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Record of Minutes of MARC for 2010 |
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Record of Minutes of MARC for 2010 |
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Secretary Report & Minutes of Meriden Amateur Radio Club
President John N1GNV opened the evening activities on December 10,
2010. About 30-32 members and guests were present to enjoy the MARC
Annual Christmas Party. The normal agenda was dispensed with.December 2010 The first order of business was a Motion by N1GNV second by many to accept new member Brad Little NW1K of Hamden. Passed unanimously. John challenged the assembled to match up to $100 in a seasonal contribution to the MARC Scholarship fund. A donation container was passed around. The successful functioning of MARC is not a single person endeavor, President John N1GNV paid tribute to many of our members for their efforts in a variety of deeds over the past year and several years. This year we were not without our share.
Dan W1DMM presented the awards and recognition to those members submitting log entries for the MARC DX Marathon Challenge Award. Dan noted that three members submitted logs in several entry modes, CW, Phone, Digital and Mixed; with all submitters achieving DXCC levels in one or more modes. Also, all HF bands were employed except 160 and all seven continents were contacted in both SSB and CW mode dispelling any excuse that propagation worked against ham operations. • Paul Ciezniak K1SEZ – First Place – Mixed Mode – High Power • Mark Mokoski K1PU – First Place – CW Mode – Low Power • Mark Moloski K1PU – First Place – Digital Mode – Low Power • Mike Macri K1MVM – First Place – Mixed Mode – Low Power • Mike Macri K1MVM – First Place – Phone Mode – Low power John N1GN made presentations of a new award – Rookie of the Year – recognizing recent new hams that received their ticket and got on the air to enjoy the benefits of the Amateur Radio Service • Rookie of the Year – Gaianne Jenkins KB1TJD • Rookie of the Year – Lenny Tallman KB1TJC Jim N1ZN made the nights highlight awards to the Ham of the Year and Elmer of the Year. These awards are voted on by the membership and represent the top praise of MARC members. • Ham of the Year – Rich Aubin WA1TRY • Elmer of the Year – Don Mitchell KE1AY Again this year the Ladies Guild of the First United Methodist Church catered the event. All agreed the repast was professionally done and delicious. Overflowing plates from the main course did not deter members from a voracious attack on a scrumptious dessert table. Recognition for their efforts and a round of applause was rendered. Before we closed, John N1GNV announced the challenge of a scholarship match by QuickSilver Radio was met and $225 ($125 in attendee donations and a $100 match) contributed to the Scholarship fund. A hardy MARC thanks extended to all. The evening concluded with heartfelt good wishes to all and a hope for a happy 2010. Submitted Dan Murphy, W1DMM, Secretary Secretary Report & Minutes of Meriden Amateur Radio Club
The business meeting opened at 1930 on November 11, 2010 with
approximately 16 people in attendance. A quorum was present. VP Jim
N1ZN presiding.November 2010 Announcements - • Introductions • The November business meeting is also the Annual Meeting, as required in our bylaws. • Next meeting is on Friday, December 10th at 7:00 PM - Christmas Party • Note -- date is Friday Secretary's Report - • Accepted as presented. Treasurer's Report - • Accepted as presented. • The Treasurer reminds all that 2011 dues (which now include the repeater dues) are due at or before the December 2010 Christmas Party. Mail early and give Haggie a break. Contributions – • None. Correspondence – • None Scholarship – (KE1AY) • Will start again in the Spring of 2011. Club Station & Facilities - (WA1TRY-SAM) • Rich WA1TRY thanked those that helped with the reworked club station. • All facilities and equipment worked as hoped during SS-CW. • A WiFi connection worked, but will require improvement to increase the hot spot coverage. Club Activities & Program (KB1CIW & KB1FYL -- P&E Co-Chair) • The Sweepstakes – CW crew achieved a clean sweep (all 80 sections). FB to Bill and the group. • No November activity meeting – Annual Business meeting only. • December is a combined business/activity meeting. The annual holiday party will be December 10th at the United Methodist Church at 7:00 PM. • Discussion on operating Sweepstakes from club station. • KB1FYL/KB1CIW will lead SS-SSB on November 20-22. Nets - All nets are doing well. Reports on MARC forum. • HF-SSB 28.375 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, Primary NC John K1VDF. • VHF-FM 147.36R Tuesdays at 7:00 PM, Primary NC Bob KB1CIW. • VHF-SSB 50.175 Mondays at 8 PM, Primary NC Jim N1ZN. Castle Craig - (N1API-CM & CP) • 10/10 QSO parties: SSB Feb 5-6, 2011; CW Apr 22-23, 2011; Dig Apr 30-May 1, 2011; SSB Aug 6-7, 2011. • Band and activity has been quiet, but there have been reports of periodic openings. Membership - (KB1HCC) • Sixty-two 2010 members more or less. Interference and Technical - (WA1TRY) • No report. Instruction - (VE-KE1AY, Instruction Facilitator - Open) • One-day Technician class and VE session on November 20th. Site at Fire Headquarters. • VE session at November class. Candy Store - (N1ZN) • MARC patches available through N1ZN. Key Klix - (WA1TRY & staff) • October & November issues will be uploaded to the forum later. EmComm - (WA1VXH) • ARRL SET is scheduled for Nov 6th & 7th. • Working with Wallingford Emergency Management to schedule allegiance renewal. Required by statute and FEMA approvals. Nutmeg Hamfest (October 10, 2010) • Bill W1KKF reported that tickets seemed down about 20% from last year and profit down about 30%. Final results being compiled. Miscellaneous • . Annual Meeting - • The November business meeting is the Annual Meeting per our bylaws. K1VDF took the floor as teller and presiding officer. The current officer slate has agreed to run again. Nominations from the floor were: None. The uncontested offices were accepted by acclamation. • The reelected 2011 officers are:
50/50 – None Meeting Adjourned about 20:20 Submitted Dan Murphy, W1DMM, Secretary. Secretary Report & Minutes of Meriden Amateur Radio Club
The business meeting opened at 1931 on October 14, 2010 with
approximately 14 people in attendance. A quorum was present. VP Jim
N1ZN presiding.October 2010 Announcements - • Introductions • The November business meeting is the Annual Meeting, as required bylaw. Election of the 2011 officers and the selection of the prestigious Ham of the Year and Elmer of the Year awards will take place. • Activity meeting - Thurs, Oct 28th at 7:30 PM – ARRL contest manager Sean Kutzko KX9X on contesting. Secretary's Report - • Accepted as presented. Treasurer's Report - • Accepted as presented. Contributions – • None. Correspondence – • None Scholarship – (KE1AY) • Will start again in the Spring of 2011. Club Station & Facilities - (WA1TRY-SAM) • In process of reinstalling station equipment after being used during the Nutmeg Hamfest. Club Activities & Program (KB1CIW & KB1FYL -- P&E Co-Chair) • October activity – October 29th ARRL contest manager Sean Kutzko KX9X on contesting. • No November activity meeting – Annual Business meeting only. • December is a combined business/activity meeting. The annual holiday party will be December 10th at the United Methodist Church. • Discussion on operating Sweepstakes (and other contests) from club station. Check with leaders for operating slots and details. • W1KKF will lead SS-CW on November 6-8. • KB1FYL/KB1CIW will lead SS-SSB on November 20-22. Nets - All nets are doing well. Reports on MARC forum. • HF-SSB 28.375 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, Primary NC John K1VDF. • VHF-FM 147.36R Tuesdays at 7:00 PM, Primary NC Bob KB1CIW. • VHF-SSB 50.175 Mondays at 8 PM, Primary NC Jim N1ZN. Castle Craig - (N1API-CM & CP) • 10/10 QSO parties: CW Oct 23-24, 2010; Dig Oct 30-31, 2010, SSB Feb 5-6, 2011. • Band and activity has been quiet, but there have been reports of periodic openings. • Haggie KB1HCC was logged in the 10/10/10 Special Event station at the Nutmeg Hamfest at 10-10-10-10-10. Membership - (KB1HCC) • Sixty-two 2010 members more or less. Interference and Technical - (WA1TRY) • No report. Instruction - (VE-KE1AY, Instruction Facilitator - Open) • One-day Technician class and VE session on November 20th. Site at Fire Headquarters is being approved. • VE session at November class. • VE session at Hamfest resulted in four of eight new or upgraded licenses. Candy Store - (N1ZN) • MARC patches available through N1ZN. Key Klix - (WA1TRY & staff) • October issue will be uploaded to the forum later. EmComm - (WA1VXH) • YMCA-Park & Rec Walk-a-thon was September 18th. Communications successfully handled by MARC and accolades extended by the organizers. • ARRL SET is scheduled for Nov 6th & 7th. More to follow. • Working with Wallingford Emergency Management to schedule allegiance renewal. Required by statute and FEMA approvals. Nutmeg Hamfest (October 10, 2010) • Bill W1KKF reported that tickets seemed down about 11% from last year. • Results may be close to break-even. Data and counting in progress. • Support by MARC membership was poor and may bring to question continuation of this effort in the future. Miscellaneous • Mike K1MVM has some sections of 25 foot Rohm tower available. 50/50 – None Meeting Adjourned about 20:25 Submitted Dan Murphy, W1DMM, Secretary. Secretary Report & Minutes of Meriden Amateur Radio Club
