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View USGS Maps and Aerial Photo Images On-line

I found this and thought I would pass it along.... Very handy! Topo maps (and aerial photographs) on line:
http://mapping.usgs.gov/partners/viewonline.html
Use "TopoZone"

German Powerline Communications - RFI Feared

Germany's upper house of parliament has given the green light to powerline communications. This may be bad news for short wave reception and maybe AM reception too in light of this technical report commissioned by the European DX Council:
http://users.iol.it/pmo/plc.htm

MA QSO Party

Don't forget the Mass QSO Party on the first weekend in May and sponsored by FARA. We need FARA members to operate from the Club Shack. Contact Bob, W1RH, if you want to operate or put your name on the sign up list at the next meeting.

[email protected]

The FARA email reflector is working well. It provides us with an easy way to reach all our members who have email. You have to sign up so it will reach you, though.
To sign up, send a message to [email protected] with contents "subscribe FraminghamARA-L". (Without the quotes, of course).  The subject can be left blank, the server only looks at the contents of the message.  You'll get back a confirmation, follow its instructions exactly, then you're on the list!

FARA Takes Down Another Tower
Photos by Peter, KA1AXY

FARA members participated in the take down of a tower in Wayland, earlier this month, that was donated to the club.  More photos are posted on the club website.

Congratulations to our new hams and upgrades, and they are:
Phillip Aschoff, KB1GNR Tech
Charlotte Brace, KB1GNS  Tech
David Bardfield, N1DDD  Gen
Stephen Cloutier, AA1YA Extra
Jeanne Dalzell, WA1PAN Gen
Megan Gentry, KB1FCA Gen
Joseph Hersey, KB1GMV Tech w/hf
Carmine Iannace, W1EQX  Gen
John Kittross, K3DBU Gen
Leo Laskin, N1VYF Extra
James Lester, AA1XZ Extra
Michael Miglorino, KB1GNQ Tech
Jennifer Russo, KB1GNP Tech
Wilfredo Silva, KB1GNO Tech
K. David Stahl, KB1GNN Tech
Alexander Syriac, KA1VWX Gen
Steven Tatro, KB1FDS Gen
The VE team did a great job in the registration and the administering of the exams. The VE team consisted of:
Ed, W1NXC; Jim, WN1A; Leo, WA1HAM; Peter, KA1AXY; Martin, AA1ON; Larry, AG1C; Kevin, N1JMY; and Jim, W1EQW.

FARA NIGHT OUT - May 19, 2001

Bella Costa Restaurant

This is always a fun night, and an opportunity to relax in the company of your FARA friends. Depending on attendance, we will offer either a buffet or choice of Veal Parm, Chicken Breast or Baked Fish. Price approx $17 per person, contact Sumner, W1VIV for the details and to make your reservation.