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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: 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: October 10, 2023

Minutes: October 10, 2023

1902 Meeting called to order

Announcements
* December 16th Derby Radio Shack closing.
* Bob Stone will need assistance with his antenna install.
* September minutes read and accepted. Zack/Phil, passed.
* Treasurer’s report read, Clint/Larry, passed.
* Repeater trustee reports all nominal.
Old Business
* DX Engineering filters
New bandpass filters will not available. Refurbished filters are available for $400 each, Jerry ordered two, and we will be receiving a $638.70 refund. Should arrive October 12. Will announce a test of the filters.
* Christmas party
Last year we spent $322.50 for meat and potatoes. This year we will be ordering pulled pork, turkey, and a double helping of potatoes. Motion to spend $400 for food, Clint/Phil, passed. The party is December 14 in the Rice Park Shelter. There will no plate charge, just bring plenty of side items for pot luck.
* Because of the arrival of the bandpass filters, we purchased a DXCC-LB fan dipole antenna and 100 feet of RG8X from the Derby Radio Shack for $275.
* Armory
Topeka wants to charge us for future use of the facility. Some reimbursement for the cost of utilities? The local staff is not happy about this because they see our organization as a benefit to their mission. The Army accidentally doubled the $6 billion payment to Ukraine, accounting error?
* ARRL membership
The club promotes the membership to ARRL. ARRL no longer makes it easy for clubs to benefit when members renew or sign up via the club. ARRL, like the rest of us, is pinched financially.
* DMR repeater
No word.
* Scholarship
Mark will be canvasing the Reno County Schools. This is a $500 scholarship, but last year we had no takers.
New Business
* ACØRL will be doing a big cleanup of his shed and work area. Volunteers will be appreciated
* The Hutchinson Public Library will be hosting an Urban Legends event on the 26th. You must preregister to attend.
NCS
10/17 KBØSQL
10/24 KAØNES
10/31 ACØRL
11/07 WØRHP
* 50/50
KFØBZM won, and donated the $6 pot to the club

1958 Meeting adjourned, Phil/Charles.

Proclamation: Field Day 2023

Proclamation: Field Day 2023

governor 2023

From left, Ken Kopp, AKØA, assistant section manager for the Kansas Section of ARRL; Joseph Pajor, KBØKFH, president of QCWA Sunflower Chapter 79; Governor Laura Kelly; Charles Tucker, KBØSQL, RCKARA president; and Terryl Pajor gather May 25, 2023, in the governor’s office in Topeka. Gov. Kelly signed the official proclamation honoring Field Day, seen below.

proclamation 2023