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[JOSEPH EBAUGH]

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Subject: November Minutes
Date: Tue, 12 Nov 2002 21:24:33 -0500
From: JOSEPH EBAUGH <jebaugh@carr.org>
To: CCARC MEMBERS <k3pzn-list@mailman.qth.net>, BOARD 
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Hello from here;

Enclosed you will find the minutes of the CCARC Nov 11th meeting, 
corrections to me ASAP if you will please, thanks and 73

Joe, N3YIM

CARROLL COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Minutes


The Carroll County Amateur Radio Club met on the 11th of November 2002 
at the Fire Training Center.

President Beckman called the meeting to order at 1928 and had members 
and guests introduce themselves.

There were 24 members and 5 guests present; it was bring a non-ham to 
the club night and there were only 2 non-hams in attendance.

Jamie Krichinsky, our guest, volunteered to sell 50-50 tickets, the 
brown bag surprise was won by Jerry N3GQK, a Motorola watt meter.

Steve N3SB made several announcements, those pertained to our Field Day 
score, we were 2d in the Nation as a 7A operation with a score of 
10,634; our participation in the scouts JOTA in October; the up coming 
Holiday Dinner on December 8th; that Tom Abernathy will give a 
presentation to the club at the January 2003 meeting; the club station 
will be open for the CQ WW SSB PHONE contest this weekend, featuring 
good food and friendship and the opportunity to learn all about the club 
station and its equipment; there is an antenna party this Saturday if 
you can help; and that December is CCARC QSO Party Month (see rules in 
Jul-Sep Newswaves).

Ralph N3KZS, gave a very detailed presentation of the IRLP (Internet 
Radio Link Protocol) system, he has the system up and running on the 
146.895 machine, in order to enter the system, go to his machine ask for 
a control operator assist, tell them the node you wish to talk to or ask 
which nodes are up, and make your contacts, thanks Ralph for the fine 
presentation. (Copy of the node locations is attached to the official 
copy of these minutes)

Secretary Report  Joe N3YIM, reported three items of old business, 1) 
the Board motioned to increase the Holiday Dinner budget from 300 to 600 
hundred dollars; 2) the Board nominated N3WM for election to Life 
membership status; 3) we need to set the price for the Holiday Dinner. 
Also he has in hand the approval to use Freedom Park in Sykesville for 
Field Day 2003. There are a few extra copies of Newswaves available 
for the taking. He read two letters from Hamfest door prize winners, 
John Hartman, Baltimore Md, who won the ARRL Antenna Book, and he made a 
contribution of $10 to off set postage costs and from Ben Zartos, 
Wrightsville Pa, who won the MFJ Speaker, both copies are attached to 
the Official copy of these minutes. Motioned by Clint W3ARS, seconded by 
Keith KB3HHK voted and passed.

Treasurers Report  Bill N3WM gave the Treasurers report, he reported 
that the Hamfest came in under budget and that our income was well over 
our budget estimate, a copy of the report is attached to the Official 
copy of these minutes. Motioned by Jerry N3GQK, seconded by Mike N3VGB 
voted and passed.

Board of Directors  John AK3Z, reports that the Board met on October 
23d at the QTH of N3YIM, there was much discussion on Hamfest items; 
established a Ham of the Year Award with no recipient named as yet and 
the Station committee concerns received from members.

The Board motion to increase the Holiday Dinner budget from 300 to 600 
dollars was voted and passed, with the price to remain the same as last 
year at 5$ for members and 15$ for guests. The other Board motion to 
elect N3WM to life membership will be voted upon at the January 2003 
regular club meeting.

ARES/RACES  Phil KE3FL can take ARES/RACES pictures tonight, these 
pictures are in addition to those taken for the club badges.

Publications  Joe N3YIM reports that the next edition of Newswaves 
will be printed in early January 2003, he ask anyone having input for 
the letter please send so as not to arrive later than the middle of 
December, he asked Clint W3ARS for information on his training classes, 
and Mike N3VOP for input about the Club Station at the Hamfest.

Training and Education  Clint W3ARS reports his weekend classes are 
progressing nicely, Joe KB3DSR has contacted the National Weather 
Service to establish a Skywarn Basic I class in January 2003, either on 
the 6th or 7th if the classroom at the FTC is available, individuals who 
can attend must notify Joe and select their best date to attend.

Hamfest  Steve N3SB reported that the Hamfest was very successful, more 
help is needed to set-up and work the Hamfest, we also need to try 
acquiring more vendors, our Hamfest is growing which is not typical of 
others in the immediate area, we must not let this good fortune slip 
from our grasp; he handed out several certificates to those who worked 
the Hamfest. Joe N3YIM reports that the AG center has been reserved for 
October 26th 2003, but we will not rent Medford Hall as it has been 
rented and not used for the past two years, arrangements will be worked 
out with AG center staff if it is needed later.

Station Committee  John AK3Z gave his report as follows, the committee 
met last week, after a review of the stations equipment and evaluation 
of what is needed in the station to accomplish the mission it was felt 
that we need to purchase the following items, boom sets and headphones 
for all radios; a straight key and paddles for CW; filters for the 
TS-850 and other some other filter requirements; and up grade to better 
computers (2), in the end the committee made the motion that the Station 
Committee budget be increased by $1500 to make these purchases. Mike 
N3VOP questioned why the improvements were being made to HF capability 
only, and why hadnt thought been given to up grading the VHF/UHF as 
well, Johns response was that the committee thought the HF side was the 
most important at this time. There was discussion about our assets if 
the increase was approved, the Treasurer reported we could handle the 
request and still be in good shape financially. Clint W3ARS stated that 
while we had the assets why not improve both the HF and VHF/UHF 
capabilities, we have the assets and what are we saving them for, Tony 
AF3AK also stated that the ARES/RACES requirements should be addressed 
and John AK3Z agreed with both statements, with that a complete concise 
plan to upgrade the HF, VHF/UHF and computers will be formulated and 
submitted for approval, and John withdrew has motion. The station will 
be open for member use more often very soon, this weekend the 
sweepstakes will be hosted from the station from 4PM Saturday until 10PM 
Sunday, but we can only participate for a total of 24 hours. Doug N5LBJ 
has agreed to handle computer requirements and upgrades and Bart N0NYY 
is to work on the tower plate. Mike N3VOP will head up the next UHF/VHF 
contest at the club station.

Refreshments were served, there being no further business the meeting 
adjourned at 2132.

SUBMITTED;

Joe Ebaugh, N3YIM
Secretary