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After a round of introductions, the 45 to 50 members and their guests enjoyed a culinary banquet put on by our own chefs Bob KB1FYL, 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 at 8:15 PM. Bill recognized our guest: Ernie Director of the Wallingfor Civil Preparedness organization The 2003 MARC officers were introduced:
Motion by John N1GNV and second by W1DMM to accept into membership Chuck N1KGY Motion passed
With the official business completed, Bill recognized to Rich WA1TRY and flung the gavel his way for the presentation of awards. Rich explained the renowned H.A. (horse’s caudal appendage) Award and 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.
Submitted Dan Murphy, W1DMM, Secretary
General -
1. Introductions.
2. Next meeting is on Thursday December 12th, the annual holiday party.
3. Next VE session is December 10th at 7:00 PM.
Secretary's Report - Accepted as read and presented.
Treasurer’s Report -
1. Accepted as presented. Bob KB1FYL and Tom KB1DSF along with the
current Treasurer (N1GNV) will audit the fiscal records in accordance with
the by-laws.
2. Based on current funds and projected 2003 budget that $300 be transferred
to the scholarship fund and that the annual dues be raised to $25/year
3. Motion by W1DMM with a second by N1RMA to increase dues to $25.
After intense discussion, Motion defeated
4. Motion by N1API second by W1FD for MARC to contribute $300 to
the Scholarship Fund. Motion passed.
Contributions - Scholarship donations - $25 Mark WA1ZEK, 50/50 rake
in Tom KB1DSF
.
Correspondence –
1. Various flyers
2. Vendor catalogues.
Station Activities - (N1API)
1. Antenna patch panelis complete, need to dress the cables.
2. The beam rotor is sluggish, needs some TLC and preventive
maintenance.
3. Paining party for the first floor of the CD building. See
Rich WA1TRY. November 23rd at 9 AM.
Nets -
SSB 28.375 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, averaging about 12 +/- check-ins.
VHF 147.36R Tuesdays at 7:30 PM, averaging about 8-9 check-ins. Please
use standard repeater protocols.
CW 28.275 Mondays at 8 PM, 3 check-ins. We need a regular net control
on the CW net.
Castle Craig - (N1API)
1. Al N1API announced the December Castle Craig special. He will post
the rules on the e-mail reflector.
2. N1XXU and N1YGL were presented with their Castle Craig certificates.
3. Next 10/10 Phone QSO party is in February.
Membership - (N1RMA)
Motion by N1RMA, second by several to accept new members :Greg
Wasko KA1WCP of Cheshire, Jonathan Winslow KB1HCC of Meriden, Art
Fregeau K1WMQ of North Haven, Jamie Rivers KB1IZM of North Haven, Dan Couture
KB1IXN of Meriden and Craig Roser KB1INX of Hamden. Passed unanimously.
After new member vote, 96 members (94 paid, 2 life).
Interference and Technical - (W1FD)
1. See Frank W1FD or Bob WA1ZLFfor RFI help. They are experts at it.
Instruction - (N1JEO).
1. New Tech class has started. Tuesdays October 15th til December 3rd.
2. Next VE session on scheduled for Nutfest and Tues December 10th.
3. Many MARC members have availed themselves of the free (to CT hams)
EmComm EC-1 course offered by the ARRL. If you are a successful graduate
of any of the ARRL on-line courses, please contact me (W1DMM) so
I may add your name to the scroll. Congratulations to:
· Tim WY1U · Andy N1XXU. · Chris WA1VXM ·
Bill KB1HEW
· Dan W1DMM. · Bob KE1AU ·
Nutmeg Hamfest - (W1KKF)
1. The preliminary results indicate a positive return.
2. The Alliance fiscal year ends in Feb 2003. The Board will determine
any distributions at that time.
3. Final accounting of MARC consignment table remains open.
Candy Store - (K1VDF) Store is open. Cups, hats and patches are available. Jackets are in and distributed.
Key Klix - (WA1TRY)
1. Rich is updating his PC with software to go to press.
2. Need for contributing authors and articles.
Club/Contesting Activities
1. Sweep Stakes - CW missed a sweep by two NNY and NL. Great turnout
and attempt, now the phone guys have to match the effort. See Mark K1MKF
for phone time slots
2. Cub Scout demo on December 20th. W1FD. N1XXU, and WA1ZLF will be
at MARC. W1DMM will man home station to “guarantee” at least one
QSO.
