MINUTES OF THE GENERAL
MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Monday, May 19, 2003
The meeting was called to order by Vice President Johnny Williams, K4ANJ,7:30 p.m. Present at the meeting were Officers, Vice President Johnny Williams, K4ANJ, Secretary Jeanette Frantz, KG4DJA, Treasurer Bill Britt, KQ4UJ, and Board Members Tony Blalock, K4OCF, and Walt Schuler, WA2LWR. President Ernie O'Berry was out of town. There were 29 members and eight visitors in attendance. A quorum was present.
The membership recited the pledge of allegiance.
The invocation was given by Walt Schuler. Visitors were introduced, which included several members of the Tech Class who had passed the Tech exam. The members also introduced themselves. The Minutes of the April General Membership Meeting were read and approved. The Treasurer's report was read and approved. COMMITTEE REPORTS:MARS: Bill Britt, KQ4UJ, reported on that there is little phone patch activity at the MARS Station. He, Jack Scott and Johnny Williams are still trying to recruit members for an additional phone patch class to be held at the MARS Station. Anyone interested in these classes should contact Bill, Jack or Johnny.
TECHNICIAN CLASS: Jack Scott reported that the Technician's Class is now concluded, testing has occurred and that all 16 testing applicants had passed the Technician's Exam.
OLD BUSINESS:
Field Day: Tony Blalock reported on preparations for the upcoming Field Day. He showed a number of photographs/video of the site where the Field Day is going to be held.
Oracle Publication Costs: The issue was thoroughly discussed. A majority members without email access were willing to pick up their Oracle at the monthly meeting, or pay the additional cost for mailing. Some members expressed the opinion that their regular dues entitle them to have the newsletter mailed to them. The concensus was that members who have email available will have the newsletter emailed to them; others will pick up their newsletter at the General Membership Meeting.
MERT Meeting: The next MERT Meeting will be held May 31, 2003, at 9:00 a.m., at the Sheriff's Training Annex Room.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Jim Richardson, N4HGJ, is in the hospital, after falling and breaking his hip. Michael Stewart's mother has passed away.
There being no further business to come before the meeting, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. As several members were leaving Green Clover Hall, the thunderstorm which had been in progress knocked out the lights.
Jeanette Frantz, KG4DJA, Secretary
| MEETING NOTICE The General Membership Meeting of the Silver Springs Radio Club takes place on the third Monday of each month except December. The June 2003 meeting will take place on Monday, June 16, 2003, at 7:30 p.m. All members are urged to attend. |
MINUTES OF MEETING OF BOARD
OF DIRECTORS OF SILVER SPRINGS
RADIO CLUB, INC.
June 2, 2003
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by President Ernie O'Berry, K4OSM. The Board Meeting was held at the Facilities Management Offices. Present at the meeting were President Ernie O'Berry, K4OSM, Vice President John Williams, K4ANJ, Secretary, Jeanette Frantz, KG4DJA, Treasurer and Trustee Bill Britt, KQ4UJ, and Board Member Walt Schuler, WA2LWR. Board Members Jack Scott, N4NWT and Tony Blalock, K4OCF were not present. Also present were Membership Chair Ken Frantz, KF4QID, and member Phil Frantz, KF4QIC, and Bill Miller, N6WGM. A quorum was present.
On motion made, reading of Minutes of the General Membership Meeting of May 19, 2003, was waived, and the minutes were approved.
The Treasurer's Report was approved..
