Muscatine Amateur Radio Club
meeting archive

1951

December 17

Regular meeting called to order at 7:45 p.m.
Because of the extreme cold and snowy highway, Davenport club asked to postpone meeting until January.
Red Patterson and a new member Alan Hahn paid dues: total in treasury $11.75,
Minutes of the previous meeting read and approved.
Chas. Van Dyke reported that the antenna tuner was in his possession.
The club secretary distributed 10 Remington Rand TVI booklets.
New business was taken up at 8:30.
Al Weber made a motion that the Davenport Radio club be invited to the regular January meeting. P. Havercamp seconded. Motion carried.
The interference ordinance (proposed) was discussed. P. Havercamp appointed chairman to help push this through Light and Water board. Action to be taken at the January board meeting. J. Wickey and R. Stormer were appointed to assist Mr. Havercamp.
The nomination committee reported and recommended in a motion that the following be elected:

• K. Van Atta W0BGN President
• R. Stormer Vice president
• L. McKee W0FDL Sect.-Treasurer.

P. Havercamp seconded motion. The above were elected unanimously by show of hands.
Al Weber mad a motion that the club give the retiring president Chas. Van Dyke a vote of appreciation for his 1.5 years of service and of doing an outstanding job. Seconded by P. Havercamp- motion carried.
There was discussion of a joint frequency for this area and emergency operations.
L. McKee, Secretary

1999

January 11

In absence of President Steve Rundall, Rich Higgerson read the minutes.
No changes were noted.
Bud Pitt moved and Elaine Pitt seconded and motion passed to purchase an HF rig of the Alinco variety DX-70TH.
This is a 100 watt rig with 6-mtr capabilities at 10 watts.
Steve Fowler to contact RT Systems of Alabama for pricing.
May go ahead and buy as this was presented at two meetings.
A repeater preamp was discussed and the batteries need checked.
Tom Kramer to check access for servicing batteries.
Fish fry dates at Illinois City Hall for Feb. 20 or 27.
Steve Fowler to confirm a date.
Tom Kramer will purchase Ham Radio tapes.
Respectfully submitted,
Steve Fowler Sec/Treas.

February 8

Steve Fowler officiated the meeting, reading the minutes and secretary reports for January.
Lorna moved and Don seconded the motion and the vote approved the minutes and report.
Steve Fowler is waiting on Quotes from RT Systems.
Tom brought the Ham tapes and will submit bill later.
Fish Fry date is February 20 at 5:00pm, Don & Lorna to pick up supplies.
This is a potluck, bring a dish to share and your drinks.
It was decided to purchase an LP deep fryer for the club. Ed Kublik to investigate and purchase.
Bud is moving and is resigning the Hamfest as coordinator and looking for a replacement.
Ed moved and Don seconded to close meeting at 7:45pm, and of course carried.
Respectfully submitted
Steve Fowler

March 8

Meeting canceled due to inclement weather.

April 12

Steve Rundall officiated the meeting.
Steve Fowler read the minutes and secretary reports for February.
No meeting in March due to inclement weather.
Steve Fowler still waiting on Quotes from RT Systems, Mike to call Burk for prices.
Tom submitted bill for Ham tapes.
Rick checking to see if blood drive would increase traffic at field day site.
Don and Lorna checking on containers for Club cooker.
Bud is moving and is resigning the Hamfest as coordinator and looking for a replacement.
Close meeting at 7:55pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Steve Fowler

May 10

Steve Rundall officiated the meeting with 8 persons present.
Steve Fowler read the minutes and secretary reports for April.
Tom moved and Elaine seconded they be approved as read. The vote carried.
Steve Rundall reported Mike has ordered club radio.
Tom was paid for Ham tapes.
Bud is moving and is resigning the Hamfest as coordinator and looking for a replacement, he will continue through this year.
Elaine reported Fairground is booked for next two years. Bud donated a climbing belt to club and reported he has the club's long rope.
Paul reported that he had some equipment for sale from Jim Ray's estate.
Elaine moved and Steve R seconded to buy 50 amp power supply if everything checked out okay and a fair price could be established.

Closed meeting at 8:17 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Steve Fowler

June 14

Steve Rundall officiated the meeting.
Steve Fowler read the minutes and secretary reports for May.
Tom reported on use of the Clubs new Alinco radio.
Need to watch that everything is plugged in on face.
Elaine moved, Ed seconded minutes be approved as read.
Steve F took hamfest books.
Ed asked for plastic barrel to store fish cooker. Rick H to acquire.
Field day weed park June 26 & 27
Steve F to pay tower rent to College.
Close meeting at 7:52pm.
Respectfully submitted
Steve Fowler

July 12

Steve Rundall officiated the meeting.
Steve Fowler read the minutes and secretary reports for June.
Bruce moved, Steve R seconded minutes be approved as read.
Steve F to pay tower rent to College.
Barrel for cooker still pending.
Bruce moved, Larry H seconded, vote carried to contribute $10 to QRZ.com.
Was pointed out Bud's address and phone is still on flyer.
Close meeting at 7:58pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Steve Fowler

August 11

Failed to get a quorum, meeting not held.

September 13

Regular meeting held on time.
Steve F., KA9AQR, read the minutes and treasurer's report for July.
Discussed deposit on Hamfest tables, nothing resolved.
Discussed a $25.00 vendor prize for vendor ticket, one ticket per vendor in a drawing.
Questions about the hourly cash prizes and total prize payout came up.
Will check past practice with Bud and Elaine.
Need to make up "No animals" signs for main building.
Decided to meet to set up at 10:00 at West Liberty.
Also discussed acquiring change for the wiener roast.
Lorna to purchase supplies for wiener roast and submit bill.
Check with Barry of Fair Board for next year's date and set up a time to get keys.
Meeting adjourned.

October 11

Met on time.
Steve F., KA9AQR, read the minutes and treasurer's report for September.
Discussed Hamfest activities.
Questioned whether or not the drop cords used at the Hamfest were new.
Discussed how to recognise Bud and Elaine for their years of service at Field Days, fish fries, and, of course, the Hamfest.
Will check on a plaque.
Will check with Barry of Fair Board for next year's outside electricity rates before printing flyers.
Check with Jeff Dodd when we we might have next year's Iowa City representative for the Hamfest flyer.

November 8

Steve F., KA9AQR, read the minutes and treasurer's report for October.
Wrote check for the club share of the 1999 Hamfest.
Tom purchased some tools to be left with the repeater and will submit bill.
Will need to print 1000 flyers for the Wheaton hamfest in January.
Nominations for year 2000 club officers.

For President:

Lorna nominated KØVSV, Tom Kramer, Don seconded.
Tom nominated WBØGAG, Bruce Dagel, Lorna seconded.
Highest number of votes elects President, next highest number elects Vice President.

For Secretary/Treasurer:

Tom nominated KA9AQR, Steve Fowler, Lorna seconded.

Don moved nominations cease, Lorna seconded.
Set dues next month and carry out elections.
Steve to check on plaque (hasn't done it yet).
Lorna moved and Don seconded to close meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Steve Fowler

December 13

Meeting called to order by Steve F.
Reimbursed Tom for repeater tools
Steve F reported on price quotes for plaque and asked for suggestions for text.
Election of next year's club officers.
KØVSV, Tom Kramer, President
WBØGAG, Bruce Dagel, Vice President
KA9AQR, Steve Fowler, Secretary/Treasurer
Set next year's dues.
Voted to keep dues $5.00.

