President’s Report: Steven Taylor, W1HQL
Secretary Report: Secretary, Bill, KG2CS.
Vice-President: Frank, AF4FU Absent
Treasurer: Timothy Sleepy.
Treasurer’s Report: $3375.20(approx) petty cash $35.00
Motioned and passed. John, Pete.
Introductions/New Business:
Stevc, W1HQL did introductions.
Frank MCP gave a report on the Free Flea. 40 to 50 attendees. We had a great time. Suggested for 3 times a year. Steve also mentioned the importance of networking with ARRL.
Discussion of Free membership. Newly licensed (only) will have one year free membership. Bill KG2CS made a motion, passed unanimous.
Steve mentioned the Fusion repeater and the discussion of the club having our own internet for Comcast. Steve is negioating a price as a volunteer organization. Discussion of IT systems. ATT is the provider for the Ag Center. Steve will follow up.
Robert volunteered to program Baefeng handi-talkies.
Pete discussed the site for logos. Pete and Doug are heading up the committee for the radio room enhancements. We already have 3 new chairs donated by the City of Homestead.
Pete gave presentation on packet APRS radio interface. Very cool technology. Can even send text messages! A lot of technology in a small package. Around 120 dollars.
Not too early to think about Field Day. 2 more meetings until Field Day.
50/50:
ARRL:
Current Nets: (subject to change)
Tuesday Night: 7 PM American Red Cross. 146.865. 94.8 7:30 PM EARC. 444.325 pl 156.7
Wednesday night: 7 PM. Cutler Bay 146.865. Simplex 146.520. 7:30 PM Main 146.700
Thursday Night: North Dade Radio Club. 444. 800 PL 94.8
ARES: 3.940 on 7:30 AM Saturdays.
General Nets of Interest: Southcars 7.251 8 am-1 pm (365 days a year). Sunday morning: Bill: N4LTT (former president EARC) 9:00 am. Bill, KG2CS: 10 AM.
Maritime Mobile Net/Intercontinental Net: 14.300 10 am-10 pm. (365 days a year)
Waterway Net 7.68 7:30 am.
Adjourned 8:16 PM.
Meeting ending motion, and seconded to adjourn at 7:38 PM.
3 for testing.
Respectfully submitted,
Bill KG2CS