2019-02-12 Net Minutes

date
2019-02-12
opened
20:00
closed
20:34

Check-ins (24)

  • Matthew Barry (KG5LYE)
  • Don Ling (WB5CKO)
  • Bill Rose (K5WTR)
  • Mark Hnatiuk (KG5EYV)
  • Poncho Smith (W5EWS)
  • Avery McIntosh (N7ALM)
  • Ken Reeves (KE5FIV)
  • Doug Cummings (KG5UDT)
  • Jace Nelson (KE0MXN)
  • Ralph Cobb (W5RYC)
  • Erik Kilmer (KN4GYK)
  • Michael Narcowich (KI5BPO)
  • Bob Henglein (W5GC)
  • Andrew Byorth (KG5JDJ)
  • Mike Wisby (KA5HIA)
  • Sly Kapchinski (N5GQB)
  • Brent Anderson (WW5OBA)
  • Jim Snell (WA5PMO)
  • Harold Turbyfill (KG5SDG)
  • John “Pocat” Walpole (K5ZY)
  • Richard Epting (KG5WIV)
  • Phil Gates (N5ZKF)
  • Texas A&M University Amateur Radio Club (W5AC)
  • David Barry (KG5UZA)

Officer Reports

President KG5EYV

  • Monthly meeting 2019-02-16
    • Fire Station 6 at intersection of Tarrow St and University Dr
    • We have conference room from 08:00 to 12:00
    • VE session 08:00
    • Just ring bell to get in!
    • Expecting good turnout from firefighters
    • Coffee? … No problem!
  • Field Day planning
    • Field Day is not until June…
    • but getting prize list together will help with income
  • Relay from ARES meeting?

Vice-President N5ZKF

  • Meeting 2019-02-16
    • Additional parking available in shopping center across the street
    • Do not park in front of truck bays!
    • Presentation by KG5JDJ on DMR hotspots
    • Show & Tell
  • Get on the air
    • President’s Day Coming up
    • Mt. Vernon Radio Club for Washington’s Birthday
    • Museum Ship Hunley
    • Daytona Beach Radio Club
    • Search ARRL website for stations: http://www.arrl.org/on-the-air
  • Will be on DMR after the net.
    • N1WP, local talk group

Secretary KG5LYE

  • Will not be able to attend meeting
    • Invitation to Retreat

Treasurer N5GQB

  • Membership dues are… well… due.
  • Website membership has been updated
    • Currently 49 members
    • Compare to 75 max from last year
  • ARRL membership renewals through club
    • Still need a few questions answered
    • W5BCS gets kudos! ($$$ back from ARRL)
    • $2 for renewals, $15 for new memberships
    • Support your local ham radio club!

Announcements / Comments

KG5JDJ

  • Regarding meeting location this weekend:
    • When looking at station 6 from Tarrow St…
    • Conference room is on NE corner
    • Side door at front of station
  • Get ready to have fun with DMR!
    • Demos
    • Make contacts
    • crossover to System Fusion

WB5CKO

  • For the history buffs:
    • ~75 years ago, USS Hornet was sunk in 17,000 ft of water
    • Vessel has been found!
    • N5ZKF: Aircraft carrier used for Doolittle’s raid on the Japanese

N5GQB

  • Donuts and Kolaches permitted?
    • KG5JDJ: Yes
    • KG5EYV: No restriction; just be sure to clean up after!

KE0MXN

  • Thanks to all who participated in School Club Round-up
    • Monday through Friday
    • Please Check in!
  • Fox Hunt?
    • W5BCS: Maybe bring up discussion at next meeting…

Info Exchange

KG5EYV

  • (to K5ZY) Anything from Gerald about VE session?
    • K5ZY: Nothing yet.

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