June 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 June go out to Dean Melancon KG5AAE, Scott Hernandez KD5PCK, Jason Liuzza K5WDH
If we missed your birthday, then please let us know.

SELARC Meeting Minutes

(Meeting Type: In-Person)

(Ponchatoula Community Center)

May 9th, 2023

Call to order: Russ Plyler (WI5ARD) at 7:12 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 (KE5GMN)
• All Approved

Members present: Russ Plyler (WI5ARD), Mark Lacey (WX5RN), Ed Mason (KE5GMN), Sumana Disimone (KI5WNV), Robert Jaeger (KI5TYD), Lawrence “Larry” Lima (KI5JVY), Mark Lukinovich (KW1O), Dean Melancon (KG5AAE), Mary Melancon (KG5ITF), Jerry Burg (W5TEO), Randy Landry (WB5BW), Mike Jackson (KI5GGP), Tyrone Burns (N5XES)

Guest present: Deborah Young, Rang Lima, Kaf Lukinovich

Treasurers’ report: Ernie (In Texas) -> Mike

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

Bills / Correspondence:

• Waiting to hear back from Matt Anderson on paying the Repeater Council (LCARC) dues of $15.00.

New member applications / renewals: Russ Plyler (WI5ARD)

• Joseph L.S. St.Amant (N4TSU)
• 1st motion to accept by Tyrone Burns (N5XES)
• 2nd motion to accept by Dean Melancon (KG5AAE)
• All Approved.

Health and Welfare:

• Danny Carpenter (N4UXY) just became SK after a long illness. He was a MARC member of the club East of us.

ARES report: Ed Mason (KE5GMN

• Had 30 last night. Last 6 weeks between 25-30

Hamfest Committee: Tyrone Burns (N5XES)

• Ponchatoula Community Center
  • Called Lynnette and provided her the date of the next hamfest being January 19-20, 2024. She has not received the calendar for the center yet.
  • Start kicking off activities in June

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.
    • End of July for 110 power within the building.

• Hammond
  • Tyrone programmed the 6 meter repeater of Pete’s. Waiting to see when to install.
  • Next Steps
    • Power distribution in the cabinet.

Old Business:

• Waiting on Ed to bring the TNC back. :) Can someone drive by Amite and pick it up.

Field Day: Mark Lacey (WX5RN)

• Date: June 24th and 25th, 2023
• Lynnette was contacted with the community center and will check to make sure there are no conflicts.
• WB5NET vs. WM5T
• Antenna and Radio checks for hamfest on Thursday the 11th or 18th. Start time of 8am till Something
• Thursday the 18th Tyrone, Mike, Dean, Mark with a start for 8am

Training

• Next meeting possibly to cover back-up power by Dean. (May)
• Packet presentation by Ed (June)
• EMP Protection / Dave with OZONE on LRS (Lightning Rig Saver) Russ WI5ARD to contact Dave.

New Business:

• Special Olympics Support at SLU
  • Sent an email out to [email protected] the morning of 5/2 trying to get details after hearing someone had reached out to Ralph Shaw. Terry Passman
• Congratulations to the new upgrade from the VE Session of the Florida Parishes VE Group.
  • Technician
    • Douglas DeLoach - Denham Springs, La. ([email protected])
  • General
    • N/A
  • Extra
    • Bobby Lofton/KB5MZI - Prairieville, La. ([email protected])

• June Meet & Greet (5 PM to 7 PM)
  • La Carreta in Amite, LA
    • 122 SW Central Ave, Amite LA 70422
      • May Meeting (7 PM to 8:30)
        • Amite Emergency Operations Center
          • 114 N Laurel St, Amite LA 70422
      • Radios in need of upgrade.

Upcoming events / Hamfest / Cancellations:

• Club Elections for 2023 - Nominations
  • President
    • Russell Plyler WI5ARD
  • Vice President
    • Mark Lacey WX5RN (Stepping Down)
    • Terry N1TDW
  • Secretary
    • Ryan Plyler KI5FMA (Stepping Down)
    • Robert Yeager (Does Not Want This)
  • Treasure
    • Ernie Bush N5NIB (Stepping Down)
    • Mike Jackson KI5GGP (Needs coaching from Ernie)
• Dayton
  • May 19, 20, & 21, 2023
• Huntsville
  • August 19 & 20, 2023

General discussion, presentation, or training:

• New FCC Regulations on radiation checks and documentation. The club station should have documentation.
• Tyrone has a show and tail.

Motion to adjourn:

• 1st motion to adjourn meeting by Ed Mason (KE5GMN)
• 2nd motion by Tyrone Burns (N5XES)
• All Approved.