The business meeting opened at 1930 on September 9, 2010 with approximately 14 people in attendance. A quorum was present.September 2010 Announcements - • Introductions • Activity meeting - Thurs, Sep 23rd at 7:30 PM – EZNEC Modeling on wire antennas. Secretary's Report - • Accepted as published. Treasurer's Report - • Accepted as presented. Contributions – • None. Correspondence – • Ten-Ten membership card till May 2016 received. Scholarship – (KE1AY) • Will start again in the Spring of 2011. Club Station & Facilities - (WA1TRY-SAM) • See SAM report in September Key Klix. • In process of reinstalling station equipment. • Will be using some equipment at Nutmeg Hamfest for 10/10/10 station. • Bill W1KKFis making arrangements to repair Field Day tent zipper. Club Activities & Program (KB1CIW & KB1FYL -- P&E Co-Chair) • September activity – September 23rd is a demo on the use of EZNEC modeling of wire antennas. • October activity – October 21st ARRL contest manager Sean Kutzko KX9X on contesting. • Discussion on operating Sweepstakes (and other contests) from club station. Check with leaders for operating slots and details. • W1KKF will lead SS-CW on November 6-8. • KB1FYL/KB1CIW will lead SS-SSB on November 20-22. • MARC Challenge 2010 ends September 30th. Challenge 2011 starts October 1st. • KB1FYL will confirm details on Holiday party scheduled for December 10th. Nets - All nets are doing well. Reports on MARC forum. • HF-SSB 28.375 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, Primary NC John K1VDF. • VHF-FM 147.36R Tuesdays at 7:00 PM, Primary NC Bob KB1CIW. • VHF-SSB 50.175 Mondays at 8 PM, Primary NC Jim N1ZN. Castle Craig - (N1API-CM & CP) • 10/10 QSO parties: CW Oct 23-24, 2010; Dig Oct 30-31, 2010, SSB Feb 5-6, 2011. Membership - (KB1HCC) • Sixty-two 2010 members more or less. Interference and Technical - (WA1TRY) • No report. Instruction - (VE-KE1AY, Instruction Facilitator - Open) • One-day Technician class and VE session on November 20th. Site at Fire Headquarters is being approved. • VE session at Nutmeg Hamfest Oct 10th and November class. Candy Store - (N1ZN) • Several members have used the new vendor with good reports. Will be at Nutfest. • MARC patches available through N1ZN. Key Klix - (WA1TRY & staff) • Report in September Key Klix. • Publisher working with new printer to improve quality and efficiency. • Key Klix issues (May to September) have been uploaded to forum archive. EmComm - (WA1VXH) • YMCA-Park & Rec Walk-a-thon is September 18th. Communicators needed, see Chris WA1VXH. Have four communicators, need minimum of eight. Will assemble at 7:30 AM. • ARRL SET is scheduled for Nov 6th & 7th. More to follow. • Working with Wallingford Emergency Management to schedule allegiance renewal. Required by statute and FEMA approvals. Nutmeg Hamfest (October 10, 2010) • Planning in progress. All the major pieces are in place. • Need club table leader. • Castle Craig 10/10 Chapter will have a 10/10/10 special event station at the Nutfest. Al N1API to honcho. Should be an active station with others around the planet also scheduled. • Paul K1SEZ reported on database upload of 2009 tickets. For period of 2006-2009, there are 1987 records with more than 50% having email addresses – a savings on mailing costs. Records include: 1335 – CT, followed by NY, MA, RI, NJ, NH, and VT. • Contact Jim N1ZN to sign up for the best volunteer times and your free entrance pass. Miscellaneous • Discussed various radio related museums in the area, including: CT Vintage Radio Museum in Windsor, CT and the New England Steam Engine & Wireless Museum in Warwick, RI. Featuring a spark gap transmitter. These might be worth a day trip, check their web sites. • Paul K1SEZ has been in contact with the Wallingford Town Librarian and will be working on a display/demo about Amateur Radio in the October-November time frame. 50/50 – None Meeting Adjourned about 20:40 Submitted Dan Murphy, W1DMM, Secretary. Secretary Report & Minutes of Meriden Amateur Radio Club
The business meeting opened at 1930 on August 12, 2010 with approximately 14 people in attendance. A quorum was present.August 2010 Announcements - • Activity meeting - Thurs, Aug 24th at 5:00 PM – Hubbard Park Meriden. Note early start time. Secretary's Report - • Accepted as published. Treasurer's Report - • No report Contributions – • None. Correspondence – • None Scholarship – (KE1AY) • Will start again in the Spring of 2011. • N1ZN sent PR information and photo to news media. Club Station & Facilities - (WA1TRY-SAM) • See SAM report in August Key Klix. • Call KB1UPR has been obtained as a Club Station for the Frank Darmofalski W1FD Scholarship Fund with N1GNV as trustee. This is a preliminary step in obtaining W1FD as a vanity call for the club and scholarship fund. • Rich WA1TRY needs a few volunteers to reassemble the station equipment. • Bob KB1FYL reported on waterproof flys for the Field Day tents. Priced range in the $43 to $74 each (three required) area depending on quality. More research to follow. Club Activities & Program (KB1CIW & KB1FYL -- P&E Co-Chair) • August activity August 26th is a family picnic at Hubbard Park and will start at 5 PM. Details in the August Key Klix and will be on the MARC forum. Nets - All nets are doing well. Reports on MARC forum. • HF-SSB 28.375 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, Primary NC John K1VDF. • VHF-FM 147.36R Tuesdays at 7:00 PM, Primary NC Bob KB1CIW. • VHF-SSB 50.175 Mondays at 8 PM, Primary NC Jim N1ZN. Castle Craig - (N1API-CM & CP) • 10/10 QSO parties: CW Oct 23-24, 2010; Dig Oct 30-31, 2010, SSB Feb 5-6, 2011. • The August QSO party was not the best on record but some members were able to get on the air. Membership - (KB1HCC) • Sixty-one 2010 members more or less. Interference and Technical - (WA1TRY) • No report. Instruction - (VE-KE1AY, Instruction Facilitator - Open) • One-day Technician class and VE session on November 20th. Site is under investigation. • VE