Minutes of Meriden Amateur Radio Club
2003
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Minutes of Meriden Amateur Radio Club
December 2003
Pres. Bill W1KKF opened the meeting on December 11, 2003 at 7:20 PM.
The 55 to 60 members and their guests enjoyed a
culinary
banquet put on by our own chefs Bob KB1FYL, Dave K1WJL, John K1VDF and
their
able staff. Many of the attendees provided an array of fine desserts.
After the satisfying feast, the business meeting
began at 8:10 PM. After a
round of introductions, Bill
recognized our guest: Betsey Doane K1EIC, Connecticut ARRL Section
Manager.
Betsey thanked the membership for their invitation
and
recognized MARC for its contributions to Amateur Radio especially in
providing
the State Convention in conjunction with the Nutmeg Hamfest and the
very active
ARES role taken by many members. She conclude her remarks with a Happy
Holiday
wish for all and a hope that all can look forward to a good new year.
The 2004 MARC officers were introduced:
|
Bill W1KKF
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President
|
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Joel N1JEO
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Vice President
|
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Dan W1DMM
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Secretary
|
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John N1GNV
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Treasurer
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Al N1API
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Station Manager
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A round of applause was given to the kitchen crew;
Dave
K1WJL, John K1VDF, Bob KB1FYL, and their staff. Bill thanked John Rogus
WA1JKR
for a donation of a 2 meter/70cm antenna and Bill Clarke KB1GZJ for a
donation
of a case of fine wine as door prizes.
Motion by John N1GNV and
second by many to accept into
membership Steve Sola KB1KWA of Meriden,
Bob Ross KB1KPL of Wallingford,
and Art Simmoneau KB1KPM of Hamden Motion passed. With their induction the
membership stands at 95 plus or minus.
With the official business
completed, Bill recognized to
Chuck N1KGY and pitched the gavel his way for the presentation of
awards. Chuck
explained the celebrated H.A. (horse’s caudal appendage) Award and entertained us with verbal thumbnails of the
many candidates for the HA Award throughout the evening.
Chuck explained the grouping of awards in three major
categories this year.
Certificates of appreciation were presented for
distinguished service during the year.
- Joel Curneal N1JEO, John Bee N1GNV, Bill Wawrzeniak W1KKF,
John Blevins K1VDF, and Rich Aubin WA1TRY (awarded with distinction).
Certificates of appreciation were presented for
public
service activities during the year.
- Chris Sievert WA1VXH, .Jin Savage N1ZN, Bob Stephens KB1CIW,
Bob Crouthers KB1FYL, and Haggie Winslow KB1HCC.
Certificates of appreciation were presented for
field day
contributions above and beyond in June 2003.
- John Schinitis N1LEZ, John Blevins K1VDF, and Tim Mik WY1U.
Chuck also presented a Rookie of the Year award to
John
Condon KB1IXB.
Finally, the H.A. Award was bestowed on John N1GNV for his
misguided antenna hook ups.
Additionally, members presented special situation
awards;
- By K1CIW to Mike KB1FYG (Lighted award for winning the Fox
Hunt), Dan W1DMM (Half MARC history award), and Rich WA1TRY and AL
N1API
(Ten-Tec supporter awards).
- By N1GNV to Chuck N1KGY (Come Back Kid Award).
Bill W1KKF completed with
the nights highlight awards to the Ham of the Year and Elmer of
the
Year. These awards are voted by the membership and represent the top
accolades
to MARC members.
- Elmer of the Year - Joel Curneal N1JEO
- Ham of the Year - Joel Curneal N1JEO
The evening closed with a 50/50 raffle and the several
door
prizes donated by some of the attendees.
Submitted
Dan Murphy, W1DMM, Secretary
Minutes of Meriden Amateur Radio Club
November 2003
The business meeting
was flailed open at 1943 on November 13, 2003 with approximately 26
people in attendance. A quorum was present.
General -
- Introductions.
- Annual Holiday Party is December 11th at 7:00 PM at the VHF Hall
on Prince St. Entrance free with ppaod 2004 dues, guests welcome with
$5.00 fee to defray costs. Motion
made and second to approve upto $100 for Chuck N1KGY (Award MC) to
provide awards Passed. Donation hat and desserts accepted
- Next meeting is on Thursday December 11th, the annual holiday
party and last business meeting of 2003.
- Next VE session is December 9th at 7:00 PM.
- No Activity meetings during November or December.
Secretary's
Report –
- Oct correction: “Major vendor purchase
assisted donated
prizes are posted on the web page “
- Accepted as corrected and posted.
Treasurer’s
Report -
- All assets as of November 13th. Accepted as presented
Contributions -
Scholarship donations – SNET $22.04 (Member & friends toll calling
refund)
.
Correspondence
– Letter & check from SNET for toll usage rebate. Thank you
letter to Ron Fitch WA1LCR for donations of equipment to MARC
Station
Activities - (N1API)
- Amplifier problems seem to be resolved. Final testing in progress.
- Tuner back from MFJ repaired. Cost <$20.00.
- Heath Tuner still under review.
Nets -
- SSB 28.375 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, averaging about 12 +/- check-ins.
- VHF 147.36R Tuesdays at 7:30 PM, averaging about 9.5 check-ins.
- CW 28.275 Mondays at 8 PM, 3-4 +/- check-ins.
Castle Craig -
(N1API)
- Solar activity had massive effect on band condx – poor.
- Secret member number activity is getting some active play..
- Next 10/10 Phone QSO party is in February.
Membership -
(N1GNV)
- No new members. 92 members (90 paid, 2 life).
Interference and
Technical - (W1FD)
- No new reports. See Frank W1FD or Bob WA1ZLF for RFI help. They
are experts at it.
Instruction -
(N1JEO).
- New Tech class has started. Tuesdays October 14th until December
2nd.
- Next VE session on scheduled for Tues December 9th at 7 PM
Nutmeg Hamfest -
(W1KKF)
- The preliminary results indicate a positive return.