2000

January 10

Regular meeting called to order by the new president, KØVSV.
Minutes of the December 13 meeting and the treasurer's report read and approved.
Reimbursed Brad for the Club's trailer license fees.
Attending members were polled for ideas about the direction of the Club's next few meetings.
A special meeting place was selected for the next meeting: Muscatine Community College.
After the business meeting, there will be a program with the computers in a classroom or lab.
We will demonstrate the Club's web site, the FCC Universal Licensing System, and anything else we get requests for and can do.
After the meeting was adjourned, a tape of a fiercely competitive contest club was shown.

February 14

Regular meeting called to order by the president, KØVSV, at Muscatine Community College.
Minutes of the January 10 meeting and the treasurer's report read and approved.
One item of the treasure's report is of special interest to 'net surfers: iGive has added to the treasury with two checks so far! (Click on the link on our home page to sign up.)
Attending members were asked to introduce themselves to our guest from the Muscatine Journal.
KØVSV presented the bill for the club's new climbing belt.
With new email addresses for several Hamfest committee members, the Hamfest flier is out of date already. Committee will investigate possible solutions.
KØVSV to check on getting space on the high school campus for Field Day, including permission to camp in campers.
The business meeting was kept brief to allow more time for the special program.
After the meeting we adjourned to a computer lab for a hands on session with the FCC Universal Licensing System and any other computer and internet requests we had time to answer.
Thanks to the special program and the MCC computer lab, we had the best member turnout we have had in months!

March 13

Regular meeting called to order by the president, KØVSV, at Muscatine High School.
Minutes of the February 14 meeting and the treasurer's report read and approved.
KØVSV presented the third iGive check to the treasurer. (Click on the link on our home page for more information about iGive.)
The very nice article in the Muscatine Journal about the club was passed around for those of us that hadn't yet seen it.
The Hamfest flier was discussed and the solution for updating the flier will be handled in three parts.

1. For the next hamfest our members will visit, fliers will be corrected by hand.
2. For a long term solution for this year, the fliers will be reprinted with the updated email addresses.
3. For the longer term, we will be looking into getting a permanent Hamfest committee email address.

WBØGAG reported that the Hamfest is listed with the ARRL and they have asked if we want the Hamfest to be sanctioned. KØVSV will look into the requirements.
The potential for a date conflict with the Greyslake Hamfest was revisited. KØVSV will complete the email to them requesting coordination with their plans.
Field Day at the high school was discussed. KØVSV will get a copy of the city noise ordinance.
Next month's meeting will be at Muscatine Community College.
KØVSV reported on possible repeater operation changes.
It was moved and approved the meeting close.
For this month's program, we watched a NOAA weather spotter's tape about tornados.

April 10

Regular meeting called to order by the vice president, WBØGAG at Muscatine Community College.
Minutes of the March 13 meeting and the treasurer's report read and approved.
WBØGAG reported getting a permanent Hamfest committee email address.
The Hamfest committee email address is SEIA_Hamfest@bigfoot.com
KA9AQR relayed the results of the inquiry about the Greyslake Hamfest. Our dates for 2001 will not conflict.
KBØTFT pointed out that the Galva and Des Moines hamfests are coming up. He indicated that flyers will be delivered to them.
WBØGAG announced planned updates to the Club website and asked for any further ideas. The updates include adding coverage of the special interests pursued by the local hams and improved layout of the site. Send any ideas for additional coverage or improvements to kc0aqs@qsl.net.
Items being pusued by the president were tabled due to him being out of town on business.
It was moved and approved the meeting close.

May 8

Regular meeting called to order by the president, KØVSV, at Muscatine Community College.
Minutes of the April 10 meeting and the treasurer's report read and approved.
In old business, KØVSV updated the members on Field Day site preparations.
KBØTFT and KA9AQR reported on Hamfest publicity and preparations.
In new business, WBØTSG presented a bill for the license renewals on the club trailers.
KØVSV presented 2 checks from iGive.
After the meeting, we watched a tape from the ARRL demonstrating antenna theory.

June 12

Informal meeting at Muscatine Community College.
Minutes of the May 8 meeting and the treasurer's report read and approved.
Field Day location announced: Fuller Park, reserved for Saturday.
Decided not to meet during July and August.
After the meeting, we toured the repeater installation.

August 23

The local VEC bunch reports another successful testing session, with an 80% success rate. The Club offers congratulations to the new and upgraded licensees.

September 11

Regular meeting dedicated to last minute planning and co-ordination for the Hamfest. We seem to be pretty well prepared, and everyone has a confirmed plan of action for his/her role.

October 9

Regular meeting dedicated to post-Hamfest reports and organization of plans for next year's Hamfest preparations. Hamfest financial records were presented by KA9AQR and approved. Distribution of funds will proceed as usual. Advance ticket sales discussed, with agreement to offer advance tickets with two door prize entry stubs. Several questions in regard to the mechanics of advance sales were raised that will be further researched and discussed. An advance flier will be prepared to be distributed at upcoming local hamfests.

November 13

Regular meeting called to order by the president, KØVSV, at Muscatine Community College.
Minutes of the October 9 meeting and the treasurer's report read and approved.
In old business, KØVSV updated the members on ARRL sanctioning of the Hamfest.
KBØTFT, KØVSV and KA9AQR reported ongoing progress in establishing Hamfest procedures and timelines.
The repeater's weakened receive was discussed and options for correcting it explored.
The current officers were unanimously nominated for next years terms.

December 11

Regular meeting canceled on account of snow.

2001

January 10

Regular meeting called to order by the president, KØVSV.
Minutes of the November 13 meeting and the treasurer's reports read and approved.
Dealt with Hamfest ongoing business.
Reimbursed KBØTFT for the book donated to the library.
Club officers were unanimously re-elected.
Dues were voted to remain $5.00 for 2001.
After the meeting, a brief introduction to PSK31 was given.

February 12

Regular meeting called to order by the president, KØVSV.
Minutes of the January 10 meeting and the treasurer's reports read and approved.
Dealt with Hamfest ongoing business.

• Advance sales of Hamfest tickets will include a second door prize entry.
• ARRL sanctioning will be applied for.
• Flier updates were discussed and prepared for the next printing.

After the meeting, a demonstration of PSK31 was given.

March 12

Regular meeting called to order by the president, KØVSV.
Minutes of the February 12 meeting and the treasurer's reports read and approved.
Dealt with Hamfest ongoing business.

• The banner condition was discussed, with suggestions for its repair.
• ARRL sanctioning has been approved and the Hamfest is on the ARRL calendar.
• The ARRL diamond logo is on the Hamfest page.
• Fliers are being printed.

The antenna and Heliax for the repeater were mentioned as concerns. Discussion began toward replacing one or both, as well as having maintenance done on the repeater.
We voted to send a formal thank you to the artist for the new club logo.
We also voted to contribute to the MCC general scholarship fund as a thank you for the use of their facility.
A request was made for all Amateurs interested in helping with RAGBRAI™ communication on Saturday, July 28, in Muscatine to contact NØVWP or KBØTFT.
After the meeting there was an informal discussion of operating techniques and more.

April 9

Hamfest committee met before the scheduled start of the club meeting and dealt with Hamfest ongoing business.
Regular meeting called to order by the president, KØVSV.
Minutes of the March 12 meeting and the treasurer's reports read and approved.
Paid members in attendance received their new membership cards that bear the new club logo.
Revisited the request for help with communication for Ragbrai©.
Revisited Field Day plans.
Both items got the same answer, we don't have the manpower available to do them as a club.
After the meeting, we were treated to a video of the A52A DXpedition to Bhutan.

May 14

Regular meeting called to order by the president, KØVSV.
Minutes of the April 9 meeting and the treasurer's reports read and approved.
Long range plans for the club's property, especially the emergency/Field Day gear, were discussed. An inventory will be scheduled to locate and identify all equipment. Need for the equipment will be assessed and any found to be excess is to be sold, beginning at the Amana Hamfest. Club members will be given first opportunity to bid.

