[Pcraces] Stuff

[Bob]

I am more flexible on the meeting day then everyone else, Brandon so
whenever it is possibler for Mark, Marty, Eric and you to make it set it for
that day. ok

Bob K9CX

Brandon Grindle wrote:

> Hello all!
>
>         Wanted to drop a line and update everyone on the list on a
> couple of items.
>
>         1.  The HF antenna is broken.  Hoping maybe that this weekend
> Bill and Eric may have time to pull it down so we can assess the damages
> and get repairs stuff on the way.  I have monofilament 50lb fishing line
> to guy it with when it goes back up.  Also for a small pass the hat we
> can purchase a DX Engineering base plate for our HF antenna that will
> allow it to tilt up and down and have places to put guy wires on it.
> Will save a lot of effort on our climbers, ask Eric what it was like to
> put that puppy up last time.
>
>         2. The net this week will be run by Mark, N9POA, on the
> repeater.  Next week will be simplex night and I will try to make it to
> the EOC to use our radios there.
>
>         3. I have talked with Mike Rollings from SEMA and we are going
> to get a workout in June.  Mark you calendars now and be prepared to
> spend some time on the full scale exercise.  Not only is the Newport
> thing going on for us BUT SEMA has decided to active the majority of the
> states ham (ARES, RACES) for the exercise.  They will be passing traffic
> all over.  Mike wants to get with us about doing some on the air tests
> with us and the state ham station to see how well we can communicate
> directly with SEMA.
>
>         4.  The docking station is installed on the laptop.  I will try
> to call tomorrow or run by the EOC for a few minutes and see if there is
> a 9pin to 9pin serial cable laying around we can scab onto.  We also
> need about 50' or better of cat5 cable for the wx station and another
> 10' - 20' of cat5 for the connection to the internet with the laptop.
>
>         5. We need to schedule meetings for April and May.  I need dates
> from all of you in order to try and get the most of us there.  Please
> send me the dates this week.
>
>         6.  Storm season is coming on us quickly.  Keep some extra
> batteries, flashlights, emergency power, and candles ready.
>
>         7.  Who would be interested in getting together a coffee meet
> for the Parke/Verm HAMS?  It would be nice to meet everyone that is
> licensed in the two counties.  Maybe some knowledge could be passed from
> one ham to another about something worthwhile or worthless :)   I
> "THINK" I know most all the hams in Parke County but I could be wrong
> (about 10?), and I know of 5 hams for sure in Verm county but I am sure
> that there are more to meet.  Just and idea but we need to start
> somewhere.
>
>         Ok that is more than enough for this edition of my ramblings.
> Any thoughts are appreciated.
>
> 73
> Brandon
> KC9CCG
>
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