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Record of Minutes MARC 2008 |
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Record of Minutes MARC 2008 |
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Minutes of Meriden Amateur Radio Club
Outgoing President Bill W1KKF opened the evening activities on December
12, 2008. About 30-35 members and guests were present to enjoy the MARC
Annual Christmas Party. Mike KB1MEK and Bob KB1FYL rendered a musical
interlude preceding and following the evening activities.December 2008 A steering committee decided this year to allow the Ladies Guild of the First United Methodist Church to cater the event. All agreed the repast was professionally done and delicious. Recognition and a round of applause was rendered. Following the banquet, the business meeting began. The normal agenda was dispensed with. After a round of introductions, the assembled remembered Frank Darmofalski W1FD (SK) with many recalling their pleasant memories about our founding president. The 2009 MARC officers were introduced: John N1GNV President Jim N1ZN Vice President Dan W1DMM Secretary Haggie KB1HCC Treasurer Rich WA1TRY Station Activity 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. • John recognized the quarter century of Bill W1KKF leading the Meriden Amateur Radio Club with a presentation of an engraved pocket knife from the new president and, from the membership, a plaque and life membership in MARC noting Bill’s outstanding tenure. Very Well Done! Bill. • Paul K1SEZ earned the MARC Marathon Challenge First Place – High Power award with worked all continents endorsement. An Honor Roll plaque will adorn the MARC shack with those making a major contribution during 2007 • Bob KE1AU • Don KE1AY • Bob KB1CIW • Dan W1DMM • Haggie KB1HCC • Marty KB1KGP • Bill W1KKF • Mike KB1MEK • Ed WA1MVJ • Mike K1MVM • Paul K1SEZ • Skip K1SKP • Todd K1TDO • Rich WA1TRY • John K1VDF • Chris WA1VXH • Jim N1ZN Competition is usually intense for the renowned H.A. (horse’s derriere) Award. Because the blunders were not observed – or were so universal – that the H.A. Award was not awarded and will remain in the stable. • Rich WA1TRY was the recipient of the Technical Achievement Award for his poweress in “properly” using the volume control on his two meter rig Bill W1KKF made the nights highlight awards to the Ham of the Year and Elmer of the Year. These awards are voted on by the membership and represent the top praise of MARC members. • Elmer of the Year – Frank Darmofalski W1FD • Ham of the Year – Bill Wawrzeniak W1KKF Before we closed, John N1GNV announced the challenge of a scholarship match by QuickSilver Radio was met and $244 ($122 in attendee donations and a $122 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 2009. Submitted Dan Murphy, W1DMM, Secretary Minutes of Meriden Amateur Radio Club
The business meeting opened at 1930 on November 13, 2008 with approximately 30 people in attendance. A quorum was present. November 2008 Announcements - • Frank Darmofalski W1FD became a Silent Key on November 2, 2008. A remembrance period will take place at the Christmas Party on December 12th. • Bill Munger N1PBF, a former member, became a Silent Key in October. • Introductions. • Next meeting is on Friday, December 12th at 7:00 PM - Christmas Party • Note date is Friday • Family of W1FD has offered Frank’s call to MARC as vanity call or to interested MARC member. Will be KK article and discussion/decision in January. Secretary's Report - • Accepted as presented and published. Correction: 2008 is the 75th anniversary of Sweeps Stakes, not the 50th. Treasurer's Report - • Accepted as presented. • Impact of economy on the Mutual Fund will be detailed at the January meeting. • Annual audit committee: N1GNV, K1SEZ and N1ZN. Contributions – • Club – K1PU donated headsets for club station from McKay Products. • Club – Several items of test equipment was donated by Ian W1YVC. • Scholarship - The Darmofalski family suggested that friends may donate to the scholarship fund in Frank’s name Correspondence – • Sympathy cards sent to the families of Frank Darmofalski W1FD and Bill Munger N1PBF. • Floral arrangement sent to services for Frank Darmofalski W1FD. • Miscellaneous catalogs. Scholarship – (KE1AY) • Letters for 2009 scholarship announcement will go to schools in March. Club Station & Facilities - (WA1TRY) • Station worked OK for SS-CW • A bad connector in the antenna panel to be repaired before SS-SSB. • Ten-Tec tuner squeaks. Club Activities & Program (KB1CIW) • Next activity meeting is January 22, 2009. Bob needs suggestions and collaborators. • Sweep Stakes-SSB November 15th & 16th. See Skip W1SKP or KB1CIW to sign-up. • Sweep Stakes-CW was November 1st & 2nd. Missed a sweep by one – NT. • Next regular activity meeting is Thursday January 24th. • Bob KB1FYL will hold an instructional and construction series on building a quality telescope on non-meeting Thursdays (about 4-2 hour sessions) in March. Attendees need $100 pre-payment for materials. See Bob ASAP. 