[Ccarc] August meeting minutes

[Tom Murray]

                    Minutes of the August 16th, 2008 Meeting of the C.C.A.R.C.


The meeting was called to order by Chuck, N9PMW, at 9:01 am.

SECRETARY’s REPORT:

The minutes of the July 19th,2008 meeting were read by Tom, KB9WSL.
The minutes were approved as presented.

TREASURER’s  REPORT:

The treasurer’s report was presented by Dave, N9WCQ.

Beginning balance as of 7-19-2008 was  $708.80.

Check  to Dave,N9WCQ for Insurance payment $230.80.
Deposit of $11.00 from 50/50.
Deposit of $4.00 from bumper sticker sales.
Deposit of .58 cents interest.

Leaving an ending balance of $493.58.

The balance for the repeater controller is $125.00.

The Treasurer’s report was approved as presented.

REPEATER:

Phil, W9LVY reported that the 147.180 repeater is working well. He said  if the encoder was fixed  it would prevent the 180 repeater in Chicago from getting into the machine during band openings. He also stated the back-up batteries at the 180 repeater site can be stored at his place when they need to be moved for the generator project. 

ARES/RACES:

Chuck, N9PMW, reminded everyone again that NIMS certifications must be done by the end of September 2008. During the recent State wide Communications test, Cass county was checked-in to the state-wide Net.






OLD BUSINESS:

Chuck, N9PMW, reported that for Field Day  2008 the Club scored 2,760 points. He said a lot of the points came from such things as having a teaching session, having local officials visit, PR and such. 

As a comparison: 2008 FD   2,760 points.
                             2007 FD   1,358 points
                             2006 FD   2,000 points  (approx)
                             2004 FD   1,078 points

Chuck reported a fun time was had by all for FD 2008. 

Chuck also announced he will not head-up Field Day for 2009. He said it’s time for some new blood. He did say he will help whom-ever decides to take-over the project.

Chuck also stated if anyone wants to teach licensing classes for new hams to feel free to organize it. He did state that Wednesday nights are not a good night to host classes at the EMA building do to schedule conflicts. However, classes could be held that night somewhere else.

Also, anyone wishing to study on a favorite antenna and then make a short presentation during an upcoming club meeting, please let Chuck know so we don’t have several scheduled for a single meeting.

NEW BUSINESS:

Bob, K9AWH, asked if anyone had heard of LiTZ, or Long Tone Zero, to attract attention on the repeater or simplex if a ham had an emergency situation and needed assistance. A few members stated they had heard of it. There was a brief discussion of the practice. If you have an emergency, you can transmit a DTMF zero from the microphone on your radio to attract attention.

The Club has heard nothing from the Boy Scouts regarding Jamboree On The Air for this year at Camp Buffalo.

GOOD OF THE CLUB:

Phil, W9LVY, would like to set up a work session. Dave, K9DVL also would like to get antennas checked out and put up at EMA before bad weather comes. Bob, N9RLA will check with a friend who has access to an auger and boom truck regarding getting utility poles set  for an HF loop antenna at EMA. He will also check about getting wooden poles for the project. There was also discussion about installing yagi antennas on two of the poles for 6 meter,.2 meter and 440 Mhz antennas…..and for a multi band HF yagi. The club has two rotators we could use for the antennas . 

Phil said the White County REMC has a grant program the club might try to apply for to help with the costs. It was decided to set a tentative date of the second weekend in September to have a work session…for antennas at the EMA site.
The Club had two comp tickets for the Ham-fest at Danville, IL. Phil bought one for a dollar. Another ticket is still available. The Ham-fest is Sunday, August 26th, 2008.

BILLS:

Dave, N9WCQ presented bills for the following:

$12.30 for postage for August meeting notices.
$42.50  for parts for the MFJ antenna tuner.

A motion was made and seconded to pay the bills. Motion carried.

OTHER:

Woody, KU9F, announced he was taking down several of his antennas and is selling off most of his ham equipment. He will be selling the items at the Lafayette Ham-fest. Anything not sold there will be for sale afterwards. Contact Woody for more information. Woody stated he would remain active on 2 meters,

Dan,  KV9N, made a brief presentation on caged-windom long-wire antenna. He spoke about it’s design and advantages and dis-advantages.

Phil, W9LVY made a presentation about a V-beam long-wire antenna. He also discussed it’s pro’s and con’s.

The next meeting will be Saturday, September 20th at 9am at the Cass County EMA building. 
 
Meeting adjourned at 10:34 am.

Those present were: KB9WSL, N9PMW, N9WCQ, W9LVY, N9RLA, N9ZMW, KV9N, KC9CRP, KA9BYN, K9DVL,KU9F,K9EQT,K9AWH, and guest Ali Aldrich who came with N9RLA. 


50/50:

$8.00 raised, winner was KA9BYN. Marion donated his winnings back to the club.



 




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