2023-01-24 Net Minutes
- opened
- 20:00
- closed
- 20:38
Check-ins (28)
- Matthew Barry (KG5LYE)
- Avery McIntosh (N7ALM)
- John Walpole (K5ZY)
- Ken Reeves (KE5FIV)
- Don Ling (WB5CKO)
- Brian Gaskamp (KA5BKG)
- Jim Laird (KF5YY)
- Dwayne Walters (W5DPW)
- Brad Snyder (KG5SDE)
- Garrett Martin (W5HVS)
- Joshua Cook (KF5TYX)
- Joe Napoli (KG5SDF)
- David Bailey (K5DKB)
- Michael Atkinson (KI5QNT)
- Ron Hambric (N5SBN)
- Dick Zimmer (W5DZ)
- Lorna Flansburg (KI5FIZ)
- Jim Hanks Jr. (W5CYN)
- David Vickers (KI5WEH)
- Kevin Walton (K5BTX)
- Rick Pfeil (W4RDP)
- Ralph Cobb (W5RYC)
- Mike Mertes (KZ5M)
- Harold Turbyfill (KG5SDG)
- Bennie Naiser (KA5TWB)
- Seth Berry (KI5VOA)
- Phil Gates (N5ZKF)
- Richard Epting (KG5WIV)
Opening Remarks
- Wow! Lots of check-ins, and there isn’t even any food involved! :-P
- Comet in the sky, but has been cloudy due to rain
Officer Reports
President David Bailey (K5DKB)
- It’s cold and rainy: stay warm and dry!
- Lunch was a soaking experience
- Shout-out to Lorna getting ready for Winter Field Day this weekend
- She also arranged an interview with KAGS earlier today
- We were one of the featured stories during their 18:00 news segment tonight
- might re-air later; keep an eye out
Vice-President Paul Bilke (KF5WGJ)
Excused
Secretary Matthew Barry (KG5LYE)
- net minutes will be sent out at conclusion of net
- looking forward to seeing everyone at Winter Field Day
Treasurer Lorna Flansburg (KI5FIZ)
- Bank balance: $8,308.74
- 65 members, 43 of which have renewed
- at least 5 new members (welcome!)
- Amazon Smile has unfortunately been discontinued
- Thanks to all who helped us out
- Winter Field Day
- American Legion Post 159
- This weekend! (2023-01-28/29)
- All day Saturday and Sunday (and overnight)
- Setup starting at 09:00 Saturday
- Workshops starting at 12:00
- Radio Operations starting 13:00 (through 13:00 on Sunday)
- Chili Contest at 17:30
- Swap tables
- Thanks to Susan Marty at the American Legion for the press release
- her tip piqued KAGS’ curiosity that led to the interview
- Shout-out to WFD committee
- Mike Wisby (KA5HIA)
- Don Hutchcraft (KE5ADX)
- Rick Pfeil (W4RDP)
- N5ZKF: W5AC will be there
Announcements / Comments
Question #112 for conversation: What are your recommendations for rope or cord?
Matthew Barry (KG5LYE)
- UV-resistant paracord
- bright colors, reflective for visibility
- various sizes depending on the job
Kevin Walton (K5BTX)
- regarding rope/cord: low-key to hide from HOA
- Northwest Digital USB device (about $100)
- interesting apps on phone:
- Dedicated Echolink app
- Repeater Phone: can load All-Star and Echolink
Jim Hanks Jr. (W5CYN)
- 550 Paracord is my go-to cord at the moment
- still pretty new at the hobby
- Robertson County ARES net 2023-01-26 (Thu) 19:00
- 146.960 MHz FM (W5KVN) - Franklin Repeater
Phil Gates (N5ZKF)
- Dacron cord: rot and mildew resistant, UV-resistant
- For load-bearing, replace on regular basis just to be safe
Buy / Sell
Michael Atkinson (KI5QNT)
- Unable to make it to Winter Field Day
- Working on antenna project: need supplies:
- 80-100 ft transmission line: 14 AWG stranded/braided, insulated
- insulators
- coax feed line
- connectors: BNC or PL-259/SO-239
- 4:1 current balun (or parts to make one)
- Get in touch if able to help or recommend: seemikehack@gmail.com