Minutes: February 10, 2026

Minutes: February 10, 2026

1900 Meeting called to order by Vice President Todd Wilson, NØUNI.
Roll Call
Fifteen members and guests were in attendance. Introductions were made, and we had a new face, Jason Graham; he is currently unlicensed and will be working on his tech.
Reports
* January minutes were read; KIØKG and KAØNES made motion to accept, passed.
* Treasurer’s report read; KCØRWI/WØZC motioned, passed.
* Repeater trustee report: 67 working normally, still waiting on connectivity plan for Internet; 12 repeater, complaint of poor reception last net. This is usually due to atmospheric phenomena. There could also be some desensing caused by other transmitters in the penthouse.
Old business
* The National Weather Service’s Storm Fury on the Plains spotter session has been moved up to 6:30 PM Feb. 23. It will be at the Hutchinson Command & Fire Training Center, 3201 East 4th Ave.
* Field Day. State fair officials would require us to provide event insurance, so we declined. EOC has offered to let us use their new facility on G and Plum. We need to look it over and decide if it will work for us.
* Gina is in a private room at St. Luke’s Hospital in KC. She has had multiple surgeries for her heart valve replacement. She is awake and recovering.
New Business
No new business.
Presentations
* Zack, WØZC, brought his latest tracker which uses WSPR. He had launched a couple of test balloons in the previous week. You can follow their progress on APRS.FI, WØZC-17.
* Jeff, KCØRWI, brought an interesting bird tracker. It is a series of receivers designed to track collared birds with transponders.
* ACØRL brought a Pace desoldering machine for sale, bought by NØUNI.
NCS
Feb. 17: NØUNI
Feb. 24: KAØNES
Mar. 3: WØZC.

Motion to adjourn, Joe/Ron, passed. 2006 Meeting adjourned.
Thank you to NØUNI for running the meeting

Minutes: January 13, 2026

Minutes: January 13, 2026

1900     Meeting called to order

Announcements
* Storm Fury on the Plains storm spotter training and weather awareness seminar will be at 1830 hours, Feb. 23, at the fire training center on East 4th Ave. [Time was given as 1900 hours at the meeting. It has been changed to agree with NWS Wichita’s announcement.]
Roll call
* 17 present
Reports
* November minutes were read, motion Jeff/Zack, passed.
* Treasurer’s report read, motion Jeff and Joe, passed.
* Repeater trustee: The .67 site has been greatly upgraded with heating and air conditioning and a backup generator. We would like to see more activity on this repeater. The .12 repeater is nominal.
Committees
* Hamfest: The room is confirmed. We need speakers or presentations for break-out sessions. The event will be ARRL sanctioned, but due to the lack of communication with our regional ARRL representative, we have declined to host the state convention.
Old Business
* DMR Internet for the .67. Starlink has an affordable option. The hardware is less than $300 and the monthly fees are as low as $5.
New Business
* The club has agreed to investigate the Starlink option and what additional equipment is required to provide an Internet backbone to the .67 repeater.
NCS
* Jan. 20: NØFXG
* Jan. 27: KAØNES
* Feb. 3: ACØMO
Presentations
* WØZC presented his DXxpidition to the US Virgin Island of St. Thomas and the pitfalls of being on the wrong side of a hill. He also spoke about his POTA operation at VI0001.
* ACØRL brought a Starlink unit for the club to see.

