Minutes of Meriden Amateur Radio Club
DECEMBER 1999

General -
1) Introductions of those present.
2) The honored guests were recognized:

Officers for 2000 - The 2000 slate of officers were introduced and recognized:

ARRL Recognition -
Betsey congratulated MARC for there fine efforts throughout the year and wished all a happy holidays

Membership -
A motion by N1RMA, Seconded by N1GNV to accept the membership of Miloslav Jungmann N1YMU of Wallinford. Passed unanimously.

1999 Recognitions - Rich WA1TRY presented several awards for special recognition and tongue-in-cheek recognition during the 1999 year.

Annual Awards - Presentation by President W1KKF of the annual awards voted on during the November 1999 meeting

Meeting Adjourned 20:25

Submitted Dan Murphy, KA1SZP, Secretary

Minutes of Meriden Amateur Radio Club
NOVEMBER 1999

General -
Introductions.
Next meeting on December 9th is the Annual Holiday Party and a business meeting. No activity meeting in November.
Ed Trella WA1GLJ is recuperating in Elim Park Baptist Home, East Wing, 140 Cook Hill Rd., Cheshire 06410
John Blevins K1VDF is recuperating home.

Secretary's Report - The October minutes were accepted as corrected, summarized and published. (The CW net is not decreasing - it is alive and well)

Treasurer's Report - The October treasurer's report was accepted as presented.

Correspondence - Waterbury ARC Newsletter. Miscellaneous flyers

Station Activities - (Interim team N1API & WA1TRY)
1) TS 450 seemed ill during SS-CW.
2) The tuner has an intermittent roller inductor.
3) G5RV has been repaired with new stranded ladder line. Thanks to John Rogus for the ladder line donation.

Nets - CW 28275 Mondays at 8:00 PM, averaging about 3+/- check-ins.
SSB 28375 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, averaging about 12+/- check-ins.
VHF 147.36R Tuesdays at 7:30 PM, averaging about 6+/- check-ins.

Castle Craig - (N1API) Some e-mail certificate activity.

Membership - (N1RMA) Motion by N1RMA to accept member Christopher Bohl KJ6QN of Hamden. Second by WX1D Passed unanimous. 92 paid members, includes renewals and new member (90 paid 1999, 2 life).

Interference and Technical - (W1FD) Nothing new to report.

Instruction - (N1JEO) The next Novice/Technician class has begun on Tuesday September 28th and will complete early in December. The class runs twelve weeks starting at 7:00PM. A VE session is scheduled for the following Tuesday, December 7th.

Nutmeg Hamfest - (W1KKF) Request has been sent to the ARRL to host the Conn. State Convention on October 8, 2000.

Holiday Party - The annual MARC holiday party will be Thursday December 9th. at the VFW Hall on Prince Street (Same arrangements as last year). All paid year 2000 members are invited. Guests are invited - $5.00 to cover food costs. K1WJL is our chef de haute cuisine. Starting time 7:00 PM (Kitchen help 6:00 to 6:30 PM)

Candy Store - (K1VDF) Store is open. Cups, hats and patches are available.

Key Klix - (N1RMA) KK is running along fine.

Library Books - Tabled until the ARRL publishes the new License Manuals.

Activity Night – Tuna Tin 2 construction was the October activity meeting (Oct 28th). Reports are the 7.040 crystal is running at 7.0435 (Maybe a new Central Conn. QRP frequency)

Events -
1) WA1TRY ran the communications for the Annual Cheshire (High School) Battle of the Bands on October 16th. It was in the early evening.(18:00-22:00)
2) ARRL-Sweepstakes will be done as a club station activity. Sweepstakes-CW was on Nov 6th & 7th. MARC did well, Joyce and Conrad provided the vitals that kept the metabolism up. Contact Bob KB1CIW for SSB sign up on Nov 13th & 14th. Contact Dan KA1SZP if you operated at home and submit your log associated with the MARC club station for either SS-CW or SS-SSB.
3) N1JEO headed up our station activities at JOTA. Some 400 scouts were on hand at the Jamboree in Manchester. AC generator and a G5RV. Scout leaders expressed an interest in starting a Radio Merit Badge class for scouts. Many rushed back to Cheshire for the battle of the Bands.
4) The ARRL 10 meter (CW & SSB) will be on December 11th and 12th. Contact Tim WY1U for those interested in operating from the club station. Contact Dan KA1SZP if you plan to operated at home and submit your log associated with the MARC club station.

Annual Meeting - November is the Annual Meeting per the ByLaws.

