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Forum: Area Amateur Radio

A forum for the discussion of all aspects of amateur radio, but with emphasis on amateur radio operation in our coverage area. HF, VHF, UHF, P25, DStar, packet, anything amateur radio related is welcome here.

  1. Exclamation Sticky Thread Sticky: Amateur Radio Forum

    I believe it was John/Scan Boston that suggested in a thread somewhere that this site should have an amateur radio forum...so...here it is! Any aspect of amateur radio may be discussed here, but I would like to see an emphasis on amateur radio operation/use in our area. I would particularly like...

    Started by Scott SNE Webmaster, 05-04-2008 16:27
    amateur, apco-25, apco25, dstar, ham, p25
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  1. Talking KX1M's Monthly Ham [radio] Breakfast!

    For the Hams: You are invited to Jim, KX1M's Monthly Ham Breakfast! *** Where:******Brittany's Cafe 291 Main St. (Intersection Bartlet St) Northborough, MA 01532 (508) 393-4433**** When:*******09FEB08, 8:00 a.m. EST**** Location:** Route 20, Northborough, MA, FN42*** Call-in:****2 m...

    Started by ScanBoston, 02-08-2008 08:42
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  2. Boxboro Flea Tomorrow and Sunday

    ARRL BOXBORO Convention tomorrow 495/Rt111 at Boxborough Holiday Inn For all the details: http://www.boxboro.com Several MMRA repeaters linked for the talk in.. On site the GEMOTO repeater should be up on 900 with the bulk of the folks using their little 900MHz portables. Others will be...

    Started by ScanBoston, 08-27-2010 19:41
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  3. MIT Flea this Sunday

    First MIT Flea this sunday http://www.mitflea.com/ Mr Mike will be there selling Near-Fest tickets 444.700R 88.5 works great there.

    Started by ScanBoston, 04-16-2010 12:36
    • Replies: 14
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    08-15-2010 08:54 Go to last post
  4. Thumbs up Massachusetts statewide hurricane DRILL...tonight

    for those of you that are interested the massachusetts emergency management agency is conducting its annual hurricane drill. "hurricane Hudson" is due to impact southern new england between 1900-2100hrs. if you have your ham license please feel free to check into your local skywarn/RACES...

    Started by david rosario, 08-02-2010 11:57
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    08-04-2010 11:03 Go to last post
  5. HAMburger and a Movie 7/24

    Tomorrow join us for a HAMburger outing at the Fuddruckers in the Jordan's Furniture Reading at 11:30am. Following lunch some of us will head to the IMAX movie theater at 1pm for the INCEPTION. Tickets are available online at http://www.jordans.com/imax.aspx If you have no intrest in the movie...

    Started by ScanBoston, 07-23-2010 14:14
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  6. Voip hurricane net... for thursday/friday

    should be some interesting listening for the voip hurricane net. also for those of you with HF capability plug in 14.325 this is the hurricane watch net from the national hurricane center. and those 2m frequencies that have irlp, like the fairhaven 145.490 pl 67.0 should be linked in, should be...

    Started by david rosario, 06-29-2010 14:31
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  7. Field Day 2010!!!

    this weekend is the world famous amateur radio field day starting at 2pm i believe. so for those of you who are hams whose going where and when??? where i mean if you guys or gals going to any clubs?

    Started by david rosario, 06-22-2010 13:27
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    06-22-2010 15:12 Go to last post
  8. Question Hams With Digital Capability?

    How about a show of hands of amateur radio operators that have digital transceivers, either P25, DStar, or any other proprietary method that may be available. I own two Motorola XTS3000's, a UHF Model 3 and a VHF Model 2. Both are P25 capable. There are no P25 repeaters normally within range...

    Started by Scott SNE Webmaster, 05-12-2008 18:42
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  9. VOIP Hurricane/skywarn NET...

    unsure if this should be in ye olde bar and grille or not, you may switch it if you'd like moderators. for those of you that are interested the monthly voip hurricane/skywarn net is now turning into weekly events since today is the 1st day of hurrican season. saturdays at 7pm local time and it...

    Started by david rosario, 06-01-2010 07:26
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    06-02-2010 06:33 Go to last post
  10. Echolink

    i was searching and searching and searching... i couldn't find anything on how to buy a microphone for the computer and hook it up to the mic. input on the interface. can any of you guys shed some light for me?

    Started by david rosario, 05-08-2010 18:10
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    05-09-2010 03:58 Go to last post
  11. Talking NEAR-FEST who is going???

    Okay I know wind swept rains have been forecasted for Friday with lighter showers on Saturday as well temperatures in the 30's but that has never stopped all us crazies before so who is going and on which days??? I'll be headed up Friday morning and there both days taking advantage of the...

    Started by ScanBoston, 10-12-2009 12:09
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  12. alinco dr-112

    hey guys hello again. i was wondering if anyone knows how to reset this radio? i looked everywhere on the internet and no such luck once again. thanks for your help as usual. also i am using a 12 amp or volt power supply to convert this radio to a desktop radio, i believe it is a 12 amp. any...

