EAWA Minutes February 11, 2010
The February11, 2010 meeting of The Ellsworth Amateur Wireless Association was called to order at 7:05 PM by President Phil Duggan. Introductions were made. The January Minutes were accepted as e-mailed. The Treasurer’s Report (Petty Cash $117.35, Savings Account: $702.51, VE Account: $43.05 and Repeater Fund: $42.39) was accepted as read.
Business
Service Award Presentation – Phil N1EP presented Evie KA1BRA with a very nice plaque for thirty years of dedicated service to the EAWA. (I was totally taken by surprise! I have enjoyed being part of the amateur radio community, have learned so much, and have had a grand time. Thank you!! Evie KA1BRA)
Thank you project for Meadow View – Evie KA1BRA noted that we have been holding meetings, classes, and symposia as well as storing equipment at Meadow View for a few years now and perhaps should do some kind of thank you. Dick W1KRP said he would check with the administration to see what they felt might be appropriate. There are already groups doing things like removing screens, etc.
Symposium – Phil N1EP announced that The Symposium will be held Sunday, March 14. VE exams will be given in the morning from 9:00am until about noon. Anyone wishing to take an exam, please contact Phil n1ep@yahoo.com so all the necessary materials will be available. Walk-ins will still be welcome. The programs and demonstrations for the symposium will run from noon until about 4:00pm. Bob AA1PI and Mark N1MEA will be doing a packet demo. Rex Harper W1REX from Limerick will be present with his QRP kits and other electronic kits. He will be donating a kit as a door prize. (See www.qrpme.com for more information on the kits) Also folks from the Maine Solar Energy Association (MESEA) will be at the symposium to talk about using solar to power one’s ham station as well as using solar for Field Day and other events or emergencies. Brenda N1ZPV is willing to “man” a table selling baked goods, beverages, chili or other crock pot type items. She will need donations of goods to sell.
Sunday Project Dates – Sundays that may be available for projects are March 7th, March 21st and March 28th. Dick W1KRP will check the availability of the Meadow View Apartments Dining Complex. The time is approximately 1-4 so come do a project, get help with a project, come with study questions, or come operate the club station.
Committee Briefs – Dick W1KRP requested that the Tuesday, ARES/ EMCOMM Net Reports be sent (given, e-mailed) to him so he can turn them in to the state ARES. There is a new emergency program online so Google “Maine ARES” for the latest.
Net Controls EMCOMM (Tuesdays, around 7:00PM, 146.91 repeater)
February 16 Joe KB1NJD
February 23 Mark N1MEA
March 2 Phil N1EP
March 9 Joe KB1NJD
Net Controls EAWA Net (Wednesdays, 7:00PM, 147.03 repeater)
February 17 Joe KB1NJD
February 24 George W3HBM
March 3 Bob AA1PI
March 10 Joe KB1NJD
Door Prizes: Bob W1KMG kindly supplied the door prizes (25amp power supply, a straight key, and speakers) for this meeting. $54 was raised from the raffle which will be used to pay our insurance costs and defray costs of such events as Field Day.
Dick W1KRP made a motion to adjourn. Rob W8HAP seconded with Joe KB1NJD opposing (Phil taught him well). So done at 7:35 PM.
Following a break for conversation, coffee, and brownies, Mark N1MEA presented a program on a Power Supply Backup System.
Respectfully submitted,
Evie Sargent KA1BRA
Secretary/Treasurer
EAWA Minutes January 14, 2010
The January 14, 2010 meeting of The Ellsworth Amateur Wireless Association was called to order at 7:03 PM by President Galen O’Kane KB1NJC. The December Minutes were accepted as e-mailed. The Treasurer’s Report (Petty Cash $37.35, Savings Account: $660.51, VE Account: $43.05 and Repeater Fund: $42.39) was accepted as read.
Business-Old and New
Elections - The nominating Committee presented the following Slate of Officers :
President Phil Duggan N1EP
Vice President Mark Albee N1MEA
Secretary/Treasurer Evie Sargent KA1BRA
Board of Directors Galen O’Kane KB1NJC
Bob AA1PI made a motion that the Secretary cast one ballot. So done.