OLD BUSINESS:
The Board discussed preparations for Field Day 2003 and whether the Club picnic would be held in conjunction with Field Day. The consensus of the Board was that this question would be submitted to the membership at the General Membership Meeting on June 16, 2003.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Jeanette Frantz, KG4DJA, Secretary
With Our Deepest Sympathy Our deepest sympathies are extended to Michael Stewart on the loss of Michael's mother. Our love and prayers are with you , Michael. Your Friends at Silver Springs Radio Club |
| FLORIDA HAMFESTS - UPDATE
June 2003 Compiled by Bill Britton KB4VOL/AAM4AFL | |||||
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| DATE | LOCATION NOTES | ||||
| July 19 | Boca Raton, FREE, at Plum Park Business Center, 141 Northwest 20th Street, between Palmetto Park and Yamato Road exits from I-95. Talk-in on 145.290, INFO: Lew, K4LEW (561)392-3913 | ||||
| July 26 | Milton, at Santa Rosa County Auditorium, on 191A, Old Bagdad Hwy Talk-in on 145.490, INFO: Walt, WA4TFR (850) 994-7335 | ||||
| Aug 16 | Fort Pierce, Indoors at Indian River Community College, On Route 70, Talk-in on 147.345, INFO: Bill, N4XEO, (772)461-7275 | ||||
| Sept 6 | Largo, FREE, at 311 Missouri Avenue North, Talk-in o n 146.970, INFO: Len, K4BDP (727) 545-4736 | ||||
| Sept 13 | Melbourne, at Melbourne Auditorium, 625 Hibiscus Road, Talk-in on 146.850 INFO: Tim, KI4TG (321) 724-9339 | ||||
| Sept 20 | New Port Richey, at Recreational Center, 6630 Van Buren Road, Talk-in on 145.350. INFO: Owen, KI4CT (813) 909-1336 | ||||
| Oct 4 | Jacksonville, FREE at Jax Raceway, I-95 and Pecan Park Road, Talk-in on 146.700; INFO: Billy, N4UF (904)765-3230 | ||||
| Oct 11 | Starke, at Bradford County Playhouse, U.S. 1 North of Starke, Talk-in on 145.150; INFO: KU4AY (904) 781-1185 | ||||
| Oct 11 | Sunrise, FREE! at Motorola NE Parking Lot, 8000 West Sunrise Boulevard (Just East of University Drive) Talk-in on 146.790; INFO: Robin, N4HHP (954)583-3625 | ||||
| Oct 18 | Jacksonville, at Shrine Auditorium, 3800 St. John's Bluff Road, Talk-in on 146.760, INFO: (904) 739 -9713 | ||||
| Oct 18 | Orlando, Bahia Shrine Center Pavilion 2300 Pembrook Drive, Talk-in on 147.390, INFO: Bob, KG4ECC | ||||
| Nov 1 | Umatilla, at High School Annex, Talk-in on 147.255, INFO: Bill, K4UYN | ||||
| Nov 1 | West Palm Beach, FREE, at South Florida Fairgrounds, Southern Boulevard & Sansbury, Talk-in on 146.670, INFO:Jeff, WA4AW, wa4aw@juno.com | ||||
| Nov 29 | Okeechobee, at Agriculture Center, on U. S. 441, 1.5 miles North of SR-70, Talk-in on 147.195, INFO: Al, AD4RZ (863)457-0516 | ||||
| Dec 6/7 | Tampa Bay, at Manatee Convention Center, Palmetto, Flo rida, U.S. 301 at Haben Boulevard (3 miles west of I-75, Exit 43), Talk-in on 145.430, INFO: Fred, N3BUL (813) 672-3337 | ||||
The Wisdom of Will Rogers
If you find yourself in a hole, the first thing to do is stop diggin'.
The United States of America currently has hundreds of thousands of service men and women all over the world.
Our service men and women put their lives on the line every day.
Although the major military campaign has been completed, the risks are there every day.
Silver Springs Radio Club Inc. has one of the finest, if not THE finest MARS Stations in the country. Let's use that facility for the purpose for which it was established and for which it exists. Join the MARS Telephone Patch Training classes sponsored by SSRC. A notice will be given to all members.
When you are far from home, that phone call (or in this case, that radio phone patch) means everything.
Your Editor.
MEETING NOTICE Marion County Emergency
Radio Communications Team
Net: 7:30 p.m. LOCAL TIME
Every Thursday, K4GSO
Repeater (146.610-)PL 123
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Tony Blalock, K4OCF 352-622-4960
Azden PCS-2800 10 Watt FM 10M Transceiver12Vdc $75 or best offer. Equipment operational.
