Tuesday May 14, 2024 7:00 PM CDT
Location: Ponchatoula Community Center
300 N 5th St., Ponchatoula LA 70454
May Meet & Greet Over Food & Drinks (5 PM to 7 PM)
Toula Burger Co.
If you would like to become a member of SELARC, please print out and complete the application/renewal form and return it with your check to: P.O. Box 1324, Hammond LA 70404. Thanks!
Florida Parishes VE Group - Testing sessions are scheduled for the last Sunday of each month [with the exception of holiday conflicts] at AmVets Post #68; 26890 Hwy 42 (jct. of Hwys 42 and 43) - Springfield, La. 70462 (approximately 3 miles south of I-12 at exit 32) at 2pm with $15 testing fee. Bring photo ID and any appropriate CSCE. For more information contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Find an Amateur Radio License Exam in Your Area.
Birthday Wishes for May go out to Richard (Ricky) Cutrer KF5TQT, Walter L. Sarrat N5RYI
If we missed your birthday, then please let us know.
SELARC Meeting Minutes
(Meeting Type: In-Person)
(Amite EOC, LA)
April 9th, 2024
Call to order: Russ Plyler (WI5ARD) at 7:00 pm
Pledge of Allegiance: Russ Plyler (WI5ARD)
Introductions: Done
Minutes of previous meetings: Russ Plyler (WI5ARD)
- 1st motion to accept meeting minutes as posted by Ed Mason (KE5GMN)
- 2nd motion by Terry Williams (N5TDW)
- All Approved
Members present: Russ Plyler (WI5ARD), Mike Jackson (KI5GGP), William Harris (KF5YBY), Terry Williams (N5TDW), Ernie Bush (N5NIB), Tyrone Burns (N5XES), Dean Melancon (KG5AAE), Pat Mason (KE5KMM), Ed Mason (KE5GMN), Mark Duncan (KJ5DKD), George Carr (KB5ILL), Jerry Burg (W5TE), Mary Melancon (KG5ITF), Bob Spahn (WD5BJW), Mark Lacey (WX5RN), Linc McCormick (K5PLG), Mike Mason (KE5KMH), Francis Minor (KF5YNN), Greg Nothacker (W5IDD)
Guest present: Deborah Young
Treasurers’ report: Mike Jackson (KI5GGP)
- 1st motion to accept the treasurer's Tyrone Burns (N5XES)
- 2nd motion by Mark Lacey (WX5RN)
- All Approved
Bills / Correspondence:
- Henry Radio $1,225.00 before shipping
New member applications / renewals: Russ Plyler (WI5ARD)
- 1st motion to accept by N/A
- 2nd motion to accept by N/A
- All Approved.
Health and Welfare:
- No Changes
ARES report: Pat Mason (KE5KMM)
- Monday night nets are growing.
- Average is 28 per net.
- Walthall County Area Team Net on 145.43 at 7:30 on Thursdays. Let’s support them in the Northeast.
Hamfest Committee: Tyrone Burns (N5XES)
- Speaker System
- The issues with the speaker system in PCC have been identified. Tyrone will be replacing the 90 degree plug when available.
Repeater Committee: Tyrone Burns (N5XES) & Russ Plyler (WI5ARD)
- Tickfaw
- Waiting to see when the grounding is down at the tower.
- Repeater Work Party
- Insulation was installed on the roof of the building.
- Oversized breaker was replaced with one for the size of the wiring.
- New breaker installed dedicated to the 147 repeater. There is even a dedicated outlet above the repeater cabinet which removed the 50’ extension cable in the building.
- 3 burnt out outlets were replaced allowing for the cover plates to be put back in place.
- The crew: Dean Melancon (KG5AAE), Keith Samrow (KF5VLX), Tyrone Burns (N5XES), Ernie Bush (N5NIB), Pat Mason (KE5KMM), Ed Mason (KE5GMN), and Russ Plyler (WI5ARD)
- Dean Melancon (KG5AAE) purchased $216.30 in hardware for the work to be done. He is only being reimbursed $116.30 since he is donating $100.00 of it back to the club.
- Future Steps
- Install new Crescend Amplifier.
- Power distribution in the cabinet.
- Hammond
- Waiting on Pete to complete the work on the 6 meter repeater.
- Future Steps
- Install new Kenwood repeater donated by Pete Liuzza (WB5ERM). Output power set to 15 watts.
- Duplexer needs to be tuned. Noticed more loss than desired.
