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1951

December 17
Regular meeting called to order at 7:45 p.m.
Because of the extreme cold and snowy highway, Davenport club asked to postpone meeting until January.
Red Patterson and a new member Alan Hahn paid dues: total in treasury $11.75,
Minutes of the previous meeting read and approved.
Chas. Van Dyke reported that the antenna tuner was in his possession.
The club secretary distributed 10 Remington Rand TVI booklets.
New business was taken up at 8:30.
Al Weber made a motion that the Davenport Radio club be invited to the regular January meeting. P. Havercamp seconded. Motion carried.
The interference ordinance (proposed) was discussed. P. Havercamp appointed chairman to help push this through Light and Water board. Action to be taken at the January board meeting. J. Wickey and R. Stormer were appointed to assist Mr. Havercamp.
The nomination committee reported and recommended in a motion that the following be elected:

K. Van Atta W0BGN President
R. Stormer Vice president
L. McKee W0FDL Sect.-Treasurer.
P. Havercamp seconded motion. The above were elected unanimously by show of hands.
Al Weber mad a motion that the club give the retiring president Chas. Van Dyke a vote of appreciation for his 1.5 years of service and of doing an outstanding job. Seconded by P. Havercamp- motion carried.
There was discussion of a joint frequency for this area and emergency operations.
L. McKee, Secretary

1999

January 11
In absence of President Steve Rundall, Rich Higgerson read the minutes.
No changes were noted.
Bud Pitt moved and Elaine Pitt seconded and motion passed to purchase an HF rig of the Alinco variety DX-70TH.
This is a 100 watt rig with 6-mtr capabilities at 10 watts.
Steve Fowler to contact RT Systems of Alabama for pricing.
May go ahead and buy as this was presented at two meetings.
A repeater preamp was discussed and the batteries need checked.
Tom Kramer to check access for servicing batteries.
Fish fry dates at Illinois City Hall for Feb. 20 or 27.
Steve Fowler to confirm a date.
Tom Kramer will purchase Ham Radio tapes.
Respectfully submitted,
Steve Fowler Sec/Treas.

February 8
Steve Fowler officiated the meeting, reading the minutes and secretary reports for January.
Lorna moved and Don seconded the motion and the vote approved the minutes and report.
Steve Fowler is waiting on Quotes from RT Systems.
Tom brought the Ham tapes and will submit bill later.
Fish Fry date is February 20 at 5:00pm, Don & Lorna to pick up supplies.
This is a potluck, bring a dish to share and your drinks.
It was decided to purchase an LP deep fryer for the club. Ed Kublik to investigate and purchase.
Bud is moving and is resigning the Hamfest as coordinator and looking for a replacement.
Ed moved and Don seconded to close meeting at 7:45pm, and of course carried.
Respectfully submitted
Steve Fowler

March 8
Meeting canceled due to inclement weather.
April 12
Steve Rundall officiated the meeting.
Steve Fowler read the minutes and secretary reports for February.
No meeting in March due to inclement weather.
Steve Fowler still waiting on Quotes from RT Systems, Mike to call Burk for prices.
Tom submitted bill for Ham tapes.
Rick checking to see if blood drive would increase traffic at field day site.
Don and Lorna checking on containers for Club cooker.
Bud is moving and is resigning the Hamfest as coordinator and looking for a replacement.
Close meeting at 7:55pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Steve Fowler

May 10
Steve Rundall officiated the meeting with 8 persons present.
Steve Fowler read the minutes and secretary reports for April.
Tom moved and Elaine seconded they be approved as read. The vote carried.
Steve Rundall reported Mike has ordered club radio.
Tom was paid for Ham tapes.
Bud is moving and is resigning the Hamfest as coordinator and looking for a replacement, he will continue through this year.
Elaine reported Fairground is booked for next two years. Bud donated a climbing belt to club and reported he has the club's long rope.
Paul reported that he had some equipment for sale from Jim Ray's estate.
Elaine moved and Steve R seconded to buy 50 amp power supply if everything checked out okay and a fair price could be established.
Closed meeting at 8:17 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Steve Fowler