session at Nutmeg Hamfest Oct 10th and November class. Candy Store - (N1ZN) • Several members have used the new vendor with good reports. Will be at Nutfest. • MARC patches available through N1ZN. • Members are encouraged to order direct. Key Klix - (WA1TRY & staff) • Running OK. • Rich WA1TRY is back in the publishing business after his medical leave of absence. Field Day (June 25-27, 2010) • Scores as submitted: • Power Multiplier = 2 • HF-CW = 802 QSOs = 1604 Points • HF-SSB = 247 QSOs = 247 Points • VHF-SSB = 63 QSOs = 63 Points • Satellite-CW = 1 QSO = 2 Points (this is a bonus point contact). • GOTA-SSB = 25 QSOs = 25 Points • Bonus points = 1210 • Total points = 5088. • The CW tent with W1KKF at the helm was awarded the Presidential Award for Best Five Year Improvement. EmComm - (WA1VXH) • YMCA-Park & Rec Walk-a-thon is September 18th. Communicators needed, see Chris WA1VXH. Nutmeg Hamfest (October 10, 2010) • Planning in progress. All the major pieces are in place. • Major prizes are: Yaesu FT-1900 2 meter mobile, Alinco switching 30 amp power supply, and an Icom V-80 HT. • Contact Jim N1ZN to sign up for the best volunteer times and your free entrance pass. Miscellaneous • Yankee Peddler Hamfest - July 24th - is over and was a moderate success. • Paul K1SEZ has been in contact with the Wallingford Town Librarian and will be working on a display/demo about Amateur Radio in the October time frame. 50/50 – None Meeting Adjourned about 20:35 Submitted Dan Murphy, W1DMM, Secretary. Secretary Report & Minutes of Meriden Amateur Radio Club
The business meeting opened at 1930 on July 8, 2010 with approximately 20 people in attendance. A quorum was present.July 2010 Don KE1AY opened the meeting with the introduction of Stephanie Griffin of Wallingford and her father, Tom. Stephanie is the 2010 recipient of the MARC Frank Darmofalski Scholarship Award. Stephanie is a 2010 graduate of Lyman Hall and will be matriculating at Quinnipiac University in the fall with a communications major. Don reviewed her stellar academic record and made the presentation. After the presentation, the normal meeting agenda continued. Announcements - • Activity meeting - Thurs, July 22nd at 7:00 PM – Fox Hunt. Secretary's Report - • Accepted as published. Treasurer's Report - • Not available. Contributions – • None. Correspondence – • QSL cards and Mutual Fund statements. Scholarship – (KE1AY) • See award note above. • 2011 award process to start in Spring. Club Station & Facilities - (WA1TRY-SAM) • No SAM report on station. • Motion by KB1FYL second by K1SEZ to purchase a Dunestar filter ($450.00) for the CW Field Day station. Borrowed unit used this year with positive reports. AYE majority, NAY 2, Recused 1. Club Activities & Program (KB1CIW & KB1FYL -- P&E Co-Chair) • July activity: Fox hunt. Bob is looking for a Fox. • Fox Hunt will begin at 7:00 PM to maximize daylight availability. • August activity - TBD Nets - All nets are doing well. Net reports on MARC forum. • HF-SSB 28.375 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, Primary NC John K1VDF. • VHF-FM 147.36R Tuesdays at 7:00 PM, Primary NC Bob KB1CIW. • VHF-SSB 50.175 Mondays at 8 PM, Primary NC Jim N1ZN. Castle Craig - (N1API-CM & CP) • 10/10 QSO parties: SSB Aug 7-8, 2010; CW Oct 23-24, 2010; Dig Oct 30-31, 2010. • Al will kick-off QSO party with a net starting at 7:45 PM EDT (23:45Z) on Friday August 6th. Membership - (KB1HCC) • Sixty-one 2010 members more or less. Interference and Technical - (WA1TRY) • No report. Instruction - (VE-KE1AY, Instruction Facilitator - Open) • One-day Technician class and VE session in November. Details to be determined. • VE session at Nutmeg Hamfest Oct 10th and November class. Candy Store - (N1ZN) • Several members have used the new vendor with good reports. Will be at Nutfest. • MARC patches available through N1ZN. Key Klix - (WA1TRY & staff) • Running OK. Field Day (June 25-27, 2010) • Its over! Went off successfully without any major problems. Weather was warm and sunny with only a passing shower Saturday night. • Discussion on whether to use Lufbery or Marcus Cooke as the regular site or alternate between them was unresolved. Need decision by January 1st reservation date. • Preliminary scores (from Key Klix article): • Power Multiplier = 2 • HF-CW = 801 QSOs = 1602 Points • HF-SSB = 247 QSOs = 247 Points • VHF-SSB = 63 QSOs = 63 Points • Satellite-CW = 1 QSO = 2 Points plus 100 point bonus • GOTA-SSB = 27 QSOs = 27 Points • Bonus points = All targeted except; NTS traffic passing and Elected official. • Discussion on waterproofing and/or tarps for operating tents. The original protection is aging. Bob KB1FYL will gather info on available tarps and report back. EmComm - (WA1VXH) • YMCA-Park & Rec Walk-a-thon is open. Nutmeg Hamfest (October 10, 2010) • All the major pieces are in place. • ARRL has approved the NUTMEG HAMFEST as the CT State convention. • Will run a Ten-Ten (10-10-10) Special Event Station. Al N1API to handle. • Major speakers have committed: Dave Bernstein AA6YQ and Bob Allison WB1GCM. Miscellaneous • Yankee Peddler Hamfest will be July 24th. Vendor setup starts at 6:00 AM, Open to public at 8:00 AM, Close early afternoon. Need some gate volunteers. 50/50 – None Meeting Adjourned about 20:30 Submitted Dan Murphy, W1DMM, Secretary. |
