October 132015

CLUB MEETING

Loren Lawrence – Club PresidentN5PUV

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5 INTRODUCTION

VISITORS MEET AND GREET

TREASURERS REPORT MARK MADDOX

OLD BUSINESS 70 cm Repeater Configurations

Repeater Antenna Purchase Vote

Presidents Awards for Past Volunteer Events

NEW BUSINESS Boy Scouts Jamboree Radio 10-17!!!

EOC Visit Recap – Mel Need EOC committee formed

TRAINING PRESENTATIONS TONIGHT: 30 and 60 Meter Presentation - Mel

8:45PM – PLEASE HELP PUT UP YOUR TABLE AND CHAIRS!

TREASURERS REPORT

Beginning Balance$1872.78 Income

Interest .07 Dues 37.00

Expenses None Ending Balance

$1909.85

70 CM REPEATER CONFIGURATIONS

Steve and Loren (mostly Steve) have finished repeater configs

Machine is running in “Pilot Mode” at Steve's Lab location

Antenna is low to the ground, 40 feet but in hills

Hams who can reach it are welcome to try it out under those conditions

Preparations for Antenna placements are underway

Project WBS is being constructed

EOC has cleared antenna placement by BCRO (details to follow)

Questions?

VOTE FOR ANTENNA PURCHASE

The Business committee has decided on Spectral Isopole 70cm

IsoPole Uhf 435 $ 209.95 plus $39.99 Shipping list price (30 day TA) http://www.isopole.com/english/prices-en/prices-en.htm

Antenna has good Eham reviews of 4.5+ We have a member who has had one for 15+ years installed

Has experienced NO problem with construction or weather

This antenna should last on tower for 3+ years without adjustment There is a hard set date to check when tower at site replaced in 2 years

We need a vote to purchase this antenna plus parts Mounting hardware around $100.00 (cable run clamps, unistrut standoffs)

Estimated total to be $350.00 to $400.00 total

Need a vote for $400.00 CAP

ISOPOLE 440

70 CM ANTENNA PURCHASE VOTE

Again, We need a vote to purchase this antenna plus parts

Mounting hardware around $100.00 (cable run clamps, unistrut standoffs)

Estimated total to be $350.00 to $400.00 total

Need a vote for $400.00 CAP

Discussion

This is an antenna that fits our budget

We will take donations for this one or (est $800-1000.00 more for a commercial model)

This antenna will get us going until some day another shows up 2 years from now when the tower is replaced

Call for Vote

PRESIDENTS AWARDS FOR VOLUNTEERS

President – I am catching up on these volunteer awards They come from my inspiration, creation and are unique. They are gifts to Volunteers from me

No club funds are used whatsoever!

They are Thank yous for your participation for helping the club have participation in events we decide on.

Started out Event related, but may expand Depending on the ## numbers!!!

(If I missed some one, tell me)

NEW BUSINESS - NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR BOY SCOUTS JAMBOREE ON THE AIR – NEED HELP!

KD5UFY (Ken Farmer) called for help from BCRO 10/1 Campout Oct 17th

Jamboree On the Air

9am to 5pm

13355 Motley Road in Vaughn

855-3771 or 621-3245

No Power need batteries and canopy

Need at least 2 volunteers with Radio and antennas

Need another volunteer to “standby” for HF radio calls if needed

PLEASE VOLUNTEER!! THIS CREATES NEW HAMS

NEW BUSINESS – EOC VISIT RECAP

BCRO met with the EOC Directors on Oct 2 in Bentonville From the EOC:

Mike Dixon, Director

Kate Anderson, Deputy Director

From BCRO: Steve Werner

Paul Blomgren, Jr.

Mel Hagen

It was a very good meeting…Let Mel Explain

NEED 3 VOLUNTEERS FOR EOC COMMITTEE

Committee Proposed Purposes:

1. Check on equipment at EOC, configure, test HAM equipment

2. Help coordinate a “crash” book for operators

3. Help with RACES application process (helping them through)

1. (Hands on approach will help, too many changes in place there)

4. Create and participate in Drills and simulated disasters

1. Every 90 days is requested

5. Create and manage standing list of EOC Net Control people to call for

1. Going to the EOC when needed

It is in the clubs foremost interest to keep close relations to the county EOC

This needs to be a committee of several to help be in touch with the EOC and needs back to the club

Should give EOC committee updates in club meetings as needed

PRESENTATION FOR TONIGHT

30 AND 60 METERS, Why and Why not? - Mel

NEXT CLUB MEETINGS

November 3rd – Glozbecker room, Rogers Library

December – TBD January 2nd Tuesday, Community Room,

Rogers Library

Please help us put chairs and tables up!73!