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Record of Minutes MARC 2007 |
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Record of Minutes MARC 2007 |
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Minutes of Meriden Amateur Radio Club
The evening activities were opened by Pres. Bill W1KKF on December 14, 2007. December 2007 After an introduction of our guest Ernie - Wallingford Director of Emergency Management, the 30-35 members and their guests enjoyed a culinary feast orchestrated by our own chief chef John K1VDF, Dave K1WJL and their able staff (Jim N1ZN, Haggie KB1HCC and Dan W1DMM). Arrays of fine desserts were provided by many of the attendees. The evening weather cooperated with a clear December night. Following the satisfying repast, the business meeting began. The normal agenda was dispensed with. The 2008 MARC officers were introduced: Bill W1KKF President Jim N1ZN Vice President Dan W1DMM Secretary John N1GNV Treasurer Rich WA1TRY Station Facility Manager Awards recognize a variety of deeds of the past year. This year we were not without our share. John N1GNV took the floor to moderate the award presentations. Several were recognized for their participation in the MARC 60th Anniversary special event week. • Todd K1TDO • Tim WY1U • Bill W1KKF • John K1VDF • Bob KB1CIW • Dan W1DMM John also presented some specific recognitions • Mike K1MVM Rookie of the Year • Anonymous Member Scholarship Fund contribution • Bill KB1GZJ Scholarship Fund contribution • Dave K1WJL Achieving a Milestone Birthday • Bill W1KKF Technical Hamster (Pig) Achievement • Paul K1SEZ MARC Marathon - First Place An Honor Roll plaque will adorn the MARC shack with those making a major contribution during 2007 • Bob KE1AU • Don KE1AY • Bob KB1CIW • Haggie KB1HCC • Joel N1JEO • Marty KB1KGP • Bill W1KKF • Mike K1MVM • Paul K1SEZ • Skip W1SKP • Dan W1DMM • Rich WA1TRY • John K1VDF • Chris WA1VXH • Jim N1ZN Competition is usually intense for the renowned H.A. (horse’s derriere) Award. John entertained us with verbal thumbnails of the candidates for the HA Award. • The coveted HA Award was presented to Bob KB1CIW for the 2007 longest and largest collection of blunders. Bill W1KKF made 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 praise of MARC members. • Elmer of the Year - Skip Paquette W1SKP • Ham of the Year - Skip Paquette W1SKP Before we closed, John N1GNV announced the challenge of a scholarship match by QuickSilver Radio was met and $405 ($205 in attendee donations and a $200 match) contributed to the Scholarship fund. A hardy MARC thanks extended to all. The evening concluded with heartfelt good wishes to all and a hope for a happy 2008. Submitted Dan Murphy, W1DMM, Secretary Minutes of Meriden Amateur Radio Club
The business meeting was opened at 1930 on November 8, 2007 with approximately 16 people in attendance. A quorum was present. November 2007 Announcements - • Introductions. • Next meeting is on Friday, December 14th at 7:00 PM - Christmas Party • Note date is Friday • Chris WA1VXH is seriously ill. Our best wishes are extended to him. • Still need coffee-and person(s) for meetings. Secretary's Report - • Accepted as presented and published. Treasurer's Report - • Accepted as presented. Contributions – • None Correspondence – • Special Event QSL cards - about 85 Scholarship – (KE1AY) • Inactive until 2008 Club Station & Facilities - (WA1TRY) • Station worked OK for SS-CW • Rotor repairs in progress. • See Key Klix for hints on operating rotor • Log periodic may have some problems. • New laptop to be configured in shack by Jan 1st. • Tuner repair - tabled Club Activities & Program (KB1CIW) • 60th Anniversary program was a success. • Over 350 QSOs were logged for special event week. • Motion by W1DMM second KE1AY for committee (KE1AU & WA1TRY) to obtain new MARC QSL cards. Passed. • Sweep Stakes-SSB November 17th & 18th. See Skip W1SKP to sign-up. • Sweep Stakes-CW was November 3rd & 4th. Missed a sweep by just a couple. • Next activity meeting is Thursday January 24th. Nets - All nets are doing well • HF-SSB 28.375 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, NC John K1VDF. • VHF-FM 147.36R Tuesdays at 7:00 PM, NC Bob KB1CIW. • VHF-SSB 50.275 Mondays at 8 PM, NC Jim N1ZN & Skip W1SKP Castle Craig - (N1API) • 10/10 QSO parties: CW/Dig Oct 27-28th, SSB Feb 2008. Membership - (N1GNV) • Seventy-nine members more or less. Interference and Technical - (WA1TRY) • Noticed some 40 meter interference during SS. Instruction - (N1JEO) • Next VE second Tuesday in December (Dec 11th). Nutmeg Hamfest - (W1KKF) October 7, 2007 • Nutfest Treas. WA1TRY presented check for $920.58. • Leftovers from the MARC table - EICO rig being tested, Keyer purchased at meeting. Candy Store - (N1ZN) • A new vendor, The Parent Shop, (www.theparentshop.com) has been secured - he was at the Nutfest. Has a variety of products. Key Klix - (WA1MVJ & staff) • Always need articles and authors. EmComm - (WA1VXH) • No report Miscellaneous • Motion by N1API second by N1KGP to fund annual awards upto $100. Passed • One of the picnic tarps fell down at the Nutfest. Repair in progress • Reflector future tabled until January 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 except for Rich WA1TRY who has indicated his wish to step down - Jim N1ZN has agreed to be nominated for vice-president. Additional nominations were opened, Nominations closed. Motion that the Secretary cast one unanimous vote for the nominees, Passed. Slate elected unanimously. • The reelected 2008 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 – KB1CIW Meeting Adjourned about 20:42 Submitted Dan Murphy, W1DMM, Secretary Minutes of Meriden Amateur Radio Club
The business meeting was tamped open at 1930 on October 11, 2007 with
approximately 18 people in attendance. A quorum was present. October 2007 Announcements - • Introductions. • Next meeting is on Thursday, Oct 25 at 7:30 PM - 60th Anniversary Party • Still need coffee-and person(s) for meetings. • November is the Annual Meeting with election of officers and Major Award voting. • Current officer slate will run again but VPres would like to step down. Nominations for any position accepted from the floor. Secretary's Report - • Accepted as presented and published. Treasurer's Report - • Report not available Contributions – • None Correspondence – • None Scholarship – (KE1AY) • Inactive until 2008 Club Station & Facilities - (WA1TRY) • All is OK • New computer. Motion by K1SEZ second by KB1JDL to purchase a laptop for use in the shack as proposed and presented by WA1TRY. Passed. • Tuner repair - tabled Club Activities & Program (KB1CIW) • 60th Anniversary Party program is all set for October. Details in Key Klix and on the MARC web page. • Special Event station operators to contact KB1CIW for times. • JOTA October 20th & 21st at Meriden YTF. See Skip W1SKP to help out. • MARC Marathon Challenge 2008 started on Oct 1st. The 2007 Challenge ended on Sept 30th. Get your logs in to [email protected]. Details in Key Klix and on the MARC web page. Nets - All nets are doing well • HF-SSB 28.375 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, NC John K1VDF. • VHF-FM 147.36R Tuesdays at 7:00 PM, NC Bob KB1CIW. • VHF-SSB 50.275 Mondays at 8 PM, NC Jim N1ZN & Skip W1SKP • Several have tried their hand at NC on the VHF-FM net. Good showing Castle Craig - (N1API) • 10/10 QSO parties: CW/Dig Oct 27-28th, SSB Feb 2008. Membership - (N1GNV) • Motion by WA1TRY second W1KKF to accept Dan W1EVH of Guilford. Passed • Seventy-six members more or less. Interference and Technical - (WA1TRY) • Some antenna help needed, see Key Klix. Instruction - (N1JEO) • Classes for new licensees and upgrades have started. • Next VE second Tuesday in December (Dec 11th). Nutmeg Hamfest - (W1KKF) October 7, 2007 • Huge success. Missed a couple of large vendors, but a good tailgate showing. • Gate up 17% over last year. • Convention better than ever. • Final details after October 22nd post-mortem. • Leftovers from the MARC table will be offered on e-Bay by KB1JDL Candy Store - (N1ZN) • A new vendor, The Parent Shop, (www.theparentshop.com) has been secured - he was at the Nutfest - and there will be a price list available shortly. Has a variety of products. Key Klix - (WA1MVJ & staff) • Always need articles and authors. EmComm - (WA1VXH) • Need people for the Road Race on Saturday October 13th about 8:15 AM to 12:00. See Chris WA1VXH and the article in Key Klix. Miscellaneous • One of the picnic tarps fell down at the Nutfest. Motion by N1API second by K1SEZ for WA1TRY to reconstruct. Cost not to exceed $90. Passed 50/50 – none Meeting Adjourned about 20:28 Submitted Dan Murphy, W1DMM, Secretary Minutes of Meriden Amateur Radio Club
The business meeting was tamped open at 1930 on September 13, 2007 with