2000     Meeting adjourned

Minutes: November 11, 2025

Minutes: November 11, 2025

1900 Meeting called to order
Roll Call, 16 members present.
Announcements
* EOC reports a G4-5 Solar CME. X5 flare also occurred creating radio blackout and beautiful auroras.
* Free Laurel license testing December 12 in Wichita.
* October minutes were read. Motion Todd/John, passed.
* Treasurer’s report was read. Motion Todd/Joe, passed.
* Repeater trustee’s report: The .12 repeater was inspected by KBØSQL and ACØRL. Forward and reflected RF power measurements were made. 85 watts to the antenna, 2 watts reflected. 90 watts into the duplexer. All fittings tightened. The .67 repeater site is moving forward with backup generator and HVAC. The 443.725 KAØHN fusion repeater is online. ACØRL’s APRS IGate is online.
Committees
* No reports.
Old Business
* Our Christmas Party will begin at 6 p.m. December 9 at the Rice Park Community Shelter. The club will provide meats and seasoned potatoes from Carriage Crossing.
New Business
* Elections: Charles Tucker, KBØSQL, remains president. Todd Wilson, NØUNI, was elected vice president. Jerry, ACØRL, remains secretary-treasurer.
NCS
* Nov. 18: NØUNI
* Nov. 25: KAØNES
* Dec. 2: WØZC
* Dec. 16: ACØMO
* Dec. 23: NØUNI
* Dec. 30: KAØNES
* Jan. 6: ACØRL

1942 Meeting Adjourned, Motion Scott/Phil, passed.

Minutes: October 14, 2025

Minutes: October 14, 2025

1900 Meeting called to order
Introductions were made.
Roll Call; 16 members present.

Housekeeping
* September minutes were read, Phil/Todd, passed.
* Treasurer’s report was read, Jeff/Scott, passed.
* Repeater Trustee, all repeaters nominal. Todd reported hearing the 147.120 repeater 15 miles east of Larned. I heard him call 25 miles east.
Committees
* Hamfest, room confirmed. Ron Cowan was notified that we want to host the state convention.
* Christmas Party will be at 6 p.m. December 9 in the Rice Park shelter house.
Old Business
None.
New Business
* POTA Weekend this weekend.
* Discussion on a format emergency calling frequency. Many felt that the 147.120 repeater is the best choice, backed up by the 146.67.
* Mark is not going to run for VP next year. We need someone willing to fill Mark’s shoes. VP responsibilities include:
4 Filling in when the president is absent.
4 Obtaining the chamber key.
4 Organizing monthly presentations.
In further discussion on new blood in the leadership, someone said to our president that he isn’t very professional. I recommend if you feel that way, get involved and run for an opening, and soon enough you can be running the club, if elected.
NCS
* 10/21: WØRHP
* 10/28: KAØNES
* 11/4: NØFXG

2002 Meeting Adjournment, Scott/Phil, passed.
Our next meeting is November 11.

Jerome Kahn, ACØRL, secretary-treasurer

Minutes: September 9, 2025

Minutes: September 9, 2025

1900 Meeting called to order

Announcements
* Ken and Jeff Gamber are in Washington, DC. Ken is the recipient of an Honor Flight!
Housekeeping
* August minutes read, Jake/Todd motion, passed.
* Treasurer’s report read, Phil/Todd motion, passed.
* Repeater trustee report, little activity on the .67.
Old Business
* QSO Party: Check for $328.88 to Jerome Kahn for reimbursements for portable restroom and food. Many thanks to the 14 members and guests that operated making this the most successful event yet:
4KAØNES John O’Connor
4KCØRWI Jeff Roberson
4KFØVAH Marc Grygier
4KFØBZM Mark Rankin
4KBØSQL Charles Tucker
4KFØKRY Dan Spears
4NØUNI Todd Wilson
4KEØBWJ Gina Long
4KØYBV Ken Gamber
4ACØRL Jerome Kahn
4KIØKG Nate Reynolds
4ACØMO Joseph Kelber
And future hams Zoe McHenry and Jonah Cornish.
New Business
* Christmas Party: This will be at 6 p.m., December 9, in Rice Park. Carriage Crossing to cater, service for 25 or $400. Motion by Jake/Todd, passed.
* Hamfests:
4Enid, OK, Sept. 20
4Victoria, KS, Sept. 27
4Wichita, Oct. 4.
NCS
* Sept. 19: NØUNI
* Sept. 23: KAØNES
* Sept. 30: KFØBZM
* Oct. 7: ACØRL
During check-ins, you will be required to check in with your call sign and CB handle; CB slang will be expected, or you will be told to “Go 10-7!”

