Meeting Minutes

August 1, 2005

Minutes submitted by  NØQAU, Joe Callahan/ filling in for KCØNHW.

The meeting was called to order by Joe, NØQAU, acting for President, Bill,  KØUB, at  7:02 pm at the LEC.

Introductions of members and guests followed.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read by the secretary and approved on a motion by Emil, NØDK and second by Stan, WDØDAJ.  Motion passed.

The treasurer’s report was given by Joe, NØQAU on behalf of Laurie.  Motion for approval by Irene, WDØDAW,  second by  KB7ITR, Margaret. Discussion on the raffle money by Dick.  It was clarified that the proceeds from the raffle went to savings earlier. And the transfer from savings to checking to cover the items purchase.  Thanks to Bill, KØUB for spearheading the raffle which benefited the club by net proceeds.  Motion carried.

ANNOUNCEMENT-PICNIC ON SUNDAY THE 13^TH AT NOON!

Old Business:

A.  Repeaters:  Many thanks to Leon, KØLU for installation of new antenna and coax at the site 64 site.  Stan fixed the diplexer for 64 site.  Stan tuned the Duplexers!  Joe and Stan and Leon activated the repeater and all was working ok.  Joe, made new keys for the door to the 64 site.  Williston node is not getting audio to Killdeer site at this time on the 440 side. Joe, worked on the 82 phone patch and found a fuse blown from lightning. Now working. Remember to use autopatch:  key radio and while keyed, touch * and the number and then unkey.  (eg.  * 227 XXXX  <unkey> ; you will hear  “autopatch and some masking tones and then ringing;   when finished  key radio and touch # while keyed; you will hear “call complete”.  Identify and you are finished.

B.     The club has received the new radio, tuner, and base mic. Etc and it will be set up at the LEC for break-in period before being installed for the emergency trailer.

C.     Field Day was conducted by Glenn, WDØDAI and he had over 100 contacts.  Glenn was presented with an ARRL field day pin by the President.  Thanks, Glenn!! Field day was conducted by Glenn with KØND at his house due to the 15 club members who went to the  ISSB-YL convention in Bismarck and no club members came forward ahead of time to run field day at the trap club with all of the club equipment.

New business:

A.    TRAP Club.  We need to get a key for the new gate.  Other picnic items will need to be handled.

B.    We need to update the plaque for silent keys with KBØVSE, Art.   KØUB will handle it.

C.    We will need a need a new 2 m ant for 64 site for the new digi donated by NØQAU. WDØDAJ and NØQAU also donated a Kenwood 261A for the new digi site.

D.    The Stark and Bowman emergency exercise was re-schedule for October for Logging Camp Ranch.  Contact Stan or Joe, if interested.

E.   Emil, NØDK moved, second by WDØDAJ, Stan to approve $250.00 for the prize drawing card sales and draw.  Motion passed.

F.     Community fair days will be Oct 22^nd, 4^th Saturday.

G.    The Dakota Division Convention will be in Fargo on Sept 9,10 and 11.  Let’s have a good TRARC turnout!! 

H.    The 440 repeater at Dickinson needs to be repaired. Stan will check on the parts unit that is extra to try a swap out for the needed parts for the 440.  (We own 4, 440 repeaters)

I.       The LEC will get a new tower eventually and there will be antennas to be moved.

J.      There was discussion of the ability to put a date of death on the silent key plaque where possible; perhaps starting with the additions to the plaque.

K.   Joe gave Bill a card for club update information at the ARRL including Special Services Club renewal status.  Bill will go in and submit our information.

L.     Betty, KBØNVT reminded everyone that tables and chairs will be picked up at (9:00 am at Roosevelt School for the picnic (thank you Betty for handling this).

M.  The clubs dues list with dates of dues expire was provided for those interested.

N.   Glendive may bring their controller and radio to the picnic and Joe and Stan will look at their items and maybe test equipment will be set up.

O.   If needed Emil may help debug the picnic area with “fog”.

P.     The Kenwood 430 may have a tx relay hanging.  Bill and Emil will examine it.

Q.   Joe reported that the two notebook computers are working fine now.  One donated by Leon, KØLU with Win 98 and one bought at the IHF with Win XP Pro.  Also, Joe reported that the high speed data port at the LEC is working fine.  The LEC will be switching to a swipe card system for door control and will keep us posted for access.

R.    Stan asked about the club inventory and Joe indicated that he will try to use MS Access database to build a more interchangeable database which can be stored on the new notebook computers as well.

S.     Next meeting is Sept 12^th 2005.

Meeting adjourned at 7:50 pm.     Raffle won by K7TNY, Tony . 

General discussion was held and some visiting.