Phil N1EP extended a big THANK YOU from all of us to Galen KB1NJC for a job well done!!
Winter Field Day- Bruce N1VLQ was going to check with the Maine Coast Mall manager to see if the EAWA could do a Winter Field Day at that location but forgot to ask (the Holidays and end of the year inventory might be held responsible). After some chatter, it was decided that we might just be able to pull off something for this year if only for a few hours. Winter Field Day is a go at Meadow View Apartments Dining Complex on Saturday, January 30th from about noon until 8:00PM. We’ll try to get three stations up and running for the event in hopes that all will get a chance to operate. Light afternoon refreshments will be served. There will be a pot luck supper about 6:00PM. If you know of anyone who might be interested in amateur radio, invite them to join us.
Symposium – The symposium will be held Sunday, March 14th. A VE test session will be offered. There will also be a raffle as well as a packet demo with Bob AA1PI and Mark N1MEA. Other demos and/or talks haven’t been confirmed as this date. We’ll keep you posted. Galen KB1NJC has volunteered to man a PR table for EAWA and amateur radio PR.
Sunday Sessions – Informal sessions are being held most Sunday afternoons for those wishing to work or needing help on projects. Come in to operate radio, build an antenna, QRP rig, or whatever. The sessions usually run from 1-4 PM when the dining complex at Meadowview is available. Mark N1MEA and Bob AA1PI are on deck to help.
Net Controls EMCOMM (Tuesdays, around 7:00PM, 146.91 repeater) January 19 Joe KB1NJD
January 26 Mark N1MEA
February 2 Dick W1KRP
February 9 Bob AA1PI
Net Controls EAWA Net (Wednesdays, 7:00PM, 147.03 repeater)
January 20 Joe KB1NJD
January 27 Phil N1EP
February 3 George W3HBM
February 10 Mark N1MEA
Raffle to Aid Insurance and Field Day Expenses – Phil N1EP kindly supplied a soldering kit and a 2006-2007 ARRL Repeater Guide for our raffle tonight. The Secretary forgot to write down who won the raffle and has a memory blip!
Rob W8HAP made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Dick W1KRP. Galen KB1NJC and Joe KB1NJD opposed. The meeting was adjourned at 7:37PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Evie Sargent KA1BRA
Secretary/Treasurer
EAWA Minutes December 10, 2009
The December 10, 2009 meeting of The Ellsworth Amateur Wireless Association was called to order at 6:08 PM by President Galen O’Kane KB1NJC. The November Minutes were accepted as e-mailed. The Treasurer’s Report (Petty Cash $117.35, Savings Account: $545.11, VE Account: $43.05 and Repeater Fund: $42.39) was accepted as read.
Business-Old and New
Winter Field Day –Winter Field Day can’t be done at Meadow View mainly due to the fact that it would be disruptive to and inconsiderate of the residents who dwell there. Alternative sites are being considered.
Nominating Committee - The nominating Committee presented the following Slate of Officers to be voted upon at our January 14th meeting:
President Phil Duggan N1EP
Vice President Mark Albee N1MEA
Secretary/Treasurer Evie Sargent KA1BRA
Board of Directors Galen O’Kane KB1NJC
(FYI Other Board members are Chris Stanley N1CJS and Ray Reckamp KB1TQC) Nominations may be submitted from the floor at our January meeting.
Net Controls EMCOMM (Tuesdays, around 7:00PM, 146.91 repeater) December 15 Mark N1MEA
December 22 Dick W1KRP
December 29 Bob AA1PI
January 5 Phil N1EP
January 12 Joe KB1NJD
Net Controls EAWA Net (Wednesdays, 7:00PM, 147.03 repeater)
December 16 Scott KB1ONQ
December 23 Dick W1KRP
December 30 George W3HBM
January 6 Bob AA1PI
January 13 Mark N1MEA
Rob W8HAP made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Bob AA1PI. Phil N1EP opposed.
