TAOS AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
On-Air Meeting Minutes: September 9, 2020
The meeting was called to order on the air at 6:00 PM by President Mike Kittredge NM5MK.
Brian made a motion to approve the August minutes, 2nd by Tim, unanimously approved were approved.
President’s report:
Mike thanked the mountain crews for all their work in setting up repeaters and maintenance at San Antonio and Picuris Mountains. We currently have 8 DMR users.
Tim Henson announced 2 new members who tested W5YI:
Phil Hall our newest Tech and Wayne Rivali our newest general. Congrats guys!
Next testing date is 11/14/2020, ARRL sanctioned, with 2 people tentatively scheduled. Anyone with extra handhelds they wish to share, give them to Tim who will gift them to new members who pass their test. Let’s get ‘em on the air!
Treasurers Report: $2, 929.53 as of 9/8/2020.
New Business: We will need 1 more mountain trip before the snow flies to link Picuris to Pajarito. Details to follow. Tim thought the shack on SAM needs a new roof and a coat of paint for walls and door.
Brian told us the cost to replace the aging SAM repeater would be about $1,100 for a good unit. Three members offered to chip in $100 towards that purchase so as not to deplete our operating account. Anyone else willing to pitch in is definitely welcome. Tax deductible…
KF54KU told us the DSAR setup on SAM has a regular international net that is pretty cool. He is willing to assist anyone with setup and navigation
Tim Henson made a motion to adjourn at 6:30PM , 2nd by Johnny MacArthur. Unanimous approval by no objections.