3. Discussions under way for a public service booth at the Celebrate
Wallingford event in October 2003 ( we have been providing road race
coverage for several years)
4. Repair of the FD food tent still in progress
5. Painting party for the first floor scheduled for Sat November 23rd
at 9 AM.
EmComm -
Civil Preparedness/ARES/EmComm activities have increased of late. A
monthly meeting will be established- probably the first Thurs of the month
– The next is December 5th. Guest speaker will be Don Izzo N1HAX
Annual Meeting -
The November business meeting is the Annual Meeting per our bylaws.
K1VDF took the floor as teller. The current officer slate has agreed
to run again. Additional nominations were opened, N1RMA nominated for VP
- declined, nominations closed. Motion that the Secretary cast one unanimous
vote for the nominees, Passed. Slate elected unanimously.
The reelected 2003 officers are:
Elmer/Ham of the Year -
Secret ballots were collected for the Ham of the Year and Elmer of
the Year. Results and presentation to be made at December Holiday Party.
50/50 - KB1DSF
Meeting Adjourned about 21:30
Submitted Dan Murphy, W1DMM, Secretary
General -
1. Introductions.
2. Next meeting is on Thursday October 24th. An activity meeting, the
subject TBD.
Secretary's Report - Accepted as read and presented.
Treasurer’s Report - Accepted as presented.
Contributions -
.
Correspondence –
1. ARRL Contest survey
2. Vendor catalogues.
Station Activities - (N1API)
1. Not much.
2. Looking for a paining party and date for the first floor of the
CD building. See Rich WA1TRY. Possible dates November 23-24th.
Nets -
SSB 28.375 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, averaging about 8-10 check-ins. Slipped
a bit
VHF 147.36R Tuesdays at 7:30 PM, averaging about 7-8 check-ins.
CW 28.275 Mondays at 8 PM, 4 check-ins.
Castle Craig - (N1API)
1. Good response to certificate upgrades and new members.
2. Push for QSO party participation - Feb and Aug for SSB; May and
Nov for CW . If you are active - submit your logs and mark for Castle Craig
Chapter, if not active - Try It You’ll Like It. Castle Craig is our chapter
and we should be able to move up the list a few notches
Membership - (N1RMA)
Motion by N1YGL, second by several N1GNV to accept new member :Luke
KA1SE of Wallingford Passed unanimously. After new member vote,
90 members (88 paid 2002, 2 life).
Interference and Technical - (W1FD)
1. Frank W1FD, Bob WA1ZLF, and Don W1NFG are putting together a report
for Elim Park management.
2. Al N1API continues to work with CL&P to correct problems in
his area.
Instruction - (N1JEO).
1. New Tech class to start after the Nutfest. Tuesdays October 15th
til December 3rd.
2. Next VE session on scheduled for Nutfest and Tues December 10th.
3. Many MARC members have availed themselves of the free (to CT hams)
EmComm EC-1 course offered by the ARRL. If you are a successful graduate
of any of the ARRL on-line courses, please contact me (W1DMM) so
I may add your name to the scroll. Congratulations to:
· Tim WY1U
· Dan W1DMM.
Nutmeg Hamfest - (W1KKF)
1. Great Expectations !!!!!
Candy Store - (K1VDF) Store is open. Cups, hats and patches are available. Jackets are in.
Key Klix - (WA1TRY)
1. Joyce N1RMA has decided to retire as Editor-in-Chief. MARC kudos
are extended to you for keeping this line of communications at the highest
level.
2. Rich WA1TRY has stepped up to take over as the new (returning)
Editor.
3. Need for contributing authors and articles.
4.
Club/Contesting Activities
1. JOTA is October 19th. The local BSA council is nnot holding any
jamboree activities that weekend. MARC is available if a local troop shows
an interest.
2. November Sweepstakes (CW 11/2-4, SSB 11/16-18) is both a club and
individual event. Contact Bill W1KKF for CW or ??? for SSB coordination
of times for club ops. We need a coordinator for SSB.
3. Sweepstakes is also an associated club event. Mark your logs as
“Meriden ARC” in the associated club space and let Dan W1DMM know to be
able submit ‘valid’ MARC members
4. Bob KB1CIW asked for suggestions for upcoming activities. Some are:
Contesting and CW operaaation.
5. The Wallingford Road Race had about 140+ and 12+ MARC communicators.
Thanks for your help.
6. The annual Holiday Party will be December 12th. (target date). Food
Chief Chef Bob KB1FYL - mess cooks W1DMM, N1GNV, other????s. Award coordinator
Rich WA1TRY. Motion by N1API second by KB1DGF for $100 for awards. Passed.
