Minutes of the April 8, 2006 meeting of the Weld Amateur Radio Society

• Meeting called to order by Rob, KA0VNB at 9:16AM.
• Introductions
• Rob, KA0VNB provided:
  • Don Forster will be coming to the meeting to sign a General Use Agreement.
• An update of the club’s current and future relationship with the Fire Fighters Union Association.
• A general discussion of past ARES activities and how the club can support ARES in the future.
• ARES has meetings scheduled for the fourth Saturday of the month.
• ARES will have a NWS Spotter Training on May 6th at the Weld County branch office (training center) near I-25 and C-119.
• George, WD0GNE provided:
  • A status report of the new 2-meter repeater.
• A larger replacement power supply caused an over-voltage problem as a result the new repeater suffered a failure of two transistors and a resistor.
• Suggested that we use Power Pole connectors for the power leads on the equipment at the repeater site.
• Berry, N0OYM provided:
• A report of the repairs done to the new repeater thus far.  The Power transistor in the PA stage needs to be replaced.
• If some goes out to the repeater site, please help dispose of the boxes of trash near the repeater’s building.
• Events coming up:
  • The Ft. Collins Marathon is this coming Mother’s Day, contact Minor, K7YJ if you would like to help with this event.
• March of Dimes events are coming up for Greeley and Loveland on April 29th.
• Mike, KC0FNE has made an offer to purchase the club’s two unused 70cm radios.
• Old business:
  • Bill, W0AVH stated that the Sunday night nets are doing well and ARRL’s Audio News is still being used during the nets.
• New Business:
  • Discuss the need to purchase a new power supply and the equipment to support the backup batteries.
• Berry, N0OYM presented the treasurer's report.
• Minutes from last month’s meeting was approved.
• Cliff, W0ITD announce that a bicycle race event will be coming up soon.
• Don Forster provided:
  • A presentation to the members present of their future plans with the old Red Cross building.
• Presented a General Use Agreement, both Don and Rob, KA0VNB signed the agreement. (Viewable on the club’s website)
• The club will provide Don Forster will a list of club officers and their contact information should the Fire Fighters Union Association need to contact the club.
• Meeting adjourned at 10:24AM.

Reminders:

• Club's new website: http://weldars.home.comcast.net
• ARRL Ham Convention - June 9, 10, 11
• Next club meeting May 13, 2006