The Central Massachusetts Amateur Radio Association welcomes all amateur radio hobbyists and those interested in learning about amateur radio in the Central Massachusetts area. We have a great group of dedicated members who are very friendly and always ready to help a new ham get started in becoming a part of our community.
Our club is here to:
- Create and maintain friendly relationships among those persons interested in amateur radio
- Promote and foster interest in and knowledge of amateur radio to both our members and the general public through discussions, presentations, and training events
- Engage in public service volunteering involving amateur radio including both emergency situations such as severe weather reporting as well as planned events such as in support of communications at marathons, triathlons, or parades
- Help facilitate the sale and trade of amateur radio equipment between our members as their needs and wants in amateur radio evolve
- Organize operating events for our members such as Field Day, Parks on the Air, etc.
Club Notices
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Groton Road Race 2025
** Groton Road Race scheduled for Sunday May 4, 2025 **
Greetings all,
The Groton Road Race Committee has again requested the assistance of the Amateur Radio community for the Race on May 4. The Amateur Radio community have been providing situational awareness, health and safety communication for this event for over three decades.
The course circles Groton Hill, starting and ending at the Groton Hill Music Center as in 2024. This will be the third year the Race has followed this course.
The planned event schedule this year is similar to last year; the two main races start shortly after 10am. The communications support that we provide is expected to start around 9am and we should be done shortly after 1pm.
The Groton Road Race continues to be a major event for Amateur Radio in North Central Massachusetts. Those of you who have joined us in previous years know that the runners sincerely appreciate our presence. Many say so as they run past. This event is so large that Police Departments and other public safety organizations from several communities come to assist the Groton PD. Part of our role is to provide the communications from the Groton Police to these out-of-town officers who come to help with this event.
Contributing to the public good is one of the reasons Amateur Radio exists. Our public service events are a key opportunity for us to show our colors, volunteer our skills and equipment, and demonstrate why it is in the public’s interest to continue to allocate precious RF spectrum to our the Amateur Radio Service. The Groton Road Race is a low-stress event and a great way to gain more experience with the public service aspect of amateur radio. Please consider joining us on the 4th.
If you are a new Ham or know of another Ham who is interested in helping at these events but unsure of what is expected or what equipment may be needed, please do not hesitate to introduce yourself (or them) to me.
The Groton Road Race Committee and the Groton Police Department repeatedly praise and express their appreciation for our assistance in providing communications for this event for many years. I do hope you will be able to join us this year; please let me know.
Thanks and 73,
Ralph KD1SM
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April Meeting Postponed
Due to Holy Week activities at St. Francis Episcopal Church on April 17, the CMARA meeting and club flea market are postponed for 1 week until April 24. See you then!
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April Meeting Will Feature Our CMARA Member Flea Market
The monthly CMARA membership meeting for April 17 will be our monthly flea market and social hour. Bring whatever equipment you want to sell or trade. Also consider bringing some cash as you never know what type of equipment you might see of interest.
There’s no reservation, registration or fee of any kind other than an active CMARA membership. Just come early if you want to sell items so that you can set up on a table.
See you then!