2018 Bike for the Lake needs more radio operators!

The 2018 Bike for the Lake is this coming Saturday June 16 and STARC could use some more radio operators to help with the radio comms. If you want to/can help out with this public service event, please contact Micheal N1FBZ via his email:   N1FBZ@arrl.net. Thanks! 73 de STARC Originally posted by Mike Gladu – STARC Technical Advisor on…

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QST QST QST – There will NOT be an ARRL VE Test Session for June 2018

QST QST QST – There will NOT be an ARRL VE Test Session for June 2018 This is a QST. The Northwestern Vermont ARRL VE Team will be taking the month of June off, so, there will NOT be any Amateur Radio License Exams given by the team this month. 73 de STARC Originally posted by Mike Gladu – STARC…

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Silent Key – Burt Cross / K1RMF

It is with much sadness that STARC has learned of the passing of fellow ham and STARC member, Burt Cross – K1RMF.   Burt was very active in STARC and one of our cw specialists and  will be greatly missed by all.     Burt’s family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, from 6 to 8 p.m. at…

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New England QSO Party Sat/Sun May 5-6, 2018

The NEQP is a great time to check out antenna systems and offers a moderately paced opportunity to work new states and countries.     You'll find a wide variety of participants, from newcomers to experienced contesters, all interested in making contacts with New England stations. We're working to make sure that all of the New England counties are active…

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Northwestern VT ARRL VE Team – April session recap

STARC would like to thank the following VEs for helping to administer the exam which took place on Saturday, April 2st: Eric N1RCX, Nick KB1RWB, John WA1JL, Michael N1FBZ, Jamie KB1MCU, and Jason K1LOL. We would like to congratulate Scott Ruel from Northfield, VT on his upgrade to General class.   Enjoy your new HF privileges!   The next Amateur…

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STARC April Meeting Reminder:

This month's  STARC  meeting  will take place on:         Date / Time:      Thursday, April   26th  –  7:30pm            New Location:   Elks Lodge –  43 Gricebrook Road, St. Albans, VT Meeting topics:             – Hamfest 2018 planning             – Field…

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QST QST QST – ARRL VE Session April 21, 2018

QST QST QST – ARRL VE Session April 21, 2018 This is a QST. The Northwestern Vermont ARRL VE Team has scheduled the following Amateur Radio Exam session, right here in Franklin county: Date: Saturday, April 21, 2018 Time: 9:00am Location: North Western Medical Center (NMC) Conference Room 2 (follow signs to the Conference Center / East Entrance): 133 Fairfield…

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Run for Jim – Sunday, May 6th, 2018:

This year's Run for Jim event will be held on Sunday, May 6th at the Collins Perkey Sport & Fitness Center: Route 104, St. Albans, VT.   STARC has helped provide radio communcations for this event for the last several years, and is looking for volunteers to help out with this year's event.   The entire “run” typically lasts 2…

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St. Johnsbury Academy to have Amateur Radio Technician Classes

This comes to us from Marina Cole, M.Ed., the Adult Education Coordinator of the St. Johnsbury Academy:   ” Good morning, Amateur Radio Enthusiasts,   Do you know someone interested in joining the world of amateur radio?   St. Johnsbury Academy will host a technician's licensing class starting April 17, and registration is now open. Please help us spread the…

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QST QST QST – STARC March 2018 Meeting this coming Thursday March 29th at our new location

QST QST QST – STARC March 2018 Meeting this coming Thursday March 29th at our new location This is a QST: STARC March Meeting Reminder: This month's STARC meeting will take place on: Date / Time: Thursday, March 29th – 7:30pm New Location: Elks Lodge – 43 Gricebrook Road, St. Albans, VT Meeting topics: – STARC website updates and suggestions…

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