The sympathies of the MARC members are extended to Bob Moseley WA1ZLF on the passing of his wife, Lois, and to Mike KB1FYH and Carol KB1FYI Guay on the loss of their son, Peter.
After a round of introductions, the more than 52 members and their guests enjoyed a culinary banquet put on by our own chefs Dave K1WJL, John K1VDF and their able staff. An array of fine desserts were provided by many of the attendees.
After the satisfying feast, the business meeting began. The 2002 MARC officers were introduced:
Motion by Joyce N1RMA and second by several to accept into membership Al Cooper K1AMI of Cheshire and Craig Kalley N1ABY of Cheshire
The floor was given over to Rich WA1TRY for the presentation of awards. Rich explained the renowned H.A. (horse’s derriere) Award was returned after several years absence. Rich entertained us with verbal thumbnails of the many candidates for the HA Award throughout the evening.
Certificates and plaques of appreciation were presented for meritorious service during the year.
The evening closed with a 50/50 raffle and a tea-cup raffle. The
tea-cup raffle included an Ornament and Apple Spice Wine donated
by KB1HEW & KB1HEV, CD-ROM Call Book by N1API, and a Surge Protector
and ARRL Hand Book by N1JEO.
Submitted Dan Murphy, W1DMM, Secretary
General -
1. Introductions.
2. Next meeting is on Thursday December 13th. and is the annual holiday
party.
Secretary's Report - Accepted. The Holiday Party showed the incorrect date - should read Thurs. December 13th.
Treasurer's Report - Accepted as presented. End of year audit will be done by incoming (N1GNV) and outgoing treasurers(KE1AY), Tom KB1DSF, and Bob KB1FYL
Contributions -
1. Scholarship Fund - SNET community recognition of N1API,
WX1D, W1DMM, Mrs. Kaiser and Denise Shelar toll usage
2. .KB1HEV 50/50 take to scholarship fund
.
Correspondence -
1. SNET community relations letter and check.
2. Various hamfest flyers.
Station Activities - (N1API)
1. G5RV is up and working.
2. Station worked well during Sweeps Stakes.
3. Amp in shack needs input caps. The finals may be OK but a bit weak.
Nets -
SSB 28.375 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, averaging about 8-10 check-ins.
VHF 147.36R Tuesdays at 7:30 PM, averaging about 7 check-ins.
Castle Craig - (N1API)
1. Some certificate activity. Al's changes in the award program seem
to have had a positive result.
Membership - (N1RMA)
Motion by N1RMA, second by WV2LKM to accept three new members: Bill
KB1GZJ of Meriden, Bill KB1HEW of East Haven, and Jim KB1HEV of Foxon.
Passed unanimously. 85 or 86 members (83-84 paid 2001, 2 life).
Interference and Technical - (W1FD)
1. Nothing new to report
Instruction - (N1JEO).
1. The class started on October 9th. With a VE session on December
4th. About 3 attendees
2. Next VE session on Dec 4th.
3. CW classes started. Runs on Wednesdays 7 PM - 9 PM. About 4 attendees.
Nutmeg Hamfest - (W1KKF)
1. Directors will vote on MARC distribution at Nutfest Annual meeting
in February 2002.
2. Directors, officers, and chairs started planning activities for
October 2002 event.
Candy Store - (K1VDF) Store is open. Cups, hats and patches are available.
Key Klix - (N1RMA) Need for contributing editors and articles.
Club/Contesting Activities
1. November Sweepstakes (CW on 11/3-5 and SSB on 11/17-19) operated
from the club station. Clean sweep made on CW ( Post meeting note: SSB
also made a clean sweep)
2. Upcoming ARRL 10 meter (Dec 9-10), ARRL 160 meter (Dec 1-3) and
January VHF Sweepstakes will be individual participation events - contact
Al N1API if you wish to use the club station. These are Associated Club
events - contact the Secretary if you think you may operate in them.
3. Next 10/10 activity is QSO SSB party in February.
Annual Meeting and Annual Elections
WA1TRY chaired the elections and Ham of the Year / Elmer of the Year
balloting.
1. Slate of officers from 2001 agreed to run Again except Treasurer
KE1AY. John N1GNV threw hat into ring for Treasurer. Nominations open from
the floor
2. Motion by N1RMA second by N1API that nominations for President
be closed. Passed. Motion by N1RMA second by WX1D that all nominations
be closed.
3. Secretary cast one unanimous vote for the slate as presented.
4. 2002 MARC Officers: Pres - Bill W1KKF; Vice Pres - Joel N1JEO; Secretary
- Dan W1DMM; Treasurer - John N1GNV; Station Manager - Al N1API.
5. Ham / Elmer of the Year secret ballots collected. To be announced
at Holiday Party.