June 14
Steve Rundall officiated the meeting.
Steve Fowler read the minutes and secretary reports for May.
Tom reported on use of the Clubs new Alinco radio.
Need to watch that everything is plugged in on face.
Elaine moved, Ed seconded minutes be approved as read.
Steve F took hamfest books.
Ed asked for plastic barrel to store fish cooker. Rick H to acquire.
Field day weed park June 26 & 27
Steve F to pay tower rent to College.
Close meeting at 7:52pm.
Respectfully submitted
Steve Fowler

July 12
Steve Rundall officiated the meeting.
Steve Fowler read the minutes and secretary reports for June.
Bruce moved, Steve R seconded minutes be approved as read.
Steve F to pay tower rent to College.
Barrel for cooker still pending.
Bruce moved, Larry H seconded, vote carried to contribute $10 to QRZ.com.
Was pointed out Bud's address and phone is still on flyer.
Close meeting at 7:58pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Steve Fowler

August 11
Failed to get a quorum, meeting not held.
September 13
Regular meeting held on time.
Steve F., KA9AQR, read the minutes and treasurer's report for July.
Discussed deposit on Hamfest tables, nothing resolved.
Discussed a $25.00 vendor prize for vendor ticket, one ticket per vendor in a drawing.
Questions about the hourly cash prizes and total prize payout came up.
Will check past practice with Bud and Elaine.
Need to make up "No animals" signs for main building.
Decided to meet to set up at 10:00 at West Liberty.
Also discussed acquiring change for the wiener roast.
Lorna to purchase supplies for wiener roast and submit bill.
Check with Barry of Fair Board for next year's date and set up a time to get keys.
Meeting adjourned.
October 11
Met on time.
Steve F., KA9AQR, read the minutes and treasurer's report for September.
Discussed Hamfest activities.
Questioned whether or not the drop cords used at the Hamfest were new.
Discussed how to recognise Bud and Elaine for their years of service at Field Days, fish fries, and, of course, the Hamfest.
Will check on a plaque.
Will check with Barry of Fair Board for next year's outside electricity rates before printing flyers.
Check with Jeff Dodd when we we might have next year's Iowa City representative for the Hamfest flyer.
November 8
Steve F., KA9AQR, read the minutes and treasurer's report for October.
Wrote check for the club share of the 1999 Hamfest.
Tom purchased some tools to be left with the repeater and will submit bill.
Will need to print 1000 flyers for the Wheaton hamfest in January.
Nominations for year 2000 club officers.
For President:

Lorna nominated KØVSV, Tom Kramer, Don seconded.
Tom nominated WBØGAG, Bruce Dagel, Lorna seconded.
Highest number of votes elects President, next highest number elects Vice President.
For Secretary/Treasurer:

Tom nominated KA9AQR, Steve Fowler, Lorna seconded.
Don moved nominations cease, Lorna seconded.
Set dues next month and carry out elections.
Steve to check on plaque (hasn't done it yet).
Lorna moved and Don seconded to close meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Steve Fowler
December 13
Meeting called to order by Steve F.
Reimbursed Tom for repeater tools
Steve F reported on price quotes for plaque and asked for suggestions for text.
Election of next year's club officers.
KØVSV, Tom Kramer, President
WBØGAG, Bruce Dagel, Vice President
KA9AQR, Steve Fowler, Secretary/Treasurer
Set next year's dues.
Voted to keep dues $5.00.

