St. Albans Amateur Radio Club

STARC would like to say THANK YOU to every one that attended our hamfest yesterday

Mike Gladu — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 21:43:45 +0000

STARC would like to say THANK YOU to every one that attended our hamfest yesterday. The weather cooperated and the attendance was very good. We hope that you found that radio treasure that you were looking or you sold all of the items that you brought to sell. Check out our Facebook page for images from the hamfest that BIF Bob K1BIF took of the event.

73 de STARC

QST QST QST – ARRL VE Test Session, Saturday, August 15, 2026, in St. Albans, VT

Mike Gladu — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 21:38:07 +0000

QST QST QST – ARRL VE Test Session, Saturday, August 15, 2026, in St. Albans, VT

This is a QST.

The Northwestern VT ARRL VE Team will be having a test session Saturday, August 15, 2026, at 9:00 am, at the VFW post 758, 353 Lake Street, Saint Albans, VT 05478-2268.

See this for more info: https://www.starc.org/amateur-radio-licensing-exams/

Exam location:
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Veterans+of+Foreign+Wars+Post+758/@44.8119648,-73.1030396,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x4cca1af325fa96f3:0x38721d4ed6ddb5d1!8m2!3d44.8119648!4d-73.1030396!16s%252Fg%252F1tdr2yd2

Please contact: Eric Lessard NJ1S, phone: (802) 497-9000, or email: lessarderic29@yahoo.com if you would like to take an exam. (Walk-ins allowed).

You MUST have a FRN number to take an exam. See this: https://apps.fcc.gov/coresWeb/publicHome.do if you do not already have one and need to get one.

You also need to provide a valid email address on your 605 Form to get your license.

We look forward to testing you and telling you, “Congratulation, you passed your exam”.

73 de STARC

QST QST QST – STARC Hamfest is this coming Saturday August 8th!

Mike Gladu — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:28:07 +0000

QST QST QST – STARC Hamfest is this coming Saturday August 8th!

This is QST.

The STARC 2026 hamfest is this coming Saturday, August 8th, at the VFW, on Lake Street, St. Albans, VT, from 8:00am til Noon.

This is a rain or shine event with plenty of inside table space to sell your items if the weather does not cooperate. There are door prizes and a 50/50 raffle and lots of new and used stuff to buy. Stop by the ‘Tech Table’ and have your purchase tested. There will be an ARRL VE test session in case you want to take an exam. The cost is only $5.00 to attend.

See our hamfest flyer for more details. https://www.starc.org/STARC%20Hamfest/

We hope to see you there!

73 de STARC

QST QST QST – STARC July Meeting this Thursday, July 9th, at 7:00 PM, on Zoom

Mike Gladu — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:58:31 +0000

QST QST QST – STARC July Meeting this Thursday, July 9th, at 7:00 PM, on Zoom

This is a QST.

This is from STARC President Scot K9JY about our July 2026 monthly meeting.

” Join us for the July Virtual Monthly Meeting on Thursday Night

The July meeting will be held at 7:00 PM Eastern Time on Thursday, July 9th.

Outside of our normal agenda, we will be covering:

Vote for Secretary

Nominations for President (K9JY resigns as he is moving to Wisconsin)

New Member structure for Bylaws discussion

Other Bylaw changes discussion

Final location decision and time for July POTA activation

Join the virtual meeting with Zoom:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89651915627?pwd=Iz1eD2iTZ5Ebz8gZ6Ask3v6IfQvKOH.1

Meeting ID: 896 5191 5627
Passcode: 047186

We hope to see you there! “

73 de STARC

https://www.starc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/meeting-reminder-3522852241.png

QST QST QST – ARRL VE Test Session, Saturday, July 18, 2026, in St. Albans, VT

Mike Gladu — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:18:57 +0000

QST QST QST – ARRL VE Test Session, Saturday, July 18, 2026, in St. Albans, VT

This is a QST.

The Northwestern VT ARRL VE Team will be having a test session Saturday, July 18, 2026, at 9:00 am, at the VFW post 758, 353 Lake Street, Saint Albans, VT 05478-2268.

See this for more info: https://www.starc.org/amateur-radio-licensing-exams/

Please contact: Eric Lessard NJ1S, phone: (802) 497-9000, or email: lessarderic29@yahoo.com if you would like to take an exam. (Walk-ins allowed).

You MUST have a FRN number to take an exam. See this: https://apps.fcc.gov/coresWeb/publicHome.do if you do not already have one and need to get one.

You also need to provide a valid email address on your 605 Form to get your license.

We look forward to testing you and telling you, “Congratulation, you passed your exam”.

73 de STARC

https://www.starc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/260718-STARC-VE-Test-Session.png

Radio Operators Needed for the Vermont 100 Race

Mike Gladu — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:52:21 +0000

Radio Operators Needed for the Vermont 100 Race

This request is from Rob N1XSS. He is looking for volunteer radio operators to help out with the radio comms for this race.