6. Directors (W1KKF, WA1TRY, and N1JEO) and managers (WA1ZEK, W1DMM,
and N1GNV) for the Nutfest Alliance agreed to serve again. Reaffirmed
by agreement.
Club Activities
1. The next business meeting (December 13th) is the Annual Holiday
Party at the VFW Hall on Prince Street, Wallingford. Party start time at
7:00 PM Kitchen duties start between 5:30 -6:00 PM.
Miscellaneous -
1. Thanks to Joel N1JEO MARC has its own DNS - MeridenARC.ORG.
2. The results of club insurance reviewed is permanently tabled.
50/50 - KB1HEV
Meeting Adjourned about 21:25
Submitted Dan Murphy, W1DMM, Secretary
General -
1. Introductions.
2. Next meeting on October 25th will be an activity meeting. Topic:
Field trip to the Yale-Bethany Observatory hosted by Bob KB1FYL. Directions
will be forthcoming. The group will assemble and lave from the MARC club
site.
Secretary's Report - Accepted
Treasurer’s Report - Accepted as presented.
Contributions -
1. Scholarship Fund - Nutfest $15.00 from scholarship benefit Tee shirts.
.
Correspondence –
1. None
Station Activities - (N1API)
1. Both operating positions are equipped for CW operation with a straight
key and paddles. Either position can be used with an operators personal
key/keyer if desired.
2. The station PC is limping with a potentially bad power supply/fan.
A backup keyboard is desired - needs older 5 pin DIN connector.
3. A survey/repair team will determine the needs for the G5RV
this Saturday (10/13). Recent Senior Center renovations disrupted
the anchor point for one leg and the twin lead feed is showing its age.
Nets -
SSB 28.375 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, averaging about 8-10 check-ins. Net
continues to be stable.
VHF 147.36R Tuesdays at 7:30 PM, averaging about 7 check-ins.
Castle Craig - (N1API)
1. Some certificate activity. The 10/10 Sprint saw moderate activity.
Membership - (N1RMA)
81 members (79 paid 2001, 2 life).
Interference and Technical - (W1FD)
1. Nothing new to report
Instruction - (N1JEO).
1. The class started on October 9th. With a VE session on December
4th. About 3 attendees
2. Next VE session on Dec 4th.
3. CW classes started. Runs on Wednesdays 7 PM - 9 PM. About 4 attendees.
4. The Nutfest VE session had about 10 applicants resulting in 8 license
upgrades and 6-7 CSCEs.
Nutmeg Hamfest - (W1KKF)
1. Preliminary results a success - bottom line and otherwise.
The paid gate count was slightly down from last year but prepaid
vendor receipts and lower expenses indicate a positive financial event.
2. Final accounting will not be available until some final bills are
in. The Nutfest fiscal year ends in February.
3. Feedback from Riley Hollingsworth, ARRL staffers, most attendees
was very positive.
4. The MARC table yielded $99.10, including $15.00 from scholarship
benefit Tee shirts.
Candy Store - (K1VDF) Store is open. Cups, hats and patches are available.
Key Klix - (N1RMA) Not enough to publish in October.
Club Activities
1. The next business meeting (November 8th) is the Annual meeting for
election of officers and voting for the Elmer of the Year and Ham of the
Year.
2. Nominations will be taken from the floor. W1KKF-Pres, N1JEO-VPres,
W1DMM-Secry, and N1API-Sta Activities have agreed to run again.
3. The Wallingford FD, PD, CD Bucket Brigade gained about $112,000
for those impacted in the September 11th disaster. It was a rewarding experience
for all those involved in the collections.
4. November Sweepstakes (CW on 11/3-5 and SSB on 11/17-19) will be
operated from the club station. We need a SSB schedule coordinator. Operators
(so far) CW-W1KKF, K1VDF, WA1TRY, W1FD, WY1U; SSB-K1LHO, N1API
5. The annual Holiday Party is tentatively scheduled for Dec 12th (pending
confirmation of hall). Motion by W1DMM second by K1LHO for N1GNV to
use the opportunity to solicit new members with a not to exceed $50.00
mailing to attend and join MARC. Passed Motion by N1GNV
second by KB1DSF for WA1TRY to put together a significant award program
not to exceed $100.00. Passed.
6. JOTA is Saturday October 20th. There is no planned local camporee,
MARC will be opened from 1200 to 1500 for local Scouts if they tell us
ahead of time.
Miscellaneous -
1. Bob Hagen has been advocate of the US Flag on West Peak for many
years. He is looking for a winter stand-in with the Meriden Town Council
while he is in Florida.
2. The results of club insurance is tabled.
50/50 - N1LEZ
Meeting Adjourned about 20:55
Submitted Dan Murphy, W1DMM, Secretary
General -
1. Introductions.
2. Next meeting on September 27th will be an activity meeting. Topic
Ed Hare W1RFI from the ARRL
Secretary's Report - In general, accepted as presented and printed on the web and Key Klix.
