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News Letter -- February 2005
Volume 23, Number 2
 
 

 

PRESIDENTS CORNER

 

Our classes have started, and we had three people at our first class. This last Saturday we had five people at class.

Classes are Saturday afternoon from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Thanks to all that are helping with the class.

Our raffle tickets are just about ready.

Meeting went well, had a nice group present. And the officers will be the same for one more year.

There are a few of you that have not paid your dues, please do so, or we will be dropping you from the Club roster, and newsletter.

Stan and Betty made it to Yuma AZ in fine shape, and I am sure that they are enjoying the nice weather.

It has been cold here, a good time to get in some hamming. The bands have not been in the best of shape,

but they may get better. The nets have been getting more check ins maybe do to the weather.

Leon KØLU has been busy on the Geratol Net, finishing up working all states with our club call so we

will be getting a Geratol number for the club call.

Every one stay warm enjoy making contacts with your fellow hams. Do not forget the hamfest in Bismarck the

26th of February.  Always a fun time.

Stay Warm, Good hamming. 

 

73 de Bill KØUB

 

 

 
 

Theodore Roosevelt Amateur Radio Club

Meeting Minutes

January 3, 2005

 

 

Minutes submitted by Laurie, KCØNHW, Secretary/Treasurer

 

Bill, KØUB, President called the meeting to order.

 

Introductions of members and guests followed.

 

Minutes of last meeting were approved on a motion by Larry Skwarok and seconded by Emil, NØDK.  Motion carried.

 

Laurie, KCØNHW, gave treasurer’s report.  Motion to approve by Emil, NØDK and seconded by Larry Skwarok.  Motion carried.

 

Old Business

 

  1. Repeaters – Super link having some difficulties further away in the east. All of our equipment is up and running.
  2. Boat Raffle – Has been approved with Charity Bingo.  Recap – Sell 200 tickets at $50.00 each.  Owner of boat receives $8000.00 and the club would receive $2000.00.  If in the event that not enough tickets would be sold money will be refunded.  The club is responsible to get the tickets printed.  Motion to go ahead and pursue the raffle was made by Mick, KCØRLF and seconded by Dick, KCØHXG.  Motion carried.
  3. Ham Classes – Have 6 people for classes in Dickinson.  At this time we don’t have any firm commitments in the ITV areas.  So for this year we will not use the Interactive Video method.  Still interested and maybe will be able to use next year.  Bill will teach the first class on January 8th, 2005 at 1:00 PM.

 

New Business

 

  1. Newsletter Editor – Art would like to take a break if anyone would be interested in this position.  He will still continue for this year.
  2. Election of Officer’s – Any nominations for President?  Bill, KØUB was nominated on a motion by Joe, NØQAU and seconded by Stan, WDØDAJ.  Any other nominations for President?  Motion made that nominations cease for President and we cast a unanimous ballot made by Stan, WDØDAJ and seconded by Evelyn, KCØHKR.  Motion carried. Any nominations for Vice President?  Darrel, KCØAPN was nominated on a motion by Betty, KBØNVT and seconded by Joe, NØQAU.  Any other nominations for Vice President?  Motion made that nominations cease for Vice President and we cast a unanimous ballot made by Stan, WDØDAJ and seconded by Curtis, KCØJVJ.  Motion carried.  Any nominations for Secretary/Treasurer?  Laurie, KCØNHW was nominated on a motion made by Irene, WDØDAW and seconded by Emil, NØDK.  Any other nominations for Secretary/Treasurer?  Motion made that nominations cease for Secretary/Treasurer and we cast a unanimous ballot made my Stan, WDØDAJ and seconded by Joe, NØQAU.  Motion carried.
  3. YLISSB Convention – Would our club be interested on sponsoring a luncheon on Saturday evening about 5:00 pm.  Discussion held.  Questions on it being YL convention and not a club convention.  Motion to support entertainment and a luncheon made by Irene, WDØDAW and seconded by Margaret, KB7ITR.  Questions on it being a luncheon?  Would it be considered a meal or snacks?  Curtis, KCØJVJ made a motion to amend the previous motion to support social activities instead of luncheon as stated previously.  Seconded by Stan, WDØDAJ.  Motion carried.
  4. Camping Sites – General Sibley for the convention.  Call after March 1st for reservations.

