January 2005

MINUTES OF GENERAL MEMBERSHIP

MEETING OF SILVER SPRINGS

RADIO CLUB, INC.

November 15, 2004

The meeting was called to order by President Bill Britt, KQ4UJ, at 7:32 p.m. Present at the meeting were Officers, President Bill Britt, KQ4UJ, Vice President Tony Blalock, K4OCF, Secretary Jeanette Frantz, KG4DJA, and Board Members, Richard Cardinali, KG4TLE, Bill Miller, N6WGM, and Ernie O'Berry, K4OSM. There were 35 members in attendance. A quorum was present.

The invocation was given by Walt Schuler.

The membership recited the pledge of allegiance, led by the Vice President, Tony Blalock, K4OCF.

The membership introduced themselves.

Upon motion made, seconded and adopted, the October General Membership Minutes were approved as published in The Oracle. The Board Meeting Minutes were approved as published in The Oracle.

The Treasurer's report was read and approved.

MEMBERSHIP: There were no new membership applications this month.

CHRISTMAS PARTY: The annual SSRC Christmas Party will be held Monday, December 6, 2004, at the White Swan Restaurant, located at 5 Northwest U.S. Highway 27. The menu choices are stuffed cornish game hen or prime rib, with a salad, vegetable and desert. The cost per member is $18.00. The annual event will begin at 6:00 p.m. for a social gathering, with dinner served at 7:00 p.m.

HAMFEST /TAIL GATE: Silver Springs Radio Club will conduct a Tail Gate/Hamfest event the second Saturday in December (December 11, 2004). Setup plans have been formulated and will be implemented, with the help of ALL the membership. Sign-up lists will continue to be circulated. Bill Miller and Tony Blalock have attended many of the HamFests in Central and North Central Florida.

OFFICER/BOARD MEMBER ELECTIONS:

As directed by the Board, upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the slate of Officers and Board Members was approved and the following were elected:

President Bill Britt, KQ4UJ

Vice President Bill Miller, N6WGM

Secretary Richard Cardinali, KG4TLE

Treasurer Jeanette Frantz KG4DJA

Board Members: Maurice Schietecatte, W4CEO, Russ Merkle, WB9GIU and Ernie O'Berry, K4OSM.

CHRISTMAS PARADE:

The Ocala Christmas Parade will take place on Saturday, December 4, 2004. Bill estimates that we will need twelve amateur operators to provide communications for the parade. Anyone interested in assisting, please contact Bill Britt.

HAMFEST:

Final plans have been made for the Ocala HamFest. Anyone interested in assisting in this endeavor should contact Tony Blalock, K4OCF, at 622-4960, or Bill Miller, N6WGM, at 873-2017. All members are urged to provide assistance with this HamFest.

MARS: Russ Merkle, WB9GIU, reported on activity at the MARS Station.

EXPLORER SCOUTS: The Explore Scouts have requested that Silver Springs Radio Club conduct a Technician's Class strictly for Explorer Scouts.

Also, a JOTA Camporama will be held in Marion County this year, possibly at Lake Eaton or Camp Kiwanis.

There being no further business to come before the meeting, the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Jeanette Frantz, KG4DJA, Secretary

FINANCIAL REPORTS

The financial reports of Silver Springs Radio Club, Inc. are not available on the website. If you are a member and entitled to view the financial reports, please contact the Oracle Editor or one of the club's officers or board members to secure a copy of the financial reports. By Direction of the Silver Springs Radio Club Officers and Board of Directors. Thank you.The Editor.

MEETING NOTICE

The General Membership Meeting of the Silver Springs Radio Club takes place on the third Monday of each month, except December. The January 2005 meeting will take place on Monday, January 17, 2005, at 7:30 p.m. at Green Clover Hall. All members are urged to attend.

MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OF SILVER SPRINGS RADIO CLUB, INC.

December 13, 2004

The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. Present at the meeting were President Bill Britt, KQ4UJ, Vice President, Tony Blalock, K4OCF, Secretary, Jeanette Frantz, KG4DJA, and Board Members Richard Cardinali, KG4TLE, Bill Miller, N6WGM, and Ernie O'Berry, K4OSM. Also present were Russ Merkel, WB9GIU, Wayne Hodgman, W1EXT, and his wife, and Syl Phaneuf, K4URY.

