Ed Duclos, WA1ZCB, SK

It is with great regret that we announce the passing of SEMARA member Edmond F. Duclos, WA1ZCB.  Tim, N1TI posted these photos on SEMARA's Facebook page.  Dave, W1DJG adds:

Sorry to hear this but Don N1PMB is reporting [that] Ed Duclos WA1ZCB has passed away!! He was a GREAT FRIEND and MENTOR... He will be missed!!

We send our sympathy to his family for their loss.  May he rest in peace.

WA1ZCB, SK

Zera Beat - May 2013

Zero Beat for May 2013 is now online, compliments of editor Bob, K1KVV.

Inside This Issue:

• "FLEAMARKET 2013"

• It seems to me ...
  Point to Ponder

• Official Meeting Minutes
  Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

• Club Notes
  "New Members"
  "Tech Talk"
  Club Numbers
  Local Nets
  Local Repeater Directory
  Club Activities
  Next VE Session @ SEMARA

Zero Beat - April 2013

Zero Beat for April 2013 is now online, compliments of editor Bob, K1KVV.

Inside This Issue:

• "ARES District Meeting"

• It seems to me ...
  "Meeting Photos"
  Point to Ponder

• Official Meeting Minutes
  50/50 Raffle

• Club Notes
  "Letter to the Editor"
  "Gay Susan (Lawson) Ryder"
  "William M. Miller, Sr."
  Club Numbers
  Local Nets

Zero Beat - March 2013

Zero Beat for March 2013 is now online, compliments of editor Bob, K1KVV.

Inside This Issue:

• "ARC: Phase Out ECRVs"

• It seems to me ...
  "Point to Ponder"

• Official Meeting Minutes
  50/50 Raffle

• Club Notes
  "Letter to the Editor"
  New Member
  Club Activities
  Next VE Session

Zero Beat - February 2013

Zero Beat for February 2013 is now online, compliments of editor Bob, K1KVV.

Inside This Issue:

• "R U in LUV?"

• It seems to me ...
  "Bodan Six - 50MHz Transciever"
  "Point to Ponder"

• Official Meeting Minutes
  50/50 Raffle
  Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

• Club Notes
  VE Session Results
  Club Activities
  Next VE Session Date

147.000 Repeater Upgrade

Members:

On Tuesday, January 22, 2013, work commenced on upgrading the 147.000 repeater.  I intended on simply upgrading the repeater controller to the latest S-COM 7330 in a one week project, but one thing lead to another and the extended task of overhauling the entire system has begun.  The repeater is temporarily running on its internal controller while equipment is being wired and tested.  Be aware that EchoIRLP is unavailable and there is no courtesy tone, however the repeater is still operational.  An update will be posted here once the 147.000 repeater work is complete.  Work is ongoing throughout the month of February.

Zero Beat - January 2013

Zero Beat for January 2013 is now online, compliments of editor Bob, K1KVV.

Inside This Issue:

• "Happy New Year"

• It seems to me ...
  "Point to Ponder"
  "Hammin' Around"

• Official Meeting Minutes
  50/50 Raffle

• Club Notes
  Next VE Session Date
  Answer: Hammin' Around
  Club Activities

SEMARA Tailgate Flea - Saturday, May 11th

SEMARA Tailgate Fleamarket 2013

Eric, N1WCO has organized this year's SEMARA Tailgate Fleamarket.  This is the first year that the event will be held in the spring as apposed to the fall.  The fleamarket will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2013 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the SEMARA Clubhouse.  For full details, check out the official flier above.  Adobe Reader or a PDF viewer is required.  Please contact Eric, N1WCO for more information - flea [at] semara [dot] org

2013 Slate of Officers

SEMARA Election Day was Thursday, December 6, 2012.  Incoming Officers for 2013 are:

President (2012):
Marcel L. Dumont, W1MLD

Vice-President (2012):
Joseph E. Krisnosky, Jr., N1IXC

Treasurer (2012):
Michael J. McDonald, KB1NB

Secretary (2012):
Marc M. Dumont, KB1ODE

Larry Lygren, W1DBX, SK

It is with great regret that we announce the passing of SEMARA member Lawrence Lygren, W1DBX (formerly WB1DBX), aged 67, of Acushnet, MA.  Larry passed away on the morning of Thursday, December 27, 2012 at the New Bedford Health Care Center after a long battle with cancer.

Larry became a member of SEMARA in 1975 and an amateur radio operator in 1976.  He was the original owner and builder of the 145.490 Fairhaven repeater in 1985.  He also enjoyed HF and was an early adopter of digital modes such as packet in the 1980s.  He was known for experimenting with new aspects of the hobby along with longtime friend Sonny (W1ESG, SK).