Just one day until the auction. We have just received the following donation
for sale tomorrow evening:

Through the generosity of Dan Beaudry HCRA has obtained his dad's HF/VHF
equipment as a donation for sale at tomorrow night's auction. Jim Beaudry,
K1GIU, joined the ranks of the 'silent keys' in 1999. The electrons in his
equipment have been waiting since then to be set free! I will do a quick
check on the equipment before bringing it to the auction. Check out the list
below, it represents a great opportunity to get on the air at bargain
basement prices. All proceeds benefit your club so don't be shy with your
bidding.

DONATION FROM K1GIU

Icom IC-706 - Mobile HF/VHF/UHF 100W Transceiver w/mic
Icom IC-3200 - Mobile VHF/UHF Dual band transceiver w/mic
Icom IC-751A - Base HF transceiver
Dentron GLA-1000 HF Amplifier - missing fan and tubes
MFJ Versatuner V - 3KW HF roller inductor tuner
VoComm power amplifier



TOY DRIVE!


HCRA is asking all auction attendees to help the ARRL and the Salvation Army
with their Toy Drive for 2005. If you're able, please bring an unwrapped toy
with you to the auction. We will gather them together and bring them to the
ARRL for distribution to displaced children from the Gulf hurricanes. Thanks
in advance and don't forget to attach your QSL card to your donation.

Now on to the auction...

The annual HCRA auction returns again with our usual fun and bargain
extravganza! Come to Feeding Hills, MA on Friday, November 4th and enjoy a
great amateur radio auction. This yearly event draws over 100 people from at
least three states. It's a great place to sell your old stuff or go home
with a bargain. Win a Yaesu VX-7R in the raffle too!

Only a week away - have you got your stuff ready??



The particulars:

Date: November 4th, 2005
Time: Set-up at 6:30 PM, auction starts at 7:00 PM
Place: Feeding Hills Congregational Church
23 North Westfield Street
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Admission: Free!!!!

Here's a link to a Google interactive map:
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=21+Nor...0.079338&hl=en

The simple rules:

Sellers: Mark your item with your name, call (if you have one) and a minimum
selling price (if you so desire). 10% of the sale goes to HCRA (maximum is
$10). Amateur radio or computer items only. Please box small items into lots
for quick auctioning. If it doesn't sell you bring it home.

Buyers: Bid, buy and go home with a bargain!

The tradition of a great raffle prize continues. Purchase a raffle ticket to
win a Yaesu VX-7R Handy Talkie. Also second and third prizes of an ARRL
Antenna Book and a 25A power supply.

Coffee, donuts and softdrinks will be available. Everyone is welcome, bring
a friend or two along for the fun.

For further information please drop me an email or call. All contact details
are on our web site at: http://www.hcra.org.

'73...

Jim, KK1W