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Donations to the American Red Cross PDF Print E-mail
Written by Tom General   
Tuesday, 19 January 2010 06:41

Please consider donating to the American Red Cross to aid efforts in Haiti.  Visit their website for more information.

 
Robby Robson WB5RVZ Presenter at Feb. 2nd General Meeting PDF Print E-mail
Written by Tom General   
Saturday, 09 January 2010 14:19

We want to thank Robby for his excellent presentation and add these links for your further interest:

 

Presentation: http://www.wb5rvz.com/presentations/KitBuilding.ppt

Buildathon: http://www.wb5rvz.com/sdr/buildathon

Projects:  http://www.wb5rvz.com/sdr

Robby Robson WB5RVZ will be giving a presentation on radio (and accessory) kit building.  Robby has done several "build-a-thons" in the area and is known for his Internet kit instructions, some translated into various languages by fans of his website.  Learn the tricks and tips on how to build electronic wonders!

The General Meeting begins at 7PM at Brookhaven Church, 13000 Marsh Lane, Farmer's Branch, TX.  The DARC meets in the attached chapel/youth center. An informal meet-up is at the Burger House around 6PM, located at 14248 Marsh Lane, Addison, TX. (Just 3 blocks north of the church).

Last Updated on Sunday, 07 February 2010 16:16
 
Board Meeting - January 2010 PDF Print E-mail
Written by Scott Drummond   
Monday, 18 January 2010 21:40
Minutes of the DARC Board Meeting of January 5, 2010 

 

Present:                                                                                                      

President                                                  Tom KE5ICX                        

Vice President                                          Scott N1SAC

Treasurer                                                  Tony KE5TGM                                                        

Director 1                                                 Karl KE5AVE

Director 2                                                 Herman KE5HYW   

Director 3                                                 James N5BKL

Director 4                                                 Open

Director 5                                                 Scott KE5DKV

Director 6                                                 Randy KE5JIT 

Absent:

Secretary                                                  Mike K2MIC 

The meeting was called to order by the out going president Randy Patterson at 6:03 p.m. at the Brookhaven Church on Marsh and Valley View. 

Introductions of board members took place by name and call sign for recorded purposes. 

Randy provided to the board a list of inventoried DARC property and equipment.  

Randy introduced the officers and board members for 2010 and then turned the meeting over to the incoming DARC president Tom General, KE5ICX. 

The December minutes were approved by the attending board members. 

Treasurer’s Report for December 2009: 

Checking:                           $12,113.35

Vanguard:                           $6,251.81

PayPal:                                $0.00

Expenses December:           $120.42      Generator expense + fuel

                                           $47.02         Fuel foe backup generator

                                            $41.00         Generator repair

                                            $56.90         Repeater clock module

                                            $110.00      PO Box Fee 

Total:                                   $373.34 

The audit was held on Saturday, January 2. Everything went smoothly and no issues were found. All treasurer information has been turned over to the new treasurer Tony Medina.

The new President, V.Pres. Treasurer and Secretary will have to meet at the bank to secure authorization for the signing of checks.

The board approved the purchase of a laptop computer, not to exceed $750.00 to be used by the Treasurer. 

It was recommended that Bob, KE5PHX, fill the vacant Director 4 position. That proposal will be brought up for a vote during the general meeting. 

In reference to the registered letter that was sent to Gary Gardner, KB5RKI, and returned back to the DARC unopened, Randy sent a letter to the FCC lawyer, Laura Smith, containing an explanation with copies of all correspondence that had been sent to Gary. 

Randy, KE5JIT, will contact Randy Berger and they will continue to work on the D-STAR program. 

The board granted prior approval for the use of the DARC trailer in “no cost / low cost” events in the year 2010. 
 

The following appointed positions were approved by the board: 

Katherine Hall, KE5ZCM, as Education Officer.

Bernie Parker, K5BP, as Technical Officer.

James Shugart, N5BKL, and Randy Patterson, KE5JIT, as Property Officers.

Andy Parcel, KE5KOF, as Public Service Officer.

