Welcome!
See below for the latest blog posts and news about our activites and events. You can also follow the links above for more information about specific aspects of the club. If you’re brand-new at all this, here’s an introduction to what the Hampden County Radio Association is all about.
Latest Blog Posts
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WWLP TV News Feature on Ham Radio
HCRA President Ez Moralez, W1AEZ, recently appeared on WWLP-22 News to talk about ham radio. Check out the video below.
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WB1DX Demonstrates Remote Station Access
Ken, WB1DX, spoke at the March 2026 meeting, with an excellent presentation about accessing a ham station remotely. Here’s his video demonstrating how his setup works.
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February 2026 Meeting Video: DigiPi Project
At our February 2026 meeting, Michael, KC1IZC, gave us a thorough presentation on the DigiPi multi-mode digital project. Check out the video of his talk here:
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Join Us for Winter Field Day
The HCRA and the Mount Tom Amateur Repeater Association (MTARA) will be holding a joint operation for Winter Field Day on Saturday, January 24th, 2026. Come join us: 12:00 noon to 6:00pm Westfield Masonic Building 72 Broad St. Westfield, MA Don’t miss the food and fun. Setup will start at about 11:00, but if you…
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2025 Holiday Party Photos
The 2025 HCRA holiday party was a combined event with our good friends from the Mount Tom Amateur Repeater Association. Here’s a gallery of photos from the event, courtesy of Steve Berian, KC1KEZ, and Al Giguere Jr., KB1VNH. Many thanks to the organizers and all who attended!