Category: Minutes

Subject: Meeting Minutes of April 3, 2018

The April meeting was called to order by President Mike, WB8BZK at 7:00 p.m. on April 3, 2018 in the Crystal Lake Bank meeting room.

The Pledge of Allegiance kicked off the meeting, led by Dave K9RUF.

President Mike, WB8BZK extended a welcome and asked if there were visitors or guests present. We had 5 guests: Charlie KD9KEX, Terry AC9RW, Jen KD9FMJ, Dan W9DPP, Joe taking test April 9th were in attendance.

President Mike, WB8BZK asked for any License Upgrades, New awards etc. issued since Last meeting. None Noted.

Introductions around the room followed. 38 members + 5 guests were in attendance for the meeting.

Minutes from the March meeting were posted for review by Secretary Dan, KD9M. Harold W9HB moved to accept the minutes, and the motion was seconded by Ken KB9I. The motion passed by voice vote.

Treasurer Joe, N9OK gave the February & March report: Started with $5167.02 had $90 of dues $270 for Field Day Site reservation with $0.43 in interest ended with $4987.45. Member count is now 81 Voting members, and 7 family members. Paypal is also setup now to pay dues. Make payment as send money to friend. Will send instructions out to the reflector. John K9JK moved to accept the Treasurer report, and the motion was seconded by Olaf W9FY. The motion passed by voice vote.

Announcements
mcwa.org getting some fresh updates from the Webmasters: Ken Farver KB9I and Mike Ricketts ND9G.

Several Ham Fests/Gatherings over the next couple months.

• • McHenry Monthly Ham Breakfast April 7th
  • Madison Hamfest April 7th
  • Algonquin Area Ham Breakfast, Golden Corral April 21st
  • The DeKalb Hamfest, Sandwich, IL May 6th
  • Hamvention May 18-20

Contests

• • PODXS 070 Club PSK 31 Flavors Contest Apr 7 – 8
  • SP DX Contest SSB & CW Apr 7 – 8
  • EA RTTY Contest Apr 7 – 8
  • 144 MHz Spring Sprint Apr 9 7pm till 11pm local
  • ARRL Rookie Roundup, SSB Apr 15
  • 222 MHz Spring Sprint Apr 17 7pm till 11pm local
  • 432 MHz Spring Sprint Apr 25 7pm till 11pm local
  • 10-10 Int. Spring Contest, Digital 28-Apr-29
  • SP DX RTTY Contest Apr 28-29
  • BARTG Sprint 75 29-Apr

President Mike WB8BZK asked for people to think about presentations for October through December. Planed presentations are as follows: May – Inverted-L Installation, June – RT Systems Software for Rigs, July – Field Day (Join us for weekend fun!), August – An Introduction to Raspberry Pi.

Other Announcements
Ken KB9I announced 145.41 is back to analog open to all.

Pierre K9EYE Wed night 6 meter net 7:30 to 8:30, KD9FML volunteered to help people get on the net from his house.

Under the topic of old business,
Jim N7US announced the move to groups.io was very smooth 151 members on the reflector and almost all club members are on the reflector.

Roger KF9D gave an update of the site for Rush Creek with locations for the stations. About 24 of the attendees will be supporting Field Day activities for different groups, of which 12 will support the MCWA Rush Creek Site.

Mike WB8BZK announced the Boy Scout Merit Badge project is on. The district is planning a STEM day for October 20th. MCWA needs to develop a program and about 10 people agreed to help. More details will come future months.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:58 p.m. Olaf W9FY moved to close and the motion was seconded by Mike ND9G.

Following a short break, Paula K9IR gave a presentation of “Biathlon for Geeks: Summits on the Air” Wrapped up the program at 9:22pm.

Minutes recorded by Club Secretary Dan, KD9M

Subject: Meeting Minutes of March 6, 2018

The February meeting was called to order by President Mike, WB8BZK at 7:00 p.m. on March 6, 2018 in the Crystal Lake Bank meeting room.

The Pledge of Allegiance kicked off the meeting, led by Dave K9RUF.
President Mike, WB8BZK extended a welcome and asked if there were visitors or guests present. We had 4 guests: Bill KD9JYS, Sean KD9HVX, Keith, N9QDS, Kermit W9XA were in attendance.

President Mike, WB8BZK asked for any License Upgrades, New awards etc. issued since Last meeting. Gary KD9FML received WAS on 40meters FT8.

Introductions around the room followed. 34 members + 4 guests were in attendance for the meeting.

Minutes from the February meeting were printed for review at the meeting by Secretary Dan, KD9M. John KA9CAR moved to accept the minutes, and the motion was seconded by Kent K9KMD. The motion passed by voice vote.

Treasurer Joe, N9OK gave the January report: Started with $4876.64 had $290 of dues with $0.38 in interest ended with $5167.02. Member count is now 83 members. Mike ND9G moved to accept the Treasurer report, and the motion was seconded by Paul W9DWP. The motion passed by voice vote.

