June Minutes
Miami County Amateur Radio Club met on June 11 at the Harrison Street clubhouse. Meeting was called to order at 7:30 pm.
On motion of Dave, WB8PMG, and second of Steve, KC8TPF, minutes of the previous meeting were approved.
Committee Reports
Station/Repeater
I-Com 706 is reported as down. Autopatch still down due to no phone line. Tri-band Beam antenna still having issues. Dave has expressed an interest in adding another antenna.
Work Party
There will be a work party on July 10, from 8:30 am to noon. KB8JOY will provide coffee and donuts.
PA/TSF Wrap-up
WB8PMG announced that TSF PA work went well, and that the club made $800. Dave also thanked everyone who helped out with the Strawberry Festival. T-shirts are still available.
New Business
Field Day was discussed with the members of the Piqua Radio Club who were present. Piqua Club will provide meat for the picnic. KC8OZA will provide antennas, and the MCARC will provide drinks. KC8OZA will provide logging programs.
Public Service
Volunteers are still needed for the West Milton Triathlon. Scot, KB8JOY will act as net control and the 145.23- repeater will be used.
Announcements
Scott, KB8JOY announced that anyone may call up a net at any time regardless of affiliation(RACES, ARES, etc.) Scott then explained the function of RACES and ARES.
Adjournment
Meeting was adjourned at 8:44 pm.
Bradley Boehringer KD8LWZ, secretary