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RETURN
TO INDEX OF MEETINGS November 2nd the regulary scheduled meeting of the SVARC was held at the clubhouse. There were 15 members and 1 guest, KC0NNH, present. WB3HML gave treasurer's report. W3JJL reported on the 82 repeater that a mix-up in hardline prices and the UHF antenna ran the bill much higher than expected, but once the problems got straightened out the bill was reduced. WN3V donated parts for the exciter. Tom Spangler K3BEP gave us a discount on all the tower parts purchased, and he is still owed for this. W3JJL proposed that JOHN WN3V be in charge of repeater maintenance, a motion in support was made by WB3HML/2nd K3MD, motion passed. Report on the 18 repeater that it was working ok and everyone likes the new voice ID. Report on the 27 repeater everything working ok. WB3HML conducted the 50/50 drawing with a total take of $15.00, the drawing was won by Chris NG3Fwho donated his winnings back to the club. Nomination of Officers for 2005: Since none of the positions are contested, the slate will be voted on by voice vote of those attending the December meeting. K3SI reported sending the clubs donation for the BPL defense fund to the ARRL, marked for the Spectrum Defense Fund. As reported in the November issue of QST there are more challenges to our frequencies than just BPL, so the ARRL has rolled these efforts into one. Dennis KA3BVJ, gave a report and demonstration of his ECHOLink system he has operating on 146.94 simplex. He used a WB2IEM interface and the ECHOlink software that is available on the internet. ECHOlink is a radio-to- internet operation on both ends. Dennis connected with a computer in Australia and made a call on a 2 meter repeater there and had a chat with a fellow he had a schedule with while he was having his lunch break downunder. To get into Dennis's system press * on yor TT pad to see if you can connect or press 01 to get a random connnecton to the internet. VE-- The VE team needs a new coordinator for the coming year. Chris NG3F, is retiring from this positon after doing a fine job for several years. He will help train a replacement in this postion. Come on volunteers. Some discussion was held concerning license classes for the coming year but no frim plans made. K3MD, John reported he has been writing several articles for the ARRL concerning contest operating and requested several club members review them and offer opinions. NG3F reported on the EMCOMM activity that was held at the Careerlink building . They had over 80 people attending and 5 emergency vehicles on display. Super job Chris on organizing this activity. Doug , WA3NLA, reported on working a station aeronauticle
mobile, The unusual thing about this was the station was on board
a WW2 vintage B-17 bomber on the way to an air show. There are
very few of these planes still flying. |