 

Looking for a Public Relations person for the club who would set up ads and information on the clubs doings.  Notify the press and other media.  Anyone interested contact Bill, KØUB.

 

Winner of the meeting drawing is Dick, KCØHXG.  Congratulations!

 

Motion to adjourn made by Emil, NØDK and seconded by Laurie, KCØNHW.  Motion carried.

 

 

 
 
 
CHECK YOUR CALENDAR 
 
Feb 5  ..........................  Tech Class @ LEC 1 PM
Feb 7  ..........................  TRARC Meeting @ LEC 7 PM
Feb 12.........................  Tech Class @ LEC 1 PM
Feb 19.........................  Tech Class @ LEC 1 PM
Feb 26.........................  Hamfest Bismarck ND 9 AM
                                          Talkin 146.94
Mar 5 ...........................  Tech Class @ LEC 1 PM
Mar 7............................  TRARC Meeting @ LEC 7 PM
                                  
 
 
 
 
TEST SESSIONS 
 
If you are in need of a test session, contact either Bill Bosch, KØUB or Emil Wieglenda,
NØDK. Bill is associated with ARRL VEC and Emil is W5YI. They will let you know when
the next test session will be held.
 
Bill 701-483-3869               Emil 701-483-4953
 
 
 
 
 
 
Margaret's Corner
 
Out with the old, in with the new (or not so new). At our first club meeting of 2005 they heard that train a comin' and all former officers were reelected. Thanks for last year and congratulations go out to  Bill KØUB, president, Darrel KCØAPN, vice president and Laurie KCØNHW secretary/treasurer.

Stan and Betty left  for Yuma, AZ on the 6th and just in time because our temperatures plunged into the deep freeze for a few days. Even so I awake each morning and can't help but thank God for the new day and how lucky we are. We have a little discomfort here with cold temperatures, wind , snow and sometimes ice. Compared to what is happening in the rest of the world such as tsunamis in Asia, mudslides in California, dams breaking in Arizona, houses sliding into the water in one part of Utah and an avalanche in another, plus tornadoes, ice storms and flooding in various other states, we can't complain and are truly blessed.

Tech class began Jan. 8 with 3 students in attendance at the LEC and some in Beach. We have some attending classes and some who are studying on their own.

Happy Valentines Day to all!    73,
Margaret KB7ITR

 
 
 
 
 
Birthdays for February
Michael Hastings NØUDG
2 -  13
Warren Pierce K7UPS
2 -  17
Emil Wieglenda NØDK
2 -  20
Art Ekblad KØQQ
2 - 28
 
 

 
* Project OSCAR issues call for West Coast Symposium papers: Project OSCAR has issued a call for papers for its 2005 West Coast Space Symposium. Held in partnership with the College of San Mateo Electronics Department, the symposium is devoted to a broad range of topics ranging from current satellite construction projects to satellite operations and general technical discussions. The symposium takes place Saturday, May 7, at the College of San Mateo in San Mateo, California. Symposium registration, with refreshments, starts at 8 AM. Presentations begin promptly at 9 AM and run through 5:30 PM. Registration is $15 ($8 for students), which includes lunch and parking. There will be room at the campus facility to erect antennas for live demonstrations. For suggested presentation topics and more information, visit the Symposium Web site <http://www.projectoscar.net/2005_symposium.php>.

* Echo satellite reopens for normal FM repeater, digital use: The Echo (AO-51) command team says that because no tsunami relief-related emergency message traffic has been seen on the AO-51 Packsat Broadcast Protocol BBS (PBBS), it's configured the satellite to permit normal FM repeater and 9k6 digital operation. "The plan is to run in this mode until the end of January, unless word is received from the disaster area that a different setup would be useful," said the AO-51 command team's Mike Kingery, KE4AZN. Because the switch to solely digital store-and-forward operation pre-empted the satellite's use in FM repeater mode for Kid's Day January 2, AMSAT now plans to reschedule its Kid's Day activity on the satellite for an as-yet-unannounced Saturday in February. The AO-51 FM voice uplink is 145.920 MHz (with 67 Hz CTCSS tone required); downlink is 435.300 MHz. The 9k6 digital PBBS uplink is 145.860 MHz FM; downlink is 435.150 MHz FM.--AMSAT News Service