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\ February Business Meeting \ Wednesday, February 15th - 7:30 PM \ This is a zoom meeting.\ \ \\ | \
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\ March Membership Meeting \ Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at 7:30 PM \ AREDN: aka. The Amateur Radio Emergency Data Network Michael Ford - WZ0C Orville K Beach - W6BI James W Garner - KC1BHD \ \ Attend this presentation on the Amateur Radio Emergency Data Network (AREDN) by Orv Beach, Jim Garner, and Michael Ford to learn what AREDN is all about, what it can be used for, and how you can get started with this technology. If you\'ve ever wanted to experiment with the microwave bands, this is a great way to get started utilizing these allocations to the Amateur Radio spectrum. \ \ Due to the forecast nor\'easter, this meeting will be Zoom only. \ \\ | \
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\ April Business Meeting \ Wednesday, April 19th - 7:30 PM \ AREDN: aka. The Amateur Radio Emergency Data Network - Part 2\ James W Garner - KC1BHD\ Michael Ford - WZ0C\ Orville K Beach - W6BI\ Jim - KC1BHD will be demonstrating ARDEN equipment.\ This is a hybrid meeting. However, it is best experienced in-person. Join us at New England Sci-Tec. \ Location: New England Sci‑Tech, Inc., 16 Tech Circle, Natick Directions \ The AREDN presnetation given by WZ0C on 3/15 is available at: wz0c_aredn_presentation_20230315.pdf \ \ \\ | \
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\ May Membership Meeting \ Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at 7:30 PM \ Amateur Radio\'s Emerging Role in Investigating Space Weather Within near-Earth space Dr. Phil Erickson – W1PJE \ \ Annual Elections will be held followed by Dr. Erickson\'s presentation \ In this talk, Dr. Erickson will provide an overview of space weather fundamentals, describe historical space weather work by hams, and will introduce the activities of the Ham Science Citizen Initiative (HamSCI) national \ \ amateur-professional partnership. HamSCI\'s organized QSO parties and low-cost instrument development provide a scientifically unique way for the ham community to be involved in fundamental discovery within this fascinating part of our planet\'s atmosphe\ re. \ \ This is a hybrid meeting. You can join in-person or by Zoom.\ Location: Marlborough Central Fire Station, 215 Maple St (RT 85), Marlborough, MA Directions \ \\ | \
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\ June Business Meeting \ Wednesday, June, 15th - 7:30 PM \ This is a zoom meeting.\ \ PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS NOW A ZOOM ONLY MEETING \ \ \\ | \
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\ July Business Meeting \ Wednesday, July, 20th- 7:00 PM \ This is a zoom meeting.\ \ PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS NOW A ZOOM ONLY MEETING \ \ \\ | \
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MMRA at Northeast HamXposition - August 26-27-28 \ at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel in Marlborough\ \ \ Come visit us at our booth a Northeast HamXposition on Saturday or Sunday.\ You can see our talk-in station, join or renew your membership, or just \ stop by to say hello. \ \ MMRA will also be running the Fox Box, operating on 145.63 MHz and hidden \ somewhere on the hotel grounds. Bring your best DF skills and try to find \ it!\ | ||
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\ September Membership Meeting \ Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at 7:30 PM \ Digital Modes Beyond FT8 Leandra MacLennan - AF1R \ \ Do your all your conversations on HF consist of exchanging grid squares and two-digit numbers such as -08, -16, -06, or +03? \ Have you ever wished you could have a real conversation with the ham in southern France who just sent you a -15? \ Yes, it’s a thrill to work that new country on FT8. But, all he sent you was his grid square and “-18”. Technically you’ve now worked that country, but are you really satisfied with your “QSO”? Have you ever wanted to know more about the pers\ \ on at the other end of your FT8 contact? Maybe the operator is an XYL. What is his or her name? What is he/she using as an antenna? What’s his/her life story? \ FT8 is great for quick contacts, but there is no opportunity to find out more about the operator at the other end of the QSO. \ There are many other digital modes where you can have a real, keyboard to keyboard conversation. \ \ Location: New England Sci‑Tech, Inc., 16 Tech Circle, Natick Directions \ \\ | \
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\ October Business Meeting \ Wednesday, October 19th - 7:30 PM \ This is a hybrid meeting.\ Location: New England Sci‑Tech, Inc., 16 Tech Circle, Natick Directions \ \ \\ | \
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\ November Membership Meeting \ Wednesday, November 16 - 7:30 PM \ Build a 10-meter Moxon Antenna \ John E Portune - W6NBC \ \ Great project for a new ham wanting to experience the coming peak of Sunspot Cycle 25. Also, for experienced hams -- easily extended to lower HF bands. Excellent for portable and field day operation\ \ This is a hybrid meeting.\ Location: New England Sci‑Tech, Inc., 16 Tech Circle, Natick Directions \ \ \\ \ | \
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\ December Business Meeting \ Wednesday, December 21st - 7:30 PM \ This is a Zoom meeting.\ \ \ \\ | \
