A regular meeting of the Shelby County Amateur Radio Club at the Valleydale Red Cross office was called to order by President Bill Davidson Kw4J at 7:00 P.M. Members were recognized by name and call and Steve Ambrose was welcomed as a visitor.
President Davidson noted that a Field Day Chairman was needed and requested a volunteer. He also suggested that the regular business meetings include short programs on amateur radio whenever time will allow and the consensus was agreeable.
Vice President Jim McLester W4YXU informed the attendees that the next two program nights will be
February 26- Special Event Stations by Done Keith N4KC
March 26 – Elecraft K3 Transceiver by Joe Ford Future programs will include ARRL power point subjects.
Treasurer Jack Evans KC4PZA gave current bank balances:
Checking account $79.80
Savings account $2,130.85
Special account $1,252.58
$397.00 was paid for the second new Arcom repeater controller
VE Test Chairman Joe Ford K4NVJ reported last testing session had 5 applicants present and they all passed giving the radio community 3 new General Class and 2 new Technicians. The next test session will be held at BARC on March 1.
Bob Thomas KC4AF. Repeater Chairman said that work continues on back-up antenna for Pinnacle Point. The old repeater has been repaired, installed and tested at Pinnacle Point plans are to sell this unit and use the money towards purchase of a new back-up repeater.
Red Cross liaison Patti King KJ4FTZ met with the Shelby County Red Cross Director Mary Kinard about the installation of radio equipment at their office.
John Murphy, Webmaster said his main computer was back from repair and the club web page was running smoothly.
President Davidson said the FCC and the Red Cross may call on club members to help the public help when the transition from analog TV to digital TV is made. There is very little information presently available as to what the assistance will entail.
Ron Andrews KC0I introduced one of his students Terry Christian who is presently studying tech license requirements. President Davidson recognized Ron for his good work with license instruction.
Jack Evans informed the Club members of the Alabaster CityFest which will be on June 6. This will be a good time and place for the Club to promote amateur radio so the attendees voted to pay for a table and man it.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 PM.
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