Thursday January 9, 2003              Willow Crossing          attendance 19

The meeting began with introductions of those around the table.

Secretaries report was read by Steve Low, KB9QFT, and was approved as read.
Treasurer's report was given by Lois Winterberg, KA9IOS, and approved as read.

Marion Winterberg, WD9HTN, related that there was "no news" on the repeater
input tone implementation.

Marion has recently heard that the club's website at http://www.qsl.net/carc has
drawn attention from Florida. KA9PRA, Everett Fleenor, reports his grandson has
listened to the radio net recording and heard many voices and calls that he recognized.

Some discussion was held concerning the static on the club's repeater. The
static accompanies transmissions during windy conditions. Could this be a
PolyPhaser problem?  It was decided not to purchase a new one at this time.

Mike Riley, N9LTT, reported on plans for the upcoming licensing classes.  This
is primarily for newcomers wishing to study for the Tech level license. Lecture
begins at 7:00pm.  There will be Morse code class held following the Tech level
course.  This is scheduled to begin at 8:20pm.  FCC testing for General/Extra
level amateur radio licenses now consist of a single 5wpm receiving only
requirement. Classes will be held on six consecutive Mondays from January 13 to
February 17 at Columbus North High School, room 269.  Classes are free.  For
details call Mike at 372-2280.  Volunteers to teach or assist teachers are
welcome.

Allan Wiseman, KC9BOA, now owns an MFJ antenna analyzer, which was recently used
to test equipment at the Emergency Management radio shack.  Many toyed with this
at the meeting.

Alvin Koffman, KA9QLQ, is still trying to contact Parks & Rec about a location
for Field Day 2003.  His initial mailing was returned for an incorrect address.

Marion will be picking up the Columbus hamfest brochures from the printers
tomorrow. Some mailings to exhibitors will be immediately but the bulk of the
mailings will be later.  Expect a work party for folding, stamping, and sealing.
The hamfest is scheduled for April 12th, 2003.

Mike tells that the antenna tower for the amateur station at CNHS is approved
and funded.  He has recently been given the contacts for installation.  Planned
is a sixty foot tower on top of the high school roof.  The shack will include a
440 repeater.

Net control for February :    Alvin Koffman,  KA9QLQ
Refreshments for the February meeting will be provided by Ron Wade, KB9ZSJ

Meeting adjourned   8:42pm