The
Marinette and Menominee Amateur Radio Club
GROUND WAVE
Repeater Frequencies 147.00 MHZ & 444.075 Mhz
Club Net: Sunday 7PM 147.00 MHz
Simplex DX Spotting and Ragchew Frequency 146.55
Officers
President: Jim Callow K8IR
Vice President: Ed Engleman KG8CX
Treasurer: Lynne Rynish N8OSK
Secretary: Gary Luthardt KG9AD
The MMARC Newsletter November 2000
NOVEMBER
MEETING...
The
November meeting will take place on Thursday the 9th at 7pm in the
cafeteria of BAMC in Menominee.
Tentative
agenda:
(a) old business: spec. event certificates
(b) new business: Ham of the Year nomination form, appoint ballot
committee, look ahead to Charter banquet (dates, special honors),
repeater news, possibility of winter classes.
It's
time to think about the recipient for this year's award. Bring your
nomination form (find it at the end of the newsletter) to the November
meeting, or mail to our PO box. We will appoint two members to sort
through the forms prior to the Christmas party, and have a final ballot with
the top two or three names for all members to vote on at the Christmas party.
The H.O.T.Y. for 2000 will be publicly revealed at that time. The plaque
will be officially presented to the recipient at our Charter banquet.
Remember to include the reasons for selecting your choice for this year's
award. The following members have been previously honored as Ham
of the Year: Noel, K8NB 1994: Ed, KG8CX 1995; Jim, AA9PB 1996;
Jim, KC8DOA 1997; Paul, WC9E 1998; Jim, K8IR 1999.
CHRISTMAS
PARTY COMING…
A
reminder that the Christmas Party will be held on Thursday December 14th at
Schusslers. A reservation form is
included in this issue of the Ground Wave.
Please return it by December 8th.
HERITAGE
INN FISH FRY A SUCCESS...
The
first monthly fish fry this season was held at the Heritage Inn in McAllister,
and according to all reports was thoroughly enjoyed by all.
There were 17 in attendance, including Jim Smith, W4IJR of Dykesville
and his wife. The fish, especially the (all you could eat) cod at $5.80
was delicious. Service was outstanding. We were seated promptly at
6:30pm, and food served immediately. Of course having reservations with
food choice was a major factor. Perhaps we should follow this procedure
at all our fish fries. We will definitely return there at some future
date. Where will our November fish fry be? Any ideas? Or
volunteers to set one up? Stay tuned to the Sunday net, or come to the
meeting for further information.
A
WC9E RUSTIC AFTERNOON...
On
Saturday October 21st, Paul invited all club members and other friends out to
his very comfortable retreat off Harbor Rd, outside of Peshtigo. Burgers,
brats, salads, and desserts were served, along with the usual camaraderie.
Those who were unable to attend missed out on a very nice time. Thanks
to Paul for setting everything up.
KAUKAUNA
SWAPFEST ...
Mark
Sunday, November 5th, and take a short drive down to Kaukauna for the
annual Fox Cities ARC swapfest. It will be held at the Starlight Club,
at the corner of Hwy 55 and Co. Rd. JJ about 1 mile north of the old dog
track. The event opens at 8am, and over $1000 in door prizes will be
given away, with many vendors and flea market tables available. Check
out their web page www.w9zl.ampr.org
WINTER
CLASSES??...VE EXAMS??
We
have had several questions of ham classes being available again this year.
Whether we do or not depends on availability of instructors and a location to
hold them. Let us know if you are interested in helping.
Is there any interest in having a test session sometime in the next few
months? Anyone who needs to take the 5 wpm code element, upgrade, or know of
someone who would like to test for their initial license, should contact one
of the club officers so we have some idea if it's feasible to run a test
session.
NOVEMBER
BIRTHDAYS/ANNIVERSARIES...
Congratulations
to the following Wedding anniversary: Tom & Linda
Hellem, Nov.26.
Birthday people are: 5th, Rose Mary Edquist; Sally Mans; 7th, Kurt
Berge; 10th, Keith Tonn; 18th Diane Mans; 24th Carolyn Johnson.
Best
wishes to all.
CREDITS…
Thanks
to Peninsula Office Equipment of Menominee for printing the Ground Wave.
MARINETTE AND
MENOMINEE AMATEUR RADIO CLUB MINUTES FOR OCTOBER, 2000
The
October 12, 2000 meeting was called to order by President K8IR Jim at 7:05 pm.