2000

January 10
Regular meeting called to order by the new president, KØVSV.
Minutes of the December 13 meeting and the treasurer's report read and approved.
Reimbursed Brad for the Club's trailer license fees.
Attending members were polled for ideas about the direction of the Club's next few meetings.
A special meeting place was selected for the next meeting: Muscatine Community College.
After the business meeting, there will be a program with the computers in a classroom or lab.
We will demonstrate the Club's web site, the FCC Universal Licensing System, and anything else we get requests for and can do.
After the meeting was adjourned, a tape of a fiercely competitive contest club was shown.
February 14
Regular meeting called to order by the president, KØVSV, at Muscatine Community College.
Minutes of the January 10 meeting and the treasurer's report read and approved.
One item of the treasure's report is of special interest to 'net surfers: iGive has added to the treasury with two checks so far! (Click on the link on our home page to sign up.)
Attending members were asked to introduce themselves to our guest from the Muscatine Journal.
KØVSV presented the bill for the club's new climbing belt.
With new email addresses for several Hamfest committee members, the Hamfest flier is out of date already. Committee will investigate possible solutions.
KØVSV to check on getting space on the high school campus for Field Day, including permission to camp in campers.
The business meeting was kept brief to allow more time for the special program.
After the meeting we adjourned to a computer lab for a hands on session with the FCC Universal Licensing System and any other computer and internet requests we had time to answer.
Thanks to the special program and the MCC computer lab, we had the best member turnout we have had in months!
March 13
Regular meeting called to order by the president, KØVSV, at Muscatine High School.
Minutes of the February 14 meeting and the treasurer's report read and approved.
KØVSV presented the third iGive check to the treasurer. (Click on the link on our home page for more information about iGive.)
The very nice article in the Muscatine Journal about the club was passed around for those of us that hadn't yet seen it.
The Hamfest flier was discussed and the solution for updating the flier will be handled in three parts.

For the next hamfest our members will visit, fliers will be corrected by hand.
For a long term solution for this year, the fliers will be reprinted with the updated email addresses.
For the longer term, we will be looking into getting a permanent Hamfest committee email address.
WBØGAG reported that the Hamfest is listed with the ARRL and they have asked if we want the Hamfest to be sanctioned. KØVSV will look into the requirements.
The potential for a date conflict with the Greyslake Hamfest was revisited. KØVSV will complete the email to them requesting coordination with their plans.
Field Day at the high school was discussed. KØVSV will get a copy of the city noise ordinance.
Next month's meeting will be at Muscatine Community College.
KØVSV reported on possible repeater operation changes.
It was moved and approved the meeting close.
For this month's program, we watched a NOAA weather spotter's tape about tornados.
April 10
Regular meeting called to order by the vice president, WBØGAG at Muscatine Community College.
Minutes of the March 13 meeting and the treasurer's report read and approved.
WBØGAG reported getting a permanent Hamfest committee email address.
The Hamfest committee email address is SEIA_Hamfest@bigfoot.com
KA9AQR relayed the results of the inquiry about the Greyslake Hamfest. Our dates for 2001 will not conflict.
KBØTFT pointed out that the Galva and Des Moines hamfests are coming up. He indicated that flyers will be delivered to them.
WBØGAG announced planned updates to the Club website and asked for any further ideas. The updates include adding coverage of the special interests pursued by the local hams and improved layout of the site. Send any ideas for additional coverage or improvements to kc0aqs@qsl.net.
Items being pusued by the president were tabled due to him being out of town on business.
It was moved and approved the meeting close.
May 8
Regular meeting called to order by the president, KØVSV, at Muscatine Community College.
Minutes of the April 10 meeting and the treasurer's report read and approved.
In old business, KØVSV updated the members on Field Day site preparations.
KBØTFT and KA9AQR reported on Hamfest publicity and preparations.
In new business, WBØTSG presented a bill for the license renewals on the club trailers.
KØVSV presented 2 checks from iGive.
After the meeting, we watched a tape from the ARRL demonstrating antenna theory.
June 12
Informal meeting at Muscatine Community College.
Minutes of the May 8 meeting and the treasurer's report read and approved.
Field Day location announced: Fuller Park, reserved for Saturday.
Decided not to meet during July and August.
After the meeting, we toured the repeater installation.
August 23
The local VEC bunch reports another successful testing session, with an 80% success rate. The Club offers congratulations to the new and upgraded licensees.
September 11
Regular meeting dedicated to last minute planning and co-ordination for the Hamfest. We seem to be pretty well prepared, and everyone has a confirmed plan of action for his/her role.
October 9
Regular meeting dedicated to post-Hamfest reports and organization of plans for next year's Hamfest preparations. Hamfest financial records were presented by KA9AQR and approved. Distribution of funds will proceed as usual. Advance ticket sales discussed, with agreement to offer advance tickets with two door prize entry stubs. Several questions in regard to the mechanics of advance sales were raised that will be further researched and discussed. An advance flier will be prepared to be distributed at upcoming local hamfests.
November 13
Regular meeting called to order by the president, KØVSV, at Muscatine Community College.
Minutes of the October 9 meeting and the treasurer's report read and approved.
In old business, KØVSV updated the members on ARRL sanctioning of the Hamfest.
KBØTFT, KØVSV and KA9AQR reported ongoing progress in establishing Hamfest procedures and timelines.
The repeater's weakened receive was discussed and options for correcting it explored.
The current officers were unanimously nominated for next years terms.
December 11
Regular meeting canceled on account of snow.

