2024-02-13 Net Minutes
- opened
- 20:00
- closed
- 20:36
Check-ins (27)
- Matthew Barry (KG5LYE)
- Brian Gaskamp (KA5BKG)
- Bill Rose (K5WTR)
- Don Ling (WB5CKO)
- Paul Bilke (KF5WGJ)
- Thomas Sanborn (KJ5DAA)
- Joe Napoli (KG5SDF)
- Dick Zimmer (W5DZ)
- Garrett Martin (W5HVS)
- Lorna Flansburg (KI5FIZ)
- Mike Wisby (KA5HIA)
- Ken Wilson (KE5DFR)
- David Bailey (K5DKB)
- Becky Miller (K5BEC)
- Ron Estes (KJ5EFO)
- Brandon Bartlett (KG5LYN)
- Ralph Cobb (W5RYC)
- Robert Carter (NC5R)
- Harold Turbyfill (KG5SDG)
- Mike Mertes (KZ5M)
- Bennie Naiser (KA5TWB)
- Pierre Catala (WA1UAT)
- Phil Gates (N5ZKF)
- Tom Johnson (KI5ZPG)
- Kevin Walton (N4RMF)
- Travis Scott (KI5TMS)
- Brad Snyder (KG5SDE)
Officer Reports
President
David Bailey (K5DKB)
- Meeting this weekend
- 2024-02-17 09:30
- American Legion Post 159
- Probably won’t have an after-meeting presentation
Vice-President
Paul Bilke (KF5WGJ)
- Will tweak squelch control on Echolink node
- We plan to recap Winter Field Day at the meeting this weekend
- Be sure to fill out the survey (new link)
- VE Session to follow meeting
Secretary
Matthew Barry (KG5LYE)
- Minutes will be sent out after the net.
- It’s Mardi Gras / Fat Tuesday / Shrove Tuesday, which means tomorrow is Ash Wednesday.
- Also Valentine’s Day
- Update net script to include Echolink translations
Treasurer
Lorna Flansburg (KI5FIZ)
- Bank balance: $9,011.14
- 58 members
- If you haven’t renewed your membership, you can do so with any of the following methods:
- On HamClubOnline
- Contact treasurer@w5bcs.radio for a PayPal invoice
- In-person with cash or check at the meeting this weekend
- Dues are:
- $15 for individual
- $20 for family
- $5 for student
- If you haven’t renewed your membership, you can do so with any of the following methods:
- VE License Exam Session following our meeting this weekend
- 2024-02-17 11:00
Announcements / Comments
Question #164 for conversation: What is your favorite Amateur Radio / Electronics retailer?
(If interested in submitting a weekly question, email n5zkf@arrl.net)
Phil Gates (N5ZKF)
- Mitch Savage (EA7KDO) / SK
- Lived in Span and passed away recently
- Major proponent of DMR networks
- Like to spread business around, not just from single vendor
David Bailey (K5DKB)
- My favorite vendors:
- DX Engineering
- Another plug for R&L Electronics
Ken Wilson (KE5DFR)
- I shop around
- Good experience from all vendors
- Only one to be careful for is eBay
Robert Carter (NC5R)
- Main Trading Company, family-owned operation in Paris, TX
Brad Snyder (KG5SDE)
- Joining via Echolink from Conroe!