1) The current slate of officers, except the Station Manager has volunteered to run again. Al N1API is running for Station Manager. Motion by N1RMA, Second by N1YGL that nominations be closed. Passed.
Motion by N1RMA, Second by KE1AY that the secretary cast one unanimous vote for the slate. Passed.
KA1SZP cast one unanimous vote for the slate.

2) Secret ballots were distributed and collected for the annual Ham of the Year and Elmer of the Year Awards. Results will be announced at the Holiday Party.

50/50 – WY1U

Meeting Adjourned 20:45

Submitted Dan Murphy, KA1SZP, Secretary

Minutes of Meriden Amateur Radio Club
OCTOBER 1999

General - 1) Introductions.
2) Next meeting on October 28th is an activity meeting constructing the Tuna Tin 2.
3) The next Novice/Tech class has began on Tuesday September 28th.

Secretary's Report - The September minutes were accepted as corrected, summarized and published. (The "Field Day twin sister" is another tent for field operations and the Novice/Tech class starts at 7:00 - only the Secretary was 30 minutes late)

Treasurer’s Report - The September treasurer’s report was accepted as presented.

Correspondence – A thank you note from the Wallingford Park & Recreation Dept. for our assistance at the recent Road Race. Miscellaneous flyers

Station Activities - (Interim team N1API & WA1TRY) 1) The shack is a mess after several off-premise operations and the equipment was not returned to its proper condition.
2) The shack is for AMATEUR RADIO operations only - no food and drink.

Nets - CW 28275 Mondays at 8:00 PM, averaging about 2 - 4 check-ins. This net seems to be decreasing.
SSB 28375 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, averaging about 10 - 12 check-ins. With band openings, an occasional out-of-area QSO.
VHF 147.36R Tuesdays at 7:30 PM, averaging about 4 -6 check-ins. Seems to be holding its own.

Castle Craig - (N1API) Some certificate activity. Periodic band openings - when they are there, they are great.

Membership - (N1RMA) Motion by WX1D to accept member Ed Pruett KB6VS, Jacob Kirk (waiting on call) of Wallingford and Bob Steers (class student) of Cheshire. Second by WA1OMZ Passed unanimous. 90 paid members, includes renewals and new member (88 paid 1999, 2 life).

Interference and Technical - (W1FD) Nothing new to report. Still some open items at Elin Park and N1API is waiting on the power company to respond.

Instruction - (N1JEO) 1) The next Novice/Technician class has begun on Tuesday September 28th and will complete early in December. The class runs twelve weeks starting at 7:00PM. A VE session is scheduled for the following Tuesday, December 7th. The census is down a couple from the first class, but one or two are home-schooling.
2) Joel does need some volunteer instructors. The class schedule is on the MARC web page - pick a subject and contact Joel.

Nutmeg Hamfest - (W1KKF) 1) The initial returns show the gate was about 30 less than last year and the net might be in the red about $180. Weather may have been the biggest cause.
2) W1FD reported $35 from the MARC table.

School Club - John Hart KB1EEN, a student at Lyman Hall HS along with some of his class mates, wish to start a school club at Lyman Hall. They need a sponsoring radio club and an advisor to work with the faculty moderator (who may be interested in becoming licensed). The advisor mentoring will require some afternoon activities. WA1TRY volunteered to help get things started. Let’s not leave Rich out on a limb., this is the ARS needs to keep it alive in the future.

Candy Store - (K1VDF) Store is open. Cups, hats and patches are available.

Key Klix - (N1RMA) KK is running along fine.

Library Books - Tabled until the ARRL publishes the new License Manuals.

Activity Night – Tuna Tin 2 construction at the October activity meeting (Oct 28th).

Events -
1) WA1TRY announced the Annual Cheshire (High School) Battle of the Bands is on October 16th. Need about 6 or so communicators. It will be in the early evening.(18:00-22:00)
2) ARRL-Sweepstakes will be done as a club station activity. Contact Bill W1KKF for CW sign up on Nov 6th & 7th. Contact Bob KB1CIW for SSB sign up on Nov 13th & 14th. Contact Dan KA1SZP if you plan to operate at home and submit your log associated with the MARC club station.
3) N1JEO is heading up our station activities at JOTA. It is expected some 400 scouts will be on hand at the Jamboree in Manchester.

