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Minutes: January 13, 2026

Minutes: January 13, 2026

1900     Meeting called to order

Announcements
* Storm Fury on the Plains storm spotter training and weather awareness seminar will be at 1830 hours, Feb. 23, at the fire training center on East 4th Ave. [Time was given as 1900 hours at the meeting. It has been changed to agree with NWS Wichita’s announcement.]
Roll call
* 17 present
Reports
* November minutes were read, motion Jeff/Zack, passed.
* Treasurer’s report read, motion Jeff and Joe, passed.
* Repeater trustee: The .67 site has been greatly upgraded with heating and air conditioning and a backup generator. We would like to see more activity on this repeater. The .12 repeater is nominal.
Committees
* Hamfest: The room is confirmed. We need speakers or presentations for break-out sessions. The event will be ARRL sanctioned, but due to the lack of communication with our regional ARRL representative, we have declined to host the state convention.
Old Business
* DMR Internet for the .67. Starlink has an affordable option. The hardware is less than $300 and the monthly fees are as low as $5.
New Business
* The club has agreed to investigate the Starlink option and what additional equipment is required to provide an Internet backbone to the .67 repeater.
NCS
* Jan. 20: NØFXG
* Jan. 27: KAØNES
* Feb. 3: ACØMO
Presentations
* WØZC presented his DXxpidition to the US Virgin Island of St. Thomas and the pitfalls of being on the wrong side of a hill. He also spoke about his POTA operation at VI0001.
* ACØRL brought a Starlink unit for the club to see.

2000     Meeting adjourned

Minutes: November 11, 2025

Minutes: November 11, 2025

1900 Meeting called to order
Roll Call, 16 members present.
Announcements
* EOC reports a G4-5 Solar CME. X5 flare also occurred creating radio blackout and beautiful auroras.
* Free Laurel license testing December 12 in Wichita.
* October minutes were read. Motion Todd/John, passed.
* Treasurer’s report was read. Motion Todd/Joe, passed.
* Repeater trustee’s report: The .12 repeater was inspected by KBØSQL and ACØRL. Forward and reflected RF power measurements were made. 85 watts to the antenna, 2 watts reflected. 90 watts into the duplexer. All fittings tightened. The .67 repeater site is moving forward with backup generator and HVAC. The 443.725 KAØHN fusion repeater is online. ACØRL’s APRS IGate is online.
Committees
* No reports.
Old Business
* Our Christmas Party will begin at 6 p.m. December 9 at the Rice Park Community Shelter. The club will provide meats and seasoned potatoes from Carriage Crossing.
New Business
* Elections: Charles Tucker, KBØSQL, remains president. Todd Wilson, NØUNI, was elected vice president. Jerry, ACØRL, remains secretary-treasurer.
NCS
* Nov. 18: NØUNI
* Nov. 25: KAØNES
* Dec. 2: WØZC
* Dec. 16: ACØMO
* Dec. 23: NØUNI
* Dec. 30: KAØNES
* Jan. 6: ACØRL

1942 Meeting Adjourned, Motion Scott/Phil, passed.

Minutes: October 14, 2025

Minutes: October 14, 2025

1900 Meeting called to order
Introductions were made.
Roll Call; 16 members present.

Housekeeping
* September minutes were read, Phil/Todd, passed.
* Treasurer’s report was read, Jeff/Scott, passed.
* Repeater Trustee, all repeaters nominal. Todd reported hearing the 147.120 repeater 15 miles east of Larned. I heard him call 25 miles east.
Committees
* Hamfest, room confirmed. Ron Cowan was notified that we want to host the state convention.
* Christmas Party will be at 6 p.m. December 9 in the Rice Park shelter house.
Old Business
None.
New Business
* POTA Weekend this weekend.
* Discussion on a format emergency calling frequency. Many felt that the 147.120 repeater is the best choice, backed up by the 146.67.
* Mark is not going to run for VP next year. We need someone willing to fill Mark’s shoes. VP responsibilities include:
4 Filling in when the president is absent.
4 Obtaining the chamber key.
4 Organizing monthly presentations.
In further discussion on new blood in the leadership, someone said to our president that he isn’t very professional. I recommend if you feel that way, get involved and run for an opening, and soon enough you can be running the club, if elected.
NCS
* 10/21: WØRHP
* 10/28: KAØNES
* 11/4: NØFXG