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 & Mike K1MVM Castle Craig - (N1API) • 10/10 QSO parties: CW/Dig May 2009, SSB Feb 7th & 9th, 2009. • Al has been entering W1NRG contacts for 10/10 awards. MARC has earned 400 Bar and Basic County plus 100 awards. • Some Castle Craig applications and upgrades. Membership - (N1GNV) • Seventy-seven members more or less. Interference and Technical - (WA1TRY) • Noticed some 40-meter interference during SS. Instruction - (VE-KE1AY, Instruction-Open) • No VE session scheduled • January one-day Tech class by N1GNV on hold. Nutmeg Hamfest - (W1KKF) October 12, 2008 • Nutfest unedited results: Attendance-521, MARC distribution $***.** (est), VE session $**.00, Club table $***.00. • IC718 and Switching power supply did not sell, they will be offered on EBay. Candy Store - (N1ZN) • Running smoothly. • MARC logo hats are available – See Jim N1ZN Key Klix - (WA1MVJ & staff) • Always need articles and authors. • Motion by N1GNV second by W1POP to purchase a new printer for WA1TRY replacing one worn out on KeyKlix printing. Not to exceed $50.00. Passed. EmComm - (WA1VXH) • There may be a nationwide ID system. More to follow. • Wallingford announced “no communications CERT program. May put amateur-town relationship in jeopardy. • Discussion on SET participation during October. Miscellaneous • Motion by N1KGP second by W1SKP to fund annual awards upto $100. Passed • Chris WA1VXH will request Marcus Cooke Park for Field Day 2009 in January. • W1SKP said that the Church Ladies would cater the Christmas Party for $550. Subcommittee will decide 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. Nominations from the floor were: John N1GNV-President, Paul K1SEZ-Secretary, and Haggy KB1HCC-Treasurer. A secret ballot was initiated for President and Secretary. After determining that John N1GNV had won the Presidency and Dan W1DMM had won as Secretary, John N1GNV declined his nomination for Treasurer. The remaining uncontested offices were accepted by acclamation. • The reelected 2009 officers are: President John N1GNV Secretary Dan W1DMM Vice President Jim N1ZN Treasurer Haggie KB1HCC Station Facilities Manager Rich WA1TRY • 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 – N1KGP Meeting Adjourned about 21:15 Submitted Dan Murphy, W1DMM, Secretary Minutes of Meriden Amateur Radio Club
The business meeting was opened at 1937 on October 9, 2008 with approximately 14 people in attendance. A quorum was present. October 2008 Announcements - • Introductions. • Next meeting is on Thursday, Oct 23 at 7:30 PM – Activity meeting • November is the Annual Meeting with election of officers and Major Award voting. • Current officer slate will run again. Nominations for any position accepted from the floor. Secretary's Report - • September minutes accepted as published. • Special meeting minutes accepted as presented. Treasurer's Report - • Report not available Contributions – • None Correspondence – • Sympathy cards to family of Mike Tierney N1LGA (SK) and Ernie Frattoni on the passing of his mother. Scholarship – (KE1AY) • Inactive until 2008 Club Station & Facilities - • See October Key Klix for WA1TRY report. • Some connectors were found bad during the recent SET. Club Activities & Program (KB1CIW) • See October Key Klix for description of October activity by K1SEZ. • Holiday Party is scheduled for December 12th. Skip W1SKP has reserved the First United Methodist Church – same venue as last year. Catering subcommittee is busy deciding menu, logistics, and other necessary bits and pieces. • November Sweepstakes is its 50th. Anniversary. Special pins will be available. MARC will run a club station: CW – Bill W1KKF, SSB – Bob KB1CIW & Skip W1SKP are scheduling gurus. • MARC Marathon Challenge 2009 started on Oct 1st. The 2008 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 and Mike K1MVM. Castle Craig - (N1API) • Ten meter activity is picking up with some European activity. • 10/10 QSO parties: CW/Dig Oct 25-26th, SSB Feb 7th. & 8th, 2009. • Motion by N1API second by W1POP to renew MARC membership in 10/10 - $40 for 3 years. Passed. Membership - (N1GNV) • Renew early and avoid the Christmas Party rush. Interference and Technical - (WA1TRY) • Lots of noise observed during the recent SET. Instruction - (VE – KE1AY, Instruction – Open) • VE session at