September 13

Regular meeting called to order by the president, KØVSV.
Minutes of the May 14 meeting and the treasurer's reports read and approved.
Began long-range discussions of the repeater's phone patch future. It was pointed out that the phone line is still required for control of the repeater.
Long range plans for the club's property, especially the emergency/Field Day gear, were continued. The trailer, several antennas and the heliax were determined to be excess and are to be sold. Club members will be given first opportunity to bid at the meeting. Remaining excess equipment will be presented at the Davenport Hamfest for sale.
The repeater antenna and heliax were further discussed.

October 8

Regular meeting called to order by the president, KØVSV.
Dispostion of the excess club property was decided. Unsold excess equipment will be presented at the Davenport Hamfest for sale.
The Southeast Iowa Hamfest preliminary report was presented. In all it was a success.

November 12

Due to insufficient attendance, the meeting remained informal.

Discussed Hamfest security.

WBØGAG reported on the Davenport Hamfest's sale of additional ticket stubs at the door for $1.00.

Nominations for next year's officers were deferred to the December meeting.

KØVSV reported that the repeater fee is now paid ahead and our listing should remain in the repeater directory.

KØVSV reported on the excess equipment disposition results from the Davenport Hamfest..

December 10

Regular meeting called to order by the president, KØVSV.

No minutes from the last meeting. Treasurer's report was received and approved.

Nominations and elections for next year's officers:

President	WBØTSG	Brad Soule
Vice President	KB9PBX	Rusty Zimmerman
Secretary / Treasurer	KA9AQR	Steve Fowler

KA9AQR showed very nice thank you's from the top two door prize winners at the 2001 Hamfest.

2001 Hamfest workers were recognized and granted free club membership for 2002.

KØVSV reported on the excess equipment disposition results since the Davenport Hamfest..

KB9PBX announced the start of a club newsletter to be sent by email. The sign up form is on the club home page.

WAØVUS announced the re-installation of his repeater using a better antenna location.

The next club meeting is scheduled to be at Trinity Episcopal Church.

2002

January 10

Regular meeting called to order by the new president, WBØTSG.
Minutes of the December 10 meeting and the treasurer's report read and approved.
Continued disposing of excess club equipment.
Repeater status revisited.
Attending members were polled for ideas about the direction of the Club for the new year.
Confirmed Trinity Episcopal Church as the primary meeting place.
KØVSV and WBØTSG will try to set up a visit to the National Weather Service office at the Mt. Joy airport for the Feb. or Mar. meeting.

February 11

Special meeting hosted by the National Weather Service.
We were treated to an explanation of the National Weather Service and a tour of the Mt. Joy airport NWS facility.
The turnout was particularly good and was just what the facility can handle comfortably..
Our thanks to James Meyer and the rest of the NWS staff for a very informative tour!

March 11

Regular meeting called to order by the president, WBØTSG.
Minutes of the January 10 meeting and the treasurer's report read and approved.
Report showing attendance at last year's Hamfest by city and state of residence as shown by ticket stubs from the drawing barrel was circulated.
Briefly touched on other business, then moved on to our guest.
Jeff Carter, Muscatine County's Emergency Manager, spoke about the emergency plans for Muscatine County and Amateur Radio's place in it.
Following this presentation, there was a lively question and answer session, paving the way for further efforts to bring the role of Amateur Radio in Muscatine County into more than just print on a page.

April 8

Regular meeting called to order by the president, WBØTSG.
Minutes of the March 11 meeting and the treasurer's report read and approved.
KØVSV reported that the club trailer has been sold.
Sale of the 10 meter beam to KBØTFT was proposed and accepted.
KØVSV reported on the status of repeater antenna and heliax replacement preparations.
We discussed emergency preparedness and Jeff Carter's presentation at last month's meeting.
The National Weather Service recent test and the Weather Spotters' class of last week were discussed along with the NWS interest in having Muscatine Hams participate in weather spotting.

May 13

Regular meeting called to order by the vice president, KB9PBX.
Minutes of the April 8 meeting and the treasurer's report read and approved.
KØVSV reported on the status of repeater antenna and heliax replacement preparations.
WBØGAG reported on the status of the club's web site guest book and swap page upgrades.
WE reviewed the Hamfest preparations.
Reviewed Field Day possibilities and fond no support for a club Field Day effort this year. Individual members will be participating as guests of other clubs and on their own.
Reviewed options and preliminary plans for replacement of the heliax and antenna at the repeater.
Decided that meetings will continue through the summer on schedule.

June 10

Regular meeting called to order by the president, WBØTSG.
Minutes of the May 13 meeting and the treasurer's report read and approved.
KØVSV reported that the hamfest has received ARRL sanction.
Discussed proposed legislation extending PRB-1 to CC&R's.
Specifications for the repeater's antenna and heliax solidifed, executive committee to obtain quote on materials and installation.

July 8

Regular meeting called to order by the president, WBØTSG.
Minutes of the June 10 meeting and the treasurer's report read and approved.
Welcomed KCØNRR, a new ham from the last VE exam session, to the meeting.
WBØTSG reported that the license plates from the trailer the club sold need to be reissued so they can be canceled. Approved.
Approved ordering a new repeater antenna and heliax solidifed. Club members to be notified of price quote.
Tentative antenna work dates proposed. Antenna party volunteers to work out the exact date.

August 12

Regular meeting called to order by the president, WBØTSG.
Minutes of the July 8 meeting and the treasurer's report read and approved.
The new repeater antenna and heliax are on hand at the dealer's.
August 24 at 8:00 was selected as the antenna party day. September 6 is the back up date.
Miscellaneous hardward is to be gathered by antenna volunteers.

September 9

Regular meeting called to order by the president, WBØTSG.
Minutes of the August 12 meeting and the treasurer's report read and approved.
The new repeater heliax installation was reported. The general feeling is that the repeater is now restored to proper operation. The new antenna was returned and the club expressed our appreciation for all the help.

2003

December 8

Meeting called to order by KØVSV
KA9AQR read the treasurer's report and it was appoved by voice vote.
No minutes were read due to the last meeting being cancelled.
Old Business:
None.
New Business:
New to the Club:
Welcomed KØRLX, Anton Vanicek.
Club officers:
KDØMB Volunteered to take over as club Secretary/Treasurer, approved by voice vote.
A motion to retain WBØTSG president, and KØVSV vice-president was passed and approved by voice vote
Hamfest:
KØVSV would like a special notice be given for the Southeast Iowa Hamfest's 20 anniversary this year, 2004.
Discussed the possibility of switching Insurance company's due to very high jump in premium.
Field Day:
Field Day was discussed, action deferred.
Dues:
Dues for 2004 will be set at January 2004 meeting.
Business Meeting closed
Program:
KØVSV demonstrated a QSO logging program

2004

January 12

Meeting called to order by Club president, Brad Soule, WBØTSG.
Minutes of December meeting and tresurer report read by Secetary/ Treasurer, Ed Kublik, KDØMB.
Minutes and Fincial report for January 2004 accepted and approved by voice vote of members present
Old Business:
None.
New Business:
Hamfest:
Delete door prize from all flyers printed, requested by Iowa City Radio Club.
Sales taxes and gambling license were discussed... Action delayed.
Received partial payment from Iowa City Hamfest account
Question of which club will be responsible for printing flyers.
Tom Kramer, KØVSV will be our contact person with Iowa City Radio Club and the 2004 Hamfest.
Field Day:
Discussed the possibility of participating this year, NØLAG and KØVSV will coordinate the project.
Autopatch:
KDØMB will investigate the feasability of using MCC line for the control link.
Business Session Closed
Meeting adjourned 8:55 PM