Annual Meeting -
The November 14th. business meeting is the Annual Meeting per our bylaws.
The current officer slate has agreed to run again. Additional nominations
wil be accepted in November.
Elmer/Ham of the Year -
The Annual Meeting is also he time to cast your ballot for Elmer and
Ham of the Year Awards. Think about your choices for these prestigious
Awards.
Miscellaneous - SET meeting after MARC meeting.
50/50 - KB1FYL
Meeting Adjourned about 20:50
Submitted Dan Murphy, W1DMM, Secretary
General -
1. Introductions.
2. Next meeting is on Thursday September 26th. It will be on Emergency
Preparedness.
3. For those who asked: The August speaker Mike K3RFI, has a
web address of www.rfiservices.info.
4. Thanks to Joyce N1RMA for all those years of providing meeting refreshments.
Bob KB1FYL will now be hosting the coffee urn.
5. The Monday night CW net (28.275 at 8 PM) is intended for those building
their fist skills or listening in to pass their 5 WPM test and upgrade.
All are welcome, but please QRS to the slowest speed.
Secretary's Report - Accepted as read and presented in Key Klix
Treasurer’s Report - Accepted as presented.
Contributions -
1. Scholarship: KB1IDK 50/50 rake-in.
.
Correspondence –
1. QSL cards and World Radio Mag.
Station Activities - (N1API)
1. See September Key Klix for Al’s report.
Nets -
SSB 28.375 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, averaging about 8-12 check-ins.
VHF 147.36R Tuesdays at 7:30 PM, averaging about 7 check-ins.
CW 28.275 Mondays at 8 PM, no report.
Castle Craig - (N1API)
1. Band conditions more down than up. Conditions poor for August QSO
party.
2. Some certificate activity.
Membership - (N1RMA)
Motion by N1GNV, second by several to accept new member :Brian AB1AI
(Brian became a member in July, but because of the post Field Day chaos
we have reaffirmed his acceptance) Passed unanimously. After new member
vote, 88 members (86 paid 2002, 2 life).
Interference and Technical - (W1FD)
1. Frank W1FD, Bob WA1ZLF, and Don W1NFG are really identifying RFI
disturbances at Elim Park - mostly fluorescence lights.
Instruction - (N1JEO).
1. New Tech class to start after the Nutfest. Tuesdays October 15th
til December 3rd.
2. Next VE session on scheduled for Nutfest and Tues December 10th.
3. Many MARC members have availed themselves of the free (to CT hams)
EmComm EC-1 course offered by the ARRL. Congratulations to Tim WY1U for
his completion.
Nutmeg Hamfest - (W1KKF)
1. The last hektic month. All items seem to be running on schedule
and as planned.
Candy Store - (K1VDF) Store is open. Cups, hats and patches are available. Jackets are in.
Key Klix - (N1RMA) Need for contributing editors and articles.
Club/Contesting Activities
1. MARC shack cleanup day. Saturday Sept 21 at 10 AM.
Miscellaneous -
50/50 - KB1IDK
Meeting Adjourned about 20:40
Submitted Dan Murphy, W1DMM, Secretary
Minutes - The minutes were in Key Klix. It was mentioned that the VHF [Field Day] scores were not published in the minutes The minutes stood as corrected.
Treasurer’s Report - Accepted as presented.
Correspondence - Eastern VHF/UHF conference will be held at the Radison in Enfield on October 24 thru 27th. - SBC SNT contributions of $6.80 to the MARC Scholarship fund - Thank You Card from Rich WA1TRY - World Radio Magazine and Rat Shack flyer.
Nets - 8-10 check ins avg on 10 meters, 10-5 check ins on 2 meters.
Station Activities - The shack is getting put back together. Al and Rich are running new coax. The rotor on the tribander needs servicing.
Castle Craig - There was a 10 10 contest this past weekend and 10 meters was open. - 10 10 has increased its dues to $15.00. Al made a motion that we renew now at the old rate. Second by John K1VDF the motion carried. Al will do a Castle Craig special for 25 Parks in Meriden.
Membership - An application was received from Al Cooper of Cheshire. Joel moved to accept, second by Al N1APImotion carried. We now have 86 members.
Interference and Technical - W1FD and WA1ZLF will sniffing out noise at Elim Park tomorrow [Aug. 9]. They can help others who have problems.
