November 13, 2003 Meeting of CARC, Parkside Baptist Church

There were 12 people in attendance. President Joe LaFauci presided.

The Minutes of the October meeting and the Treasurer’s report were read and accepted.

Alvin, KA9QLQ reported that the church will accept a donation of the use of the facility. Twice in the past a check for $75.00 was given. Check is to be marked “for utilities”. Treasurer will be directed when to make this donation.

The SATERN speaker was unable to be at the November meeting but will try to come in December to discuss Amateur Radio involvement with the Salvation Army.

Sarah Bartlett agreed to be Net Control for December as she has for the past few years.

It was announced that the 440 antenna has been installed at North H.S. and they are waiting for the frequency allocation to tune the duplexers and do the final set up. In themeantime they are operating on 446.05 Simplex with a PL tone of 136.5.

Marion, WD9HTN, reported the current repeater does not have the ability to have the PL tones we wanted, but that the ID volume was adjusted. Burt Baltus was consulted about repeaters that are advertised and would not recommend any of those as a replacement for the current system, but would recommend a ‘commercial’ repeater that is made by Kenwood. He has one on order and plans to put it on 146.955 to try it out. If we are interested he would let us use it on our frequency before buying. Marion passed around copies of the specifications and discussion of various alternatives followed. No decision was made.

Russ Thackery asked about Ham classes for an interested party. Nothing specific is planned at this time.

The 2004 Hamfest date was confirmed as March 28, with set-up on March 27, 2004.

Scottie, KB9WCQ, reported that Art, KA9ION, is in the VA hospital in Indianapolis.

Meeting adjourned.