STARC would like to say CONGRATULATIONS to Gary W1UCF on upgrading to Extra Class this pass Saturday.![]()
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We look forward to talking with you on your newly earned license privileges.![]()
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73 de STARC
QST QST QST - STARC Meeting/Holiday Party Thursday Dec. 18, 2025 at the Lucky Buffet on Lake St. St. Albans starting at 6:00pm![]()
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This is a QST.![]()
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Our December meeting will be held in person this Thursday at Lucky’s Buffet at 6:00 PM:![]()
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99 Lake St., Saint Albans, VT 05478![]()
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No business meeting, but just a social gathering since we meet on Zoom in the other months. All members and friends of STARC are welcome.![]()
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A couple of notes:![]()
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2026 dues are due. If you want to join STARC, use this link on our website.![]()
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The January meeting, on January 29th, will be our annual meeting. Please attend, as there will be elections for officers and votes on changes to our bylaws.![]()
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We hope to see you at Lucky’s!![]()
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73…STARC
Vermont RACES cancellation makes Amateur Radio Newsline headline Ham Nation podcast.![]()
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Amateur Radio Newsline headlines for Ham Nation. December 17, 2025.
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Amateur Radio Newsline headlines for Ham Nation. December 17, 2025.
This is from Mitch W1SJ.![]()
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" HAM-CON and W1AW/1![]()
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A couple of big ham activities coming up in 2026!![]()
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HAM-CON, the ARRL Vermont State Convention is February 28th at the Hampton Inn Colchester. We are working right now to put together another great program. Have any ideas? If so, please pass them along to me at w1sj@arrl.net.![]()
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For those who might be interested in joining the Radio Amateurs of Northern Vermont, we have a special deal. Renewing or new club members can buy a HAM-CON ticket for only $5 which is good for regular OR early admission. By comparison, advance sale regular admission is $8 and early admission is $16 and these go up in February, so don’t wait! Remember that if you cannot attend HAM-CON in person, we stream the forums and demonstrations on-line, which can be seen both live and after the convention.![]()
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If you are local and interested in meeting the gang at RANV, stop by our holiday party on Saturday, December 20th, 11AM-3PM at the Holy Family Parish Hall, 30 Lincoln Street, Essex Junction.![]()
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If you would like to join RANV and get the special $5 admission, go here: ranv.org/rpayhc.html![]()
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If you want to buy a regular HAM-CON admission, go here: www.ham-con.org/hamconpay.html![]()
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Details about RANV, go here: www.ranv.org/![]()
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Details about HAM-CON, go here: www.ham-con.org/![]()
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One other exciting piece of news! The ARRL will once again be permitting the W1AW portable activations from each state. Vermont will be activating W1AW/1 on February 4-11 UTC (Tue. Feb. 3, 7PM until Tue., Feb 10, 7PM). This also corresponds with the Vermont QSO Party on February 7-8, so there will be a ton of Vermont activity that weekend. If you are interested in activating W1AW/1 from your home or wherever, please let me know so I can set up the permissions.![]()
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Have a safe and happy holiday season and hope to meet you at our upcoming events!![]()
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73, Mitch "![]()
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73 de STARC
www.ham-con.org
Location: Hampton Inn, 42 Lower Mountain View Drive, I-89 Exit 16, Colchester, and right here at hamcon.org. Go to the BACK of the complex and enter through Door C. If you try to enter via the front o...