Instruction and VE - On Tuesdays at 7:00 pm Joel will be at the shack from the 10th of September to the 8th of October to answer questions. There wil be a VE session at the Hamfest. A new technician class starts Tuesdays from October 15th until early December.
Hamfest - Steve Ford will speak about PSK 31 - Dan Miller will speak about emergency courses. - The division director and section manager will be present.
Candy Store - The store is open. The new jackets will be in in a couple of weeks.
Key Klix - Joyce not present.
Old Business - Bike race was a big success, could have used a couple more hams. We had a few [biker] injuries. We need a different policy for ID for the stations. Al said the cluster is having technical difficulties. KB1CIW said new hams want to ask the old hams questions. Maybe some provision could be made for that.
New Business - Joel said the Field Day pins are in. They are $5.00 each - Sow Code net will be Mondays at 8:00 pm on 28.275 MHz - K1VDF said we need a clean up day for the rooms some cool Saturday in September - WA1TRY said we should help paint downstairs and that maybe we should meet there in the summer - Chris said maybe we should have an ARES net. Chris and Rich will try to pull together an ARES net.
50/50 - Won by Joel N1JEO
Submitted
Bob KB1FYL, Secretary Pro-Tem.
General -
1. Introductions.
Secretary's Report - Accepted.
Treasurer’s Report - Accepted as presented. Net FD food cost about 44.44 (thanks to the “hat” donations – about 100.00). Report accepted as presented
Contributions -
1. K1VDF 50/50 to Scholarship Fund
.
Correspondence –
1. Many QSLs – mostly from FD and the MARC 54th QSO party
Station Activities - (N1API)
1. Shack is being returned to its normal status after Field Day
Nets -
SSB 28.375 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, averaging about 9-11 check-ins.
VHF 147.36R Tuesdays at 7:30 PM, averaging about 7 check-ins.
Castle Craig - (N1API)
1. Castle Craig Plus Award program explained? By N1API.
2. Next 10/10 event is the Summer phone QSO party - August 3-4
Membership - (N1RMA)
Motion to accept new members :Skip Paquette KA1EAJ of Wallingford
and Tony Russo KB1INU of Wallinford. Passed unanimously. After new
members vote, 84 members (82paid 2002, 2 life).
Interference and Technical - (W1FD)
1. Nothing to report
Instruction - (N1JEO).
1. A General License upgrade class scheduled for Sept 10 to Oct 8th
2. A Tech class is scheduled for Oct 15th to Dec 3rd. Class at 7PM
3. Next VE session on scheduled for Nutfest Sun Oct 13th and Tues Dec
10th.
Nutmeg Hamfest - (W1KKF)
1. Featured speaker is Steve Ford WB8IMY on PSK-31
Candy Store - (K1VDF) Store is open. Cups, hats and patches are available. See John K1VDF if you are interested in ordering a club jacket. The order is out.
Key Klix - (N1RMA) Need for contributing editors and articles. Key Klix will not be published in July – editor/publisher is on foreign assignment
Club/Contesting Activities
1. Preliminary FD scores – not official until published in QST
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Full list of historic scores on secratary' web page at MARC
Field Day Scores
Discussion on auto voice keyer and need for more satellite capable
members
Miscellaneous -
1. Rich WA1TRY thanked the membership for the expressions of sympathy
and flowers on the loss of his father.
2. Joel N1JEO has member name tags available for a $2.00 donation to
the Scholarship fund
50/50 – K1VDF
Meeting Adjourned about 21:07
Submitted Dan Murphy, W1DMM, Secretary
http://users.rcn.com/dmurphy.nai/marc/scribe.htm for the MARC Secretary
Page
General -
1. Introductions.
2. Next meeting is on Thursday June 20th. A week earlier than normal,
it will be the prep and loading activity for Field Day.
3. Member Paul Brunelli N1RYO passed away recently
Secretary's Report - Accepted.
Treasurer’s Report - Accepted as presented.
Contributions -
1. Scholarship Fund - SNET community recognition of N1API,
WX1D, W1DMM, Mrs. Kaiser and Denise Shelar toll usage
.
Correspondence –
1. SNET community relations letter and check.
2. Various hamfest flyers.
Station Activities - (N1API)
1. The antenna switch install is in progress.
2. Two new Radio Shack Pro-35 Headsets ($40 each) and adaptors have
been purchased. Also a Kenwood MC-60 mike was found
Nets -
SSB 28.375 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, averaging about 8-12 check-ins.
VHF 147.36R Tuesdays at 7:30 PM, averaging about 7 check-ins.