2002 Meeting Adjournment, Scott/Phil, passed.
Our next meeting is November 11.

Jerome Kahn, ACØRL, secretary-treasurer

Minutes: September 9, 2025

Minutes: September 9, 2025

1900 Meeting called to order

Announcements
* Ken and Jeff Gamber are in Washington, DC. Ken is the recipient of an Honor Flight!
Housekeeping
* August minutes read, Jake/Todd motion, passed.
* Treasurer’s report read, Phil/Todd motion, passed.
* Repeater trustee report, little activity on the .67.
Old Business
* QSO Party: Check for $328.88 to Jerome Kahn for reimbursements for portable restroom and food. Many thanks to the 14 members and guests that operated making this the most successful event yet:
4KAØNES John O’Connor
4KCØRWI Jeff Roberson
4KFØVAH Marc Grygier
4KFØBZM Mark Rankin
4KBØSQL Charles Tucker
4KFØKRY Dan Spears
4NØUNI Todd Wilson
4KEØBWJ Gina Long
4KØYBV Ken Gamber
4ACØRL Jerome Kahn
4KIØKG Nate Reynolds
4ACØMO Joseph Kelber
And future hams Zoe McHenry and Jonah Cornish.
New Business
* Christmas Party: This will be at 6 p.m., December 9, in Rice Park. Carriage Crossing to cater, service for 25 or $400. Motion by Jake/Todd, passed.
* Hamfests:
4Enid, OK, Sept. 20
4Victoria, KS, Sept. 27
4Wichita, Oct. 4.
NCS
* Sept. 19: NØUNI
* Sept. 23: KAØNES
* Sept. 30: KFØBZM
* Oct. 7: ACØRL
During check-ins, you will be required to check in with your call sign and CB handle; CB slang will be expected, or you will be told to “Go 10-7!”

1953     Meeting adjourned

Minutes: August 12, 2025

Minutes: August 12, 2025

1900 Meeting called to order

New Faces
* Mathew Wineland, ADØQP
* Marc Grygier, KFØVAH
* Eric Hanson, KFØQFH
Introductions were made.
Announcements
* Upcoming KS QSO Party August 30/31
* CERT meeting Thursday. All are welcome. The meeting at 7 p.m. in the Hutchinson Law Enforcement Office, next to the Reno County Courthouse. Be there early to get inside, unless you have open arrest warrants.
July Minutes
Phil/Dan – motion, passed
Treasurer’s report
Current checking balance is $3,638.72. The CD is at $5,327.21. Jeff/Zack motion, passed.
Repeater Trustee
* 147.120 is nominal.
* 146.670: ACØRL has aligned another set of duplexer cans, and they have been installed in the recently restored cabinet. Installation of the new duplexer will be Wednesday morning 8/13 (see below).
Old Business
Our 2025 Hamfest was a success by any measure, no injuries, hurt feelings, just fun! The club netted $616 to the general fund. The only complaint was that we did not hold a raffle. Since the club is not a 501(C)(3) charitable organization, we cannot legally raffle anything. Two fellows passed their tech exams at the hamfest.
New Business
The Kansas QSO Party will be held at ACØRL’s QTH, 1824 Nickerson Blvd., Hutchinson. Operating hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. August 30, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. August 30. Motion was made to rent a porta-potty for the QSO party, Joe/Phil moved and passed (so to speak).
NCS
* 8/19: WØZC
* 8/26: KAØNES
* 9/2: ACØMO

2001 meeting adjourned.

Addendum
This morning (August 13), KBØSQL, ACØMO, KFØBZM, and ACØRL went out to the Partridge repeater site and installed the new duplexer. The 146.670 (103.5 tone) repeater is up and completed.

