BVARC, February 18, 2012

Meeting at First St. Bar and Grill at Utica, NE. with 13 members present, 2 guests.

Martin called the meeting to order, minutes read and approved. Treasurer's report: balance $1013.41. We have received our yearly payment of $600.00 from Crossroads GPS, 203 E 9th St., York, NE (Trimble GPS repeater) for their use of tower space at the Utica 440 tower site.

Martin, AG0OM and Mark, WD0AAH put a different duplexer on the 27 repeater. Seems to be working better.

Discussion on Field day; we need to do some pre-planning; which bands to work; make sure all equipment is in working order; we may want a workday for some of these activities. Columbus radio club members are planning to join us for field day this year. The Club's new generators Honda iT 2000's will be used this year. At the present time they are being stored at Bob Naber, KD0XB and Mark Doehling, WD0AAH.

Discussion; on emergency procedure if a disaster occurs. Report your status to net control on the 27 repeater or 27 simplex if the repeater is unresponsive. May also want to monitor the international simplex frequency; 146.52 MHz.

Storm spotter training will be held March 12, at York fair ground, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm. March 26, David City, March 21, Platte Co. (Columbus) court house.

CNARC (Central Nebraska Amateur Radio Club) members are planning on a club lunch at Valentino's in Grand Island at 12:00 noon on February 25. The Caf� is located at 2245 N Webb Rd.

Discussion on placement of additional repeater east of Seward.

Columbus club members reported they have received a grant for placement of UHF & VHF repeaters around Columbus area.

Reminder club dues are due; I'm still missing some renewals.

Motion made to adjourn, seconded and carried.

Gloria Deremer, KA0BOC, Secretary/Treasurer