Hamfest and after January Tech course. • John N1GNV will head a Tech course in January. Contact N1GNV to assist. Nutmeg Hamfest - (W1KKF) October 12, 2008 • Post meeting observations v All seemed first-rate. v Attendence similar to last year. v Convention well attended. • Final details after October 22nd post-mortem. Candy Store - (N1ZN) • Running smoothly. Key Klix - (WA1MVJ & staff) • See October Key Klix for guidelines on article submission. EmComm - (WA1VXH) • SET held October 4th. & 5th. Several areas need additional training – finding the weak spots was the major purpose. Traffic was mostly handled on 70 cm. High noise floor noticed by many. 50/50 – W1DMM Meeting Adjourned about 20:13 Submitted Dan Murphy, W1DMM, Secretary Minutes of Meriden Amateur Radio Club
The president called a Special Meeting preceding the regular activity
meeting at 19:30 PM on September 25, 2008. The purpose was to handle
two agenda items: 1) Deal with the auction of donated items to MARC by
Charles Cooper WY3S and his family, and 2) Consider two applicants for
membership. Approximately 16 were in attendance.Special Meeting September 2008 • Some sealed bids were received before the meeting; additional bids were taken from the assemblage. Reconvening at 8:02 PM after a 15 minute suspension to allow viewing of the equipment, the bids were opened. Only bids meeting the minimum criteria set by the Executive Committee were considered. The following items were sold: Alinco DJ-160 HT – KB1GWP, Antenna Analyzer MFJ-259 – N1ZN, Soldering Iron – KB1CIW, Heath SB-104 XCVR – N1ZN, and several miscellaneous items sold at best offer. The remaining items will be on the MARC table at the Nutmeg Hamfest. • Motion by N1GNV second by several to accept new members Bob Munro W1AMF of North Haven and Paul Clark WA1MAC of Hamden. Passed Special meeting adjourned about 20:19 Submitted Dan Murphy, W1DMM, Secretary Minutes of Meriden Amateur Radio Club
The business meeting was opened at 1930 on September 11, 2008 with
approximately 16 people in attendance. A quorum was present. N1ZN acted
as chair.September 2008 Announcements - • Introductions. • Next meeting is on Thursday, September 25 at 7:30 PM - An activity meeting. • WA1TRY noted that Ernie’s (Wallingford Emergency Manager) mother passed away. MARC sympathies are extended. Secretary's Report - • Accepted as published. Todd’s call is K1TDO not K1TEO as typed. Treasurer's Report - • Accepted as presented. Contributions – • MARC – N1GY contributed the 50/50 take from the August activity meeting. Correspondence – • Sympathy card to family of Steve N1SA • Thank you letter from Juvenile Diabetes Foundation for donation in memory of K1EPX. • Thank you note from Allison Maurer for 2008 Scholarship award. • Thank you letter and update from Peter Johnson recipient of 2007 Scholarship award. • Several QSL cards. Scholarship – (KE1AY) • Restart in the Spring Club Station & Facilities - (WA1TRY) • Report in September KK. Club Activities & Program (KB1CIW) • Bob KB1FYL has agreed to do a homebrew session on his telescope design. Tentatively planned for later this year, the project will take several sessions. It will be on the alternate Thursdays from the MARC meetings. Material cost $100 prepay (Bob will rebate if volume discounts available). Those interested should contact Bob by the November meeting. • September Activity – Auction of donated equipment (See Aug KK) • October Activity – The well appointed PC equipped shack by K1SEZ • Trip to Bethany Observatory will be in the Spring. Nets - All nets are doing well – up and down a bit. • 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 & Mike K1MVM. • Nets at various times have temporary NCs – FB to the volunteers Castle Craig - (N1API) • 10/10 QSO parties, CW/digital parties October 25th & 26th. Phone February 7th & 8th. • August 10/10 Party – N1API first in Area 1, 8th in the World, W1NRG first in club group. Membership - (N1GNV) • Motion to accept Dave K1THP of Farmington. Passed • Seventy-four members more or less Interference and Technical - (WA1TRY) • Nothing new. Instruction - (VE- KE1AY, Inst - Open) • VE session during the Nutmeg Hamfest and after Jan Tech course. • John N1GNV will run a one day Tech course later this year. Contact John to help. Nutmeg Hamfest - (W1KKF) October 12, 2008 • All the pieces are in place. • Need talk-in person • We will need volunteers especially for set up and shut down – See Jim N1ZN. Candy Store - (N1ZN) • Hats are available from N1ZN. • Jackets available from The Parent Store. Key Klix - (WA1MVJ & staff) • Running along just fine • New deadline times and submission requirements are available in KK and on the club forum. EmComm - (WA1VXH) • All set for SET on October 4th, once antennas are fixed. • Road race is now scheduled for the Spring (was in October). More to follow Miscellaneous • Discussed Christmas Party catering with price lists submitted by WA1TRY and N1ZN. Will empower a subcommittee and decide in October. • Need to confirm the Christmas Party site with W1SKP. • A consensus was taken on the “Official” club logo. Choices were shown in the August KK. Results: A-Red Key – 10, B-Black Key – 6. 50/50 – WA1TRY again Meeting Adjourned about 20:58 Submitted Dan Murphy, W1DMM, Secretary Minutes of Meriden Amateur Radio Club