- The Alliance fiscal year ends in Feb 2004. The Board will
determine any distributions at that time.
- More than $400 was collected at the club table. A great job by
N1KGY and those that donated or consigned.
- Chairs, honchos, and volunteers recognized. N1KGY, N1GNV, W1KKF,
N1ZN, N1XXU, W1DMM, K1VDF, KB1JEY, WA1VXH, KB1FYL, KE1AY, and WA1TRY.
Candy Store -
(K1VDF) Store is open. Cups, hats, jackets and patches are available.
Jackets are in and distributed.
Key Klix -
(WA1MVJ)
- First issue out under new management. Fantastic job Ed.
- Need for contributing authors and articles.
- Ed WA1MVJ needs all articles by fourth Thursday of month to meet
publication deadlines.
- E-mail articles in Word (.DOC) or Rich Text (.RTF) format to
[email protected]
Club/Contesting
Activities
- Sweep Stakes - CW not a club event this year. SS- SSB see Chuck
N1KGY for signup times.
- Repair of FD food tent permanently tabled. Purchased two free
standing 13 X 13 picnic covers purchased with previously allocated
($150.00) and presidential optioned $50.00. This will allow MARC to
continue Field Day food activities at Godek farm or other venues. Also
provide cover for other activities such as Special Events.
- The October Activity night was Mike Tracy KC1SX on “Reading &
Understanding Technical Reports in QST”
EmComm -
- Show & Tell / Special Event station at recent Blood Drive
brought welcome PR to MARC and EMComm group.
Annual Meeting -
- The November business meeting is the Annual Meeting per our
bylaws.
Officer
Elections – (K1VDF teller)
- The current officer slate has agreed to run again. Additional
nominations and closed – no additional nominations presented. Motion
that the Secretary cast one unanimous vote for the nominees, Passed.
Slate elected unanimously.
- The reelected 2004 officers are:
President
Bill W1KKF |
Secretary
Dan W1DMM |
Treasurer
John N1GNV |
Vice
President
Joel N1JEO |
Station
Manager
Al N1API |
|
Elmer/Ham of the
Year - (K1VDF teller)
- 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.
Scholarship
Donation –
- N1GNV made summary presentation of MARC financial status.
- Motion by N1API second
by N1KGY to donate $400 from Marc general funds to the Scholarship
Fund. Passed.
50/50 – N1JEO
Meeting
Adjourned about 21:04
Submitted Dan
Murphy, W1DMM, Secretary
http://www.qsl.net/w1dmm
for the MARC Secretary Page
Minutes of Meriden Amateur Radio Club
October 2003
The business
meeting was gaveled open at 1930 on October 9, 2003 with approximately
27 people in attendance. A quorum was present.
General -
* Introductions.
* Next meeting
is on Thursday, October 23rd. at 7:30 PM - an activity meeting. The
activity TBD.
* Frank W1FD has
been reported to be back in the hospital - YNH. Little information is
available, but a quick return home is expected.
* Bill W1KKF
noted that the November meeting is the Annual meeting with election of
officers, voting for Ham of the Year and Elmer of the Year, and special
fund (Scholarship) allocations.
* The present
officer slate will stand for reelection.
* For Sale:
Wilson SY33 Tri-band Beam (came off the shack and needs some cleaning
on the 20 meter trap) $50
Secretary's Report -
* Minutes for
September 2003 accepted as read and presented.
Treasurer's Report -
* Accepted as
presented.
* Don KE1AY will
follow up on the Scholarship funds recipient - a problem or just 1st
semester jitters.
Contributions -
* Scholarship
Fund - Pat N1YGL 50/50.
Correspondence -
* Miscellaneous
flyers and newsletters.
Station Activities & Facilities - (N1API)
* New beam is up
but some higher than expected SWR readings. Still diagnosing.
* Dressing feed
line runs in shack.
* MFJ Tuner is
on its way back from repair.
* Nothing new on
Amp problems, Heath Tuner or Field Day food tent repair.
Nets -
* SSB 28.375
Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, averaging about 10-12 +/- check-ins.
* VHF 147.36R
Tuesdays at 7:30 PM, averaging about 9+/- check-ins.
* CW 28.275
Mondays at 8 PM, averaging about 2-3 check-ins.
Castle Craig - (N1API)
* Reports are
that the band is still alive although up and down.
* New Castle
Craig special "Find the Secret Number" is generating lots of activity
by 10/10 snoops.
Membership - (N1GNV)
* Motion by N1GNV second by N1KGY to
accept Frank Ciccone N1OKR of Wallingford and Tom Rivers (No Call) of
North Haven. Passed unanimously.
* 92 members (90
paid 2003, 2 life) more or less after vote.
Interference and Technical - (W1FD)
* No new
complaints.
Instruction - (N1JEO)
* New Technician
class will start in October 14th.7 to 9 PM. Will run about 10 weeks
* Next VE during
the Nutfest, and after the Tech class on December 12th.
Nutmeg Hamfest - (W1KKF) October 12, 2003
* Major vendor
donated prizes are posted on the Nutfest web page.
* Some
volunteers are still needed. See Jim N1ZN.
Candy Store - (K1VDF)
* Store is open.
Cups, hats and patches are available. Jackets are available for
individual ordering.
Key Klix - (WA1MVJ & KB1FYL)
* Ed had galley
copies ready for copying. Cost 14¢ per two sided sheet plus tax.
* Bob will be
labeling and stamping after Nutfest.
* Thanks to Ed
and Bob for putting us back in the newspaper business.
Club/Contesting Activities
* Kudos to Bob
KB1FYL & Jim N1ZN and their 'staff' for a successful special event.
* Wallingford
foot race - in conjunction with above - was also a success with Chris
WA1VXH and about nine communicators on station.
* The September
Activity night was a Tune Up Night.
EmComm - (WA1VXH)
* Area 2 SET is
scheduled for October 17th and 18th. See Chris WA1VXH for details.
