Squelch Tale
OCTOBER 2000
Central Missouri Radio Association
K0SI 146.760/146.160
Minutes From the September Meeting
Meeting opened at 7:00pm Monthly meeting of the Central Missouri Radio Association Introductions were given all around and there were found some that had not been there for a while and were greeted We had a most distinquished guest, Dale Bagley Section Mgr. by the President Phillip Urquiola Minutes were read by Recording Secretary Dewey Bennett
Old Business
The "HAMFEST 2000" was a very good venture. Many folks came which we were all glad to see. We did have a couple or three tables there were not filled but that was due to people not showing up that had requested them. We had many people that said they were happy to be there and would be back next year. These people were vendors and hopefully we will attract more commercial vendors as next years hamfest can only be bigger and better. We are requesting all members to send in constructive criticism "ways to make the hamfest better". Please bring them to the next meeting. FORGET ABOUT AIR CONDITIONING. The CMRA did receive a certificate from our Missouri Section Manager Dale Bagley for such an outstanding Hamfest. And you are to be congratulated for working hard and long to make YOUR hamfest a success. Next year we will have to give 110%. WHO WILL BE CHAIRMAN THERE WILL BE A CMRA HAMFEST 2000/STATE CONVENTION.\par \pard The MS 150 is now history and was your name entered on the roll as one who could help? This is for a very good cause and we amateurs are supposed to be the ones that help make it happen. We ARE a volunteer organization. Make plans for next year.
New Business
Well folks there comes a time in the life of a repeater when it just has to be put out to pasture and the time has now come for the .76 machine to do just that. But wait, there is life after death, it can and is going to be resurrected. The CLUB voted to buy a new controller, the RLC-CLUB controller. Now if we can just keep lightning and power surges out we will have a new repeater but with the same big heart it has always had. This should be here and installed within about three weeks. Come to the next club meeting and we will know what the cost was. As for the time being Matt (K0MDX) has graciously loaned us the use of part of his repeater so we can communicate on .76. In return the club voted to let him use space in the cabinet with .76. Hey, .76 now has a little brother and some one to talk to, no more lonely nights on Paquin Towers. John Smith, KC0HSB, brought up the subject of not voting in members but just being members when dues were paid. What do you think??? Bring your thoughts to the next club meeting if you are a member. Remember, only members have voting rights. Well folks that's it for this time and I hope it all fits on the page. Lots to think about. Until next time
CALENDAR FOR OCTOBER
Each Monday evening (except the second) join with the members at the club station on Worley.
Each Wednesday is Club Net at 9:00 p.m. If you're interested or willing to volunteer for Net Control or if you have questions contact WM0H, Dewey.
September 10th Club Meeting at Boone Electric's conference room at 7:00 P.M.
Second Saturday Club breakfast at the Cracker Barrel. Time 8: a.m.
IN THE NEWS
RECYCLED ICBM PUTS HAM SATELLITES INTO ORBIT
Three Amateur Radio satellites were propelled into space September 26 aboard a converted Soviet ballistic missile. The launch reportedly took place at 1005 UTC from the Baikonur Cosmodrome . Now in low-Earth orbit are SaudiSat-1A and SaudiSat-1B and TiungSat-1. The satellites appear to be functioning and are being commissioned by ground controllers The launch vehicle, a Dnepr 1 rocket, is based on the Soviet SS-18 "Satan" ICBM--a ballistic missile reworked for peaceful purposes
VE CORNER
No news Here at this time Stay tuned
TRADING POST
For Sale
Do you have something to sell, trade, or buy let me know if we have room I will put it in newsletter
Mike AB0IV
Treasures report
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Central Missouri Radio Association
PO Box 283
Columbia Mo 65205
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CMRA
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NOTE'S
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