- Install new Henry Amplifier.
- Power distribution in the cabinet.
Packet:
- HMU (Hammond, LA, North Oaks Hospital)
- Operational
- PCC (Ponchatoula Community Center)
- Operational
- W5TEO (Hammond)
- Operational
Old Business:
- N/A
Field Day: Mark Lacey (WX5RN)
- June 22nd and 23rd
- Install Paloma’s Filters
- 1st Tyrone Burns (N5XES)
- 2nd Dean Melancon (KG5AAE)
- Vote Yes
Swapshop
- Ralph Shaw (K5CAV)
- Sections of Rohn Tower
- Aluminum tubing
- Vintage rados.
- This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- (985) 345-0482
Training - ???
- WIRES-X, FCS, YSF and Other - Russ Plyler (WI5ARD)
- ICS Forms for May Meeting.
- Any future training topics?
- EMP Protection / Dave with OZONE on LRS (Lightning Rig Saver) Russ WI5ARD to contact Dave.
New Business:
- Congratulations on the new licenses and/or upgrades from the VE Session of the Florida Parishes VE Group.
- Technician
- No Testing was run.
- General
- No Testing was run.
- Extra
- No Testing was run.
- Technician
- Ponchatoula Country Market (May 25th - Back Porch)
- Dee Forrest K5XYL asked if SELARC would like to do a radio setup in the Month of May. If so, who would like to be the contact to coordinate the setup we would have. This would be for one of the weekends in May on a Saturday (10-5) Ryan Dellucky.
- BikeMS: Dat’s How We Roll 2024
- Dates: April 6th & 7th
- Terry Williams N5TDW for all his coordination efforts.
- Dean G5AAE, Ernie N5NIB, Greg W5IDD, Jerry W5TE, Louie KG5EFQ, Ryan KI5NMJ, Tugboat KG5NYN, Ed KE5GMN, Pat KE5KMM, Terry N5TDW, Tyrone N5XES
- Fox Hunt
- Please reach out to Ryan Delkucky (KI5NMJ) if you are interested in doing a Fox Hunt.
- May Meet & Greet (5 PM to 7 PM)
- Tula Burger Co.
- 116 W Pine St, Ponchatoula, LA 70454
- Tula Burger Co.
- May Meeting (7 PM to 8 PM)
○ Ponchatoula Community Center
- 300 N 5th St, Ponchatoula, LA 70454
Upcoming events / Hamfest / Cancellations:
- Mobile Hamfest
- Date: Saturday April 27th, 2024
- Time: 8AM to 2PM
- Greater Gulf State Fairgrounds, Mobile, AL
- Annual Armed Forces Day Crossband Test
- Date: Saturday May 11th, 2024
- DoD MARS - Armed Forces Day (Cross-Band Test)
General discussion, presentation, or training:
- ARRL Section Manager is now Houston Polson (N5YS) of Winnfield, LA effective 4/1/2024
Motion to adjourn:
- 1st motion to adjourn meeting by Tyrone Burns (N5XES)
- 2nd motion by Pat Mason (KE5KMM)
- All Approved.
- ARRL Learning Center Features Two New Emergency Communication Training Courses
- Focus on Public Safety Relationship Building at the 2024 ARRL National Convention
- ARRL Volunteers Obtain Ham Exemption to Pennsylvania Handsfree Law
- Students to Promote Collegiate Amateur Radio at the 2024 ARRL National Convention at Dayton Hamvention®
- MFJ Ceasing On-Site Production
- Changes in the ARRL San Joaquin Valley Section
- Storms and Tornadoes: Amateur Radio Ready
- Magazine Publisher Dick Ross, K2MGA, SK
- T-Minus 3 Three Weeks: 2024 ARRL National Convention at Hamvention®
- Colorado Students Contact the International Space Station
- Amateur Radio Contact in Space and on the Ground
- 2024 ARRL National Convention at Dayton Hamvention -- Program and App Available
- Amateur Radio Provides Communications Support for Boston Marathon
- Armed Forces Day Crossband Test May 11, 2024
--The ARRL Letter and The American Radio Relay League
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Stay Radio active -- Hope to see you at the next meeting. Be sure to monitor your weekly nets, e-mail, and the SELARC website at https://www.selarc.org for any updates.
