[nrv-hams] Minutes for March Meeting

[Lener, Edward]

Below are the minutes for our March club meeting. Thanks to Christopher Peters for taking notes. Please let me know if any additions or corrections are needed.

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Ed, AK4IS

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Minutes
3/23/2026

New River Valley Amateur Radio Club

Meeting called to order at 7:00 PM

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

Reports
Secretary’s Report – Cam Coble for Edward Lener
The February meeting minutes were sent to the club reflector on 3/22. No corrections or additions were received.

Treasurer’s Report – Steve Allen
Club finances are in good shape. Renewals for 2026 are going strong, now at 41 dues paying memberships.

WinLink Update – Danny Wylam
Both stations are working.

Repeater Update – Mike Herring
No news on the repeaters. Cam reported that the output tone on the Cloyd’s Mountain was changed by Roy Wall, W4DFD

Club Donation Acknowledgements
See club website for latest details.

Club Calendar

  *   March 23 – Regular Club Meeting
  *   April 27 – Regular Club Meeting
  *   May 25 – Regular Club Meeting
  *   May 30 – Audie Murphy Special Event
  *   June 6th – D-Day Memorial Special Event
  *   June 27-28 – ARRL Field Day


Old Business

None

New Business

Pete Burkey, W3WEQ Silent Key
Christopher Peters reported on plans for Pete’s radio equipment as part of his estate.

Silent Key page for website – Rick Armstrong
Working on finding obituary links for SK club members.

Jim Marchant estate – Cam Coble
Club will sell his equipment at fixed prices.

New Member Application for Craig Mosley, KB4RU
Members approved his membership.

Steve reported that a fake state corporation commission filing was sent to the club.

Blings n Things – “Tiny but Mighty: Radios That Fit in Your Pocket” – members shared handhelds, QRP rigs, and other ultra-portable gear.

Meeting adjourned at 8:15 PM

There were a total of 15 attendees (9 in person, 6 online)

Next Meeting April 27th.