[nrv-hams] Minutes of July Meeting

[John Morehead]

I am leaving for WV early Tuesday morning so I will most likely miss the meeting. Have a great one!
John
Ko4oue
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> On Aug 23, 2026, at 10:07 PM, Lener, Edward via nrv-hams <nrv-hams at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
> 
> Alvin,
> Tomorrow night at 7:00 PM. I just sent an agenda out. Hope to see you there.
> 
> Meetings are held the 4th Monday of the month. No meetings in June (because of Field Day) and December (Christmas).
> 
> There is also a calendar on the club web site that shows meetings and other club activities. - https://www.n4nrv.org/calendar/
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> 
>  *
> Ed, AK4IS
> 
> ________________________________
> From: Alvin P. Schmitt <schmitt.alvin at gmail.com>
> Sent: Sunday, August 23, 2026 9:54 PM
> To: Lener, Edward <lener at vt.edu>; NRV-Hams: A mailing list for members of the New River Valley (VA) Amateur Radio Club. <nrv-hams at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Re: [nrv-hams] Minutes of July Meeting
> 
> when is the next metting
> 
> On Sun, Aug 23, 2026 at 9:41 PM Lener, Edward via nrv-hams <nrv-hams at mailman.qth.net<mailto:nrv-hams at mailman.qth.net>> wrote:
> Below are the minutes for our July club meeting. Please let me know if any additions or corrections are needed.
> 
> 73
> 
> Ed, AK4IS
> 
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> Minutes
> 7/27/2026
> 
> New River Valley Amateur Radio Club
> 
> 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 May meeting minutes were sent to the club reflector on 7/26. No corrections or additions were received. There was no club meeting in June due to Field Day.
> 
> Treasurer’s Report – Steve Allen
> Club finances are in good shape. Auction of Jim Marchant’s equipment is nearly done. Anticipate a portion of the proceeds to be donated to the club.
> 
> WinLink Update – Danny Wylam
> Both stations are currently down.
> 
> Repeater Update –Mike Herring
> Brush Mountain – will need to get our stuff off of the tower.
> 
> Club Donation Acknowledgements
> Kay Craigge - $15 at Field Day
> Rick Barrow - $100
> See club website for more on donations
> 
> Club Calendar
> 
>  *   August 24 – Regular Club Meeting
>  *   September 28 – Regular Club Meeting
>  *   October 26 – Regular Club Meeting
> 
> 
> Old Business
> 
> None
> 
> New Business
> 
> Guest Speaker – Michael Aimone, WA8AHZ
> Talked about the state of the hobby and ARRL as part of a listening tour.
> 
> Equipment Update – Cam Coble
> Got a split diplexer instead of a quadplexer as originally planned. The screen died on the FT-710. Radio is out of warranty, shipped it to California for a quote.
> 
> Report on Audie Murphy and D-Day Memorial Special Events – Danny Wylam
> Had great weather for both ends but band conditions were poor. Made 29 phone contacts at Audie Murphy event but only 10 at the D-Day Memorial.
> 
> 
> ARRL Field Day – Cam Coble
> Held at Randolph Park. Had 17 logged visitors and 12 operators. Christopher Peters, K4HZ led an educational event on mobile communications. Full report will be posted on club website.
> 
> 
> Blings n Things – – “Feedline Follies: Coax, Connectors, and Confusion” – Members showed different coax types, adapters, and common mistakes that cause RF headaches.
> 
> Meeting adjourned at 9:10 PM
> 
> There were a total of 14 attendees (12 in person, 2 online)
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