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Tuesday April 9, 2024 7:00 PM
Location: Amite Emergency Operations Center
114 N Laurel St, Amite LA 70422
April Meet & Greet (5 PM to 7 PM)
Commodores Pizza
114 NE Central Ave, Amite City, LA 70422 (map link)
- Details
- Written by Super User
Tuesday March 12, 2024 7:00 PM CDT
Location: Ponchatoula Community Center
300 N 5th St., Ponchatoula LA 70454
March Meet & Greet Over Food & Drinks (5 PM to 7 PM)
Toula Burger Co.
- Details
- Written by Super User
Thursday February 15, 2024 7:00 PM CDT
Location: Ponchatoula Community Center
300 N 5th St., Ponchatoula LA 70454
February Meet & Greet Over Food & Drinks (5 PM to 7 PM)
Don’s Seafood
If you would like to become a member of SELARC, please print out and complete the application/renewal form and return it with your check to: P.O. Box 1324, Hammond LA 70404. Thanks!
Florida Parishes VE Group - Testing sessions are scheduled for the last Sunday of each month [with the exception of holiday conflicts] at AmVets Post #68; 26890 Hwy 42 (jct. of Hwys 42 and 43) - Springfield, La. 70462 (approximately 3 miles south of I-12 at exit 32) at 2pm with $15 testing fee. Bring photo ID and any appropriate CSCE. For more information contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Find an Amateur Radio License Exam in Your Area.
Birthday Wishes for February go out to Mary Pat Mason KE5KMM, David Catania N5QOX
If we missed your birthday, then please let us know.
SELARC Meeting Minutes
(Meeting Type: In-Person)
(Ponchatoula Community Center, LA)
January 9th, 2024
Call to order: Russ Plyler (WI5ARD) at 7:20 pm
Pledge of Allegiance: Russ Plyler (WI5ARD)
Introductions: Done
Minutes of previous meetings: Russ Plyler (WI5ARD)
- 1st motion to accept meeting minutes as posted by Tyrone Burns N5XES
- 2nd motion by Terry Williams N5TDW
- All Approved
Members present: Russ Plyler (WI5ARD), Mike Jackson (KI5GGP), William Harris (KF5YBY), Terry Williams (N5TDW), Tyrone Burns (N5XES), Bob Spahn (WD5BJW), Ryan Dellucky (KI5NMJ), Mary Melancon (KG5ITF), Dean Melancon (KG5AAE), Timothy Lynch Jr. (AG5XK), Timothy Lynch III (KJ5BRD), Ralph Shaw (K5CAV), Keith Samrow (KF5VLX), Greg Nothacker (W5IDD), George Carr (KB5ILL),Tracy Durio (N5CTZ)
Guest present: Mark Duncan (KJ5DKD), Deborah Young
Treasurers’ report: Mike Jackson (KI5GGP)
- 1st motion to accept the treasurer's Keith Samrow KF5VLX
- 2nd motion by Dean Melancon KG5AAE
- All Approved
Bills / Correspondence:
- Wood $92.49
- 1st Motion to pay Russell for the wood by Mike Jackson KI5GGP
- 2nd motion by Dean Melancon KG5AAE
- Post office PO Box $226.00
- 1st motion Tyrone Burns N5XES
- 2nd motion Dean Melancon KG5AAE
New member applications / renewals:
-Greg Nothacker
- 1st motion to accept by Tyrone Burns N5XES
- 2nd motion to accept by Russell Plyler WI5ARD
- All Approved.
Health and Welfare:
ARES report: Pat Mason (KE5KMN)
- Average check-ins have been running 15 check ins
Hamfest Committee: Tyrone Burns (N5XES)
- Ponchatoula Community Center
- Confirmed
- Confirmed Vendors
- The SignMan on 7/10
- Connector Guy - Richard East N5IAW
- Prizes (Other)
- Flex Radio
- Some “SWAG” for door prizes. (T-Shirts, Caps, Decals, and Flyers)
- Wireman
- Provided some gift certificates.
- Flex Radio
- Prizes (Main)
- 1st ICOM IC-7300
- 2nd RigExpert AA-650
- 3rd Yaesu FT-70DR
- 4th Yaesu FT-65R
- Tickets
- Time to sell tickets.
- Wrist Bands
- Ernie Bush (N5NIB) purchased wristbands for the hamfest.
- Food Vendor
- Boss Hog is confirmed. Same as last year. Tyrone to see if he will make coffee.
- Member Volunteers
- Ticket Sales
- Security
- Kids 12 and under are free.
- Speaker System
- How are the repairs being taken care of? Yes they have
Repeater Committee: Tyrone Burns (N5XES) & Russ Plyler (WI5ARD)
- Tickfaw
- Waiting to see when the grounding is down at the tower.