President Mike, WB8BZK encouraged all to join the club Yahoo reflector, K9RN. Also visit our Web page.

Announcements
Several Ham Fest over the next couple months. Tri-County ARC Hamfest Jefferson, WI March 18th, Milwaukee Radio Amateurs’ Club March 24th, Madison Hamfest April 7th. Sandwich Hamfest May 6th.

Contest Novice Rig Roundup March 3rd to 11th, Stew Perry Topband Challenge March 10th and 11th, BARTG HF RTTY Contest March 17th ~19th, Russian DX Contest March 17th to 18th, CW WW WPX Contest, SSB March 24th and 25th.

President Mike WB8BZK asked for people to think about presentations for October through December. Planed presentations are as follows: April – Biathlon for Geeks: Summits on the Air, May – Inverted-L Installation, June – RT Systems Software for Rigs, August – An Introduction to Raspberry Pi.

Under the topic of old business,
Roger, KF9D talked about 2018 Field day planning. Look to do 2A + GOTA +VHF again. Will be held at Rush Creek Paul W9DWP made a motion to allow for a budget of $750 for field day expenses including site fees. The motion was seconded by Harold W9HB . The motion passed by unanimous voice vote.
Show and tell

Dave K9RUF showed his remote rig setup with the IC7100, Piere K9EYE showed his Mag loop antenna that he built and was used to have a QRP contact with Texas, Gary KD9FML read the email from the contact confirming the QSO. Paul W9DWP showed his 2m 6m HT.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:01 p.m. Mike ND9G moved to close and the motion was seconded by Roger KF9D
Following a short break, Kermit W9XA gave a presentation of “ARRL UPDATE” Wrapped up the program at 9:05pm.

Minutes recorded by Club Secretary Dan, KD9M

Subject: Meeting Minutes of February 7, 2018

The February meeting was called to order by President Mike, WB8BZK at 7:00 p.m. on February 6, 2018 in the Crystal Lake Bank meeting room.

The Pledge of Allegiance kicked off the meeting, led by Dave K9RUF.

President Mike, WB8BZK extended a welcome and asked if there were visitors or guests present. We had 3 guests: George KD9JDS with his wife Sherrie, and Eric KC9WRB were in attendance.

President Mike, WB8BZK asked for any License Upgrades, New awards etc. issued since Last meeting. Dan formerly KD9AHQ received new call KD9M.

Introductions around the room followed. 28members + 3 guests were in attendance for the meeting.

Minutes from the January meeting were printed for review at the meeting by Secretary Dan, KD9M. Mike ND9G moved to accept the minutes, and the motion was seconded by Roger KF9D. The motion passed by voice vote.

Treasurer Joe, N9OK gave the January report: Started with $4655.82 had a donation of $80 from family of W4TYO. Dues of $60 with $0.41 in interest ended with 4796.23. Joe also gave the February report: Started with $4796.23 had dues of $80 and $0.41 in interest ending with $4876.64. John K9JK moved to accept the Treasurer report, and the motion was seconded by John KA9CAR. The motion passed by voice vote.

President Mike, WB8BZK announced that dues for 2018 are now Past Due.

President Mike, WB8BZK encouraged all to join the club Yahoo reflector, K9RN. Also visit our Web page.

President Mike, WB8BZK asked for a moment of silence for George Hellmann KD9EIZ SK.

Announcements
Several Ham Fest over the next couple months. LaPorte IN 24th Feb, Sterling Rock Falls 4th March, Jefferson WI 18th March and several others.

President Mike WB8BZK asked if anyone participated in the Winter Field Day. Pierre K9EYE worked QRP with Ham sticks worked several stations. Gary KD9FML worked 442 contacts. Vice President Mike ND9G worked RTTY contest conditions were fair had a few hundred QSO. President Mike WB8BZK had 25 quick QSO just checking.

President Mike WB8BZK asked for people to think about presentations for August through December.
Thoughts of Group IO conversion brought up for discussion looks like most groups are switching from Yahoo to Groups IO with problems and delays with Yahoo.

Under the topic of old business,
Roger, KF9D talked about 2018 Field day planning. Look to do 2A + GOTA +VHF again. Monitoring the site for noise but looks good now. Looking for other places for backup. Always need help with all areas. Setup, Tear down, Operate, Safety, just being around to interface with public etc.
Boy Scouts for a merit badge event. President Mike WB8BZK is waiting for them to get back.

Show and tell
Gary KD9WFL group of people always listening to 146.415 simplex waiting for QSO.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:52 p.m. Dave K9RUF moved to close and the motion was seconded by Mike KC9Q

Following a short break, Kent Dulaney K9KMD gave a presentation of “Keep Lightning Outdoors”

Minutes recorded by Club Secretary Dan, KD9M

Subject: Meeting Minutes of January 2, 2018

The January meeting was called to order by President Mike, WB8BZK at 7:01 p.m. on January 2, 2018 in the Crystal Lake Bank meeting room.