    Started by david rosario, 04-15-2010 14:24
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    04-15-2010 15:17 Go to last post
  13. NMO mount rust

    I have noticed on a few of my NMO mounts on my truck i am starting to get a little rust around the center pin. When i go threw the car wash i put special NMO screw on caps over them to prevent water from getting on the contacts, so i don't know how i am getting moisture between the contact and the...

    Started by k1miz, 04-12-2010 15:29
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    04-12-2010 20:15 Go to last post
  14. R.a.c.e.s. group application

    hello everybody. i was just wondering on where i can find information about getting an online application for a special races group callsign? instead of using our own individual callsign. for example acushnet ema has a callsign of wa1ema, we would also like to get one for the new bedford ema's own...

    Started by david rosario, 04-12-2010 09:53
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  15. Framingham Flea Market

    The Framingham ham radio flea market is today. I'll be going out there just to check things out, no selling or programming this time. http://www.fara.org/flea/

    Started by N1ZZN, 04-11-2010 06:20
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  16. Taunton RACES 147.135

    hey guys i was just wondering what the status of this repeater is? and if it is active at all? i never hear anything at all and i have it as my priority channel come to think of it i might as well change it tonight.

    Started by david rosario, 03-27-2010 16:38
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    04-09-2010 19:07 Go to last post
  17. Ham//amateur radio license

    Where can I get more information on how to get my Massachusetts HAM/AMATEUR Radio License?

    Started by Norfolk PD/FD Freak, 03-26-2010 15:51
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    03-26-2010 23:22 Go to last post
  18. Motorola HT-1000 a good choice for a 2m handheld?

    Hello: I'm considering the purchase of a Motorola HT-1000 for 2m use. Has anyone here done the same and if so, have any comments? Also, is anyone familiar with the cost to program the unit? Thanks for any help, Chris

    Started by cjn1962, 03-11-2010 19:16
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  19. Mt Tom Hamfest this saturday March 6th

    http://www.mtara.org/node/13 The MTARA holds its Hamfest/Flea Market each year in early March. For 2010, the Hamfest is scheduled for Saturday March 6th. The event is host to many regional ham radio companies and local vendors as well as the hams who have some personal property to sell. In...

    Started by ScanBoston, 03-05-2010 05:21
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    03-05-2010 05:21 Go to last post
  20. The House Bill on Cell Phones/Texting that has so many Hams Scared silly

    I just uploaded a file of the bill that has so many Hams concerned to the files section here http://groups.google.com/group/gemotochat/web/ht04466.pdf I myself do not see any language that affects two-way radio. But the paranoia is sweeping the net so I thought folks might like to read the ...

    Started by ScanBoston, 02-10-2010 06:18
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    03-03-2010 00:11 Go to last post
  21. Thumbs up Marlboro Flea Market

    I was surprised that no one had posted this yet; This Saturday, Feb. 13, The Algonquin ARA will host their annual amateur radio flea market at the Marlboro Middle School, from 9:00 to 1:00. Admission is $5.00 and there is a VE session at 9:00. Talk-in on the MMRA's 147.270 and 449.925 ...

    Started by jcop225, 02-08-2010 20:48
    flea, market, marlboro, saturady
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  22. Bring back P25 and linked 900 for Marlbourgh Flea

    In an effort to breath life back into P25 KX1M and K1BOS are promoting bring your P25 UHF radios to the Marlboro Flea. We will be using the Westborough repeater 448.775R NAC353. The Marlboro Flea is right in the heart of Westborough and Marlboro 900 coverage so folks at the site will easily be in...

    Started by ScanBoston, 02-10-2010 06:15
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  23. MA P25 Ham Repeaters?

    Has anybody had any success raising the Boston repeater that's supposed to support P25: 448.725/443.725 NAC 444 (W1NAU) I spend frequent weekends in Boston, and I've tried a couple of dozen times to raise this repeater in P25 mode... never had any luck. OTOH, I've had GREAT luck with the...

    Started by PeterGV, 05-12-2008 09:35
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    02-06-2010 00:15 Go to last post
  24. 900 Mhz Questions

    Is there a current list of 900 repeaters in eastern MA on the Wiki? Or somewhere else for that matter. Are the repeaters linked? I see that a lot of people have bought Motorola portables. What's the coverage like compared to a mobile? Actually, I guess the question is if there is an advantage...

    Started by garys, 01-13-2010 09:52
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    01-14-2010 21:35 Go to last post
  25. Talking NEAR-FEST Frequency List for 2009

    http://www.near-fest.com/ NEAR-Fest VI Friday October 16th and Saturday October 17th\ Deerfield Fairgrounds - Deerfield NH, USA On site: And all are welcome to join us! GEMOTO 900/WA1NVC 927.5875out 100.0 902.5875in 131.8 (most active) HEARCLEAR only!! GEMOTO/PRA UHF Simplex...

    Started by ScanBoston, 10-10-2009 09:18
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