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 [email protected] or Find an Amateur Radio License Exam in Your Area.

Birthday Wishes for August go out to Mark E Lacey WX5RN, Trent Henandez KD5PCM, Tyrone Burns N5XES, Trent Hernandez KD5PCM, Carmen Bray KF5VXO, David Muller W5NPV
If we missed your birthday, then please let us know.

SELARC Meeting Minutes

(Meeting Type: In-Person)

(Amite EOC, LA)

July 9th, 2024

Call to order: Russ Plyler (WI5ARD) at 7:02 pm

Pledge of Allegiance: Ryan Dellucky (KI5NMJ)

Introductions: Done

Minutes of previous meetings: Russ Plyler (WI5ARD)

• 1st motion to accept meeting minutes as posted by Tyrone Burns (N5XES)
• 2nd motion by Ed Mason (KE5GMN)
• All Approved

Members present: Russ Plyler (WI5ARD), Mike Jackson (KI5GGP), William Harris (KF5YBY), Tyrone Burns (N5XES), Timothy Lynch Jr. (AG5XK), Timothy Lynch III (KJ5BRD), Pat Mason (KE5KMM), Ed Mason (KE5GMN), Keith Samrow (KF5VLX), Aaron Davis (N5OMM), Nathan Daigrepont (KF5HXB), Mary Melancon (KG5ITF), Dean Melancon (KG5AAE), Jerry Burg (W5TE), Michael Mason (KE5KMH), Mark Duncan (KJ5DKD), Tim Desmond (N5TPD), August Levert (KF5NA), Ryan Dellucky (KI5NMJ), George Carr (KB5ILL), Larry Lima (KI5JVY), Link McCormick (K5PLG), Greg Nothacker (W5IDD)

Guest present: Matt Anderson (KD5KNZ), Deborah Young,

Treasurers’ report: Mike Jackson (KI5GGP)

• 1st motion to accept the treasurer's Tyrone
• 2nd motion by Ryan KI5NMJ
• All Approved

Bills / Correspondence:

• $47.01 to Michael Jackson for Henry amp shipping
• $775.54 to Joseph Bush for new A/C unit for Tickfaw repeater site.

New member applications / renewals: Russ Plyler (WI5ARD)

• Ryan Patterson (KI5TJL) of Covington, LA
• Leslie Hutchinson (KJ5BJZ) of Walker, LA
• Nathan Daigrepont (KF5HXB) of Denham Springs (renewal)
• Den Nieto (KF5UHM) of Covington (renewal)
• 1st motion to accept by Tyrone Burns (N5XES)
• 2nd motion to accept by Ryan Dellucky (KI5NMJ)
• All Approved.

Health and Welfare:

• Mark Lacey WX5RN has been at Heritage Manor for the past couple weeks. He did not need surgery and is to be headed home this Wednesday morning.

ARES report: Pat Mason (KE5KMM)

• 106 total check ins since last meeting in June
• 26 check ins on average

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.
  • Future Steps
    • The Crescend Amplifier is in and ready to be installed.
    • Power distribution in the cabinet.
    • New A/C unit will be getting installed Thursday 7/11/24

• Hammond
  • Henry Amplifier came in and was not working correctly and went through a smoke test. The manufacturer offered to send the capacitor to Mike to fix ourselves. Mike will be sending back to Henry to make repairs. During his discussion it was commented that they had a bad batch of capacitors that could have been the problem.
  • 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.
    • The Henry Amplifier was received but needed to be returned since it was not working correctly and let out some smoke during testing.
    • Power distribution in the cabinet.
    • Install power supply which has been ordered.

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)

• Ryan Dellucky has submitted the club's log and is willing to help with other members' contacts.
• Work from your house if you want and keep a log.
• Prepping for next field day as well as winter field day.

Swapshop

• August Levert (KF5NA) has a Rohn 25 tower that is free for the taken just needs help getting it down.

Training -

• LOG4OM (Logbook for Old Men) and N3JFP logging software by Russ Plyler (WI5ARD) and George Carr (KB5ILL) at the August meeting
• Antenna making and Heat shrink solder for sizes 22-10 stranded gauge. Keith and Ryan for Sept meeting.
• Morse Code study options.

New Business:

• Congratulations on the new licenses and/or upgrades from the VE Session of the Florida Parishes VE Group.
  • Technician
    • Lonnie Quebedeaux from Port Barre', La (KJ5HBU)
  • General
    • ???
  • Extra
    • ???
• Christmas Party Ideas
  • Pot luck- Wins by vote
    • Fox Hunt: Ryan Dellucky KI5NMJ
    • Will be doing one in September

• August Meet & Greet (5 PM to 7 PM)
  • Joes Italian Ristorante

    200 Avalon Villa Dr. Ponchatoula, LA 70454

    • August Meeting (7 PM to 8 PM)

○ Ponchatoula Community Center

370 N 5^th Street, Ponchatoula, LA 70454

Upcoming events / Hamfest / Cancellations:

• Huntsville is on August 17^th & 18^th
• Ocean Springs September 7^th
• Slidell is on September 13^th and 14^th

General discussion, presentation, or training:

• USPS Postage is taking a price jump. Got just a few days more to stock up on those Forever Stamps.
• New Facebook page created. Being evaluated by Tyrone, Ryan, Russ, Matt
• Better distribution of events via email.
• Welcome letter to new members
• Jamboree On the Air on Oct.18^th – 20^th Field Day set up and Fox hunt
• Twin steeples village art market $125 a booth for 2 days 12-13 of October

Motion to adjourn:

• 1st motion to adjourn meeting by Mike Jackson (KI5GGP)
• 2nd motion by Ryan Dellucky (KI5NMJ)
• All Approved.