Secretary Report & Minutes of Meriden Amateur Radio Club
The business meeting opened at 1932 on June 10, 2010 with approximately 13 people in attendance. A quorum was present.June 2010 Announcements - • Introductions • Speedy Recovery Wishes: Rich WA1TRY reported to be back in hospital for further post-op testing and complications. • Activity meeting - Thurs, May 24th at 7:30 PM – Field Day preparations. Secretary's Report - • Accepted as published. Treasurer's Report - • Accepted as presented. Contributions – • None. Correspondence – • None Scholarship – (KE1AY) • Three applications received to date. • Committee deliberating. • Need better system to check POB during Scholarship period. Club Station & Facilities - (WA1TRY-SAM) • No SAM report on station. • Station to be dismantled for Field Day. Club Activities & Program (KB1CIW & KB1FYL -- P&E Co-Chair) • June activity: Field Day preparation. • July activity: Fox hunt. Bob is looking for a Fox. Nets - All nets are doing well. Reports on MARC forum. • HF-SSB 28.375 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, Primary NC John K1VDF. • VHF-FM 147.36R Tuesdays at 7:00 PM, Primary NC Bob KB1CIW. • VHF-SSB 50.175 Mondays at 8 PM, Primary NC Jim N1ZN. Castle Craig - (N1API-CM & CP) • 10/10 QSO parties: SSB Aug 7-8, 2010; CW Oct 23-24, 2010; Dig Oct 30-31, 2010. Membership - (KB1HCC) • Sixty-one 2010 members more or less. Interference and Technical - (WA1TRY) • No report. Instruction - (VE-KE1AY, Instruction Facilitator - Open) • One-day Technician class and VE session in November. Details to be determined. • VE session at Nutmeg Hamfest Oct 10th and November class. Candy Store - (N1ZN) • Several members have used the new vendor with good reports. Will be at Nutfest. • MARC patches available through N1ZN. • Members are encouraged to order direct. Key Klix - (WA1TRY & staff) • Running OK. • Jim N1ZN stepped in as interim editor/publisher. Sent by e-mail. FB Jim!!! Field Day (June 25-27, 2010) • Lufbery Park off Cheshire Rd. is our 2010 FD site. Chris WA1VXH cleared application with the town. • All major items seem to be under control. Most of tonight’s meeting reviewed and addressed minor details to avoid the inevitable bight in the toosk. • Loading party will be at June activity meeting June 24th. EmComm - (WA1VXH) • YMCA-Park & Rec Walk-a-thon is open. Nutmeg Hamfest (October 10, 2010) • Planning in progress. All the major pieces are in place. • Major speakers have committed: Dave Bernstein AA6YQ and Bob Allison WB1GCM. Miscellaneous • Yankee Peddler Hamfest will be July 24th. 50/50 – None Meeting Adjourned about 20:32 Submitted Dan Murphy, W1DMM, Secretary & Paul Ciezniak K1SEZ, Acting Secretary. Secretary Report & Minutes of Meriden Amateur Radio Club
The business meeting opened at 1932 on May 13, 2010 with approximately
14 people in attendance. A quorum was present. VP Jim N1ZN acted as
chair.May 2010 Announcements - • Introductions • Speedy Recovery Wishes: Rich WA1TRY is home on the mend after bypass surgery. Skip W1SKP is home on the mend after his surgery at the West Haven VA. • Activity meeting - Thurs, May 27th at 7:30 PM – Fox hunt antenna testing. Secretary's Report - • Accepted as published. Treasurer's Report - • Accepted as presented. • The annual audit committee reported all financial data was correct. The committee recommended some administrative changes to make the historic records more understandable. • Annual required IRS forms (990N) have been submitted for MARC and Nutmeg Hamfest Alliance. These are required to maintain 501(c) status. Contributions – • None. Correspondence – • Sympathy card to family and donation to American Cancer Society on passing of Mrs. Genevieve Wawrzeniak. • Get well card to Rich WA1TRY. • Thank you note from Wawrzeniak family. • QSL card • Hamfest flyers and WRTC donation request. Scholarship – (KE1AY) • One application received to date. Club Station & Facilities - (WA1TRY-SAM) • No SAM report on station. Club Activities & Program (KB1CIW & KB1FYL -- P&E Co-Chair) • May activity: Fox hunting antenna testing and home brew help. • June activity: Field Day preparation. • July activity: Fox hunt. Bob is looking for a Fox. • NEQP 2009 First Place New Haven County Multi to W1NRG. Nets - All nets are doing well. Reports on MARC forum. • HF-SSB 28.375 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, Primary NC John K1VDF. • VHF-FM 147.36R Tuesdays at 7:00 PM, Primary NC Bob KB1CIW. • VHF-SSB 50.175 Mondays at 8 PM, Primary NC Jim N1ZN. Castle Craig - (N1API-CM & CP) • 10/10 QSO parties: SSB Aug 7-8, 2010; CW Oct 23-24, 2010; Dig Oct 30-31, 2010. Membership - (KB1HCC) • Sixty-one 2010 members more or less. Interference and Technical - (WA1TRY) • No report. Instruction - (VE-KE1AY, Instruction Facilitator - Open) • One-day Technician class and VE session on April 24th at Wallingford Fire Headquarters a success. Two new Technicians and one upgrade to General. • One-day Technician class and VE session in November. Details to be determined. • VE session at Nutmeg Hamfest Oct 10th and November