Minutes: July 8, 2025

Minutes: July 8, 2025

1900 Meeting called to order

Guests
* KEØVHD Patrick
* KFØTXG Scott
Both have signed up and paid their dues. Welcome, new members.
Announcements/Reports
* Minutes, Todd/John – Passed
* Treasurer’s report, Todd/Tom – Passed
* Repeater Trustee: .12 machine nominal. .67 machine: Repeater duplexer cabinet was rescued from Bontragers and taken to Bell Enterprises in South Hutchinson. The bottom of the cabinet is in bad shape. We are going to proceed with sand blasting. Whatever holes or missing metal exist we can replace, then we will powder coat it. The duplexers themselves can be placed back into service, and we will do that next week.
Hamfest Committee
Zack reported that there was a disconnect between various departments at the college. No word on insurance requirements. The hamfest is still a go. We will have a dinner meeting August 5, the Tuesday prior to the hamfest.
Old Business
We discussed the Field Day event; the good, the bad, and the ugly.
New Business
* New EOC is scheduled to be completed November 1.
* We need to fabricate some wood bases for the mad cow. They need to be 4 inches thick and 3 foot square
* We need more members of this group to be more involved and join CERT.
50/50 aka Crooked Raffle
Joe ACØMO won $5 and the remaining $5 goes to the club.
NCS
* July 15 WØRHP
* July 22 ACØMO
* July 29 KAØNES
* August 5 KFØBZM

2000 Meeting adjourned

Minutes: May 13, 2025

Minutes: May 13, 2025

1900 Meeting called to order.

There were many new and old faces so we did introductions. A new face was Mike, WBØUWM.
Announcements
* ACØRL will be attending Hamvention in Dayton, OH.
* New EOC at G and Plum is under construction.
* April Minutes read, Phil/Zack, passed.
* Treasurer’s Report, Ken/Jeff, passed.
* Repeater Trustee Report: The .67 repeater has a high SWR and will require additional troubleshooting, but it’s still in service. The .12 repeater deserves a visit; all is nominal.
Committees
* Hamfest ’25: Still waiting on insurance requirements. Dan’s wife can provide us signage.
Old Business
* Zack and his Project Traveler are hosting a large balloon launch from June 12-14. Learn more at www.superlaunch.org. You can sign up for the extended activities.
Field Day
This will be June 27, 28, and 29. KFØJNO will be hosting another GOTA station; he could use some additional club assistance. Motion to pay up to $100 for GOTA QSL cards, Joe/Zack, passed. We will be running two stations: FT8 using ACØRL’s 7100 and computer, and the EOC’s FT1000 for SSB/CW.
NCS
* May 20: ACØMO
* May 27: KAØNES
* June 3: NØUNI
50/50, AKA Crooked Raffle
* Ken won $5, $16 to club.

2003 Meeting adjourned.

Minutes: April 8, 2025

Minutes: April 8, 2025

1900 Meeting called to order

Introductions
* New attendees: Logan Barone, Craig Cooper
* Guest: Bob Harder, KS QSO Party
Announcements
* The new .67 repeater is being programmed for installation.
* March minutes were read, Phil/Jeff made motion to accept, passed.
* Treasurer’s report read, Ken/John made motion to accept, passed.
* Repeater trustee: New .67 in progress; .12 nominal.
Committees
* Field Day, none established at this time.
* Hamfest, WØZC: The hamfest will be ARRL sanctioned. It will not be the ARRL state convention as it took ARRL section manager Ron Cowan  about eight months to respond to Zack’s request. Four directional signs will be needed.
Old Business
*  Bob Harder presented our first-place plaque for the KS QSO Party. Thanks to those who participated. Shirts and stamps were distributed to those participants present.
* Jerry thanks those who assisted him in putting up the new tower and beam.
New Business
* The DMR repeater on 43rd Street is operational. Motion by Jeff/Dan to send Justin Reed, NV8Q, $250 to support his efforts and expenses, passed.
NCS
* April 15: WØZC
* April 22: KAØNES
* April 29: KFØBZM or ACØMO
* May 6: KBØSQL
50/50
* WØRHP won, donated $20 to club.

