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
Web Page: http://w8pif.com
Officers
President: Jim Callow, K8IR
Vice President: Bob Schrader, AA9GZ
Treasurer: Paul Drees, WC9E
Secretary: Valerie Hallam, KC8WAI
The MMARC Newsletter November 2005
NOVEMBER MEETING…
The
M&M ARC will meet at 7pm on Thursday November 10th at the Spies
Public Library meeting room. We
hope you can attend. Paul WC9E reports the raffle item for the meeting will be
a new out of the box 5" B/W TV with AM/FM Radio combination. Tickets will
remain at only $1 or 6 for $5.
THREE FOR THREE…
KC9IIH
KD8CHL
Three prospective hams tested at our VE session at the Stephenson Public Library on October 20th and all three passed their Technician License Exams. Congratulations to KC9IIH, Jed Buechler; KC9III, Diann Hallam (KC8WAI’s daughter), and KD8CHL, Tearlach (Charlie) Sinclair. (Diann left before we had a chance to snap her pictures.)
Another testing
session is being planned for December 17th.
HAMS POPULATE MARINETTE STREET…
A street in Marinette can boast of having seven amateur radio operators within
a five block stretch. The street is Oakes St. and the hams living there
are: KG9AD, KB9NNV, KC9IIH, AB9PJ, W9LPJ, K9RLG, and AA9IB. Four hams
live next door to each other...three in one household, two live just a block
away, and the last one is at the end of the street. And there is a possibility
of another one by the Dec. 17 test session. Might this be one of the most
"radioactive" small city streets in the
country?
JOTA…
Several local Boy Scouts had their first taste of amateur radio during the annual Jamboree On The Air, or JOTA, held the weekend of October 15th. Earl, KC8WJN was the host at the site the club uses for Field Day. About 20 scouts and leaders attended. Jim, KS8O set up his portable station, and Pete, AB9PJ had his 2 meter and HF mobile rigs available so the local scouts could talk with other scouts on the air. The scouts who talked on the air received a “1st Contact” certificate. Contacts were made on both HF and Echolink. Ed, KG8CX also helped out at the event.
REPEATER GUIDELINES…
Our
net master, Ed, KG8CX, found these common sense operating guidelines on the
Independent Repeater Association Website. The IRA operates a system of linked
repeaters covering most of the western Lower Peninsula.
To
make ham radio communications more enjoyable and efficient for all:
1. Try not to use 11 meter lingo when talking on the local repeaters.
2. Speak normally as if you were talking on the telephone or in person. Some
examples: Don't say, "The first personal here is ___"(use your
name). Don't say "Thanks for the comeback" (use thanks for the
call/answer), Don't say, "I've destinated" (use I've arrived)"
Don't repeatedly say, "I hear that" or "roger that" in
response to every transmission/comment. Don't say your, or the other person's,
call sign every transmission (only your call is required once every 10
minutes).
3. Don't just kerchunk the repeater without saying your call (at least on the
second kerchunk).
4. Don't shout into your mike. Key the mike at least for one second before
talking.
5. Don't give one word answers or comments.
6. Don't break into an ongoing conversation unless you know who all is in it,
and/or you have something meaningful to contribute.
7. When in a QSO with more than two people involved, turn it over to someone
by name (go ahead Jim). When you sign clear, turn it over to someone by name
or call (don't just sign clear because no one would know who should pick it
up.)
8. Use a mike hanger in your vehicle to avoid sitting on the mike, and
inadvertently keying up a repeater with people all over the repeater coverage
area listening in.
Ed
has posted these guidelines on our website as well.
NOVEMBER
BIRTHDAYS/ANNIVERSARIES...
Congratulations to those celebrating November Birthdays: 4th, Jim
Pearson; 5th, Sally Mans;
7th, Kurt Berge; 18th Diane Mans.
And Happy Anniversary on the 26th to Tom & Linda Hellem.
1.
Call meeting to order
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
3.
Recognize guests and/or new members
Members
introduce themselves with their call sign and talk about their HAM Radio
activities in the past month. DX Stations worked, Antenna Projects, Contests
worked, etc.
4.
Approve Secretary's report as printed in the Ground
Wave
5.
Treasurer's Report 10/31/05 (Paul)
Checking $1561.30
Savings
$680.64
Total $2241.94
Repeater Fund $904.18
6.
Communications to read (any club officer)
7.
Net report (Ed)
8.
Repeater Committee Report
9.
Bylaws Committee
10.
Old
Business
-
Christmas
Party
-
Technician
Classes
11.
New Business…
Ham of the Year
12.
Announcements/Raffle
13.