approximately 22 people in attendance. A quorum was present. September 2007 Announcements - • Introductions. - none needed • Next meeting is on Thursday, Sept 27 at 7:30 PM - Agenda TBD • Still need coffee-and person(s) for meetings. • Auction after tonight’s meeting of W1SQK (SK) radio equipment as listed in Key Klix. • Sweepstakes CW & SSB is coming in November Secretary's Report - • Accepted as presented and published. Treasurer's Report - • Accepted as presented. Contributions – • None Correspondence – • Thank You letter to wife of W1SQK (SK) for donation of equipment. Scholarship – (KE1AY) • Inactive until 2008 Club Station & Facilities - (WA1TRY) • All is OK • New computer - tabled • Tuner repair - tabled Club Activities & Program (KB1CIW) • 60th Anniversary Party program is underway for October. Details in Key Klix and on the MARC web page. • JOTA October 20th & 21st at Meriden YTF. See Skip W1SKP to help out. Nets - All nets are doing well • HF-SSB 28.375 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, NC John K1VDF. • VHF-FM 147.36R Tuesdays at 7:00 PM, NC Bob KB1CIW. • VHF-SSB 50.275 Mondays at 8 PM, NC Jim N1ZN & Skip W1SKP • Jim N1ZN is putting together a script for use by potential Net Controllers Castle Craig - (N1API) • Al N1API attended the convention in Nebraska. • Castle Craig gained 28 new members at the convention. • 10/10 QSO parties: CW/Dig Oct 27-28th, SSB Feb 2008. Membership - (N1GNV) • Seventy-two members more or less. Interference and Technical - (WA1TRY) • Nothing new Instruction - (N1JEO) • Classes to start after the Nutfest • Next VE at Nutmeg Hamfest October 7th. Nutmeg Hamfest - (W1KKF) October 7, 2007 • On track • See Jim N1ZN for your opportunity to help out Candy Store - (N1ZN) • A new vendor (The Parent Shop) has been secured and there will be a price list available shortly. Key Klix - (WA1MVJ & staff) • Always need articles and authors. EmComm - (WA1VXH) • Need people for the Road Race on Saturday October 13th about 8:15 AM to 12:00. See Chris WA1VXH and the article in Key Klix. Miscellaneous • The new MARC banner is on display at the club during meetings. 50/50 – N1ZNF Meeting Adjourned about 20:03 Submitted Dan Murphy, W1DMM, Secretary Minutes of Meriden Amateur Radio Club
Call to Order: 7:40 August 9, 2007August 2007 Announcements • Sign in Sheet passed around • 50-50 raffle tonight • Coffee Chairman still needed • There was a Key Klix article on keeping the meeting shorter – so keep reports concise. Secretary’s Report • Secretary not present – minutes in Key Klix Treasurer’s Report • Accepted as presented. Correspondence • None Activities/Programs • October will be the 60th Anniversary Party • September will be slide show • Discussion on having a Fox Hunt – who can coordinate? Station Activities • Ten-Tec still has not right after being returned to Ten-Tec • TS-450 has some problems to be determined • Rotor needs fixing • Need volunteers for moving equipment up to meeting room for the auction Nets • 10-10 net – 9-10 check-ins • 2 meter net – 9-10 check-ins • 6 meter net – check-ins dropped for the summer Castle Craig • Al (N1API) going to 10-10 convention in Omaha Scholarship • Check sent to recipients college Membership • New member – Dave Sanford (KE1AV) Interference • None Instruction/VE • Next VE session will be at the Nutmeg Hamfest • Next class will begin the Tuesday after the hamfest Hamfest • Plans progressing on schedule Candy Store • Jim (N1ZN) will contact KA2SEY for prices. Key Klix • Need articles, etc before the last Thursday of the month EMCOMM • Badges will be coming for members • Road Race Oct 13 – need volunteers • Wallingford readiness review coming up – Presentation on hams to be part of review Old Business • New Computer – Rich (WA1TRY) suggested a laptop and will research for next business meeting • New Banner – being made • 60th Anniversary – plans underway New Business • Suggested to start meeting promptly at 7:30 • Ham equipment donations from W1SQK – will be auctioned at future activity meeting • Wallingford Emergency Preparedness– official title now “Office of Emergency Management” Meeting Adjourned – 8:30 Submitted by Jim Savage, N1ZN, Acting Secretary Minutes of Meriden Amateur Radio Club