Treasurer’s Report - All assets as of Sept 12th. Accepted as presented.
Contributions -
Scholarship Fund - SNET community recognition of N1API, Mrs Victor
Kaiser, Denise Shelar, and W1DMM toll usage. KB1DWP - 50/50 agglomeration.
N1GNV reimbursement of FD pins expenses.
Correspondence –
1. Thank You to K1VDZ for donation of pubs and PL-259s
2. Various and miscellaneous flyers.
Station Activities - (N1API)
1. See September KK for detailed report.
2. Old PC keyboards - with older style 5 pin DIN -needed as backup.
These are more RFI free.
3. Motion by KA1IXG second by N1GNV to reimburse $50.00 for various
miscellaneous expenses in the shack. Passed
Nets -
SSB 28.375 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, averaging about 10 check-ins. Net continues
to be stable.
VHF 147.36R Tuesdays at 7:30 PM, averaging about 6 check-ins.
Castle Craig - (N1API)
1. Some certificate upgrades. Conditions are not the best.
Membership - (N1RMA) No report or changes
81 members (79 paid 2001, 2 life).
Interference and Technical - (W1FD)
1. Nothing new
Instruction - (N1JEO).
1. The class starts on October 9th. With a VE session on December 4th.
Time 7 PM
2. Next VE sessions on Oct 7th. At the hamfest and Dec 4th.
3. Need VEs for the Hamfest. Contact Joel N1JEO or Don KE1AY.
4. CW classes to start early in September on Tuesdays. Every first
& third Tuesday
Nutmeg Hamfest - (W1KKF)
1. All is on schedule
2. Need volunteers for the gate, vendor helpers, VEs, and the club
table
LHARC - (KB1EEN & KB1ETB) Tabled indefinitely.
Candy Store - (K1VDF) Store is open. Cups, hats and patches are available.
Key Klix - (N1RMA) No report.
Club Activities
1. Wallingford Foot Race communication coverage on October 6th. Meet
at MARC about 8:30 AM for info and assignments. Coverage will last until
noon or so. Contact WA1TRY for more info and to volunteer.
Miscellaneous -
1. No items
50/50 - KB1DWP
Meeting Adjourned about 20:32
Submitted Dan Murphy, W1DMM, Secretary
General -
1. Introductions.
2. Next meeting on August 23rd will be an activity meeting. Topic TBA..
Secretary's Report - Generally accepted as presented and printed on the web and Key Klix. New members Bill KI7CV (Adv) and Shirley KC7SAF (Tech) Whiteside are residents of Meriden
Treasurer’s Report - Accepted as presented.
Contributions -
1. Scholarship Fund - WA1TRY 50/50 rake in.
Correspondence –
1. Condolence thank you notes from the family of Joe Bartscherer
2. Various and miscellaneous flyers.
Station Activities - (N1API)
1. Only the beam is available for both transceivers. The GR5V will
be reconnected when the weather is more fit for humans to work.
2. An inventory of all equipment is in progress for legal and insurance
purposes. Equipment will be marked as to owner; MARC, CD, loaner,
etc.
Nets -
SSB 28.375 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, averaging about 10 check-ins. Net continues
to be stable.
VHF 147.36R Tuesdays at 7:30 PM, averaging about 3-4 check-ins.
Castle Craig - (N1API)
1. The convention in Worcester was a success. 96 signed in at
Castle Craig table (of 225+/- attendees). Many new and upgraded
certificates.
2. Next !0/10 QSO party is first full weekend in August. SSB (August
4 & 5)
Membership - (N1RMA)
81 members (79 paid 2001, 2 life).
Interference and Technical - (W1FD)
1. The "Noise Locator" antenna is in the final stages of construction..
Instruction - (N1JEO).
1. The class starts on October 9th. With a VE session on December 4th.
2. Next VE sessions on Oct 7th. At the hamfest and Dec 4th.
3. Need VEs for the Hamfest. Contact Joel N1JEO or Don KE1AY.
4. CW classes to start early in September on Tuesdays. Contact Joel
for details
Nutmeg Hamfest - (W1KKF)
1. All is on schedule
2. Need volunteers for the gate, vendor helpers, VEs, and the club
table
LHARC - (KB1EEN & KB1ETB) Tabled until September when school returns.
Candy Store - (K1VDF) Store is open. Cups, hats and patches are available.
Key Klix - (N1RMA) Smooth running.
Club Activities
1. Fox Hunt was enjoyed by several club teams and demonstrated a large
variety of DF antennas and techniques. Several teams captured the
bunny, one captured Duchess Diner, and one invaded Arizona. (See the August
KK article for details).
