April 2024, Monthly Newsletter

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)

(Ponchatoula Community Center, LA)

March 12th, 2024

Call to order: Russ Plyler (WI5ARD) at 7:00 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 Mike Jackson KI5GGP
• All Approved

Members present: Russ Plyler (WI5ARD), Tyrone Burns (N5XES), Ryan Dellucky (KI5NMJ), Ed Mason (KE5GMN), Pat Mason (KE5KMM), Mike Jackson (KI5GGP), Jerry Burg (W5TE), Terry Williams (N5TDW), Ernie Bush (N5NIB), Bob Spahn (WD5IDD), Robert Jaeger (KI5TYD), Bill Harris (KF5YBY), Keith Samron (KF5VLX), Dean Melancon (KG5AAE), Mary Melancon (KG5ITF)

Guest present: Line McCormick K5PLG, Paul Hambrice W2XXX, Stephanie Underwood, Bobby Matthews, Michele Matthews, Debrah Young

Treasurers’ report: Mike Jackson (KI5GGP)

• 1st motion to accept the treasurer's Ernie Bush N5NIB
• 2nd motion by Dean Melancon KG5AAE
• All Approved

Bills / Correspondence:

New member applications / renewals: Russ Plyler (WI5ARD)

Bob Spahn, David Oehler (K4BHY), Link McCormick (K5PLG), Brenda Ricks, Paul Hambrice W2XXX, Louis Wiginton (N5OGT)

• 1st motion to accept by Tyrone Burns N5XES
• 2nd motion to accept by Dean Melancon KG5AAE
• All Approved.

Health and Welfare:

• Mark Lacys wife passed away
• George Carrs father passed away and became a silent key
• Bob Heil Passed away and became a silent key

ARES report: Pat Mason (KE5KMN)

• 23 Check ins average

  30 Checks ins on the March 11^th Tangi ARES NET

Hamfest Committee: Tyrone Burns (N5XES)

• Volunteers
  • ???
• Prizes (Other)
  • ???
• Tickets
  • ???
• Speaker System
  • The issues with the speaker system in PCC has been identified. Tyrone will be replacing the 90 degree plug when available.

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

• Tickfaw
  • Waiting to see when the grounding is down at the tower.
  • Future 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.
    • 110 power wall sockets within the building.
  • Dean & Keith are looking for time next week to replace power outlets.

• Hammond
  • Waiting on Pete to complete the work on the repeater.
  • Future Steps
    • Power distribution in the cabinet.
  • Kenwood Repeater Transmitter Went Out
    • Pete is donating his backup repeater with one stipulation of it driving a PA.
    • Tyrone Motion to external amplifier with a maximum of $2,000 per site. Hammond and Tickfaw, Mike Second.
    • Motion of spending $300 on fixing the 145.13 repeater. 1st Ernie, 2nd by Ed.
    • Henry or Crescend

Packet:

• HMU (Hammond, LA, North Oaks Hospital)
  • Operational
• PCC (Ponchatoula Community Center)
  • Operational
• W5TEO (Hammond)
  • Operational

Old Business:

• N/A

Field Day: Mark Lacey (WX5RN)

• ????

Training –

• Any future training topics?
  • EMP Protection / Dave with OZONE on LRS (Lightning Rig Saver) Russ WI5ARD to contact Dave.
  • Digital Modes by Russ Plyler

New Business:

• Congratulations on the new licenses and/or upgrades from the VE Session of the Florida Parishes VE Group.
  • Technician
    • Raymond Ballard - Denham Springs, La. <[email protected]>
  • General
    • Robert Schilling Jr. -/ KI5UJY - Livingston, La. <[email protected]>
    • Michael Strawn / KJ5EIR - Osyka, Ms. <[email protected]>
  • Extra
    • Gregory Nothacker / W5IDD - Hammond, La. <[email protected]>
    • Leon Pussegur Jr. / KJ5CCV - Bogalusa, La. <l[email protected]>
• Ponchatoula Country Market (May)
  • Dee Forrest K5XYL asked if SELARC would like to do a radio setup in the Month of May on the 25^th. Contact Ryan Dellucky KI5NMJ via email ([email protected]) or on face book if you are interested.
    • BikeMS: Dat’s How We Roll 2024
      • Dates: April 6th & 7th
      • Rest Stops
        • Saturday will have 7 stops
        • Sunday will have 6 stops
      • Route Maps <link>
      • Terry Williams (N5TDW) will once again be organizing the amateur volunteers. Please send Terry (N5TDW) a message to volunteer listed on QRZ.
      • Zoom call with Terry
    • Fox Hunt
      • Please reach out to Ryan Dellucky (KI5NMJ) if you are interested in doing a Fox Hunt.

• Meetings
  • Should we have alternate some of our meetings to a Wednesday or Other? Lots of interests
  • Next meeting will be in Amite at the Tangi EOC

    114 N Laurel St, Amite LA 70422

    • Next meet and greet will be at Commodores Pizza in Amite

      114 NE Central Ave. Amite LA 70422

      • April Meet & Greet (5 PM to 7 PM)
        • Commodores Pizza in Amite - 114 NE Central Ave. Amite LA 70422
      • April Meeting (8 PM to 9 PM)

○ Tangi EOC

■ 114 N Laurel St, Amite LA 70422

Upcoming events / Hamfest / Cancellations:

• Mobile Hamfest
  • Date: Saturday April 27th, 2024
  • Time: 8AM to 2PM
  • Greater Gulf State Fairgrounds, Mobile, AL
• Annual Armed Forces Day Crossband Test
  • Date: Saturday May 11th, 2024
  • DoD MARS - Armed Forces Day (Cross-Band Test)

General discussion, presentation, or training:

• ARRL Section Manager Election
  • The election results are in N5YS Houston Polson of Winnfield, LA

Motion to adjourn:

• 1st motion to adjourn meeting by Mike Jackson KI5GGP
• 2nd motion by Terry William N5TDW
• All Approved.