2021-09-21 Net Minutes

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Club Meeting last weekend 2021-09-18 09:30
- at American Legion Post 159
- Presentation by Gerald Golub (W5VUI) on using emergency generators
Special “Bryan 150^th” event scheduled for 2021-11-13
- Planning to set up in the field north of downtown Bryan
- Will look a lot like Field Day
- need volunteers for publicity, logistics, etc.
- We’ve done this before at Camp Hearne
Looking for volunteers for two new committees
- Field Day Committee
- Web and Social Media Steering Committee
- Contact n5zkf@arrl.net if interested
Get on the air
- Check out the ARRL search engine
- Contests:
  - ME QSO party
  - Masonic Lodges On the Air
  - 77^th anniversary of Voice of America Relay in Bethany, OH

via Phil Gates (N5ZKF)

Consider helping out with Field Day Committee
Let me know if you have any ideas for after-meeting presentations
- Don’t have to be an expert, but let us know what you’re interest in

Really enjoyed the Aggie game this weekend
- Also missed seeing everyone at the meeting
Been really busy with homework and work
Net minutes will be sent out as usual
Will compile meeting minutes as I receive them

Question for conversation: What is your oldest amateur radio equipment?

Oldest equipment from the 70s
- Conair twin radio transceiver
- assembled as part of ham radio course material
Heathkit phone patch

Heathkit crystal 2m AM “lunch box” special radio
- Had one in high school, but picked
- Plug in a light bulb to see if it works