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Next SOTA/POTA October 23rd Pack Monadnock

Our next SOTA/POTA will be October 23rd. Pack Monadnock is another destination in the series that gives you the choice to either hike up or drive up via the auto road making it an easy choice to add to the list. Pack also gives really good views of the surrounding countryside which only increases the appeal of this mountain particularly at this time of year.

I’m planning on being on the summit at 11:00 am but you can get there earlier or show up later. There is a scattering of picnic tables so don’t forget to pack a lunch.  It is advised to get a parking permit online for the auto road. Here is a link to get a permit.   

If you’ve never been to Pack Monadnock travel west on 101 towards Peterborough. Miller State Park is on the right-hand side of the road across the street from the old Temple Mountain  Ski area.

I haven’t been to Pack Monadnock for quite a while so I’m looking forward to it. I hope to see you there!

Please leave a comment on the story so I have an idea of how many people are planning on attending.

73 ‘

Jim K1BRM

ARRL New England Division Director Candidates Forum at Northeast HamXpostion

The three candidates who are running to become the next New England Division Director participated in a Candidates Forum at the Northeast HamXpostion in Marlborough, MA recently. The Candidate Forum was moderated by Don Arthur, K1DCA. Thanks to Jim Palmer, KB1KQW for recording and producing the video of the Candidate Forum.

Don asked a series of thoughtful questions that enabled those present to learn what each candidate was about and how they planned to take the ARRL and the Amateur Radio Service forward into the future. The candidates did not know what Don’s questions would be in advance.

I hope that you will take the time to watch the video to learn about my plans as your Director.

New England ARRL members will be sent their ballots by mail on October 1st. Ballots are due back to due back at ARRL HQ no later than 12:00 pm on November 19th.

Fred, AB1OC

Fred AB1OC’s Town Hall Meeting

I held the first of what I hope will be many Town Hall Meetings with Hams in New England last evening. Thanks to all of the NARS members who took the time to join the Town Hall Meeting.

Town Hall Panel
Town Hall Panel

I was joined by a panel of Hams who are supporting my campaign and who are helping me to develop plans for the work I will do as ARRL New England Division Director.

After a brief introduction, we spent the evening answering questions from the folks who joined us for the Town Hall.

We recorded the Town Hall Meeting and I wanted to share it with our folks here. I would welcome to opportunity to hear your views and answer any additional questions that you might have. You can contact me at [email protected].

You can learn more about what I am planning to do as ARRL New England Division Director at elect.ab1oc.org.

Fred Kemmerer, AB1OC

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