Minutes of the July 10, 2004 meeting of the Weld Amateur Radio Society

• Call to order by Rob KA0VNB.
• The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as presented.
• Everyone present introduced themselves.
• Ava KA0RXJ presented the treasurer's report.
• Stan K0KZA gave an update on the 147 repeater. Stan and George have been working on it as time permits.
• George WD0GNE presented an update on the 450 machine.
• A summary of Field Day activities was presented by Dave WA0EDW, George WD0GNE, Berry N0OYM, Bill KC0NJD, Rob KA0VNB, and Cliff W0ITD.
• Richart K0RAW presented a report on ARES activities.
  • A simulated emergency test is scheduled for October, using voice, APRS and TV.
  • A test will be conducted in Johnstown on an unspecified date.
  • The Ranch repeater site is still in process.
  • An ATV repeater is now working from K0RAW's shack.
• Rob KA0VNB suggested that we have copies of all our equipment manuals in the Red Cross Shack.
• Rob also thanked all who helped him with his tower.
• Cliff W0ITD has arranged to have the Red Cross Building used as the official Club address.
• Clif also reports that the 147 repeater registration is being updated.
• There is a Hamfest at the Ranch next Saturday.
• Meeting adjourned.