- Future Steps
- Insulation is on location and needs to be installed on the ceiling.
- Wall outlets have exposed wiring and burnt plugs that need to be corrected.
- Power distribution in the cabinet.
- 110 power wall sockets within the building.
- Thanks to Terry N5TDW just prior to OZONE Hamfest he swung by the Tickfaw site and picked up the Commander Technologies Repeater antenna and brought it to the club house in Ponchatoula.
- Hammond
- Tyrone programmed the 6-meter repeater of Pete’s. Waiting to see when to install. Still a question on the repeater controller needed.
- Future Steps
- Power distribution in the cabinet.
Packet:
- HMU (Hammond, LA, North Oaks Hospital)
- Operational
- PCC (Ponchatoula Community Center)
- Down while the radio desk is being put back together.
- NEW: W5TEO is back online in Hammond
- W5TEO-2 = Mail
- W5TEO-8 = NODE
- DOTD = Digi Alias
Old Business:
- Preparations have been done to get the shelf back into place for the Hamfest and Field Day. Lots more needs to happen but we need to be set up for both these events and then continue on the remainder of work.
Field Day: Mark Lacey (WX5RN)
- Winter Field Day The weekend after the Hamfest.
Training
- For the month of February 2024
- Learning what is type of Morse Code Keys are out there
- General Discussion on CW
- EMP Protection / Dave with OZONE on LRS (Lightning Rig Saver) Russ WI5ARD to contact Dave.
New Business:
- Congratulations on the new licenses and/or upgrades from the VE Session of the Florida Parishes VE Group.
- Technician
- Nathan Day - Slaughter, La. <This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.>
- Lincoln Pranikoff - New Orleans, La. <This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.>
- General
- Keith Day / KD5YVW - Slaughter, La. <This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.>
- Matthew Day / KG5ABQ - Slaughter, La. <This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.>
- Extra
- N/A
- Technician
- February Meet & Greet (5 PM to 7 PM)
- Don’s Seafood
- February Meeting (8 PM to 9 PM)
○ Ponchatoula Community Center
■ 300 N 5th St., Ponchatoula, LA 70454
Upcoming events / Hamfest / Cancellations:
- SELARC Hamfest
- Date: January 20th, 2024
- Ponchatoula Community Center, LA
- We are still in need of volunteers. Please email Tyrone Burns (N5XES).
- Capital City Hamfest
- Date: February 2nd, 3rd, 2024
- Jackson, MS
- Acadiana DX Hamfest
- Date: March 8th, 2024
- Rayne, LA
General discussion, presentation, or training:
- QRP- George Carr (KB5ILL) January
- ARRL Section Manager Election
- Ballots are on their rail and should arrive in the mail soon. Matt Anderson KD5KNZ who currently is in the position is asking for our votes to continue on in the LA Section Manager position he currently holds after John Mark stepped down.
- Your ballot must be returned by Friday, February 16, by 4 PM.
- Fox hunt for Ham fest
Motion to adjourn:
- 1st motion to adjourn meeting by Tyrone Burns
- 2nd motion by Keith Samron KF5VLX
- All Approved.
- The First Amateur Radio Station on the Moon, JS1YMG, is Now Transmitting
- ARRL Midwest Division Convention, Winterfest
- Heil Sound Donates Equipment to W1AW
- ARRL Foundation Accepting Grant Applications in February
- Winter Field Day a Success for Ohio Club
- ARRL Board Approves Free Membership for Students, New Vice Presidents Elected
- YLISSB Celebrates 61 Years On the Air
- Dr. Philip Erickson, W1PJE, New Director of MIT Haystack Observatory
- ARRL is New Publisher of Gordon West, WB6NOA
- Amateur Radio Club Donation Helps Mississippi Library
- Georgia State Parks on the Air 2024
- Radio Help Wanted: Must Like Geysers, Bison, and Helicopter Rides
- Upcoming Contests:
- ARRL Responds to FCC Proposals
- 2024 Orlando HamCation Awards
- ARRL Kids Day a Success in Nebraska
- Winter Field Day 2024
- "Marty on the Mountain" Engstrom, N1ARY (SK)
--The ARRL Letter and The American Radio Relay League
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Stay Radio active -- Hope to see you at the next meeting. Be sure to monitor your weekly nets, e-mail, and the SELARC website at https://www.selarc.org for any updates.
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