DUES
:
Dues renewal is $ 25.00 per year. Tom
KA2D will be collecting dues at GSBARC meetings . You may also mail in your dues to the
club PO Box. When renewing your membership
it is important to update any change of your personal information such as a new address,
phone number, call sign, license class, ARRL membership, and e-mail address.
CLUB APPAREL:
KC2EGK has shirts and lightweight jackets than can
be ordered with or without embroidered club logo, name or call sign. These items are
available in various colors. Spin also has a supply of club hats and T shirts
MARCH BIRTHDAY'S
N2PLT GEORGE, N2TMO BOB, N2NGE BRIAN, N2YAY CLEO,
WA2UJI DOM, N2PIK JAY, N2RBO JOE,
KA2CAQ WALT
GREAT
SOUTH BAY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
MINUTES OF BOARD MEETING
Thursday
February 7, 2002 The regular meeting date was
changed due to Valentine's Day
Location: Babylon Town Hall EOC, Lindenhurst NY
Meeting
called to order by N2MUN at 8:00 PM
BOARD
MEMBERS PRESENT:
President
N2MUN
Phil
Lewis
Recording Secretary
N2GBM
Pete Maxwell
Corresponding Secretary
KC2FBV Scott Verity
Treasurer
KA2D
Tom
Carrubba
Director
KC2EGK
Frank Spinazzola
Director
WA2UJI
Dom Stengele
Director
N2MIG
Tom Favilla
BOARD
MEMBERS NOT PRESENT:
Vice President
KC2EXP
Cliff DeBear
Director
KA2RGI Walter
Wenzel
OTHER
CLUB MEMBERS PRESENT:
N2PIK Jay, K2LI Frank
TREASURER'S
REPORT:
KA2D reported on the balances of GSBARC accounts.
KA2D
says there is a correction to the figures given at the January general meeting.
MEMBERSHIP:
127 Total (107 full paid, 11 family, 9
complimentary)
CORRESPONDENCE:
A bank statement, several dues renewals, a returned survey, qsl's for K2U and the
lighthouse special event station, newsletters from LARC, Amateur Radio Lighthouse Society,
and the Long Island Friends of Wireless.
NETS:
2 Meter - went well this week
10
Meter - there were several check ins this week
Swap
n Shop - this net has moved to Tuesdays at 7:30pm. This week it was run by N2UHR.
EDUCATION:
The technician classes will start on 3/5 and will run from 7:30 to 9:30. An extra class
will start in May. N2MUN says Doug, KB2SIE will help to teach the tech class.
GUEST
SPEAKERS AND PROGRAMS:
A
presentation will be given by Jim, KE2TR at the February meeting about a new small radio.
COMPASS:
N2MUN says the February issue will be the last issue that is generally mailed out to the
membership. The Compass will be available on the internet, and paper copies will be
available at the meetings. N2GBM will mail copies to those members who are unable to
receive it via either of the above means. These people should contact one of the Compass
staff.
WEB
PAGE:
KA2D says the banner on the current page indicates the dues increase, upcoming speakers
and events.
CLUB
STATION & EQUIPMENT:
Equipment status has not changed.
LIBRARY:
Scott, KC2FBV has donated a copy of the No Code Tech video. Dom, WA2UJI has donated issues
of Scanning USA.
APPAREL:
KC2EGK says he has 7 of the new hats left. N2MUN suggested that we start to think about
getting t-shirts for this year's field day. This should be talked up and mentioned in the
Compass to see how many people would be interested.
REPEATERS:
The new tower is currently being erected. The board discussed the recent announcement
about the Town of Babylon's moratorium on certain types of towers. N2MUN suggested we need
to get the 2 meter repeater up and working properly. His mission for this year is to get
the repeater fixed or replaced.
DX
& CONTESTING:
KA2D says there is currently a lot of DX activity, and gave details. Tom suggests everyone
listen to the DX report given on the Monday night 2 meter net for up to date DX
information. KA2D also gave details of upcoming contests.
VE
SESSIONS:
The next VE session will be held on 2/24/02. VE's
are needed for this session.
ARES/RACES:
K2LI has located a step van that is for sale that could possibly be used to replace
1-0-47. Frank asked if GSBARC could possibly donate some money toward the purchase of this
vehicle. The board asked for additional details and N2MUN said this would have to be voted
on by the club membership. Discussion followed. If this vehicle was obtained, it would
become part of the Town of Babylon pool of vehicles.
The
March ARES meeting is being changed from 3/21 to 3/14. All monthly meetings are being
moved up one week due to Passover.
On
the air training has started on the weekly ARES net.
FIELD
DAY 2002:
Spin, KC2EGK has agreed to be one of the field day chairmen. Tom, K2ZDX will also be asked
if he will be a co-chairman of this event. There was discussion about how many stations
would be set up this year. The goal will be 5A. N2MUN says this type of information could
be discussed at the Saturday morning get togethers.
KA2D
pointed out that there will be some new field day rules this year. Tom gave details and
discussion followed.
OTHER
BUSINESS:
Due to the observance of Passover, all club meetings in March will be moved up one week
earlier than they are usually held. Board meeting on 3/7, ARES meeting on 3/14, and
general club meeting on 3/21.
N2MUN
says there will be a wrap up meeting for HRU2002 on 2/25 at 7pm in the EOC. All are
invited.
There
are still some hamfest table items being stored at several peoples houses. N2MUN suggests
that we buy a table at the upcoming LIMARC hamfest on 2/24 and attempt to sell these
items. People will be needed to man this table. The GSBARC VE session will be going on at
the same time so the usual volunteers will not all be available.
