April 20, 2020
Club Meeting On the Air (147.195) roll: kb8elg, kd8kbu, kb8elh, kg4nxm, w8tux, kd8qhd, wb8zoi, k8cby, ke8itj, nc4oh, ke8bhw, kd8pud, kd8zke, kd8zkw, w8bkb, kb8vtn
The meeting was called to order at 7:30pm by Bryan Patterson (KB8ELG) with 16 members and guests in attendance on the 147.195 repeater.
Members in Distress: nothing to report.
Treasurers Report: no report given on air.
Hamfest Committee: The next FCARC sponsored Hamfest will be the summer trunk swap on June 6, 2020, followed by the Winter Hamfest on December 5, 2020.
Repeater Committee: We need to schedule a HVAC check in April.
Old Business:
Additional repeater shed maintenance needs to be performed after spring rain has subsided.
New Business:
There was brief discussion that depending on opening phases for the state of Ohio due to the current pandemic, the summer Swap for June may need to be rescheduled or cancelled outright. We’ll keep the club members and guests informed.
Good of Amateur Radio:
Bryan (KB8ELG) encouraged all of us to take advantage of this time to get on the air. He noted many band openings on VHF to listen for.
KB8ELG reminded everyone of our Saturday morning Coffee on the Air on 147.195+ at 9:00am in lieu of our breakfast meeting.
Correspondence/Comments:
W8TUX suggested a club cookout once we are clear of the social distancing requirements.
WB8ZOI was able to get a new ground rod installed today.
KD8KBU reminded everyone to check online for radio contests at https://www.contestcalendar.com/weeklycont.php
As we all remember, Allen Nash passed away in mid February. His relatives have asked us to post up his radio gear for sale. There is also some bundles of cables and an antenna we are working to get more information on. Interested parties should reach out to Allen's siste, Teresa Williams. Here is a list of equipment:
NOTICE: Due to COVID-19 concerns, the April 25, 2020 Testing session is cancelled.
Pending Approval From the Governor of Ohio Regarding Retrictions on Gatherings, Testing May Resume on May 2, 2020
