October Meeting Minutes 2011
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October Meeting Minutes 2011
The meeting was brought to order by President Dave-N0TRQ @ 7:00pmon Oct 14, 2011.
Our Prayer & Pledge was led by Jimmy – KE5RRA.
Secretary's Report: The Secretary's report was read by Susan-N0TRS. A motion to accept the minutes as read was made by Cecil-W5CQG, and seconded by Don - K5ZRQ.
Treasurers Report: The Treasurer's report was read by Cecil-W5CQG. We currently have $1241.96 in the account. A motion was made by Gabbey-KC9OBP to accept the Treasurer's Report as read. It was seconded by Jimmy - KE5RRA.
Old Business:
Repeater Maintenance Update: The crew; Kenny, Trent, Jimmy, BG, Cecil, Scott, and Dave, installed the new 7/8" heliax, and 1/2" heliax on the water tower. The GP-9 antenna was replaced with a DB224 for the 147.280 machine, increasing the coverage area and range for our primary machine. Preliminary reports are that it is working very well providing better coverage into Mansfield,, Robeline, Anacoco, in LA as well as Hemphill, Milam, and Bronson in TX, more reports are coming in.
The GP-9 was re-purposed for a Packet Digipeater currently operation on 145.010 Mhz using the K5MNY callsign, aliased as MANY. The Digi is functioning as a Ka-Node as K5MNY-7 and a public mailbox is on K5MNY-1. Additionally, Dave has turned on the VHF < > HF packet gateway, this provides a link to and from 20m packet for all to use, simply connect to N0TRQ-7 to see whats being heard on 20 meters. The gateway is open to all license classes, since it uses his call sign his privileges are invoked. For more info on how to get started in operating Packet contact Dave N0TRQ.
The antenna to link the Natchitoches146.880 machine to the 147.280 machine were installed, the link radio and controller (currently on loan from Dave) have been programmed and are in place. All that is lacking is some testing for audio levels etc.
Kenny, KR9C has relocated his 440 repeater to the water tower as well, it is operating on 444.600 with a PL tone of 173.8.
Next project is to get a 2m repeater working at Bill's (N5YA) place to link Milam back to the Many machine. This is currently in the works.
New Business:
Fox Hunt:The possibility of a Fox Hunt was discussed. It was decided that having one this year is not feasible due to members schedules for the Holidays. We are tabling the Fox Hunt until spring of 2012.
Upcoming Events
Halloween At RebelState Park:ARCS will be helping with Security at the Halloween Festival October 21, 22, 28 & 29th. T-Shirts and Emergency Vests will be worn for this event.
Sandra – W5DIJ also requested assistance with the concert that will be held at Rebel SHS on October 30th. If any members can help with security for that event, it would be greatly appreciated.
Milam Settlers Days: We will be having a booth at Milam Settlers Days in Milam, Txon November, 18 & 19, 2011. Cecil-W5CQG has the pamphlets for the table. We are still in need of a small canopy tent.
Many HolidayParade: More planning for this event will be at the November meeting.
A motion to close the meeting was made by Cecil-W5CQG, and seconded by Sandy-W5DIJ
Meeting Adjourned @ 7:53pmby Dave-N0TRQ
Date Accepted: ______________________________________
Presiding Officer: _____________________________________
Presiding Secretary: ___________________________________