GeneralJuly 2007 0 Meeting opened at 7:40pm by Bill W1KKF with the following announcements: • Next club event would be the July 26th activity meeting. • We still need a Refreshments Chairperson (i.e. “coffee man”) to manage the coffee pot, soda, and donuts for meetings. • The Taste Of Wallingford will be September 29-30 this year, the week before our Nutmeg Hamfest. • Special thanks went to Skip W1SKP for a donation of several hand tools, which were given to Rich WA1TRY at the meeting. • Scholarship winner announced; from Cheshire High School… PETER JOHNSON. His excellent credentials and accomplishments were read and everyone applauded his work. • Previous month’s business meeting minutes were printed in KeyKlix and accepted as published. • Treasurer’s Report was read and accepted, with no dissenting vote (?). • There was one QSL card received from our Field Day activities to be given to Bob, KE1AU, our QSL manager for response. Committee Reports o Activities Chairman/Bob KB1CIW 3rd annual July Parking Lot picnic will be a hot dog evening on July 26th. Please bring rig, grilles, dogs, etc. The annual “Help the W1-QSL Bureau” effort was discussed and MARC will offer our usual help for our September activity. Bob outlined plans for the 60th MARC anniversary events, and he will prepare a written condensation of the activities being discussed for publication in the next issue of KeyKlix for August. o Geoff N1GY, a current member of MARC and a resident of the Tampa Bay, FL area made several nice comments about his involvement with the Manatee ARC, and his experiences here at MARC. o Station Activity Chairman/Rich WA1TRY We have a TS-450 issue (the town’s rig) Still having problem with the TenTec tuner that was returned from them after being repaired. After some disconcerting discussion with “John” at TenTec, it will be sent back a second time. o Club Net Activity (2m, 6m, 10m) Usual light activity o Castle Craig 10-10 Net/Al N1API Going to the national 10-10 convention held in Omaha, NE o Membership/John N1GNV 77 members tonight o VE / Joel N1JEO Next session will be at the Nutmeg Hamfest on October 7th under the auspices of Don KE1AY. o Nutmeg Hamfest report / Bill W1KKF Press releases going out this week DOCTOR IS IN will be at our Hamfest! Need more volunteers for the 2pm closing efforts. o KeyKlix / Rich WA1TRY Mailing costs going up Need more articles Pictures from Field Day soon We now use an automatic machine folder! Old Business o New club banner discussed Motion to buy a $200 banner from SIGN-A-RAMA in Wallingford was made and seconded, unanimously accepted. Mike KB1MEK will coordinate with SIGN-A-RAMA. o Discussion about a new MARC computer was tabled for now. o Bill W1KKF discussed getting our MARC Field Day logs in by the deadline. o Skip W1SKP discussed more support for the Boy Scout radio merit badge. The next Jamboree On The Air (JOTA) will be the 3rd weekend in October, and is looking for club help. Next spring ’08 there will be a Boy Scout Camporee at the Bethany, CT airport, expecting about 3,000 scouts! More merit badge activity is expected for next April/May at MARC. • Talking with Joel about possibility of VE testing after merit badge training. o 60th MARC Anniversary, general discussion Bob KB1CIW will outline events in next KeyKlix. Club members will have 60th stickers for their personal QSL cards. • QSO party activity from October 26th through November 2nd at W1NRG. • MARC anniversary QSO party will be announced in QST / CQ magazines o We will use W1NRG/60 call sign and will issue a special MARC 60th certificate to anyone who works and QSLs to W1NRG/60. New Business • Bill W1KKF announced the gift of radio equipment to the MARC from W1SQK, a recent Silent Key. o W1SQK was Frederick A. Stone of 153 Madison Road, Durham, CT. o A list of the items included a Kenwood TS940 transceiver and amplifier. o We will review the list and decide how best to use this wonderful gift. A letter of sympathy and gratitude was sent to Mrs. Stone. • The 50/50 raffle was won by Bill KB1GZJ and contributed by him to the Scholarship Fund. o THANKS, Bill! The meeting was adjourned promptly at 8:46pm. Notes taken and prepared by Paul K1SEZ Acting Secretary |
Minutes of Meriden Amateur Radio Club
The business meeting was tamped open at 1938 on June 13, 2007 with approximately 16 people in attendance. A quorum was present. June 2007 General - • Introductions. - none needed • Next meeting is on Thursday, June 28 at 7:30 PM - Agenda TBD • Still need coffee-and person(s) for meetings. • Sherm Stiles WA1VHR a former member passed away recently. Condolences to his wife and family. Secretary's Report - • Accepted as presented and published. Treasurer's Report - • Accepted as presented. Contributions – • None Correspondence – • QSL cards Scholarship – (KE1AY) • A recipient has been selected from the two applicants • Awarding and announcement to be scheduled Club Station & Facilities - (WA1TRY) • See article in the June 2007 Key Klix • Hope to get the Ten-Tec tuner back from repair by Field Day. • Replacing shack G5RV which had bad coax and deteriorating leads. • New Mystery Antenna (W5GI design) will