The minutes of the General Membership Meeting of November 17, 2004, were distributed and approved.

The Treasurer's report was approved as submitted.

The Board discussed the suggestion that the Club needs to purchase a new radio for the Shack. This expenditure would have to be approved by the Membership.

There was general discussion of the Christmas Parade and HamFest and plans for Saturday, December 4, and December 11, 2004.

There being no further business to come before the board, the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m..

Jeanette Frantz, KG4DJA, Secretary

SILVER SPRINGS RADIO CLUB

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

JANUARY 3, 2005

The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Bill Britt KQ4UJ President. Board members present Bill Miller N6WGM, Richard Cardinali KG4TLE, Jeannette Frantz KG4DJA, Phillip Frantz KF4QIC [membership chair] and Maurice Schietecatte W4CEO.

The minutes of the December 2, 2004 board meeting were distributed and approved.

There was a preliminary discussion of planning strategies and date for the 2005 HamFest. There will be a general solicitation for members to assist and a steering committee will be formulated at the January membership meeting.

The question of purchasing a new radio for the "radio shack" was revisited. Bill Britt suggested that two radios be considered. They were the Kenwood TS 570 and the ICOM 706 MKIIG. A number of comparative points were presented and the board will recommend to the general membership that the Kenwood TS 570 be purchased. The tentative cost is estimated to be in the $1,00.00 range. A strong point was made that much of our present auxiliary equipment is of the Kenwood brand.

Board member Schietecatte inquired concerning the use of the radio facilities. Bill Britt pointed out that there is a malfunction in the tower apparatus and is being investigated as how to remedy the failed apparatus.

Bill Britt also mentioned that he has a tentative budget proposal. He will e-mail a copy to the board members for perusal and action at the next general membership meeting.

The meeting was closed at 8:14 P. M.

Richard Cardinali, KG4TLE, Secretary

MERT (Marion County Emergency Radio Communications Team) NET, every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. LOCAL time. K4GSO Repeater (146.610-) PL 123
EVERY THURSDAY

If you are not a MERT Member, an active MERT Member, you are missing out on a tremendous opportunity for community service. Those of us who are active MERT Members will NEVER know how many lives we may have saved through our service at the shelters during Hurricanes Frances and Jeanne. We cannot take credit for that. But, every amateur operator who is physically able, should also know that we will NEVER know how many lives we might have saved,

IF ONLY!

The foregoing two paragraphs are editorial, but please think about this BEFORE the next hurricanes strike. It isn’t a matter of IF, it’s WHEN.
Your Editor

January 2005

Compiled by Bill Britton KB4VOL/AAM4AFL

THESE LISTS ARE ONLY AS ACCURATE AS THE INFORMATION RECEIVED.

PLEASE SEND CORRECTIONS OR ADDITIONS---SEE BELOW. SEND PL FOR REPEATERS WHERE NEEDED.

DATE LOCATION NOTES

Jan 1
Largo FREE! At 311 Missouri Avenue North. Talk-in on 146.850 (PL 127.3), INFO: Len, K4BDP (727) 585-4736

Jan 8
Fort Myers At Arab Shrine Temple, 2010 Hansom Street, Talk-in on 146.880, INFO: Larry, W4LWZ (239) 573-0828

Jan 22
Arcadia Desoto County Fairgounds, US 17 1/2 mi S of SR 70, Talk-in on 147.075, INFO: Doug, KN4YT (941)
494-5070

Feb 5-6
Miami Dade County Expo Center, SW 112 Avenue & Coral Way, Talk-in on 147.000 (down 600), INFO: Evelyn, W4WYR (305) 642-4139

Feb 11-13
Orlando Central Florida Fairgrounds,
4603 W. Colonial Dr (SR 50), Talk-in on 146.760, INFO: Hal, KK1B (407)
923-8699