class. Candy Store - (N1ZN) • Several members have used the new vendor with good reports. Will be at Nutfest. • MARC patches available through N1ZN. • Members are encouraged to order direct. Key Klix - (WA1TRY & staff) • Running OK. • Jim N1ZN stepped in as interim editor/publisher. Sent by e-mail. FB Jim!!! Field Day (June 25-27, 2010) • Lufbery Park off Cheshire Rd. seems to be a consensus choice for our FD site. Chris WA1VXH will send application to the town. • Station captains are responsible to insure all their station needs are filled, including rigs, PCs, software, antennas, ad infinitum. • Loading party will be at June activity meeting June 24th. • Station gurus – so far: SSB-KB1HCC, CW-W1KKF, GOTA-KB1CIW, VHF-W1DMM, Satellite-W1KKF (ops) & N1ZN (pass tracks), Food-KB1FYL, Power-KB1HCC. • Contact the station gurus now to reserve the best operating times. EmComm - (WA1VXH) • YMCA-Park & Rec Walk-a-thon is open. Nutmeg Hamfest (October 10, 2010) • Planning in progress. All the major pieces are in place. • There will be a Ten/Ten Special Event at the Nutfest. 10/10/10. • Application for ARRL convention approved. Miscellaneous • Paul K1SEZ gave a talk to the Wallingford Senior Men’s Club on amateur radio. Well received. May be some future opportunities developed. • Yankee Peddler Hamfest will be July 24th. 50/50 – None Meeting Adjourned about 20:30 Submitted Dan Murphy, W1DMM, Secretary Secretary Report & Minutes of Meriden Amateur Radio Club
The business meeting opened at 1933 on April 8, 2010 with approximately 16 people in attendance. A quorum was present.April 2010 Announcements - • Introductions • Speedy Recovery Wishes: Rich WA1TRY admitted to Hartford Hospital with cardiac problems. (Post meeting note-Rich will is scheduled for open heart surgery on Apr 27th.). Skip W1SKP will be admitted to the VA in West Haven for further work on his leg. Lenny KB1TJC is recuperating at home after cancer treatments. • Activity meeting - Thurs, April 22nd at 7:30 PM – Fox hunt introduction and antennae design. Secretary's Report - • Accepted as published. Treasurer's Report - • Accepted as presented. • The annual audit complete. Results available. Contributions – • None. Correspondence – • None Scholarship – (KE1AY) • Letter out to school councilors. Info and applications on MARC web at MeridenARC.org. Club Station & Facilities - (WA1TRY-SAM) • No SAM report on station. Club Activities & Program (KB1CIW & KB1FYL -- P&E Co-Chair) • April activity: Fox hunting information and techniques. • May activity: Fox hunting antenna testing and home brew help. • June activity: Field Day preparation. • July activity: Fox hunt • May 1st and 2nd New England QSO Party (NEQP) Nets - All nets are doing well. Report in Key Klix & MARC forum. • HF-SSB 28.375 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, Primary NC John K1VDF. • VHF-FM 147.36R Tuesdays at 7:00 PM, Primary NC Bob KB1CIW. • VHF-SSB 50.175 Mondays at 8 PM, Primary NC Jim N1ZN. Castle Craig - (N1API-CM & CP) • 10/10 QSO parties: SSB Aug 7-8, 2010; Mobile Mar 20, 2010; CW Apr 24-25, 2010 & Oct 23-24, 2010; Dig May 1-2, 2010 & Oct 30-31, 2010. • Al N1API has been listed as Castle Craig chapter president. Membership - (KB1HCC) • Sixty 2010 members more or less. Interference and Technical - (WA1TRY) • No report. Instruction - (VE-KE1AY, Instruction Facilitator - Open) • One-day Technician class and VE session on April 24th at Wallingford Fire Headquarters training room. (Directions and info on MERIDENARC.ORG web page.) • VE session at Nutmeg Hamfest Oct 10th. Candy Store - (N1ZN) • Several members have used the new vendor with good reports • Members are encouraged to order direct. Key Klix - (WA1TRY & staff) • Running OK. • Jim N1ZN will be acting editor during the hospitalization and recovery of WA1TRY. Field Day (June 25-27, 2010) • Lufbery Park off Cheshire Rd. seems to be a consensus choice for our FD site. Chris WA1VXH will send application to the town. • Station captains are responsible to insure all their station needs are filled, including rigs, PCs, software, antennas, ad infinitum. • Station gurus – so far: SSB-KB1HCC, CW-W1KKF, GOTA-KB1CIW, VHF-W1DMM, Satellite-W1KKF (ops) & N1ZN (pass tracks), Food-KB1FYL & KB1CIW, Power-KB1HCC. • Contact the station gurus now to reserve the best operating times. EmComm - (WA1VXH) • There will be an MS walk-a-thon in Cheshire on April 18th. We seem to be the only or one of the very few clubs supporting these activities. Nutmeg Hamfest (October 10, 2010) • Planning in progress. • Application for ARRL convention submitted, approval expected shortly. Miscellaneous • Paul K1SEZ & Bill W1KKF have been asked to give a talk to the Wallingford Senior Men’s Club on amateur radio. • Yankee Peddler Hamfest will be July 24th. 50/50 – None Meeting Adjourned about 20:10 Submitted Dan Murphy, W1DMM, Secretary Secretary Report & Minutes of Meriden Amateur Radio Club
The business meeting opened at 1930 on March 11, 2010 with
approximately 16 people in attendance. A quorum was present. VP Jim
