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August 2003 Vol. 13 No.8 |
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Between July 19th and Aug. 21st we measured 9.44" of rain at my QTH. Water has been running down the gullies and hills just like it does when the snow melts. A lot of projects have been on hold for a lot of people, I am sure. On the plus side, the gladiolus in the garden are taller and more colorful than ever before. The warm nights have caused wildflowers, such as Fireweed, to finish blooming earlier than usual, and have given us bumper crops of summer squash and pole beans. The Phish concert had fairly good weather, but I understand people were up to their knees in mud in places, and vehicles had to be pushed through mud. N1KGS and KB1EBE operated net control center in shifts through out the weekend. KB1HZT was on duty at the East Gate. Fortunately there were no disasters. Our August picnic meeting had to be postponed for a week from August 10 because of rain. August 17th was a nearly perfect day. The white caps on Cross Lake restricted the canoeing somewhat. N1CHF got swept out into the windy area when he was alone in the canoe. It was a struggle to paddle up wind. After experimenting with methods of using two paddles, he hit upon the best solution. He overlapped the handles and used the two like a kayak paddle. He wished he had some duct tape! |
As usual, there was plenty of good food. After we sated our
hunger, some of us tried our hand at kayaking in KA7VNR's kayak. There
were no tip-overs! We got organized for the meeting, but there was a waiting
period, as we watched N1CHF in his struggles against the wind. When he
got back, we started the meeting. (See page 2). After the meeting, more canoeing, and horseshoes. Someone made the comment that you couldn't go home till you got a ringer. N1QMC was first to do so, Stan Flagg next. N1JHD and N1FG made ringers, but not from the right distance! Address comments, questions or suggestions to: Gale Flagg 108 Franklin School RD Fort Kent ME 04743 Phone: 207-834-6670 E-mail: galeflagg@sjv.net Next Meeting: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, ALUMNI CONF RM., NADEAU HALL, UMFK , 6:30 PM |
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Called to
Order: 14:10
Treasurer's Report: July Balance $955.18 Dues $12 + Interest $1.02 = August Balance $968.20 Old Business: 2. 146.64
Report: N1FG replaced the Damp Aid on August 14th. The cup below
it was filled with water. The cabinet itself was dry. It is possible because
of the long rainy period, the building of the block house will have to
be put off. 3. Dues
DUE: It was noted that several people have not yet paid dues.
Go to www.qsl.net/ n1chf to see if you
still owe.
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New Business: 1. Good
Job Steve: N1CHF has done a fine job on our club web page. If you
have not looked at the photo album, you will enjoy taking a look and reading
the commentary. The Photo Album is excellent, and the comments fun.
2. E-mail from the Yankee Radio Club read. 3. Morse Code Dropped: Switzerland, Belgium, UK, and Germany have all dropped the Morse Code requirement for HF work. Canada is doing a survey of its amateurs before deciding. 4. Hams
and the Big Blackout: Hams with emergency power were on
the air immediately helping with many aspects of that crisis, proving
again the worth of Amateur Radio in communications. 5.Phish
Concert and Aroostook Adventure Race 6. N7GLR brought
up the topic of a Life Membership for the Club. Let's give it
some thought, have some feedback, think of a figure. We'll discuss it
at the next meeting. 7. N1FG mentioned
that a penalty of $413.74 has been assessed against the one acre .64
tower site for removing it from Tree-Growth. (see page 3) Adjourned: N7GLR
moved for adjournment at 14:41. N1QMC second. Passed. |
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In Case You Are Interested
Mars is coming closer to the earth than ever in recorded history. It will be closest August 27, & will be close to the moon. Sure hope we have a clear night! It won't come this close again until at least 2287! |
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:
Louis Albert 9-06
Phil Dummond 9-12 |
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THE NET & REPEATER USE
We
do still hold an Emergency Net every week on Monday at 19:00. This
is a good time to check that your radio is working and that you can get
into the repeater. At our best, we get 10 check ins. At our worst,
which is more often that I wish it was, there is one check in. Please try
to check in. I hope more people are monitoring than check in, so that if
it was a real emergency we would be able to get the help to cover
the emergency situation.
Our 146.64 repeater has been used a lot this summer by KA1OOW and N1UYB. KA100W does beaver trapping for people who have problems with beavers. He is often on the back roads in Allagash. |
MORE ON TAXES ON 146.640 Here is more on the tax situation for
.64. The land it is on is on a piece registered with the Tree Growth Tax
Law. Apparently when you take the land for any other use, whether it be
for road building, ledge extraction etc., there is a penalty for removing
the land from Tree Growth. This seems a little strange, since you do have
to have roads for harvesting wood.
I spoke with Don Guimond and found out the following: If the tower was owned by a communications business it would not be taxed. There is no exemption for other towers. Guess I forgot to mention, the tower is also being taxed $106.00 a year. That is on a valuation of $3000, which I think is too high, so I will try to get that reduced. It does seem that ham radio towers should get a break! |
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Heavy duty 40' galvanized steel
tower, 16" x 16" x 16". Includes mounting hardware.
Best Offer. |
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Published by the St. John Valley Amateur Radio Association and distributed free to members and friends of Amateur Radio. Officers President: Gale Flagg N1FG Vice President: Sandra Daigle, N1QMC Secretary: Rotating Treasurer: Steve Boomhower N1CHF Public Information: Charles Ames, N7GLR Technical Advisor: Steve Boomhower, N1CHF Editor/Publisher/Printer Gale Flagg - N1FG / Stan Flagg 834-6670 Associate Editor/Web Edition Steve Boomhower N1CHF Membership Information (Annual Dues): Regular Membership $ 12 Associate Membership $ 6 Articles: Articles may be submitted by anyone with a good idea, and may be re-printed only in their entirety and with credit going to this newsletter. |
FEED-POINT
108 FRANKLIN SCHOOL RD
FORT KENT ME 04743