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Minutes - 2nd September, 2003

The regularly scheduled meeting of the SVARC was held Sept. 2nd at the clubhouse, we had 20 members and 2 guests present.

The August minutes were read and changed to add W3JJL to the equipment committee.

The treasurer's report was read and accepted.

NR3U reported the additional filters and adjustments had been made on the 18 repeater to help overcome some of the noise on the input. The new 82 machine will probably be installed on the 8th. The 27 machine up and working.

N3CVQ read the change to the constitution regarding absentee ballots. He also read the change to the by-laws changing the meeting time to 7:30 intead of 7:00 PM.

NG3F reported that the training videos from ARRL are not currently available, they are being upgraded to reflect the change in licensing. A good training session was held on packet with instruction by Chris KD3OA and Clem NR3U.

Equipment Comm. reported Donna N3XJY has a source for stacking t! ype chairs to add to the club.

Activities Comm. Tiffany KB3ICK reported that Hoss's does not take reservations for the weekend in regards to our Christmas get together. Some members suggested she try the Hotel Edison in Sunbury.

WB3HML urges members to write to their congressman concerning the Frequency Protection Act now being considered in congress. Sample letters are available on the ARRL website.

Bob reported the 50-50 drawing was to split $12, it was won by Marv N3JIW who donated his winnings back to the club.

John K3MD reported he has a portable tower and a beam the club can use for field day or other need. He will be moving into his new home sometime soon and has a permanent tower planned.

WB3HML made a motion to have John WN3V take a look at the Tempo One and give us an estimate on cost of repair, it still had an intermittant in the drive circuit.

NG3F discussed changing the dues structure to allow a family membership at $30.

Gordon AB3AX reported he has the new club website up and running at http://www.svarc.net/ . A motion passed to thank Gary N3VSN for his many years of service as webmaster of our old site which he could now close.

W3JJL will be operating the ARRL VHF contest the weekend of the 13 & 14 from the clubhouse. All are welcome to stop in and help. Find out more about VHF and UHF operatons not using repeaters.