February 9

Meeting called to order by Club president, Brad Soule, WBØTSG.
Minutes from January meeting and treasurer's report read by KDØMB and approved by voice vote.
Old Business:
Phone link to repeater. MCC has disconnected lines that we had hoped to use for control purpose. .
New Business:
Repeater:
Discussed using a 440 MHZ control link for the 146.910 repeater.
Approved and authorized Larry Kemper WAØVUS to purchase and install the necessary 440 MHZ equipment establishing the control link.
Bills:
Paid phone bills for December 2003, and January 2004
Paid license fee for club trailer( generator).
Business Session Closed
Meeting adjourned 7:55 PM

March 8

Meeting called to order by Club president, Brad Soule, WBØTSG.
Minutes from February meeting and treasurer's report read by KDØMB and approved by voice vote.
Old Business:
440 Mhz control link to 146.910 repeater discussed with WAØVUS. He is in the process of finding a commercial radio that will withstand 24-7 usage.
New Business:
None.
Guest visitor:
WAØMNA, Vance Davisson, Riverside, Iowa. Updated the members on the Washington, Iowa, club, and their efforts in establishing a repeater for that area.
Program:
KØVSV, Tom Kramer gave an informal presentation on weather nets, and message handling with ARRL forms & hand outs.
Business Session Closed
Meeting adjourned 8:58 PM

April 12

Meeting called to order by Club president, Brad Soule, WBØTSG.
Minutes from March meeting and treasurer's report read by KDØMB and approved by voice vote.
Old Business:
WAØVUS gave an up date and purchase of the 440 radio for control link of the 146.91 repeater. Battery charging timer installed on the 146.91 repeater battey. Additional items for the control link is being assembled by WAØVUS.
New Business:
Field day was discussed without any definite club plans.
NØLAG Suggested that the club minutes be read on the Sunday night 146.91 net to add additional information for the area hams.
Visitors:
KCØNXT, WAØNMA, and N9RPQ with an up date on their efforts to establish a repeater in Washington Iowa.
They have been allocated 147.045, with installation this weekend. This should provide a very good coverage to Eastern Iowa as other area repeater are not able cover the entire WASHINGTON COUNTY.
Program:
WAØVUS Provided handouts of band plan, grid square maps, and country prefix numbers / letters.
Business Meeting Closed
Meeting adjourned 8 PM

May 10

Meeting called to order by Club president, Brad Soule, WBØTSG.
Minutes from April meeting and treasurer's report read by KDØMB and approved by voice vote.
Old Business:
Waiting for Iowa city club to forward remaining balance of 2003 hamfest funds.
New Business:
Control linking of 440 band radio to club repeater 146.910 is ready to be installed and tested when time is available for WAØVUS,KDØMB, and other members to assist.
KØVSV has the simplex repeater should anyone need a loan of this equipment.
Program:
KØVSV gave a presentation of a circuit on a Micronaut Radio, with circuit board, chart, and the 1996 CQ magazine with complete details for construction. Battery to power this rig is homebrewed using a new penney, paper clip, zinc coated screw, in a container filled with Tabasco hot sauce.
Business Meeting Closed
Meeting adjourned 7:35 PM

June 14

Meeting called to order by Club president, Brad Soule, WBØTSG.
Minutes from May meeting and treasurer's report read by KDØMB and approved by voice vote.
Old Business:
Waiting for Iowa city club to forward remaining balance of 2003 hamfest funds.
Control linking of 146.910 repeater to 440 radio still in the works and needs testing.
New Business:
A suggestion was made to suspend club meetings for the months of July and August. The motion was made and approved to suspend club meetings for these months. Next regular meeting will be held on 13 September 2004. Should a need arise during this time please contact one of the club officers, WBØTSG or KDØMB.
Business Meeting Closed
Meeting adjourned 7:30 PM

September 13

Meeting called to order by Club president, Brad Soule, WBØTSG.
Minutes from June meeting and treasurer's report read by KDØMB and approved by voice vote.
Old Business:
Control linking of 146.910 repeater to 440 radio still in the works and needs testing.
Hamfest update:

• Tailgate sales are considered casual sales and state sales tax is not collected.
• Weenie roast is to be coordinated/ conducted by WBØGAG, Bruce, and KA9AQR, Steve.
• Hamfest setup time is 10:00AM Saturday, October 2. Help is needed for moving tables and traffic control devices. Please check your schedule.

New Business:
Approved payment of M.C.C tower rental.
Approved a donation to M.C.C. general scholarship fund.
Approved a donation to QSL net who runs our web page.
Business Meeting Closed
Meeting adjourned 8:30 PM

November 8

Meeting called to order by Club president, Brad Soule, WBØTSG.
Minutes from September meeting and treasurer's report not available.
Old Business:
Control linking of 146.910 repeater to 440 radio still in the works and needs testing.
Hamfest discussed.
Volunteers are needed for next year's hamfest!

• Hamfest co-ordinator
• Inside table co-ordinator
• VE testing contact

Any member of the Muscatine or Iowa City club is encouraged to volunteer!
New Business:
None
Business Meeting Closed
Meeting adjourned 8:20 PM

December 13

Meeting called to order by Club president's delegate, Bruce Dagel, WBØGAG.
Minutes from September meeting and treasurer's report read and approved.
Old Business:
Hamfest. Results are not in from Iowa City Club.
Their next meeting is 12 Jan 05, all MARC members are encouraged to attend this important meeting.
Repeater: Access has been difficult due to locked gate. Added equipment ready to install. New Business:
Election results of club officers for 2005:

• President: WBØTSG Brad Soule
• Vice President: WBØGAG Bruce Dagel
• Secretary/ Treasurer: KDØMB Ed Kublik

Insurance: Additional Insurance may be required for future hamfests if other types of policies can be bought.
Business Meeting Closed
Meeting adjourned 7:58PM .......... HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL !

2005

January 10

Meeting called to order by Club president, Brad Soule, WBØTSG.
Minutes from December meeting and treasurer's report read by KDØMB and approved by voice vote.
Old Business:
Report on 146.91 control link established.
Hamfest check received from Iowa City club for MARC's portion of proceeds.
New Business:
Installed Club officers for 2005:

• President: WBØTSG Brad Soule
• Vice President: WBØGAG Bruce Dagel
• Secretary/ Treasurer: KDØMB Ed Kublik

Motion to keep club membership dues at 2004 amount. Approved by voice vote.
All MARC members are invited to attend the meeting of the Iowa City club on Jan 12, as 05 hamfest will be discussed.
Volunteers are still needed for this year's hamfest!

• Hamfest co-ordinator
• Inside table co-ordinator
• Ticket sales co-ordinator
• VE testing contact

Any member of the Muscatine or Iowa City club is encouraged to volunteer!
Let your club know how you can help!
Business Meeting closed at 7:45 PM.