* Ernie has
asked for an event station at the upcoming Blood Drive at the VFW Hall
for PR Show & Tell. October 25th. See Chris WA1VXH for details.
50/50 - N1YGL
Meeting Adjourned about 20:50
Submitted Dan Murphy, W1DMM, Secretary
Minutes
of Meriden Amateur Radio Club
September 2003
The business meeting was
gaveled
open at 1930 on September 11, 2003 with approximately 22 people in
attendance.
A quorum was present.
General
-
· Introductions.
· Next
meeting is on Thursday, September 25th at 7:30 PM - an
activity
meeting. The activity TBD.
Secretary's Report -
· Minutes
for August 2003 accepted as read and presented.
Treasurer's Report -
· Accepted
as presented.
Contributions -
· Nothing
new.
Correspondence –
· Letter
from Dan N1ND ARRL Contest head on dept accomplishments and
complimentary copy
of YASME Dxpedition.
· Letter
from Dave N5ZBD introduction and desire to QSO on 36 machine while
passing
through.
· Change
of address of members Carol & Mike Guay KB1FYH & KB1FYI to
Florida.
Station Activities -
(N1API)
- Saturday
is an antenna party
- Doing
some preventative maintenance testing on equipment.
- Nothing
new on Amp problems, MFJ Tuner repair or Field Day food tent repair.
Nets -
- SSB
28.375 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, averaging about 10-12 +/- check-ins.
- VHF
147.36R Tuesdays at 7:30 PM, averaging about 9.5+/- check-ins.
- CW
28.275 Mondays at 8 PM, averaging about 2.75 check-ins.
Castle Craig - (N1API)
- Reports
are that the band is in a hiatus period.
- New
Castle Craig special “Find the Secret Castle Craig Member” for 75
points.
Membership - (N1GNV)
· 90
members (88 paid 2003, 2 life) more or less.
Interference and
Technical - (W1FD)
· No
new complaints.
Instruction - (N1JEO)
· New
Technician class will start in October 14th.7 to 9 PM. Will
run
about 10 weeks
· Next
VE during the Nutfest, and after the Tech class on December 12th.
Nutmeg Hamfest - (W1KKF)
October 12,
2003
· Major
vendor donated prizes are posted on the web page.
· Some
volunteers (about 23) are still needed. See Jim N1ZN.
· Club
table in question – we need a honcho.
Candy Store - (K1VDF)
· Store
is open. Cups, hats and patches are available. Jackets are available
for
individual ordering.
Key Klix - (open)
· Not
publishing. Need new publisher / editor.
Club/Contesting Activities
· Celebrate
Wallingford is October 4th and 5th. See Bob
KB1FYL on
manning a booth and other details.
· Wallingford
foot race – in conjunction with above – needs 6-8 people. 8-AM to noon.
See
Chris WA1VXH
· Field
Day pins are in. See Joel N1JEO
EmComm - (WA1VXH)
· Received
thanks for our work with Wallingford Road Race.
50/50 – KA1SZN
Meeting Adjourned about
20:35
Submitted Dan Murphy,
W1DMM,
Secretary
Minutes of Meriden Amateur Radio Club
August 2003
The business meeting was
gaveled
open at 1940 on August 14, 2003 with approximately 23 people in
attendance. A
quorum was present.
General
-
·
Introductions.
·
Next
meeting is on Thursday, August 28th at 7:30 PM - an activity meeting.
The
activity will be a FoxHunt. KB1CIW is developing details.
·
MARC
received Connecticut first place in the May 2002 New England QSO Party.
Secretary's Report -
·
Minutes
for July 2003 accepted as read and presented.
Treasurer's Report -
·
Accepted
as presented.
Contributions -
·
Scholarship:
SNET $11.47 (We now have 10 members and friends that have signed up for
this
program.) SNET has donated a total of $94.48 to the Scholarship Fund
since the
program started.
Correspondence –
·
SNET
letter and donation. QCWA journal. NARL newsletter.
Station Activities -
(N1API)
·
A
work party – N1ZN, N1KGY, N1API, and WA1VXH - disassembled the beam and
parts
of the tower.
·
The
tower fastening hardware needs to be replaced with stainless steel
hardware.
·
Several
parts of the rotor and thrust bearing show signs of stress distortion.
·
The
HF beam has some 20 meter problems. Needs a bit of TLC
to clean the traps and replace the hardware (screws, nuts & bolts)
with non-corroding hardware. Motion by N1GNV second by N1ZN
rescinded and re
established
with more clarity to offer to members via the reflector BO over $50.00.
Passed.
·
The
town will replace the beam and rotor as part of their CP equipment.
·
The
Hi Power MFJ tuner is ill. It will be sent to MFJ for repair – the best
option
and price. Motion by N1API second by
KB1FYL to appropriate $75.00 for the tuner repairs. Motion passed.
·
K1VDF
still evaluating problems with HF amplifier.
·
The
new 60 meter channels have been set in the rig memories.
Nets -
·
SSB
28.375 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, averaging about 10-12 +/- check-ins.
·
VHF
147.36R Tuesdays at 7:30 PM, averaging about 9.5+/- check-ins.
·
CW
28.275 Mondays at 8 PM, averaging about 2.5 check-ins.
Castle Craig -
(N1API)
·
Reports
are that the Summer QSO party was held, but the band never showed.
Membership - (N1GNV)
·
Motion by N1GNV, second
by W1HUG to accept Joe Roselli W1WAT of Durham.
Passed unamously.
·
90
members (88 paid 2003, 2 life) more or less.
Interference and
Technical - (W1FD)
·
No
new complaints.
Instruction - (N1JEO)
·
New
Technician class will start in October. Tuesday after the Nutfest.
·
Next
VE during the Nutfest, and after the Tech class on December 12th.
Nutmeg Hamfest -
(W1KKF)
October 12,
2003
·
Moving
along
·
Some
volunteers are still needed.
