SCARC MEETING NOTES
August 23, 2007
President Rod Scott N1YZ called the meeting to order at 19:00 CDT by having the attendees introduce themselves and sign the meeting attendance sheet which is attached to this document. There were no visitors.
Nominating Committee Chairman Jack Evans KC4PZA presented the following slate for the upcoming election on September 13, 2007:
President – Bill Davidson KW4J
Vice President – Jim McLester W4YXU
Secretary – Jim Rogers W4ATK
Treasurer – Jack Evans KC4PZA
MEC – Rod Scott N1YZ
Director (2 Year Term) – Lee Aured KI4NMD
Director (1 year Term) – John Outland K3FP
A motion was made from the floor to add John Wilder WB4CCQ as an additional candidate for the MEC slot. The members were reminded that candidates can be entered as late as the actual voting event.
Secretary Bill Davidson KW4J announced that the CERT challenge is scheduled for Saturday, September 15 and that a review for it is scheduled for September 6 and 13.
Jack Evans reported that the following:
Ron Arant N4PHP replaces Dan James NU4A as a director on the Alabama Repeater Council.
The SCARC Tuesday night net will include a short technical Q&A session on various subjects. The first topic will be D-Star technology and uses.
We will meet at the Shelby County EMA on September 27 at 19:00
John Wilder has a new UHF repeater running in test mode at his QTH and the frequency is 443.350 MHz with a + 5M HZ offset and no tone at present.
Rod Scott will speak to the Chelsea COP (Citizens On Patrol) at the Senior Lodge, Chelsea on August 28. He will explain the benefits of amateur radio to them.
The meeting was adjourned and an informal discussion of D-Star technology and operation commenced with Mike Burns KE4DZU facilitating.
Attachments:
SCARC Attendance Roster
Secretary’s raw notes
Joan Ratchford’s email of August 22, 2007 concerning the CERT Challenge
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Thanks again to Bill, KW4J !,
Rod, N1YZ
Monday, August 27, 2007
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
SET = Simulated Emergency Test - October 6th
This year the ARRL SET will be October 6th. Plans are in the works and will be announced in due time.
Last year Jefferson and Shelby County ARES operated together from the W4CUE station.
Lessons learned from 2006:
1. Be prepared for a radio failure (it happened)
2. Be prepared for a people shortage
3. Headphones help when operating multiple stations in the same room
4. Have test equipment on hand to handle #1 listed above :)
73,
Rod, N1YZ
Monday, August 20, 2007
SCARC Web Page Updates
Just a quick note: The new Club Constitution, the new By-Laws and a club roster have been placed in http://www.w4shl.com/ .
Enjoy!
Rod, N1YZ
Friday, August 17, 2007
The LAST Test Prior to Antenna Installation
KC4AF, KA4VCA, KI4NMD, WB4CCQ, KE4DZU conducting final testing prior to installation. The tests were successful !
Thanks to KI4VVM for the photos..
Sunday, August 12, 2007
KI4VVM Antenna Wins "Contest"
John's antenna won the contest for the Most Homely Antenna (MHA) by virtue of being the only entry :)A new contest will be held once this writer receives any other photo's of antennas that compete for the MHA award.
Just curious John, does that can at the bottom have any beans in it?
Friday, August 10, 2007
SCARC Meeting Minutes August 9, 2007
Notes provided by our "super Secretary" Bill Davidson, Kw4J. Maybe we should double his current salary, what do you think?
Rod, N1YZ
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SCARC MEETING NOTES
August 9, 2007
President Rod Scott N1YZ called the meeting to order at 19:00 CDT by having the attendees introduce themselves and sign the meeting attendance sheet which is attached to this document. There were no visitors.
Vice President Mike Burns KE4DZU said that a program on the new Kenwood VHF repeater may be the program this month. He reminded everyone that the election of new officers will be held on the first meeting of next month (September 13, 2007), and that will be the monthly program. Subsequent discussion centered on the election venue and it was decided to hold it at the Red Cross offices where the Club most often meets.
Treasurer Jack Evans KC4PZA reports that the Club savings and checking accounts have respective current balances of $169.74 and $1380.50. The Club’s present bank has changed its policy concerning free checking and he asked the membership to check with their banks about their policies. He also reported that the new repeater and antenna system total costs were $1974.96 and 1624.50 respectively.
Rod Scott reported on the following issues:
There is no change concerning the radio infrastructure at Shelby County Baptist Hospital, as the funding is still in limbo. Lee Aured KI4NMD will consult with the hospital management about this matter.
