FCARC Meeting Minutes for May 10, 2005
Members Present: 17
Guests Present: 4
Total Present: 21
Kelly Boswell, KA5MGL
Perry Carleton, AE5EE
Ken Chafin, WB0NGN
David Doty, N5XF
Jim Durham, N5UXX
Daniel Gladstone, KE5ERL
Jim Grinder, N5TSG
Kathy Grinder, KD5YDS & Daughter Brittney (A NEW HAM!!!)
Ken Halsted, K5KWH
Glenn King, N5GK Custodian
Craig Mangrum, KD5UXK - Secretary/Treasurer
Dan Merry, KC5WMN
Stewart Nelson, KD5LBE
Chuck Olsen, KE5CPJ
Frankie Parks, K5FRP Vice President
Stewart Summers, KE5ERG & Brother, Brendon
Russ Summers, N4HQ
Roger Williamson, N5QNA
Mark Williamson, N5SYR & Wife Joetta
Vice President, Frankie Parks, called the meeting to order at 18:30.
Treasury Report by Craig Mangrum: $1066.82
Old Business
Tower Down
Kelly Boswell got his tower down and moved. Thanks to Perry Carleton for climbing it and all those that came and helped.
Upcoming Hamfests
Jonesboro Swapfest
Date: Saturday May 14th, 2005
Time: 9am
Location: Craighead Co. overflow parking lot on Jefferson, in Jonesboro, Ar.
Just look for the all the antennae.
Arkansas State Convention (All-Arkansas Hamfest)
Central Arkansas Radio Emergency Net (CAREN)
September 17th, 2005
Talk-In: 146.940-
Contact: Mark Barnhard, KD5AIV
12563 Southridge Drive
Little Rock, AR 72212
Phone: 501-221-3909
Email: mbarnhard@aristotle.net
Benton County Radio Operators
September 24, 2005
Talk-In: 145.290 -600 (PL 110.9)
Contact: John Whitton, AD5RD
17619 Dennis Mitchell Road
Garfield, AR 72732
Phone: 479-359-2434
MEMS Equipment Update
Getting the equipment for MEMS is still underway. Perry was told that a dual band antenna was needed for the Conway Location. MEMS should be picking up the cost of this.
Technician Level Class Update
There were 6 people taking the technical level class that Glenn King, Frankie Parks, and a few others are teaching. Everyone passed their test. So be sure to congratulate and welcome all these new hams.
Hospital Update
The hospital is in the process of remodeling their communications room.
After they are done, the club will need to go over and reposition the station, get it mounted, and get it fully programmed.
Toad Suck Daze Special Event Station
The Toad Suck Daze special event station went pretty good this year. The bands didn't really cooperate again this year, but the club was still able to make some contacts. Four people have responded and requested certificates so far. Thanks to Perry Carleton for climbing the tower and getting the antennas up.
There was some discussion on how to improve the event for next year. One suggestion was that the club operate from the Conway Corporation parking lot. This would allow the club to be in the public's eyes and bring more attention to the hobby. Another suggestion was to talk to the Little Rock Races group about borrowing their crankup tower. Also it was suggested that we have some publications to pass out to those interested.
Field Day 2005 Update
Field Day is June 25-26 this year. The event will be located at the ADEM's facility on South Donaghey again this year. It was decided that the club would do the same foods as last year, sandwiches, doughnuts, cookies, chips, and drinks. Also, it was discussed how long the club wanted to operate and how many stations to setup. The club decided to shoot for another 24 hour operation with 2 stations if enough people volunteer.
For the 2005 Field Day rules click on the following link:
Rules
New Business
New Repeater Antenna
Glenn King mentioned that the club's 146.970 antenna needs to be replaced. Glenn suggested a DB224 that would run about $500. Glenn is going to look at the Dayton hamfest for a better price. Glenn also said he had talked to the tower crew and they said they would climb the tower and replace the antenna for us for around $200, but that they would probably donate the money back to the club. Ken Chafin moved to go ahead and authorize all of this. Jim Grinder 2nd . All were in favor and the motion carried.
Faulkner County Communication Center Update
The new communication center has the new Kenwood dual band radio and antenna to be installed. Glenn mentioned that he had to wait on a bracket before the equipment could be installed.
New Power Point Videos
From the ARRL:
Check out the new additions to the ARRL Multi Media Library
ARRL Multi Media Library
New Repeater Antenna Fund Raiser
David Doty donated a Cushcraft A147-4 antenna to be drawn for to help collect money to cover the cost of the new repeater antenna. Mark Williamson won the drawing. $86 dollars were collected.
Thanks David!
Jim Durham made a motion to adjourn. It was seconded by Glenn King.
Meeting adjourned at 19:06.
Don't forget about lunches at Smitty's BBQ on Fridays at around 11:00 am till we leave.
Minutes typed by Craig Mangrum, KD5UXK, Secretary/Treasurer