PRESIDENTS MESSAGE
The answer to November trivia question, "In what year did the U.S. Congress authorize a vanity call sign system?" It was authorized in 1993. In early 1995, the FCC adopted new rules implementing the system by which an amateur may request a call sign of choice [97.3 (a) (22) (ii)].
Our Christmas Party at the Elk's Club on November 25th was a lot of fun and everyone attending had a good time. An excellent buffet supper was served, followed by entertainment provided by Kim Callahan- NØQAV- and her husband Joe- NØQAU. Between the card drawing and the auction, nearly $1000 was raised for the club. Special thanks to Bill Bosch- KØUB- and Joe- NØQAU- for conducting the auction. Also, I want to thank all the ladies of the TRARC for the work they did in planning and decorating for this Christmas Party.
Although we didn't have a club meeting in December, Mary Lewton has been busy working with Stanley Kittelson-WDØDAJ- and Joe- NØQAU- in seeing if there is enough interest in setting up a Technician Class to begin in 2007, and also how many individuals would like to upgrade from Technician to General Class. So, if you are interested in this, or know anyone interested in this, have them contact Mary, Stanley, or Joe.
I am sure that most of you know that the ARRL is suing the Federal Communications Commission over a new FCC rule that is aimed directly against mobile stations. Basically, the new rule exempts BPL operators from having to do anything to correct interference to mobile operations other than to notch emissions to a level of 20 dB (below 30 MHz) or 10 dB (above 30 MHz) below the absolute limit specified elsewhere in the rules. For more details, see the January QST magazine.
Well, I'm finally getting adjusted to Mandan, ND but I really miss my morning coffee at Arby's with all the HAMS. Our next meeting at the LEC will be on January 8th, 2007. At this meeting we will be electing officers for 2007. So, be thinking of whom you would like as officers of the TRARC for next year, and please make a special effort to be at this January 8th, 2007 meeting.
The Trivia question for the month is: The International Telecommunications Union is an international body of the United Nations that has responsibility for organizing frequency allocations for the various radio services on the world wide basis. The ITU has divided the world into three regions. "North and South America and surrounding waters comprise what region"? This will be answered in next month's newsletter.
So far this has been a nice winter- no snow or ice- but that can change real fast in North Dakota. However, every day that passes brings us one day closer to SPRING. Hope to see you all at our January 8th meeting.
73 Dick KCØHXG
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Theodore Roosevelt Amateur Radio Club Meeting Minutes November 6, 2006 Minutes were taken by Joe, NØQAU for Laurie, KCØNHW.. President Dick, KCØHXG, called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. The minutes of the October meeting moved and approved by Bill, KØUB; seconded by Evelyn, KCØHKR. Motion passed. The treasurer's report was given by Joe for Laurie. A motion to approve treasurer report was made by Emil, NØDK and was seconded by Stan, WDØDAJ. Motion Passed. Introductions were made by all. November Birthdays were announced. Tony, K7TNY birthday is Nov 3rdnot Nov 4th.
Old BusinessThe Christmas party is Saturday Nov 25th at the Elks. Discussion of the party followed. Irene, WDØDAW moved and Betty, KBØNVT seconded to approve $100 for prizes for the Christmas Party. Motion passed. The card drawing will be a 50/50. Stan, WDØDAJ moved and Evelyn, KCØHKR seconded. Motion passed.
New Business
Bills: Stan submitted a bill for the new club banner stand and fuel for the Killdeer trip, total of $70.00 and Bill submitted a bill for $20.80 for the club renewal of license. A motion to approve was made by Margaret, KB7ITR and seconded by Emil, NØDK. Motion passed.
The next meeting January 8th, officers will be elected.
The Show-N-Tell at the mall went well (just purr fect) thanks to the set up crew and the operators.
Repeaters: Thanks to Stan, Bill and Emil for going to the 64 site to replace a fuse in the power supply. The 440 at 64 is down; but Superlink 440 and APRS are now working. We should go back in two weeks and do winter preparation.
Tech to General class. Mary Lewton mentioned that there are about 18 interested. We will need some code teachers and theory presenters. Stan and Joe will talk it up with others. Class would be after the New Year.
Bowman is in need of a repeater location. Discussion of an ARES net for local nodes on Superlink. Dick pointed out the November QST articles. There was considerable discussion of APRS for the emergency trailer. Stan, WDØDAJ moved and Irene, WDØDAW seconded to buy a Kenwood D700. Motion passed.
Emil, NØDK moved to adjourn. President Hansen declared the meeting adjourned at 8:18 pm.
Submitted by Joe, NØQAU.
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73. Margaret KB7ITR
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