The business meeting was opened at 1937 on August 14, 2008 with approximately 12 people in attendance. A quorum was present. August 2008 Announcements - • Introductions. • Next meeting is on Thursday, August 28 at 7:30 PM – TBD. • Todd K1TEO has is now a certified Recording Engineer and has been elected as a member of ASCAP. FB Todd. • We need a new license training class coordinator. Secretary's Report - • Accepted as published, with two exceptions 1. Betsey donated a Repeater Directory, and 2. The MARC reflector was discussed and will leave as is. Treasurer's Report - • No report Contributions – • MARC – Ham radio equipment from Charles Cooper WY3S. Equipment will be offered to members first through an auction and the remainder offered at the club table at the Nutfest. Motion by N1ZN second by W1SKP to hold an IC-718 Transceiver and Astron SS-30 power supply for club use was defeated Correspondence – • Cover letter to Juvenile Diabetes Association with $100 donation in memory of Bix K1EPX. • Thank you letter to Charles Cooper WY3S for the donation of his shack equipment. Health problems make operation no longer viable. • Catalogues. Scholarship – (KE1AY) • 2009 season begins in the Spring Club Station & Facilities - (WA1TRY) • Waiting on weather to fix 6 meter antenna • Shack is all back together after Field Day Club Activities & Program (KB1CIW) • Activity Meetings: Aug – TBD, Sept – trip to Bethany Observatory (Maybe), Oct – possible Computer Controlled Station • Bob KB1FYL has offered to give a telescope information and home brew activity. He will be able to have available a low cost homebrew package. More details in a future Key Klix. • Members will vote on the “official” MARC logo at the September meeting. Choices were posted and were in the August issue of Key Klix. Nets - All nets are doing well – up and down a bit. • 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 & Mike K1MVM. Castle Craig - (N1API) • Several members kicked off the Summer QSO Party. The 10 meter band was open most of the weekend. • Next phone party is February 7th & 8th. • Next CW/Digital party is October 25th & 26th. Membership - (N1GNV) • No report. Interference and Technical - (WA1TRY) • Maybe some feed line problems in the shack. Instruction – (VE – KE1AY; Instruction – Open) • VE session at the Hamfest and in December. • Possible two day course this fall. See N1GNV Nutmeg Hamfest - (W1KKF) October 12, 2008 • There will be a MARC club table for you get dispose of your treasures • Forum agenda is solid – Ed Hare W1RFI, CT ARRL Section, YCCC • Need to be completely clear of the grounds by 2 PM – a contract requirement. • We will need volunteers especially for set up and shut down – See Jim N1ZN. • Last door prize drawn at 1:00 PM • VE session to start at 9:30 AM Candy Store - (N1ZN) • Established vendor is working out. • Hats with MARC logo are available. Key Klix - (WA1MVJ & staff) • Running along just fine. • There are new submission dates (last day of month) and some formatting rules. These will be stated in Key Klix. EmComm - (WA1VXH) • MARC may be 2008 SET coordination point for Region II in October. Some 440 issues. • Wallingford Emergency Management was audited. Some problems but generally satisfactory. Miscellaneous • Christmas Party caterer tabled. Info should be available at next meeting. 50/50 – WA1TRY Meeting Adjourned about 20:27 Submitted Dan Murphy, W1DMM, Secretary Minutes of Meriden Amateur Radio Club
