STARC wishes all the best for 2020 to you and your family.
73,
– STARC
QST QST QST - New STARC Meeting Day - This Thursday, March 12th - with program![]()
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This is from STARC President Scot K9JY about the next STARC monthly meeting.![]()
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" Join us for the March Virtual Monthly Meeting on Thursday Night![]()
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The March meeting will be held at 7:00 PM Eastern Time on Thursday, March 12th.![]()
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With the change in the Bylaws, STARC’s monthly meeting will now be held on the SECOND THURSDAY of the month. Please update your calendars.![]()
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Program![]()
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After the business meeting, Mike, N1FBZ, will present a program on the NFMRA (Northeast FM Repeater Association), the linked UHF radio system that provides state-wide radio coverage. He will show a map of the system, talk about its history, how it works, how to use it, and how users can help support the NFMRA by joining.![]()
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The February slide deck includes election and Constitution/Bylaw results. Also, the results of the Ham Interest Survey done in December, 2025. This was the slide deck from the February meeting.![]()
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The 2026 operating events framework includes the building blocks for multiple operating events and get-togethers that STARC will sponsor this year. The plan will be presented at the March meeting on Thursday.![]()
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Send us an email to info@starc.org to request the Zoom meeting link.![]()
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We hope to see you there!![]()
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73 de Scot, K9JY "![]()
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73 de STARC
Check out the latest issue of 'SWR Magazine'.![]()
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swrmagazine.org
SWR Magazine’s mission is to inform, educate, and inspire the global amateur radio community through high-quality technical content, real-world experiences, scientific outreach, and advancements in ...
" HAM-CON On-Line Presentations " ![]()
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This is from Mitch W1SJ. In case you were not able to attend HAM-CON last Saturday, here is a link to the forums you missed.![]()
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" As promised, here are the recorded presentations from HAM-CON 2026.![]()
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www.ham-con.org/hc26video.html![]()
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This is divided into the long form (35-50 minute) forums and pop-up (5-10 minute) demonstrations, along with some media content.![]()
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The audio quality does vary somewhat depending on the location of the presenters.![]()
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Be sure to also fill out the survey form as this gives us some feedback on how we can improve next year.![]()
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I had a wonderful time with you all, and look forward to HAM-CON next year, February 27, 2027!![]()
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Mitch "![]()
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73 de STARC
www.ham-con.org
Question from the Extra License Class question pool:![]()
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" Which of the following amateur stations may transmit one-way communications?![]()
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A. A space station, beacon station, or telecommand station![]()
B. A local repeater or linked repeater station![]()
C. A message forwarding station or automatically controlled digital station![]()
D. All these choices are correct "![]()
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Put your answer in a 'Comment'. ![]()
If we 'LIKE' your answer, then you are correct. ![]()
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Good luck!![]()
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73 de STARC
Question from the General License Class question pool:![]()
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" Volunteer Examiners are accredited by what organization?![]()
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A. The Federal Communications Commission![]()
B. The Universal Licensing System![]()
C. A Volunteer Examiner Coordinator![]()
D. The Wireless Telecommunications Bureau "![]()
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Put your answer in a 'Comment'. ![]()
If we 'LIKE' your answer, then you are correct. ![]()
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Good luck!![]()
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73 de STARC