” The Vermont 100 is an annual fundraiser for Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sport, a local organization whose motto is “A Sport for Every Body.” Vermont Adaptive runs a wide range of adaptive sports programs designed to support and empower people with disabilities, helping them enjoy outdoor recreation year‑round. You can learn more about their mission at vermontadaptive.org.

The Vermont 100 itself is a 100‑mile endurance race featuring both runners and horses, spanning 11 towns across some of the most beautiful parts of Vermont. For more than 30 years, the Amateur Radio community has played a critical role in supporting the event by providing emergency and logistical communications to help ensure the safety and smooth operation of this 30‑hour race.

This year, we are looking for additional Amateur Radio operators to help staff aid stations, horse holds, restock trucks, and shuttle vehicles.

If you have time on Saturday, July 18th or Sunday, July 19th and would like to have some fun playing radio while supporting a great cause, please reply to this email.

Thanks,

Rob Mather

N1XSS

C- 802-591-7277

H-802-886-5478 “

73 de STARC

https://www.starc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/VT-100-Race-Image.jpg

QST QST QST – STARC June Meeting this Thursday, June 11th at 7:00 PM

Mike Gladu — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:28:23 +0000

QST QST QST – STARC June Meeting this Thursday, June 11th at 7:00 PM

This is a QST.

This is from STARC President Scot K9JY about our June 2026 monthly meeting.

” Join us for the June Virtual Monthly Meeting on Thursday Night

The June meeting will be held at 7:00 PM Eastern Time on Thursday, June 11th

Email info@starc.org to get the link to join this Zoom meeting.

After our short business meeting, I’ll be presenting a program on FT8 – what it is, why use it, what you need to get on the air, and what a contact looks like.

We hope to see you there!

73 de Scot, K9JY “

73 de STARC

https://www.starc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/meeting-reminder-3522852241.png

QST QST QST – ARRL VE Test Session, Saturday, June 20, 2026, in St. Albans, VT

Mike Gladu — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:14:08 +0000

QST QST QST – ARRL VE Test Session, Saturday, June 20, 2026, in St. Albans, VT

This is a QST.

The Northwestern VT ARRL VE Team will be having a test session Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 9:00 am, at the VFW post 758, 353 Lake Street, Saint Albans, VT 05478-2268.

See this for more info: https://www.starc.org/amateur-radio-licensing-exams/

Please contact: Eric Lessard NJ1S, phone: (802) 497-9000, or email: lessarderic29@yahoo.com if you would like to take an exam. (Walk-ins allowed).

You MUST have a FRN number to take an exam. See this: https://apps.fcc.gov/coresWeb/publicHome.do if you do not already have one and need to get one.

You also need to provide a valid email address on your 605 Form to get your license.

We look forward to testing you and telling you, “Congratulation, you passed your exam”.

73 de STARC

https://www.starc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/260620-STARC-VE-Test-Session.png

QST QST QST – STARC May Meeting this Thursday, May 14th at 7:00 PM

Mike Gladu — Mon, 11 May 2026 22:00:52 +0000

QST QST QST – STARC May Meeting this Thursday, May 14th at 7:00 PM

This is a QST.

This is from STARC President Scot K9JY about our May 2026 monthly meeting.

” Join us for the May Virtual Monthly Meeting on Thursday Night

The meeting is at 7:00 PM

The May meeting will be held at 7:00 PM Eastern Time on Thursday, May 14th.

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.

Program

The May program will be done by Alain, VA2WE | KD2WE, on how digital radio repeaters bridge to the internet, along with reviewing the new ADK Multiprotocol Reflector, which was implemented to help converge traffic between several communication modes, including D-Star, DMR, C4FM, and analog.

Email info@starc.org to get the link to join this Zoom meeting.

We hope to see you there!

73 de Scot, K9JY “

73 de STARC

QST QST QST – ARRL VE Test Session, Saturday, May 16, 2026, in St. Albans, VT

Mike Gladu — Tue, 05 May 2026 17:18:40 +0000

QST QST QST – ARRL VE Test Session, Saturday, May 16, 2026, in St. Albans, VT

This is a QST.

The Northwestern VT ARRL VE Team will be having a test session Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 9:00 am, at the VFW post 758, 353 Lake Street, Saint Albans, VT 05478-2268.

See this for more info: https://www.starc.org/amateur-radio-licensing-exams/

Please contact: Eric Lessard NJ1S, phone: (802) 497-9000, or email: lessarderic29@yahoo.com if you would like to take an exam. (Walk-ins allowed).

You MUST have a FRN number to take an exam. See this: https://apps.fcc.gov/coresWeb/publicHome.do if you do not already have one and need to get one.

You also need to provide a valid email address on your 605 Form to get your license.

We look forward to testing you and telling you, “Congratulation, you passed your exam”.

73 de STARC