Annual Meeting - November is the Annual Meeting per the ByLaws. Your vote counts!
1) The current slate of officers, except the Station Manager has volunteered to run again. Al N1API is willing to run as Station Manager. Additional nominations will be taken from the floor.
2) Voting for Ham of the Year and Elmer of the Year will also take place at this meeting.
3) K1VDF will act as teller.
4) WA1TRY will be the award chair. Motion by N1API to provide $100 for award materials. Second N1YGL. Passed

50/50 – N1JEO

Meeting Adjourned 21:00

Submitted Dan Murphy, KA1SZP, Secretary

Minutes of Meriden Amateur Radio Club
SEPTEMBER 1999

The business meeting was gaveled open at 1943 on September 9, 1999 with approximately 22 people in attendance. A quorum was present.

General - 1) Introductions. 2) Next meting, September 23rd is an activity meeting 3) The next Novice/Tech class will begin after the Durham Fair on Tuesday September 28th.

Secretary's Report - The August minutes were accepted as summarized and published.

Treasurer's Report - The August treasurer's report was accepted as presented.

Correspondence – Miscellaneous flyers

Station Activities - (KE1AV) 1) Al N1API has loaded the 99 Winter Call Book CD (US & International) on the station PC.
2) Randy WA1OMZ opened a discussion to obtain an appropriate multi-band HF vertical for events at various locations, ie Durham Fair, JOTA, even Field Day.

Nets - CW 28275 Mondays at 8:00 PM, averaging about 2 - 4 check-ins. None at last net
SSB 28375 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, averaging about 6 - 12 check-ins
VHF 147.36R Tuesdays at 7:30 PM, averaging about 4 -6 check-ins.

Castle Craig - (N1API) Some certificate activity.

Membership - (N1RMA) Motion by WX1D to accept member John Hart KB1EEN of Wallingford. Second by N1GNV Passed unanimous. 88 paid members, includes renewals and new member (86-paid 1999, 2 life).

Interference and Technical - (W1FD) Nothing new to report.

Instruction - (N1JEO)
1) The next Novice/Technician class is scheduled to begin on Tuesday September 28th and complete early in December. The class runs twelve weeks starting at 7:30PM [7:00 PM]. A VE session is scheduled for the following Tuesday.
2) Joel does need some volunteer instructors.
3) There will be a VE session at the Nutmeg Hamfest from 10:30 till the close. See K1VDF if you are a VE and wish to volunteer

Nutmeg Hamfest - (W1KKF)
1)The Hamfest Alliance is all set for Sunday, October 10th at Mountainside.
2) Keynote speakers: Geoff Fox WA1U will talk on Weather Forecasting and Steve Ford WB8IMY will talk on PSK-32.
3) A MARC club table is in question lacking any input (Post Meeting note: W1FD will run a MARC table with some help to cover the hours).

Candy Store - Store is open. Cups, hats and patches are available.

Key Klix - (N1RMA) KK is running along fine.

Durham Fair – (KA1SZP) The Fair is ready to go. Volunteers are still being lined up. See Randy WA1OMZ, Dan KA1SZP, or Bob KB1CIW

Field Day – 1) The pins are in. See Joel N1JEO 2) K1VDF was able to get a twin sister [tent] to the one used at FD. A summer close out dropped the price to our range.

Activity Night – Tuna Tin 2 construction at the October activity meeting (Oct 28th). Thanks to some parts donated by George Wruck, the cost will be around $20.

Events -
1) WA1TRY announced the Annual Cheshire (High School) Battle of the Bands is on October 16th. Need about 6 or so communicators. It will be in the early evening.(18:00-22:00)
2) Durham Fair is on September 24th to September 26th. See Randy WA1OMZ and Dan KA1SZP for sign-ups.

IRS Filing – Motion by KA1SZP for $150.00 required for the IRS 501(c)(3) filing. Second by K1VDF Passed.

50/50 – K1VDF

Meeting Adjourned 20:47

Submitted Dan Murphy, KA1SZP, Secretary

The business meeting was gaveled open at 1945 on August 12, 1999 with approximately 21 people in attendance. A quorum was present.

General - 1) Introductions. 2) Next meting, August 26th, is an activity meeting 3) Eastern VHF/UHF conference is in Enfield CT on August 27th to Aug 29th. 4) N1QDA donated his portion of the 50/50 last meeting. Thanks Conrad

Secretary's Report - The July minutes were accepted as summarized and published.

Treasurer’s Report - The July treasurer’s report not available.