Candy Store -
(K1VDF)
·
Store
is open. Cups, hats and patches are available. Jackets are available
for
individual ordering.
Key Klix - (open)
·
Not
publishing. Need new publisher / editor.
Club/Contesting
Activities
·
Celebrate
Wallingford is October 4th and 5th. See Bob
KB1FYL on
manning a booth and other details. Will be a little demo, talk to
public and
general diplomacy. So far W1KKF, KB1CIW, N1JEO, W1DMM, N1KGY and KB1IXB.
EmComm
-
(WA1VXH)
Will
work Wallingford road race on August 24th. See Chris WA1VXH.
Need
8-9 volunteers.
The
power transfer switch – at the EOC – will be repaired.
50/50 – KB1IZM
Meeting Adjourned
about
20:45
Submitted Dan
Murphy,
W1DMM,
Secretary
Minutes of Meriden Amateur Radio Club
July 2003
The business meeting was gaveled open at 1940 on July 10, 2003 with
approximately 23 people in attendance. A quorum was present.
General -
• Introductions.
• Next meeting is on Thursday, July 24th at 7:30 PM -
an activity meeting. The activity will be NTS message handling by N1KGY
• MARC received Connecticut first place in the Nov
2002 SS-CW using the call W1JAX
Secretary's Report -
• Minutes for May 2003 accepted as read and presented.
Treasurer's Report -
• Accepted as presented.
Contributions -
• No additional
Correspondence –
• Get Well card to WA1OMZ, resignation from all
duties and club from WA1TRY, various flyers and newsletters.
Station Activities - (N1API)
• Field Day shook out many real and suspected
problems in the antenna arrays.
• The Hazer rotor has limited rotation. Needs to be
disassembled.
• The HF beam has many problems, especially on 20
meters. It must be taken down and evaluated.
• The Hi Power MFJ tuner is ill. Suspect the roller
inductor. Bill W1KKF will evaluate.
Nets -
• SSB 28.375 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, averaging about
10-12 +/- check-ins.
• VHF 147.36R Tuesdays at 7:30 PM, averaging about
9.5+/- check-ins.
• CW 28.275 Mondays at 8 PM, averaging about 2.5
check-ins.
Castle Craig - (N1API)
• Next event is SSB QSO party on August 2 and 3, 2003
Membership - (N1GNV)
• 89 members (87 paid 2003, 2 life) more or less.
Interference and Technical - (W1FD)
• No new complaints.
• Chuck N1KGY talked on the impact of BPL and the
open period for comments to the FCC. Make e-comments via WWW.FCC.GOV
Instruction - (N1JEO).
• New Technician class will start in October. Tuesday
after the Nutfest.
• Next VE during the Nutfest, and after the Tech
class on December 12th.
• The June VE session had a couple of upgrades and a
couple others passing additional elements.
Nutmeg Hamfest - (W1KKF) October 12, 2003
• Moving along
Candy Store - (K1VDF)
• Store is open. Cups, hats and patches are
available. Jackets are available for individual ordering.
Key Klix - (open)
• Not publishing. Need new publisher / editor.
Club/Contesting Activities
• Celebrate Wallingford is October 4th and 5th. See
Bob KB1FYL on manning a booth and other details. Will be a little demo,
talk
to public and general diplomacy. So far W1KKF, KB1CIW, N1JEO, W1DMM,
N1KGY
and KB1IXB.
Field Day - June 27-29th
• Big changes this year. Poor field condition forced
a change to 2F class and operation at the EOC (MARC shack)
• Breakfast was excellent this year. All donated by
Fred KB1FDL and XYL
• Preliminary raw scores and comparison to last year
QSO Counts
|
2003
|
2002
|
80 Meters – CW
|
98
|
104
|
40 Meters - CW
|
330
|
388
|
20 Meters – CW
|
245
|
533
|
15 Meters - CW
|
9
|
130
|
10 Meters – CW
|
0
|
0
|
Total CW
|
682
|
1155
|
160 Meters - SSB
|
0
|
3
|
80 Meters – SSB
|
37
|
84
|
40 Meters – SSB
|
86
|
212
|
20 Meters – SSB
|
25
|
83
|
15 Meters – SSB
|
3
|
189
|
10 Meters – SSB
|
0
|
125
|
Total HF SSB
|
151
|
696
|
Satellite - CW
|
0
|
3
|
6 Meters – VHF
|
27
|
84
|
2 Meters - VHF
|
2
|
16
|
GOTA Station – all bands
|
58
|
68
|
Total All SSB
|
238
|
864
|
Bonus Points
|
1310
|
1100
|
Total Points Claimed
|
4514
|
7638
|
• Scores not official until published in QST.
EmComm - (WA1VXH)
• Will work Wallingford road race on August 24th. See
Chris WA1VXH.
Miscellaneous -
• Field Day food tent repairs still under advisement.
50/50 – W1DMM
Meeting Adjourned about 20:50
Submitted Dan Murphy, W1DMM, Secretary
Minutes of Meriden Amateur Radio
Club
June 2003
The business meeting was pounded open at 1936 on June 12, 2003 with
approximately 29 people in attendance. A quorum was present.
General -
- The first Frank Darmofalski W1FD Scholarship Award was presented
to Royal Allard of Meriden. The 2003 class valedictorian of Wilcox
Technical High School and a member of the National Honor Society. He
was selected to participate in the Tech-Prep program allowing students
to accumulate college credits for advanced honors courses. Royal
amassed 14 credits towards his college degree. He will matriculate as
an Electrical Engineering candidate at the Waterbury Branch of UConn
this fall. Royal is also a member of the Student Council and
holds two outside jobs in addition to his school efforts. The
presentation was made by Frank, MARC President Bill W1KKF, and
Scholarship Chairman Don KE1AY.
- Introductions.
- Next meeting is on Thursday, June 26th at 7:30 PM - an activity
meeting. The activity will be Field Day preparations.
