opened

20:00

closed

20:30

Check-ins (19)

• Matthew Barry (KG5LYE)
• Avery McIntosh (N7ALM)
• Ken Wilson (KE5DFR)
• Larry Shiver (KJ5KFU)
• Blake Hearen (K5BAH)
• Brad Snyder (W5BLS)
• Don Ling (WB5CKO)
• Kevin Walton (N4RMF)
• Lorna Flansburg (KI5FIZ)
• David Bailey (K5DKB)
• Thomas Sanborn (KJ5DAA)
• Mike Wisby (KA5HIA)
• John Graesser (KC5DWD)
• Ron Estes (KJ5EFO)
• Michael Bobinski (N5NYL)
• Travis Scott (KI5TMS)
• Tom Johnson (KI5ZPG)
• Phil Gates (N5ZKF)
• Roseanne Cunningham (KC5FGG)

Opening Remarks

• Busy time of year for many!
• Thanks to those who are joining tonight.
• Best wishes for everyone else spending time with family or out of town!

Officer Reports

President

David Bailey (K5DKB)

• Thanks and Merry Christmas to those tuning in!
• Saturday’s meeting was a success:
  • We have elected officers for the new year!

Vice-President

Tom Johnson (KI5ZPG)

• Winter Field Day is coming up!
  • Put it on your calendar: 2026-01-24/25
• Have a safe and enjoyable holiday!

Secretary

Matthew Barry (KG5LYE)

• Minutes will be sent out after the net.
• Still troubleshooting Listserv issues
  • If you don’t receive the email, the net minutes are always posted on the website at: https://w5bcs.radio/minutes/nets/
  • From the home page, https://w5bcs.radio…
  • Go to the “Secretary’s Desk” link at the bottom of the home page,
  • Then “Nets > Net Minutes” in the nav bar at the top of that page.

Treasurer

Lorna Flansburg (KI5FIZ)

• 81 members
• Bank balance: $12,319.70
• Next license exam 2026-01-25 10:00
  • Sunday morning of Winter Field Day
  • Will need volunteer examiners

Announcements / Comments

Question #255 for conversation: (Borrowed from W5AC) What Amateur Radio items might be on your Christmas wish list?

(If interested in submitting a weekly question, email n5zkf@arrl.net)

Matthew Barry (KG5LYE)

• I’ve asked Santa for a nice soldering station
  • The one I have just plugs directly into the wall
  • Does anyone have any recommendations that I should pass along to Santa?
• KJ5KFU: I have a Weller WLSK6012HD; probably anything by Weller would be good
• N5ZKF: I have a HAKKO brand station that’s worked well for me
• KJ5EFO: Fanttik battery-powered soldering iron

Larry Shiver (KJ5KFU)

• Looking for an antenna for my IC-7000 mobile setup
• KG5LYE: what bands? (HF)
• KE5DFR: had a Little Tarheel II HF antenna on my truck, but they should make SUV mounts
• N5ZKF: Scorpion Brand antennas - a little pricey, but might be worth checking out

Closing Remarks

• Merry Christmas!
• Get some good rest, enjoy your time!
• Visit us online at w5bcs.radio.