CQ CQ CQ to the CIRC

With the November meeting fast approaching that could only mean one thing, we are looking at a new year and the election of Club Officers.  A slate of officers was presented at the October meeting, with nomination taken from the floor this month.  Work of the club does not stop with the officers, it takes involvement by all club members, relative to programs, presentations, club activities (Jingle Bell Run), field day and  other items that promote Amateur Radio Awareness.  I urge everyone to make it a point in the coming new year to become actively involved in some manner with the CIRC.  Also with the new year approaching, I'm sure our Treasurer will be  happy to collect dues for 2003, get yours in early.

The agenda for this meeting, will include elections, report from sub committees ( Jingle Bell Run / Red Cross ) and other information to be shared.

The December meeting will focus on our annual CIRC Holiday Dinner, being held December 5, 6:30 at Ned Kelly's, just off Rt. 150 and Veterans Parkway. We have reserved the far back south/east corner for our group.  In the past we've had a great attendance, come early and enjoy the company of friends and family.   The dinner will include a brief program/presentation.

Our next scheduled meeting would have been December 25, guessing that most will be very busy with family activities on Christmas Day, our next meeting date will be January 22, 2003.  Program for that evening will be a swap meet.  Plan now to bring your items to exchange, sale, trade or whatever works best for you.

73 de KB9NPH, Larry (President CIRC)

RESEARCH NEWS
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Central Illinois Radio Club
P.O. Box 993
Bloomington, IL  61702-0993

President: Larry Mays KB9NPH
(309)-827-8183
Vice President: John Payne KB9ZDZ
(309) 728-2288
Secretary: Mitch Bricker KB9PXL
(309)-378-4454
Treasurer: Rick Kempf WD9HRU
(309)-828-8054
Newsletter Editor: Norman Huber, N9ZKS
(309)-378-4674

The CIRC is a not-for-profit ARRL special service club whose purpose is to advance the service of Amateur Radio.  Located in Central Illinois, CIRC and its members welcome all to use the 146.94 repeater and to attend club meetings.

Submissions for the newsletter must be received by the 10th of the month and may be snail or e-mailed to the editor at:
Norm Huber
19266 E. US Hwy 150
Bloomington, IL  61704-5855

e-mail  n9zks@earthlink.net

Permission is granted to Amateur Radio-related organizations to reproduce contents of Short CIRCuits provided full credit is given.
 

 
CIRC Meeting Minutes
Oct. 23, 2002

The meeting started with introductions for the benefit of our members and the visitors we had in attendance. Twenty members and 4 visitors were at the October meeting.

September minutes were approved as written, Gary AB9M made the motion, Roger NQ9E, seconded: motion carried.

Treasurer’s report was read, Gary AB9M made the motion to accept, Jerry KB9ZDY, seconded. motion carried.

Dean presented jacket and cap prices, a signup sheet was circulated. Jackets $28.00- Caps $10.00

Slate of officers for 2003, presented by AC9S:
President:  Larry Mays, KB9NPH
V. President:  John Payne, K9JSP
Secretary:  Earla Shaffer, N9VXY
Treasurer:  Rick Kempf, WD9HRU
Member of the Board of Directors Floyd, W9EX

Discussion on a Radio station at the Red Cross. Details as to radio equipment and tower, and what role we would play will be communicated in future months. Those on the committee are Larry KB9NPH, Ralph K9ZO, Gary AB9M, Jerry KB9ZDY. Gary AB9M Motioned to table talks, Philip KB9ZDX seconded.

Floyd W9EX informed radio club of tower donated by Jim Moberly to CIRC. Unless otherwise sold. John K9JSP will store the tower.

Gary AB9M, brought up the idea that the CIRC club might consider sponsoring  A Scout Venture Troop, and meet at the Red Cross, pending the radio installation. Discussion was tabled due to time and committee details to work out. Information on the Scout Venturing Troop will be available at a later date.

Jingle Bell Run November 10, need to be there by 12:30 p.m. This is our annual public relations Communication activity. Those armed with HTs will be, Net Control…Earla N9VXY, Bus loading...Rick WD9HRU, Leader of the pack…Jim WB9UWA, Trailing the pack…Mitch KB9PXL,
1 mile mark…Larry KB9NPH, Colene Hoose…Dean AA9BS, Vernon-Angela…Chuck Riley N9DKK.