2. The submitted SS-SSB scores claimed a clean sweep, but the
printed QST results disagreed. It was found, after many communiqués
with the League, comparisons with other submitted logs - the ARRL threw
out 33 QSOs and penalized another nine for a new total of 269 QSOs vs.
311 submitted. Included in the lost QSOs were three sections claimed. Lesson
learned: ACCURATE LOGS ARE MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER.
Miscellaneous -
1. Donation to QSL.NET was released.
2. WA1TRY clarified a position dealing with public communications events
- road races, etc. "If a participant requests, an ambulance [vs. on-site
EMT] will be dispatched. The request will be forwarded to the event control."
3. WA1TRY also queried the ARRL as to any legal conflicts with MARC’s
participation in these events. The answer was NO. MARC participates as
a non remunerated health and welfare communicator to the event (road race,
bike race, parade, etc) and is not a party to the commercial aspects
of concessions, entrance fees, prizes, etc.
4. ARRL offers liability insurance for 3rd parties (guests and visitors)
at MARC functions for $350 per year. N1GNV investigating other
options.
5. Field Day photos are available from WAA1TRY, WY1U, and others.
50/50 - WA1TRY
Meeting Adjourned about 20:40
Submitted Dan Murphy, W1DMM, Secretary
General -
1. Introductions. None required
2. Next meeting on July 26th will be an activity meeting. The first
- in a long time - Fox Hunt.
Secretary's Report - Accepted as presented and printed on the web and Key Klix.
Treasurer’s Report - Accepted as presented.
Contributions - 1. Scholarship Fund - KB1DSF 50/50 rake in.
Correspondence – 1. Various and miscellaneous.
Station Activities - (N1API) 1. See Al’s article in the June issue of Key Klix.
Nets -
SSB 28.375 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, averaging about 10 check-ins. Net continues
to be stable.
VHF 147.36R Tuesdays at 7:30 PM, averaging about 5-6 check-ins.
Castle Craig - (N1API)
1. The new certificates are printed
2. Castle Craig CM - Al - will be manning a booth at the 10/10 convention
in Worcester..
3. Next !0/10 QSO party is first full weekend in August. SSB (August
4 & 5)
Membership - (N1RMA) Several applications were received as a result
of a "New Members" flyer mailed to hams in the Central Connecticut area.
Motion
by K1LHO second by WA1TRY to reimburse N1GNV $43.00 mailing cost. Passed.
Motion by N1GNV second by K1LHO to accept Bill KI7CV (Adv) and Shirley
KC7SAF (Tech) Whiteside of Southington, Steve Tripp K1IIG (Gen’l) Wallingford,
Jack Pike K1OI (Extra) of Wallingford, Jim Nemeth KA1JSA (Genl) of Meriden,
and Andy Purchia N1XXU (Adv) of Meriden. Passed unanimously.
81 members (79 paid 2001, 2 life).
Interference and Technical - (W1FD)
1. W1FD brought in the "Noise Locator" he constructed. Generated a
lot of discussion.
Instruction - (N1JEO).
1. The class starts on October 9th. With a VE session on December 4th.
2. Next VE sessions on Oct 7th. At the hamfest and Dec 4th.
3. Need VEs for the Hamfest. Contact Joel N1JEO or Don KE1AY.
4. CW classes to start early in September on Tuesdays. Contact Joel
for details
Nutmeg Hamfest - (W1KKF)
1. Nothing new. All is on schedule
2. Need volunteers for the gate, vendor helpers, Ves, and the club
table
LHARC - (KB1EEN & KB1ETB) Tabled until September when school returns.
Candy Store - (K1VDF) Store is open. Cups, hats and patches are available.
Key Klix - (N1RMA) Smooth running.
Field Day - Preliminary results (In case you missed it -it is over)
Preliminary scores (past scores are on the web at http://w3.nai.net/~dmurphymarc/fdscores.htm
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1. Food tent repairs tabled for now. We may be able to get a newer used
tent at end of summer season for about the same cost.
Miscellaneous -
1. Donation to QSL.NET still being held until there is verification
of QSL.NET viability.
2. ARRL offers liability insurance for 3rd parties (guests
and visitors) at MARC functions for $350 per year. N1GNV investigating
other options.
50/50 - KB1DSF
Meeting Adjourned about 21:05
Submitted Dan Murphy, KA1SZP, Secretary
General -
1. Introductions.
2. Next meeting one will be a week early to accommodate Field Day on
June 21st to load the FD truck.
3. Fox Hunt is scheduled for the July activity and will start early
AT 7:15 PM
Secretary's Report - The May minutes are corrected to reflect the withdrawal of the motion to fund Fox Hunt prize(s). A donation of technical pubs will be used instead. The May 2001 minutes are available and accepted as corrected.
Treasurer’s Report - Accepted as presented.