The business meeting was open at 1934 on July 10, 2008 with approximately 19 people in attendance. A quorum was present. July 2008 General – • The meeting opened with an introduction by Don KE1AY of the 2008 MARC Scholarship Award. Allison Maurer and her parents, Bob and Maureen, were warmly received. A graduate of Maloney High School, Allison will be attending Hofstra University on Long Island and major in TV and Communications. • The regular portion of the business meeting continued with introductions. • Next meeting is on Thursday, July 27th. - an activity meeting. • Looking for a coordinator/facilitator for licensing classes. • Skip W1SKP was reported home after a trip to the hospital with a TIA or similar symptoms. Secretary's Report - • Minutes for June 2008 accepted as presented and published. Treasurer's Report - • Accepted as presented. Contributions - • None Correspondence – • None Scholarship – KE1AY • 2008 Scholarship awarded, 2009 season will begin next March Club Station & Facilities - (WA1TRY) • Club station will be returning to normal shortly following Field Day. Club Activities & Program (KB1CIW) • A straw poll was taken of preference for July. A picnic took the lead • Other options were discussed – Fox Hunt, others – were discussed. • There will be an input forum on the MARC BBS. Nets - All nets are doing well – up and down a bit. • 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 • The CW net appears to be defunct. Castle Craig - (N1API) • Next phone party is August 2nd & 3rd. • A Castle Craig on-the-air meeting will commence at 18:30 ET on Friday August 1st. See the July KK for details • Ten/Ten convention will be in Orlando in July 2009. Membership - (N1GNV) • Seventy-three members more or less Interference and Technical - (WA1TRY) • Nothing new. Instruction – (VE – KE1AY; Instruction – Open) • No class report • Next VE at the Hamfest (Oct 12) and in December. Nutmeg Hamfest - (W1KKF) October 12, 2008 • Forum agenda is solid – Ed Hare W1RFI, CT ARRL Section, YCCC • Need to be completely clear of the grounds by 2 PM – a contract requirement. • We will need volunteers especially for set up and shut down – See Jim N1ZN. Candy Store - (N1ZN) • Established vendor is working out. • Ordered hats with MARC logo, these are available at $10/ea. See N1ZN Key Klix - (WA1MVJ & staff) • Running along just fine. Authors are always welcome. • An increasing list of members now has opted for the electronic only version. Field Day - (W1SKP) – June 28 & 29th • The site worked out well and all involved seemed pleased. • New antenna arrangements went well. • WX was near perfect, the first rain was observed about 3:30 PM Sunday. • Overall, all agreed that it was a good Field Day. • An enthusiastic discussion over the Field Day message and if it was properly transmitted, thereby claiming it for bonus points, ensued. A consensus vote was taken: 11 to claim for bonus points, 5 not to claim. • The box score as of 7/10 (final details are still being tabulated): QSO Counts 2008 2007 2006 QSO Counts 2008 2007 2006 80 Meters – CW NA 189 117 80 Meters – SSB NA 64 127 40 Meters - CW NA 243 343 40 Meters – SSB NA 52 0 20 Meters – CW NA 164 241 20 Meters – SSB NA 41 174 15 Meters - CW NA 15 137 15 Meters – SSB NA 1 41 10 Meters – CW NA 0 0 10 Meters – SSB NA 1 0 Total CW 915 611 838 Total HF SSB 540 159 342 Satellite - CW 5 0 0 GOTA Station – all bands 2 58 97 6 Meters – VHF all modes 134 70 76 Total All QSOs 1601 916 1354 2 Meters – VHF all modes (*includes 1-70 CM) 5 18* 0 Bonus Points NA 1330 1270 Total Points Claimed NA 4384 5656 • MARC Field Day score history may be found on the club web page EmComm - (WA1VXH) • MARC may be 2008 SET coordination point for Region II in October. Miscellaneous • E-mail reflector discussion tabled. (N1GNV) • Looking into a catering deal for the annual Christmas party. Tabled 50/50 – W1KKF, Repeater (given by K1EIC) – KB1HCC Meeting Adjourned about 20:52 Submitted Dan Murphy, W1DMM, Secretary |
Minutes of Meriden Amateur Radio Club
The business meeting was opened at 1935 on June 12, 2008 with approximately 19 people in attendance. A quorum was present. June 2008 Announcements - • Introductions. • Next meeting is on Thursday, June 26 at 7:30 PM – A field day activity meeting. • Don KE1AY has agreed to become VE coordinator. • We need a new license training coordinator. Secretary's Report - • Accepted as published. Treasurer's Report - • Accepted as presented. Contributions – • None. Correspondence – • MARC liability insurance policy • QSL cards Scholarship – (KE1AY) • 2008 recipient has been determined and will be at the July meeting for a presentation. Club Station & Facilities - (WA1TRY) • All OK. In a field day prep mode. • Emergency generators are being serviced for field day. Club Activities & Program (KB1CIW) • Information will be on the MARC BBS/Forum Nets - All nets are doing well – up and down a bit. • 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 • CW Slow Speed 28.275 Mondays at 7:00 PM. NC Kenth W1JKP. • The CW net has been off the air for several weeks. Castle Craig - (N1API) • Next phone party is August 2nd & 3rd. Membership - (N1GNV) • Seventy-one members more or less Interference and Technical - (WA1TRY) • Nothing new. Instruction – (VE – KE1AY; Instruction – Open) • No VE or class report Nutmeg Hamfest - (W1KKF) October 12, 2008 • Key forum speaker – Ed Hare W1RFI • Several other speakers are in the wings plus a YCCC meeting. • We will need volunteers especially for set up and shut down – See Jim N1ZN. Candy Store - (N1ZN) • Established vendor is working out. • Ordered hats with MARC logo, these will be available shortly. Key Klix - (WA1MVJ & staff) • Running along just fine. Authors are always welcome. • About six members have opted for the electronic only version. Field Day - (W1SKP) – June 28 & 29th • Info on MARC web page (www.MERIDENARC.org) and forum (www.W1NRG.com/forum). • Several discussions on digital modes, GOTA logging, and other items all referred to the subcommittee. Attend a planning meeting if you have a concern or suggestion. • Committee has been meeting regularly (1st and 3rd Thursdays) and has items well in hand. • Gurus are: W1SKP coordinator with KB1CIW, WA1TRY; CW – W1KKF, SSB – W1SKP, GOTA – N1GNV, Power - WA1VXH; VHF - W1DMM; Satellite – W1KKF; Food – N1GNV; Press – N1ZN EmComm - (WA1VXH) • MARC may be 2008 SET coordination point for Region II in October. Miscellaneous • E-mail reflector discussion tabled. (N1GNV) • Tarp repair will be ready for Field Day. • Motion by N1ZN second by N1GNV for up to $100 fro tarp frame parts. Passed. • Looking into a catering deal for the annual Christmas party. Tabled 50/50 – N1ZN Meeting Adjourned about 20:30 Submitted Dan Murphy, W1DMM, Secretary Minutes of Meriden Amateur Radio Club
The business meeting was opened at 1930 on May 8, 2008 with approximately 19 people in attendance. A quorum was present. May 2008 Announcements - • Introductions. • Next meeting is on Thursday, May 22 at 7:30 PM - An activity meeting Secretary's Report - • Accepted as published. Treasurer's Report - • Accepted as presented. Contributions – • Scholarship - $100 Anonymous. Correspondence – • Get well to Bix K1EPX (Post Mtg Note: K1EPX passed away on May 15th) • State Conn Corporate renewal • QSL cards Scholarship – (KE1AY) • Two applications received and are being reviewed. • Discussion on how to better advertise Scholarship for the future. • Award amount to be $350 Club Station & Facilities - (WA1TRY) • All OK. • Working on 6 meter antenna on the roof. Club Activities & Program (KB1CIW) • May Activity – TBD • May & June Activity – Field Day preparations and picnic plans • New England QSO Party. Seven or eight club participants • (W1SKP) BSA Merit Badge classes May 31st. Skip may include a Tech level class with the MB requirements. If so a VE session will be added. Contact Skip to help on one or more Saturdays. • May 17th BSA session cancelled due to lack of parents. Nets - All nets are doing well – up and down a bit. • 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 • CW Slow Speed 28.275 Mondays at 7:00 PM. NC Kenth W1JKP. • There does not seem to be much interest in the CW net. Castle Craig - (N1API) • 10/10 QSO parties, No activity during the CW/digital parties. • Next phone party is August 2nd & 3rd. Membership - (N1GNV) • Motion to accept Bob WB1GYZ of Wallingford and Al N1TJQ of New Haven. Passed • Seventy-two members more or less Interference and Technical - (WA1TRY) • Nothing new. Instruction - (N1JEO) • No VE or class report • Possible BSA class and VE session on or about June 24th. Nutmeg Hamfest - (W1KKF) October 12, 2008 • Three of four major vendors have signed on. • Received ARRL convention approval. • Keep tuned – there are changes with times and procedures because of new contract. • We will need volunteers especially for set up and shut down – See Jim N1ZN. Candy Store - (N1ZN) • Working on logo hat provider. Key Klix - (WA1MVJ & staff) • Running along just fine • Member options are available for delivery choice – electronic only, snail mail or both. Contact WA1TRY to state your choice. Field Day - (W1SKP) – June 28 & 29th • Info on MARC web page (www.MERIDENARC.org) and forum (www.W1NRG.com/forum). • Committee has been meeting regularly and has items well in hand. • All permissions for the field (Marcus Cooke Park) are in place. • Gurus are: W1SKP coordinator with KB1CIW, WA1TRY; CW – W1KKF, SSB – W1SKP, GOTA – N1GNV, Power - WA1VXH; VHF - W1DMM; Satellite – W1KKF; Food – N1GNV; Press – N1ZN • Gurus needed: Public greeters. • Several rule changes this year, especially in bonus and GOTA areas. EmComm - (WA1VXH) • MS Society Walk-A-Thon coverage was a success. See May KK article. No media coverage about club or any amateur participation. Miscellaneous • Club liability insurance was presented. Motion by W1SKP, second by KB1HCC for $350 for ARRL sponsored liability insurance for $2Mill/year all occurrences, $1Mill/yr each occurrence. Passed This will be an annual cost. • E-mail reflector discussion tabled. (N1GNV) • Tarp repair will be ready for Field Day. • Looking into a catering deal for the annual Christmas party. More to follow 50/50 – WX1D Meeting Adjourned about 20:44 Submitted Dan Murphy, W1DMM, Secretary Minutes of Meriden Amateur Radio Club