A
motion to adjourn was made by N2MIG and seconded by N2PIK. The meeting was adjourned at
8:50 PM
Respectfully
submitted by
Pete Maxwell N2GBM
Recording Secretary
GREAT
SOUTH BAY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
MINUTES OF GENERAL MEETING
Thursday
February 28, 2002
LOCATION: Babylon Town Hall EOC, Lindenhurst NY
Meeting
called to order by N2MUN at 8:00 PM
MEMBERS
OF EXECUTIVE BOARD PRESENT:
President
Phil Lewis
N2MUN
Vice President
Cliff DeBear
KC2EXP
Rec. Secretary
Pete Maxwell
N2GBM
Corr. Secretary
Scott Verity
KC2FBV
Treasurer
Tom Carrubba KA2D
Director
Frank Spinazzola
KC2EGK
Director
Dom Stengele
WA2UJI
Director
Walter Wenzel
KA2RGI
MEMBERS
OF EXECUTIVE BOARD NOT PRESENT:
Director
Tom Favilla
N2MIG
OTHERS
PRESENT:
All
members and guests introduced themselves.
TREASURER'S
REPORT:
KA2D reported on the balances of GSBARC accounts.
MEMBERSHIP:
Total = 127 members. 108 full paid, 10 family, and 9 complimentary
CORRESPONDENCE:
Dues renewals, several qsl cards, bank statement, newsletter from RCARC, several returned
surveys.
EDUCATION:
A new Extra class will start on 3/20, with KB2SIE as instructor.
COMPASS:
N2MUN explained the new system that will be used to make the Compass available on the web.
25 paper copies will be available at meetings for those who do not have web access. Anyone
who can not usually make the meetings and who does not have web access should contact
N2MUN.
KA2RGI
has on-line Compasses for the past two years. He is considering scanning older issues of
the Compass and putting them onto a CD.
APPAREL:
Money earned from selling items at a recent hamfest will be used to fund apparel items.
REPEATERS:
KA2RGI brought everyone up to date on the new tower and antenna status. It may be up in
approx. 2 months. Until then, we will continue to experience problems with the 2 meter
repeater. The 220 repeater is still down. Walter is trying to find the necessary parts to
repair it. The 440 repeater is up and working, but will be on low power until it is
relocated to the new tower.
Metrocore
(repeater coordination) now has new leadership. KA2RGI gave details. N2MUN suggested that
a representative from Metrocore come and speak about that organization at one of our
meetings. Walter will look into this.
KA2RGI
is looking for people who would be interested in being a part of the technical committee.
DX/CONTESTING:
KA2D described upcoming contests and gave details.
Tom also mentioned an issue with the New York State PRB-1 bill. He passed out an
information letter from the ARRL Hudson Director Frank Fallon N2FF, and urged everyone in
the 2nd Congressional District to write to Assemblyman Sweeney stressing the
importance of this bill. This needs to be done very ASAP.
VE
SESSION:
The VE session last Sunday had 11 candidates, and a good VE crew. The next session is 3/24
and needs VE support. In KA2D’s absence, N2MUN will be the liaison.
ARES/RACES:
KA2RGI presented the schedule of upcoming events. On-air training continues on the weekly
net. KA2RGI is currently working on a new memorandum of understanding with the Town of
Babylon. Walter explained the resources that are available to replace the 1-0-47 vehicle.
The
annual TOBARES/GSBARC picnic will be held on August 24. Walter will put in the paperwork
to the town.
FIELD
DAY:
KC2EGK, Spin, will be the Field Day 2002 coordinator. The event will probably be run as
5A. Help will be needed, especially for set-up and take down. N2MUN will see if the Boy
Scouts will be able to help again this year.
OTHER
BUSINESS:
KA2RGI is looking into the possibility of having an outdoor hamfest, possibly at the Great
South Bay Shopping Center rear parking lot. He is waiting for authorization from the
center management. Walter mentioned that several people have told him they would like to
see another GSBARC hamfest.
The
50/50 drawing was won by KB2IEV, Tony. Total prize = $37. Tony donated $17.50 of his
winnings back to the club.
A
motion to adjourn was made by WA2QAV and seconded by N2MZK. Meeting was adjourned at 8:51
PM
Following
the meeting, a talk was given by N2TX, Mike and KE2TR, Jim about the world class DX
station they set up and operated.
Respectfully
submitted by
Pete Maxwell, N2GBM, Recording Secretary
Swap
& Shop
For
Sale by KA2DZR
Kenwood TS-850S HF Transceiver -$900.00
YG-455C-1 500 Hz CW Filter
YK-88SN-1 1.8 Khz SSB Filter
SP-31 External Speaker w/audio filters
Hand Mic
Manual and boxes
2
DAIWA 4 position antenna switch $80.00ea
HFC-40
Frequency counter 1-40 Mhz $50.00
Bero
KA2DZR
631-376-6022
ka2dzr@arrl.net
For Sale by KA2RGI
MFJ-498 Super Menu Driven Memory Keyer w/Keyboard input
$125
Bencher Paddle Blk base w/clear paddle
$65
E-Z Way Products 40 foot crank up, foldover tower with a five foot rotor extension E/W CDR
Rotor and remote control unit and 10 ft mast
Mosley TA -33M
20 Meter Mono Beam
Cushcraft 26B2
2 meter Beam
Cushcraft A50-2 6 meter Beam
Hustler 5BTV
Some misc cable, coils, tubes, etc
Contact :
Walter KA2RGI
631-957-0218
ka2rgi @ arrl.net
For Sale
By N2UHR
Various computer components
UPS's some in need of minor work or batteries Best
Price
Contact Dave N2UHR
631-842-6340
n2uhr@arrl.net
