Field Day - Date: June 24th, 2023

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 Walter L. Sarrat N5RYI
If we missed your birthday, then please let us know.

Florida Parishes VE Group

30 April, 2023 VE Session

Congratulations to the following new Amateur Radio Opertors and upgrades!!
Technician: Douglas DeLoach - Denham Springs, La.
Extra: Bobby Lofton/KB5MZI - Prairieville, La.

Many thanks to our dedicated VEs'!!!

Tyrone Burns / N5XES
Florida Parishes VE Group
ARRL VE Liason

SELARC Meeting Minutes

(Meeting Type: In-Person)

(Amite EOC)

April 11th, 2023

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 Louie White (KG5EFQ)
• 2nd motion by Pat Mason (KE5KMM)
• All Approved

Members present: Russ Plyler (WI5ARD), Terry Williams (N1TDW), Mark Lacey (WX5RN), Ed Mason (KE5GMN), Pat Mason (KE5KMM), Sumana Disimone (KI5WNV), Tim Desmond (KG6G), Robert Jaeger (KI5TYD), Lawrence “Larry” Lima (KI5JVY), Louis White (KG5EFQ), Mark Lukinovich (KW1O), Dean Melancon (KG5AAE), Jerry Burg (W5TEO), Ryan Plyler (KI5FMA), Randy Landry (WB5BW), Ernie Bush (N5NIB)

Guest present: Randy Landry WB5BW, Mona, Kat, Rang

Treasurers’ report: Ernie

• 1st motion to accept the treasurer's report as presented by Ed Mason (KE5GMN)
• 2nd motion by Ryan Plyler (KI5FMA)
• All Approved

Bills / Correspondence:

• Waiting to hear back from Matt Anderson on paying the Repeater Council (LCARC) dues of $15.00.
• Mike waved the cost of the $900.00 for hammond repeater antenna and it is a donation to the club.

New member applications / renewals: Russ Plyler (WI5ARD)

• Randy Landry (WB5BW)
• 1st motion to accept by Ed Mason (KE5GMN)
• 2nd motion to accept by Mark Lacey (WX5RN)
• All Approved.

Health and Welfare:

• Keith Barnes (W5KB) became a Silent Key the evening of April 7th, 2023.

ARES report: Pat Mason (KE5KMM)

• Nets on Monday have been reaching 28 check-ins. Last 4 weeks we’ve had about 3 new people checking in.

Hamfest Committee: Tyrone Burns (N5XES) Russ Tyrone is out doing coax work.

• Ponchatoula Community Center
  • Called Lynnette and provided her the date of the next hamfest being January 19-20, 2024. She has not received the calendar for the center yet.

Repeater Committee: Tyrone Burns (N5XES) & Russ Plyler (WI5ARD)

• Tickfaw
  • Waiting to see when the grounding is down at the tower.
  • Next 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.

• Hammond
  • Tyrone programmed the 6 meter repeater of Pete’s. Waiting to see when to install.
  • Next Steps
    • Power distribution in the cabinet.

Old Business:

• none

Field Day: Mark Lacey (WX5RN)

• Date: June 24th and 25th, 2023
• Lynnette was contacted with the community center and will check to make sure there are no conflicts.
• WB5NET vs. WM5T

Training

• Next meeting possibly to cover back-up power by Dean. (May)
• Packet presentation by Ed (June)
• EMP Protection / Dave with OZONE on LRS (Lightning Rig Saver) Russ WI5ARD to contact Dave.

New Business:

• Congratulations to the new upgrade from the VE Session of the Florida Parishes VE Group.
  • Technician
    • Zack Broussard / KJ5AOB - Baton Rouge, La. <This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.>
  • General
    • Myra Burns / KJ5AKG - Denham Springs, La. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
    • Bobby Lofton / KB5MZI - Prairieville, La. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Extra
    • N/A

• May Meet & Greet (5 PM to 7 PM)
  • Mi Patio Ponchatoula
    • 120 N. Baronne St, Ponchatoula, LA
    • +1 (985) 370-0006
      • May Meeting (7 PM to 8:30)
        • Ponchatoula Community Center
          • 300 N 5th St, Ponchatoula, LA 70454

Upcoming events / Hamfest / Cancellations:

• Club Elections for 2023 - Nominations
  • President
    • Russell Plyler WI5ARD
  • Vice President
    • Mark Lacey WX5RN (Stepping Down)
    • Terry N1TDW - Thinking on it
  • Secretary
    • Ryan Plyler KI5FMA (Stepping Down)
    • Robert Yeager (Does Not Want This)
  • Treasure
    • Ernie Bush N5NIB (Stepping Down)
    • Mike Jackson KI5GGP (Needs coaching from Ernie)
• 2023 Hamfest (Mobile, AL)
  • April 22, 2023 8AM to 1PM
• Dayton
  • May 19-21
• Huntsville
  • August

General discussion, presentation, or training:

• Add presentation on EMP for presentation. With the balloons being shot down recently. Dean?
• Dean Presentation, Breaker discussion on failure of his neighbors getting overheated. Presented the damaged breakers. Mechanically you can cycle the breaker off and on to make sure it mechanically can work.

Motion to adjourn:

• 1st motion to adjourn meeting by Ryan Plyler (KI5FMA)
• 2nd motion by Pat Mason (KE5KMM)
• All Approved.