2001

January 10
Regular meeting called to order by the president, KØVSV.
Minutes of the November 13 meeting and the treasurer's reports read and approved.
Dealt with Hamfest ongoing business.
Reimbursed KBØTFT for the book donated to the library.
Club officers were unanimously re-elected.
Dues were voted to remain $5.00 for 2001.
After the meeting, a brief introduction to PSK31 was given.
February 12
Regular meeting called to order by the president, KØVSV.
Minutes of the January 10 meeting and the treasurer's reports read and approved.
Dealt with Hamfest ongoing business.

Advance sales of Hamfest tickets will include a second door prize entry.
ARRL sanctioning will be applied for.
Flier updates were discussed and prepared for the next printing.
After the meeting, a demonstration of PSK31 was given.

March 12
Regular meeting called to order by the president, KØVSV.
Minutes of the February 12 meeting and the treasurer's reports read and approved.
Dealt with Hamfest ongoing business.

The banner condition was discussed, with suggestions for its repair.
ARRL sanctioning has been approved and the Hamfest is on the ARRL calendar.
The ARRL diamond logo is on the Hamfest page.
Fliers are being printed.
The antenna and Heliax for the repeater were mentioned as concerns. Discussion began toward replacing one or both, as well as having maintenance done on the repeater.
We voted to send a formal thank you to the artist for the new club logo.
We also voted to contribute to the MCC general scholarship fund as a thank you for the use of their facility.
A request was made for all Amateurs interested in helping with RAGBRAI™ communication on Saturday, July 28, in Muscatine to contact NØVWP or KBØTFT.
After the meeting there was an informal discussion of operating techniques and more.

April 9
Hamfest committee met before the scheduled start of the club meeting and dealt with Hamfest ongoing business.
Regular meeting called to order by the president, KØVSV.
Minutes of the March 12 meeting and the treasurer's reports read and approved.
Paid members in attendance received their new membership cards that bear the new club logo.
Revisited the request for help with communication for Ragbrai©.
Revisited Field Day plans.
Both items got the same answer, we don't have the manpower available to do them as a club.
After the meeting, we were treated to a video of the A52A DXpedition to Bhutan.