Contributions -
1. Scholarship Fund - ARRL in memory of N1GNV’s father, MARC in memory
of N1GNV’s father, SNET community recognition of N1API, N1YGL, and
KA1SZP toll usage
2. MARC - Keyer for Shack by ????, dozen Araucanas .eggs for 50-50
by N1WKT
Correspondence –
1. Various and miscellaneous.
Station Activities - (N1API)
1. Al and Rich have been working on a number of projects. Al has a
detailed report in the June 2001 issue of Key Klix.
Nets -
SSB 28.375 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, averaging about 10 check-ins. Net continues
to be stable.
VHF 147.36R Tuesdays at 7:30 PM, averaging about 5-6 check-ins.
Castle Craig - (N1API)
1. Al has announced the Castle Craig Bonus Programs on the 10/10 reflector.
2. Next !0/10 QSO party is first full weekend in August. SSB
Membership - (N1RMA) Motion by N1GNV second by N1YGL to accept Joe Rish KB1GWP Technician from Wallingford. Passed unanimously. 75 members (73 paid 2001, 2 life).
Interference and Technical - (W1FD)
1. N1API constructed an MFJ version of the RF interference finder.
Al is now badgering the Power Company to fix their outside plant.
2. W1FD has constructed an RF Finder receiver (136MHz receiver/DF antenna)
as described in the March QST to aid in tracking AC line noise. Antenna
under construction. Aluminum tubing is getting hard to find.
Instruction - (N1JEO).
1. The winter classes ended with six new Techs - all passed.
2. VE session on Tues. May 22nd .yielded six new Techs from the class
and one walk-in new Tech.
Nutmeg Hamfest - (W1KKF)
1. Nothing new. All is on schedule
LHARC - (KB1EEN & KB1ETB) Tabled until September when school returns. Interest at Lyman seems to be limited.
Candy Store - (K1VDF) Store is open. Cups, hats and patches are available.
Key Klix - (N1RMA) Smooth running. June issue has articles on the CW sending program and N1API Club Station Activity report
Field Day -
1. It is all coming together - again - folks.
2. Motion by N1YGL second by W1NFG to repair the food tent up to
$150.00 Passed.
3. We can add up to 300 bonus points (100 each) for up to three non-traditional
demonstration exhibits. Direction Finding is one, others (ie ATV, field
Packet Station, etc) are being investigated.
Miscellaneous -
1. Motion by N1GNV second by K1VDF to donate $50 to QSL.NET (they
support the club and many other ham web pages for gratis), Passed. NOTE:
Donation will be held until there is verification of QSL.NET viability.
2. ARRL offers liability insurance for 3rd parties (guests
and visitors) at MARC functions for $350 per year. N1GNV will
investigate other options.
50/50 – N1JEO Eggs N1LEZ (passed), N1GNV
Meeting Adjourned about 21:00
Submitted Dan Murphy, KA1SZP, Secretary
General -
1. Introductions.
2. Next meeting on May 21st is an activity meeting on a TBD subject.
3. VE session May 22nd after the current Tech class.
Secretary's Report - The April 2001 minutes are available and accepted as presented.
Treasurer’s Report - Accepted as presented
Correspondence –
1. Various and miscellaneous.
Station Activities - (N1API)
1. Not much activity
2. CW program "CW TYPE" loaded on club PC for practice and on-the-air.
Send only.
Nets -
SSB 28.375 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, averaging about 10 check-ins. Net continues
to be stable.
VHF 147.36R Tuesdays at 7:30 PM, averaging about 2-5 check-ins. Need
more to keep this a viable net
Castle Craig - (N1API)
1. Al is printing of new certificates. $32.62 for blanks print cost
to follow.
2. Remember the 10/10 convention is in Worcester in July
3. Next !0/10 QSO party is in August. SSB
Membership - (N1RMA) 73 members (71 paid 2001, 2 life).
Interference and Technical - (W1FD)
1. No new reported problems
2. W1FD has constructed an RF Finder receiver r(136MHz receiver/DF
antenna) as described in the March QST to aid in tracking AC line noise.
Antenna under construction
Instruction - (N1JEO).
1. The winter classes started on Tues. March 20th 7PM-9PM for eight
weeks.
2. VE session to follow class on Tues. May 22nd .
Nutmeg Hamfest - (W1KKF)
1. First batch of flyers printed and out to vendors.
2. The 2001 Nutfest is locked into Sunday, October 7th.
3. Flyers available for distribution at other hamfests (Horse Traders,
etc)
LHARC - (KB1EEN & KB1ETB) No report.
Candy Store - (K1VDF) Store is open. Cups, hats and patches are available.
Key Klix - (N1RMA) Smooth running.
