Meeting Minutes 10/22/2017

Members Present: 9

E-Board Present: Mike, Zack, Mat

Meeting Start: 20:07

  • Welcome!
  • HARC is reregistered-we think
    • They didn’t say no so that’s good
  • We have our funding
    • Should think about how to use our funding
  • Tower Site Updates
    • Chris talked to Station Ranger in Kenton
    • Available tower site
    • Might be putting a new one on Silver Mountain in a few years-solar powered
    • She is retiring in 3 years, so we need to move before that
    • Teepee tower is an easier option for repeater site
  • LSPR in about a week
    • Let us know before next Wednesday if you need equipment
    • Chris got the HARC UHF from the EOC on VHF directional antenna
    • Duplexers on SSAR repeater might be bad
    • If anything else, we will run two net controls
    • Assignments will come next Thursday night
    • Test your equipment out soon!
      • Best is by Wednesday to correct any errors
    • Consider taking someone with you, but have them sign up online
  • Little SSAR trailer might have a bad tire/wheel
    • Bearings are good
    • Looking at a new tire tomorrow
  • Visit to Negaunee
    • Got ahold of MSP director and NWS
    • Both said great but need a secure date/time
    • NWS only available in morning and then do MSP after lunch
    • Leave 9 AM
    • Date: Sunday October 29th
    • Negaunee director is a HAM!
    • For those that carpool, we will figure that out
  • Jamboree On The Air
    • Next Weekend
    • At Don’s (W8PSP) House?
    • Boy Scout Field Day
    • Normally help after Rally
    • Should get in touch with Don
  • Budget Items
    • UHF capable antenna analyzer is on there
    • Would be nice to get
    • Old one is bad and can’t tune UHF
    • Have $450 allocated for it
    • About $450 for a decent one (MFJ type)
    • Motion to acquire one
      • Approved!
      • Check request will be initiated
    • Matt will order it and get reimbursed
  • Footswitch PTT is busted
    • Connector needs to be replaced and is irreparable

Meeting Adjourned: 20:38