CONGRATULATIONS!
STARC would like to congratulate Gregory KC1SJZ on upgrading to Amateur Extra Class License this past Saturday!
STARC looks forward to talking to you ‘On-The-Air’ using your newly earned privileges.
73 de STARC
This is from Rob N1XSS about some up coming public service opportunities for Amateur Radio operators to participate in.![]()
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" Save Some Dates!![]()
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It’s that time of year again to save some dates for radio. For some 30+ years Amateur Radio Operators have been providing communications for these local road races to benefit local charities and our communities. I would like to thank each and every one of you that have been doing this year and year out. These thanks come not just from me, but from every committee member I meet during the year.![]()
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June 7th 2026 - Covered Bridges Half Marathon![]()
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First is the Covered Bridges Half Marathon, Sunday June 7th We will most likely need 6 to 10 radio operators this year, an increase over the past few years. www.cbhm.com/ ![]()
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July 18th and 19th 2026 - Vermont 100 Endurance Race![]()
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The Vermont 100 often called the “Big One" is a 100-mile foot race across some of Vermont's most beautiful landscape. During this event we provide emergency communications for the participants and race coordinators for over 30 hours. www.vermont100.com/ ![]()
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September 27th 2026 - Vermont 50 MT Bike or Ultra Run ![]()
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The third and most active day is the Vermont 50, leaving from Mount Ascutney Resort we support close to 1000 participants riding, running and walking these 50 miles. www.vermont50.com/![]()
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For more information about the above events please contact Rob Mather- N1XSS![]()
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Phone: 802-591-7277 n1xss@mather1.com![]()
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Thanks, please reach to me if you have any questions.![]()
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H-802-886-5478 "![]()
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73 de STARC
QST QST QST - New STARC Meeting Day - This Thursday, March 12th - with program![]()
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This is a QST.![]()
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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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73 de STARC![]()
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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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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![]()
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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
Thank you all for all your help and encouragement.
I’ve been having great fun on HF with some great DX contacts and attempting, mostly successfully , breaking through a few contest pile ups.
73 Greg KC1SJZ