Adjournment
14.
Program
MINUTES OF THE M&M AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
October
13, 2005
-Meeting called at 7:00pm, by Jim Callow, Pres.
-Pledge
-Bart Stupak- town meeting 7:30pm, 2nd floor
-Secretary report as printed in Ground Wave
-Treasurer quarterly report stand as given-
-Raffle 2 books donated by Jim Callow
-Communications: Thank you flowers- Lou Parkansky
-ARRL Insurance plan quote expired and must be resubmitted
-E-mail: justlearnmorsecode.com for morse trainer
Get well greetings to 1106 18th Avenue- Jim Armstrong KB8PCQ
Ed- net report 22-23 check-ins
-Repeater Committee: Pete- standstill; waiting for more donations- 4 Element
antenna, 4-6 weeks to order antenna
-Education Committee: No report
-By-Law Committee: No report
-Motion to change Bylaws to add repeater fund. Separate account; checkingor savings; up to
the Treasurer
All in favor: unanimous
-Boys & Girls Club update: silent key donation set up station antenna HF
radio; Eric will check equipment
-Donated: Orion radio worth $2500-2800, plus tuner worth $300, 2 opt filters,
donated by Tanya
Parkansky for the repeater fund. Ebay? Raffle?-Motion by Jim
Pearson KS8O to offer the donated Ten-Tec transceiver on E-bay with a minimum
bid of $2600.00 for a period of 30 days. If the rig does not sell in the 30 day
period, the rig will go up for raffle.
Jim Voss KC8WJO 2nd the motion.
Dwight W9YQ will list on Ebay. All in favor: unanimous. No power
cord or mike- ordered by Jim Callow from Ten-Tech $42.75 for Orion radio to come
from repeater fund.
-Christmas Party: Ed K686X/ Pete AB9PJ committee. Reservation, Sunday December 4th,
5pm social, 6pm
dinner at Schusslers. Jim Voss KC8WJO brought a motion for the
committee to decide the menu.
Tearlach “Charlie” Sinclair 2nd the motion.
-Exams: October 20th, registration at 5:30pm, test at 6pm at the
Marinette library
-Tech class- winter- January?; no volunteers; think about it
-Jim Voss KC8WJO brought motion to donate $100 and a thank you to Spies Library
for use of the room
and equipment. Bob Schrader. 2nd motion.
-Dave Arnold W8DXX: QCWA-Quarter Century Wireless Association. Start chapter?
Closest chapters are
St. Ignace & Kenosha. Some eligible: Dwight, Jim, Tom, Kurt,
Bob, Dave, etc.
-Ken Exworthy suggested shorter class sessions for Tech.
-Jim Pearson at Earl Bramschreiber’s radio station talked with Scouts from
over the US
-Raffle $51.00; low band DXing, ARRL antenna book. Tearlach “Charlie”
Sinclair won.
-Leave for upstairs & Bart Stupak
-Adjourn motion brought; Bob S. AA9GZ, 2nd by Bob J. K8RJ
-Introductions:
Program by Dave Arnold W8DXX-Motorola’s answer to BPL
Valerie Hallam
KC8WAI
Jim Voss
KC8WJO
Jim Pearson
KS8O
Bob Jarnutowski
K8RJ
Tom Hellem
K0SN
Jason Lauzer
W9JTL
Pete Johnson
AB9PJ
Marge Bramschreiber
EMC Meno Co.
Rebecca Gondeck
K9RLG
Eric Janssen
KG9GH
Taylor Johnson
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George Benoit
N9UGG
Jed Buechler
Guest
Ed Engleman
KG8CX
Arde Nelson
KA9WAR
Paul Drees
WC9E
Bob Schrader
AA9GZ
Jim Callow
K8IR
Dave Arnold
W8DXX Gene G. Voelker
K9GGV
Dwight Bosselman
W9YQ
Tearlach F. Sinclair
next week
Club members and guests are cordially invited to
attend
the M & M Amateur Radio Club
Christmas
Party
RESERVATIONS
ARE REQUIRED!
PAYMENT
MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR RESERVATION
Date:
Sunday, December 4, 2005
Place: Schussler’s
Supper Club (Small Banquet Room)
W 3529 County Trunk B
Peshtigo, WI 54157
Time:
5:00 p.m. Camaraderie and Christmas Cheer
6:00 p.m. dinner
MENU
Family style Chicken, Tenderloin Tips,
and Meatballs with Swedish/sour cream gravy. Includes all the trimmings:
Cheddar/Ranch mashed potatoes and gravy, veggies, etc. choice of beverage and a
lite dessert.
