 Alan and Greg Open The Meeting  Bill K4QFE, presented a discussion on a home brew VHF/UHF antenna. Bill KC4ZMZ, presented a discussion on working Satellites passing overhead and the software and antennas he uses to work the "Birds".  Discussion during the meeting.  March 9, 2018 Club Meeting: Intros around the room. 22 present.
Conducted by Pres Alan. (paper tickets were drawn up). Won by Pres. Alan. $16 back to club. Ill or SK operators reported None reported.
NET CONTROL signups:
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Club meeting Minutes from Feb. were read. - Treasurer synopsis was given. o Inflows………….…...$311.94 o Outflows……………..$20.17 o Closing balance……...$7532.95 and checking has $7,429.78 o Paid member count….. 26 (2018), 42 (2017), 34 (2016)
- Pres. Alan and others discussed / announced:
o The Jamboree On The Air (JOTA) is in Oct. It is helpful for Scouts Radio Merit badge. 3 contacts are needed. o DAYTON BUS: 5 signed. Need 40. Paypal link is being fixed. o Repeater tower upgrade quote is $4100. Club looking for alternate to this expense. For example, propose leave just the antenna if the tower must go. In the past, 2m was used for a critical care move. This was in paper. Greg should look in
archives for any articles. o Repeater Wires –X proposal VOTE: 11 yay, 3 nay. Approved but on hold until repeater
antenna and tower repair is resolved. o Derby Farmington breakfast parking duty is anticipated to be asked of the Club. Will notify at April meeting and nets if so. Program:
Satellite Antennas explained and shown by Bill K4QFE and Bill KC4ZMZ.
Noteworthy Useful App: ProSat ($9.99) (iPhone maybe Android) Sites: N2YO.COM Proposed: Have a build night for satellite antenna. Bring in table top drill press for PVC pipes (and a broom).
Respectfully submitted, Greg Gawron, WX8V Secretary, ARTS
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