Volume XXII, Issue 1 Editor: Thomas Price; KC2PSC January 2015 The January club meeting will be held in the Senior Day Care Center on the Second Floor December 11, 2014 Executive Board Meeting Minutes The executive board meeting chaired by Telewave cans to replace the Scott AC2FV started at 6:30 with Roger current club cans. The board W2GLE, Peter AA2VG, Donald AB2BN, decided to place new cans in the Steve N2PQJ, Bob AC2AZ, Rich 2015 budget but any final decision W2TMA, Thomas KC2PSC, Neil and purchase will be made only KC2TAF and John KN2GSP in after the repeater committee comes attendance. up with final recommendations. The antenna status of the repeater Rich W2TMA was officially was reviewed. We are using the installed in the vacant board tower top 2 meter antenna for position (Peter AA2VG moved to transmission and the lower 440 secretary) antenna for reception. Thomas KC2PSC was given the Peter AA2VG discussed the position of club QSL manager and progress that has occurred regarding will be sending in our field day logs the club tax status. An accountant (W2LRC) to LOTW has been retained. A long discussion took place The process to update the Bylaws regarding the 147.210 repeater. was discussed and agreed upon. Several members Bob AC2AZ and Bruno KC2ESI discussed new December 13, 2014 General Meeting. Minutes The meeting was chaired by Scott AC2FV The treasurer Roger W2GLE gave and started at 7:30. After the Pledge of the treasurers report. Allegiance the meeting was started with Thomas KC2PSE discussed QSX every member introducing themselves. publication and requested articles. Thomas has also put together a January 2015 1
tentative presentation schedule for our monthly meetings. ARES/RACES Steve N2PQJ discussed the excellent participation on the nets and encouraged all members to consider participating in the nets. We welcomed a new member Jill KD2CHE. Rich W2TMA discussed the upcoming VE sessions. Howard KC2OJO and Fred K2LDC discussed attendance at night timers and day timers. Peter AA2VG mentioned that Field Day planning will start up in January. Scott AC2FV discussed his experience with Operation Santa at JFK airport. He had a wonderful time. His pointed out that Amateur operators are needed at similar events. Our participation in these events advances amateur radio as an important public service. Members were reminded about Ham Radio University taking place on January 4th The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 and the annual Holiday Party was begun. All members enjoyed the camaraderie and the food. The $5 donation per person for the food and drink was welcomed by all. January 2015 2
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Yahoo Group Please join the ClubsYahoo group. Not a member already send an e-mail to the following address: larkfieldarc-subscribe@yahoogroups.com ARES/RACES NET Sunday 0900 New York State RACES 3993.5 LSB Monday 1900 Huntington 147.210 Monday 1930 Smithtown 145.430 Monday 1930 Southampton 147.195 Monday 2000 Nassau County ARES RACES 443.525 Monday 2000 Easthampton 145.270 Monday 2015 Babylon 146.685 Monday 2030 Brookhaven 145.210 Monday 2100 Suffolk County RACES 145.330 OPERATING CALENDAR Event/Contest Start Date End Date link www.arrl.org/straightkey-night Straight Key Night January 1 0000Z January 1 2359Z www.arrl.org/contests RTTY Roundup January 3 1800Z January 4 2400Z January VHF Contest January 24 1900Z January 26 0359Z www.arrl.org/contests North American QSO PartJanuary 17 1800Z January 18 0559Z ncjweb.com Source: ARRL January 2015 5
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The Larkfield Amateur Radio Club Affiliated with American Radio Relay League Officers (one year terms) President Scott Conover AC2FV (2015) Vice Fresident Neil Harris KC2TAF(2015) Secretary Peter Deluca AA2VG (2015) Treasurer Roger Rapp W2GLE (2015) General Directors (two year terms) Thomas Price Jonathan Schwartz John Marinos Steve Hines Bob Benward Rich Florio KC2PSC (2014-2015) KC2PBE (2014-2015) KN2GSP (2015-2016) N2PQJ (2015-2016) AC2AZ (2015-2016) W2TMA (2014-2015) WA2PNU Station Trustee Roger Rapp W2GLE WR2ABA Station Trustee Roger Rapp W2GLE W2LRC Station Trustee Roger Rapp W2GLE Members of the Larkfield Amateur Radio Club are invited to use the W2RGM Dix Hills Repeater System: 147.075 MHz out/147.675 MHz in 4z/136.5 Hz PL 70 centimeters 448.500 MHz out/ 443.500 in 2a/114.8 Hz PL THE LARKFIELD AMATEUR RADIO CLUB OPERATES: WR2ABA HUNTINGTON REPEATER 147.210 MHz out/147.810 MHz in 4z/136.5 Hz PL W2LRC HAUPPAUGE REPEATER 145.430 MHz out/144.830 MHz in 4z/136.5 Hz PL W2LRC HUNTINGTON APRS 144.390 MHz In/Out USA EASTNET FLEXNET NETWORK WA2PNU (0-15) Nodes 145.070 MHz WA2PNU (-4) Node 145.070 MHz (BBS) The Larkfield Amateur Radio Club wishes to thank Bruno KC2ESI, Jack K2JX, Joe N2QPD, Artie KC2JFU, Bob AC2AZ and Richard WA2WNY for their dedication and efforts in maintaining the Club s repeaters and our packet and APRS stations. Their collective efforts and donations of equipment along with the overview of Roger W2GLE and Chuck N2JIY have kept us on the air. Still to go, another 440 MHz repeater and adding IRLP or Echolink to one of our repeaters. We need volunteers for this new work. General Meetings 7:30 PM January 8, 2015 February 19, 2015 March 12, 2015 Board Meetings 6:30 PM January 8, 2015 February 19, 2015 March 12, 2015 GOOD AND WELFARE Attention members: Our Good and Welfare Chairperson is Helene Lazarus (XYL of Arnie N2PLS). Please inform her (499-2837) of news about club members so she may make submissions to this publication. January 2015 7
2014 DUES SCHEDULE Regular Membership: $35.00 Members Age 65 or older: $25.00 Members Age 17 or less: $25.00 Disabled Members: $25.00 Living Outside Club s Operating Sphere: $15.00 Pay by PayPal at larkfield.org Make your check payable to: LARC And Mail to: Larkfield Amateur Radio Club Inc. PO Box 1450 Huntington, NY 11743 Add $10.00 if you want QSX via U.S. Mail VE SESSION SATURDAY February 14th HUNTINGTON TOWN HALL 100 MAIN ST., ROOM 114 WALK-Ins WELCOME The next Executive Board and General meetings will be on Thursday, January 8th at 6:30PM and 7:30PM, respectively. You can submit articles or photos for publication by e-mail at: Team Liaison is Rich W2TMA. Contact is Stan larkfieldqsx@gmail.com N2YKT. Fee is $15. All elements will be offered and exams start at 9:00AM. You must have 2 forms of ID, one of which includes a photo. If upgrading, bring an original and a copy of your license and an original of any CSCEs. Larkfield Amateur Radio Club, Inc. Post Office Box 1450 Huntington, NY 11743 January 2015 8