be installed. • New-used TNC purchased for $71 for AirMail in shack. • Will be looking at new/used PC for shack. Club & Contest Activities • New England QSO Party included W1NRG and several members from their home station. Box score in future Key Klix • 2008 BSA camporee planned for May 2008. See Skip W1SKP for info. • BSA Merit Badge course at MARC tentatively scheduled for March/April 2008. May be merged with a Tech class. See Skip. • 60th Anniversary sub-committee needs head. Members:W1KKF, WA1VXH, WA1TRY, W1SKP, W1DMM, K1SEZ, KB1CIW. Program & Entertainment - (KB1CIW) • Program & Entertainment Committee is formed and meets on 1st Sat of month • Plans are: July - picnic, August - unkn, September - possible guest speaker. Nets - All nets are doing well • HF-SSB 28.375 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, NC John K1VDF. • VHF-FM 147.36R Tuesdays at 7:00 PM, NC Bob KB1CIW. • VHF-SSB 50.275 Mondays at 8 PM, NC Jim N1ZN & Skip W1SKP Castle Craig - (N1API) • Some band openings • 10/10 QSO parties: CW/Dig Oct 27-28th, SSB Aug 4-5th. Membership - (N1GNV) • Motion by N1GNV second by W1SKP to accept Robert Gemma (no call) of Meriden. Passed. • Seventy-seven members more or less. Interference and Technical - (WA1TRY) • Corrected bad SWR on G5RV at W2SKP Instruction - (N1JEO) • VE session on Tuesday June 19th at 7 PM. • Next VE at Nutmeg Hamfest October 7th. Nutmeg Hamfest - (W1KKF) October 7, 2007 • Planning on track • Feature speaker is “The Doctor” from the QST Doctor Is In column. Will include a dialog with the audience and respond to e-mail questions. • Conn. Director of Homeland Security/Emergency Management will also speak • A D-Star show & tell will be in the main hall Field Day (June 22-24th) • Will operate from club/EOC as a 2F entry. • All stations - HF-CW, HF-SSB, VHF, Satellite, in building. GOTA station outside. • Gurus: HF-CW W1KKF, HF-SSB W1SKP, VHF W1DMM, GOTA KB1CIW, APRS KB1HCC, Food KB1FYL • Demos: APRS, ATV, RDF • Motion by W1SKP second by WA1TRY for N1GNV to replace unserviceable coolers. Passed Candy Store - (N1ZN) • Previous vendor contacted and will do jackets for $35. Also investigating another vendor that carries higher quality jackets and at similar prices. Key Klix - (WA1MVJ & staff) • Always need articles and authors. EmComm - (WA1VXH) • EmComm badges being purchased by town Miscellaneous • Banner decision tabled 50/50 – W1KKF Meeting Adjourned about 21:05 Submitted Dan Murphy, W1DMM, Secretary Minutes of Meriden Amateur Radio Club
The business meeting was pounded open at 1945 on May 10, 2007 with approximately 20 people in attendance. A quorum was present. May 2007 General - • Introductions. • Next meeting is on Thursday, May 24 at 7:30 PM - A review of our Field Day set up • Still need coffee-and person(s) for meetings. • Bill brought all up to date on the status of the Wallingford Repeater. Secretary's Report - • Accepted as presented and published. Treasurer's Report - • Accepted as presented. Contributions – • Scholarship - AT&T/SBC $22.65, Last 50/50 - $9.00 Correspondence – • Flyers, AT&T cover letter Scholarship – (KE1AY) • Scholar ship this year $300 • Two applications received Club Station & Facilities - (WA1TRY) • See article in the May 2007 Key Klix • Ten=Tec transmatch is dead again after fix by WA1TRY. Seems to be caused by transmitting into dead short during one of March activities. • Motion KB1HCC second by W1SKP to provide $235 +/- for repair to Ten-Tec. Passed (19-1) • Also some feed line problems on G5RV Club & Contest Activities – (KB1CIW) • Always looking for ideas. See Bob KB1CIW • We need a Program & Entertainment Committee as stated in by-laws. • Planning: July - Picnic, August & September - open, October - Anniversary Party • Ides: QSL sorting party • May activity - “Think about Field Day” • Sweep Stakes pins and mugs are in, W1KKF distributed. Nets - All nets are doing well • HF-SSB 28.375 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, NC John K1VDF. • VHF-FM 147.36R Tuesdays at 7:00 PM, NC Bob KB1CIW. • VHF-SSB 50.275 Mondays at 8 PM, NC Jim N1ZN. Castle Craig - (N1API) • Nothing new • 10/10 QSO parties: CW/Dig Oct 27-28th, SSB Aug 4-5th. Membership - (N1GNV) • Seventy-five members more or less. Interference and Technical - (WA1TRY) • Working on reported static problem on one of the club operating positions • Also looking at possible impact of low humidity on static noise in stations. Should be about 35% to 40% - Check out your own station especially in the winter months. Instruction - (N1JEO) • VE session