[nrv-hams] Minutes of April Meeting

[Lener, Edward]

Below are the minutes for our April club meeting. Please let me know if any additions or corrections are needed.

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Ed, AK4IS

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Minutes
4/27/2026

New River Valley Amateur Radio Club

Sale in parking lot of items from the Jim Marchant N6QDO (SK) Estate.

Meeting called to order at 7:10 PM

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

Reports
Secretary’s Report – Edward Lener
The February meeting minutes were sent to the club reflector on 4/25. No corrections or additions were received.

Treasurer’s Report – Christopher Peters for Steve Allen
Club finances are in good shape. Cam has prepared an updated list for equipment insurance.

WinLink Update – Danny Wylam
Both stations are working.

Repeater Update – Mike Herring
Able to correctly set the clocks. Brush Mountain will go down while doing maintenance. Cam and Christopher will meet with the owners.

Club Donation Acknowledgements
See club website for latest details.

Club Calendar

  *   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
  *   July 27 – Regular Club Meeting


Old Business

None

New Business

Guest Speakers from Carilion

  *   F M Hite, KI4LH
  *   Philip Prescott, Senior Director of Environment of Care and Safety at Carilion Clinic
  *   Joe Coyle, Director of Emergency Management and Safety at Carilion Clinic
  *   Tammy Turpin, Emergency Management and Safety Manager at New River and Giles Carilion Clinics


Equipment from the Estate of Pete Burkey – Christopher Peters
Auction of FTM-6000 radio. Bill Turner was the winner at $90. Payment is due to Steve Allen.


Blings n Things – “Ham Radio MacGyver: Fixes with Duct Tape and Hope” – Members shared field repairs, improvised parts, and stories of making things work.

Meeting adjourned at 9:00 PM

There were a total of 20 attendees (18 in person, 2 online)

Next Meeting May 25th.