Board of Directors Meeting, 6 January, 2021
With the help of Geoff KA9QGH’s ZOOM-enabled call, the meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM
Attendees:
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Secretary’s Report:
Cliff Sowka K9QD: December BOD Minutes approved as published in the RHG.
Treasurer’s Report:
Chris Brewer AC9GN. Not present and previously requested an interim Treasurer be appointed while he deals with family medical stress. John Zietlow K9WIC has been nominated by Cliff K9QD and seconded by Danny Kafka KD9HIL. So moved. John is hereby elected by the Board of Directors to handle the club’s finances until such time as Chris can return.
John K9WIC will contact our insurance carrier as well as confirm our data line payments are current. Geoff KA9QGH has been personally funding ZOOM service and can continue without reimbursement for the moment.
Public Service:
Rob Glowacki N9MVO. Not present.
EMCOMM:
John Zietlow K9WIC informed the possibility Civil Air Patrol may be a participant in Illinois EMCOMM statewide exercise to test simplex capabilities February 27, 28th; details will be published as soon as plans are solidified. Additionally, the rumored newly-imposed $35 FCC fee for Amateur applications is not currently being imposed.
Repeaters:
No Report. Operations normal.
Construction Project:
| Bill McGovern W9WEM. No report | ||
VE Testing:
Ed Lishka AC9SD informed testing is likely to remain on hiatus until an appropriate facility can be found. Dennis C. Calvey KD9HIK reported the Schaumburg Park District predicts an eventual re-opening but the schedule remains uncertain.
Nets:
Leo Ribordy N9NBH provided the following report for the December 22nd TechNet:
Thank you to all the hams that checked into the Tech Net last night. The question for the evening was
not a question but asking for help. I installed an inverted V fan dipole cut for 40 and 20 Meter. My SWR and impedance are terrible. Discussions were had and a lot of good ideas were presented for
me to investigate. Ii will keep everyone up to date on how I progress on tuning the antenna
- W9RKK Robert
- N9IJS John
- WB9VWM Hugh
- KB9RGU Jim
- K9KMV Mike
- KD9HIK Dennis
- K9CMZ Charlene
- KD9KSH John
- AC9SD Ed
- KD9NJR Don
- WB9UXN Brent
- KD9POE Mike
- KF5IV Owen
- WE9PP Jim
- K9GBN Brent
- KB9RHR Darryl
- K9EYE Pierre
- N9NBH Leo net control
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Have very Merry Christmas
Leo Ribordy N9NBH provided the following report for the December 29th TechNet:
I want to thanks all the hams that checked into the net Tuesday evening. The question
for the evening was do you have any traps in/on your amateur radio antenna. I have
emailed some articles on how to build traps and also how to calculate to those on tonight’s Net. Also check out article: Modeling Trap Antennas by L.B. Cebik W4RNL.
- W9RKK Robert
- K9QD Cliff
- K9CMZ Charlene
- KB9RGU Jim
- WB9VWM Hugh
- KC9NMW Tim
- KC9RP Happ
- K9EYE Pierre
- N9LTW Lou
- K9SKY Bob
- WB9UXN Brent
- WE9PP Jim
- KD9NJR Don
- KD9HIK Dennis
- K9ASB Tony
- AC9SD Ed
- KD9KSH John
- K9KBM Dave
- K9WIC John
- K9GBN Garrett
- KC9NUV Russ
- K9KMV Mike
- KB9RHR Darryl
- KY0Q Rick
- N9IJS John
- N9NBH Leo net control
Stay safe and have a great New Year
Dennis C Calvey KD9HIK hosted the January 5th TechNet and filed this report:
The following operators checked into the TechNet:
K9MKM KEVIN
WA9E ROBERTO
W9RKK ROBERT
N9IJS JOHN
KB9RGU JIM
WB9VWM HUGH
K9CMZ CHARLENE
WB9UXN BRENT
KD9KSH JOHN
NE9PP JIM
KD9KBM DAVE
K9WIC JOHN
KB9RHR DARYL
KD9NJR DON
K9GBN GARRETT
W9WEM BILL
W9YFC DOUG
KD9FIA AL
KD9OLI HOWARD
KD9POE MIKE
KC9NUV RUSS
KD9QAI JODY
KC9NMW TIM
KD9AJI CHRIS
KF5IV OWEN
KD9HIK DENNIS, Net Control Operator
Please let me know if there are any corrections or additions.
Topics included recently completed projects, limitations for Technician Class licenses within the US Band Plan, and some propagation reports on the 20 Meter band.
Roberto, WA9E, also reminded us that the repeater must drop between transmissions for EchoLink users to be able to access the repeater.
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Dennis C. Calvey
Radio Hill Gazette RHG:
Mike K9KMV No Report. For the December RHG Mike published an article submitted by Mike Sorensen K9KQX regarding his recent Go Box Case construction. Also published was the recent tower takedown video by Roberto WA9E and made available on the SARC YouTube channel.
Additionally, Dave Simms K9KBM provided us with some useful insight regarding guidelines by automotive manufacturers relating to the use of RF in modern vehicles.
Recurring Calendar:
Insurance, Meeting Room Reservations for the Airport, Tennis Plus Basement, and CRC, need to be renewed for 2021. Cliff K9QD resurrected previous traffic to assist in establishing the proper governmental contacts required.
Membership:
Geoff KA9QGH. No report.
Publicity:
Dennis C. Calvey KD9HIK Publicity Chair reported there may not be a published re-opening plan from the Schaumburg Park District for several months.
Social:
John KD9KSH Nothing to report for obvious reasons.
Education:
Leo N9NBH. No Report.
Programs:
John K9WIC reminded the Wheaton Ham Club’s January HamFest will be a virtual event. He also hears the Sandwich HamFest this spring could remain a possibility depending upon the state’s eventual re-opening.
The 2021 WCRA Hamfest is being held virtually due to COVID-19. Come enjoy the 54th annual observance of this great event.
The WCRA 54th Hamfest will be held January 17, 2021, 8:30AM to 1:30PM
Via Zoom –
(Zoom link with be sent registered attendees –Click here to register)
Forums Times for the 2021 Hamfest
8:30-9:00 Intro
9:00-10:00 Thom Beebe (W9RY) IL Section Manager – “Did You Feel It?”
10:00-11:00 John Kruk (N9UPC) Yaesu Radio
11:00-12:00 Bob Heil (K9EID) Heil Microphones
12:00-1:00 Orv Beach (W6BI) AREDN for beginners
1:00-1:30 Closing remarks
Since this event will be held virtually, admission is free this year.
To get an idea of how many people will be attending, we ask that you please register for the event thru Eventbrite.
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John K9WIC
Old Business:
It is unknown if our insurance has been renewed; normal renewal cycle is ~April/May and we will need to check with our records to ascertain current coverage.
New Business:
Russ Schmidt KC9NUV reminded repeater users to avoid religious/political dialog as these are not considered appropriate use of the resource.
Kent Ochs W9KAO informed the newly-implemented FCC policy of eMail contact information requirement apparently cannot be performed on the FCC database at the moment.
Motion to Adjourn:
Meeting adjourned 8:05PM. Submitted January 7, 2020. Cliff Sowka Secretary