A slo-speed CW net is being discussed.
Castle Craig - (N1API)
1. Some certificate activity.
2. Next 10/10 event is the Summer phone QSO party - August 3-4
Membership - (N1RMA)
Motion by N1RMA, second by N1GNV to accept new member :Dave Sack
K1DMS of Cheshire. Passed unanimously. After new member vote, 83 members
(81paid 2002, 2 life).
Interference and Technical - (W1FD)
1. Nothing to report
Instruction - (N1JEO).
1. A General License upgrade class is complete.
2. Next VE session on scheduled for Tues, June 18th. Test sessions
begin at 7 PM..
Nutmeg Hamfest - (W1KKF)
1. The first set of flyers are out to vendors, media, and area clubs.
Candy Store - (K1VDF) Store is open. Cups, hats and patches are available. See John K1VDF if you are interested in ordering a club jacket. The order is about to go.
Key Klix - (N1RMA) Need for contributing editors and articles. Key Klix will not be published in July – editor/publisher is on foreign assignment
Club/Contesting Activities
1. The MARC-ARRL Affiliation Special Event was a success. Members operated
from the club station and their home station amassing several dozen QSOs
in a laid back QSO party fashion.
2. Field Day is here again. MARC will again operate as a 2A station
from the Godek Farm. HF/CW-W1KKF, HF/SSB-KB1CIW/N1XXU, VHF-KB1FYL, Pwr-WA1TRY,
Food-N1GNV/W1DMM, Satellite-KB1FYL, GOTA-K1TDO/KB1HEW, Potty-KB1FYL, Info-N1JEO,
Press/PR-WV2LKM, Pins-N1JEO,
Miscellaneous -
1. Rich WA1TRY thanked the membership for the expressions of sympathy
and flowers on the loss of his father.
2. Joel N1JEO has member name tags available for a $2.00 donation to
the Scholarship fund
50/50 – K1TG
Meeting Adjourned about 20:40
Submitted Dan Murphy, W1DMM, Secretary
General -
1. Introductions.
2. Next meeting is on Thursday May 23rd. It will be Mike Tracy of ARRL
on grounding
3. The annual WRA meeting will be Tuesday May 13th.
Secretary's Report - Accepted as read and presented in Key Klix
Treasurer’s Report - All assets as of May 9th. Accepted as presented.
Contributions -
1. N1API donated a call book CD – funds to the Scholarship fund
2. WY1U, W1KKF and K1EC donated their Sweepstakes cup rebates to the
scholarship fund
.
Correspondence –
1. None.
Station Activities - (N1API)
1. DX Cluster has been having some problems
2. Need batteries for shack exit lights
Nets -
SSB 28.375 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, averaging about 8-12 check-ins.
VHF 147.36R Tuesdays at 7:30 PM, averaging about 7 check-ins.
Castle Craig - (N1API)
1. Some certificate activity.
Membership - (N1RMA)
Motion by N1RMA, second by N1API to accept new member Chris Stevens
WA1VSH of Passed unanimously. After new member vote, 82 members (80
paid 2002, 2 life).
Interference and Technical - (W1FD)
1. Nothing new
Instruction - (N1JEO).
1. A General License upgrade class will take place from April 9th to
June 11th. See Joel N1JEO for details.
2. Next VE session on scheduled for Tues, June 18th. Test sessions
begin at 7 PM..
Nutmeg Hamfest - (W1KKF)
1. On schedule Flyers being distributed
Candy Store - (K1VDF) Store is open. Cups, hats and patches are available. See John K1VDF if you are interested in ordering a club jacket. Price $35.00.
Key Klix - (N1RMA) Need for contributing editors and articles.
Club/Contesting Activities
1. Meriden (N1XXU) Discover Day may be an annual event. See April Key
Klix article for details on the 2002 event
2. CPTV Discovery Day was successful
Miscellaneous -
1. Hamfest raffle is a dead item
50/50 – KB1FYL
Meeting Adjourned about 20:25
Submitted Dan Murphy, W1DMM, Secretary
General -
1. Introductions.
2. Next meeting is on Thursday April 25th, and will be an activity
meeting
3. May 25th will be the 55th anniversary of MARC affiliation with ARRL.
Secretary's Report - Accepted.
Treasurer’s Report - All assets as of April 11th. Accepted as presented.
Contributions -
1. KB1DSF purchase of donated US white pages disk – Scholarship Fund
Correspondence –
1. None
Station Activities - (N1API)
1. See Al’s article in the April Key Kliz for full details..
2. Worked on the PC for the packet cluster (thermal fan and internal
modem).