February 14

Meeting called to order by Club president, Brad Soule, WBØTSG.
Minutes from January meeting and treasurer's report read by KDØMB and approved by voice vote.
Old Business:
None.
New Business:
Hamfest
The Iowa City Amateur Radio Club has voted to end it's sponsorship of the Southeast Iowa Hamfest.
Extensive discussion of the possibility that Washington (Iowa) Area Amateur Radio Club may wish to co-sponsor the hamfest.
The Muscatine Amateur Radio Club approved continuing the hamfest and accepting WAARC as a partner, subject to WAARC officially deciding to co-sponsor and being able to field enough people to make it work.
The Washington club will meet on Feburary 17th with this on their agenda.
Should members vote to approve joining , coordination must begin immediately for all items to be completed in a timely manner for success of the hamfest.
Guest visitors:
Vance, WAØMNA, and Earl, NØCHN, represented the WAARC.
Weather Spotter training is not currently on the calendar for Muscatine. Steve, KA9AQR, will look into this.
Business Meeting Closed
Meeting adjourned 8:05 PM

March 14

Meeting called to order by Club president, Brad Soule, WBØTSG.
Minutes from February meeting and treasurer's report read by KDØMB and approved by voice vote.
Old Business:
Hamfest
Southeast Iowa Hamfest on target with Washington club members filling vacent positions.
New Business:
Postal fee for mailing Hamfest flyers will be forwared to WAØMNA for paying from the hamfest fund.
Business Meeting Closed
Show & Tell:
N2AM gave a demonstration on a battery analizer using computer for graph & printing functions.
WAØVUS showed a tuner home built for use between his repeater and duplexers.
KDØMB ran a short demo program that will display winning door prize numbers at the hamfest.
Meeting adjourned 7:55 PM

April 11

Meeting called to order by Club president, Brad Soule, WBØTSG.
Minutes from March meeting and treasurer's report read by KDØMB and approved by voice vote.
Old Business:
Hamfest
Southeast Iowa Hamfest continues to be on target.

• Tickets have been printed and paid from hamfest account.
• Flyers have been printed and mailed, others taken to local hamfests.
• Tickets will be given to other hamfests as door prizes.

New Business:
Club generator was discussed, as the club has not used it in recent years.
Further discussion at next meeting.
Washington club members visited and issued an open invitstion to their meetings, held on the 3rd Thursday of each month at the Allient Energy office, 220 East 3 rd street, Washington Iowa.
Business Meeting Closed
Meeting adjourned 7:54 PM

November 14

Meeting called to order by club Vice President WBØGAG.
Minutes and treasurer's report of last meeting read by KDØMB and approved by voice vote.
Welcomed a new ham, George Barbour KCØVJH, from Atalissa, Iowa.
Old Business:
Disposal of club generator.
E-mails to be sent to members inquiring if any has a need for this unit.
Replies requested and disposal vote to be taken at the December meeting.
New Business:
Division of Hamfest proceeds.
Vance, WAØMNA, and Earl, NØCHN, represented the WAARC.
Equal amounts to be divided between Muscatine and Washington clubs with money set aside for next years Hamfest.
Approved by voice vote.
Tower rent at MCC:
Yearly fee and a donation to the scholarship fund.
Approved by voice vote.
Meeting adjourned at 8:15 pm.

December 12

Meeting called to order by Club president, Brad Soule, WBØTSG.
Minutes from March meeting and treasurer's report read by KDØMB and approved by voice vote.
Old Business:
Club's generator disposal
Received one request to accept item from WAØVUS.
Approved by voice vote.
New Business:
Election of club officers

President		KBØVVK
Vice President		WAØVUS
Secretary / Treasurer		KDØMB
Vice Treasurer		WBØTSG

Vice Treasurer is second person on club checking account.
Approved by voice vote.
Club dues for 2006
Set at $5.00, approved by voice vote
Meeting adjourned at 7:54 PM.

2006

January 9

Meeting called to order by club president KBØVVK
Minutes of Dec 05 and treasurer's report read by KDØMB, approved by voice vote.
Old Business:
Club Generator
WAØVUS picked up the generator and found the condition in very bad shape from mice chewing wires and nesting.
New Business:
PL tone board for 146.910 repeater to comply with FCC ruling.
WAØVUS will purchase encoding, decoding board and install parts, Club will reimburse him.
KC8VKZ, sole survivor of the WVA mining accident
KBØVVK, suggested that get well E-Mails be sent to the family by individual club members and by the club.
WAØVUS will send the club's get well email.
Unused club equipment
Inventory of club equipment be made in warmer weather for the purpose of liquidating due to non use. Vote is needed by members before final action can be determined and taken.
Meeting adjourned at 7:35 PM.

February 13

Meeting called to order by club president KBØVVK
Minutes of January meeting and treasurer's report read by WAØVUS, approved by voice vote.
Old Business:
Club Generator
WAØVUS has the generator running, but it still is not fully ready for use.
PL tone board for 146.910 repeater to comply with FCC ruling.
WAØVUS reported that the original board was discontinued 2 years ago.  He is pursuing an alternative.
KC8VKZ, sole survivor of the WVA mining accident
WAØVUS updated the club members on KC8VKZ's recovery progress.
New Business:
RAGBRAI®
WBØGAG reported that RAGBRAI®, the Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, will end in Muscatine for the fifth time in the Ride's history. KBØTFT is co-ordinating volunteers who wish to help with communication support.
Hamfest
Ticket printing discussed and approved.
Meeting adjourned at 8:55 PM.

March 13

Meeting called to order by Club secretary/treasurer, KDØMB.
Treasurer's report read by KDØMB and approved.
Old Business:
Inventory of club equipment
Still pending.
New Business:
RAGBRAI®
WBØGAG gave a briefing on the initial plans and set up requirements of communication links from various locations around the city.
Hamfest
Tickets are available now.
Flyers need to be sent with tickets to area hamfests as door prizes.
Business meeting closed at 8:15 PM.

April 10

Meeting called to order by club president KBØVVK
Minutes and treasurer's report read by KDØMB and approved.
Old Business:
Inventory of club equipment
Partial inventory list available, antennas need to be checked.
New Business:
RAGBRAI®
Support is still needed for the event, contact WBØGAG via web page to join the communications committee.
Hamfest
Tickets and flyers to be delivered to Des Moines Hamfest for door prizes 22 April 06 by WAØVUS & KDØMB
NØLOH offered to include our hamfest information on the radio station KWPC, community affairs segment.
Business meeting closed at 7:48 PM.

May 8

Meeting called to order by club president KBØVVK
Minutes and treasurer's report read by KDØMB and approved.
Old Business:
RAGBRAI®
Support is still needed for the event, contact WBØGAG via web page.
Communications location changed to a tent on Mississippi Drive at Sycamore.
The communications center for the city and county is interested in having a ham station across the hall from their facility for RAGBRAI.
Inventory of club equipment
Antennas still need to be checked and inventoried.
Hamfest
Tickets for door prizes and flyers were delivered to the Des Moines Hamfest and the Galva Hamfest by WAØVUS & KDØMB
Publicity
NØLOH reported that the ARRL public service announcements are airing on radio station KWPC.
New Business:
Club Web Site
A donation to QRZ.com in support of our web site sent to owner Al Waller, K3TKJ.
Business meeting closed at 7:30 PM.

June 12

Meeting called to order by club president KBØVVK
Minutes and treasurer's report read by KDØMB and approved.
Old Business:
RAGBRAI®
Lengthy discussion on club's requirements, location , and setup. Shelter near the "RED BRICK Building to be used for main communications point.
New Business:
Club Meetings
Motion to suspend club meeting during July and August. Approved by voice vote. September 11 will be next meeting date.
Club Checking Account
Motion to have Robert Barrett, KEØAM as second signature on club checking account. Remove Richard Terry, (deceased). Approved by voice vote.
Business meeting closed at 7:43 PM.

October 9

Meeting called to order by club president KBØVVK
Minutes and treasurer's report read by KDØMB and approved.
Old Business:
Hamfest
Results and attendance numbers: not reported, pending.
New Business:
Club Repeater
146.910 tone code board needs to be checked and ordered if necessary.
November Meeting
Will be at radio station KWPC
3218 Mulberry Avenue
Muscatine, Iowa
A tour of the facilities will be conducted by Tom Brehmer, NØLOH.
Business meeting closed at 7:30 pm.