The Red Cross move has not begun and the local director is checking into the reason for the delay.
Everyone was reminded again about the September elections.
The Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) meets at Vincent on August 14, 2007 and Rod has been invited to attend as the amateur radio representative.
Rod will give an informative lecture on amateur radio to the Chelsea section of Citizens on Patrol (COPS) on August 28, 2007 and everyone is invited to attend.
David WB6BDR will talk to the Boy Scout Troop at Concord Baptist Church August 11, 2007 about amateur radio and will assist them in obtaining the Radio Merit Badge.
Barbara Brewer KB9TIV presented her suggested format changes to the Constitution. (Thanks again, Barbara!)
A copy of the D-Chat activity during the Calhoun County Disaster Exercise was passed around.
Secretary Bill Davidson KW4J presented the following:
The membership was reminded that all minutes are posted on the SCARC President’s BLOG.
John Outland K3FP forwarded an email from Joshua Knierim of the Red Cross that announced a Disaster Assessment course to be held at the Shelby County office on August 10, 2007 13:00-16:00 and everyone is invited.
An email forwarded vie ICOM’s D-Star reflector concerning the differences between RS-232 and USB ports was discussed. It points out the differences between the two and the reasons that some interfaces work erratically. This message can be found at http://www.icomarmerica.com/support/forums/fb.asp?m=6678
VE Committee Chairman Joe Ford reminded the membership that the next SCARC VE Testing will be September 7, 2007 at the Red Cross facility. He also stated that any change to the current BARC/SCARC test schedules will not take place until the first of 2008, if at all.
EMA Construction Chairman Lee Aured KI4NMD reports that the shelving above the desk at the new Shelby County EMA radio facility has been installed and all that remains is the painting. He will call for a work detail after Huntsville Hamfest (Aug 18-19) to install the radio equipment.
Repeater Chairman Bob Thomas KC4AF reports that work is still going on concerning the installation of the new antenna. Mostly it concerns VSWR and gain problems when it is fully assembled. More testing is underway. Also the temporary power supply for the new repeater is an automobile battery and a charger needs to be procured for it. Subsequent discussion presented several possibilities that will be pursued.
Nominating Committee Jack Evans stated that there was nothing to report at this time.
Marcus Thomas KF4YHP presented a bill of $125.00 for tower climbing services associated with the installation of the new repeater system and antenna and the club voted to pay the bill.
Rod Scott informed the club that the ARRL Booth at the Huntsville Hamfest on August 18-19, 2007 will issue a badge showing all emergency courses taken, so everyone is encouraged to take their certificates with them.
A motion was raised, seconded, and passed to close the meeting.
Attachments:
SCARC Attendance Roster
Secretary’s raw notes
N1YZ email of 7/15/07 - Lee Aured made the EMA Support Chairman
Joshua Knierim’s forwarded email (via K3FP) of August 3, 2007
ICOM Forum Reflector Note, 7/23/07 – RE: 91AD PC Cable
Rod, N1YZ
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SCARC MEETING NOTES
August 9, 2007
President Rod Scott N1YZ called the meeting to order at 19:00 CDT by having the attendees introduce themselves and sign the meeting attendance sheet which is attached to this document. There were no visitors.
Vice President Mike Burns KE4DZU said that a program on the new Kenwood VHF repeater may be the program this month. He reminded everyone that the election of new officers will be held on the first meeting of next month (September 13, 2007), and that will be the monthly program. Subsequent discussion centered on the election venue and it was decided to hold it at the Red Cross offices where the Club most often meets.
Treasurer Jack Evans KC4PZA reports that the Club savings and checking accounts have respective current balances of $169.74 and $1380.50. The Club’s present bank has changed its policy concerning free checking and he asked the membership to check with their banks about their policies. He also reported that the new repeater and antenna system total costs were $1974.96 and 1624.50 respectively.
Rod Scott reported on the following issues:
There is no change concerning the radio infrastructure at Shelby County Baptist Hospital, as the funding is still in limbo. Lee Aured KI4NMD will consult with the hospital management about this matter.
The Red Cross move has not begun and the local director is checking into the reason for the delay.
Everyone was reminded again about the September elections.
The Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) meets at Vincent on August 14, 2007 and Rod has been invited to attend as the amateur radio representative.
Rod will give an informative lecture on amateur radio to the Chelsea section of Citizens on Patrol (COPS) on August 28, 2007 and everyone is invited to attend.