Feb 19
Brooksville Hernando County Fairgrounds
(NEW DATE) On US 41, 2 mi S of Hwy 50, Talk-in on 146.715, INFO: John, WB4NOD (727) 856-2568

Feb 26
Sebring Highlands Agri-Civic Center,
(NEW DATE & LOCATION) 4505 George Blvd., Talk-in on 147.045 (up 600),INFO:Ben, KA6R (863)314-0963

Feb 27
Zephyrhills At the Lions Club, (SUNDAY ONLY) 5827 Dean Dairy Road, Talk-in on 147.135, INFO: Ron, N8VFE (813) 782-1602

Mar 5
Port Charlotte EARS/PRRA Hamfest
Charlotte County Fairgrounds, On CR 776 2.4 mi S of US 41, Talk-in on 147.255
INFO:George, KA4JKY(941)697-3445

Mar 12
Tampa At Egypt Shrine Bldg., 4050 Dana Shores Blvd., Talk-in on 147.345
INFO: Larry, W4LGP (813) 948-6500

Mar 19
Stuart FREE! At Martin County, Fairgrounds
(NEW DATE) A1A, South of Stuart, Talk-in on 147.060 (up 600) INFO: Dave, KE4AMW (772) 288-7100

Mar 26
Ft. Walton Beach Okaloosa County Fairgrounds, 1958 Lewis Turner Blvd.,
Talk-in on 146.790, INFO: Louis, KF4HRM (850) 243-4315

Mar 26
Sunrise FREE! At Motorola NE lot, (NEW DATE) Sunrise Blvd & University Dr., Talk-in on 146.790, INFO: Robin, N4HHP (954) 583-3625

For a complete listing of Hamfests in Florida, please visit the Florida Ham Website at its new location, http:// bellsouthpwp.net/k/b/kb4vol.

NEEDED: RADIO OPERATORS

SSRC RADIO CLUB NET

Amateur operators are urgently needed to serve as net control stations for the Silver Springs Radio Club radio net held each Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m. At the current time, there are only two or three net operators, including your Net Manager. Therefore, operators are needed to make the weekly radio club net possible. If a few more operators would agree to serve, a definite schedule could be arranged to ensure that the net is covered every week. Your participation is important.

Anyone interested in participating should contact Jeanette Frantz, KG4DJA, at 489-0571 after 6:00 p.m.

Thank you.

THANK YOU, THANK

YOU, THANK YOU!

CHRISTMAS PARADE:

To all of you who provided communications and helped with the Christmas Parade, thank you. Those who helped are: Jeanette Frantz, KG4DJA, Phillip Frantz, KF4QIC, Bill Miller, N6WGM, Syl Phaneuf, KU4RY, Jim Hunn, K9DLE, Lou Gorski, KB9HD, Jessica (Gorski) Ezell, KG4EYU, Bill Parker, WB4GAA, and Bill Britt, KQ4UJ.

HAMFEST:

Then, just one week later, many of you came out to work with other club members to pull off Ocala's first real HamFest in over 20 years. This HamFest was successful beyond anything we could have hoped for, much less expected.

Those who worked the HamFest are: Loyd Adams, K4SLM, Tony Blalock, K4OCF, Bill Britt, KQ4UJ, Emily Cardinali, KI4BIH, Richard Cardinali, KG4TLE, Jeanette Frantz, KG4DJA, Charles Hensley, KC4Q (formerly KA0OGU), Wayne Hodgman, W1EXT, and Mrs. Hodgman, Jim Hunn, K9DLE, Bill Miller, N6WGM, Dick Moss, KF4ML, Syl Phaneuf, KU4RY, Tony Sassin, NE8A, and Jack Scott, N4NWT.

The HamFest resulted in a profit to Silver Springs Radio Club in excess of $500.00. Without your participation these events could not have taken place.

Special appreciation is extended to Bill Miller, N6WGM, who really spearheaded the HamFest, and to Tony Blalock, who worked with Bill.

HIGH PRAISE GIVEN TO

SILVER SPRINGS RADIO

CLUB, INC.