November 13

Tom Brehmer, NØLOH, led a tour of the facilities of radio station KWPC/KMCS before the business meeting, explaining the equipment, operation and staffing and how much has changed in recent years with satellite program and news feeds and computer controls.
Meeting called to order by club president KBØVVK
Minutes and treasurer's report read by KDØMB and approved.
Old Business:
Hamfest
Tone boards for 146.910 repeater. On hand waiting access to site.
Inventory of club equipment.
Suggestion made to have a project day, weather permitting. Decision to be made on keeping or sale of items at area hamfests.
New Business:
Nominations for all club offices
Current officers nominated for next year.
Tom Brehmer, NØLOH has volunteered to run for secretary.
Vote to be taken at December meeting.
Business meeting closed at 8:34 pm.
Club web site
WB0GAG will investigate web site hosts and report detail of sites that meet our needs and the costs at each company.

December 11

Meeting called to order by club president KBØVVK
Minutes and treasurer's report read by KDØMB and approved.
Old Business:
Repeater
Received and paid bill for repeater tone board to WAØVUS.
Annual Tower rent for club repeater. Paid to Muscatine Community College
New Business:
Election of Club Officers

President	Ed Kublik KDØMB
Vice President	Larry Kemper WAØVUS
Secretary	Tom Brehmer NØLOH
Treasurer	Tom Brehmer NØLOH

2007 Club dues
Vote carried to keep the 2007 dues at the current $ 5.00.
Donation to Muscatine Community College
Vote carried to make a donation to the general scholarship fund.
Business meeting closed at 7:50 pm.

2007

January 8

Meeting called to order by club president KDØMB. 10 persons were in attendance.
Minutes of Dec. 11 meeting and treasurer's report read by NØLOH. Approved by voice vote.

Old Business:
NØLOH read thank you letter from MCC regarding club's $200 scholarship donation.

New Business:
New meeting location at library is well accepted by all.
KDØMB moved to return key to Trinity church. Approved by voice vote.

Amateur Radio License Testing will be held Saturday, January 13 at 1:30 PM at
1215 Lincoln Blvd in Muscatine, (KBØTFT QTH)
FCC License Exams for all classes. Pre-registration requested.
For more information, call Mike, KBØTFT Phone (563) 262-8790 or cell 563-260-0531
or e-mail kb0tft@machlink.com.

KBØMB suggested the VE team look into utilizing the library for future test sites as it is expected that more individuals will be seeking license due to FCC dropping the code requirement, possibly to make arrangements for the February and March testing sessions. The library offers full access for those with disabilities and is an easier location to remember.

NØLOH noted that with the code requirement dropped that all novice, technician and technician plus licensees will be able to transmit on 10m SSB. (28.3 - 28.5 MHz.) once the new rules go into effect. He will look into starting a Sunday night 10m net. Details coming soon. If you have any suggestions as to time and frequency, send e-mail to n0loh@arrl.net.

NØLOH asked club trustee WAØVUS to look into getting club trustee information changed through FCC/ARRL. Currently KCØAQS shows incorrect address information.

The club welcomed members from the Washington Amateur Radio Club to the meeting. The 2007 Southeast Iowa Hamfest will be held Sunday, October 7 at the Muscatine County Fairgrounds in West Liberty, Iowa. A "Hamfest 2007" meeting will be scheduled soon with the Washington ARC. Any suggestions or volunteers to help with organizing this year's events are always welcome.

The club welcomed Steve Poock to the meeting. Steve read the notice for the meeting in the Muscatine Journal and is interested in learning more about the hobby. A round table discussion ensued with many in attendance informing him about many aspects of the hobby and how he can find more information on various websites. (ARRL, QRZ, etc)

Some in attendance paid their $5 club membership dues for 2007. Those paid up for 2007 include KEØAM, NØLOH, WAØVUS, WAØZUL, KDØMB, KDØWO, KØBPD, WBØTSG, KBØVVK & WØBKJ. If you haven't paid, please contact NØLOH.

Business meeting closed at 8:00 pm.

February 12

Meeting called to order by club president KDØMB at 7:00pm. 13 persons were in attendance.
Minutes of January meeting and treasurer's report read by NØLOH. Approved by voice vote.

Old Business:
WAØVUS reported that the address information for the club callsign KAØAQS has been changed. (Update: The new license came in the mail 13 Feb 07)

KDØMB reported that VE Testing would continue to be held at the home QTH of KBØTFT.

KDØMB reported that a hamfest meeting has yet to be scheduled with the Washington club.

WBØGAG reported about the club web site and how the host's servers were experiencing more and more issues, causing frequent instances where someone trying to access the site would experience difficulty in doing so. He proposed changing host to 1and1.com. Doing so would cost the club almost $60 a year. Motion to change host moved, seconded, voice vote taken and motion carried. (Update: Web site is now up on new host with two urls: wa0aqs.org and muscatinehams.org. Thanks, Bruce!)

New Business:
We went around the table and introduced ourselves, as there were a few new faces in attendance! (Most notably, Kim and Larry Lee who are planning to take exams this Saturday. Everyone wished them good luck.) (Update: they passed!)

KBØVVK asked about Field Day 2007, which is June 23 & 24. For the club to put together an effort for this year will take rigs, antennas, a generator, a shelter to use or a tent or camper, but most importantly, people to operate the station. A field day chairman to oversee the project would also be required. NØLOH proposed that Field Day could held be at Riverside Park, MCC, Saulsbury Bridge Rec. Area or at the West Liberty Fairgrounds. Also NØLOH proposed to hold Field Day at several home QTH's of club members, but learned that was against the Field Day rules. KCØJVH offered the use of his property and a generator. NØLOH asked if anyone in attendance wanted to serve as FD chairman, no one volunteered. The matter was tabled for discussion until the 12 March 07 meeting. (Any suggestions? Please let the club know!)

No further business. Meeting adjourned at 7:55pm.

SPECIAL NOTE FROM THE SECRETARY: Club membership has surpassed that of 2006! This is the first year of an increase in membership in several years. If you're not yet a member, please join. Dues are just $5/year. You can join online using PayPal, or send a check or money order payable to "Muscatine Amateur Radio Club" to 1114 East Tenth Street, Muscatine, IA 52761. Please enclose a SASE for your club membership card. (I hear it gets you in FREE at McDonald's! – Of course the coffee is extra.)

March 12

Meeting called to order by club president KDØMB at 7:00pm. 13 persons were in attendance.
Minutes of February meeting and treasurer's report read by NØLOH. Approved by voice vote.

Old Business:
Larry (KCØZOS) & Kim (KCØZOR) Lee passed their tests, received their licenses and joined the club. (Welcome! Club membership is now at 17!)

VE Testing will be held Saturday, March 17 at 1:30pm at the home QTH of Mike Hayden, KBØTFT.

Field Day. The options were discussed, and the group was asked if anyone wanted to serve as Field Day chairman. No one volunteered. No further discussion was held.

New Business:
NØLOH inquired about a club member's use of the club callsign KCØAQS in WAS nets such as 3905 Century Club or OMISS. Club license trustee WAØVUS would look into it. It was contemplated that a member could use the callsign within their operating privileges only, and that they should have a photocopy of the club license.

KDØMB reported that tickets and flyers for the Hamfest have been printed.

WAØAUQ asked if any amateur would be interested in doing a presentation about ham radio to children at the Flickinger Learning Center in Muscatine, during their after-school program. Paul Carroll had requested it. NØLOH said he would see about getting materials geared towards kids from ARRL. It was decided to schedule the presentation sometime in late April. Anyone interested in participating should contact WAØAUQ.

