February 2025, Monthly Newsletter Archive

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 February go out to David Catania N5QOX
If we missed your birthday, then please let us know.

SELARC Meeting Minutes

(Meeting Type: In-Person)

(Ponchatoula, LA)

January 14th, 2025

Call to order: Russ Plyler (WI5ARD) at 7:01pm

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
• 2nd motion by Ryan Dellucky
• All Approved

Members present: Russ Plyler (WI5ARD), Terry Williams (N5TDW), Tyrone Burns (N5XES), Mike Jackson (KI5GGP), Nathan Daigrepoint (KF5HXB), Pat Mason (KE5KMM), Ed Mason (KE5GMN), Keith Samrow (KF5VLX), Aaron Davis (N5OMM), Robert Jaeger (KI5TYD), George Carr (KB5ILL), Sumana Disimone (KI5WNV), Greg Nothacker (W5IDD), Kurvy Marsolan (KJ5HLO), Jerry Burg (W5TE), William Harris (KF5YBY), Nick Munlin (KJ5IQL), Kirby Larpenter, Ryan Dellucky (KI5NMJ), Paul Hambrice (W2XXX)

Guest present: Stephanie Underwood, Deborah Young

Treasurers’ report: Mike Jackson (KI5GGP)

• 1st motion to accept the treasurer's Tyrone Burns
• 2nd motion by Ed Mason
• All Approved

Bills / Correspondence:

• N/A

New member applications / renewals: Russ Plyler (WI5ARD)

• Nicholas Munlin KJ5IQL, Tickfaw, General
• David Burgess KF5UUP Loranger, General
• 1st motion to accept by Tyrone
• 2nd motion to accept by kieth
• All Approved.

Health and Welfare:

• Bob Madden K5NDT became SK on November 19th, 2024 a that the age of 81. Obituary
• Ernie Bush N5NIB Knee Replacement
• Pats back from a leave of absence
• Homer still hanging in there

ARES report: Pat Mason (KE5KMM)

• Total check-ins: 96 for November with 5 new callsigns checked in. For December 86 there were check ins.
• Anyone looking to help with being a net control please reach out to any of the net control operators.
• Winlink Templates Update
• “GOHSEP RESOURCE_REQUEST Form A.txt” is now part of the standard forms. Select Template → Standard Templates… → LA State Forms → GOHSEP RESOURCE_REQUEST FORM A.txt

Hamfest Committee: Tyrone Burns (N5XES)

• Prizes / Tickets
• 1st - Icom IC-705
• 2nd - Yaesu FTM-300DR
• 3rd - Yaesu FT-70DR
• 4th - Yaesu FT-65R
• Door Prizes
• 5x Alpha Antennas $50.00 Rebate Certificate
• Speaker System
• The issues with the speaker system in PCC have been identified. Tyrone will be replacing the 90 degree plug when available.
• New Food Truck
• Cajun Trinity
• Setup Times
• Friday setup starts at 12:00
• Saturday
• Elevator
• Should only be used for gear.
• Paypal
• We have a Paypal account set up for tickets and or admission

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

• Tickfaw
• Waiting to see when the grounding is down at the tower.
• Future Steps
• The Crescend Amplifier is in and ready to be installed.
• Power distribution in the cabinet.
• Cables came in for the amplifier.

• Hammond
• Waiting on Pete to complete the work on the 6 meter repeater.
• Future Steps
• Install new Kenwood repeater donated by Pete Liuzza (WB5ERM). Output power set to 15 watts.
• Duplexer needs to be tuned. Noticed more loss than desired.
• Power distribution in the cabinet.
• Cables came in for the amplifier.

Packet:

• HMU (Hammond, LA, North Oaks Hospital)
• Operational
• PCC (Ponchatoula Community Center)
• Operational
• W5TEO (Hammond)
• Operational
• Power supply was replaced.

Old Business:

• None

Field Day: Ryan Dellucky

• No formal SELARC Field Day January 25th & 26th, 2025
• Summer Field Day will actually be out in the field.
• You can still take part in Field Day from home for the club. When you go to upload your Cabrillo file to the field day website there will be a section where you can select the club.

Training - Hamfest Meeting

• (FUTURE) Morse Code study options.

New Business:

• Congratulations on the new licenses and/or upgrades from the VE Session of the Florida Parishes VE Group.
• Technician
• General
• Jon Basso KJ5IRL Denham Springs, LA Upgrade
• Extra
• Bike MS: Dat’s How We Roll
• Dates: April 5-6, 2025
• Coordinator: Terry N5TDW Williams
• Co-Coordinator: Ryan Dellucky KI5NMJ
• Fox Hunt
• Please reach out to Ryan Dellucky (KI5NMJ) if you are interested in doing a Fox Hunt.
• Parks on the Air
• Contact Ryan Dellucky KI5NMJ if interested
• Club shirts and or hats for events. Paul W2XXX will inquirer about cost.
• Clubs insurance updates to be covered.

• February Meet & Greet (5 PM to 7 PM)
• Millside
• 810 SW Railroad ave. Ponchatoula Louisiana 70454
• February Meeting (7 PM to 8 PM)

○ Ponchatoula Community Center

300 N 5^th street Ponchatoula Louisiana 70454

Upcoming events / Hamfest / Cancellations:

• Jackson MS. Hamfest Last weekend of month.
• HamCation Orlando Florida Feb 7-9

General discussion, presentation, or training:

• Balloon Launch
• Membership Roster
• New member welcome flyer

Motion to adjourn:

• 1st motion to adjourn meeting by Tyrone Burns
• 2nd motion by Mike Jackson
• All Approved.