Correspondence – None

Station Activities - (KE1AV) No report

Nets -
CW 28275 Mondays at 8:00 PM, averaging about 2 - 4 check-ins. None at last 2 weeks
SSB 28375 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, averaging about 10 +/- check-ins (incl. a little DX)
VHF 147.36R Tuesdays at 7:30 PM, averaging about 5 - 8 check-ins.
Seems long summer daylight and vacations are having an impact

Castle Craig - (N1API) August 10/10 QSO Party was last weekend August and August. Conditions were a little less than perfect - #@%$% is the adjective that came to mind. N1API did have a fairly good showing, but he had to work for it.

Membership - (N1RMA) 87 paid members (85-paid 1999, 2 life).

Interference and Technical - (W1FD) Nothing new to report.

Instruction - (N1JEO) 1) The next Novice/Technician class is scheduled to begin on Tuesday September 28th and complete early in December. The class runs twelve weeks starting at 7:00PM until 9:00 PM. A VE session is scheduled for the following Tuesday.

Nutmeg Hamfest - (W1KKF) The Hamfest Alliance is on for October 10th. The negotiations with Mountainside are complete.

Candy Store - Store is open. Cups, hats and patches are available. John K1VDF has stepped forward to take the Candy Store helm. Tnx John.

Key Klix - (N1RMA) KK is running along fine. N1GNV stepped in to give Joyce some vacation time - credit his horse for the Pony Express speed ( I had to get that one in - Secr’y)

DX Cluster - (N1API) The Cluster is up and running. Several are joining to get their feet wet. Al is keeping all posted with KK articles and E-mail updates to most. Al has the new (used) Yaesu FT-311R 220 rig under test for the Cluster backbone. It will be installed shortly in the shack.

Events -
1) N1RMA - Wilcox HS may have some students interested in Ham Radio after the presentation Dan WX1D and Frank W1FD gave last year. Joyce will put WHS on the complimentary KK list.
2) Durham Fair is coming up on September 24th to September 26th. See Randy WA1OMZ and Dan KA1SZP for sign-ups.
3) N3BLZ - There has been a flurry of activity related to the TunaTin2 - after several articles in QST - including a special certificate in honor of Hiram Percy’s ??? Birthday. Jamie volunteered to lead an activity night building TunaTin 2 kits - cost about $33. Ten are on order, let Jamie know if you are interested.

50/50 – Didn’t write it down this month either

Meeting Adjourned 20:50

Submitted Dan Murphy, KA1SZP, Secretary
 

General - 1) Introductions. 2) Next meting, July 22, is an activity meeting 3) KA1YZH has a Kenwood TS520 with CW filters for sale for $300

Secretary's Report - The June minutes were accepted as summarized and published.

Treasurer’s Report - The June treasurer’s report was accepted as presented.

Correspondence – ARRL NE Division meeting. Request for Big E volunteer operators from KB1CYN.

Station Activities - (KE1AV) 1) The shack is some what in disarray after Field

Nets -
CW 28275 Mondays at 8:00 PM, averaging about 2 - 4 check-ins. None at last net
SSB 28375 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, averaging about 12 +/- check-ins (incl. a little DX)
VHF 147.36R Tuesdays at 7:30 PM, averaging about 2 - 8 check-ins.

Castle Craig - (N1API) Some certificate activity. Al will be going to e-mail certificates and add-ons as the present supplies deplete. The next activity is the August 10/10 QSO SSB party on August 7th - 0000 (Aug 6th 2000 EDT) to August 8th - 2400 (Aug 7th 2000 EDT).

Membership - (N1RMA) 87 paid members, includes renewals and new member (85-paid 1999, 2 life).

Interference and Technical - (W1FD) Nothing new to report.

Instruction - (N1JEO) 1) The next Novice/Technician class is scheduled to begin on Tuesday September 28th and complete early in December. The class runs twelve weeks starting at 7:30PM. A VE session is scheduled for the following Tuesday.

Nutmeg Hamfest - (W1KKF) The Hamfest Alliance is in negotiations with Mountainside. It seems that Mountainside is looking to boost their prices.

Candy Store - Store is open. Cups, hats and patches are available. Randy WA1OMZ is looking for a replacement storekeeper - One of the club easier tasks. How about raising your volunteer hand?

Key Klix - (N1RMA) KK is running along fine.

DX Cluster - (N1API) The Cluster is up and running. Several are joining to get their feet wet. Al is keeping all posted with KK articles and E-mail updates to most. Al has the new (used) Yaesu FT-311R 220 rig under test for the Cluster backbone. It will be installed shortly in the shack.

