The Nashoba Valley Amateur Radio Club’s February meeting is Thursday, February 19th, at 7:30 PM at the Pepperell Community Center (4 Hollis Street, Pepperell). We start gathering at 7 PM to socialize before the meeting starts.

Our February speaker, Jim Wilber AB1WQ, will present an overview of his experiences in the world of home 3D printing and some specific applications to Amateur Radio.

An NVARC member since 2014, Jim acquired a 3D printer in late 2024 and since then has been turning out a steady stream of toys for his pre-teen daughter (and truth be told, himself), as well as utilitarian and decorative objects, and a number of items useful in Amateur Radio. At Thursday’s meeting, Jim will talk about 3D printing in general and show off some 3D printed items hams might find useful.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Thanks, and 73. Please feel free to contact Bruce, K1BG, at 978-772-2773 or bruce.blain@charter.net if you have any questions.

The Nashoba Valley Amateur Radio Club’s January meeting is Thursday, January 15th, at 7:30 PM at the Pepperell Community Center (in Pepperell). We start gathering at 7 PM to socialize before the meeting starts.

January is traditionally “Short Subjects Night”. Club members and guests are offered the opportunity to stand up and talk for 15 to 20 minutes about any subject you think club members would find interesting. Feel free to just come and listen, but please come and share your knowledge regarding a subject that you would like to share with others.

I look forward to seeing you there.

NVARC recently completed our first ever General upgrade class, with our first volunteer exam (VE) session at the completion of the classes. We would like to congratulate the following upgrades to General class:

Kartik, K1AKP
Dan, KB1OPO
Ottavio, KC1PFU
Libby, KC1RKH
John, KC1VTD
Patrick, KC1WNU
Matt, KC1YLN
Phil, KC1YNF
John, W1JHK

Additionally, Patrick, KC1WNU, and John, W1JHK, also upgraded to Extra class! And John, KC1YTJ, who participated in our recent Technician license classes, passed the Technician exam at the exam session.

Please congratulate all the participants. And thanks to all those who helped with the license classes and the VE session.

NVARC completed a very successful licensing class in October, with 15 new hams getting their licenses. With the recent government shutdown it took a while for everyone to get their callsigns, but I think everyone now has theirs. Please join me in congratulating the following new hams:

Kartik KC1YHU – Now K1AKP
Tom KC1YJL
Jon KC1YJM
Moe KC1YKN
Dot KC1YKR
Kara KC1YLA
Matt KC1YLN
Kiirja KC1YLO
Janette KC1YLP
Mark KC1YLQ
Paul KC1YMR
Phillip KC1YNF
Wendy KC1YNO
Scott KC1YON
John KC1YTJ

A number of these new hams have checked into the Monday night net, have attended NVARC meetings, and are generally active on the air! Please join me in welcoming them to Amateur Radio and please keep an eye (or ear) out for them!

Thanks to Bruce, K1BG, Les, N1SV, and Bob, N1DVC, for their dedication in helping with the classes.

The Nashoba Valley Amateur Radio Club’s December meeting is Thursday, December 18th, at 7:30 PM at the Pepperell Community Center (in Pepperell). We start gathering at 7 PM to socialize before the meeting starts.

Traditionally, NVARC’s December meeting has been “Homebrew Night” where members bring the things that they have been building all year. Over the last few years, we broadened the focus to include things like software programs you are working on, antenna projects, equipment restoration and repair, and generally anything being worked on that is not commercial off-the-shelf. In 2023 we added a “Boat Anchor Petting Zoo” category where you can show off any of your tube-based equipment.

It’s a great social night where you can experience what other people are doing, ask questions, and rub shoulders with other members and guests. If you are new or not a tinkerer don’t let that stop you from coming and enjoying yourself.

I look forward to seeing you there.

NVARC’s meetings are held at the Pepperell Community Center, 4 Hollis Street, in Pepperell, near the Pepperell rotary.

Thanks, and 73. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Bruce, K1BG
978-772-2773 or bruce.blain@charter.net