Respectfully submitted,
Evie Sargent KA1BRA
Secretary/Treasurer
The meeting was followed by a Pot Luck Dinner and some Christmas music provided by Scott KB1ONQ
EAWA Minutes November 12, 2009
The November 12, 2009 meeting of The Ellsworth Amateur Wireless Association was
called to order at 7:00 PM by President Galen O’Kane KB1NJC. The September
Minutes were accepted as e-mailed. The Treasurer’s Report (Petty Cash $107.35,
Savings Account: $564.11, VE Account: $43.05 and Repeater Fund: $42.39) was
accepted as read.
Business
State-wide Emergency Exercise -
Bob AA1PI reported that he was very busy during the exercise that took place on
Friday, November 6. The role of EMCOMM was definitely not clear in the scheme of
providing communication. Galen KB1NJC passed out information that Dick W1KRP had
drafted. Those participating in the exercise were Bob AA1PI, Dick W1KRP, Everett
KA1BFA, Ray KB9TQC, and Ben N1VEH. Evie KA1BRA pointed out that it was noted at
the CERT Jamboree that a communication plan was much needed since lines of
responsibility were extremely fuzzy. Bob is writing up a plan that Dick will
type and distribute.
MDI Marathon
– Evie KA1BRA gladly announced that once again we misplaced no runners. Actually
all went well without any major incidents. Joe WA1OVO was on board to help us
again this year and may persuade his wife Beverley W4BBJ to help out next year.
Phil N1EP was on Cadillac Mountain and was able to relay when needed. A big
thank you to all who helped!
Nominating Committee
- The following so graciously volunteered to be our Nominating Committee this
year:
Justin KB1TGM (note the new call!—yeah, Justin!), Phil N1EP, and Mark N1MEA.
If you are interested in filling any office, please contact one of the committee
members. A Slate of Officers will be presented at our December meeting and will
be voted upon at our January meeting.
Winter Field Day
– Dick W1KRP suggested that the Winter Field Day could be held at Meadow View
with a pot luck dinner Saturday Night. The Winter Field Day takes place the end
of January. (Update: Because Meadow View is a residence and the room is used by
the inhabitants and operating would also generate lots of noise, it was decided
that Meadow View was not the place to hold this event. Alternative locations are
being considered. As news is released, you’ll get an update.)
December Meeting –
The December 10th meeting will be a pot luck dinner at 6:00 PM at
Meadow View Apartment Dining Complex. The club will provide plates, cups,
plastic ware, coffee and whatever soda is left from summer Field Day.
Field Day Results
– Rob W8HAP said the Field Day Results were published in December QST but are
also available on the ARRL website. We did real well—no bragging here—we’re
good! We placed 1st in Maine, 10th in New England, and 90th
nationally (in the top 5th). This record is going to be hard for us
to beat next summer, but we can do it!
Repeater Issues –
Rob W8HAPwas asked if he would address the issues that the .07 repeater seems
to be having. Rob said that Sam has done diagnostics on the repeater and all is
in top shape. The problem is that Time Warner has leakage from their Channel 19.
Sam is in communication with them to get the problems resolved.
Ray’s Tower
– Joe KB1NJD land lined Ray KB9TQC to see if Saturday, November 14 at noon would
be a good time for the tower crew to arrive and do the deed. Ray thought
Saturday noon would work for him.
Maine Coast Memorial Hospital Radios –
Dick W1KRP said that the
MCMH radios are now installed and operational. They are located in the basement
next to the hospital’s Emergency Command Area.
Symposium
– Phil N1EP announced that the date for the Symposium is March 14th
with a rain or snow date of Sunday, April 11th.
Net Controls EMCOMM (Tuesdays, around 7:00PM, 146.91
repeater)
November 17 Bob AA1PI
November 24 Mark N1MEA
December 1 Joe KB1NJD
December 8 Joe KB1NJD
Net Controls EAWA Net (Wednesdays, 7:00PM, 147.03
repeater)
November 18 Mark N1MEA
November 25 Joe KB1NJD
December 2 Scott KB1ONQ
December 9 George W3HBM
At 8:07 PM Rob made a motion to adjourn that was seconded by Dick W1KRP. Phil
N1EP was asleep at the helm so they got that one by him before he could
“oppose”!
Respectfully submitted,
Evie Sargent KA1BRA
Secretary/Treasurer