N1ZN chaired the meeting.March 2010 Announcements - • Introductions • Activity meeting - Thurs, March 25th at 7:30 PM – J-Pole antenna for VHF/UHF. Secretary's Report - • Accepted as published. Treasurer's Report - • Accepted as presented. • The annual audit committee reported audit in progress. Contributions – • None. Correspondence – • QSL incoming buro. Scholarship – (KE1AY) • Restart in Spring 2010. Club Station & Facilities - (WA1TRY-SAM) • See March Key Klix for the SAM report. • Motion by WA1TRY second by W1KKF to dispose of MA-13 Glen Martin 30 foot AL tower gently used and under weather protected cover most of year. Includes Rotor and erection Hazer Tram System. List $2000 Offer to members first at BO over $1000, and then offer to general public. Passed. • Bill W1KKF reported that the repeater controller crash was caused by a previously undiscovered bug in the speed call list software. A fix by the manufacturer is not expected – mature product. The regular controller will be reinstalled and care will be taken to avoid the problem area in the future. Club Activities & Program (KB1CIW & KB1FYL -- P&E Co-Chair) • March activity: J-Pole homebrew session. • Future activity planning: Fox hunt (May) and Fox hunt homebrew (Apr) equipment. • Many members are using their International DX Contest logs to give them a head start on the MARC Marathon Challenge. Nets - All nets are doing well. Report in Key Klix & MARC forum. • HF-SSB 28.375 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, NC John K1VDF. • VHF-FM 147.36R Tuesdays at 7:00 PM, NC Bob KB1CIW, Mike KB1MEK, Fred W1POP, Skip W1SKP and others as required. • VHF-SSB 50.175 Mondays at 8 PM, NC Jim N1ZN & Skip W1SKP Castle Craig - (N1API-CM) • 10/10 QSO parties: SSB Aug 7-8, 2010; Mobile Mar 20, 2010; CW Apr 24-25, 2010 & Oct 23-24, 2010; Dig May 1-2, 2010 & Oct 30-31, 2010. • Need to designate a Castle Craig Chapter president that is also a 10/10 member. • 2011 convention will be held in St. Louis. Membership - (KB1HCC) • Fifty-seven 2010 members more or less. • Motion by KB1HCC second by W1POP to accept into membership Rich Castaldo K1RJC of Cheshire. Passed Interference and Technical - (WA1TRY) • No report. Instruction - (VE-KE1AY, Instruction Facilitator - Open) • Additional testing and classes will be announced. • VE session at Nutmeg Hamfest Oct 10th. Candy Store - (N1ZN) • Several members have used the new vendor with good reports • Members are encouraged to order direct. Key Klix - (WA1TRY & staff) • Running OK. Field Day (June 25-27, 2010) • Planning started. • Marcus Cooke Field may not be available because of prior reservation. Discussed alternative sites. (VoAg Field, Veteran’s Park, Gelco Field, etc) Members are encouraged to explore and recommend alternatives. • Station gurus – so far: SSB-KB1HCC, CW-W1KKF, GOTA- N1ZN, VHF-W1DMM, Satellite-W1KKF (ops) & N1ZN (pass tracks). EmComm - (WA1VXH) • There will be an MS walk-a-thon in Cheshire on April 18th. We seem to be the only or one of the very few clubs supporting these activities. Nutmeg Hamfest (October 10, 2010) • Planning in progress. • Application for ARRL convention submitted, approval expected shortly. • Next meeting is Monday April 5th. Get involved!!! Contact W1KKF. Miscellaneous • Assumption of W1FD memorial call still in progress. • Discussion on communication media: The reflector is no longer operational, the BBS/Forum and club web page are active. 50/50 – None Meeting Adjourned about 20:29 Submitted Dan Murphy, W1DMM, Secretary Secretary Report & Minutes of Meriden Amateur Radio Club
The business meeting opened at 1934 on February 11, 2010 with
approximately 13 people in attendance. A quorum was present. VP Jim
N1ZN chaired the meeting.February 2010 Announcements - • Introductions • Activity meeting - Thurs, February 25th at 7:30 PM – Solar Power for small devices. Secretary's Report - • Accepted as published. Treasurer's Report - • Accepted as presented. • The annual audit committee reported audit in progress. Contributions – • None. Correspondence – • None. Scholarship – (KE1AY) • Restart in Spring 2010. Club Station & Facilities - (WA1TRY-SAM) • See February Key Klix for the SAM report. • Rich WA1TRY thanks all that helped move the consoles and furniture in the new shack area. • Bill W1KKF reported that the repeater controller crashed this weekend causing the transmitter to go key down permanently. The repeater was shut down on Tuesday after a site visit. The backup controller was installed on Thursday and the repeater is back on the air. A post-mortem will be done and recommendations will be forthcoming. Club Activities & Program (KB1CIW & KB1FYL-P&E Co-Chair) • Bob KB1FYL will be the presenter at the February activity meeting on Solar Power for Small Devices. (Postponed from January because of WX.) • March activity planning: J-Pole homebrew session. • Future activity planning: Fox hunt and Fox hunt homebrew equipment. • Homebrew sidebar: Shrink wrap is available reasonably at Harbor Freight, Berlin. Nets - All nets are doing well. Report in Key Klix & MARC forum. • HF-SSB 28.375 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, NC John K1VDF. • VHF-FM 147.36R Tuesdays at 7:00 PM, NC Bob KB1CIW, Mike KB1MEK, Fred W1POP, Skip W1SKP and others as required. • VHF-SSB 50.175 Mondays at 8 PM, NC Jim N1ZN & Skip W1SKP • The