David WB6BDR will talk to the Boy Scout Troop at Concord Baptist Church August 11, 2007 about amateur radio and will assist them in obtaining the Radio Merit Badge.
Barbara Brewer KB9TIV presented her suggested format changes to the Constitution. (Thanks again, Barbara!)
A copy of the D-Chat activity during the Calhoun County Disaster Exercise was passed around.
Secretary Bill Davidson KW4J presented the following:
The membership was reminded that all minutes are posted on the SCARC President’s BLOG.
John Outland K3FP forwarded an email from Joshua Knierim of the Red Cross that announced a Disaster Assessment course to be held at the Shelby County office on August 10, 2007 13:00-16:00 and everyone is invited.
An email forwarded vie ICOM’s D-Star reflector concerning the differences between RS-232 and USB ports was discussed. It points out the differences between the two and the reasons that some interfaces work erratically. This message can be found at http://www.icomarmerica.com/support/forums/fb.asp?m=6678
VE Committee Chairman Joe Ford reminded the membership that the next SCARC VE Testing will be September 7, 2007 at the Red Cross facility. He also stated that any change to the current BARC/SCARC test schedules will not take place until the first of 2008, if at all.
EMA Construction Chairman Lee Aured KI4NMD reports that the shelving above the desk at the new Shelby County EMA radio facility has been installed and all that remains is the painting. He will call for a work detail after Huntsville Hamfest (Aug 18-19) to install the radio equipment.
Repeater Chairman Bob Thomas KC4AF reports that work is still going on concerning the installation of the new antenna. Mostly it concerns VSWR and gain problems when it is fully assembled. More testing is underway. Also the temporary power supply for the new repeater is an automobile battery and a charger needs to be procured for it. Subsequent discussion presented several possibilities that will be pursued.
Nominating Committee Jack Evans stated that there was nothing to report at this time.
Marcus Thomas KF4YHP presented a bill of $125.00 for tower climbing services associated with the installation of the new repeater system and antenna and the club voted to pay the bill.
Rod Scott informed the club that the ARRL Booth at the Huntsville Hamfest on August 18-19, 2007 will issue a badge showing all emergency courses taken, so everyone is encouraged to take their certificates with them.
A motion was raised, seconded, and passed to close the meeting.
Attachments:
SCARC Attendance Roster
Secretary’s raw notes
N1YZ email of 7/15/07 - Lee Aured made the EMA Support Chairman
Joshua Knierim’s forwarded email (via K3FP) of August 3, 2007
ICOM Forum Reflector Note, 7/23/07 – RE: 91AD PC Cable
Sunday, August 5, 2007
Ham's Invited To Red Cross Training Aug 10th
This email was passed on to the BARC email listing on Friday Aug 3:
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Good morning,
My name is Josh Knierim, and I am responsible for disaster training for the Birmingham Area Chapter of the American Red Cross. I wanted to make you aware of an opportunity that is coming up next week. We will be holding a Disaster Assessment course at the Shelby County office on August 10th from 1:00 to 4:00. This class is geared towards teaching people how to evaluate the effects of a disaster such as a fire, flood, or tornado. In the past HAM operators have been a big asset in relaying this information to the Red Cross.
I would like to invite anyone who is interested in coming to the class to participate. Anyone who is interested can call me at 458-8249 to sign up or email me at this address.
Thanks,
Joshua Knierim
Emergency Services Specialist
Birmingham Area Chapter American Red Cross Office
(205) 458-8249 Office
(205) 337-3982 Cell
When you help the Red Cross, you help your neighbors recover.
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Good morning,
My name is Josh Knierim, and I am responsible for disaster training for the Birmingham Area Chapter of the American Red Cross. I wanted to make you aware of an opportunity that is coming up next week. We will be holding a Disaster Assessment course at the Shelby County office on August 10th from 1:00 to 4:00. This class is geared towards teaching people how to evaluate the effects of a disaster such as a fire, flood, or tornado. In the past HAM operators have been a big asset in relaying this information to the Red Cross.
I would like to invite anyone who is interested in coming to the class to participate. Anyone who is interested can call me at 458-8249 to sign up or email me at this address.
Thanks,
Joshua Knierim
Emergency Services Specialist
Birmingham Area Chapter American Red Cross Office
(205) 458-8249 Office
(205) 337-3982 Cell
When you help the Red Cross, you help your neighbors recover.
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