Science Hall 156, ESU
16 April 2016
Meeting Minutes:
1. Call
to Order - Tim, K0EMP, called the meeting to order at
9:03 am. We had 11 members present and 3 new visitors.
2. Meeting
Minutes - The March 19 meeting minutes had been
emailed to the members prior to the meeting. Larry, N0YNN moved to approve the
minutes as written, Connie, K0UER, seconded, passed unanimously.
3. Treasurer’s
Report – David, AD0SF, presented the Treasurer’s
report. Tim announced that the sale of the donated ICOM IC-746PRO fell through
due to the unfortunate death of the person buying it so the pending saving’s
account balance showing on the report is no longer accurate. Brief discussion
was had on the testing books in the public library. Tim noted and Larry
confirmed that the new Tech and General books are in the library, and Tim noted
that we will get the Extra book also when they are available in May. Sean, AD0SG, moved to approve, Sean, KD0WUF,
seconded, report approved unanimously.
4. Component
Corner – Postponed
until next meeting as Jim, WX0U, was not able to attend the meeting. We did
have a couple of questions asked:
1. Colton expressed interest in us presenting an Extra license
class and Tim stated we would discuss this in our next Executive Meeting.
2. Colton
also asked for an update on the new Fusion repeaters. Tim stated that one will be placed in the ESU
shack to be operated on 147.310.
3. A
question was asked about changing out the current 443 with the other new Fusion
repeater. Tim stated that the 443 would be left as is for now so we can keep
the Echolink functions on it, and that we will be looking to link the 985 and
443 repeaters in the near future.
5. Announcements
and Reports
·
Executive
Committee Meeting – David presented
short summaries of both the March and April Executive Meetings.
·
Builder’s Corner
o
Sean,
KD0WUF, presented a Mirage B23G 2M RF amplifier he purchased for $20. It
amplifies on both transmit and receive, 30 watt output on both FM and SSB.
o
George, KD0RII, presented two items. One
was an emergency light, an LED light from ETOW.ORG that puts out a low amount
of light from a AA cell. It draws very little power and is good for running on
nearly dead batteries. The other item
was a small in-line power/swr/frequency counter meter from Surecom, model
SW-102. It can be calibrated, has a micro-sub connector and N connectors. Cost
was $55.
·
Calling the Thursday Night Net – Sign-up sheet
was passed with the results as follows:
| DATE | CALL SIGN | NAME |
| 21-Apr-16 | KDØAZZ | Dean Binns |
| 28-Apr-16 | KDØAZZ | Dean Binns |
| 05-May-16 | WØNXS | Lonnie Worthington |
| 12-May-16 | ADØSF | David Claridge |
| 19-May-16 | KEØGXX | Colton Wellnitz |
·
Next
Exam – Tim announced the April VE Testing would be
held following the meeting at 12:30 PM in the Science Hall.
6. Continuing
discussion and activity items
·
Trailer
Committee Update – Tim announced the committee membership has
changed and it now consists of the Executive Committee members and Jim, WX0U.
Trailer status, the walls are in, the floor is down and the furniture is built
and ready to be installed. Noted that Lonnie, W0NXS, has plans drawn up for the
trailer electrical work. It was mentioned that wiring conduits need to be
grounded at both ends. Mentioned that we need a trailer work party but nothing
specific discussed. Mentioned that we have initiated getting the trailer
insurance in place.
·
Sale of Donated equipment:
o
746PRO-Sale fell through due to unfortunate
death of the buyer. Tim noted that it was back for sale locally for $900, or
$950 shipped.
o
The Yaesu Memorizer 2M radio was purchased
by Larry, N0QVD, for $25.
o
The ICOM IC-280 2M radio was purchased by
David, AD0SF, for $50.
o
The MFJ Versa Tuner II was purchased by
David, AD0SF, for $100.
o
The Radio Shack (Micronta) unregulated
power supply was purchased by George, KD0RII, for $10.
o
The Dentron GLA-100B RF amplifier was
checked out by Jack, W0FRU, and the tubes are not functioning. Due to tube
replacement costs it was estimated that the amplifier was worth about $50
without new tubes. George purchased it for $50.
o
The straight key was examined by several
members, and it was estimated to be worth from $3 to $10. David purchased it
for $5.
o
The Drake 2M radio was looked at by a
couple of members, but no one purchased it. It remains available for $15-20.
·
Field Day Update – Tim stated that based on last meeting’s discussion we will set up
as a 2A station on the ESU practice fields (same location as last year). The Field
Day posters were presented and set out for anyone wanting to post one around
town. Signup sheets created by Dwight were passed around, for signup times for
greeter, setup, take down, Voice and Data operator times, and a proposed fox
hunt. Not many signups made, will need to pass them around next meeting.
·
·
DK 200
Update – Tim presented some general information on
the checkpoint stations and control operator needs and radio plans for use of
repeaters and HTs with a cross band repeater set up in the ESU shack. Tim and
Jim have been testing the route (new this year) for radio coverage. Tim requested volunteers for operators to see
if we will have enough, he is estimating we will need 10-12 minimum. The following members volunteered:
o
K0EMP,
WX0U, AD0SF, AD0SG, KD0RII, KD0WUF, NOYNN, KC0NFG.
·
KØV
Report – No report
as Dwight, KD0OIX, was not able to attend the meeting. Tim did mention that we have the K0V call set
up and the dates of operation will be Nov 5-11.
·
Additional Discussions/New Business
o
Proposed club call sign
change. The survey results were
presented and noted that the survey winning selection is W0EMP.
o
The club has a Tak-Tenna
portable antenna that needs to be checked out. It has been in storage at
Wayne’s house, KA0ZVZ.
o
Tim announced that Connie’s
(K0UER) family is having a birthday party for his 90th on July 15 at the
Lutheran Church from 3-6pm, and it will be catered by Bobby D’s.
7. Presentation – David gave a short
informational presentation on the differences and similarities of ARES and
RACES. Tim provided additional information regarding training on ICS classes
100, 200, 300, 400, 700 and 800 KSTRAIN.ORG.
8. Adjournment – The meeting adjourned at 11:01 AM.
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