on Tuesday June 19th at 7 PM. • Joel N1JEO is available for General & Extra review on Tuesdays. Contact Joel Nutmeg Hamfest - (W1KKF) October 7, 2007 • New event year planning underway • Contract signed - basically no change from last year • Think about being a Nutmeg Hamfest volunteer. Field Day (June 22-24th) • Will operate from club/EOC as a 2F entry. • All stations - HF-CW, HF-SSB, VHF, and Satellite, in building. GOTA station outside. • Gurus: HF-CW W1KKF, HF-SSB W1SKP, VHF W1DMM, GOTA KB1CIW, APRS KB1HCC, Food KB1FYL • Need Gurus for Satellite. All the listed gurus can use a helper or assistant. • Planning meetings are the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. Equipment check-out on Saturdays, See WA1TRY for time schedules. Candy Store - (N1ZN) • Previous vendor contacted and will do jackets for $35. Also investigating another vendor that carries higher quality jackets. Key Klix - (WA1MVJ & staff) • Always need articles and authors. EmComm - (WA1VXH) • Road Race set for October 13th. Bike Race will not be run this year. • MARC is being equipped for AirMail. • Motion by WA1VXH second by KB1HCC for WA1TRY to bid on eBay for 1200 baud TNC for about $100 for MARC AirMail station. Passed Miscellaneous • BSA Radio Merit Badge class - Skip W1SKP - Successful program about 31 scouts passed. Lots of good impressions. • Motion by N1GNV second by N1API to get a painted vinyl banner from Sign-A-Rama about $200. Did not carry. • Motion by W1DSK second W1SKP to get bid on 19.5 inch embroidered logo for replacement on existing banner. Passed 50/50 – N1JEO Meeting Adjourned about 21:15 Submitted Dan Murphy, W1DMM, Secretary Minutes of Meriden Amateur Radio Club
The business meeting was gaveled open at 1937 on April 12, 2007 with
approximately 18 people in attendance. A quorum was present. April 2007 General - • Introductions. • Next meeting is on Thursday, April 26th at 7:30 PM – an activity meeting. • Anyone entering the building (except for Thursday club meetings) must sign in to log by stairs on the first floor. • Still need coffee-and person(s) for meetings. • Bill brought all up to date on the status of the Wallingford Repeater. The long-term gremlin has been found in the receiver and is being repaired. The repeater should be back to full strength shortly. Secretary's Report - • Accepted as presented and published. Treasurer's Report - • Accepted as presented. Contributions – None Correspondence – • State Incorporation renewal for another year. • Thank You card from members of BSA Troop 47 for the merit badge clinic. Scholarship – (KE1AY) • Applications and letters out to six area schools. • Application is also available on the MARC web page Club Station & Facilities - (WA1TRY) • See article in the February 2007 Key Klix Club & Contest Activities – (KB1CIW) • April activity is planned to be a V/UHF rig tune up night. • Packet & Airmail demo April 18th. • Join the NEQP on May 5th. & 6th. • 60th Anniversary activities planning in progress Nets - All nets are doing well • HF-SSB 28.375 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, NC John K1VDF. • VHF-FM 147.36R Tuesdays at 7:00 PM, NC Bob KB1CIW. • VHF-SSB 50.275 Mondays at 8 PM, NC Jim N1ZN. Castle Craig - (N1API) • Bands have been very quite. • 10/10 QSO parties: CW/Dig May 5-6th, SSB Aug 4-5th. Membership - (N1GNV) • Motion N1GNV second W1SKP to accept Dave Chevrette KB1OWK of Plainville, Passed • Seventy-three members more or less. Interference and Technical - (WA1TRY) • Static on station receivers will be investigated. Instruction - (N1JEO) • No report Nutmeg Hamfest - (W1KKF) October 7, 2007 • Event planning continues Field Day (June 22-24th) • See February KK • Looking for new venue. Last year site already booked.. Candy Store - (N1ZN) • Investigating jacket supplier. Key Klix - (WA1MVJ & staff) • Always need articles and authors. EmComm - (WA1VXH) • AirMail / Packet session April 18th. Miscellaneous • Replacement banner open pending more information 50/50 – KB1LAF Meeting Adjourned about 20:30 Submitted Dan Murphy, W1DMM, Secretary Minutes of Meriden Amateur Radio Club
The business meeting was pounded open at 1935 on March 8, 2007 with