NØLOH had something for show-and-tell: a 10-meter antenna for which he had lost the short whip. Instead he was using an old screwdriver. (Not as good a performance as those other "Screwdriver" antennas.)

N2AM had something for show-and-tell: an LP100 digital wattmeter. (It even comes with a screensaver!)

NØLOH suggested that introductions were in order as there were more new faces. He also suggested everyone tell the group what facet of Amateur Radio they were most interested in. Everyone introduced themselves and it was fun learning what each persons interests were.

Kenneth Irwin addressed the group, as he is interested in learning more about the hobby. A round table discussion ensued for quite a lengthy time.

No further business. Meeting adjourned at 8:35pm.

April 9

Meeting called to order by club president KDØMB at 7:05pm. 7 persons were in attendance.
Minutes of March meeting and treasurer's report read by NØLOH. Approved by voice vote.

Old Business:
Field Day.
NØLOH plans to allow members to use his QTH and the club callsign. Classification will be 1D. (If you plan on helping out, please contact him at n0loh@yahoo.com or phone 563-260-5486.)

New Business:
KBØVVK inquired about the results from VE testing.

KAØYSW inquired about the current band privileges for each license. The ARRL website has an up-to-date chart.

NØLOH presented a printout courtesy of WBØGAG, which reflects the amount of traffic the club's new website received in the first few months. (Feb 14-28: 598 visits; Mar 1-31: 978; April 1-7: 176) NØLOH will also look into paying by check for the website hosting.

NØLOH presented a Certificate of Appreciation from RAGBRAI for the club's assistance in 2006.

No further business. Meeting adjourned at 7:40pm.

May 14

Meeting called to order by club president KDØMB at 7:03pm. 6 persons were in attendance.
Minutes of March meeting and treasurer's report read by NØLOH. Approved by voice vote.

Old Business:
Due to an illness in the family, N2AM was unable to do a presentation on lightning protection. The club hopes all goes well, and that he can do it at the June meeting.
NØLOH reported that the website charge has been transferred to him, for easier reimbursement.
KDØMB reported that three people were given tests Saturday May 12. There were two upgrades.

New Business:
We had another area ham renew dues. Membership now stands at 18 members. If anyone is unable to attend a meeting to join, they can contact NØLOH at n0loh@yahoo.com.
NØLOH asked if the club would be interested in becoming an ARRL affiliated club. The club would need to have 51% of its members be ARRL members. NØLOH will conduct e-mail survey of current members.
KBØVVK inquired about tone access on the 146.910 repeater. KDØMB reported that the repeater does not require a tone board. A tone board will not work properly with the machine.
KDØMB reported he has had inquiries on if the club would suspend meetings during the summer months like last year. NØLOH suggested that an informal get together at the library, instead of formal meetings would be okay. Everyone agreed.
KDØMB invites all amateurs, member or not, to bring in a project, a "show and tell" item, or do a presentation at any future club meeting. Meeting participation is always encouraged.

No further business. Meeting adjourned at 7:36pm.

June 11

Meeting called to order by club president KDØMB at 7:05pm. 5 members were in attendance.
Minutes of May meeting and treasurer's report read by NØLOH. Approved by voice vote.

Old Business:
NØLOH reported that not enough MARC members are ARRL members for club to seek ARRL affiliation. There will be no further action on the matter.

VE Testing will be held Saturday, June 16 at 1:30pm at the home QTH of Mike Hayden, KBØTFT.

NØLOH reported that due to lack of participation, the MARC Ten Meter Net will cease to exist.

NØLOH reported that due to lack of participation, he will not be conducting field day operations from his QTH on behalf of the club. All members are encouraged to participate on their own.

New Business:
Those in attendance discussed the recent tornado and what each was doing during the storm.

KDØMB reported on his attendance of the Princeton, Illinois hamfest and in his opinion, the number of participants was down. The current state of other area hamfests was discussed.

NØLOH relayed a suggestion made to him that the club look into putting on a "swap meet" somewhere during the summer. Those in attendance agreed that such an event would possibly detract from the Southeast Iowa Hamfest, so the club will not organize such an event.

No further business. Meeting adjourned at 7:35pm.

July 9

Meeting called to order by club president KDØMB at 7:00pm. 12 persons in attendance.
Minutes of June meeting and treasurer's report read by NØLOH. Approved by voice vote.

Old Business:
None.

New Business:
WAØAUQ is seeking volunteers to help with a telegraph demonstration during the Heritage Day at Pine Creek Grist Mill, Wildcat Den State Park on Saturday, September 15th. He will need help setting up on Friday September 14th as well. Although the equipment will be vintage telegraph senders and sounders, there will be a tone so any ham able to copy CW can participate. If you can help, please contact Dave via email: davemetz@machlink.com.

NØLOH has volunteered to be Field Day Chairman for 2008. He will acquire permission for a location as well as rental of tent, porta potty and generator if needed. He plans on first seeking permission from Muscatine Community College to use the grassy area along Park Avenue for "higher visibility" to the public. His goal is to use the event as a recruiting tool for future hams. Anyone interested in assisting or loaning equipment should contact Tom via email: n0loh@yahoo.com.

WBØTSG reported that he has regained possession of the clubs Short-wave Receiver.

NØLOH reported he is finished borrowing the club's Alinco Transceiver and has returned it to club trustee WAØVUS.

The club welcomed Juan Izaguirre, who learned of the club meeting via MPW Cable Public Access Ch9. A roundtable discussion ensued informing Juan of the many aspects of the hobby. However, Juan was actually looking into broadcasting music, so several members offered suggestions on how he can accomplish his goal.

N2AM was detained by his work and was unable to do his presentation on lightning protection, he hopes to be able to make a presentation at the August 13th meeting. Another round table discussion ensue about ground rods, including an interesting concept of using 1" copper tubing instead of the usual hardware store ground rods.

No further business. Meeting adjourned at 7:45pm.

August 13

Meeting called to order by WAØVUS at 7:00pm. 11 members in attendance.
Minutes of July meeting and treasurer's report read by NØLOH. Approved by voice vote.

Old Business:
None.

New Business:
WAØVUS brought flyers for the upcoming Southeast Iowa Hamfest, which will be held on Sunday, October 7, 2007 at the Muscatine County Fairgrounds in West Liberty, IA. Contact him if you want some to flyers pass around. (see http://www.kc0aqs.org/hamfest.html)

WAØVUS brought flyers for the upcoming Picnic Table Portable Ops & Foxhunt Event, to be held Saturday, September 22, 2007 at Marr Park in Washington County.

NØLOH reminded everyone about VE Testing. The Muscatine Area VE's will test at 1:30 PM on August 18, 2007. All elements will be administered. Preregistration is requested. Location is at 1215 Lincoln Boulevard in Muscatine, IA. For more information, call Mike, KBØTFT Phone (563) 262-8790 or cell 563-260-0531 or e-mail kb0tft@machlink.com. Anyone wishing to VE will be more than welcome. Please contact Mike.

7:10pm no further business. Meeting adjourned for an "electrifying" presentation on Lightning Protection by N2AM. The club thanks Kevin for a job well done on a very informative discussion. (It was worth the wait!) Contact him for a CD with documentation he has researched on the subject.

September 10

Meeting called to order by KDØMB at 7:05 pm.
Minutes of August meeting and treasurer's report read by NØLOH. Approved by voice vote.

Old Business:
WAØMNA again invited everyone to come participate in the Picnic Table Portable Ops & Foxhunt Event, to be held Saturday, September 22, 2007, at Marr Park in Washington County.