1953     Meeting adjourned

Minutes: August 12, 2025

Minutes: August 12, 2025

1900 Meeting called to order

New Faces
* Mathew Wineland, ADØQP
* Marc Grygier, KFØVAH
* Eric Hanson, KFØQFH
Introductions were made.
Announcements
* Upcoming KS QSO Party August 30/31
* CERT meeting Thursday. All are welcome. The meeting at 7 p.m. in the Hutchinson Law Enforcement Office, next to the Reno County Courthouse. Be there early to get inside, unless you have open arrest warrants.
July Minutes
Phil/Dan – motion, passed
Treasurer’s report
Current checking balance is $3,638.72. The CD is at $5,327.21. Jeff/Zack motion, passed.
Repeater Trustee
* 147.120 is nominal.
* 146.670: ACØRL has aligned another set of duplexer cans, and they have been installed in the recently restored cabinet. Installation of the new duplexer will be Wednesday morning 8/13 (see below).
Old Business
Our 2025 Hamfest was a success by any measure, no injuries, hurt feelings, just fun! The club netted $616 to the general fund. The only complaint was that we did not hold a raffle. Since the club is not a 501(C)(3) charitable organization, we cannot legally raffle anything. Two fellows passed their tech exams at the hamfest.
New Business
The Kansas QSO Party will be held at ACØRL’s QTH, 1824 Nickerson Blvd., Hutchinson. Operating hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. August 30, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. August 30. Motion was made to rent a porta-potty for the QSO party, Joe/Phil moved and passed (so to speak).
NCS
* 8/19: WØZC
* 8/26: KAØNES
* 9/2: ACØMO

2001 meeting adjourned.

Addendum
This morning (August 13), KBØSQL, ACØMO, KFØBZM, and ACØRL went out to the Partridge repeater site and installed the new duplexer. The 146.670 (103.5 tone) repeater is up and completed.

Sights of Hamfest ’25

Sights of Hamfest ’25

Thanks to everyone who helped make Hamfest ’25 a success! Club members, vendors, visitors … everyone did a great job. We’ll look forward to doing it all again next year. Meanwhile, reminisce a little with these photos.

 

 

 

 

Minutes: July 8, 2025

Minutes: July 8, 2025

1900 Meeting called to order

Guests
* KEØVHD Patrick
* KFØTXG Scott
Both have signed up and paid their dues. Welcome, new members.
Announcements/Reports
* Minutes, Todd/John – Passed
* Treasurer’s report, Todd/Tom – Passed
* Repeater Trustee: .12 machine nominal. .67 machine: Repeater duplexer cabinet was rescued from Bontragers and taken to Bell Enterprises in South Hutchinson. The bottom of the cabinet is in bad shape. We are going to proceed with sand blasting. Whatever holes or missing metal exist we can replace, then we will powder coat it. The duplexers themselves can be placed back into service, and we will do that next week.
Hamfest Committee
Zack reported that there was a disconnect between various departments at the college. No word on insurance requirements. The hamfest is still a go. We will have a dinner meeting August 5, the Tuesday prior to the hamfest.
Old Business
We discussed the Field Day event; the good, the bad, and the ugly.
New Business
* New EOC is scheduled to be completed November 1.
* We need to fabricate some wood bases for the mad cow. They need to be 4 inches thick and 3 foot square
* We need more members of this group to be more involved and join CERT.
50/50 aka Crooked Raffle
Joe ACØMO won $5 and the remaining $5 goes to the club.
NCS
* July 15 WØRHP
* July 22 ACØMO
* July 29 KAØNES
* August 5 KFØBZM

2000 Meeting adjourned