PRESIDENTS CORNER
We had a nice meeting, not too long, and seen some new faces. Discussion on Interactive TV for our radio class, We will be able to hold classes in Bowman, Beach, Hettinger, Scranton, Mott, and Dickinson, the classes would be held at the High Schools. We will have to see if we can get a contact person in each of the communities to refer people to the site. If we would not have anyone interested in these communities, we would not have a class there. The nice part of this is that no one would have to leave any of these cities to take the amateur radio class. We will get out more information on this soon. Thanks to Joe NØQAU for heading this up.
Some of the things that have come to mind to help maintain our radio spectrum. The ARRL has a spectrum defense fund, that will help us maintain our frequency spectrum. A few years ago I think the ARRL spent around $200,000 in the defense on our frequencies, and now the costs have risen to around $ 900,000. All of us should be aware of these risen costs, and if we can support, the ARRL spectrums defense fund. I am sure a donation of any amount will help.
Also there have been some interesting articles on Homeland Security. The importance amateur radio operators may offer to our local government. Amateur radio has been in the shadows for years. Usually doing their thing and then going home. The ARRL has received a grant, to help with Training; they offer several classes in emergency training. Field day is not enough; we also need to participate in our nets, and field exercises. Learning how to use equipment we are not always familiar with.
We will try to have some presentations at our meetings that may cover message handling. And other aspects of emergency training. And items pertaining to our hobby. NØQAU Joe has been working on some of these.
Our final camp out may not happen this year do to Mother Nature, but maybe next year.
Also remember making calls gets results, just listening, we do not know who else may be listening.
73 Have a good month! Bill KØUB
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Minutes submitted by Laurie Heick, KCØNHW, Secretary/Treasurer Bill Bosch, KØUB, Club President called the meeting to order Introductions of the members and guests followed Minutes of the last meeting were approved on a motion by Emil, NØDK and seconded by Dick, KCØHXG. Motion carried. Laurie, KCØNHW, gave treasurer’s report. Motion to approve made by Larry and seconded by Irene, WDØDAW. Motion carried.
Old Business
Repeaters—Bill and Emil went to 82 site and cleaned
the batteries and winterized. Joe and Art went up to the Killdeer and
worked on the temperature sensor. To get the temperature you key in
598. To get the repeater battery voltage you key in 599. You should
identify when keying for temperature or voltage. Joe also discussed
the super link. He is trying to form a group to be able to spread word
of any problems on the super link. There is a Yahoo group that Joe is
a moderator for that he dedicated strictly for the super link.
Superlinkinfo@yahoo.com He also discussed bringing up the
super link and Killdeer. Let him know if you hear any error codes to
help him pinpoint where the problem is. Power Supply—Emil, NØDK reported that the power supply
has been ordered. We are currently using a loaner from Tony, K7TNY.
Special Service Status—Since we do not have an ACC
coordinator Bill checked with Kent our section manager and he will
fill in that area. Glenn, WDØDAI helped put paperwork together so our
status will be renewed. Club Brochure—Margaret, KB7ITR has the brochure done and ready to be printed. She checked into the cost, which was $.75 - $1.00 per sheet depending on how much printing, and color that was needed. Or approximately $250.00 for 500 brochures, less if we bought the paper. She printed some off on her printer that would be about $50.00 for 500 including the ink cartridges and paper. Show and Tell—October 23rd, 2004 Prairie Hills Mall. May set up the night before depending on the weather. We will have HF and 2 meters radios set up. May have APRS set up also.
New Business
Classes—We had some earlier discussions on
trying classes with Interactive Video Network. If somebody in
Scranton, Bowman, Hettinger, or the Beach areas would be interested.
Dickinson State University has contacted Joe and we would be able to
use the IVN room. DSU would need to have someone open up the doors,
set up the equipment and lock up when we are finished. Motion made
that we pursue this issue by Larry, and seconded by Emil, NØDK. Joe
will also reserve the dates for the meetings and classes at the LEC
should we still have classes there this year. Club Trailer—Discussion that we need to
strengthen the frame on the trailer. The trailer is registered to
Stark County. We need to contact Gary Kostelecky to tell him the need
that we have, what our suggestions would be to have it done and if
there are any charges if they would be willing to pay the cost. Would
there be any funding from Homeland Security to cover this? Bill will
contact Gary. Members—We have made some phone calls and
sent out letters updating our database. The people we have not
received a response from we will delete from the
database.
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