SILVER SPRINGS RADIO CLUB, INC.

March 20, 2006

The meeting was called to order by President Bill Miller, N6WGM, at 7:32 p.m. Present at the meeting were Officers, President Bill Miller, N6WGM, Vice President Richard Moss, KF4ML, Treasurer, Bill Britt, KQ4UJ, and Secretary, Jeanette Frantz, KG4DJA. Board Members present were Tony Blalock, K4OCF, Russ Merkel, WB9GIU, and Walter Hill, W0WRH. There were 26 members and two visitors in attendance. A quorum was present.

The invocation was given by Gene Layerd, N4FQA.

The membership recited the pledge of allegiance.

The membership introduced themselves.

Upon motion made, seconded and adopted, the February General Membership Meeting Minutes and March 2006 Board Meeting Minutes were approved as published in The Oracle.

Upon motion, made, seconded and adopted, the Treasurer's report was approved as published in The Oracle.

Committee Reports:

ARISS: Larry Phelps, K4OZS, reported that the ARISS program at Romeo Elementary remains on track for contact between May and September, 2006. Larry also reported that he, Bill Miller and Dick Moss were present at Romeo Elementary on March 15, to "prepare" the students for the contact with the International Space Station. Larry also reported that the antenna bases would be in place by March 27, and the antennas actually installed by April 25, 2006.

MEMBERSHIP: Membership applications were approved for Charlie Bloomberg, KI4NPX, George Fornshell, KG4QWW and Nancy Fornshell, KG4WMH. Paul Lee, a new licensee from the Tech Class, submitted his application. His application will be presented for approval as soon as his call sign is issued.

MARS: Although a lot of work has been done at the MARS Station, telephone patch activity has been quiet. Bill Britt reported that he had been approached about setting up WinLink 2000 at the MARS Station. Bill Britt advised that our station would be happy to install the WinLink 2000 if the cost was underwritten from sources other than the club.

MERT: General Membership Meeting of MERT will take place on April 8, 2006, at 9:00 a.m.

BOY SCOUTS: Tony Blalock reported that "A Taste of Scouting" was scheduled for April 1, 2006, and urged the membership to come out for this event. Members participating will meet for breakfast, and setup will begin thereafter. The setup must be operational by 8:30 a.m.

VFW DONATION: Bill Britt announced that the VFW Auxiliary had donated $300.00 for the MARS Station.

NET CONTROL: The Net Control Schedule is working very well.

PROGRAM: Tony Blalock, K4OCF, brought his "boat anchor", a Collins R390A, and discussed the merits of tube radios.

There being no further business to come before the membership, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.

Jeanette Frantz, KG4DJA

Secretary

MINUTES OF MEETING OF BOARD OF

DIRECTORS OF SILVER SPRINGS

RADIO CLUB, INC.

April 3, 2006

The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by President Bill Miller, N6WGM. Present at the meeting were Bill Miller, N6WGM, Vice President, Dick Moss, KF4ML, Secretary Jeanette Frantz, KG4DJA, Treasurer Bill Britt, KQ4UJ, and Board Members Tony Blalock, K4OCF, and Walter Hill, W0WRH.

The Treasurer's Report was approved.

The Secretary's Report was approved.

Bill Miller, N6WGM reported that the antenna bases had been installed at Romeo Elementary.

Tony Blalock, K4OCF, reported that an area had been secured near Green Clover Hall for Field Day 2006. There was some discussion about club participation in this event.

One membership application has been received from Paul A. Lee, a new ham (as of March testing session). Based upon issuance of a QRZ printout, the application was approved by the Board..

Bill Britt, KQ4UJ, reported that the March of Dimes Walk-America event would take place on April  29, 2006.

Bill Miller, N6WGM, Tony Blalock, K4OCF, and others attended and represented SSRC at "A Taste of Scouting" held Saturday, April 1, 2006. Although the turnout was not very good, the members in attendance had an enjoyable day.

There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

Jeanette Frantz, KG4DJA

Secretary

FLORIDA HAMFESTS

April 2006

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

April 22-23----- Gainesville, at Alachua County Fairgrounds, 3400 NE 39^th Avenue (SR 222), Talk-in on 146.820, PL 123.0, Info: Ray, W4YTC (352) 339-4210

May 6----- Titusville At the Disabled American Veterans 435 Singleton Ave. Talk-in on 145.490 PL 100.0 INFO: Bob, N6USP (321) 264-2622

Jul 14-15----- Milton At Santa Rosa Auditorium Talk-in on 145.490 INFO: Dave, KC4HKJ (850) 626-7663

Aug 12 ----- Fort Pierce At Ind. River Comm. College 3209 Virginia Ave. Talk-in on 147.345 PL 107.2 INFO: Pete, KD4SPW (772) 465-5204

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

WANTED! RADIO OPERATORS

FOR MARCH OF DIMES

WALK-AMERICA

On April 29, 2006, the March of Dimes will hold its annual Walk-America.

Traditionally, Silver Springs Radio Club members have provided radio communications for this event, and volunteers are needed. Please call Bill Britt, KQ4UJ, at 694-1605.

URGENT!

Your editor is desperately in need of articles for The Oracle, original articles. Every month, it comes down to the wire and I have nothing, other than minutes, treasurer's reports, meeting notices, net reminders and HamFests for the next couple of months. In the past couple of months, your editor has spent many hours researching FCC Enforcement actions, the ARRL Website and QRZ.com.

Most of you certainly possess more technical knowledge than this writer. This newsletter is only as good as YOU make it!

Jeanette

CLUB ROSTER ENCLOSED.

A copy of the Club Membership Roster is enclosed with this issue of The Oracle. Please retain your copy of the roster.

IF YOU HAVE NOT RENEWED YOUR MEMBERSHIP, THIS WILL BE THE LAST ISSUE OF THE ORACLE YOU WILL RECEIVE.

CLUB MEETINGS are the third Monday of each month 7:30 PM At the Health Department Auditorium, 1801 Southeast 32nd Avenue, Ocala, Florida., Ocala, Florida. Coffee & Doughnuts are available.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS meetings are the first Monday of each month, 7:30 PM at the Marion County Health Department, 1801 Southeast 32^nd Avenue, Ocala, Florida.

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 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, Room 18, located on East Silver Springs Boulevard, Ocala.. Call Otto Hoel, N1OH, 291-4934.

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 Jeanette Frantz, KG4DJA at (352) 489-0571.

President William Miller, N6WGM 873-2017

V. President Richard Moss, KF4ML 873-2079

Secretary Jeanette Frantz, KG4DJA 489-0571

Treasurer Bill Britt, KQ4UJ 694-1605

Trustee Bill Britt, KQ4UJ 694-1605

Board

Members: Russ Merkle, WB9GIU 624-2285

Walter Hill, W0WRH

Tony Blalock, K4OCF 622-4960

Oracle

Editor: Jeanette Frantz, KG4DJA 489-0571

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

April 2006