Nets – (K1VDF & KB1CIW)
SSB 28.375 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, averaging about 15-16 check-ins.
VHF 147.36R Tuesdays at 7:30 PM, averaging about 7-9 check-ins.
Castle Craig - (N1API)
1. See article in the April Key Klix
Membership - (N1RMA)
Motion by N1RMA seconded by several to accept Jim Savage KB1IDK
of Wallingford Passed unanimously.
80 members (78 paid 2002, 2 life).
Interference and Technical - (W1FD)
1. W1FD had the Noise Locator with him and mentioned its abilities
to work in a hostile environment.
Instruction - (N1JEO).
1. A General License upgrade class in progress from April 9th to June
11th. See Joel N1JEO for details.
2. Next VE session on scheduled for Tues, June 18th. Test sessions
begin at 7 PM.
Nutmeg Hamfest - (W1KKF)
1. Nutfest date is Sunday, October 13, 2002
2. Club Table will be a “Bring & Buy” (consignment) table for MARC
members and non-members. Rules are being developed
Candy Store - (K1VDF) Store is open. Cups, hats and patches are available. Samples of a club jacket and sweatshirt were available. These would have an embroidered club path plus owner’s name and call. See John K1VDF if you are interested in ordering a club jacket. Price: $35 for the jacket – PREPAY. Sizes up to XXXL
Key Klix - (N1RMA) Need for contributing editors and articles.
Club/Contesting Activities
1. Open house on April 23rd went very well. Next possibility on May
25th for 55th anniversary of MARC – ARRL affiliation.
2. N.E ARRL Director Tom Frenaye K1KI announced a new QSO party – NE
QSO PARTY will be held on May 4th from 16:00 to 23:00 and May 5th from
07:00 to 20:00. Details in May QST and at http://www.neqp.org/. Object
is to get as many of the 67 NE counties on the air.
3. CPTV Science Fair at Conn Expo Center in East Hartford on May 1st
through May 4th. See Joel N1JEO for volunteers.
4. Andy is chairing the Discovery Day radio booth on Wed. April 24th
at Hubbard Park. (part of the Daffodil Festival). Help needed for all or
part of 8 AM to 3 PM. See N1XXU.
5. Field Day is again upon us – that was a fast year. Need set up,
operators, break down, and general support. Honcho’s todate: CW station
– W1KKF, SSB station – KB1CIW, VHF station – KB1FYL, Power – WA1TRY, Satellite
– KB1FYL, Food – N1GNV, Info & PR – WV2LKM, and Potty – KB1FYL.
Miscellaneous -
1. The June activity meeting will be the THIRD Thursday – June 20th
to prepare and load for Field Day.
50/50 – W1DMM
Meeting Adjourned about 21:02
Submitted Dan Murphy, W1DMM, Secretary
General -
1. Introductions.
2. Next meeting is on Thursday March 28th. It will be a talk and demo
on RD airplanes.
3. May 25th will be the 54th anniversary of MARC affiliation with ARRL.
Secretary's Report - Accepted.
Treasurer’s Report - Accepted as presented.
Contributions -
1. New ARRL pub on Antenna Restrictions to the library – N1GNV
2. 50/50 proceeds to scholarship fund – KB1DSF
Correspondence –
1. Sympathy thank you from Joel Curneal and family.
Station Activities - (N1API)
1. Working on antenna switching project.
2. Motion by K1VDF, second by KE1AY to purchase four (4) Radio Shack
headsets (low end costs) plus appropriate ¼ and 1/8 inch adapters
for use in shack at various operating positions – not to exceed $100.00.
Passed.
3. Members were reminded to contact Al N1API if they have any equipment
on loan to or from the club.
4. Club Station will be opened for an Operate and Breakfast morning
on Saturday, March 23rd. See K1MKF or KB1CIW.
Nets – (K1VDF & KB1CIW)
SSB 28.375 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, averaging about 14-18 check-ins.
VHF 147.36R Tuesdays at 7:30 PM, averaging about 8 check-ins.
Castle Craig - (N1API)
1. Some certificate activity. 4-5 Applications and 4-5 certificates
for Castle Craig Plus
Membership - (N1RMA)
73 members (71 paid 2002, 2 life).
Interference and Technical - (W1FD)
1. Nothing new
Instruction - (N1JEO).
1. A General License upgrade class will take place from April 9th to
June 11th. See Joel N1JEO for details.