May 14
Regular meeting called to order by the president, KØVSV.
Minutes of the April 9 meeting and the treasurer's reports read and approved.
Long range plans for the club's property, especially the emergency/Field Day gear, were discussed. An inventory will be scheduled to locate and identify all equipment. Need for the equipment will be assessed and any found to be excess is to be sold, beginning at the Amana Hamfest. Club members will be given first opportunity to bid.
September 13
Regular meeting called to order by the president, KØVSV.
Minutes of the May 14 meeting and the treasurer's reports read and approved.
Began long-range discussions of the repeater's phone patch future. It was pointed out that the phone line is still required for control of the repeater.
Long range plans for the club's property, especially the emergency/Field Day gear, were continued. The trailer, several antennas and the heliax were determined to be excess and are to be sold. Club members will be given first opportunity to bid at the meeting. Remaining excess equipment will be presented at the Davenport Hamfest for sale.
The repeater antenna and heliax were further discussed.
October 8
Regular meeting called to order by the president, KØVSV.
Dispostion of the excess club property was decided. Unsold excess equipment will be presented at the Davenport Hamfest for sale.
The Southeast Iowa Hamfest preliminary report was presented. In all it was a success.
November 12
Due to insufficient attendance, the meeting remained informal.
Discussed Hamfest security.
WBØGAG reported on the Davenport Hamfest's sale of additional ticket stubs at the door for $1.00.
Nominations for next year's officers were deferred to the December meeting.
KØVSV reported that the repeater fee is now paid ahead and our listing should remain in the repeater directory.
KØVSV reported on the excess equipment disposition results from the Davenport Hamfest..
December 10
Regular meeting called to order by the president, KØVSV.
No minutes from the last meeting. Treasurer's report was received and approved.
Nominations and elections for next year's officers:

President WBØTSG Brad Soule

Vice President KB9PBX Rusty Zimmerman

Secretary / Treasurer KA9AQR Steve Fowler

KA9AQR showed very nice thank you's from the top two door prize winners at the 2001 Hamfest.
2001 Hamfest workers were recognized and granted free club membership for 2002.
KØVSV reported on the excess equipment disposition results since the Davenport Hamfest..
KB9PBX announced the start of a club newsletter to be sent by email. The sign up form is on the club home page.
WAØVUS announced the re-installation of his repeater using a better antenna location.
The next club meeting is scheduled to be at Trinity Episcopal Church.

2002

January 10
Regular meeting called to order by the new president, WBØTSG.
Minutes of the December 10 meeting and the treasurer's report read and approved.
Continued disposing of excess club equipment.
Repeater status revisited.
Attending members were polled for ideas about the direction of the Club for the new year.
Confirmed Trinity Episcopal Church as the primary meeting place.
KØVSV and WBØTSG will try to set up a visit to the National Weather Service office at the Mt. Joy airport for the Feb. or Mar. meeting.
February 11
Special meeting hosted by the National Weather Service.
We were treated to an explanation of the National Weather Service and a tour of the Mt. Joy airport NWS facility.
The turnout was particularly good and was just what the facility can handle comfortably..
Our thanks to James Meyer and the rest of the NWS staff for a very informative tour!
March 11
Regular meeting called to order by the president, WBØTSG.
Minutes of the January 10 meeting and the treasurer's report read and approved.
Report showing attendance at last year's Hamfest by city and state of residence as shown by ticket stubs from the drawing barrel was circulated.
Briefly touched on other business, then moved on to our guest.
Jeff Carter, Muscatine County's Emergency Manager, spoke about the emergency plans for Muscatine County and Amateur Radio's place in it.
Following this presentation, there was a lively question and answer session, paving the way for further efforts to bring the role of Amateur Radio in Muscatine County into more than just print on a page.
April 8
Regular meeting called to order by the president, WBØTSG.
Minutes of the March 11 meeting and the treasurer's report read and approved.
KØVSV reported that the club trailer has been sold.
Sale of the 10 meter beam to KBØTFT was proposed and accepted.
KØVSV reported on the status of repeater antenna and heliax replacement preparations.
We discussed emergency preparedness and Jeff Carter's presentation at last month's meeting.
The National Weather Service recent test and the Weather Spotters' class of last week were discussed along with the NWS interest in having Muscatine Hams participate in weather spotting.
May 13
Regular meeting called to order by the vice president, KB9PBX.
Minutes of the April 8 meeting and the treasurer's report read and approved.
KØVSV reported on the status of repeater antenna and heliax replacement preparations.
WBØGAG reported on the status of the club's web site guest book and swap page upgrades.
WE reviewed the Hamfest preparations.
Reviewed Field Day possibilities and fond no support for a club Field Day effort this year. Individual members will be participating as guests of other clubs and on their own.
Reviewed options and preliminary plans for replacement of the heliax and antenna at the repeater.
Decided that meetings will continue through the summer on schedule.
June 10
Regular meeting called to order by the president, WBØTSG.
Minutes of the May 13 meeting and the treasurer's report read and approved.
KØVSV reported that the hamfest has received ARRL sanction.
Discussed proposed legislation extending PRB-1 to CC&R's.
Specifications for the repeater's antenna and heliax solidifed, executive committee to obtain quote on materials and installation.
July 8
Regular meeting called to order by the president, WBØTSG.
Minutes of the June 10 meeting and the treasurer's report read and approved.
Welcomed KCØNRR, a new ham from the last VE exam session, to the meeting.
WBØTSG reported that the license plates from the trailer the club sold need to be reissued so they can be canceled. Approved.
Approved ordering a new repeater antenna and heliax solidifed. Club members to be notified of price quote.
Tentative antenna work dates proposed. Antenna party volunteers to work out the exact date.
August 12
Regular meeting called to order by the president, WBØTSG.
Minutes of the July 8 meeting and the treasurer's report read and approved.
The new repeater antenna and heliax are on hand at the dealer's.
August 24 at 8:00 was selected as the antenna party day. September 6 is the back up date.
Miscellaneous hardward is to be gathered by antenna volunteers.
September 9