The Silver Springs Radio Club Annual Christmas Banquet and Awards Presentation was held Monday, December 6, 2004, beginning at 6:00 p.m.

The Christmas Banquet was attended by former County Commissioner, Tommy Needham, an ardent supporter of Silver Springs Radio Club, and his son, and Captain Chip Wildy, Director of Emergency Management, with the Marion County Sheriff's Department. Sheriff Ed Dean was ill with an upper respiratory infection and was unable to be present. Mr. Needham spoke eloquently about Silver Springs Radio Club, reminding all present that Silver Springs Radio Club has a lengthy history of service to the community. One of his strongest comments was, "You'll never know of the lives you have saved with your communications, but you can be certain that more lives would have been lost if you had not been there.

Mr. Needham credited Johnny Williams, K4ANJ, one of the charter members of Silver Springs Radio Club, as one of the driving forces which established civil defense and emergency communications in Marion County. He cited many instances where SSRC amateur radio operators came to the rescue, communication-wise, for the people of Marion County.

Mr. Needham strongly urged members of Silver Springs Radio Club to compile a history of the club, from the very beginning before that history is forever lost.

Captain Chip Wildy, Director of Emergency Management of the Marion County Sheriff's Department was another dignitary attending the Christmas Party. Captain Wildy likewise urged the club members to compile the club's history without delay. He pointed out that he has been with the Marion County Sheriff's Department for 24 years and that the Department has no photographs of the old jail located up on Ninth Street before the current jail was constructed. History Forever Lost!

Captain Wildy was generous with his praise for the efforts of Silver Springs Radio Club and MERT members who provided emergency communications at the Hurricane Shelters during the summer's multiple hurricanes, Charlie, Frances and Jeanne. Wildy emphasized that on many occasions during the storms, amateur radio operators at the shelters provided the only communications link between the shelters and the office of Emergency Management.

The food was very good, the company was very congenial and if you weren't there, you missed an extremely nice party.

It is imperative that we get down in print and in photographs the history of our club and those who worked so tirelessly to establish and sustain this organization. Anything less is a significant disservice to ourselves and our membership.

DUES ARE

DUE 1/1/05

Silver Springs Radio Club dues were due January 1, 2005. Remember that your dues increased effective January 1, 2005. The amount for each membership category are as follows:

Regular Membership $28.00

Family Membership $38.00

Associate Membership $18.00

Dues may be mailed to the club's post office box in Silver Springs (see cover), or delivered at club meetings to Treasurer, Jeanette Frantz, KG4DJA.

EVERYBODY, SOMEBODY,

ANYBODY AND NOBODY

This is a story about four people named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody and Nobody.

There was an important job to be done and Everybody was sure that Somebody would do it.

Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did.

Somebody got angry about this, because it was Everybody's job.

Everybody thought Anybody could do it, but Nobody realized that Everybody wouldn't do it.

It ended up that Everybody blamed Somebody when Nobody did what Anybody could have done!

PLEASE BE AN ACTIVE PARTICIPANT IN YOUR ORGANIZATION!

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. Contact Bill, KQ4UJ, 694-1605.

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 Bill Britt, KQ4UJ 694-1605

V. President William Miller, N6WGM 873-2017

Secretary Richard Cardinali, KG4TLE 690-7500

Treasurer Jeanette Frantz, KG4DJA 489-0571

Trustee Bill Britt, KQ4UJ 694-1605

Board

Members: Russ Merkle, WB9GIU 622-2285

Ernie O'Berry, K4OSM 732-0374

Maurice Schietecatte, W4CEO 245-1038

Oracle Editor: Jeanette Frantz, KG4DJA 489-0571
Email Oracle _editor@prodigy.net

Membership Phillip Frantz, KF4QIC 489-0571

Ladies'

Auxiliary Barbara Million, KE4ZTW 694-5744

Email: funyet2@earthlink.net

Silver Springs Radio Club Website:

http://www.qsl.net/ssrc/

Ocala Radio Amateur's Candid Letter of Enlightenment

SILVER SPRINGS RADIO CLUB

P.O. BOX 787

SILVER SPRINGS, FL 34489

January 2005