Field Day – It’s over.
1) Preliminary scores were posted, but the official stacking will appear in the November (or December) QST. We generally bettered last year in all(most) categories. Satellite was a stand out. Based on last year, we are probably in the top ten of the 2A Class. FB folks.
2) The new three room tent fit our needs to a tee. Motion by N1API second N1RMA to authorize K1VDF to obtain a second - similar - tent. Not to exceed $200.00. Passed (2-Nay)
3) On the down side, more hands on Sunday for the break down would make for less cardiac fatigue!!!

Events -
1) WA1TRY announced the Annual Wallingford bike race is August 8th. See Rich to help out - about 8 are needed
2) Durham Fair is coming up on September 24th to September 26th. See Randy WA1OMZ and Dan KA1SZP for sign-ups.
3) The Ten-Ten August SSB QSO party is August

50/50 – Some one other than me

Meeting Adjourned 20:50

Submitted Dan Murphy, KA1SZP, Secretary  

General - 1) Introductions. 2) Next meting, June 24, is an activity about FD/contest operation and loading up for Field Day.

Secretary's Report - The May minutes were accepted as read and published.

Treasurer’s Report - The May treasurer’s report was accepted as read.

Correspondence – Wallingford Public Library club info request. Request for Big E volunteer operators from KB1CYN.

Station Activities - (KE1AV) 1) Not much activity the shack is being torn apart for use at Field Day.. 2)  The new PC was purchased. It includes PSK31 installation and partial installs for SSTV and RTTY. After the FD dust settles, it will be fully integrated into the shack activities.

Nets - CW 28275 Mondays at 8:00 PM, averaging about 2 - 4 check-ins.
 SSB 28375 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, averaging about 12 +/- check-ins (incl. a little DX)
 VHF 147.36R Tuesdays at 7:30 PM, averaging about 2 - 8 check-ins.

Castle Craig - (N1API) Some certificate activity.  Al has a more detailed report in KK. The next activity is the August 10/10 QSO SSB party.

Membership - (N1RMA)  85 paid members, includes renewals and new member (83-paid 1999, 2 life). Motion by N1RMA with a second by N1GNV to accept the application of Ken Hoover N1YER of Middletown. Passed unanimously. Congratulations to Dave KB1EEP on his upgrade to Tech.

Interference and Technical - (W1FD) Nothing new to report. Don W1NFG interferes with the nurses only – on 80 meters sometimes.

Instruction - (N1JEO) 1) Novice/Technician Class completed. The next class is scheduled for October.. 2) VE Session was on  June 8, 1999 with one General upgrade, four new Techs, and two passing one or more elements. 3) Kudos to Joel N1JEO for another fine job.

Nutmeg Hamfest - (W1KKF) Nothing new to report

Candy Store - Store is open. Cups, hats and patches are available. Randy WA1OMZ is looking for a replacement storekeeper - One of the club easier tasks. How about raising your volunteer hand?

Key Klix - (N1RMA)  KK is running along fine.

DX Cluster - (N1API) Al has found a source for a good, used 220 rig for the DX cluster backbone. Motion by W1MKF second by N1TPE to send up to $150.00 plus $10 S&H to purchase the aforementioned 220 rig for the DX cluster. Motion passed (1 Nay)

Field Day – All is just about set. Run as class 2A. John K1VDF reported back on his search for a new FD tent. Found a good deal at Sears – three room "family" style on sale.  Motion by WA1M second by KB1CIW for K1VDF to purchase a new tent (not to exceed $200) for Field Day. Passed

Events - WA1TRY announced the Annual Wallingford bike race is August 8th. See Rich to help out - about 8 are needed

50/50 – N1LEZ

Meeting Adjourned  21:30

Submitted    Dan Murphy, KA1SZP, Secretary  

General - 1) Introductions. 2) Next meting, May 27th, is an activity meeting with a talk and demo of antique radio and related equipment. 3) VE session on June 8th. 4) Dan WX1D gave a well received talk at a recent Meriden Y(M)CA meeting. The group awarded Dan and Frank W1FD a plaque for their contributions.

Secretary's Report - The April minutes were accepted as read and published.

Treasurers Report - The April treasurers report was accepted as read. The 1998 treasurers audit was completed with no discrepancies.

Correspondence -Various ads flyers.

Station Activities - (KE1AV) 1) Not much activity. 2) There is some work needed on the 2 meter transceiver to access the DX Cluster. 3) The PC in the shack will not handle PSK31. Motion by WA1OMZ second by N1YGL to have W1KKF look into the purchase of a replacement PC - as much horsepower that can be had - not to exceed $300. Motion passed.

Nets - CW 28275 Mondays at 8:00 PM averaging about 2 - 4 check-ins.
SSB 28375 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, averaging about 12 +/- check-ins
VHF 147.36R Tuesdays at 7:30 PM, averaging about 5 - 9 check-ins.

