Christmas party

Guest: John Brady, NØBJJ.
Announcements
* Jerry will have a three-element beam, rotor, and tower available early next year for free.
* Red Cross will be holding a CPR and First Aid class early in 2025. The cost is $25 for each class or $45 for both. CERT members’ fees will be paid by Reno County Emergency Management.
Reports
* October minutes read. Scott/Joe motion, passed.
* Treasurer’s report. John/Scott motion, passed.
* A question was brought to the president from a former member as to why we charged for admission at the hamfest. We have to pay over $200 for event insurance. We have to provide a door prize. We have to be frugal; we have money in the bank, but we must be able to replace any of the repeater equipment, radios, tower, antenna, heliax, duplexer, etc. We fund Little River school ham class.
* Repeater Trustee report and DMR discussion: infrastructure, power, tower, antenna, heliax, duplexer, Internet access, repeater.
Old Business
* Christmas Party will be at 6 p.m. December 10 in the Rice Park Community Building. Bring a side dish. No fees, except for KAØNES. 😊
* 20V-2 Article Part 1 published in the Signal Magazine. Mentioned were Scott, NØFXG; Charles, KBØSQL; Mark, KFØBZM. Scott took the world-wide publicity with his usual humble attitude; we should hereafter refer to him as Sir Sherraden. (Editor’s note: Knights are referred to by their first name, so it would actually be Sir Scott.)
New Business
Elections for 2025 officers. Motion was made to stick with current slate. Joe/John motion, passed.
NCS
* Nov. 19: NØFXG
* Nov. 26: KAØNES
* Dec. 3: ACØRL
* Dec. 17: KAØNES
* Dec. 31: NØUNI
* Jan. 7: ACØMO
50/50
NØFXG Sir Scott won and donated back to us lowly peasants $9.

2015 Meeting adjourned. Joe/Todd motion, passed.

Minutes: October 8, 2024

October 9, 2024 Editor

1900 Meeting called to order by President Charles Tucker.

Announcements
* Bob Stone is in a critical care unit. For more details, please contact KBØSQL.
* We earned First Place in the Kansas QSO Party Club Category, besting second place by over 60,000 points. We earned over 152,000 points.
Reports
September minutes were read. Motion Phil/Todd, passed.
Treasurer’s report was read. Motion Joe/John, passed.
Repeater Trustee reported all repeaters nominal.
Committee Reports
* Hamfest ’25 discussion. The date will be August 9, 2025. We discussed prize ticket raffle, having guest speakers, and whether to try to be the ARRL State Convention.
* Christmas Party will be December 10. Carriage Crossing catering roast beef, turkey, ham, and mashed potatoes. Motion to budget $400, Todd/Mark, passed.
Old Business
* None.
New Business
* Field Day 2025 at the Kansas State Fairgrounds. Having a GOTA station and a cookout were discussed.
NCS
* 10/15 ACØMO
* 10/22 KAØNES
* 10/29 WØRHP
* 11/05 ACØRL
50/50
* Ken won, donated back to club, $7.
Motion to adjourn, Nancy.

Meeting adjourned 1941

Minutes: September 10, 2024

September 18, 2024 Editor

1900 Meeting called to order by Vice President Mark Rankin. We did not have a quorum, which requires 11 members present.
Announcements
* KS QSO Party, no word on our standing yet.
Minutes read and approved. Motion John/Larry, passed
Treasurer’s report read and approved. Motion Todd/Roger, passed
Repeater trustee – all ok
Committee Reports
* Hamfest committee:
We approved 8/9/2025 for the next hamfest. We discussed selling prize or raffle tickets, having guest speakers, and the possibility of hosting the State Convention. HCC approved our use or the Fire Training Facility for next year.
Old business
None.
New Business
* Christmas Party:
Carriage Crossing will cater meats only: turkey, roast beef, and chicken. Maybe 40 servings?
NCS
* 9/17: NØUNI
* 9/24: KAØNES
* 10/1: KBØSQL was volunteered in absentia. I think it’s near Topeka…
Motion to adjourn: Todd/John, passed.
1926 Meeting adjourned

Meeting: June 11, 2024

June 18, 2024 Bryon Cannon

1900 Called to order by President, KBØSQL.

Announcements
* VFW Sidewalk Sale, 4801 W. Douglas, Wichita, Saturday, June 15, setup at 6 a.m., ends 12?
* Field Day Site survey and meeting, Fairgrounds, 3:30 p.m. Monday, June 17. Details: Parking of Mad Cow on grass? Driving stakes? 811 and sprinkler locations. Electrical. Overnight camping.
* Very good turnout, so introductions were made.
* May 13th and April 9th minutes were read.
* Treasurer’s report read, Jake/Ron motion to accept, passed.
* Repeater trustee reports nominal operation of all club repeaters.
Hamfest Committee
Zack will present a table layout.
Old Business
Field Day checklist and discussion, see below.
New Business
* Christmas Party, December 10, Rice Park Community Building. Carriage Crossing will provide meats, a veggie, and potato dish. Membership is encouraged to bring pot-luck, desserts, veggies, etc.
NCS
* Jun 18: KBØSQL
* Jun 25: KAØNES
* July 2: WØRHP

50/50 KFØBZM won and donated to club, $15.