2. Next VE session on scheduled for Tues, April 2nd and Tues, June
18th. Test sessions begin at 7 PM..
Nutmeg Hamfest - (W1KKF)
1. Nutfest treasurer Joel N1JEO presented a $500.00 check to MARC representing
a distribution from the 2001 event.
2. Andy N1XXU and Bob KB1FYL have agreed to be the vendor coordinator
and outside fleamarket coordinator for the 2002 event, respectively. Welcome
aboard.
3. Some new ideas were discussed that could be run by MARC. A) Bring
& Buy table – a consignment table open to a larger audience and b)
MARC Scholarship raffle for a significant (HF?) rig. Discussion only –
no decision.
Candy Store - (K1VDF) Store is open. Cups, hats and patches are available. Samples of a club jacket and sweatshirt were available. These would have an embroidered club path plus owner’s name and call. See John K1VDF if you are interested in ordering a club jacket. Price approximately $30-35 for the jacket, $26-30 for the sweatshirt.
Key Klix - (N1RMA) Need for contributing editors and articles.
Club/Contesting Activities
1. The February activity meeting celebrating 55 years of MARC was a
success and enjoyed by all attendees.
2. N.E ARRL Director Tom Frenaye K1KI announced a new QSO party – NE
QSO PARTY will be held on May 4th from 16:00 to 23:00 and May 5th from
07:00 to 20:00. Details in May QST and at http://www.neqp.org/. Object
is to get as many of the 67 NE counties on the air.
Miscellaneous -
1. N1GNV will pursue the repairs to the Field Day food tent. (A motion
to fund these repairs up to $150 passed in June 2001)
2. The MARC URL is www.meridenarc.org and the e-mail address is [email protected]
50/50 – KB1DSF
Meeting Adjourned about 20:40
Submitted Dan Murphy, W1DMM, Secretary
General -
1. Introductions.
2. Next meeting is on Thursday February 28th. Ir will be an anniversary
celebration of 55 years of MARC.
3. Joel N1JEO provided a crib sheet for the MARC reflector commands
and procedures.
4. Dan WX1D donated a CD of US white pages. An offering to the scholarship
fund takes it.
Secretary's Report - Accepted. (Thanks to KE1AY for standing in as Acting Secretary).
Treasurer’s Report - Accepted as presented.
Contributions -
1. Scholarship Fund - SNET community recognition of N1API,
WX1D, W1DMM, Mrs. Kaiser and Denise Shelar toll usage
.
Correspondence –
1. SNET community relations letter and check.
2. Various hamfest flyers.
Station Activities - (N1API)
1. There was a discussion on opening the shack for Saturday morning
(once a moth) operations - and a breakfast meeting. See Bob KB1CIW or Mark
N1MKF for details and a possible schedule.
2. Members were reminded that MARC has several pieces of test equipment
available for members. Included are an EMI Noise Locator and an Antenna
Analyzer. See Al N1API.
Nets -
SSB 28.375 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, averaging about 8-12 check-ins.
VHF 147.36R Tuesdays at 7:30 PM, averaging about 7 check-ins.
Castle Craig - (N1API)
1. Some certificate activity.
2. Al noted that MARC members are automatically Castle Craig members
since MARC is the chapter sponser.
Membership - (N1RMA)
Motion by N1RMA, second by WA1OMZ to accept new members :Jim Hillhouse
N1TNX of Meriden, John Pagnano KB1HPY of Wallingford, Ken Stiles WA1UMD
of Westbrook, Kevin Jenson N1KCG of Wallingford, and John Bielinski WA1ZRT
of Wallingford Passed unanimously. After new member vote, 72 members
(70 paid 2002, 2 life).
Interference and Technical - (W1FD)
1. The EMI noise locator is working. A live test was completed at Elim
Park.
2. The Elim Park test found several fluorescence fixture bad. These
were both near and at some distance from the operating location. Aging
components are suspect and may require replacement of the fixture. NB,
After a discussion, it was noted that a pair of .05 mfd or smaller capacitor
between the line and the ballast transformer case may cure the problem.
(These caps present an impedance of several hundred KOhms at 60 Hz
but less than a 1 Ohm at HF frequencies. They will draw an additional 2
ma. or less of line current.)
Instruction - (N1JEO).
1. A General License upgrade class will take place from April 9th to
June 11th. See Joel N1JEO for details.
2. Next VE session on scheduled for Tues, April 2nd and Tues, June
18th. Test sessions begin at 7 PM..