Castle Craig - (N1API) Some certificate activity.

Membership - (N1RMA) 84 paid members, includes renewals and new member (82-paid 1999, 2 life). Motion by N1RMA with a second by WA1OMZ to accept the application of Jan Rogus KA1NXX, Southington. Passed unanimously.

Interference and Technical - (W1FD) No report. WA1TRY reported he ARRL is testing a new telco line access device for LAN/Ethernet/Internet in the 40 meter band for HF band interference. This (wireless access devices) is getting to be a sensitive area with all the various - telco, cable, misc. commercial - providers jumping on the “new technology” bandwagon

Instruction - (N1JEO) 1) Novice/Technician Class on Tuesdays started on March 23rd and will run for 10 weeks. A VE session is scheduled on the eleventh week. Copies of the text are available through Joel N1JEO. 2) VE Session scheduled for June 8, 1999 at 7:00 PM

Nutmeg Hamfest - (W1KKF) Flyer is available for distribution. Keynote speaker is Geoff Fox WA1U of Channel 8 “Accu-Weather?” fame.

Candy Store - Store is open. Cups, hats and patches are available. Randy WA1OMZ is looking for a replacement storekeeper - One of the club easier tasks. How about raising your volunteer hand?

Key Klix - (N1RMA) KK is running along fine.

DX Cluster - (N1API) The DX Cluster is up and running A full status report was in the April issue of Key Klix. The local frequency is 145.77

Library - (WV2LKM) Discussion to upgrade library contents was tabled

Field Day - Yes, Its that time again. Format will be the same as last year - 2A with a Novice station. Need coordinators for Satellite and HF operations.

Events - WA1TRY announced the Annual Wallingford bike race is August 8th. See Rich to help out - about 8 are needed

50/50 - ?????

Meeting Adjourned 21:05

Submitted Dan Murphy, KA1SZP, Secretary

General - 1) Introductions. 2) Next meting, April 22nd, is an activity meeting with a talk and slides on operating Mobile Maritime - after building the vessel. 3) Teachers are needed for the Novice/Tech classes. Pick a section or two that you are comfortable with and give Joel a hand. Professional teacher certificates are NOT required. Contact Joel N1JEO. 4) VE session on June 8th.

Secretary's Report - The March minutes were accepted as read and published.

Treasurers Report - The March treasurers report was accepted as read.

Correspondence - MARC received its Special Service Club recognition for two years. Various ads flyers. The ICRC will be April 11th.

Station Activities - (KE1AV) 1) Not much activity. 2) There is some work needed on the Packet Cluster terminal to access the DX Cluster.

Nets - CW 28275 Mondays at 8:00 PM, none this week , but averaging about 2 - 4 check-ins. SSB 28375 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, averaging about 12 +/- check-ins VHF 147.36R Tuesdays at 7:30 PM, averaging about 5 - 9 check-ins.

Castle Craig - (N1API) Some certificate activity.

Membership - (N1RMA) 72 paid members, includes renewals and new member (70-paid 1999, 2 life).

Interference and Technical - (W1FD) No report.

Instruction - (N1JEO) 1) Novice/Technician Class on Tuesdays started on March 23rd and will run for 10 weeks. A VE session is scheduled on the eleventh week. Copies of the text are available through Joel N1JEO. 2) VE Session scheduled for June 8, 1999 at 7:00 PM

Nutmeg Hamfest - (W1KKF) Flyer is available for distribution. The State finally refunded the State Sales Tax moneys. Starting to get returns on pre-paid vendors.

Candy Store - Store is open. Cups, hats and patches are available.

Key Klix - (N1RMA) KK is running along fine.

DX Cluster - (N1API) A full status report is in the April issue of Key Klix. Will move to the club location shortly, after the completion of Beta testing. The local frequency is 145.77

Library - (WV2LKM) The reference books in the club library are quite old - 5 to 10 years. The ARRL has a reference set of 18 books list $277.00 with a club discount at $177.00. Motion by WV2LKM to purchase. After some discussion and no second the motion was tabled. A survey was started to get members feelings for what titles the library should have - all on the ARRL list?, others? Get your comments, suggestions to Steve.

Miscellaneous - Manny’s (W1STT) wife donated his shack equipment to the club. An auction was held. Major items included a Swan 500, a couple of Vibroplex bugs, crystal 2 meter rig, various handbooks, etc.