Louise Carpenter, KB4WCX (352) 236-2776
B and W tuner (manual included) $100.00
MFJ Pacesetter keyer (with manual) $ 75.00
Midland 2-meter (with manual) $ 50.00
NBC Power Supply $ 25.00
Also, another power supply, mobile mounts, assorted speakers. Make an offer! (Kenwood items are from original owner).
| AEA CP-1 Computer Interface | $ 50.00 | ||
| Ameritron 2.5 KW QSK T/R Switch | $200.00 | ||
| Amidon W2FMI 2:1 Balun | $ 30.00 | ||
| Astatic D-104 Microphone | $ 50.00 | ||
| Bearcat III xtal scanner& | $ 1.00 | ||
| Drake TV3300 Low by-pass filter (2), each | $ 5.00 | ||
| Heathkit HM2102 SWR meter | $ 20.00 | ||
| Heathkit HM102 SWR meter | $ 20.00 | ||
| Heathkit HW2036 2m XCVR | $ 20.00 | ||
| Heathkit AM-2 SWR meter | $ 20.00 | ||
| Heil Hand Mic | $100.00 | ||
| Johnson 250/20 Low by-pass filter | $ 5.00 | ||
| MFJ 16010 Tuner | $ 20.00 | ||
| Misc/Unknown External VFO(not working) | $ 1.00 | ||
| Mis/Unknown Low Pass Filters | $ 10.00 | ||
| Misc/Unknown Practice Code Oscillators | $ 5.00 | ||
| Radio Shack HTX-245 2m/70cm HT | $100.00 | ||
| Realistic Pro 2020 Scanner (not working) | $ 20.00 | ||
| Redi-Kilowatt Electronic Keyer | $ 50.00 | ||
| Ten Tec Power Mite QRP rig | $ 20.00 | ||
| Yaesu FT-747GX HF XCVR | $400.00 | ||
| Yaesu FT-212RH 2m mobile | $100.00 | ||
WANTED:
National NC-183D
National HRO-7
Hammerlund Super Pro SP-400 (w/ps)
| MFJ 784B Tunable/Programmable DSP filter--new in box | $125.00; | |||
| MFJ 202B RF Noise bridge | $ 25.00; | |||
| Radio Shack DSP Filter #21-543--new in box | $ 15.00 | |||
| Heathkit 5" Scope # IO-12620--with Tektronix probes | $ 15.00 | |||
| Regency KT-100 Programmable Scanner ( no crystals required) | $ 25.00 | |||
| Precision E200C Signal Generator 90Khz-88 Mhz w/400hz mod. | $25.00 | |||
| Canon Bubble-Jet BJC4300 color printer-works, no ink carts | $ 20.00 | |||
All of the equipment is operational with manuals. Also, I have a Brother MFC 4350 Printer/Fax/Copier which has some lightning damage- repairable(?) with a new toner cartridge which I will give away for the cost of a toner TN250 for my new Fax. vicberger@juno.com
Kenwood TS-530S, HF Transceiver, 160-10 meters, including WARC bands 30, 17 and 12 meters, and WWV 10 MHz. Ham bands only. 100 W, SSB/CW, solid state except three tubes, AC Power Supply built-in. Includes manual, desk microphone, MC-50, and matching AT-200, HF Tuner/powermeter/SWR Meter, $375.00
Kenwood TS-120S, HF Transceiver, 80-10 meters, WWV 15 MHz. Ham bands only, 100 W, SSB/CW, all solid state. Includes Kenwood PS-20 power supply, microphone and manuals - $175.00.
Do you know that at military funerals, the 21-gun salute stands for the sum of the numbers in the year 1776? Have you ever noticed the honor guard pays meticulous attention to correctly folding the American flag 13 times? You probably thought it was to symbolize the original 13 colonies, but we learn something new every day!
- The 1st fold of our flag is a symbol of life.
- The 2nd fold is a symbol of our belief in eternal life.
- The 3rd fold is made in honor and remembrance of the veterans departing our ranks who gave a portion of their lives for the defense of our country to attain peace throughout the world.
- The 4th fold represents our weaker nature, for as American citizens trusting in God, it is to Him we turn in times of peace as well as in time of war for His divine guidance.
- The 5th fold is a tribute to our country, for in the words of Stephen Decatur, "Our Country, in dealing with other countries, may she always be right; but it is still our country, right or wrong.
- The 6th fold is for where our hearts lie. It is with our heart that We pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States Of America, and the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all. The 7th fold is a tribute to our Armed Forces, for it is through the Armed Forces that we protect our country and our flag against all her enemies, whether they be found within or without the boundaries of our republic.
