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Youth Net
An on-air network for area youth to participate in Amateur Radio in a friendly, supportive environment

UHF Repeaters
Monitored repeaters for newly licensed Radio Operators to learn and practice radio etiquette

HAM Radio Classes
Offered through New England Sci-Tech Inc and hosted by New England Amateur Radio Inc, a fun parent-child shared activity

Educational Club Meetings
Topics which focus on improving knowledge and skills in Amateur Radio and related sciences

Club Newsletters
News and information about events, activities, and tips about Amateur Radio
Read one of our  latest newsletters HERE!

Social Interaction
A supportive environment to meet others who share similar interests in science and Amateur Radio

Scouting Support
A place to work on the skills and experience needed for merit badges in Amateur Radio and electronics

Community Service
Participation in educational science events, walk-a-thons, and community programs using and supporting Amateur Radio

Emergency Preparedness
Learning how to be ready for weather-related emergencies and how to help during severe storms

How To Join (two ways)
1. Just join any  New England Sci-Tech membership, then select  Amateur Radio on the mail list signups and you become an active member, or
2. Sign up just for STARS on the  NE SciTech Membership page.


Activities


STARS seeks to help members learn and have fun with amateur radio through various club activities:

  • Regular Tuesday club meetings 7:00-8:00 pm. Doors open as early as 5:00 pm and close as late as 9:00 pm.
  • Fox Hunts before regular meetings (weather permitting) and at other special events.
  • Guest speakers at meetings with many STEM topics.
  • Radio training and practice. Mentoring during contest events.
  • Annual ARRL Radio Field Day on the fourth full weekend of June.
  • Annual Winter Field Day on the last full weekend of January.
  • Youth Forum at the annual ARRL Radio Convention in Boxboro on the second full weekend of September.
  • Antenna building activity. Build a directional Fox Hunt antenna.
  • SKYWarn training. Learn to be a severe weather spotter.
  • Youth NETS on the air, Tuesdays –  Net Control Script
  • QSL Card Sorting Parties. Learn to sort and route cards from around the world.
  • Telescope nights. View planets, the moon, or whatever is up on Tuesday nights.
  • Planetarium nights. Occasional planetarium shows offered on Tuesday evenings.
  • Jamboree-on-the-Air – host a radio event for scouts each October.


Our Mission Statement


Through its club activities and/or radio communications, the Sci-Tech Amateur Radio Society (STARS) shall:

  • strive to introduce the public to radio electronics, the art of radio communications, the importance of the Amateur Radio Service, and the rules of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
  • strive to spark interest in electronics, physics, astronomy, and other sciences through club activities and the use of the Amateur Radio Service.
  • strive to promote and enhance good will within the local community and the global (international) community.