Mar 2010

Northeast Police Precinct (Appling Farms Station)

18 March 2010

1900. President Lance Morris N4GMT opened the meeting, and started introductions of attendees. Minutes were accepted by motion and vote, as posted on the website. Treasurer John Parrish KD4EUZ gave his report, which was moved, seconded and voted accepted.

FreeFest 2010 report by VP Tony Brignole WA4KHN: Perhaps five tables left of 92. have some prized in the $100 class. Le Bonheur Hospital is to be the recipient of our largess. Gin in Friday at 1400 to cover the tables. Then MFJ, Satellite and another vendor. Also D+L Antennas and Computer Guy.

Prizes are a charitable donation to a 501(c)3. Club table sales, and food sales are what limit our losses to $100 to $300 range.

Per William Hudock KB4SQV, Sean Wheeler of Covington wants ROHN 25 sections.

Old business? None. New business? None.

Field Day will be held at WKNO-DT/FM. Pat Lane W4OQG reports the analog television transmitter room is QUIET. President Lance will bring the cooker.

1916. Program by Pat Lane W4OQG, on long wire antennas for HF use, including the inverted-L. Highlights were: use at least 0.5 wavelength at your lowest frequency. Experience says no improvement after 250 feet. Choose T-match setting with the highest output capacitance. Pat finished up at 2002.

There was a Birthday celebration for Dennis Foster KJ4BDU, with decorated cake and drinks.

From Ham Hilliard W4GHN: The Huxtable cross-band operation for Armed Forces Day is before Mothers' Day, on May 7 & 8. It will be the subject of next meeting's program.

2023. A motion was made to adjourn, and seconded. It passed.