- The 8th fold is a tribute to the one who entered into the valley of the shadow of death, that we might see the light of day.
- The 9th fold is a tribute to womanhood, and Mothers. For it has been through their faith, their love, loyalty and devotion that the character of the men and women who have made this country great has been molded.
- The 10th fold is a tribute to the father, for he, too, has given his sons and daughters for the defense of our country since they were first born.
- The 11th fold represents the lower portion of the seal of King David and King Solomon and glorifies in the Hebrews eyes, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.
- The 12th fold represents an emblem of eternity and glorifies, in the Christians eyes, God the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit.
- The 13th fold, or when the flag is completely folded, the stars are uppermost reminding us of our nations motto, "In God We Trust."
After the flag is completely folded and tucked in, it takes on the appearance of a cocked hat, ever reminding us of the soldiers who served under General George Washington, and the Sailors and Marines who served under Captain John Paul Jones, who were followed by their comrades and shipmates in the Armed Forces of the United States, preserving for us the rights, privileges and freedoms we enjoy today. There are some traditions and ways of doing things that have deep meaning. In the future, you'll see flags folded and now you will know why. Share this with the children you love and all others who love the symbol of "Liberty and Freedom."
| DATE: | Saturday, December 13, 2003 |
| EVENT: | SSRC Christmas Party |
| PLACE: | Brick City Restaurant 9231 Southeast Maricamp Road |
| MENU: | Prime Rib or Cordon Bleu |
| TIME: | 6:30 p.m. |
| COST: | $17.00 each person |
Be sure to mark your calendar and sign up early. | |
| Contact Barbara Million, KE4ZTW, 694-5744 |
Silver Springs Radio Club, Inc.
CLUB MEETINGS are the third Monday of each month 7:30 PM at Green Clover Hall in the Marion County Government Complex on Southeast 25th Avenue. Coffee & Doughnuts are available.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS meetings are the first Monday of each month, 7:30 PM at Marion County Facilities Management Office.
K4GSO, club station, Green Clover Hall, is available to all members. Phone number is 620-7210. Contact Ken, KF4QID at 489-0571.
MARS, club station located at 161 Oak Circle, Silver Springs Shores. Phone number is 680-1528. Contact Bill KQ4UJ, at 694-1605.
LICENSE TESTING, on the second Monday of each odd number month, except July, 7:30 PM at Green Clover Hall. Call Jack Scott at 622-4447.
RADIO NETS are conducted over the club repeater, K4GSO, on 146.610 MHz (-600).
LADIES AUXILIARY. Sunshine - Provides flowers and get-well cards for members or members' family. Also orders SSRC logo shirts and caps, Barbara Million, KE4ZTW, 694-5744.
NOTE: For change of address or corrections (with SSRC) contact the Membership Chairman.
SSRC NET, every Tuesday at 7:30 (local time). Contact Jeanette at (352) 489-0571.
MERT (Marion County Emergency Radio Communications Team) NET, every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. LOCAL time. Contact Charlie Lord, NR2F at (352) 489-9185.
Repeater Trustee,(146.610)Bill KQ4UJ, at 694-1605;
| President | Ernie O'Berry, K4OSM 732-0374 |
| V. President | John O. Williams, K4ANJ 685-2028 |
| Secretary | Jeanette Frantz, KG4DJA 489-0571 |
| Treasurer | Bill Britt, KQ4UJ 694-1605 |
| Trustee | Bill Britt, KQ4UJ 694-1605 |
| Board Member | Walt Schuler, WA2LWR 236-1982 |
| Board Member | Jack Scott, N4NWT 622-4447 |
| Board Member | Tony Blalock, K4OCF 622-4960 |
| Oracle Editor | Jeanette Frantz, KG4DJA 489-0571 |
| Oracle_editor@prodigy.net | |
| Membership | Ken Frantz, KF4QID489-0571 |
| Ladies' Auxiliary, | Barbara Million, KE4ZTW 694-5744 |
| Email: funyet2@earthlink.net |
SILVER SPRINGS RADIO CLUB
P.O. BOX 787
SILVER SPRINGS, FL 34489