19:02 Meeting called to order<\/p>\n
Announcements<\/strong> Reports Old Business<\/strong> The next hamfest will be August 10, 2024.<\/p>\n New business<\/strong> NCS<\/strong> 20:23 Meeting Adjourned<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 19:02 Meeting called to order Announcements * KA\u00d8NES\u2019s brother passed away in Wisconsin. * EOC wants to do a test of our capabilities to communicate during a trunking system failure. They are requesting 14+ local hams using HTs or mobiles position themselves throughout the county at predetermined locations, fire stations most likely. We are giving everyone a heads-up because we will need to have the folks available. We’ll let everyone know when the test is scheduled. Reports August Minutes read…<\/p>\n
\n* KA\u00d8NES\u2019s brother passed away in Wisconsin.
\n* EOC wants to do a test of our capabilities to communicate during a trunking system failure. They are requesting 14+ local hams using HTs or mobiles position themselves throughout the county at predetermined locations, fire stations most likely. We are giving everyone a heads-up because we will need to have the folks available. We’ll let everyone know when the test is scheduled.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>August Minutes read and accepted, Phil\/Clint
\nTreasures report read and accepted, Joe\/Larry
\nRepeater trustee reports all W\u00d8WR repeaters nominal.<\/p>\n
\n* KS QSO Party W\u00d8L
\nThanks to all of the participants who made it a huge success. We really put W\u00d8WR on the state map as an active club that can get things done!
\n* Band-pass Filters
\nNew shipping date of Feb 7, 2024, just in time for Field Day
\n* Club funds
\nWe discussed taking a portion of the club funds and putting them into a high yield CD. We will choose a term and yield to maximize return. Motion to spend $5,000 for the CD by Larry\/Roger was passed.
\n* Hamfest review
\nWe spent a total of $363.08 between food and door prizes. We deposited $105 for refreshments and $327 for raffle and donations for a total of $432. We profited $7.97 from refreshments. We profited $60.95 from raffle and donations. The total gain was $68.92, which is not an outstanding financial gain, but we are gaining a reputation for holding a great hamfest.
\nSome of the takeaways:<\/p>\n\n
\n* Motion to purchase a second antenna and required feed line by Clint\/Joe, passed. It will be an Alpha Delta DXCC type, 120 feet RG8X. We will purchase is from the Derby Radio Shack, and we set a $350 budget.
\n* Armory cookies
\nTo remain in their good graces, we should continue to give them cookies on occasion. No oatmeal raisin.
\n* Christmas Party
\nThis will be at 6:30 p.m., December 12, at Rice Park. We will use Carriage Crossing to provide cooked meats. We will be charging a per-plate fee which will be determined by per-plate costs from Carriage Crossing. If a member brings a side dish or dessert, they will pay half price; if a member does not bring a side dish, they will pay the entire fee.
\n* DMR repeater
\nThis repeater was struck by lightning a while back, and it needs some parts replaced. We have a good number of users on that repeater as it supports DMR, Fusion, and AP25. Motion to spend $150 to reimburse expenses on the DMR repeater repair by Mark\/Clint. Passed
\n* ARRL membership renewal via the club
\nHave to ask Ron Cowan<\/p>\n
\n9-19 AC\u00d8MO
\n9-26 KA\u00d8NES
\n10-3 KB\u00d8SQL<\/p>\n