April 2023, Monthly Newsletter

Field Day - Date: June 24th, 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 April go out to R.W. Robbie Ricks KG5JSK.
If we missed your birthday, then please let us know.

SELARC Meeting Minutes

(Meeting Type: In-Person)

(Amite EOC)

March 14th, 2023

Call to order: Russ Plyler (WI5ARD) at 7:20 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 Ed Mason (KE5KMM)
• All Approved

Members present: Russ Plyler (WI5ARD), Terry Williams (N1TDW), Mark Lacey (WX5RN), Mike Jackson (KI5GGP), Ed Mason (KE5GMN), Pat Mason (KE5KMM), Sumana Disimone (KI5WNV), Tim Desmond (KG6G), Tyrone Burns (N5XES), Robert Jaeger (KI5TYD), Lawrence Lima (KI5JVY), Louis White (KG5EFQ), Mark Lukinovich (KW1O), Matthew Moser (KI5YSO), Jerry Burg (W5TE), Francis Minor (KF5YNN)

Guest present: Rang Wadeeron, Kat Lukinovich

Treasurers’ report: Russ Plyler (WI5ARD)

• 1st motion to accept the treasurer's report as presented by Tyrone Burns (N5XES)
• 2nd motion by Mark Lacey (WX5RN)
• All Approved

Bills / Correspondence:

• Dues Received: $25.00 Louis White (KG5EFQ)
• Dues Received: $25.00 Mark Lukinovich (KW1O)
• Dues Received: $40.00 Matt Moser (KI5YSO) Extra Donated to the club.
• Waiting to hear back from Matt Anderson on paying the Repeater Council (LCARC) dues of $15.00.

New member applications / renewals: Russ Plyler (WI5ARD)

• Bob Hare (N5DEA).
• Matt Moser (KI5YSO)
• 1st motion to accept by Tyrone Burns (N5XES)
• 2nd motion to accept by Ed Mason (KE5KMM)
• All Approved.

Health and Welfare:

• Joseph “Joe” Swan (KG5HZU) became SK on 2/23.

ARES report: Pat Mason (KE5KMM)

• Working on getting an EC for Washington Parish
• Average is around 23. Steadily climbing.
• Jim Coleman will be calling the nets for Washington Parish. Their net changed to 6:30 with the time change.

Hamfest Committee: Tyrone Burns (N5XES)

• Prizes Winners
  • All prizes have been delivered

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.

• Hammond
  • Tyrone programmed the 6 meter repeater of Pete’s. Waiting to see when to install.
  • Packet TNC is being worked on by Ed Mason.
    • Proposal of new equipment for community center and Hammond site.
    • Ed testing DOTD site is complete.
    • Alinco 135 DR Mark 3 for packet. Request to purchase 2 at a price of $181 plus tax and shipping.
      • Motion 1st Ed Mason (KE5KMM)
      • Motion 2nd Terry Williams (N1TDW)
      • All Approve
  • Next Steps
    • Power distribution in the cabinet.

Old Business:

• none

Field Day: Mark Lacey (WX5RN)

• Date: June 24th, 2023
• Check with Laynette about using the facility for Field Day.
• Winter Field Day
  • Did anyone participate?

Training

• March Topic is Bike MS: (Terry Williams) N1TDW
• Next meeting possibly to cover back-up power by Dean. (April)
• Packet presentation by Ed (May)
• Cross Band Repeater demonstration in preparation for the BikeMS ride Terry. Repeater Channel Usage. (March)

New Business:

• Congratulations to the new upgrade from the VE Session of the Florida Parishes VE Group.
  • Technician
    • Hyson Leblanc Jr. / KI5ZXF - Ponchatoula, La. ([email protected])
    • Zachary Lobell / KI5ZZJ - Ponchatoula, La. ([email protected])
  • General
    • Sumana Disimone / KI5WNV - Covington, La. ([email protected])
    • Mark Willis / KI5FUG - Kenner, La. ([email protected])
  • Extra
    • Jason Giroir / KI5LIG - Prairieville, La. ([email protected])

• April Meet & Greet (5 PM to 7 PM)
  • Toula Burger Company
    • 116 W Pine St, Ponchatoula, LA 70454
      • April Meeting (7 PM to 8:30)
        • Ponchatoula Community Center
          • 300 N 5th St, Ponchatoula, LA 70454

Upcoming events / Hamfest / Cancellations:

• Bike MS: Dat’s How We Roll 2023
  • March 25-26
  • Volunteers Needed: Please get with Terry Williams N1TDW on locations.
  • HT’s getting programmed need to have tone squelch turned off. Ed Mason
• Club Elections for 2023 - Nominations
  • President
    • Russell Plyler WI5ARD
  • Vice President
    • Mark Lacey WX5RN (Stepping Down)
    • Terry N1TDW - Thinking on it
  • Secretary
    • Ryan Plyler KI5FMA (Stepping Down)
    • Robert Yeager
  • Treasure
    • Ernie Bush N5NIB (Stepping Down)
    • Mike Jackson KI5GGP (Needs coaching from Ernie)
• 2023 Hamfest (Mobile, AL)
  • April 22, 2023 8AM to 1PM

General discussion, presentation, or training:

• Add presentation on EMP for presentation. With the balloons being shot down recently. Dean?

Motion to adjourn:

• 1st motion to adjourn meeting by Mark Lacey (WX5RN)
• 2nd motion by Tyrone Burns (N5XES)
• All Approved.