The business meeting was opened at 1932 on April 10, 2008 with approximately 20 people in attendance. A quorum was present. April 2008 Announcements - • Introductions. • Next meeting is on Thursday, Apr 24 at 7:30 PM - An activity meeting Secretary's Report - • Accepted as published. Treasurer's Report - • No treasurers report. • Audit – reported satisfactory and in good order by Jim N1ZN for the committee. Accepted by the membership. Contributions – • None Correspondence – • Thank you for sympathy donation and arrangement from Bob KB1FYL. • Thank you for donation from Pond Hill School Scholarship – (KE1AY) • Letters out to area schools. • Application is available on the MARC web page. • Award amount to be $350 Club Station & Facilities - (WA1TRY) • All OK. See April Key Klix for details • Replaced water damaged ceiling tiles. Looks good. Club Activities & Program (KB1CIW) • April Activity – Some WW II history films by WA1TRY • May & June Activity – Field Day preparations and picnic plans • New England QSO Party May 3rd & 4th • (W1SKP) BSA Merit Badge classes April 19th and May 3rd & 17th. Skip may include a Tech level class with the MB requirements. If so a VE session will be added. Contact Skip to help on one or more Saturdays. • April 5th BSA session cancelled due to lack of parents. Nets - All nets are doing well – up and down a bit. • 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 • CW Slow Speed 28.275 Mondays at 7:00 PM. NC Kenth W1JKP. Castle Craig - (N1API) • 10/10 QSO parties, CW May 3-4th,Dig May 3-4th Membership - (N1GNV) • No report Interference and Technical - (WA1TRY) • Nothing new. Instruction - (N1JEO) • No VE or class report • Possible BSA class and VE session in June Nutmeg Hamfest - (W1KKF) October 12, 2008 • Contract signed. Public hours 8 AM to 1 PM. Clear grounds by 2:30 PM • Developing 2008 forums and vendor listings. • Keep tuned – there are changes with times and procedures because of new contract. • We will need volunteers especially for set up and shut down – See Jim N1ZN. Candy Store - (N1ZN) • Working on logo hat provider. Key Klix - (WA1MVJ & staff) • April issue had several contributors – keep it up! • Member options are being developed for delivery choice – electronic only, snail mail or both. Contact WA1TRY Field Day - (W1SKP) – June 28 & 29th • Info on MARC web page (www.MERIDENARC.org) and forum (www.W1NRG.com/forum) • All permissions for the field (Marcus Cooke Park) are in place. • Gurus are: W1SKP coordinator with KB1CIW, WA1TRY; CW – W1KKF, SSB – W1SKP, GOTA – N1GNV, Power - WA1VXH; VHF - W1DMM; Satellite – W1KKF; Food – N1GNV. • Gurus needed: Public& Press. • Several rule changes this year, especially in bonus and GOTA areas. EmComm - (WA1VXH) • MS Society Walk-A-Thon needs help on May 4th 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM. More info to be in KK and MARC forum. Contact Chris WA1VXH. Miscellaneous • E-mail reflector discussion tabled. • Tarp repair tabled. Waiting on weather. • Club liability insurance info in Key Klix. WA1TRY waiting on feedback from agent(s) 50/50 – WA1TRY Meeting Adjourned about 20:22 Submitted Dan Murphy, W1DMM, Secretary Minutes of Meriden Amateur Radio Club
The business meeting was opened at 1931 on March 13, 2008 with approximately 15 people in attendance. A quorum was present. March 2008 Announcements - • Introductions. • Next meeting is on Thursday, Mar 27 at 7:30 PM - An activity meeting Secretary's Report - • Accepted as published. Treasurer's Report - • Accepted as presented. • Audit - no report Contributions – • None Correspondence – • Sympathy card sent to Bob KB1FYL on the loss of his wife. MARC also sent a funeral arrangement and memorial donation to Pond Hill School. • State of Connecticut incorporation renewal bill received. Scholarship – (KE1AY) • Letters out to area schools within a week. • Application is available on the MARC web page. • Award amount to be $350 Club Station & Facilities - (WA1TRY) • All OK See March Key Klix for details • Main concern is repairs to South tower. • Discussion on sealing connectors. Club Activities & Program (KB1CIW) • March Activity - Audio tapes from Jean Shepherd K2ORS (SK) of WOR – NY Sports radio fame • April Activity – open • New England QSO Party May 3rd & 4th • (W1SKP) BSA Merit Badge classes April 5th & 19th and May 3rd & 17th. Skip may include a Tech level class with the MB requirements. If so a VE session will be added. Contact Skip to help on one or more Saturdays. 