3. CW class has started. Wednesdays 7 PM - 9 PM. About 4 attendees.
Nutmeg Hamfest - (W1KKF)
1. Officers and Board will meet on Feb. 25th to close 2001 fiscal
year and determine any distributions.
2. Directors, officers, and chairs started planning activities for
October 2002 event.
3. Opportunity: Needed two chairpersons for vendor coordination - inside
and outside vendors. See Bill W1KKF.
Candy Store - (K1VDF) Store is open. Cups, hats and patches are available. See John K1VDF if you are interested in ordering a club jacket. Price TBD after quantity is known for bulk order.
Key Klix - (N1RMA) Need for contributing editors and articles.
Club/Contesting Activities
1. January activity meeting featured Ed Hare W1RFI demonstrating his
construction techniques of a 2 meter Yagi while wearing a jacket and tie.
A very enjoyable evening.
2. Upcoming ARRL International DX - SSB (Mar 2-3) will be individual
participation events - contact Al N1API if you wish to use the club station.
This is an Associated Club events - contact the Secretary if you think
you may operate in it.
Miscellaneous -
1. A discussion of old and historic records, mementos and minutes of
MARC - some 55 years of them. Contact Bob KB1CIW or Dan W1DMM if you have
any knowledge of these.
50/50 - W1DMM
Meeting Adjourned about 20:40
Submitted Dan Murphy, W1DMM, Secretary
January 10, 2002
The business meeting was called to order at 1939 with approximately 24 people in attendance. A quorum was present. Dan W1DMM Secretary was absent due to illness in family. Don KE1AY took notes for evening.
General: Introductions were made.
1. Next meeting is January 24th and it will be an activity meeting
with Ed Hare,W1RFI .
2. Anyone wishing to get a club rooster by e-mail please contact Bill
W1KKF.
3. Mark K!MKF will collect logs of those participating in Meriden ARC
VHF contest of January 19-21 and submit same. More info contact Mark, K1MKF.
Secretary’s Report- Accepted as seen in Key Klix.
Treasurer’s Report- Accepted as reported. Audit was completed and no problems noted.
Scholarship funds in CD will be rolled over for 6 months.
Awards- Bob KB1CIW presented the following awards for participation in the club 2 meter QSO party. 1st place Tom, KB1DSF 2nd place Bob KB1CIW Top tech award KB1HCW. Contenders KB1FYL , WA1ZLF Top Polish award went to W1KKF
Membership- New member was proposed and accepted NK1J Chris Soulias.
Total members 53 renewals, two life members, total equals 55
Correspondence- Received some QSL cards. Flyer from Beltronic Repairs.
Station Activities- N1API -Need new battery for clock. Not much going on.
Club Nets-
1. SSB 29.375 Tuesday 8:00 PM Light use New Years but expect normal
group after holidays.
2. VHF 147.36R Tuesday 7:30 PM Averaging 6-7 check-ins.
Castle Craig- 10-10 contest 1st week in Feb. Check with Rich WA1TRY or Al N1API if you wish to use shack to operate in 10-10.
Interference & Technical W1FD reported nothing new. N1API reported Power Co. working in his area . Heard from DUPC as to the power company fixing problems.
Instruction And VE
1. N1JEO reported a code class will commence January 15th.
2. VE session will follow 4/2/02.
3. General Class will start 4/9/02
4. VE session 6/18/02
Nutmeg Hamfest Nothing to report
Candy Store Open . Jackets may be purchased if enough request. Need six. Price will be researched and mentioned in Key Klix.
Key Klix N1RMA report all is going well. Articles will be accepted up until the Monday before publishing.
Old Business
1. E-Mail reflector has changes due to spam. Joel N1JEO requests you
E-Mail him at his address with correct e-mail address so only those
registered may send messages.
2. Frank W1FD suggested we reduce price of ads in Key Klix or sell
it in quarter page. No one volunteered to sell ads.
New Business Arrl contest DX contest coming up Interested people contact Mark K1MKF.
Frank(W1FD) & Dan (WX1D) reported as to their presentation to a cub scout group. Urged Club to do more in getting to other youth groups. Schools were suggested but may be difficult to have them give up instructional time. Church Groups or other scouts are suggested. Joyce N1RMA said FEMA had a grant to a town in valley to teach "Ham radio" to people for use in emergencies. W1KKF will explore.
50/50 Jim KB1HEV .
Adjourned at 2034
Submitted Don Mitchell KE1AY, Acting Secretary