50/50 - N1LGA

Meeting Adjourned 20:25

Submitted Dan Murphy, KA1SZP, Secretary

General - 1) Introductions. 2) Next meting, March 25th, is an activity meeting. 3) Discussion on recent FCC ruling on abuse of a repeater in Calif. and the liability of the control operator. Applies to the Wallingford repeater and the BBS. 4) Teachers are needed for the upcoming Novice/Tech classes. Pick a section or two that you are comfortable with and give Joel a hand. Professional teacher certificates are NOT required. Contact Joel N1JEO.

In Remembrance - Manny W1STT, a MARC Charter/Life member, passed away on February 20th. Our condolences to his wife, family and friends.

Secretary's Report - The February minutes were accepted as read and published.

Treasurers Report - The Treasurer was accepted as presented. Combined Jan - Feb report.

Correspondence - Thank you note (for get well card) from Ruben KA1IXG. The Waterbury ARC Flea Market flyer.

Station Activities - (KE1AV) 1) The station is in good shape. the area needs some house cleaning. 2) Joel N1JEO made up some RF (Coax) jumpers. Rogus will make up the remainder that are needed. 3) The G5RV ladder line is down after the recent strong weather conditions. It will be repaired when the conditions are more suitable.

Nets - CW 28275 Mondays at 8:00 PM, averaging about 3 average check-ins.
SSB 28375 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, averaging about 11 average check-ins
VHF 147.36R Tuesdays at 7:30 PM, averaging about 6 average check-ins.

Castle Craig - (N1API) Al did a quick survey on the 10/10 internet reflector. The results indicated there is some certificate activity out there. Information and applications for 10/10 and Castle Craig certificates are in the library.

Membership - (N1RMA) 69 paid members, includes renewals (67-paid 1999, 2 life). Interference and Technical - (W1FD) No report.

Instruction - (N1JEO) 1) Novice/Technician Class on Tuesdays starts on March 23rd and run for 10 weeks. A VE session is scheduled on the eleventh week-June 8th. 2) VE Session scheduled for March 18, 1999 at 7:00 PM

Nutmeg Hamfest - (W1KKF) Pre-event work is already underway. Three major vendors have signed and will be included on the flyer. The State tax rebate checks are still in the mail

Candy Store - Store is open. Cups, hats and patches are available.

Key Klix - (N1RMA) KK is running along fine. Always looking for article inputs.

BBS/DX Cluster - (N1API) We have confirmation of getting the software from YCCC once we verify that all the hardware is available. Rich WA1TRY confirmed the hardware is available.

50/50 - WA1TRY

Meeting Adjourned 20:30

Submitted Dan Murphy, KA1SZP, Secretary

General - 1) Introductions. 2) Next meting, February 25th, is an activity meeting. 3) A recent ARRL Bulletin article was on Jordan's King Hussein JY1. He was active on the bands, and many hams are proud of his QSL card. The article will appear in a future QST. 4) Bob KB1CIB mentioned his enjoyable activity on the FIST novice roundup this past weekend. Bob is also compiling a list of MARC Elmers 5) Teachers are needed for the upcoming Novice/Tech classes. Pick a section or two that you are comfortable with and give Joel a hand. Professional teacher certificates are NOT required. Contact Joel N1JEO.

Secretary's Report - The January minutes were accepted as read and published.

Treasurers Report - The Treasurer was not available to provide the report. The 1998 books were audited by KE1AY and presented by W1KKF

Correspondence - Various ads flyers. The Southington .Flea Market will be March 21st.

Station Activities - (KE1AV) 1) The station is in good shape. the area needs some house cleaning. 2) The shack needs some decent RF patch cords for the HF and 6M bands and the linear. N1JEO will make up some of them.

Nets - CW 28275 Mondays at 8:00 PM, averaging about 2 - 4 check-ins.
SSB 28375 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, averaging about 8 - 10 check-ins
VHF 147.36R Tuesdays at 7:30 PM, averaging about 4 - 6 check-ins.

Castle Craig - (N1API) Activity during the recent QSO party was fairly good. It does seem the bands are coming back

Membership - (N1RMA) 65 paid members, includes renewals and new member (62-paid 1999, 3 life). Motion by N1API and second K1VDF to accept new member: Jamie Toole N3BLZ of New Haven. Passed unanimously.

Interference and Technical - (W1FD) No report.

Instruction - (N1JEO) 1) Novice/Technician Class on Tuesdays starts on March 23rd and run for 10 weeks. A VE session is scheduled on the eleventh week. 2) VE Session scheduled for March 18, 1999 at 7:00 PM

Nutmeg Hamfest - (W1KKF) Nothing new to report.