- NE Division meeting is in New Hampshire July 13. Anyone wishing
to go and represent club see Bill W1KKF.
Secretary's Report -
- Minutes for May 2003 accepted as read and presented.
Treasurer's Report -
Contributions -
Correspondence –
Station Activities - (N1API)
- COAX arrangements are finishing up. Have coax feeds in library,
meeting room, and office to run multi station if necessary. Will
add CAT-5 telecom cable later
- One PC is equipped with a Rig Runner and a second is planned
Nets -
- SSB 28.375 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, averaging about 10 +/- check-ins.
- VHF 147.36R Tuesdays at 7:30 PM, averaging about 9+/- check-ins.
- CW 28.275 Mondays at 8 PM, about 1-5 check-ins. Jim N1ZN and Joe
KB1GWP have been alternating as Net Control. Informal net at speed of
slowest operator.
Castle Craig - (N1API)
- Donation made to 10/10 convention for door prize as voted last
month.
- Next event is SSB QSO party on August 2 and 3, 2003
Membership - (N1GNV)
- Motion by N1GNV second by WA1ZLF to accept Al Steigler
KB1IXT of Yalesville. Passed unanimously.
- 88 members (86 paid 2003, 2 life) more or less.
Interference and Technical - (W1FD)
Instruction - (N1JEO).
- New Technician class will start in October after the Nutfest.
- Next VE Tues June 24th, during the Nutfest, and after the Tech
class in December.
Nutmeg Hamfest - (W1KKF) October 12, 2003
Candy Store - (K1VDF)
- Store is open. Cups, hats and patches are available. Jackets are
available for individual ordering.
Key Klix - (WA1TRY)
- Nice professional job.
- Working on more improvements and upgrading
Club/Contesting Activities
- Celebrate Wallingford is October 4th and 5th. See Bob KB1FYL on
manning a booth and other details. Will be a little demo, talk to
public
and general diplomacy. So far W1KKF, KB1CIW, N1JEO and WA1TRY.
- ARRL VHF scheduled for June 14-16. This is now a Associated Club
activity
Field Day - June 27-29th
- Need volunteers for Major General in Charge: HF-SSB, Chuck
N1KGY; HF-CW, Bill W1KKF; VHF, Dan W1DMM; Power, Rich WA1TRY/Chuck
N1KGY; Food, John N1GNV; PR, Steve WV2LKM/Bob KB1CIW; Pins, N1JEO;
Field permission,
Frank W1FD; PortaPotty, Bob KB1FY; GOTO advisors, Bob KB1CIW/Todd K1TDO.
- Satellite pass information being computed by Chuck N1KGY.
- FD message Chuck N1KGY and Joel N1JEO with Section manager
- Need up to three nontraditional show & tell demos for public.
- Operators and helpers should contact MGinC
- Remember the more hands available for set up on Friday starting
at 2 PM and break down Sunday starting at 2PM makes for good Field Day
memories.
EmComm - (WA1VXH)
- Photo IDs are being made for local members.
- Talking about a statewide or Area II wide packet network.
Scholarship Committee - (KE1AY)
- See above for first award announcement.
- Six applications received. All good scholars with post secondary
school plans.
- Committee happy with number and quality of applicants.
Miscellaneous -
- Motion by W1DMM second by WA1TRY to donate $20.00 to QSL.NET
– out web site host. Passed.
50/50 – KB1IXB
Meeting Adjourned about 20:45
Submitted Dan Murphy, W1DMM, Secretary
Minutes of Meriden Amateur Radio
Club
May 2003
The business meeting was pounded open at 1936 on May 8, 2003 with
approximately 29 people in attendance. A quorum was present.
General -
- Introductions.
- Next meeting is on Thursday, May 22nd at 7:30 PM - an activity
meeting. The activity TBD
Secretary's Report -
- Minutes for April 2003 accepted as read and presented.
Treasurer's Report -
Contributions -
- Scholarship donations - $6.26 from SNET Community Connections
(cuml to date $83.01)
- W1DMM explained the program for newer members and will reprint
an article in Key Klix with details.
Correspondence –
Station Activities - (N1API)
- COAX arrangements are finishing up
Nets -
- SSB 28.375 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, averaging about 10 +/- check-ins.
- VHF 147.36R Tuesdays at 7:30 PM, averaging about 10+/- check-ins.
- CW 28.275 Mondays at 8 PM, about 3 check-ins. Jim KB1IDK and Joe
KB1GWP have been alternating as Net Control. Informal net at speed of
slowest operator.
Castle Craig - (N1API)
- Band has been lousy of late.
- Motion by N1API second W1HUG to donate the equivalent of
three years 10/10 membership as convention door prize, not to exceed
$50. Motion passed.
Membership - (N1GNV)
- 85 members (83 paid 2003, 2 life) more or less.
Interference and Technical - (W1FD)
Instruction - (N1JEO).
- New Extra upgrade class started April 15th and will run to June
17th.
- Next VE Tues June 24th
Nutmeg Hamfest - (W1KKF) October 12, 2003
- Three of four major vendors have signed on
- First mailing is out
- Next meeting June 9th.
Candy Store - (K1VDF)
- Store is open. Cups, hats and patches are available. Jackets are
available for individual ordering.
Key Klix - (WA1TRY)
- Working on more improvements and upgrading
Club/Contesting Activities
- Many participated in NEQP
- ARRL VHF scheduled for June 14-16. This is now a Associated Club
activity
Field Day - June 27-29th
- Need volunteers for Major General in Charge: HF-SSB, Chuck
N1KGY; HF-CW, Bill W1KKF; VHF, Dan W1DMM; Power, Rich WA1TRY/Chuck
N1KGY; Food, John N1GNV; PR, Steve WV2LKM/Bob KB1CIW; Pins, N1JEO;
Field permission,
Frank W1FD; PortaPotty, Bob KB1FY; GOTO advisors, Bob KB1CIW/Todd K1TDO.
