Tue
05/09/17

Field Day 2017 Approaches!

Hi folks, 
 
First and foremost, the Club Field Day web page can be found here: 
 
http://k8bxq.org/fieldday 
 
Field Day 2017 is 45 days out and it's time to start thinking about club participation.  We will be setting up at the Roth Family Woodlot in Tedrow/Wauseon again this year, and since we usually only run the 24 hour period, we can begin setup after 8:00pm on Thursday, June 22.  Remember the event starts on Saturday, June 25 at 2:00pm. 
 
If you are bringing your rig and are planning on running the full 24 hour contest, let us know what bands and modes you are capable of running (remember your license class restrictions, you can only run where you are licensed for).  If you have a laptop for running the logging software please bring it along, along with your rig and antenna system.  Make sure to bring plenty of power extension cords to tie into the generator, as well as plenty of antenna feed line so we are not setting up on top of each other. 
 
On the note of laptops, we run a networked logging software which aids immensely in filing the report with the ARRL, as well as keeping track of who is running on the allowed bands and modes.  This software will work work with Mac, Windows, and Linux. 
 
Thu
05/04/17

April 17 Meeting Minutes

The meeting was called to order at 7:30pm by Bryan Patterson (KB8ELG) with 14 Attendance.
The Finance Report was read with motion to approve by Jason Clingaman (KC8PCU) seconded by Dave Claar (W8TUX).
Minutes from previous meeting were distributed in advance vie email with no corrections.
The Membership report stands at 48 total paid and lifetime members.
 
Bill to Present: The P.O. Box is up for renewal at a cost of $88.  Motion to pay was made by Bob Rosebrock (WB8ZOI) and seconded by Allen Nash (KC8UQU).
 
Members in Distress:
 
Jason Clingaman (KC8PCU) was in attendance and looking very well after his heart attack last month.
 
Upcoming Events:
 
June 3 is the FCARC Summer Hamfest.  We will meet on June 2 at the Roth Family Woodlot in Tedrow at 7:00pm to discuss hamfest proceedings and assignments.  Food and Beverage plans were finalized, offering water, soda, coffee, and donuts.  Door prizes will be purchased by Craig Szczublewski (KD8KBU) for a maximum of $100 which was motioned by Bob Rosebrock (WB8ZOI) and seconded by Ed Roth (WD8KRS).  Ticket sales will be handled by Dave Claar (W8TUX) and Craig Szczublewski (KD8KBU), the club table managed by Ed Roth (WD8KRS), food and beverage sales by Angela Infante (KB2AVN), and vendor PR by John Meyers (KD8ZKE).
 
Fri
04/21/17

Silent Key: James Beck KC8DPM

James “Jim” Beck, age 79 of Wauseon passed away Thursday April 20, 2017 at the University of Toledo Medical Center following a lengthy illness. Prior to his retirement he had worked for the City of Wauseon for many years. In retirement he had volunteered with the Fulton County Senior Center, Sauder Village and the Fulton County Historical Society.

Mr. Beck was born on August 9, 1937 in Toledo, the son of the late Ed and the late Nina (Krieger) Beck. On September 18, 1960 he married the former Anne Hyatt and she survives. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Wauseon, the Wauseon F&AM #349 and the Wauseon American Legion Post. He was also a member of the Northwest Ohio Blacksmith Club. He was an amateur radio operator KC8DPM and a member of the Fulton County Amateur Radio Club. He held an Associate Degree in Manufacturing Technology from the University of Toledo and held a Class III Waste Water Treatment license and a Class I Water Treatment license from the State of Ohio.

Surviving besides his wife Anne is daughter; Cindy (Tom) Savage of Wauseon, son; Chris (James) Beck of Wauseon, grandchildren; Nick (Jackie) Savage and Catie (Jordon) Lemley.

Wed
04/05/17

Meeting Minutes, March 20, 2017

The meeting was called to order at 7:30pm by Bryan Patterson (KB8ELG) with 12 Attendance.
The Finance Report was read with motion to approve by Cass Teles (KD8MNG) seconded by Dave Claar (W8TUX).
Minutes from previous meeting were distributed in advance vie email with no corrections.
The Membership report stands at 48 total paid and lifetime members.
 
Members in Distress:
 
KC8PCU is out of the hospital and continues to recover nicely.
 
Upcoming Events:
 
June 3 is the FCARC Summer Hamfest.  Flyers are available for printing on the club website at http://k8bxq.org/hamfest.  Club members are encouraged to spread the word about this event.
 
June 24 and 25 is the ARRL Field Day.  More information can be found at http://www.arrl.org/field-day and members are encouraged to download the rules packet.  We are looking for volunteers to help with some of the bonus points like an Education program and club information table.
 
July 9 is the Delta Chicken Festival Parade.  We have helped with this in the past and will continue to assist the Delta Police Department this year.
 
Old Business:
 
Storm Spotter Training was well received.  The presentations continue to improve year over year.  It was mentioned that the Bryan repeater (146.820) is monitored by the Indiana Weather Service.  Amateur Radio operators in the Storm Spotter program are encourage to remember this frequency for reporting.
Thu
03/09/17

Change in VE Testing Location

Starting in March, VE testing will now be at George's Radio & Antenna Service, 7800 St Rt 108 in Wauseon. It is still the last Saturday at 9:00am. 

Sun
02/26/17

Club Meeting Minutes February 20, 2017

Silent Key Report: Dale Little (N8MI)

Finance Report read with motion to approve by Jim McBride (K8JPD) seconded by Ben Murray (KD8JBS).

Minutes from previous meeting were read with several corrections:
 

  • Festival of Lights is actually excluded from 2017 events
  • There is an additional net on the 3rd Wed, 9pm USB on 50.125
  • Motion to adjourn was made by KC8UQU and seconded by WB8ZOI

Upcoming Events:
 

  • Storm Spotter 6pm March 16, contact Bryan Patterson (KB8ELG) at kb8elg@hotmail.com if you are not comfortable with online registration.  The event is 6pm - 9pm Administration Building, Wauseon, online registration a must!  http://events.eventzilla.net/e/2017-skywarn-spotter-training--fulton-cou...
  • Regarding upcoming meetings, future meetings will be in the conference room on the 2nd floor of the admin building, not the council chambers.  Bryan Patterson (KB8ELG), Jason Clingaman (KC8PCU), and John Meyers (KD8ZKE) are official club contacts to gain access on those meeting nights.
  • Bryan Patterson (KB8ELG) mentioned possible participation in Winter Field Day 2018 (End of January)
  • Jason Clinagman (KC8PCU) September 9 is an event over at Homecoming Park sponsored by the UAW (IAC) for veterans.  The club was asked if we might be intereted in helping.

Old Business:
 

  • Charitable fund raising project, Bryan Patterson (KB8ELG) is still looking for ideas where the club can participate

New Business:
 

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