Field Day -
1. Decided to stay with last years format - 2A at Godek’s field
2. Need honchos for : Satellite and VHF station.
3. So far we have: Check with Mr. Godek and solar panels-W1FD, HF/SSB
station-KB1CIW, HF-CW station-W1KKF, Novice/Tech station-K1TDO, Power-WA1TRY,
Potty-K1mkf, Food-N1GNV, PR/Info/Pins-WV2LKM
4. To help or operate, see the honcho
5. HELP needed for set up on Friday and ESPECIALLY breakdown on Sunday.
See W1KKF or JUST SHOW UP
Miscellaneous -
1. The June activity meeting is moved up a week to June 21st. To prepare
for Field Day
2. The July activity on July 26th is a T-Hunt (Fox hunt, bunny hunt,
DF exercise, etc) with prizes. Motion by WV2LKM second by N1RMA for
up to $50 in prizes. Passed
50/50 – Missed it again
Meeting Adjourned about 20:45
Submitted Dan Murphy, KA1SZP, Secretary
General -
1. Introductions.
2. Next meeting on April 26th is an activity meeting on soldering
techniques.
3. VE session May 22nd after the current Tech class.
Secretary's Report - The March 2001 minutes are available and accepted as presented.
Treasurer’s Report - All assets as of March 24th accepted as read
Correspondence –
1. Various and miscellaneous.
Station Activities - (N1API)
1. G5RV needs outside work. Will do when weather gets better.
2. Keyer has arrived. Paddles for second rig will be donated.
3. Need desk mike for 2 meters, also a set of phones for same. Reduce
noise level during CD activity.
Nets -
SSB 28.375 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, averaging about 6-10 check-ins. Net
continues to be stable.
VHF 147.36R Tuesdays at 7:30 PM, averaging about 2-4 check-ins. Need
more to keep this a viable net
Castle Craig - (N1API)
1. Al has researched the printing of new certificates. Motion by
KA1SZP second by N1GNV to proceed in a reprint of certificates up to $75.00
(Al estimates $26.56 plus S&R plus school print charge). Motion passed.
Membership - (N1RMA) Motion by N1RMA second by N1API to accept new member Mohamed Saadi (no call) from New Haven. Passed unanimously. 73 members (71 paid 2001, 2 life).
Interference and Technical - (W1FD)
1. No new reported problems
2. W1FD is constructing an RF Finder (136MHz receiver/DF antenna) as
described in the March QST to aid in tracking AC line noise.
Instruction - (N1JEO).
1. The winter classes started on Tues. March 20th 7PM-9PM for eight
weeks.
2. VE session to follow class on Tues. May 22nd .
Nutmeg Hamfest - (W1KKF)
1. Moving along on schedule. First batch of flyers printed and out
to vendors.
2. The 2001 Nutfest is locked into Sunday, October 7th.
3. Keynote speaker Riley Hollingsworth FCC Special Counsel. Others
in progress
LHARC - (KB1EEN & KB1ETB) No report.
Candy Store - (K1VDF) Store is open. Cups, hats and patches are available.
Key Klix - (N1RMA) Smooth running.
Field Day - Decided to stay with last years format - 2A at Godek’s field
Setup KB1DSF, WV2LKM, N1YGL. Food: N1GNV. Novice station: K1TDO. Solar
Panels W1FD
Miscellaneous -
1. Trinity College and CPTV presented a "Science Expo" with a radio
booth by NARC - MARC aided manning the booth. Volunteer report was generally
OK as a support volunteer activity if individuals are willing.
2. Need GOTAP Elmers in Kennsington and Middletown. See Conrad K1EC
if you are willing.
50/50 – KB1DSF
Meeting Adjourned about 20:40
Submitted Dan Murphy, KA1SZP, Secretary
General -
1. Introductions.
2. Next meeting on March 22nd.is an activity meeting on Digital Modes
demonstration.
3. Mark K1MKF is collecting for ARRL Field Day tee shirts. Cost $11.20.
Eight have signed up - contact Mark
4. VE sessions March 15th and May 15th after the current Tech class.
5. Ed N1WKT donated a dozen of his famous Arucana eggs
Secretary's Report - The February 2001 minutes are available and accepted as presented.
Treasurer’s Report - No report.
Correspondence –
1. None.
Station Activities - (N1API)
1. WA1TRY has been busy, busy, busy house cleaning and some minor repairs.
The Straight key base has been repaired.
2. Keyer on order. Paddles also needed for second rig, but discussion
tabled as most ops bring their own.
Nets -
SSB 28.375 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, averaging about 6-10 check-ins. Up
& down but still holding
VHF 147.36R Tuesdays at 7:30 PM, averaging about 2-4 check-ins. Need
more to keep this a viable net
Castle Craig - (N1API)
1. The 10-10 international has seen some hard times. President Tom
Henderson, K4CIH is SK and VP Chuck W6YLJ is on the disable list.