Regular meeting called to order by the president, WBØTSG.
Minutes of the August 12 meeting and the treasurer's report read and approved.
The new repeater heliax installation was reported. The general feeling is that the repeater is now restored to proper operation. The new antenna was returned and the club expressed our appreciation for all the help.

2003

December 8

Meeting called to order by KØVSV
KA9AQR read the treasurer's report and it was appoved by voice vote.
No minutes were read due to the last meeting being cancelled.
Old Business:
None.
New Business:
New to the Club:
Welcomed KØRLX, Anton Vanicek.
Club officers:
KDØMB Volunteered to take over as club Secretary/Treasurer, approved by voice vote.
A motion to retain WBØTSG president, and KØVSV vice-president was passed and approved by voice vote
Hamfest:
KØVSV would like a special notice be given for the Southeast Iowa Hamfest's 20 anniversary this year, 2004.
Discussed the possibility of switching Insurance company's due to very high jump in premium.
Field Day:
Field Day was discussed, action deferred.
Dues:
Dues for 2004 will be set at January 2004 meeting.
Business Meeting closed
Program:
KØVSV demonstrated a QSO logging program

2004

January 12

Meeting called to order by Club president, Brad Soule, WBØTSG.
Minutes of December meeting and tresurer report read by Secetary/ Treasurer, Ed Kublik, KDØMB.
Minutes and Fincial report for January 2004 accepted and approved by voice vote of members present
Old Business:
None.
New Business:
Hamfest:
Delete door prize from all flyers printed, requested by Iowa City Radio Club.
Sales taxes and gambling license were discussed... Action delayed.
Received partial payment from Iowa City Hamfest account
Question of which club will be responsible for printing flyers.
Tom Kramer, KØVSV will be our contact person with Iowa City Radio Club and the 2004 Hamfest.
Field Day:
Discussed the possibility of participating this year, NØLAG and KØVSV will coordinate the project.
Autopatch:
KDØMB will investigate the feasability of using MCC line for the control link.
Business Session Closed
Meeting adjourned 8:55 PM

February 9

Meeting called to order by Club president, Brad Soule, WBØTSG.
Minutes from January meeting and treasurer's report read by KDØMB and approved by voice vote.
Old Business:
Phone link to repeater. MCC has disconnected lines that we had hoped to use for control purpose. .
New Business:
Repeater:
Discussed using a 440 MHZ control link for the 146.910 repeater.
Approved and authorized Larry Kemper WAØVUS to purchase and install the necessary 440 MHZ equipment establishing the control link.
Bills:
Paid phone bills for December 2003, and January 2004
Paid license fee for club trailer( generator).
Business Session Closed
Meeting adjourned 7:55 PM