- Open positions: Satellite, GOTO (General with less than one year
on air), and equipment coordinator.
- FD message Chuck N1KGY and Joel N1JEO with Section manager
- Need up to three nontraditional show & tell demos for public.
- Operators and helpers should contact MGinC
- Remember the more hands available for set up on Friday starting
at 2 PM and break down Sunday starting at 2PM makes for
good Field Day memories.
EmComm - (WA1VXH)
- Met with Ernie CP director to develop MOU. No HAZMAT, safety
concerns, not traffic cops, need to be on list and sign-in for
insurance coverage
- More NTS training to be scheduled with possible on-air practice.
- Elim Park group meets twice monthly
Scholarship Committee - (KE1AY)
- Six applications received. All good scholars with post secondary
school plans.
- Committee will announce candidate after notifying selected
student and school. Probably in June.
50/50 - K1WMQ
Meeting Adjourned about 20:53
Submitted Dan Murphy, W1DMM, Secretary
Minutes of Meriden Amateur
Radio Club
April 2003
The business meeting was pounded open at 1940 on April 10, 2003 with
approximately 33 people in attendance. A quorum was present.
General -
- Introductions.
- Al Aalvareztorres AA1DO SK. Al passed away suddenly was a very
active member of MARC. Holder of many officer positions in MARC, Al was
also the recipient of the Ham of the Year and Elmer of the Year.
- A memorial service will be held in honor of Al AA1DO at the MARC
Headquarters at 7:30 PM on Thursday, April 17th.
- Next meeting is on Thursday, April 24th at 7:30 PM - an activity
meeting. The activity is a mini flea market and home-brew demo.
- The May activity meeting will include a short talk (15
min) by the Wallingford Director of Health on Emergency Health Issues.
- A reminder that the meetings start at 7:30 PM. Please gauge your
arrival so the meeting can start on time.
Secretary's Report -
- Minutes for March 2003 accepted as read and presented.
Treasurer’s Report -
Contributions -
- Scholarship donations -$100 from Dan WX1D, 50/50 rake in Rich
WA1TRY and Bob W1HUG.
- MARC donations: Six bottles of New England Eggnog - Bill KB1EZJ.
Correspondence -
- Sympathy card to family of AA1DO
Station Activities - (N1API) See Key Klix for details
- Antenna for repeater access in place
- Packet cluster is on the vertical.
Nets -
- SSB 28.375 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, averaging about 9 +/- check-ins.
Down last month due to NCAA finals on Tuesdays.
- VHF 147.36R Tuesdays at 7:30 PM, averaging about 8+/- check-ins.
- CW 28.275 Mondays at 8 PM, about 3 check-ins. Informal net at
speed of slowest operator.
Castle Craig - (N1API)
- Getting ready for Texas convention
- Recent news letter recognized 70th anniversary of Frank W1FD
- MARC/Castle Craig had decent showing during recent Winter Phone
QSO party with six member entries and 12th of 40 chapter entries.
Membership - (N1GNV)
- Motion by N1GNV, second by several to accept new
member :John Candon KB1IXB of Hamden Passed unanimously.
- After new member vote, 82 members (80 paid 2003, 2 life) more or
less.
Interference and Technical - (W1FD)
Instruction - (N1JEO).
- New Extra upgrade class to start April 15th. See Joel N1JEO for
details
- Next VE Tues April 8 and mid June
- Many MARC members have availed themselves of the free (to CT
hams) Emergency Communication (EC-1 and EC-II) courses 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 EC-I grads: Tim WY1U, Andy N1XXU, Chris
WA1VXH, Dan W1DMM, Bob KE1AU, Bill KB1HEW, Art K1WMQ, Mark MKF, Don
W1NFG, and Mike KB1FYG.
- Congratulations to EC-II grads: Chris WA1VXH, Dan W1DMM, Art
K1WMQ, and Bill KB1HEW.
- Congratulations to EC-III grad: Chris WA1VXH
Nutmeg Hamfest - (W1KKF)
Candy Store - (K1VDF)
- Store is open. Cups, hats and patches are available. Jackets are
available for individual ordering.
Key Klix - (WA1TRY)
- Working on more cost reduced production methods
Club/Contesting Activities
- Meriden Daffodil Festival participation optional on April 26yh
and 27th.
- Repair of the FD food tent still in progress
Field Day - June 27-29th
- Motion to hold 2A class entry - same as last year - by KE1AY
second by N1GNV, Discussion We don’t have enough equipment or other
resources
to hold a second station site (ie Class F at the club shack/EOC, Passed
Ayes All those not voting otherwise, Nays 1, Abstain 1
- Need volunteers for Major General in Charge: HF; Chuck N1KGY;
CW, Bill W1KKF, Power Rich WA1TRY, Food, John N1GNV, PR Steve WV2LKM.
Open positions: VHF, Satellite, Porta-Potty,. Operators and helpers
should contact MGinC
- Remember the more hands available for set up on Friday starting
at 2 PM and break down Sunday starting at 2PM makes for
good Field Day memories.
EmComm - (WA1VXH)
- Regular meetings scheduled as active members can accommodate.
Check in to MWEmComm message group for latest details
- Request for encore presentation by Chuck N1KGY on NTS messaging.
Details to follow.
Scholarship Committee - (KE1AY)
- Forms out to area high schools in Wallingford, Meriden and
Cheshire.
- Applications due back by April 15th.
50/50 - WA1TRY,
Meeting Adjourned about 21:50
Submitted Dan Murphy, W1DMM, Secretary
Minutes of Meriden Amateur Radio Club
March 2003
The business meeting was pounded open at 1940 on March 13, 2003 with
approximately 18 people in attendance. A quorum was present.
General -
- Introductions.
- Next meeting is on Thursday March 27th at 7:30 PM - an activity
meeting. Speaker is Frank Belfore WS8B on Radio Propagation Theory
- W4MPY QSL card printer has MARC logo on file. Cards ordered
there may include MARC logo as a standard imprint if desired.
