[PVRCNC] PVRCNC-EAST Chapter report

[Jeffrey_Keller at ncep.uscourts.gov]

PVRCNC-EAST September Chapter Meeting Minutes

The September meeting was held during the week following the horrific 
hurricane and flood in the South.  While the meeting served as a welcome 
escape from all the depressing news of the previous few days, we remained 
aware of the suffering taking place not all that far from us.  Gas prices 
had skyrocketed and the Governor of NC had just instructed all Carolinians 
to conserve gasoline as much as possible.  As a result, attendance took a 
slight, predictable, hit.  The 12 who were able to attend were: K4CIA, 
Bill; N4YDU, Nate; K4QPL, Jim; W0UCE, Jack; NX9T, Jeff; W4MY, Marty; 
KC4HDI, Chris; W4KAZ, Keith; K4CZ, Barry; K2AV, Guy; N4TL, Tom; and 
KA1ARB, Rob.

First time attendee K4CZ showed that he has what it takes by winning the 
monthly “Paper Contest Challenge” as he came up with the correct answers: 
Zepp Antenna and Viking Ranger.  It was also apparent that the email 
announcing the Holiday Meeting did not make it out through AOL and/or the 
reflector.  NX9T indicated he would resend it asap.  Financial support was 
solicited to pay for the annual domain name that is reserved for the 
PVRCNC website.  If you would like to donate to this worthy cause please 
contact K4QPL. 

W0UCE served as auctioneer and helped members move a few of their items on 
to other’s shacks.  In the process, approximately $22 was donated to the 
program fund. 

Member Reports:

KA1ARB: Rob described how he enjoyed operating in the NAQP.  He reported 
experiencing some excellent runs and trouncing his last years score.

NX9T: Jeff made a limited appearance during the NAQP due to family 
activities but had an enjoyable time while on the air.  He observed that 
the lack of 10m and 15m was very noticeable and is excited about the 
upcoming contest season.

K4CIA: Bill was over to assist W0UCE with some important antenna work but 
it’s been too hot in his shack to be on the air much lately. 

W4KAZ: Keith was also over at W0UCE during the antenna adventure.  He is 
planning to add some radials to his 160m antenna.  He discussed how he has 
family in the south and has been listening in on the hurricane nets a lot.

K4CZ: Barry is new to the group.  He saw our webpage and meeting 
announcement. Barry enjoys RTTY and CW, is working on his code speed, and 
by the end of the meeting was making tentative arrangements to buy a new 
rig!

N4TL: Tom has been inactive lately due to traveling.  He’s looking forward 
to the fall contest season.

K2AV: Guy operated some during the YO contest.  He provided an update on 
N4AF’s station as well.

KC4HDI: Chris reported that she operated her first contest ever (NAQP). 
She had a great time.

W4MY: Marty operated NAQP with his XYL (KC4HDI).  He has installed a 80m 
Superloop and recently picked up a new amplifier. 

K4QPL: Jim was on some for NAQP and WAE. 

N4YDU: Nate was on a little during the WAE and is trying to make a showing 
in each contest.  While he’s busy coaching H.S. football, he is planning 
on adding to his antenna farm soon.

W0UCE: Jack hasn’t been on much during recent contests but has been 
keeping busy with traffic nets.  A nearby lightening strike caused a few 
problems but not as many as initially feared.  The final hoist of the LP 
up the tower is slated for Saturday, Sept.10th at 10am.

HOLIDAY DINNER/MEETING: If you have not received an email with information 
pertaining to this event, please email NX9T.  Also, make your reservations 
as soon as possible. 

73 and GL in Contests!

Jeff- NX9T