna Builds SouthEastern Connecticut Amateur Radio Society (SECARS) is now planning sessions for 2 antenna Builds. One will be a multi-band for POTA and the other will be a G5RV dipole variant. Licensing Classes Meriden Amateur Radio Club (MARC) and Eastern CT Amateur Radio Association (ECARA) are running Technician and General Study Classes. This is a great way to bring new people into the hobby and build club membership. Developing new Net Control Station Operators - For Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES), National Traffic System (NTS), and SKYWARN, CERT. Phil K1X FC, your CT ARES Section Emergency Coordinator (SEC), sponsored a highly successful half-day Net Control Station Training Workshop at the Newington Fire Department HQ on Saturday, Feb.1, 2025. T