Ten Ten breakfast coming up November 2nd at Bakers Square 8 a.m.

Coffee clutch Thursdays at the Steak and Shake Raab Rd. in Normal, at 7 p.m.

Gary AB9M made the motioned to adjourn at 8:15 p.m. Jerry KB9ZDY seconded. It was passed.

Did You Miss IT?
Those of you who didn’t make the meeting missed a very interesting presentation given by our traveling ambassador Ralph, K9ZO. Here are some pictures of the meeting. I hope they convince you not to miss any more meetings unless you are working 7-12’s like I was.
Your Editor, Norm, N9ZKS

 
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By utilizing a "surplus energy" approach, the device ensures optimum operating characteristics of the battery -- allowing a reduction in fuel consumption. The system provides for original equipment or aftermarket installation in all types of vehicles and charging systems.

Get the complete report at:  http://link.abpi.net/l.php?20021119A4
 
 

 
Nets in the Area

Monday 9:00 P.M. 146.730 123.0 PL   Open Net
Tuesday 7:00 P.M. 146.910 Tazwell County ESDA Net
Tuesday 9:00 P.M. 146.940 CIRC Open Net
Wednesday 9:00 P.M. 147.060 Open Net  Has Newsline
Wednesday 9:00 P.M. 442.250 103.5 PL   ARES Open Net
Wednesday Varies 147.100 103.5 PL Sometimes Trader’s Net
     follows ARES Net held on
    442.250
Thursday 9:00 P.M. 146.760 Open Net with Newsline
Thursday 9:00 P.M. 146.895 North central IL Traders
   Net
Sunday 8:30P.M 147.075 Open Net with Newsline

(Please help me keep this list correct.  I know it may not be up to date at this time.   Norm N9ZKS)
 
Central Illinois Area Repeaters

Freq Callsign Location PL
145.390 N9EZJ Lincoln
145.430 KD9F Gridley
146.730 K9HGX Decatur 123.0
146.790 K9CYW Bloomington
146.850 W9UVI Peoria 103.5 CTCSS
146.940 W9AML Bloomington
147.015 NX9M Normal 88.5 (open*)
147.075 W9UVI Peoria 103.5 CTCSS
147.100 WA9RTI Decatur 103.5
147.150 WD9FTV Bloomington
147.345 K9ZM Lincoln
442.250 WA9RTI Decatur 103.5
442.700 WB9UUS Normal 107.2 (open**)
443.325 KE9HB Gridley 107.2
443.800 KI9HGX Decatur 123.0
444.350 W9EX Bloomington 107.2
444.975 N9FZF Normal 136.5
* Repeater is currently in open mode with pl for those with QRM
** Repeater RX with tight carrier squelch and loose tone squelch (107.2)

American Red Cross
Of the Heartland
First Aid - CPR - AED Instructor Course
Dates & Times: Monday, December 2, 4 - 6 PM *Optional
 (first aid & CPR skills review session)
 Wednesday, December 4, 5 - 10 PM (FIT Course)
 Monday, December 11, 6 -10 PM
 Wednesday, December 9, 6 - PM
 Monday, December 16, 6 - 10 PM
 Wednesday, December 18, 6 - 10 PM
PARTICIPANTS MUST ATTEND ALL OF THE ABOVE SESSIONS

Location: American Red Cross of the Heartland
 One Westport Coourt
 Bloomington, IL 61704

Registration Fee: $125 for both FIT and Instructors Class (includes all Materials)

For More Information: Contact Michelle Brown at 662-0500, ext 27

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November  Meeting
Wednesday November 27, 2002

SPECIAL NOTE
CIRC Holiday Dinner
Thursday December 5,   6:30 P.M.
Ned Kelly's, just off Rt. 150 and Veterans Parkway

Central Illinois Radio Club
November 2002
Newsletter
 
 
 
 
 
 

Central Illinois Radio Club
P. O. Box 993
Bloomington, IL  61702-0993