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November 2004
Minutes |
This is the minutes and treasure's report for the
November 8, 2004, meeting of the DCARC. Vollie, Jerry, Landon,
Bruce, Jeff, Becky, Alice, Steve, Tom, Wilma, Charles, Larry, and
Henry were the members in attendance.
Old business was as follows: The upcoming Christmas party will be
held at the Walnut Street Church of Christ building at 201 Center
Ave. Dickson, TN on December 6, at 6:30pm. It will be an add-a-dish,
so anyone who hasn't committed to a particular food item, please get
with Vollie and let him know what you intend to bring, Most
importantly, bring yourself and family for a fun time.
The Bylaws and Constitution committee could not find any major
changes which needed to be made to the constitution, so a motion was
made and passed that they remain as is.
Net still meets on Thursday nights. 146.580 MHzs at 7:30 P.M. Please
drop in.
FCC handed down results of BPL findings and it looks as if hams will
be on their own in dealing with the BPL interference. The only
frequencies taken into consideration were those used by coast guard
and military installations.
There are several contest coming up in recent days. ARRL SSB
Sweepstakes were November 20-22, followed by the CQ WW DX Contest CW
the weekend after Thanksgiving. The first weekend of December is the
160-Meter Contest, sponsored by the ARRL, followed by the 10-Meter
Contest the weekend after. See NY4N for questions on any of these
events.
Goblin was a great success. We covered the entire Dickson City
limits with extra eyes and ears from 7:00pm until 12:00am. Thanks to
everyone who participated.
KG4HDZ informed us that his PL tone has been changed to 123.0 on his
repeater.
The DCARC finished lst in the 5A category during field day this
year. The club also received a certificate "TURN KNOBS GET ON THE
AIR HELP IN DISASTERS' presented to us by Sunnyside ARC and the TN
Contest Group in recognition of contributions we have made. It was
presented by Teri -N1WI.
Stan McCutchen has asked to be listed on in-active club status due
to work obligations. Hopefully, he will soon be back.,
New business is as follows: Due to the death of fellow ham Henry
Savage, his wife Susan is beginning a club site and repeater in his
memory. Henry Savage Ham Radio Club, 145.ll repeater N4ARK is being
changed to W4RFR. The web site for information is http:www.isdn.net/scottsmith/interest/HamRadio/index.html
Landon informed us of new groups being assembled to be used in
emergency situations. Citizen Corp., Neighborhood Watch, Reserve
deputies, and Community Emergency Response Team, Brochures will be
prepared to be handed out at a future meeting.
Larry did an excellent program detailing his experiences during
disaster relief expeditions. He told us that his two main objectives
were food and communications. Thank you Larry for your part in being
both a concerned citizen and a dedicated ham radio operator.
The meeting adjourned. Don't forget the Christmas Party will be
considered our December meeting, and that we will also hold the
white elephant sale, which was postponed at the fall picnic. Bring
lots of items and cash. See everyone there AF4QB-Becky.
Treasurer's Report: Beginning balance $451..00 Expenditures -$25,00
for Lakeview Rental, donations for the November meeting were $21.00
leaving a balance of $447.00.
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