New Business:
NØLOH read an email from Lorna Hartman KAØSWJ that she will not be doing the Wiener Roast at this year's hamfest. Lorna has put on this event for the club for many, many years and the club thanks Lorna for her hard work. The Wiener Roast will be held as scheduled on Saturday, October 6th, at 6:00pm. NØLOH has volunteered to procure the food and supplies needed. What is still needed is anyone with cookers, broilers, large drink dispensers and coffee urns. The menu for past years has included hot dogs, buns, baked beans, potato chips, potato salad, cake, lemonade/koolaid and coffee. Anyone willing to help out is urged to contact KDØMB or NØLOH.

NØLOH thanked WAØAUQ for his help with an antenna problem. Tom now has a new 142' HF loop up at 15' at his QTH. So far, he's worked as far as Alaska on 40 meters and Russia on 20.

7:35pm no further business. Meeting adjourned for a presentation of vintage telegraph equipment by WAØAUQ. Dave has made it possible to use the telegraph equipment, yet be able to copy code using a code oscillator. This setup will be used on Saturday, September 15th at the Heritage Day celebration at Wild Cat Den State Park. WAØAUQ, KJØH and NØLOH have volunteered to operate the system and help visitors send messages to each other, complete with official telegram forms. The event runs from 9am to 4pm at the Pine Creek Grist Mill. Setup will begin at 8am. More volunteers are needed and encouraged to contact Dave Metz at davemetz@machlink.com, or stop by that day.

October 8

Meeting called to order by KDØMB at 7:01 pm. 6 persons in attendence.
Minutes of September meeting and treasurer's report read by NØLOH. Approved by voice vote.

Old Business:
The wiener roast was a success. About 35 people enjoyed the meal. There were many compliments and a few suggestions. Tom Brehmer, NØLOH announced that he and his wife would be glad to handle the event next year, and that they will try some different menu items.

The hamfest was also a success, although official tabulations aren't known, it was agreed that attendance was at least equal to last year. The hamfest is one of the few in the area to allow tailgating without extra charge. That will continue next year. The new pavilion next to the hall will also be available for tables next year.

There was no official talk-In station for this year's hamfest. There were no complaints received about the lack of a talk-In station. With internet mapping and gps technology, it was agreed that an official talk-In station most likely would not be needed next year. The Hamfest flier should continue listing area repeaters.

New Business:
The club welcomed Sandra (NØXYL) & Lowell (KBØBA) Tennyson who attended the meeting. They asked about the club's Field Day plans. NØLOH explained about the plan to set up in front of MCC for field day.

NØLOH shared an email from Andy Meader (ACØDG) about the need for communications volunteers for a walk/run at Lake Darling in Washington county on October 13th.

No further business, meeting adjourned at 7:35pm.

November 12

Meeting called to order by KDØMB at 7:03 pm. 11 persons in attendence.
Minutes of October meeting and treasurer's report read by NØLOH. Approved by voice vote.

Old Business:
KDØMB reported that the proceeds from the 2007 Southeast Iowa Hamfest have been divided in the usual fashion with a portion going to the Muscatine Amateur Radio Club, a portion going to the Washington Area Amateur Radio Club, and a portion going to the Hamfest fund. The 2008 Southeast Iowa Hamfest will be held on Sunday, October 5th at the Muscatine County Fairgrounds in West Liberty, Iowa. No changes to ticket prices or table fees are planned.

KBØVVK inquired about Field Day for 2008. NØLOH, Field Day Chairman, reported that planning is still underway for the club to use the field near Muscatine Community College, although he has yet to contact the college, but he promises to do so before the December meeting.

New Business:
NØLOH reported that the next regularly scheduled Davenport Radio Amateur Club exam session will be Sunday, November 25th, beginning at 1300 hours. Preregistration is required and should be done prior to 1800 hours on Friday prior to the exam. You can preregister for any session by sending an e-mail to K9AYK@arrl.net.

KDØMB reported that the Southeast Iowa Hamfest is currently in need of a Hamfest Coordinator and a Hamfest Vendor/Table Coordinator. Those interested in volunteering should contact a either a Muscatine or Washington club officer.

KDØMB reported that Muscatine VE testing was held on Saturday, November 10 with two hams testing and upgrading. KDØBDU upgraded to General Class and NØLOH upgraded to Extra Class. Congratulations to both!

The following are those nominated for MARC club officer positions for 2008:

President: Vice President: Secretary/Treasurer:

Kevin Kramer N2AM (unopposed) Jon Ericson KBØVVK (unopposed) Tom Brehmer NØLOH (unopposed)

The club thanks Ed Kublik KDØMB for his many years of service to the club.

The club also thanks Larry Kemper WAØVUS for his many years of service to the club and for volunteering to remain as Club Trustee to oversee the repeater operations and club call sign administration.

It was decided that club dues should remain at $5/person for 2008.

It was decided that NØLOH shall make a payment to MCC for use of the repeater tower and to also make a donation on behalf of the club to the MCC Scholarship Fund. He will also renew the club's insurance policy.

NØLOH reported that he has received a suggestion that the club look into changing the day of the week that the club meets from Monday to Thursday. He also inquired if the meeting time should be earlier. Most agreed that they could make Thursday meetings. some even said that Thursday would be more convenient. Most also agreed that 7pm was the best time, so the time will not change. NØLOH has asked the library and the only Thursdays available are either the 3rd or 4th Thursdays of the month. Comments are welcome. The matter will be discussed and voted on at the next MARC meeting. *Please email me your suggestions & comments!

KCØVJH asked for suggestions for an efficient and affordable 40-meter antenna for his QTH. A round table discussion ensued with many different ideas for him to look into. Anyone with suggestions? Please contact KCØVJH.

N2AM had for "show and tell" his new D-Star capable handheld which he demonstrated for the club.

NØLOH had for "show and tell" an Icom SM-5 microphone.

The club welcomed Casey Jones KDØBDU and Charles Egert NØPYG to the club!

No further business, meeting adjourned at 7:50pm.

December 11

Meeting called to order by KDØMB at 7:04 pm. 10 persons in attendence.
Minutes of November meeting and treasurer's report read by NØLOH. Approved by voice vote.

Old Business:
NØLOH reported that he has contacted MCC regarding Field Day, but has not received an answer as to if the club has permission to use their property. Other possible locations were discussed.

A vote was held on the club's meeting day and time. A unanimous decision was reached to keep the present "2nd Monday of the month at 7:00pm" meeting time.

As there were no contested races, the following have been appointed to club officer positions:

President: Vice President: Secretary/Treasurer:

Kevin Kramer N2AM Jon Ericson KBØVVK Tom Brehmer NØLOH

Club dues: It was decided that club dues would remain at $5.00 for 2008. The following have paid their 2008 club dues: NØPYG, KDØBDU, WAØZUL, NØLOH, WAØVUS, KAØYSW, N2AM, KBØVVK, WBØTSG AND KDØMB.

New Business:
NØLOH will look into having a representative from the ARRL come to a meeting and/or the hamfest to do a presentation on ARRL HQ.

WAØVUS reported that he has donated to pay for the KCØAQS repeater dues to the Iowa Repeater Council. The club thanks Larry for his generosity.

NØLOH reported that the club has paid MCC for tower rent and has made a donation for the MCC scholarship fund.

A roundtable discussion regarding present band conditions ensued.

The club enjoyed a more detailed demonstration of D-Star capable handheld transceivers by N2AM and NØPYG.

NØLOH and N2AM brought several 2-meter J-pole antennas constructed out of both 450-ohm and 300-ohm twin-lead for show-and-tell.

N2AM demonstrated his MFJ antenna analyzer.

No further business, meeting adjourned at 7:55pm.

Last updated February, 21 2008