The
Treasurer's report shows a balance of $330.36 in the checking account and
$333.44 in the savings account for total assets of $663.80. Contributions to the
antenna fund to date is $812.00. Motion made by Arde KA9WAR and seconded by
Larry N9OSF to approve the Treasurer's report. All in favor.
The
Secretary's minutes for the September 14, 2000 meeting were published in the
October issue of the Groundwave. Motion made by Lynne N8OSK and seconded by Tom
N8LHB to approve the Minutes as printed. All in favor
Ed
received correspondence from Noel K8NB for our yearly renewal for the UPARRA.
Membership dues is $5.00. Motion made by George N9UGG and seconded by Kurt K8BKA
to have the Treasurer strike a check for $5.00 made out to the UPARRA. All in
favor. The 444 repeater is ready to be installed at the site and Jim KC8DOA will
be climbing up the tower to install the antenna at the 200 foot level. A ground
crew will help with the installation and any volunteer help will be appreciated.
Noel reported that many of the old parts for the 444.075 repeater are used on
the Mastr II repeater. In the e-mail Noel proposed the club get full ownership
of the new repeater and he would get the left over pieces of the old one and use
it as he would see fit. Motion made by Dwight W9YQ and seconded by Keith N9PQV
to approve this trade. All in favor
Ed
reported that Paul WC9E will be having a get together at his deer camp on
October 21 Saturday and everyone is invited there. Time will be 1:00 pm to 6:00
pm. Food and refreshments will be served.
Other
correspondence received by Ed was from W9LVN relating to selling name tag
products
October
28 is hamfest in St Paul, MN. Ed also received correspondence from Infolink
stating they are in need of volunteers to help out This is located in the old
radio shack store.
Ed
reported that the Sunday evening net has been averaging 20 checkins.
OLD
BUSINESS:
For
the special event station held in September 120 Q's and so far the club has
received 22 requests for certificates-QSL cards. Jim K8IR reported that the club
will use same certificate and QSL card as last year with the change of
information. Jim remarked thanks to all who helped with the special event
station.
NEW
BUSINESS:
N9JFC
is looking for help to put up the antenna at the high school either on Saturday
or after school is out on a weekday A time needs to be set up with N9JCL and
persons to help set up the antenna
Ed
reported about W8HKY will be 100 in February and some recognition should be made
by the club and other sources for this celebration.
The
next fishfry is October 21 and deadline for reservations is October 13
The
Door County Good Morning Net used
the 147.000 for about two weeks while their repeater was down from a lightning
strike and is now back on the air with full strength signal. They all thank the
147.000 repeater and reported if ours is down to please use the 147.210 if
needed. The 146.730 repeater is now on the air with a good signal. Ed reminded
everyone that JOTA weekend is October 21-22. Ed reported the Christmas Party
will be on December 14 and cost will be $12.00 at Schusslers in Peshtigo.
Information will be in the November Groundwave.
Arde
KA9WAR reported that Jeff N9PQU passed the test and is now a card checker.
Motion
made by Don N9GRK and seconded by Dave KB9WBP to adjourn. All in favor. Meeting
adjourned at 7:43 pm by K8IR.
Gary
W Luthardt KG9AD, Secretary
Persons
attending meeting:
Arde
Nelson KA9WAR
Tom Rynish N8LHB
Don Conant N9GRK
George Benoit N9UGG
David Cunningham KB9WBP
Dwight Bosselman W9YQ
Bob Johnson AA8UT
Ed Engleman KG8CX
Larry Buchholz N9OSF
Jim Callow K8IR
Kurt Berge K8BKA
Lynne Rynish N8OSK
Keith Tonn N9PQV
Gary Luthardt KG9AD
Renelle Schaffer KB9WKD
________________________________________________________________________
2000
Ham of the Year nomination form:
I
nominate ___________________ Call_____ for Ham of the Year, for the following
reasons:
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Bring to the Nov. meeting, or mail to M&M ARC, P.O. Box 1082, Marinette, WI
54143 by Nov. 7
DATE: Thurs. Dec. 14, 2000
PLACE: Schusslers in Peshtigo, Hwy B east
TIME: Cocktails/QRM: 6pm...Dinner 7pm
MENU: Chicken/Tenderloin Tips, family style, coffee, milk, tea included
Make checks payable to "M&M ARC"
Mail: M&M ARC P.O.B. 1082 Marinette, WI 54143
All reservations MUST be in by Dec. 8
Please adhere to this date...No refunds!
**HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL**
Name____________________ Call___________
No. attending____________ Amt. enclosed $_____