March 8

Meeting called to order by Club president, Brad Soule, WBØTSG.
Minutes from February meeting and treasurer's report read by KDØMB and approved by voice vote.
Old Business:
440 Mhz control link to 146.910 repeater discussed with WAØVUS. He is in the process of finding a commercial radio that will withstand 24-7 usage.
New Business:
None.
Guest visitor:
WAØMNA, Vance Davisson, Riverside, Iowa. Updated the members on the Washington, Iowa, club, and their efforts in establishing a repeater for that area.
Program:
KØVSV, Tom Kramer gave an informal presentation on weather nets, and message handling with ARRL forms & hand outs.
Business Session Closed
Meeting adjourned 8:58 PM

April 12

Meeting called to order by Club president, Brad Soule, WBØTSG.
Minutes from March meeting and treasurer's report read by KDØMB and approved by voice vote.
Old Business:
WAØVUS gave an up date and purchase of the 440 radio for control link of the 146.91 repeater. Battery charging timer installed on the 146.91 repeater battey. Additional items for the control link is being assembled by WAØVUS.
New Business:
Field day was discussed without any definite club plans.
NØLAG Suggested that the club minutes be read on the Sunday night 146.91 net to add additional information for the area hams.
Visitors:
KCØNXT, WAØNMA, and N9RPQ with an up date on their efforts to establish a repeater in Washington Iowa.
They have been allocated 147.045, with installation this weekend. This should provide a very good coverage to Eastern Iowa as other area repeater are not able cover the entire WASHINGTON COUNTY.
Program:
WAØVUS Provided handouts of band plan, grid square maps, and country prefix numbers / letters.
Business Meeting Closed
Meeting adjourned 8 PM

May 10

Meeting called to order by Club president, Brad Soule, WBØTSG.
Minutes from April meeting and treasurer's report read by KDØMB and approved by voice vote.
Old Business:
Waiting for Iowa city club to forward remaining balance of 2003 hamfest funds.
New Business:
Control linking of 440 band radio to club repeater 146.910 is ready to be installed and tested when time is available for WAØVUS,KDØMB, and other members to assist.
KØVSV has the simplex repeater should anyone need a loan of this equipment.
Program:
KØVSV gave a presentation of a circuit on a Micronaut Radio, with circuit board, chart, and the 1996 CQ magazine with complete details for construction. Battery to power this rig is homebrewed using a new penney, paper clip, zinc coated screw, in a container filled with Tabasco hot sauce.
Business Meeting Closed
Meeting adjourned 7:35 PM

June 14

Meeting called to order by Club president, Brad Soule, WBØTSG.
Minutes from May meeting and treasurer's report read by KDØMB and approved by voice vote.
Old Business:
Waiting for Iowa city club to forward remaining balance of 2003 hamfest funds.
Control linking of 146.910 repeater to 440 radio still in the works and needs testing.
New Business:
A suggestion was made to suspend club meetings for the months of July and August. The motion was made and approved to suspend club meetings for these months. Next regular meeting will be held on 13 September 2004. Should a need arise during this time please contact one of the club officers, WBØTSG or KDØMB.
Business Meeting Closed
Meeting adjourned 7:30 PM

September 13

Meeting called to order by Club president, Brad Soule, WBØTSG.
Minutes from June meeting and treasurer's report read by KDØMB and approved by voice vote.
Old Business:
Control linking of 146.910 repeater to 440 radio still in the works and needs testing.
Hamfest update:

Tailgate sales are considered casual sales and state sales tax is not collected.

Weenie roast is to be coordinated/ conducted by WBØGAG, Bruce, and KA9AQR, Steve.

Hamfest setup time is 10:00AM Saturday, October 2. Help is needed for moving tables and traffic control devices. Please check your schedule.

New Business:
Approved payment of M.C.C tower rental.
Approved a donation to M.C.C. general scholarship fund.
Approved a donation to QSL net who runs our web page.
Business Meeting Closed
Meeting adjourned 8:30 PM

November 8

Meeting called to order by Club president, Brad Soule, WBØTSG.
Minutes from September meeting and treasurer's report not available.
Old Business:
Control linking of 146.910 repeater to 440 radio still in the works and needs testing.
Hamfest discussed.
Volunteers are needed for next year's hamfest!