Cost: $16.50 Adults
$10.00
Children, ages 4 - 10 yrs
$ 2.00
Children, ages 1 - 3 yrs
Per person which includes tax, tip and beverage.
Reservations are due no later than Monday, November 28,
2005. Make check payable to M & M Amateur Radio Club and send to:
M & M Amateur Radio Club
P. O. Box 1082
Marinette, WI 54143
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Mail
this portion with your check
Name of club
member _________________________________________
Adults attending
_____@ $16.50
Children 4-10
_____@ $10.00
Children 1-3
_____@ $ 2.00 Amount
Enclosed_______________
CONSTITUTION
AND BY-LAWS
OF THE
MARINETTE-MENOMINEE
AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
Updated:
October 2005
CONSTITUTION
ARTICLE
I
NAME
The name of the club shall be the
Marinette and Menominee Amateur Radio Club.
ARTICLE
II
OBJECT
The
objects of this club are the promotion of interest in amateur radio
communication and experimentation, the relaying of messages by radio without
charge, the furtherance of the public welfare, the advancement of the radio art,
the representation of the radio amateur in legislative affairs, the maintenance
of fraternalism and a high standard of conduct among its members, and the
promotion of such other activities as are allied thereto.
ARTICLE
III
MEMBERSHIP
All persons interested in amateur
radio shall be eligible for membership. Membership shall be by application
and election upon such terms as the club shall by its By-Laws provide.
ARTICLE IV
ORGANIZATION
There shall be elected for a term
of one year, a President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer.
The immediate Past-President and an Activities Manager (who shall be appointed
by the newly elected President), together with the Vice-President, Secretary and
Treasurer shall be the Executive Committee.
In the event the immediate Past-President is unavailable to serve on the
Executive Committee, the newly elected President shall appoint a person to serve
on the Executive Committee.
ARTICLE
V
DUTIES
OF OFFICES
1. PRESIDENT.
The President shall preside at all meeting of this club and shall conduct
the same according to the rules adopted; he/she shall enforce due observance of
this Constitution and By-Laws; decide all questions of order; sign all official
documents that are adopted by the club, and none other, and perform all
customary duties to the office of President.
2. VICE-PRESIDENT.
The Vice-President shall assume all the duties of the President in
his/her absence. He/she shall be responsible for all meeting programs.
3. TREASURER.
The Treasurer shall receive and keep an accurate account of all monies
received and expended. The Treasurer shall pay no bills without proper
authorization. At the end of each quarter, the Treasurer shall submit an
itemized statement of disbursements and receipts. In addition, the Treasurer
shall maintain an accurate and up-to-date club roster. A copy of the club roster
shall be submitted to the editor of the club newsletter each month in which
there are changes in membership and/or addresses.
The Treasurer shall also advise
members by mail early in October that the membership fees and the autopatch fees
of the Marinette-Menominee Amateur Radio Club are due and payable to the
Treasurer. When dues are paid, the Treasurer will promptly issue a new
membership card to the member.
Any member failing to pay dues by
December 31st will be dropped from the club roster.
4. SECRETARY.
The Secretary shall keep a written record of the proceedings of all
meetings, submit a written copy of the minutes of the club to the Editor of the
club newsletter within one week of the meeting to ensure inclusion of the
minutes with the mailing of the club newsletter each month, carry on all
correspondence of the club, read communications at each meeting, except when
excused by action under the By-Laws.
5. ACTIVITIES MANAGER.
The Activities Manager shall organize club member radio station
activities, contests for enjoyment and general interest maintenance. He/she
shall maintain close liaison with the ARRL Emergency Coordinator of SEC, who has
jurisdiction, in order to further the fullest possible club participation in
ARRL Emergence Corps. He/she shall keep informed by questionnaires or other
means as to which members possess station equipment to facilitate emergency
organization and to help in planning general interest activities. He/she shall
encourage new stations in reporting activities to the club and to the elected
section communications official of the ARRL; all these things to make the
standing of the club and amateur radio activities in the community as
outstanding as possible. He/she may appoint traffic committees or assistants to
aid him/her in specific branches of activity.
ARTICLE VI
MEETINGS
The
By-Laws shall provide for regular and special meetings.
At the meetings, twenty (20) percent of the membership shall constitute a
quorum for the transaction of business.
ARTICLE
VII
ELECTIONS
Elections
for the officers of the club will be held annually in September with new
officers taking office by the first meeting in October.
ARTICLE VIII
DUES
OR ASSESSMENTS
The Club by a majority vote of
those present at any regular meeting, may levy upon the general membership such
dues or assessments as shall be deemed necessary for the business of the
organization within its objects as set forth in Article II. Non-payment
of such dues or assessments shall be cause for expulsion from the Club within
the discretion of the membership.
