Newsletter of the Framingham Amateur Radio Association April 1997, Vol. 64, No. 4

In This Issue

President's Message
Field Day Planning
Flea Market Needs Volunteers
FARA Needs Rohn 25 Sections
Food Suggestions Sought
Marathon Volunteers Needed
Mass QSO Party
Dues are Due!
and more...

President's Message

The flea market is upon us and we can use your help to make this the best market yet.  The flea market is scheduled for Sunday, April 6, 1997, at Framingham High School.  If you would like to help please get in touch with Martin, AA1ON, and he will be glad to assign you a position.  Or this will be a perfect time for you to clean out the shack of all the boat anchors that have been gathering dust for years.  If you would like a table give Martin a call.  Remember, tables for club members are half price!!
This past weekend, we had another successful License in a Weekend class.
The class netted 13 new techs and 6 more that have passed element 2!!  Great job to all the instructors, VE's, and support staff for a great weekend.  I think that the club has found a great formula for getting folks started in HAM radio.  Thank you to all involved and congratulations to all our students!!
Believe it or not, Field Day is just around the corner and I know Dave and Martin have been busy analyzing all of last years data in order to come up with a plan for this summer.  There are planning meetings for Field Day and all are invited to attend.  Please, check the newsletter for the currents dates and times.  Last year was a great time and this year promises to be even better.
The Mass QSO Party is scheduled for May 3 & 4, 1997.  I have heard of several different groups planning treks to other areas of Massachusetts for the event.  I think that the club will be activated this year after a two year rest.  We will need operators and you are invited to enjoy in the fun. 
Also, mark your calendar on May 10, 1997, for our annual dinner out.  As in the past several years  we will be at the Bella Costa in Framingham and the buffet will be served again, back by popular demand.  See flier enclosed.  Don't forget to enter the contest on the flier, fill in the conversation bubbles and we will choose the best caption that night and the winner will get a really neat prize!!!
Have a great month and enjoy some of the many activities the club has to offer.




Field Day Planning

by Dave Hoaglin, K1HT

Planning for Field Day 1997 is moving ahead.  Martin AA1ON and Dave K1HT have held two planning meetings.  Several improvements have already emerged that should allow us to build on last year's outstanding effort and do even better this year.  If everyone pitches in, we may be able to break the 10,000-point barrier!
Two meetings are scheduled during April (both on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Club Shack).  April 9 will be a working session, taking inventory of the items in the storerooms that we'll need for Field Day and testing equipment such as antenna rotators.  On April 23 we'll firm up detailed plans for radios, antennas, tents, and all the other major equipment.  Please mark your calendar and come join in the planning.
Our Field Day operation seems to have an insatiable appetite for tower sections!  If you know of any sections of Rohn 25 tower that might be available, please contact Martin.

Thursday, April 3
This Month's Meeting

Marjie, KA1HIA

Bruce Blain, K1BG will talk to us about what to look for at flea markets.  How to find those hidden treasures and get the most bang for our buck!

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