Larry Melby, KA5TXL, as Public Information Officer and Newsletter Editor.

Johnny Davis, K5JD, as the DARC Trustee. 

Bernie reported that he will install the real time repeater clock module into the repeater in the very near future. 

James, Bob, and Randy are working together in acquiring the plaque to recognize the donors that had contributed $300.00 or more to the DARC Communication Trailer Fund. 

The board approved Field Day 2010. $310.00 was also approved to secure the pavilion at Flag Pole Hill. 

Meeting adjourned at 7:01 p.m. 

Submitted by Scott Drummond/KE5DKV

Last Updated on Wednesday, 20 January 2010 12:39
 
General Meeting - January 2010 PDF Print E-mail
Written by Scott Drummond   
Monday, 18 January 2010 21:42
Minutes of the DARC General Meeting for January 5, 2010,  
 

The meeting was called to order by the out going President of the club Randy Patterson, KE5JIT, at 7:08 p.m. at the Brookhaven Church, at the corner of Marsh Lon. and Valley View. 

26 members/visitors were present. 

Randy introduced the 2010 DARC Officers and Directors: 

President                                                  Tom KE5ICX                        

Vice President                                          Scott N1SAC

Treasurer                                                  Tony KE5TGM                                                        

Secretary                                                  Mike K2MIC

Director 1                                                 Karl KE5AVE

Director 2                                                 Herman KE5HYW   

Director 3                                                 James N5BKL

Director 4                                                 Bob KE5PHX (added after the meeting notes)

Director 5                                                 Scott KE5DKV

Director 6                                                 Randy KE5JIT

 

Randy then turned the meeting over to the new President Tom, KE5ICX. 

Club members and guest were introduced by name and call sign. 

Tony, KE5TGM, led the club members and guest in the Pledge of Allegiance. 

Tom gave recognition to the 2009 Board for a job well done. 

Tom gave a Power Point presentation titled “The Year We Make Contact.” He also announced the following persons in appointed positions: 

Education and Program Officer - Katherine Hall, KE5ZCM

Technical Officer – Bernie Parker, K5BP

Emergency Officer – Randy Berger, WA0D

Public Service Officer – Andy Parcel, KE5KOF

Public Information Officer and Newsletter Editor – Larry Melby, KA5TXL

Trustee – Johnny Davis, K5JD

Randy, KE5JIT, and James, N5BKL, will serve as Property Officers. 
 

The meeting minutes for the month of December were approved. 
 

Treasurer’s Report for December 2009: (See Board Meeting Minutes.)

Randy announced that the club inventory of equipment has been completed and there will be a list of excess equipment that will be put up for sale. The list of items will be on the W5FC website in the very near future. 

The floor was opened for nominations to fill the empty Director 4 position. Bob Kelly, KE5PHX, was nominated and voted into that position. 

The club voted in 2 new members:

Michele Briggs, W7LIF9 (Extra)

John Briggs, KC6TVF (Extra) 

Technical Officer Bernie, K5BP, reported that the “Real Time” clock will soon be installed into the 88 Repeater and there should not be any more issues with incorrect time announcements across the repeater. 

Tom discussed some of the goals and projects that he would like to see completed in the upcoming year within the club and he encouraged all members to join in with events and activities that the DARC has to offer. 

The “Mystery Prize” which was a 1950’s Signal Generator was won by Tony, KE5TGM. 

Meeting adjourned at 8:23 p.m. 

Submitted by Scott Drummond/KE5DKV

Last Updated on Tuesday, 26 January 2010 18:13
 
Haiti Ham Radio Emergency Nets PDF Print E-mail
Written by Tom General   
Friday, 15 January 2010 10:33

 

The following ham radio frequencies have been set aside for the Haiti relief efforts:

3.720
7.045
14.265
14.300

At least one station is on the air on 14.300. More to come on as they get their antennas back up and find power.

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Additional information is posted here:

 http://mt-shortwave.blogspot.com/2010/01/haiti-earthquake-amateur-radio.html

 
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