September - 2023
Meeting Bullets:
• President Joe McIntosh, called the meeting to order at
6:30PM and noted the previous meeting minutes were posted on the website.
• Treasurer Tom Wallace presented the Treasurer's report.
• WinLink Net Controller John Acton was not present but continues
to post the weekly Winlink exercise on our home page.
• President Joe McIntosh reported that the 147.090 repeater
has been repaired. The club spent $200 to help cover the cost.
• Ron Thomas noted that the Rabin repeater could use a tune-up.
That will be explored in the next few weeks.
• President Joe McIntosh reported that the club purchased an 80/40
antenna to replace the damaged dipole at the EMA. Cost was
$249.94.
• President Joe McIntosh says he is working with local
scouts for the Jamboree on the air event on October 21-22.
• Ken Bell reported that he was contacted by Patrick Kenny as to
possibly holding Winter Field Day at WMOB radio station on the Bay.
Something to consider.
• Ken Bell gave a presentation on the Alabama QSO Party he and Ron
Thomas worked from Covington County using the club callsign. They
hold all the records!
• Joe McIntosh gave a presentation on the recent SET exercise that
the club did in conjunction with the EOC. The exercise was very
successful.
• Rich Lee and Ken Bell gave a report and
presentation on the upcoming MS Bike ride.
Other News:
VE Coordinator Joel Emmett was not present. The
next VE test session is on October 7th. If you are interested in becoming
a ham or upgrading your license, be sure to visit the VE testing schedule for 2023
which is now posted on the home page.
There you will also find more information
on VE
testing and Joel's contact information.
Editorial:
I counted 25 in attendance on this late summer evening.
We got a lot of updates on recent events and activities and as always
had a pleasant gathering. I hope to see everyone at the
meeting next month!
Please note:
The club's policy is to publish the
last meeting minutes
on the website well in advance of the next meeting. This saves
time at the meetings and gives members a chance to analyze and discuss
any items at the meeting. The minutes also include more details on
club business than is possible in the Kerchunker. Please go to the
Meetings Page to view current and past
meeting minutes.
Published
monthly by email and on the web at www.n4mz.com
copyright 2007 Baldwin County Amateur Radio Club
P.O. Box 491 - Robertsdale, AL. 36567
Editor: Emery Wooten - KC5LIO
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