20:15 Dan/Jeff Motion to adjourn, passed

Minutes: March 11, 2025

Minutes: March 11, 2025

1900 Meeting Called to Order

January minutes read, motion Phil/Ken, passed
Reports
*Treasurer’s report, motion Jake/Jeff, passed
*Repeater trustee: New 67 repeater progressing at government pace. 12 repeater operating nominally.
Hamfest Committee
* Ron Partridge donated to the club a pristine FT891 for a raffle/door prize.
* ARRL has info.
* D&L wanted club to pay for his lodging; no.
* Mark from Derby will be there.
* Matt from Tribune will be there.
* Ron Cowan has not responded.
* We are seeking presenters.
Old Business
* None.
New Business
* ACØRL is inviting the club membership to use the ham shack. The club was instrumental in the construction of the shack, and ACØRL feels it is a club resource. There are many contests coming up and ACØRL desires for the membership to benefit fro use of the shack. ACØRL will publish a list of events that he will be available to open the shack. If there is an event you wish to operate in, please notify ACØRL. ACØRL is ready to have the new beam antenna mounted on the new tower. This will be beam #2, a real pileup buster. He will put out a message as to when the beam party will occur.
* John Brady asked about special events at the Cosmosphere. We have not been involved with that organization for a very long time.
* KBØSQL informed the club of an app for Android and iPhone: Droidstar. It supports all current digital voice modes.
NCS
* 3/18 ACØMO
* 3/25 KAØNES
* 4/1 ACØRL, expect foolishness!
Program
Zack Clobes did a presentation of some portable antennas that he designed and built. He used a 3D printer to make coil forms and tripod base fixtures. He will be using them on his trip to the Caribbean.
50/50
Ron won, donated back to club, $24.

20:00 Meeting adjourned

Zack Clobes, WØZC, shows his portable antennas.
Minutes: January 14, 2025

Minutes: January 14, 2025

1900 Meeting called to order by President Charles Tucker.

We had an exceptional turnout and we did introductions. There was a new face: Mike Davidson, KBØUWN. We also had some Irish royalty present, Sir Sherradan.

Announcements:

* EOC is hosting a CPR and First Aid course, free to CERT members, $25/class to non-CERT members, and $45 for both. Register with KBØSQL. The classes will be held Feb. 11 and 13. The 11th conflicts with our February meeting, so depending upon conference room availability, we will announce when the February meeting will be held.

* The Great Plains Super Launch will be June 12-14th, hosted by Zack Clobes, WØZC. Check out the Super Launch website for more details. You don’t want to miss this!

Reports:

* November minutes were read and approved, motion John/Larry, passed.

* Treasurer’s report was read and accepted. There was a question on the $100 expense for last year’s hamfest; after research it was found to be money to make change for the entrance fee, to seed the till. Report was accepted, motion Larry/Jeff, passed.

Repeater Trustee

* The .67 machine is dying a slow painful death with low output and low modulation. The .12 machine is nominal. See the discussion below under New Business.

Hamfest Committee

Hamfest is scheduled for Aug. 9 at the HCC Fire Science facility. Laurel VEC will hold exams; they request advance registration. Ron Cowens has been contacted regarding ARRL participation. Break-out sessions are requested, so anyone who wishes to do a session should contact Zack, WØZC,

Old business

* Treasurer needs to get e-statements going at RCB.

New Business

* Reno County EOC has offered $5,000 to the club to replace the .67 repeater. That could buy us a DMR repeater. Internet access is unavailable and unaffordable for the club. It may be possible to set up a full duplex link via 70cm or 1.2m using TNCs for a Internet backbone to the site. We need to research if a 9600 baud link is sufficient for the DMR Internet link. Other repeater options are all on the table. Whatever we decide upon, it will need to be tolerant of the awful conditions at the site.

NCS

* Jan 21: NØFXG

* Jan 28: KAØNES

* Feb 4: KFØBZM

50/50

Our local knight in rusty armor, NØFXG, won again, I think this is becoming a truly crooked raffle. He took home $10, $11 to the club!

2000 Meeting adjourned, motion Scott/Phil, passed.