The Pledge of Allegiance kicked off the meeting, led by Dave K9RUF.

President Mike, WB8BZK extended a welcome and asked if there were visitors or guests present.

We had 1 guests: Fred AC9RQ was in attendance.

President Mike, WB8BZK asked for any License Upgrades, New awards etc issued since Last meeting; Terry AC9RW upgraded to extra and Hannah KD9JUN took and passed his General. Gary KD9FML received worked all states mixed Digital / FT8. Mike WB8BZK received 5 Band DXCC.

Introductions around the room followed. 33 members + 1 guests were in attendance for the meeting.

Minutes from the December meeting were published for review on the club website by Secretary Dan, KD9AHQ. John K9JK moved to accept the minutes with correction of missing attendance of 26 members and 2 visitors, and the motion was seconded by Roger KF9D. The motion passed by voice vote.

In Treasurer Joe, N9OK absence there was no treasury report for January.

President Mike, WB8BZK announced that dues for 2018 are now being collected but with Joe N9OK not being present you could mail the dues in or wait till next month.

President Mike, WB8BZK encouraged all to join the club Yahoo reflector, K9RN.

Several upcoming operating activities, Winter Field Day, Ham Breakfast Algonquin Golden Coral Jan 27th Waukesha Jan 6th.

Desmond KB3LKM will be traveling to Ireland and looking to operate. He is interested in ideas for portable antennas.

Under the topic of old business,
President Mike, WB8BZK talked about 2018 Field day planning and Roger KF9D will chair a committee and check the previously used location to see if noise issue is still present.

President Mike, WB8BZK is waiting for an update for the Boy Scouts for a merit badge event.

Under the topic of new business,
The radio donated by Kathy Pease was a Drake TR7 with power supply.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:38 p.m. John KA9CAR moved to close and the motion was seconded by Dave NT9E

Following a short break, President Mike WB8BZK presented an interesting program: “Antarctic RF Adventure”.

All members left the bank facility at approximately 9:10 pm.

Minutes recorded by Club Secretary Dan, (KD9AHQ), KD9M

Subject: Meeting Minutes of Dec 5, 2017

The December meeting was called to order by Vice President Mike, ND9G at 7:00 p.m. on December 5, 2017 in the Crystal Lake Bank meeting room.

The Pledge of Allegiance kicked off the meeting, led by Joe K9DMV.
Vice President Mike ND9G extended a welcome and asked if there were visitors or guests present. We had 2 guests: Fred AC9RQ and John N9GU was also in attendance.

Vice President Mike ND9G asked for any License Upgrades, New awards etc issued since Last meeting; Fred AC9RQ took license and went from no license to extra in his sitting. Hannah KD9JUN took and passed his tech and General.

Introductions around the room followed. 26 members + 2 guests were in attendance for the meeting.

Minutes from the August meeting were published for review on the club website by Secretary Dan, KD9AHQ. Mike KC9Q moved to accept the minutes as published, and the motion was seconded by John KA9CAR. The motion passed by voice vote.

Treasurer Joe, N9OK reported starting balance of $4475.44, dues were paid in, and bank interest of $0.38 for a balance of $4655.82 in the treasury. The new member brought the paid membership to 96 full members. Dave NT9E made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report which was seconded by Cornel KK9DX. The motion passed by voice vote.

Vice President Mike ND9G encouraged all to join the club Yahoo reflector, K9RN.

Vice President Mike ND9G gave the 2017 K9RN Field day results showing for 2A we placed 1st in IL 4th for central area and 26th overall. Great job!

Several upcoming operating activities, Waukesha Jan 6th and Wheaton Jan 21st at the Kane county fair grounds.

Under the topic of old business,
John KA9CAR announced the club has radio equipment for loan and some misc. parts on the table for people to grab if wanted.

Vice President Mike ND9G talked about his setup for CQ World Wide 160 using only 50 watts and his gutter for an antenna. Making over 600 contacts and 4 countries.

Vice President Mike ND9G said planning for 2018 Field day will begin in January.

Vice President Mike ND9G said President Mike WB8BZK is working with the Boy Scouts for a merit badge event after the holidays.

Under the topic of new business,
KB9I repeater will migrate to P25 Only.
Dan KD9AHQ talked about Furman power filter that helped to clean up noise floor in his shack.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. John KA9CAR moved to close and the motion was seconded by Mike KC9Q.

Following a short break, Tom presented an interesting program: “FM Operations & FT70DR Talkie”. All members left the bank facility at approximately 9 pm.

Minutes recorded by Club Secretary Dan, KD9AHQ