VHF-FM net met on 146.36S this week because of the downed repeater. About 3 check-ins, FB on the quick alternate. Castle Craig - (N1API-CM) • 10/10 QSO parties: SSB Aug 7-8, 2010; Mobile Mar 20, 2010; CW Apr 24-25, 2010 & Oct 23-24, 2010; Dig May 1-2, 2010 & Oct 30-31, 2010. • February SSB QO party not very good. Few participants. Membership - (KB1HCC) • Forty 2010 members more or less. • Motion by N1ZN second by many to accept into membership Lenny Tallman KB1TOQ of Wallingford. Passed Interference and Technical - (WA1TRY) • No report. Instruction - (VE-KE1AY, Instruction Facilitator - Open) • Additional testing and classes will be announced. Candy Store - (N1ZN) • Several members have used the new vendor with good reports • Members are encouraged to order direct. Key Klix - (WA1TRY & staff) • Running OK. EmComm - (WA1VXH) • There will be an MS walk-a-thon in Cheshire on April 18th. We seem to be the only or one of the very few clubs supporting these activities. • Chris WA1VXH has submitted a request to the town for use of Marcus Cooke Park for Field Day. Nutmeg Hamfest (October 10, 2010) • Planning to start anew shortly. • Straw poll recommendation for a 10/10 special event activity at October Nutfest. Miscellaneous 50/50 – ???? Meeting Adjourned about 20:15 Submitted Dan Murphy, W1DMM, Secretary Secretary Report & Minutes of Meriden Amateur Radio Club
The business meeting opened at 1930 on January 14, 2010 with approximately 17 people in attendance. A quorum was present. January 2010 Announcements - • Activity meeting - Thurs, January 28th at 7:30 PM – Solar Power for small devices. • Ideas for activity meetings are needed. Secretary's Report - • Accepted as published. Treasurer's Report - • Accepted as presented. • Motion by N1GNV second by N1API to transfer all but $500 of current checking account assets into the club Money Market Fund (in accord with previous motions). Passed. • The annual audit committee was formed with N1GNV, N1ZN, K1SEZ, and KB1HCC. They will meet on a mutually agreeable date. Contributions – • None. Correspondence – • Thank you letter from Masonic Charities for donation in memory of WA1TRY mother-in-law. • Annual bills from State (Incorporation fee) and club insurance. Scholarship – (KE1AY) • Restart in Spring 2010. Club Station & Facilities - (WA1TRY-SAM) • See January Key Klix for the SAM report. • Bill W1KKF reported that the repeater auto-patch will not complete calls because of the FCC mandated change to ten digit dialing. The Governing Board decided to not rework the member speed dial list as it is outdated and the wide use of cellular phones. The Emergency Speed Dial list to area Emergency Responders will be changed to a ten digit format and continue to be available to repeater users. • Rich WA1TRY has put a repeater user guide and repeater Net Etiquette on the MARC forum. • Chris WA1VXH will look into the procedure to obtain the W1FD vanity call for MARC activities. This is a result of a generous offer by Frank’s family to allow MARC the opportunity to assume the call before it becomes universally available. Club Activities & Program (KB1CIW-P&E Chair) • Recipients of the annual awards – John N1GNV for Ham of the Year and Rich WA1TRY for Elmer of the Year – were presented with personalized award certificates. • Bob KB1FYL will be the presenter at the January activity meeting on Solar Power for Small Devices. • Bob KB1CIW and Bob KB1FYL will co-chair the Activity Night programs. • An active discussion on activity night and other (Special Event style) events ensued. Many good ideas are out there – set up and do your part to help the P&E Chairs. Nets - All nets are doing well. Report in Key Klix. • HF-SSB 28.375 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, NC John K1VDF. • VHF-FM 147.36R Tuesdays at 7:00 PM, NC Bob KB1CIW, Mike KB1MEK, Fred W1POP, Skip W1SKP and others as required. • VHF-SSB 50.175 Mondays at 8 PM, NC Jim N1ZN & Skip W1SKP Castle Craig - (N1API-CM) • 10/10 QSO parties: SSB Feb 6-7, 2010 & Aug 7-8, 2010; Mobile Mar 20, 2010; CW Apr 24-25, 2010 & Oct 23-24, 2010; Dig May 1-2, 2010 & Oct 30-31, 2010. • Al N1API will lead a kick off net at 18:45 EST (23:45Z) Friday Feb 5th to jump start the 10/10 QSO party. Membership - (KB1HCC) • Thirty-eight 2010 members more or less. Interference and Technical - (WA1TRY) • No report. Instruction - (VE-KE1AY, Instruction Facilitator - Open) • Additional testing and classes will be announced. Candy Store - (N1ZN) • Several members have used the new vendor with good reports • Patches (a collector’s item) available see N1ZN. Key Klix - (WA1TRY & staff) • Running OK. EmComm - (WA1VXH) • There will be an MS walk-a-thon in Cheshire on April 18th. We seem to be the only or one of the very few clubs supporting these activities. A feather in our cap – keep up the good work. • There will be an ARC Sheltering training session on Friday Jan 22nd. Let Chris WA1VXH know if you are interested – reservations required. Nutmeg Hamfest (October 10, 2010) • Planning to start anew shortly. Miscellaneous 50/50 – ???? Meeting Adjourned about 20:45 Submitted Dan Murphy, W1DMM, Secretary | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||