2011 Meeting adjourned.

Additional Field Day Notes

Will need a volunteer to copy the ARRL Bulletin the prior evening using PSK/RTTY.

Will need youth operators at our GOTA, Dan’s class?

Todd or Adam should visit to fulfill agency requirement.

Mad Cow will require full tank.

Field Day Band Plan

Time	SSB	CW/FT8	GOTA

Sat 1PM-8PM	20m	15M	10-6M
Sat 8PM – Midnite	40M	20M	All others
Sun Midnite – 8AM	80M	40M	All others
Sun 8AM – end	20M	15M	10-6M

Asset Worksheet

Existing Assets	Qty	Provider

Bandpass filters and jumpers	2	RCKARA
Multiband Antennas	3	RCKARA
RG8X 100+ foot rolls	3	RCKARA
Rope, various lengths		AC0RL
Banners	2	RCKARA
Power Strip	1	RCKARA

Needed Assets	QTY	Provider

Double Female barrel fittings	3
Tuners and coax jumpers	2	KF0BZM/AC0RL
Tent cover	?	?
Long 12/3 Extension cords	2	KF0BZM/AC0RL
Power Strips	?	KF0BZM/?
Media Relations		Gina
Political		Steve Garza
Duct/electrical tape	?	AC0RL/?
Caution tape	?	KB0SQL/?
Bug Zappers	2	AC0RL/?
Bug Spray	?	Everyone
SSB Radio	1	EOC
CW/FT8 Radio	1	AC0RL/?
Plastic folding tables	?	AC0RL/KF0BZM/?
Folding Chairs	8	AC0RL?
Lawn Chairs	?	everyone
Water proof Tarps with tiedowns or weights	?	Dean/?
Water		RCKARA
Snacks		Everyone
Ice Chests	3	Kb0SQL/?
Saturday Night Pizza		AC0RL
GOTA Station		Ron
Tools, hammers, etc		Everyone
LED Lights		KF0BZM/?
Fans	?	KB0ZIA/?
Food tent	1	?
ICE	?	N0UNI/?

Minutes: November 14, 2023

November 17, 2023 Editor

1700 Meeting called to order

Introductions of guests
Kyle, Kyler, and Keith Seck were present. Kyler is expressing interest in amateur radio.

Reports
Last month’s minutes read: motion by Phil and Bob, passed.
Treasurer’s report: motion by Zack and Joe, passed.
Repeater trustee reports all nominal.

Old Business
* Bob and Zack moved we form a hamfest committee for our August 10, 2024, hamfest. Motion carried. Bob and Zack are initial members of the committee.
* Christmas Party
The party will be at 6:30 p.m. December 12, at 44 Swarens, Rice Park. Members bring a pot-luck side dish or dessert. Carriage Crossing will provide meat and potatoes.

New business
* Current slate of officers for 2024 remain unchanged, again:
President: Charles
VP: Mark
Secy/Treas: Jerome
* Tuesday morning coffee venue change
We will be meeting at the Daybreak Café, 209 N. Walnut St., in the Amtrak train station. It opens at 6:30 a.m. We typically meet around 8 a.m. Of course, there are those of us that meet a little earlier, like 7ish. We typically leave around 9 a.m.

NCS Stations
* 11/21 WØZC
* 11/28 KAØNES
* 12/5 ACØMO

Program
Kyler brought some boat anchors that he purchased for show and tell.

19:58 Meeting adjourned.

Minutes: October 10, 2023

October 15, 2023 Editor

1902 Meeting called to order

Announcements
* December 16th Derby Radio Shack closing.
* Bob Stone will need assistance with his antenna install.
* September minutes read and accepted. Zack/Phil, passed.
* Treasurer’s report read, Clint/Larry, passed.
* Repeater trustee reports all nominal.
Old Business
* DX Engineering filters
New bandpass filters will not available. Refurbished filters are available for $400 each, Jerry ordered two, and we will be receiving a $638.70 refund. Should arrive October 12. Will announce a test of the filters.
* Christmas party
Last year we spent $322.50 for meat and potatoes. This year we will be ordering pulled pork, turkey, and a double helping of potatoes. Motion to spend $400 for food, Clint/Phil, passed. The party is December 14 in the Rice Park Shelter. There will no plate charge, just bring plenty of side items for pot luck.
* Because of the arrival of the bandpass filters, we purchased a DXCC-LB fan dipole antenna and 100 feet of RG8X from the Derby Radio Shack for $275.
* Armory
Topeka wants to charge us for future use of the facility. Some reimbursement for the cost of utilities? The local staff is not happy about this because they see our organization as a benefit to their mission. The Army accidentally doubled the $6 billion payment to Ukraine, accounting error?
* ARRL membership
The club promotes the membership to ARRL. ARRL no longer makes it easy for clubs to benefit when members renew or sign up via the club. ARRL, like the rest of us, is pinched financially.
* DMR repeater
No word.
* Scholarship
Mark will be canvasing the Reno County Schools. This is a $500 scholarship, but last year we had no takers.
New Business
* ACØRL will be doing a big cleanup of his shed and work area. Volunteers will be appreciated
* The Hutchinson Public Library will be hosting an Urban Legends event on the 26th. You must preregister to attend.
NCS
10/17 KBØSQL
10/24 KAØNES
10/31 ACØRL
11/07 WØRHP
* 50/50
KFØBZM won, and donated the $6 pot to the club