Candy Store - Store is open. Cups, hats and patches are available.

Key Klix - (N1RMA) KK is running along fine.

BBS - Al N1API is still trying to get the proper software to set the BBS up as a DX Cluster. A very frustrating project, but it does seem to be getting closed to a desired solution. Ah! Persistence does pay.

MARC Web Page - The MARC web page (http://www.qsl.net/w1nrg) has been updated with officer/chairperson lists, a club calendar, and a link to the secretary meeting minutes.

Special Situation - The TenTec 540 authorized last month had a bad VFO and was returned. W1KKF is still looking. (Post meeting note: Manny W1STT passed away on February 20th. Our condolences to his wife, family and friends)

Miscellaneous - For ARRL members. The league is providing an E-Mail reflector. This allows members to have an E-Mail address of [email protected] that will forward to your own address.

50/50 - N1RMA

Meeting Adjourned 20:32

Submitted Dan Murphy, KA1SZP, Secretary

General - 1) Introductions. 2) Next meting, February 11th, is a business meeting. 3) Tonight's activity was the annual tune-up night, hosted by John, K1VDF.

Secretary's Report - The December minutes were accepted as read and published.

Treasurers Report - The Treasurer was not available to provide the report.

Correspondence - Various ads flyers. One letter to the Castle Craig Chapter requested a door prize for the Ten/Ten annual convention.

Station Activities - (KE1AV) 1) VHF contest was Saturday. 2) The station is in good shape. the area needs some house cleaning. See Dave KE1AV to help. 3) The Collins gear netted $900 on the used market.

Nets - CW 28275 Mondays at 8:00 PM, averaging about 2 - 4 check-ins.
SSB 28375 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, averaging about 10 - 15 check-ins
VHF 147.36R Tuesdays at 7:30 PM, averaging about 4 - 6 check-ins.

Castle Craig - (N1API) 1) A little slow start on the new certificate structure (See the January Key Klix for details) 2) The winter SSB QSO party is February 6th and 7th. Contact Bill W1KKF or Al N1API is interested in operating from the club station or as a multi-op group. 3) Motion by Dan WX1D to donate a $20 door prize (one year annual membership) for the 10/10 convention in June in Knoxville, TN. Second Joyce N1RMA. Passed unanimous.

Membership - (N1RMA) 58 paid members, includes six new member (55-paid 1999, 3 life). Motion by N1RMA and second KB1CIB to accept six new members: Dan Hadinoto KB1CVV of Cheshire, Tom ?? NoCall of Beacon Falls, Gary Jacques KA1YZH of Wallingford and the Tipping Family of Northford- Dave NZ1J, Nancy KC1NS, and Karen N1VSF. Passed unanimously. Welcome to all the new and one returning member Bix K1EPX of Beacon Falls.

Interference and Technical - (W1FD) No report. But the recent (Jan 1999) QST article on the cable TV illegal RF leakage in the 80 meter band seemed to exactly describe the problems of Don W1NFG. Don's problems may have been a contributing factor in the leakage investigation.

Instruction - (N1JEO) 1) Novice/Technician Class on Tuesdays starts on March 23rd and run for 10 weeks. A VE session is scheduled on the eleventh week. 2) VE Session scheduled for March 18, 1999 at 7:00 PM

Nutmeg Hamfest - (W1KKF) 1) With the successful completion of the IRS nonprofit filing, the request for a rebate on CT taxes and fees is in progress. Most are to be refunded - some are not retro active. The check is in the mail. 2) The 1999 event is October 10, 1999 - mark your calendars

Candy Store - Store is open. Cups, hats and patches are available.

Key Klix - (N1RMA) KK is running along fine with the new editor.

BBS - Al N1API is still trying to get the proper software from KC8PE to set the BBS up as a DX Cluster.

MARC Web Page - Dan KA1SZP and Joel N1JEO volunteered to be temporary webmasters. The monthly minutes are available at w3.nai.net/~dmurphy/marc/scribe.htm A link from the MARC page will be up shortly.

Special Situation - Manny W1FTT a MARC Life Member is unable to continue enjoying the hobby because of medical problems. Manny has been a substantial contributor to MARC over the years and a substantial equipment donation last year netted a large sum at the Nutfest. Motion by Pat N1YGL second by several to replace Manny's SWAN rig with a used TenTec 540 with PSU, mike available at Rogus for $250. Passed

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Meeting Adjourned 20:38

Submitted Dan Murphy, KA1SZP, Secretary