approximately 21 people in attendance. A quorum was present. March 2007 General - • Introductions. • Next meeting is on Thursday, March 22 at 7:30 PM - Betsey K1EIC will update all on section and ARES information. • Bill noted the sudden passing of Tony W1TE. Our sympathies to his family. • Still need coffee-and person(s) for meetings. • Bill brought all up to date on the status of the Wallingford Repeater. Secretary's Report - • Accepted as presented and published. Treasurer's Report - • Treasurer report not available • Audit committee has completed. Audit was OK but the committee had some administrative suggestions.. Contributions – None Correspondence – • Sympathy card and bereavement flowers to family of W1TE. Scholarship – (KE1AY) • Applications will be going to area school guidance counselors shortly. • Application is also available on the MARC web page Club Station & Facilities - (WA1TRY) • See article in the February 2007 Key Klix Club & Contest Activities – (KB1CIW) • March activity is headlined by Betsey K1EIC ARRL Connecticut Section Manager. • It was noted that there seemed to be few of the newly minted Techs on 10 meters • 60th Anniversary activities planning in progress Nets - All nets are doing well • HF-SSB 28.375 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, NC John K1VDF. • VHF-FM 147.36R Tuesdays at 7:00 PM, NC Bob KB1CIW. • VHF-SSB 50.275 Mondays at 8 PM, NC Jim N1ZN. Castle Craig - (N1API) • Bad conditions during Feb QSO party. Castle Craig placed fourth of twenty-four chapters with five logs submitted. Al N1API was sixth overall of 121 logs. • 10/10 QSO parties: Mobile Mar 17th, CW/Dig May 5-6th, SSB Aug 4-5th. Membership - (N1GNV) • No report. Interference and Technical - (WA1TRY) • See article in the February 2007 Key Klix for report on W1SKP 6 meter problems • Static on station receivers will be investigated. Instruction - (N1JEO) • VE session on Tuesday March 6 at 7 PM. Three upgrades or new Tech. • Next VE early June • Joel N1JEO is available for General & Extra review on Tuesdays. Contact Joel Nutmeg Hamfest - (W1KKF) October 7, 2007 • New event year planning underway Field Day (June 22-24th) • See February KK • Looking for new venue. Last year site already booked.. Candy Store - (N1ZN) • Looking at suppliers to increase stock. Key Klix - (WA1MVJ & staff) • Always need articles and authors. EmComm - (WA1VXH) • Working with changing certification upgrades.. Miscellaneous • BSA Radio Merit Badge class - Skip W1SKP - Dates 3/10, 3/24, 4/21, and 4/28 at 8:00 AM to late afternoon. Give Skip a call if you can help. • Replacement banner open pending more information 50/50 – K1SEZ Meeting Adjourned about 20:00 Submitted Dan Murphy, W1DMM, Secretary Minutes of Meriden Amateur Radio Club
The business meeting was pounded open at 1938 on February 8, 2007 with
approximately 18 people in attendance. A quorum was present. February 2007 General - • Introductions. • Next meeting is on Thursday, February 22 at 7:30 PM - topic Simple Wire Antennae. • Need coffee-and person(s) for meetings. • Bill brought all up to date on the status of the Wallingford Repeater. Secretary's Report - • Accepted as presented and published. Treasurer's Report - • Treasurer report not available • Audit committee has completed its work and will report in March. Contributions – None Correspondence – • Newsletters & flyers. Scholarship – (KE1AY) • Applications will be going to area school guidance counselors shortly. • Application is also available on the MARC web page Club Station & Facilities - (WA1TRY) • See article in the January 2007 Key Klix Club & Contest Activities – (KB1CIW) • February activity is on buildable wire antennas. • Motion by W1TE second N1ZN to set up Special Event station and/or other activities in October for the MARC 60th anniversary. Passed Committee chair: K1SEZ, crew: W1DMM, W1TE, WA1TRY, W1SKP, KB1CIW, W1KKF, and KB1EEN. • ARRL - DX CW contest Feb 17 & 18th. ARRL DX SSB contest is March 3rd & 4th. Nets - All nets are doing well • HF-SSB 28.375 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, NC John K1VDF. • VHF-FM 147.36R Tuesdays at 7:30 PM, NC Bob KB1CIW. • The VHF-FM net is testing a 7:00 PM start. Join in early • VHF-SSB 50.275 Mondays at 8 PM, NC Jim N1ZN. Castle Craig - (N1API) • Motion by N1API second KB1CIW for $50 for the 10/10 convention in August for a table and door prize. (Al will be attending). Passed • 10/10 QSO parties: SSB Feb 3/4. A MARC Castle Craig net will met on 28.375 at 18:45 ET (23:45Z) on Fri 2/2 to kick off the QSO party. Scores were low but not the worst. Membership - (N1GNV) • No report. Interference and Technical - (WA1TRY) • See article in the January 2007 Key Klix Instruction - (N1JEO) • Next VE session on Tuesday March 6 at 7 PM. • Joel N1JEO is available for General & Extra review on Tuesdays. Contact Joel Nutmeg Hamfest - (W1KKF) October 7, 2007 • Final fiscal year 2006 meeting Feb 20, 2007 • The new owners seem willing to hold old clients and previous commitments. Candy Store - (N1ZN) • Looking at suppliers to increase stock. Key Klix - (WA1MVJ & staff) • Always need articles and authors. Printing/mailing cost submitted EmComm - (WA1VXH) • ID photos were taken in January. If you were missed see Rich WA1TRY. Miscellaneous • BSA Radio Merit Badge class - Skip W1SKP - Dates 3/10, 3/24, 4/21, and 4/28 at 8:00 AM to late afternoon. Give Skip a call if you can help. • MARC equipment insurance being arranged by WA1TRY. • Question on replacement for club banner on hold awaiting more info. 50/50 – K1SEZ Meeting Adjourned about 20:40 Submitted Dan Murphy, W1DMM, Secretary Secretary
Report & Minutes of January 2007 The business meeting was opened at 1930 on January 8, 2008 with approximately 15 people in attendance. A quorum was present. Announcements - • The president has asked that most reports be delivered via Key Klix to reduce the boring parts of the meeting. The business meeting will hopefully conclude with a mini technical session. • Next meeting is on Thursday, Jan 22 at 7:30 PM - An activity meeting Secretary's Report - • Accepted as published for both November and December. (Correction: K1SKP and KB1KGP should read W1SKP and N1KGP, respectively). • To comply with the new administration request, this document will include the meeting minutes and other reportable items, such as net status, to comply with our various rules and desires. Note the new title. Treasurer's Report - • All assets as of Jan 8th $10,946.54 (Gen'l Funds 4340.11, Scholarship 6606.43) • After a discussion on the impact of the economy on the Money Market Fund, the report was accepted as presented. • Annual audit still in progress. • Motion by N1ZN Second W1SKP to transfer $250 scholarship funds into Market fund. Motion was left open to review further transfers in four (4) months. Passed Contributions – • Scholarship - $735.00 received donations in memory of W1FD. $409.00 donations received from member donations. • WA1VXH a Belkin Router – for 50/50 raffle Correspondence – • Eleven memorial (W1FD) donations. Scholarship – (KE1AY) • Applications will be going to area school guidance counselors shortly. • Application is also available on the MARC web page Club Station & Facilities - (WA1TRY) • See January Key Klix for SAM report. Club Activities & Program (KB1CIW) • See January Key Klix for Paul’s activity meeting information. Nets - All nets are doing well • HF-SSB 28.375 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, NC John K1VDF. • VHF-FM 147.36R Tuesdays at 7:00 PM, NC Bob KB1CIW, KB1MEK, W1POP, W1SKP and others as required. • VHF-SSB 50.175 Mondays at 8 PM, NC Jim N1ZN & Skip W1SKP • Starting with the net on February 2, 2009 the MARC 6 meter net frequency will move from 50.275 to 50.175. This will put us closer to the 6 meter calling frequency and hopefully attract more check-ins. Castle Craig - (N1API) • 10/10 QSO parties SSB Feb 7-8th, Mobile Mar 21st, CW May 2-3rd,Dig May 2-3rd • Friday Feb 6th will be QSO party quick start. See Jan Key Klix (All dates are UTC) Membership - (N1GNV) • Forty-six 2009 members more or less. • Is your membership current? Interference and Technical - (WA1TRY) • Experience some noise in shack on 15 & 40. Will follow up. Instruction - (VE-KE1AY, Instruction Facilitator - Open) • There will be a one-day cram class review of manual for potential Technicians on Saturday April 25th (9:00 AM to 6:00 PM). Contact N1GNV if wish to help or get more details. Advertising plans are in the works. • VE Session April 25th following training class (probably about 4:00 PM) Candy Store - (N1ZN) • A new vendor, Several members have used the new vendor with good reports Key Klix - (WA1TRY & staff) • New format, new editor, new year. Additional information in January Key Klix EmComm - (WA1VXH) • Chris WA1VXH will run an ICS-700 training session on the third Thursday of each month. See January Key Klix for details. Miscellaneous • The offer by the Darmofalski family of MARC or a MARC member obtaining W1FD as a vanity call was discussed. Final resolution will be determined later. A consensus was reached that 1) we keep W1NRG as the club primary call, 2) we make an effort to accept the offer, 3) consider use for special events or as a W1KKF (147.36R) repeater call (needs to be socialized with the repeater membership). • Chris WA1VXH has secured a reservation for Marcus Park for Field Day. 50/50 – K1SEZ, Router – KB1CIW Meeting Adjourned about 20:52 Submitted Dan Murphy, W1DMM, Secretary |