1958 Meeting adjourned, Phil/Charles.

Minutes: September 12, 2023

September 17, 2023 Editor

19:02 Meeting called to order

Announcements
* KAØNES’s brother passed away in Wisconsin.
* EOC wants to do a test of our capabilities to communicate during a trunking system failure. They are requesting 14+ local hams using HTs or mobiles position themselves throughout the county at predetermined locations, fire stations most likely. We are giving everyone a heads-up because we will need to have the folks available. We’ll let everyone know when the test is scheduled.

Reports
August Minutes read and accepted, Phil/Clint
Treasures report read and accepted, Joe/Larry
Repeater trustee reports all WØWR repeaters nominal.

Old Business
* KS QSO Party WØL
Thanks to all of the participants who made it a huge success. We really put WØWR on the state map as an active club that can get things done!
* Band-pass Filters
New shipping date of Feb 7, 2024, just in time for Field Day
* Club funds
We discussed taking a portion of the club funds and putting them into a high yield CD. We will choose a term and yield to maximize return. Motion to spend $5,000 for the CD by Larry/Roger was passed.
* Hamfest review
We spent a total of $363.08 between food and door prizes. We deposited $105 for refreshments and $327 for raffle and donations for a total of $432. We profited $7.97 from refreshments. We profited $60.95 from raffle and donations. The total gain was $68.92, which is not an outstanding financial gain, but we are gaining a reputation for holding a great hamfest.
Some of the takeaways:

We had a lot of food leftover.
Food did not generate revenues, either lower costs or charge more next year.
Need more door prizes, require vendors to provide a door prize, donations from other sources.
Stick to a schedule of what will be raffled and when.

The next hamfest will be August 10, 2024.

New business
* Motion to purchase a second antenna and required feed line by Clint/Joe, passed. It will be an Alpha Delta DXCC type, 120 feet RG8X. We will purchase is from the Derby Radio Shack, and we set a $350 budget.
* Armory cookies
To remain in their good graces, we should continue to give them cookies on occasion. No oatmeal raisin.
* Christmas Party
This will be at 6:30 p.m., December 12, at Rice Park. We will use Carriage Crossing to provide cooked meats. We will be charging a per-plate fee which will be determined by per-plate costs from Carriage Crossing. If a member brings a side dish or dessert, they will pay half price; if a member does not bring a side dish, they will pay the entire fee.
* DMR repeater
This repeater was struck by lightning a while back, and it needs some parts replaced. We have a good number of users on that repeater as it supports DMR, Fusion, and AP25. Motion to spend $150 to reimburse expenses on the DMR repeater repair by Mark/Clint. Passed
* ARRL membership renewal via the club
Have to ask Ron Cowan

NCS
9-19 ACØMO
9-26 KAØNES
10-3 KBØSQL

20:23 Meeting Adjourned

Christmas Party 2022

December 6, 2022 Editor

Our next regular club meeting, Tuesday, December 13, will be our Christmas party. The festivities will begin at 6 p.m. at Rice Park Pavilion.

The club will provide various meats from Carriage Crossing, Yoder. Everyone attending should bring plates, tableware, and food to share (e.g.: scalloped potatoes, a vegetable dish, a dessert).

We’re looking forward to seeing everyone there!

Minutes: November 8, 2022

November 12, 2022 Editor

1900 Meeting called to order at the Chamber of Commerce

Introductions of members and guests
Reports
* Reminder of the Christmas Party at 6 p.m. December 13th at Rice Park Pavilion
* Reading of October minutes
* Enid Hamfest was a total flop. Poor attendance all around. High entry fees were probably the reason.
* Treasurer’s report, current balance $6,976.64, and about $3,000 more coming.
* Repeater report, all nominal
Old Business
Report from those that manned the booth at the Reno County Ignite show. Much interest was shown by attendees
New Business
Brief discussion on how to best park the excess money we have accumulated:
* CD’s
* Savings Bonds type I
* Other investments?
Treasurer is soliciting ideas from the membership. A decision will be made by the membership early next year.

There is a building and large tower on 82nd and Hendricks that looks like a great club house. It is currently unused. If anyone has information regarding this facility, please let us know.
Elections
The existing slate of officers were retained again:
* Pres: Charles Tucker
* VP: Mark Rankin
* Sc/Tr: Jerome Kahn
NCS
Nov. 15: NØUNI
Nov. 22: KAØNES
Nov. 29: ACØMO
Dec. 6: WØRHP

50/50 winner was our VP; he donated back to the club $8 total.

1959 Meeting adjourned on a motion KAØNES.

MINUTES: October 11, 2022

October 12, 2022 Editor