[nrv-hams] May Meeting Minutes

[Lener, Edward]

Below are the minutes from our last meeting in May (there was no June meeting because of Field Day).

Ed, AK4IS

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Minutes
5/26/2025

New River Valley Amateur Radio Club
Meeting held at the Blacksburg Fire Station #3

Meeting called to order at 7:05 PM

Welcome from Cam Coble, President
Introduction of officers
Check-in of members

Reports
Secretary’s Report – Edward Lener
The April meeting minutes were sent to the club reflector on 5/24. No corrections or additions were received.

Treasurer’s Report – Steve Allen
Club finances in good shape. Equipment insurance and the state corporation fee have both now been paid. Still need to make a $100 donation to the Blacksburg Fire Dept for use of the space.

WinLink Update – Danny Wylam
Computer on Brush Mountain needed to be rebooted twice. Both tested and working OK.

Repeater Update – Mike Herring
Roy put another filter on, did not help. Still need to do something about the circulator.

Club Donation Acknowledgements
Rick Barrows – Field Day Expenses

Club Calendar

  *   May 31 – Audie Murphy Special Event
  *   June 6th – D-Day Special Event
  *   June 28-29 – Field Day
  *   November 11 – Veteran’s Day Special Event
  *   TBD - Foxhunts


Old Business

Audie Murphy Special Event Planning – Danny Wylam
Plan to go up the mountain at 9:00 AM to setup and be on the air starting at 10:00 AM.  There will be 3 stations operating. A reminder that there are no facilities at the site.  Call sign W2A. Bringing canopy to cover equipment as forecast is for rain.

D-Day Special Event Planning – Danny Wylam
The memorial opens at 9:00 AM. Admission is free until noon. Will have 3 stations. Want to get one on the air early to try to contact France. Ceremony runs 11:00 to Noon so will not be on the air during that time. Will resume operations and plan to continue till 3:00 PM. Food trucks and public restrooms are available on site.


New Business
Field Day Planning – Cam Coble
Everything will be at Randolph Park. Will operate 3 stations and setup much like last year but may not need a generator this time since there now should be power at the site.  This will reduce expenses. Several club members offered to bring food of various kinds.  Equipment is all ready to go. Thanks to purchases in recent years everything needed is club owned. Cam will sent out emails with final details.

New Quadplexer for club use – Mike Herring made a motion, Kay Craigie seconded. Approved purchase up to $550 with all in favor.

Training during nets - How are we doing? – Cam Coble
Seems to be going well. Not generating much discussion on the net but have heard some positive comments


Blings n Things – “Ham Universe: Satellites Made Simple” – Cam demonstrated how to work amateur satellites and track their orbits

Reminder that the 13 Colonies special event is first week in July.

Reminder no June meeting because of Field Day.


Meeting adjourned at 8:00 PM

There were a total of 12 attendees (10 in person, 2 online)