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\ January VE Session \ Saturday, January 14th - 9:00 AM \ \ Location: Marlborough Central Fire Station, 215 Maple St (RT 85), Marlborough, MA Directions \ \ Additional Information on MMRA VE sessions: ve@mmra.org\ \ \ \ \ The FCC now requires all candidates to have an FRN number, Social Security numbers are no longer accepted at an exam session. Please see our VE Exam Page for more information. \ | ';
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\ February VE Session \ Saturday, February 19th - 9:00 AM \ Sponsered by Algonquin Amateur Radio Club Flea Market \ Location: 1 Lt Charles W. Whitcomb School Directions \ \ \ Additional information on MMRA VE sessions available ve@mmra.org\ \ \ The FCC now requires all candidates to have an FRN number, Social Security numbers are no longer accepted at an exa\ m session. Please see our VE Exam Page for more information. \ | \
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\ March VE Session \ Saturday, March 18th - 9:00 AM \ \ Location: Marlborough Central Fire Station, 215 Maple St (RT 85), Marlborough, MA Directions \ \ Additional Information on MMRA VE sessions: ve@mmra.org\ \ \ \ \ The FCC now requires all candidates to have an FRN number, Social Security numbers are no longer accepted at an exam session. Please see our VE Exam Page for more information. \ | ';
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\ April VE Session \ Saturday, April 16th - 9:00 AM \ \ Location: City Church Marlborough in the Shoebox Building (adjacent to Kelleher Field), 72 Jefferson Street 2nd floor, Marlborough, MA 01752 Directions \ \ Additional Information about MMRA VE sessions available here\ \ \ The FCC now requires all candidates to have an FRN number, Social Security numbers are no longer accepted at an exam session. Please see our VE Exam Page for more information. \ | ';
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\ May VE Session \ Saturday, May 21st - 9:00 AM \ \ Location: City Church Marlborough 72 Jefferson Street , Second Floor (Shoe Box Building), Marlborough, MA Directions \ \ \ \ Additional information on MMRA VE sessions available ve@mmra.org\ \ \ The FCC now requires all candidates to have an FRN number, Social Security numbers are no longer accepted at an exam session. Please see our VE Exam Page for more information. \ | ';
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\ June VE Session \ Saturday, June 18th - 9:00 AM \ \ Location: City Church Marlborough 72 Jefferson Street , Second Floor (Shoe Box Building), Marlborough, MA Directions \ \ \ Additional information on MMRA VE sessions available ve@mmra.org\ \ \ The FCC now requires all candidates to have an FRN number, Social Security numbers are no longer accepted at an exam session. Please see our VE Exam Page for more information. \ | ';
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\ August VE Sessions \ Saturday, August 27th - 10:00 AM \ \ Location: Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center, 181 Boston Post Road W, Marlborough, MA, Westborough Room \ Directions\ \ More information on the VE sessions at HamXposition can be found HamXpositions VE Exams\ \ Additional information on MMRA VE sessions available ve@mmra.org\ \ \ The FCC now requires all candidates to have an FRN number, Social Security numbers are no longer accepted at an exam session. Please see our VE Exam Page for more information. \ | ';
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\ September VE Session \ Saturday, September 17th - 9:00 AM \ \ Location: Marlborough Central Fire Station, 215 Maple St (RT 85), Marlborough, MA Directions \ \ Additional Information on MMRA VE sessions: ve@mmra.org\ \ \ \ \ The FCC now requires all candidates to have an FRN number, Social Security numbers are no longer accepted at an exam session. Please see our VE Exam Page for more information. \ | ';
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\ October VE Session \ Saturday, October 15th - 9:00 AM \ \ \ Location: City Church Marlborough 72 Jefferson Street, Second Floor (Shoe Box Building), Marlborough, MA Directions \ \ \ Additional Information on MMRA VE sessions: ve@mmra.org\ \ \ \ \ The FCC now requires all candidates to have an FRN number, Social Security numbers are no longer accepted at an exam session. Please see our VE Exam Page for more information. \ | ';
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\ November VE Session \ Saturday, November 19th - 9:00 AM \ \ Location: City Church Marlborough 72 Jefferson Street , Second Floor (Shoe Box Building), Marlborough, MA Directions \ \ Additional Information on MMRA VE sessions: ve@mmra.org\ \ \ \ \ The FCC now requires all candidates to have an FRN number, Social Security numbers are no longer accepted at an exam session. Please see our VE Exam Page for more information. \ | ';
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\ December VE Session \ Saturday, December 17th - 9:00 AM \ \ Location: Marlborough Central Fire Station, 215 Maple St (RT 85), Marlborough, MA Directions \ \ Additional Information on MMRA VE sessions: ve@mmra.org\ \ \ \ \ The FCC now requires all candidates to have an FRN number, Social Security numbers are no longer accepted at an exam session. Please see our VE Exam Page for more information. \ | ';
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Technical Information and Other Stuff (TIOS) net Every Tuesday - 8:00 PM All licensed amateurs are welcome, MMRA membership not required! Location: MMRA Linked Repeaters | ||
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