ARTICLE
IX
AMENDMENTS
The
Constitution or the By-Laws may be amended by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the
members at a regular meeting provided there is a quorum present. Proposals for
amendments shall be submitted in writing at a regular meeting and may not be
voted on until the next regular session.
BY-LAWS
OF THE
MARINETTE-MENOMINEE
AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
SECTION
1
SECRETARY:
It shall be the duty of the secretary to keep the Constitution and
By-Laws of the Marinette-Menominee Amateur Radio Club and have the same with
him/her at every regular and special meeting. He/she shall cause all amendments,
changes and additions to be noted thereon and shall permit the same to be
consulted by members upon request.
SECTION 2
MEMBERSHIP:
Applications for membership shall be submitted at a regular meeting in
writing and each application must express a willingness of the applicant to
abide by the Constitution and By-Laws and such rules as shall from time to time
be promulgated by the club. Two-thirds (2/3) of those present shall approve the
applicant before he/she shall be considered elected to the
membership.
SECTION
3
MEETINGS:
Meetings shall be held on the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
(local time) at a place designated by the President.
Special meetings may be called by
the President or upon written request of any five (5) members of the Club in
good standing. Notices shall be sent to all the members of the Club in good
standing informing them of the special meeting and the business to be
transacted. Such notices shall be sent so that in ordinary postal delivery, they
shall arrive at least forty-eight (48) hours before the time therein set for the
meeting. Only such business as is designated in said notice shall be transacted
at such special meetings.
SECTION 4
DUES:
A regular annual assessment of Fifteen Dollars ($15.00) per member is
hereby assessed in accordance with the provisions of ARTICLE VIII of the
Constitution for the purpose of providing funds.
Autopatch privileges are included in the above assessment.
Where as a large part of the
Clubs' expense is from the newsletter, the Club will reduce any additional
memberships one-half (1/2) of the primary membership fee for members of same
family residing at the same address requiring only one newsletter.
(Editors note: I believe this was
modified at some point to make family memberships $22.50, regardless of the
number of additional family members)
(Editor’s note: the following
paragraph from the 1993 version was eliminated in 1995)
In addition to regular club
membership dues, anyone wishing to participate in the autopatch portion of the
Marinette- Menominee Amateur Radio Club will pay the autopatch dues consisting
of a one time charge of Ten Dollars ($10.00) to join the autopatch portion of
the club, and a fee of Twenty-eight Dollars ($28.00) per year, per person, to
maintain active membership in the autopatch portion of the Marinette-Menominee
Amateur Radio Club. Dues for the autopatch are due and payable at the November
meeting of the Club. Persons wishing to participate in the autopatch must be
members in good standing of the Marinette-Menominee Amateur Radio Club and
follow the current Federal Communications Commission Rules and Regulations
regarding use of an autopatch.
SECTION 5
COMMITTEES:
There shall be the following standing committees:
1.
HOUSE COMMITTEE: This
committee shall see that the meeting place is in good order for a meeting and
see that it cleaned up after the meeting. It shall see that properties normally
stored at the meeting place shall be properly stored before leaving.
2.
PROGRAM COMMITTEE: This
committee shall function under the direction of the President and shall provide
interesting and educational programs for Club meetings. Information of the
programs shall be furnished in advance to the newsletter editor so that he/she
may include it on the meeting notice.
3.
PICNIC COMMITTEE:
While this activity is a whole Club activity, it shall be under the
direction of the Chairman who will be directly assisted by the Activities
Manager and the other members as he shall select.
4.
CHARTER NIGHT COMMITTEE:
This committee shall make all arrangements for the Charter Night Banquet,
such as location, food and menu arrangements, program, tickets, notices,
publicity and other details of Charter Night
5.
SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
Such committees shall be appointed as required/necessary by the
President.
SECTION
6 (Added 10/2005)
REPEATER
FUND
A permanent "Repeater Maintenance and Expense
Fund" shall be created to pay for all repeater expenses for both the
147.000 repeater and the 444.075 repeater. The Fund shall be kept in a
separate account under control of the club treasurer.
2. The following revenue sources shall be directed to the above
said account for the purpose of current and future repeater expenses for the
purpose of maintaining the two club repeaters in a high quality fashion on
an ongoing basis.
a. 35% of all
club membership fees on an annual basis beginning with the
2006 membership dues and continue
every year thereafter.
b. 100% of all
donations from members specifically “indicated” for repeater maintenance
and/or fund.