August 2002
 
Calendar of Events
 
Coffee Klatch
      Monday thru Friday 9:00 am
      Dairy Queen College Ave. across
      from College Hills Mall
Thursday Coffee Klatch
      7:00 PM at Country Kitchen off
      Route 9 by Farm & Fleet
Weekly 2 Meter Net
Every Tuesday evening on the
146.940-146.340 repeater at
 9:00 p.m.
10/10 Breakfast
 First Saturday of every month at 8 a.m. Baker’s Square, Vernon & Vets (Just south of College Hills Mall)
CIRC Meeting
 Fourth Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Red Cross building in Bloomington (Just north of the airport).

CQ CQ CQ to the CIRC
The summer of 2002 would not be complete without a family picnic sponsored by the CIRC.  In place of the Wednesday August meeting your club will sponsor a picnic at the Towanda Park just off old route 66.   The club will supply hamburgers and buns, those attending are asked to bring a dish to pass, drink and their own table service.   I'm not aware of the seating availability, so it's suggested to bring a lounge chair or two.    I will bring my gas grill for the cooking.
Date:  August 18, 2002 (Sunday)
Time:  Begin around 4 or after, eat around 5 Talk in:  146.94 (W9AML repeater)
We would like a count of those wishing to attend, please make contact on the Tuesday night 9 PM, 2M net to confirm your attendance.  CIRC will purchase extra meat to cover those that can't check in.  Or if you wish, leave a message on my home phone at 827-8183 as to your number expected in attendance, by August 16th.  You may address any questions to the club officers or my home phone.
The site is a first come first serve, if someone could arrive a bit early, that would greatly be appreciated.  The site does not have power, HT's or mobile units will be needed to access the W9AML repeater.
Thanks and lets hope for cool, dry weather and a good attendance.

73....  de KB9NPH   Larry

CIRC Meeting Minutes
July 24, 2002
Meeting started at 7:30 P.M.
Treasurers report was read by Rick WD9HRU Checking  $399.00 Savings - $630.03
Minutes from May and June were approved as written in Newsletter. Gary AB9M motioned to approve, Eldon KB9PZA seconded, motioned carried with one objection from Jerry KB9ZDY (for fun of it, ha- ha)
 Sgt. Felix Roldan KP4RD from the Puerto Rico police department sent notice of national night out Aug. 6,  that he would be making contacts on PSK-31, 15 and 20 meters  (From forwarded E-mail)
August 18 picnic, location and shelter needed, John KB9ZDZ will check on Towanda park.
Floyd W9EX discussed a call from a Gridley man who had a lot of old radios and parts, two members were interested, and said they would check them out.
RICK WD9HRU read the Field Day sheet for those not present at last meeting.
Gary AB9M talked about his trip to Canada, he took a 706 mark II, D7A packet, running off a gel cell.
A total of 8 from 3 Families, were present at last testing session. All were taking Technician class.  Thanks to Keith AC9S for his time in preparing sessions
Floyd W9EX motioned to adjourn, Keith AC9S seconded motion
Meeting adjoined at 8:30 P.M.

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.
 
Nets in the Area

Monday 9:00 P.M. 146.730 123.0 PL   Open Net
Tuesday 7:00 P.M. 146.910 Tazewell 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. 442.250 123.0 PL   ARES Open Net
Wednesday Varies 147.100 Trader’s Net follows ARES      Net 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
Mon / Fri 9:00 A.M.(Local) 14.247.5  Displaced Peorians Net
Sunday 8:15 AM Local 1815 kHz 160 m AM net
(Please help me correct this list.  I know it’s not up to date at this time.   Norm N9ZKS)
 
Blomington-Normal Area Repeaters

Freq Callsign Location PL
145.390 N9EZJ Lincoln
145.430 KD9F Gridley 103.5
146.790 K9CYW Bloomington
146.940 W9AML Bloomington
147.015 NX9M Normal 88.5 (open*)
147.150 WD9FTV Bloomington 103.5(open*)
147.345 K9ZM Lincoln
442.700 WB9UUS Normal 107.2 (open**)
443.325 KE9HB Congerville 107.2
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)

The above is the Trivia question of the month. Identify the names that go with the call signs above the window. Also where were the pictures taken?
 
 

SPECIAL NOTE
August Meeting and Picnic
Sunday August 18, 2002
 

SPECIAL NOTE
August Meeting and Picnic
Sunday August 18, 2002
 

Central Illinois Radio Club
August 2002
Newsletter
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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