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The HOTLINE |
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Volume XLV, Number 1 |
January 2020 |
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W5NCD Tower at Bruceville-Eddy |
by Clint Anderson, AE5CA |
At the Annual Meeting (December 5, 2019), the Club Members voted to fund the replacement of the antennas on the W5NCD-Eddy tower used for the W5NCD, W5HAT, and W5ZDN repeaters. The existing antennas are 20 years old and are showing their age. The antenna shared by the W5NCD 147.24 repeater and our APRS system only works some of the time. It appears to have a broken connection that sometimes works, and sometimes not.
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The biggest part of the cost of replacing any of these antennas will be the cost of the tower crew to do the actual work at the tower site. So, the decision was made to replace all three antennas while we had the crew there to replace the 147.24 antenna. In addition, we plan to install two new antennas at the same time.
At our January meeting, Clint Anderson, AE5CA will describe the work to be done, the progress made to date, and a plan for the upcoming work.
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Time flies when you’re having fun! I hope everyone had a
wonderful holiday. As we start this New Year, HOTARC is already facing some
challenges. We will be discussing these at the meeting this month.
Clint will present our program on the new equipment that we have purchased and where we stand. I know we all look forward to hearing his talk.
I look forward to this new year as it unrolls and working with each and everyone. Let’s be sure to welcome our new Officers and Directors. Don’t forget we are still looking for a new webmaster!
See you all at the meeting!!
73
Dwan Needham, KE5JWY
HOTARC President
For the Record… |
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HOTARC Meeting of Members
December 5, 2019
President Dwan Needham KE5JWY called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm in the W5NCD Workshop Meeting Room.
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Bill Feltenberger, KD5UEW gave an invocation.
President Dwan Needham KE5JWY led us in the pledge of allegiance.
9 members were present. No visitors were present. Clint Anderson AE5CA joined by telephone.
Previous Meeting Minutes. A motion to accept the Minutes from October 24, 2019 published in the HOTLINE was made by Bill Feltenberger KD5UEW seconded by David Wilkins KF5YAH and unanimously approved.
Treasurer’s report. The Treasurers Report for October 2019 as published in the HOTLINE was filed.
Committee Reports:
· ARES: No report.
· Trailer Committee: No report.
· Repeater Committee: See new business.
· Web committee: It’s working.
· ATV: No change.
· Education Committee: No change.
· Public Relations: No report.
· Special Events: No report.
Unfinished Business: None.
New Business
· Elections for 2020. Nominating Committee report was presented. Nominations from the Committee were:
o President: Dwan Needham KE5JWY
o Vice President: Paul Collins KG5DHS
o Secretary: Jeb Leutwyler KG5WHS
o Treasurer: Clint Anderson AE5CA
o Director (2022): Mark Plough AC5DE
President Dwan Needham KE5JWY opened the floor for nominations. No nominations were made from the floor.
Jeb Leutwyler KG5WHS moved that nominations cease, Bill Feltenberger KD5UEW seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
Jeb Leutwyler KG5WHS moved that the Nominations Committee slate be elected by acclamation. Mark Plough AC5DE seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
· New Member Applications. Applications for Family Memberships from Gabriel Sumner and Shakuntala (Shanta) Dalrymple were voted on and approved.
· W5NCD tower issues. Jeb Leutwyler KG5WHS moved that HOTARC approve spending a maximum of $8000 to purchase two DB224 antennas, two DB408 antennas and install these along with a new DB224 antenna already on hand, at the W5NCD 400-foot tower in Bruceville/Eddy. Two of the DB224 antennas would replace the two existing VHF antennas on top of the tower. One DB408 antenna would replace the existing UHF antenna on top of the tower. One DB408 and one DB224 antenna (both for future use) would be installed at the second candelabra around 350 feet to avoid interference with the antennas on top. Bill Feltenberger KD5UEW seconded the motion. The motion passed without dissent.
· Christmas Luncheon Door Prizes. Bill Feltenberger KD5UEW moved to authorize spending $50 on door prizes for the luncheon on Saturday. Jeb Leutwyler KG5WHS seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
Meeting Adjournment: President Dwan Needham KE5JWY adjourned the meeting at 7:42 pm.
Submitted
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Jeb Leutwyler KG5WHS
HOTARC Secretary
The
HOTLINE is the monthly newsletter of the Heart O’ Texas Amateur Radio Club
(HOTARC), Inc., a nonprofit corporation, chartered by the State of Texas and
principally located in Waco. It is permissible to use any of the original
material contained herein, provided proper credit is given to the source.
Edited and Published by John Chamberlain AC5JC, AC5JC@arrl.net
HOTARC 2020 Board of Directors
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President:
Dwan Needham, KE5JWY Vice Pres:
Paul Collins, KG5DHS Secretary:
Jeb Leutwyler, KG5WHS Treasurer:
Clint Anderson, AE5CA |
Past‑Pres.: Lynn Gustafson, KD5DZU Director (2020): Keith Adams, KG5AWC Director (2021): Bill Feltenberger, KD5UEW Director (2022): Mark Plough, AC5DE |
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145.15 MHz (input at –600 kHz, tone 123 Hz) 146.98 MHz (input at –600 kHz, D-Star) 442.875 MHz (input at +5.0 MHz, tone 123 Hz) |
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The HOTARC VEs have NOT scheduled a February test session at this time. Check our website for info about the next testing session. Test takers will need to provide 1) testing fee of $15 (cash only), and 2) a photo ID (two for first-time licensees). Already licensed amateurs must also provide: 3) Reference copy or photocopy of current license; and 4) photocopy of any relevant CSCE. Contact: Linda Hynan, AC5QQ at 254‑666‑4873 or Linda.Hynan@UTSouthwestern.edu.
Meeting NoticeHOTARC will hold its monthly Meeting of Members at 7:00 PM on Thursday January 23 at the W5NCD Workshop, 12772 Chapel Rd in Lorena. Meetings generally last about 75 minutes consisting of important Club business, an interesting program and discussions, as well as good ham fellowship. Visiting hams, family members, and prospective hams are welcomed! |