Secretary's Report - Minutes for February 2003 accepted as read and
presented.
Treasurer’s Report - Accepted as presented.
Contributions - Scholarship donations -50/50 rake in John K1VDF.
.
Correspondence - None
Station Activities - (N1API)
- Working on antenna switching scheme
- Internal power wiring being prepped with jacks and connectors.
Nets -
- SSB 28.375 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, averaging about 9 +/- check-ins.
- VHF 147.36R Tuesdays at 7:30 PM, averaging about 8+/- check-ins.
The VHF net has been an opportunity for several to practice Net Control
skills
- CW 28.275 Mondays at 8 PM, about 4 check-ins. Informal with no
regular net control.
Castle Craig - (N1API)
- The International quarterly report is in.
- Next 10/10 activity is the first (Annual) Mobile QSO party on
March 15th. .
Membership - (N1GNV) 68 members (66 paid 2003, 2 life).
Interference and Technical - (W1FD) No new complaints.
Instruction - (N1JEO).
- New Extra upgrade class to start April 17th. See Joel N1JEO for
details
- Next VE Tues April 8 and mid June
- Many MARC members have availed themselves of the free (to CT
hams) Emergency Communication (EC-1 and EC-II) courses 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 EC-I grads: Tim WY1U, Andy N1XXU, Chris
WA1VXH, Dan W1DMM, Bob KE1AU, Bill KB1HEW, Art K1WMQ, Mark MKF, Don
W1NFG, and Mike KB1FYG.
- Congratulations to EC-II grads: Chris WA1VXH, Dan W1DMM, Art
K1WMQ, and Bill KB1HEW
Nutmeg Hamfest - (W1KKF)
- Joel N1JEO reported from the Board of Directors and presented
MARC with a $600 check representing distributions from the 2002 Nutmeg
Hamfest event.
- Next Nutfest October 12, 2003.
Candy Store - (K1VDF) Store is open. Cups, hats and patches are
available. Jackets are available for individual ordering.
Key Klix - (WA1TRY)
- Rich was able to improve the color photo quality greatly.
- Publication cost reduction is his next objective..
Club/Contesting Activities
- Meriden Daffodil Festival participation tabled
- Repair of the FD food tent still in progress
- Debate on MARC 2003 Field Day class is in full debate. Options
are a) Same as last year - 2A in field, b) new F class (emergency)
station
in shack, c) both a and b, d) old 1A Batt in field - CW only.
EmComm - (WA1VXH)
- Simplex VHF test this weekend for poor condx areas and
interference from/with other areas.
- Regular meetings scheduled as active members can accommodate.
Check in to MWEmComm message group for latest details
Scholarship Committee - (KE1AY)
- Forms out to area high schools this month
- Motion by N1GNV second N1API to transfer $300 from MARC to
Scholarship Fund. Discussion. Call on Motion AYE -3, NAY - 12, Abstain
- 0 Motion not carried
50/50 - K1VDF
Meeting Adjourned about 21:02
Submitted Dan Murphy, W1DMM, Secretary y
Minutes of Meriden Amateur Radio Club
February 2003
The business meeting was flailed open at 1940 on February 13, 2003 with
approximately 35 people in attendance. A quorum was present.
General -
- Introductions.
- Next meeting is on Thursday February 27th at 7:30 PM - an
activity meeting. (Construction of a 2 meter J-Pole).
- MARC recognized Frank W1FD with a congratulations cake for his
70 years as an active Amateur. Frank talked about some of his early
memories taking several questions from the floor - “Exams were a lot
harder back then” and his outlook for the future of ARS, “Keep it
wireless”. His first license precedes the FCC itself by a year - it was
formally the FRC. [The Federal Radio Commission was created as a result
of the passage of the Radio Act
of 1927 (PL 632, 69th Congress, 2nd) approved February 23, 1927 and
signed by President Coolidge on February 23. The Act was created to
bring order
to the chaotic situation that developed as a result of the breakdown of
earlier wireless acts passed during the formative years of wireless
radio communication.]
Secretary's Report - Minutes for January 2003 accepted as read and
presented. Typos corrected.
Treasurer’s Report - Accepted as presented.
Annual audit completed. Audit committee (KB1FYL, KB1DFS, and N1GNV)
approved the books for 2002.
Contributions - Scholarship donations - SNET Customer Service
Program, 50/50 rake in Chuck N1KGY.
MARC - Radio Shack Boom Mike 500 Ohm 32-3011 Bix
K1EPX to club station.
.
Correspondence – SNET donation check
Station Activities - (N1API)
- MFJ #434 Voice Keyer is in
- TS-690 needs frequency readout adjustment
- Motion by Jim KB1IDK Second Chuck N1KGY to normally refer to
the Station Activity Manager as Station Facility Manager. This will
better reflect the position duties - The MARC Constitution and Bylaws
will reflect the position as Station Activities Manager until an
appropriate opportunity allows for a change - Passed Yea 23 Nay 6.
Nets -
- SSB 28.375 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, averaging about 10 +/- check-ins.
- VHF 147.36R Tuesdays at 7:30 PM, averaging about 9+/- check-ins.
- CW 28.275 Mondays at 8 PM, growing with 4 check-ins. Informal
with no regular net control.
Castle Craig - (N1API)
- December Special is over.
- Some certificate activity with 4-6 upgrades per month.
Membership - (N1GNV)
Motion by N1GNV, second by KB1CIW to accept new member Spencer Mahar
KB1JDK of Wethersfield. Passed unanimously. After new member vote,
61 members (60 paid 2003, 2 life). 39 arrears from 2002.
Interference and Technical - (W1FD) No new complaints.
Several frequencies in the Meriden/Wallingford area seem to have an
open carrier. (147.470 & 28.636). Members are asked to monitor and
try to document.
Instruction - (N1JEO).
- New CW and General upgrade class started on Tuesday Jan 14th. CW
7-8PM, General theory 8-9PM. Run to April 1st.