(Post meeting note W6YLJ is serving as president of 10-10)
2. Al is still gathering info on the future source of Castle Craig
certificates.
Membership - (N1RMA) 70 members (68 paid 2001, 2 life). No new applications. Discussion about putting the application on the MARC web page. Will require a PDF conversion. Will eventually be done
Interference and Technical - (W1FD)
1. No new reported problems
2. W1FD will construct an RF Finder (136MHz receiver/DF antenna) as
described in the March QST to aid in tracking AC line noise Cost is $29.95
Instruction - (N1JEO).
1. Next VE session Thurs. March 15th.
2. The winter classes will start on Tues. March 20th 7PM-9PM for eight
weeks.
3. VE session to follow class on Tues. May 15th .
4. Home brew class on Regenerative Receiver. A couple are near completion,
another is still under construction
Nutmeg Hamfest - (W1KKF)
1. Moving along on schedule. Flyers in printing.
2. The 2001 Nutfest is locked into Sunday, October 7th.
3. Keynote speaker Riley Hollingsworth FCC Special Counsel. Others
in progress
LHARC - (KB1EEN & KB1ETB) No report WA1TRY will liaise
Candy Store - (K1VDF) Store is open. Cups, hats and patches are available.
Key Klix - (N1RMA) Smooth running.
Field Day - It is approaching in June. New rules are available. Do we operate as 2A or 1A or something else? Few to none Tech Pluses in MARC almost preclude a Novice station and may restrict the opportunities as a 2A station.
Miscellaneous -
1. Trinity College and CPTV is presenting a "Family Science Expo" aimed
at the K-12 set on March 22nd. through March 25th. The theme is "2001 Science
of Communications". Booth volunteers: K1LHO, KA1SZP, N1JEO, W1FD, KB1CIW,
N1YGL.
50/50 – W1FD, Eggs N1JEO
Meeting Adjourned about 21:00
Submitted Dan Murphy, KA1SZP, Secretary
General -
1. Introductions.
2. Next meeting on February 22nd.is an activity meeting on Digital
Modes demonstration.
3. November mugs are in - and mostly distributed. Pins are sure to
follow.
Secretary's Report - The January 2001 minutes is available and accepted as presented.
Treasurer’s Report - The Treasurer is basking in the Florida sunshine.
No report available
The bulk of the Scholarship funds are in a CD.
Correspondence –
1. Various Flyers.
Station Activities - (N1API)
1. Log program CT is now programmed with the DX cluster. This
runs under a DOS (not Windows) prompt. See N1API for instructions.
2. Two new keyers for the other rig were discussed. Logikey (W1KKF)
and MFJ 493 (N1API). Both were similar in price ($129.95), memory size
and memory quantity, variable send speed, dot/dash variation, QSK adjustment,
sequential QSO number. Each had some additional cost for cable package
and power warts. Differences were mostly in keyer layout, memory loading,
and user comfort in operation. A hand ballot was requested by W1KKF.
MFJ-9, Logikey-6. Motion by N1API second by N1YGL to purchase the MFJ keyer.
Passed.
Nets -
SSB 28.375 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, averaging about 6-10 check-ins. Up
& down but still holding
VHF 147.36R Tuesdays at 7:30 PM, averaging about 2-4 check-ins.
Bob KB1CIW is looking into coupling the VHF with the Skywarn net on
145.29R on Wed or Thurs. More to follow.
Castle Craig - (N1API)
1. The 10/10 SSB QSO party was February 3-4. If you submit a log, mark
it associated with the Castle Craig Chapter.
2. Al is still gathering info on the future source of Castle Craig
certificates.
Membership - (N1RMA) 61 members (59 paid 2001, 2 life). No new applications
Interference and Technical - (W1FD) No new reported problems
Instruction - (N1JEO).
1. Next VE session Thurs. March 15th.
2. The winter classes will start on Tues. March 20th 7PM-9PM for eight
weeks.
3. VE session to follow class on Tues. May 15th .
4. Code practice is a separate option
5. Home brew class on Feb. 20th at 7 PM. Regenerative Receiver.
Nutmeg Hamfest - (W1KKF)
1. Board of Directors approved the new rates. Gate $7.00, Inside table
$30.00.
2. The 2001 Nutfest is locked into Sunday, October 7th.
3. Department coordinators: Event Coordinator-W1KKF; Treasurer/Gate-N1JEO;
VE Session-AA1DO; Convention forums-KA1SZP; Publicity/Press Relations-WA1TRY;
Vendors-WA1ZEK.
4. GET INVOLVED. Contact any of the above
5. Keynote speaker Riley Hollingsworth FCC Special Counsel.
LHARC - (KB1EEN & KB1ETB)
1. KB1CIW reported that LHARC will participate in the School Round
Up.
2. Lyman Hall administration is looking for some assurance any antenna
system is safe (bullet proof). Also installers are needed to erect a G5RV
at LH.