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 • CW Slow Speed 28.275 Mondays at 7:00 PM. NC Kenth W1JKP. Low start of check ins, hope to build quickly. Castle Craig - (N1API) • 10/10 QSO parties, CW May 3-4th,Dig May 3-4th Membership - (N1GNV) • Sixty-seven members more or less Interference and Technical - (WA1TRY) • Nothing new. • N1API may have finally woke up the local power company about problems in his area. They have found “Areas of Interest” Instruction - (N1JEO) • No VE or class report Nutmeg Hamfest - (W1KKF) October 12, 2008 • Negotiated new contract with new management. May save between $2 and $300 with close time restrictions. • We will need volunteers especially for set up and shut down – See Jim N1ZN. Candy Store - (N1ZN) • A new vendor web address www.parentshop.com or 973-283-0126. Key Klix - (WA1MVJ & staff) • Always need articles and authors. Field Day - (W1KKF) – June 28 & 29th • Marcus Park field has been secured. Still need overnight permission letter. • Gurus are: W1SKP coordinator with KB1CIW, WA1TRY; Power - WA1VXH; VHF - W1DMM; Satellite – W1KKF; Food – N1GNV. • Gurus needed: SSB, GOTA, CW, and Public& Press. • Several rule changes this year, especially in bonus and GOTA areas. EmComm - (WA1VXH) • MS Society Walk-A-Thon needs help on May 4th. More info to be in KK and MARC forum. Contact Chris WA1VXH. Miscellaneous • MS Society Walk-A-Thon needs help on May 4th. More info to be in KK and MARC forum. Contact Chris WA1VXH. • Tarp repair tabled. Waiting on weather. • Club liability insurance info in Key Klix. WA1TRY will have more info at next meeting 50/50 – WA1VXH Meeting Adjourned about 20:30 Submitted Dan Murphy, W1DMM, Secretary Minutes of Meriden Amateur Radio Club
The business meeting was opened at 1930 on February 14, 2008 with approximately 16 people in attendance. A quorum was present. February 2008 Announcements - • Introductions. • Next meeting is on Thursday, Feb 28 at 7:30 PM - An activity meeting Secretary's Report - • Accepted as published. Treasurer's Report - • No report • Audit - no report Contributions – • Bob KB1FYL donated a book “The Boys of the Wireless” by F.V.Webster. This was a gift from his grandfather and published in 1912. • Dan WX1D donated several old Call Books on CD Correspondence – • Sympathy cards sent to Donna AA1DQ and John N1LEZ on the loss of their mother, and to Bill W1KKF on the loss of his mother-in-law. Scholarship – (KE1AY) • Application is available on the MARC web page Club Station & Facilities - (WA1TRY) • All OK • Some roof leakage during heavy rain - no station damage. • Antenna work on roof on hold until spring • Test of 2 meter HT (IC-2AT) will be done by W1DMM Club Activities & Program (KB1CIW) • No report • (W1SKP) BSA Merit Badge classes April 5th & 19th and May 3rd & 17th. Skip may include a Tech level class with the MB requirements. If so a VE session will be added. • (KE1AU) 60th Anniversary QSL packages out - 110 sent at 97¢ postage each. 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 • Kenth W1JKP has started a new practice CW net (MACW) on 28.275 at 7:00 PM Mondays. This is a slow speed net so join in the fun. Additional details on the MARC forum Castle Craig - (N1API) • 10/10 QSO parties, Mobile Mar 15th, CW May 3-4th,Dig May 3-4th • Several participated in the Feb SSB party and Al’s pre-party. Don’t forget to submit your logs with Castle Craig as the Chapter Assignment. Membership - (N1GNV) • No report Interference and Technical - (WA1TRY) • Nothing new Instruction - (N1JEO) • No VE or class report Nutmeg Hamfest - (W1KKF) October 12, 2008 • Negotiating contract with new management Candy Store - (N1ZN) • A new vendor, Several members have used the new vendor with good reports Key Klix - (WA1MVJ & staff) • Always need articles and authors. EmComm - (WA1VXH) • No report Miscellaneous • Motion by KB1HCC second by W1SKP to change meeting coffee & format to coffee only that club buys and made for each meeting. Eliminates the need for one person to purchase and set up beforehand. Also suffer the loss of under contributions. Passed. John K1VDF volunteered to make coffee. • Tarp repair tabled. • Chris WA1VXH has secured a reservation for Marcus Park for Field Day. • A request for new Field Day coordinator(s) has been put forward. Don’t wear out the old timers. • E-Mail reflector discussion tabled • Club liability insurance info in Key Klix. WA1TRY will have more info at next meeting 50/50 – K1MVM Meeting Adjourned about 20:30 Submitted Dan Murphy, W1DMM, Secretary Secretary
Report & Minutes of January 2008 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 |