- Next VE session at 7:00 PM on April 8th. Also one in June.
- Joel is planning an Extra upgrade class, maybe in May or June
- Many MARC members have availed themselves of the free (to CT
hams) Emergency Communication (EC-1 and EC-II) courses 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 EmComm I grads: Tim WY1U, Andy N1XXU,
Chris WA1WXH, Bob KE1AU, Bill KB1HEW, Art K1WMQ, Dan W1DMM, Mark K1MKF,
Don W1NFG, and Luke KA1SE.
Congratulations to EmComm II grads: Chris WA1WXH, Dan W1DMM, Art K1WMQ,
and Bill KB1HEW.
Nutmeg Hamfest - (W1KKF)
- Next Nutfest October 12, 2003.
- The Alliance fiscal year ends in Feb 2003. The Board will
determine any distributions at that time.
- MARC consignment table resulted in $51.25. Bob WA1ZLF noted we
need a better way of doing consignments.
Candy Store - (K1VDF) Store is open. Cups, hats and patches are
available. Jackets are in and distributed.
Key Klix - (WA1TRY) Great job on new format and layout.
Club/Contesting Activities
- CQWW CW contest this weekend (2/15-16). ARRL DX -CW 2/15-16.
ARRL DX -Phone (3/1-2)
- Repair of the FD food tent still in progress
- The new Field Day class - Emergency Communication brought about
a lively discussion. No motions to include or not - YET
- CPTV Science Fair looking for volunteers. Members decided to
pass.
- Daffodil Festival is coming in April. Andy N1XXU will probably
be working a display/tent. See Andy for more details
- Celebrate Wallingford is in October. MARC may have a booth this
year. More to follow.
- Possible future activity - “ How to run cables through a new car
firewall” Bill W1KKF to investigate speaker etc.
EmComm - (WA1VXH)
- Civil Preparedness/ARES/EmComm activities have increased of
late. Recent activities have include a talk on American Red Cross by
Don N1HAX and NTS messaging by Chuck N1KGY
- The MW-EmComm (Yahoo) group is available for group activities
and discussions
50/50 - K1FGY
Meeting Adjourned about 21:07
Submitted Dan Murphy, W1DMM, Secretary
http://w3.nai.net/~dmurphy for the MARC Secretary Page is temporarily
out of service
Minutes of Meriden Amateur Radio Club
January 2003
The business meeting was flailed open at 1940 on January 8, 2003 with
approximately 32 people in attendance. A quorum was present.
General -
Introductions.
Next meeting is on Thursday January 23rd at 7:30 PM - an activity
meeting. (101 uses for a dummy load).
This Saturday is the ARRL NE Cabinet conference. Anyone wishing to
attend, see Bill W1KKF..
Secretary's Report - Minutes for November and December 2002 accepted
as read and presented.
Treasurer’s Report -
Accepted as presented.
Annual audit in progress.
Contributions - Scholarship donations - $100 Anonymous, $100
Anonymous, 50/50 rake in Dave K1DMS.
MARC - Martin Tower, Hazer System, Ham-M Rotor, and
accessories (value apx $1500) -Larry KC1KW.
.
Correspondence -
Thank You to Larry KC1KW
Regrets from Mr Godek on our invitation to the Holiday Party
Station Activities - (N1API) See Key Klix
Motion by Al N1API second by Ddon KE1AY to purchase a MFJ
Voice Keyer (Model #434) nnot to exceed $169.95. Passed 19 Aye, 3 Nay,
2 Abstain
Nets -
SSB 28.375 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, averaging about 12 +/- check-ins.
VHF 147.36R Tuesdays at 7:30 PM, averaging about 6+/- check-ins.
CW 28.275 Mondays at 8 PM, a few check-ins. Informal with no
regular net control.
Castle Craig - (N1API) See Key Klix.
Membership - (N1GNV)
Motion by N1GNV, second by Steve WV2LKMl to accept new members
:Fred Liedke KB1JDL ofNorthford, Michael Davis KB1JEY of , and Dave
Sweedock K1WJL of Meriden. Passed unanimously. After new member
vote, 60 members (58 paid 2003, 2 life). 40 arrears from 2002.
Interference and Technical - (W1FD) No new complaints.
Instruction - (N1JEO).
- New CW and General upgrade class to start on Tuesday January
14th. CW 7-8PM, General theory 8-9PM
- Motion by N1KGY second by sevveral to purchase the ARRL
General upgrade videos ($149+SH). After much discussion, defeated 5
Aye, 20 Nay, 1 Abstain..
- Many MARC members have availed themselves of the free (to CT
hams) Emergency Communication (EC-1 and EC-II) courses 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:
EmComm I EmComm II
Tim WY1U Andy N1XXU. Chris
WA1VXM Chris WA1VXM Dan W1DMM.
Dan W1DMM. Bob KE1AU Bill
KB1HEW Art K1WMQ Bill KB1HEW
Art K1WMQ Mark K1MKF Don W1NFG
Nutmeg Hamfest - (W1KKF)
Next Nutfest October 12, 2003.
The Alliance fiscal year ends in Feb 2003. The Board will determine any
distributions at that time.
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)
Alive and well.
Club/Contesting Activities
January VHF and Winter 10/10 QSO parties coming
Repair of the FD food tent still in progress
Painting party for the first floor scheduled for Sat November 23rd at
9 AM.
EmComm - (WA1VXH)
Civil Preparedness/ARES/EmComm activities have increased of late. A
monthly meeting will be established. Probably once a moonth on a
variable date to allow those with conflicts to attend - at least some
Next meeting Saturday February 1 at 9:30 AM Topic message format and
handing by Chuck K1KGL
Scholarship Committee - (KE1AY)
Preparations are in place for the first award. Information distributed
to area schools. Expected award will be $300
50/50 - K1DMS
Meeting Adjourned about 20:55
Submitted Dan Murphy, W1DMM, Secretary