[FADCA] Meeting Minutes - Melbourne Hamfest 2002

[russ]

Thanks for the minutes.

Russ

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Subject: [FADCA] Meeting Minutes - Melbourne Hamfest 2002


> Deltona
> Thursday Sept 19 0650EST
> 
> MINUTES OF FADCA MEETING SEPTEMBER 14, 2002 - MELBOURNE HAMFEST 
> 
> Officers and Directors in attendance: 
> 
>     President Bill Sinbine, N4XEO
>     Vice President Douglas G. Welcker, WB4KGY
>     Secretary-Treasurer L. E. 'bud' Thompson, N0IA 
>     Web Page Manager Free Crosby, W1NPR 
> 
> Others: 
> 
>     Dave Armbrust AE4MR W.C.F. Section Manager
>     Dave Calder N4ZKF
>     Dennis Griffin W4DG    
>     Bob Harrison N4WFH    
>     Paul Touth NA4AR W.C.F. Section Emergency Coordinator 
> 
> NA4AR reported the ARRL has indicated that it is important that 
> field organizations embrace the use of digital modes in their 
> emergency plans.  His purpose for attending the meeting was to 
> enlist help to (re) build the packet network in the Tampa area, 
> thus insuring coverage in the West Central Florida Section as 
> well as linking with the rest of the statewide Layered Packet 
> Network. 
> 
> A general discussion of the Layered Packet Network included: 
> 
>     The merits of the network for tactical use within local areas 
>       (LANs) and transfer of data files among served agencies in 
>       different LANs    
>     Bridging the Last Mile
>     Use of radio-to-internet e-mail links
>     Security of data 
> 
> Short-term needs for the system and operations include:
> 
>     Closing the gap between Orlando and Melbourne along the East 
>       Coast    
>     Refurbishing existing switches in the West Central Florida 
>       Section 
>     Establishing sites/switches for a cross-state link between 
>       Orlando and Tampa    
>     Education and training    
>     Letter of appreciation/intent to network sponsors from the 
>       ARRL and other organizations. 
> 
> Long-term concepts were mentioned:
> 
>     Hi-speed (greater than 9.6kb) links
>     Digitized voice 
> 
> Dave, N4ZKF indicated he might be of assistance in obtaining sites. 
>  After a short discussion it was determined that moving the Orlando 
> switch to a site near St. Cloud should bridge the gap between 
> Orlando and Melbourne, as well as be sufficient as the East Coast 
> end of the east-west trunk across Central Florida.  He indicated 
> a site about 35 miles west of St. Cloud would make a first hop 
> toward Tampa. 
> 
> W4DG reported that space could be made on the "Big Stick" to carry 
> the cross-state trunk on into Tampa.  He also has several VHF 
> Mitrek radios that can be used for LANs. 
> 
> Through the FADCA data base and help from Chuck Hast, KP4DJT, 
> the District 4 Director, an inventory/status of all existing switches 
> in the Tampa - St. Petersburg area will be developed.  Recommendations 
> for refurbishing and adding switches will be made.  
> 
> Several FADCA members can provide training sessions for clubs/groups. 
> 
> NA4AR invited FADCA representatives to attend an organizational 
> meeting in Bradenton on October 5, and requested a presentation 
> at the Florida State Convention - December 7 and 8 at the Manatee 
> Co. Civic Center in Palmetto 
> 
> All interested will join the FADCA e-mal list so we can keep in 
> touch and work toward reading from the same page.  NA4AR will 
> provide an e-mail summarizing the needs in his Section. 
> 
> FADCA will prepare a letter of appreciation/intent that can be 
> sent to companies/groups to enlist their continued support. 
> 
> Note: There was no quorum established, so no official business 
> was conducted. 
> 
> L. E. 'bud' Thompson N0IA 
> FADCA Secretary-Treasurer
> 
> 
> 
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