ARCARS
July 12, 2009
Meeting Minutes
The meeting was called to order with 15 members and guests present.
MOTION: to accept the June minutes by Mark (N8EGJ), seconded by Edgar (KC8VLV), approved.
TREASURES REPORT: Suzanne reported that our balance stands at $484.00.
DISASTER REPORT: ARCARS were not called out for assistance in June.
NET REPORT: Edgar (KC8VLV) reported that net participation increased last month.
SPECIAL EVENTS: The Fall Harvest Days event is scheduled to be held on August 28th through the 30th. We will be setting up near the visitor center and will have AC power for our operation provided.
4H Fair: According to Andrew (KC8SPD) our participation may not be necessary this year. It was decided that we should plan to arrive in case it is decided that we are needed due to other events scheduled in other areas of the county during this event. Andrew and Russ (KD8FRE) have designed software to be utilized for the event. Mike (AA8K) will be attending a meeting with county officials and clarification should be made at that time.
EMARC is hosting a special event at the Coast Guard Cutter Bramble July 25th and 26th.
CLUB STATION: Everything is reportedly working well at this time. The packet frequency will eventually migrate to the same as being used down river for better coverage.
NEWSLETTER: Our newsletter and web page is normally available at www.qsl.net/arcars and www.bandopening.com/arcars , and www.arcars.org. There is a wealth of information available on the website including the RSS feed.
CLUB PROJECT: The truck renovation project is still in progress. Gene (NA8I) is fabricating drive on a tower support for field work.
OLD BUSINESS: Paul (KG8OU) recommended that a lighter generator system be used at field day next year. He pointed out that one generator could be used to power all the stations and the bump up transformers take more time and manpower than necessary to hold the event.
Mike (AA8K) announced that there will be a local amateur trunk sale scheduled for August 9th at 9am. The swap will be held at Vantage Point in Port Huron with free admittance.
NEW BUSINESS: We have been asked to help out with a search and rescue exercise on August 9th. We will be working with search and rescue dog handlers and local officials.
DX SPOTS/ SPECIAL EVENTS: Tom (W8TRC) worked Argentina on 10 meter ssb last week. He reported that the bands are open sporadically.
There are several local summer events being held in the area including parades, festivals and boat night.
MOTION TO ADJOURN: by Edgar (KC8VLV) seconded by Mike (AA8K)
ANNOUNCEMENTS and other info:
The ARCARS & International Traders Net is held every Tuesday evening at 8pm on the 147.300 K8DD repeater.
The International Friendship Net is held every Thursday at 9pm on the 145.370-VA3SAR repeater
The Thumb / Mid Michigan Nets are held Monday through Saturday at 9:30pm on the 147.300 repeater.
HF: The Great Lakes Emergency and Traffic Net is held nightly at 8pm on 3.932 kHz
The
AC8W DX Cluster on 144.970 MHz
is available. Check it for HF activity.
New Frequencies digipeaters at Belle River K8MCS
Packet frequencies are: 144.95, 223.4 and 430.55.
The 144.95 frequency was set up by the
District 2 Emergency Coordinators.
FM voice is 147.32 + offset. May have a
PL of 131.8, but is carrier access right now.