Key West Amateur Radio Club

February 28, 2002

 

Members Present (10) Guests (1)

KB4SB          WA4JFJ          K9CCZ          W4WHN    K1TC

N2OOO          WA4JFK          KG4CHB          K4MG          KG4LYC

Sally Marshall

 

·        Meeting called to order by President Tom Clements at 7:37 p.m.

·        Minutes from the January meeting approved as read.

·        Treasurer report of $656.91 + $75.00 membership + $16.00 50/50 - $25.00 totaling $722.91 + $50.00 cash accepted as read.

·        Shirley mentioned that Patti Erickson called from the County to let us know that they currently do not have a meeting facility for us to utilize however she will keep us in mind.

·        The donation of $25.00 to QSL.net has been made.

·        B.O. Lowery passed away and a card was sent in behalf of the club. Shirley read a thank you note written to the club from his daughter Ivy.

·        Trustee paperwork brought for signatures.

·        Dean mentioned that the FKARC Fox Hunt/Triple Fest would be held on March 9 starting at 9 a.m. at the Blue Heron Park on Big Pine Key. Talk in will be on 146.67 with a pl of 110.9. Come and join in on the fun.

·        The Keys repeaters are back on the air and working very well from their new location, however there are some problems during the net with the linking. Hope to have them worked out soon.

·        Demonstration by Barry on directional antennas, their use and making for the Fox Hunt.

SHOW AND TELL

·        L.T. gave a demonstration of uses of a small magnifying camera. Hopes it will help on pc board assembly or repair.

·        Idea from Jerry Turner to talk about life experiences with ham radio from each member. Jerry and Tom each told us some interesting stories.

·        50/50 of $14.00 went to L.T. and $13.00 to the club.

·        Motion to adjourn at 8:50 p.m.