The meeting was called to order at 7:33 PM. It got delayed by the secretary (as always!).<\/p>\n
Present: Angie Gomez, Richard N5YPJ, Marilyn KB0LJW, Roger K0YY, Jason KF5EJX, Jim AB5JK and Erik K5WW.<\/p>\n
Plans for our participation in the Texas State Park On The Air event have changed a bit, though not much. Roger and Marilyn are returning to Denver about a month ahead of their original schedule, due to health concerns. More room for everyone else; but one heck of a CW operator less. But they’ll be back next year; and have generously paid their dues for the next term, plus a small donation. Thanks! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n
Our treasurer, through the voice of the vice president, reports no changes to our fortune: the same $112. That will change soon; because K5WW is selling some donated (by James WW5XX) equipment on eBay. But the net profit will be unknown until the last piece of equipment has been sold and shipped.<\/p>\n
Jim AB5JK reports that there is still a minor (antenna-related) issue with the Allstar\/Echolink project. He also reported that access to the Allstar network is now – and for the time being – on-demand only.<\/p>\n
Part of the problem may be due to insufficient grounding at the shack. There have been other problems (RF in the shack); so that needs to be addressed soon, weather permitting (can we say that in TX??).<\/p>\n
K5WW is working on getting the club affiliated with the ARRL. One of the requirements is that at least 51 percent of our club’s members are already ARRL members; but with only 7 of 14 members confirmed we are short by 1. Jim AB5JK said that he will renew his and AA5EK’s membership (with the ARRL), which will take care of that minor issue.<\/p>\n
Plans have been made to participate in this weekend’s North American QSO Party (RTTY)<\/a>. With the big antenna (as opposed to last year) it should be smooth sailing. It’s a 12 hour contest, Saturday only (12 lunch until midnight), so show up if you dare! \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n Please welcome new member Angie<\/em>, who is currently studying to take the Technician exam and is going to take the test soon!<\/p>\n The meeting was adjourned at 8:36 PM. Afterwards we all went out and had lots of Gluhwein.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The meeting was called to order at 7:33 PM. It got delayed by the secretary (as always!). Present: Angie Gomez, Richard N5YPJ, Marilyn KB0LJW, Roger K0YY, Jason KF5EJX, Jim AB5JK and Erik K5WW. Plans for our participation in the Texas … Continue reading