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.

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SELARC Meeting Minutes

(Meeting Type: In-Person)

(Amite Emergency Operations Center)

June 13th, 2023

Call to order: Russ Plyler (WI5ARD) at 7:01 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 Tyrone Burns (N5XES)
• All Approved

Members present: Russ Plyler (WI5ARD), Ed Mason (KE5GMN), Jerry Burg (W5TE), Mike Jackson (KI5GGP), Tyrone Burns (N5XES), Ernie Bush (N5NIB), Francis Minor (KF5YNN), Louie White (KG5EFQ), Pat Mason (KE5KMM), Ed Mason (KE5GMN), William Harris (KF5YBY), Bob Spahn (WD5BJW), Tim Desmond (KG6G)

Guest present: N/A

Treasurers’ report: Mike Jackson (KI5GGP)

• 1st motion to accept the treasurer's Tyrone Burns (N5XES)
• 2nd motion by Ed Mason (KE5GMN)
• All Approved

Bills / Correspondence:

• Waiting to hear back from Matt Anderson on paying the Repeater Council (LCARC) dues of $15.00.
• $100.00 monthly transfer.

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:

• K5CNU James Romero went into the hospital a few days back. He was on a ventilator and in a coma but was awake yesterday with meds and vent being lowered with his body regulating itself.

ARES report: Pat Mason (KE5KMM)

• Average around 27 but about ½ last night with all off on vacation.
• New hams are checking in regularly.

Hamfest Committee: Tyrone Burns (N5XES)

• Ponchatoula Community Center
  • Start kicking off activities in June
  • Motion for $3K for prizes Tyrone
  • 2nd Louie
  • All Approved
  • We should look at discounts with ICOM.

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.
    • End of July for 110 power within the building.

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

Old Business:

• Waiting on Ed to bring the TNC back. :) Can someone drive by Amite and pick it up. Tyrone received the TNC and Alinco radio for the Ponchatoula site.

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
• Spent 2-Days last week working on antennas with Mike.
  • 1 VHF antenna was replaced with VHF/UHF mag mount
  • 1 UHF antenna was replaced with VHF/UHF mag mount
  • The bent MFJ antenna was replaced with the donated Comet Antenna CHA-250B
  • The dipole type antenna was taken down and a MFJ End Fed dipole was installed.
  • The isopole has better coax connected to it.
  • Confirmed and tested the cable for the Ringo Ranger on the tower.

Training

• 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
    • N/A
  • General
    • N/A
  • Extra
    • N/A

• July Meet & Greet (5 PM to 7 PM)
  • Salty Joe’s
    • Meeting (7 PM to 8:30)
      • Ponchatoula Community Center

Upcoming events / Hamfest / Cancellations:

• Club Elections for 2023 - Nominations
  • President
    • Russell Plyler WI5ARD
  • Vice President
    • Mark Lacey WX5RN (Stepping Down)
    • Terry N1TDW
  • 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)
    • ???
• Huntsville
  • August 19 & 20, 2023

General discussion, presentation, or training:

• Lightning Strike - Russ Plyler (WI5ARD)
• RF Exposure Calculator on ARRL Website

Motion to adjourn:

• 1st motion to adjourn meeting by Mike Jackson (KI5GGP)
• 2nd motion by Tyrone Burns (N5XES)
• All Approved.