OZONE Hamfest - October 7th & 8th, Slidell Community Center

SELARC 41st Annual Hammond Hamfest (2023) - Saturday, January 21, 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 [email protected] or Find an Amateur Radio License Exam in Your Area.

Birthday Wishes for October go out to Joe Locascio K5KT, Ed Mason III KE5GMN, Allen B Pierson Jr W5EGG, and Ralph Shaw K5CAV.
If we missed your birthday, then please let us know.

Florida Parishes VE Group - 28 August VE Session VE Session

Congratulations to Steven Longwill / K1CSM - Mandeville, La. on his upgrade to General!!! Again....many thanks to our volunteers who help with our sessions!!

25 Sep, 2022 VE Session

Florida Parishes VE Group - Springfield, La.

Congratulations to the following Amateur Radio Operators for making the UPGRADE to GENERAL Class!!

Salvador Genusa - KG5UAR - Bush, La.
Nicholas Kuhns - N8DSK - Covington, La.

Thank you to all the examinees and volunteers for making this group a success!!

Tyrone Burns - N5XES
ARRL VE Liason - Florida Parishes VE Group

SELARC Meeting Minutes

(Meeting Type: In-Person)

(Ponchatoula Community Center)

September 13th, 2022

Call to order: Russ Plyler (WI5ARD) at 07:02 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 Keith Samrow (KF5VLX)
• All Approved

Members present: Keith Samrow (KF5VLX), Mike Jackson (KI5GGP), Ralph Shaw (K5CAV), Ed Mason (KE5GMN), Pat Mason (KE5KMM), Dean Melancon (KG5AAE), Sumana Dismone (KI5WNV), Ernie Bush (N5NIB), Russ Plyler (WI5ARD), Larry Lima (KI5JVY), Robert Jaeger (KI5TYD), Mark Lukinovich (KW1O), Tyrone Burns (N5XES), Bob Spahn (WD5BJW), Melanie Spahn (WD5MEL),

Guest present: Rung Lima, Kate Lukinovich

Treasurers’ report: Ernie Bush (N5NIB)

• 1st motion to accept the treasurer's report as presented by Tyrone Burns (N5XES)
• 2nd motion by Pat Mason (KE5KMM)
• All Approved

Bills / Correspondence:

• $300.00 for liability insurance this month which is needed for the Hamfest. Ernie reimbursed during the meeting.
• Waiting to hear back from Matt Anderson on paying the Repeater Council (LCARC) dues of $15.00.
• Tickfaw Tower Rental in September/October for $900.00.
• $900 for the price of the new antenna at North Oaks tower site.

New member applications / renewals: Ernie Bush (N5NIB)

• Steven Longwill Mandeville, LA (K1CSM)
• 1st motion Tyrone Burns (N5XES)
• 2nd motion by Ernie Bush (N5NIB)
• All Approved.

Health and Welfare:

• David Assaf (W5XU) is up and about again doing yard work outside.
• Carol Redmond (KE5GOC) may still be in the hospital.
• Mark Lacey (WX5RN) 's wife is back in the hospital.

ARES report: Pat Mason (KE5KMM)

• Averaging at 24 hams on the Monday night nets.
• Picking up new folks from all over.
• Windy.com

Hamfest Committee: Tyrone Burns (N5XES)

• Southeastern location is a bust for this year.
  • We already have a location secured but are also considering other location options.
  • Even brought up for discussion was the time of the year.
• Please submit any ideas you have for prizes and/or locations via email to Tyronne Burns (N5XES) and Russ Plyler (WI5ARD) via email address listed on QRZ.com

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

• Tickfaw
  • Early last week the Star Wars was acting up and on 9/7 the Kenwood repeater was put in its place to see if Star Wars disappeared. It is still there but sounds a tad different from the different receiver.
  • Tried LP Filter on Tuesday 9/13 with no luck This was tried on the TX and RX. Decibel Products DB4331 is what was used.
  • The old AT&T equipment was removed from the building after requesting permission from Crown Castle.
  • Tied multiple grounds together throughout the building
  • Next Steps
    • The next step will be to try using the (+) offset for the 147 repeater.
    • 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.

• Hammond
  • Pictures taken of the site of the anchors and foundation that are now in place on 2022-09-03 and shared during the meeting..
  • Tower erection should start on September 19th and take about a week. At that point they can begin the antenna work.

Old Business:

• none

Field Day: Mark Lacey (WX5RN)

• Date: June 24th, 2023

Training

• The October meeting will cover DC connectors and grounding systems which is being prepared by Dean Melancon (KG5AAE). If you have a preferred DC connector please bring it to the meeting for a type of Show-and-Tell.

New Business:

• Congratulations to the new upgrade from the VE Session of the Florida Parishes VE Group.
  • Steven Longwill (K1CSM) of Mandeville, LA upgraded to General.
• October Meet & Greet Over Food & Drinks (5 PM to 7 PM)
  • Tula Burger Co.
    • 116 W Pine St., Ponchatoula, LA 70454
      • October Meeting (7 PM to 8:30)
        • Ponchatoula Community Center
          • 300 N 5th St., Ponchatoula LA 70454

Upcoming events / Hamfest / Cancellations:

• WY4RC - The Young Amateurs Radio Club YARC-WAYZ (Worked All YARC Zones)
  • September 1-15th, 2022
  • Different awards available for working six or all zones during the event.
  • More information is available online at https://yarc.world/index.php/events/2022/yarc-worked-all-yarc-zones-wayz-contest-event/
  • If you know of youth who would be interested in operating, please point them to our Discord server, https://discord.com/yarc, where we are coordinating the event and time slots. For clubs and other operators, please have them check out our rules and award details on how to participate!
• OZONE Hamfest
  • October 7th & 8th
  • Slidell Community Center
  • http://www.w5sla.net/hamfest-2022.htm

General discussion, presentation, or training:

• It’s too HOT to talk about a Christmas Party.

Motion to adjourn:

• 1st motion to adjourn meeting by Ed Mason (KE5GMN)
• 2nd motion by Keith Samrow (KF5VLX)
• All Approved.