Candy Store - (K1VDF) Store is open. Cups, hats and patches are available.
Key Klix - (N1RMA) No report, but the January issue was distributed on time.
Miscellaneous -
1. Bob KB1CIW is looking for activity night ideas. Or better, presenters.
GET INVOLVED.
2. KA1SZP applied to SNET to join there charitable donation plan. See
January Key Klix for details. Motion by KA1SZP second by K1MKF that
100% of donations be directed to the scholarship fund. Passed.
3. N1API volunteered the MARC Secretary to develop a "Welcome Aboard"
package for new and prospective members. Still in progress.
4. Trinity College and CPTV is presenting a "Family Science Expo" aimed
at the K-12 set on March 22nd. through March 25th. The theme is "2001 Science
of Communications". Booth volunteers: K1LHO, KA1SZP, N1JEO, W1KKF, W1FD,
KB1CIW, N1YGL.
50/50 – N1LEZ
Meeting Adjourned 21:00
Submitted Dan Murphy, KA1SZP, Secretary
General -
1. Introductions.
2. Next meeting on January 25th is an activity meeting with a technical
presentation by a secret presenter.
3. N.E. ARRL Division Conference this weekend (1/13) No takers for
the free lunch.
4. Ed N1WKT donated another dozen of his famous Araucana chicken eggs
- a variety of pastel colors - to the evening 50/50. See the May 2000 minutes
for a description.
Secretary's Report - The November and December 2000 minutes are available and accepted as presented.
Treasurer’s Report - Was accepted as presented
Correspondence –
1. Various Flyers.
Station Activities - (N1API)
1. 2001 Call Book is on the shack PC
2. See Al’s report in Key Klix for many additional details.
3. New keyer for the other rig was discussed. Tabled until more information
is available.
Nets -
SSB 28.375 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, averaging about 8-10 check-ins. Up
& down with holiday season
VHF 147.36R Tuesdays at 7:30 PM, averaging about 4 check-ins.
Castle Craig - (N1API)
1. Next 10/10 SSB QSO party is February 3-4. The club station will
be available. See Al
2. Since the paper certificate stock is depleting. Al had some suggestions
and asked for some feedback. Most likely; if all the certs. can be scanned
into a file (PDF) preferred, they can be e-mailed to recipients - this
seems to be the trend in a majority of these chapter award programs. Existing
paper stock may be reserved for MARC members who are also Castle Craig
members.
Membership - (N1RMA) Motion by N1API, second by K1LHO, to accept new members Mike Camarata KB1FYG of Wallingford and Mark Mokoski WA1ZEK of Higganum. Passed. 57 members (55 paid 2001, 2 life).
Interference and Technical - (W1FD) No new reported problems
Instruction - (N1JEO).
1. Next VE session Thurs. March 15th.
2. The winter classes will start on Tues. March 20th 7PM-9PM for eight
weeks.
3. VE session to follow class on Tues. May 15th .
Nutmeg Hamfest - (W1KKF)
1. Middlesex ARS has opted to drop from the Nutmeg Hamfest Alliance.
MARC, after some Alliance bylaw changes, is the sole member of the Alliance.
The distribution of Alliance assets is 1/3 Alliance, 1/3 MARC, and 1/3
MARS.
2. The new (2001) Alliance board stated that a fee increase would be
necessary if the 2001 event had any hope in taking place. Motion by
N1API second by K1LHO that MARC recommends the Alliance proceeds with the
2001 event based on the BoD recommended rates. Passed unanimous. Continued
discussions on the future of the Hamfest.
3. Motion by N1GNV second by K1LHO that the MARC distribution of
the Alliance assets remain with the Alliance for use as seed funds (a loan)
for the 2001 event. Passed.
4. Chairs are needed for the 2001 event in the area of Vendors, Convention
Speakers, and the VE arrangements.
LHARC - (KB1EEN & KB1ETB) No Report.
Candy Store - (K1VDF) Store is open. Cups, hats and patches are available.
Key Klix - (N1RMA) No report, but the January issue was distributed on time.
Miscellaneous -
1. The Scholarship Committee had a presentation by an Investment Advisor.
Changes to the Scholarship Guidelines will be published when the typing
is complete.
2. KA1SZP will put information together on "How to donate to MARC and/or
The Scholarship Fund" in the near future
3. N1API volunteered the MARC Secretary to develop a "Welcome Aboard"
package for new and prospective members
4. GOTAP program chair K1EC had four new hams that needed an "Elmer"
call. Mike K1LHO will call. Conrad will write a piece for Key Klix to refresh
memories on GOTAP.
50/50 – KB1FYL; Eggs KA1SZP
Meeting Adjourned 21:08
Submitted Dan Murphy, KA1SZP, Secretary