Hamfest co-ordinator

Inside table co-ordinator

VE testing contact

Any member of the Muscatine or Iowa City club is encouraged to volunteer!
New Business:
None
Business Meeting Closed
Meeting adjourned 8:20 PM

December 13

Meeting called to order by Club president's delegate, Bruce Dagel, WBØGAG.
Minutes from September meeting and treasurer's report read and approved.
Old Business:
Hamfest. Results are not in from Iowa City Club.
Their next meeting is 12 Jan 05, all MARC members are encouraged to attend this important meeting.
Repeater: Access has been difficult due to locked gate. Added equipment ready to install. New Business:
Election results of club officers for 2005:

President: WBØTSG Brad Soule

Vice President: WBØGAG Bruce Dagel

Secretary/ Treasurer: KDØMB Ed Kublik

Insurance: Additional Insurance may be required for future hamfests if other types of policies can be bought.
Business Meeting Closed
Meeting adjourned 7:58PM .......... HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL !

2005

January 10
Meeting called to order by Club president, Brad Soule, WBØTSG.
Minutes from December meeting and treasurer's report read by KDØMB and approved by voice vote.
Old Business:
Report on 146.91 control link established.
Hamfest check received from Iowa City club for MARC's portion of proceeds.
New Business:
Installed Club officers for 2005:

President: WBØTSG Brad Soule

Vice President: WBØGAG Bruce Dagel

Secretary/ Treasurer: KDØMB Ed Kublik

Motion to keep club membership dues at 2004 amount. Approved by voice vote.
All MARC members are invited to attend the meeting of the Iowa City club on Jan 12, as 05 hamfest will be discussed.
Volunteers are still needed for this year's hamfest!
Hamfest co-ordinator

Inside table co-ordinator

Ticket sales co-ordinator

VE testing contact

Any member of the Muscatine or Iowa City club is encouraged to volunteer!
Let your club know how you can help!
Business Meeting closed at 7:45 PM.
February 14
Meeting called to order by Club president, Brad Soule, WBØTSG.
Minutes from January meeting and treasurer's report read by KDØMB and approved by voice vote.
Old Business:
None.
New Business:
Hamfest
The Iowa City Amateur Radio Club has voted to end it's sponsorship of the Southeast Iowa Hamfest.
Extensive discussion of the possibility that Washington (Iowa) Area Amateur Radio Club may wish to co-sponsor the hamfest.
The Muscatine Amateur Radio Club approved continuing the hamfest and accepting WAARC as a partner, subject to WAARC officially deciding to co-sponsor and being able to field enough people to make it work.
The Washington club will meet on Feburary 17th with this on their agenda.
Should members vote to approve joining , coordination must begin immediately for all items to be completed in a timely manner for success of the hamfest.
Guest visitors:
Vance, WAØMNA, and Earl, NØCHN, represented the WAARC.
Weather Spotter training is not currently on the calendar for Muscatine. Steve, KA9AQR, will look into this.
Business Meeting Closed
Meeting adjourned 8:05 PM

March 14
Meeting called to order by Club president, Brad Soule, WBØTSG.
Minutes from February meeting and treasurer's report read by KDØMB and approved by voice vote.
Old Business:
Hamfest
Southeast Iowa Hamfest on target with Washington club members filling vacent positions.
New Business:
Postal fee for mailing Hamfest flyers will be forwared to WAØMNA for paying from the hamfest fund.
Business Meeting Closed
Show & Tell:
N2AM gave a demonstration on a battery analizer using computer for graph & printing functions.
WAØVUS showed a tuner home built for use between his repeater and duplexers.
KDØMB ran a short demo program that will display winning door prize numbers at the hamfest.
Meeting adjourned 7:55 PM

April 11
Meeting called to order by Club president, Brad Soule, WBØTSG.
Minutes from March meeting and treasurer's report read by KDØMB and approved by voice vote.
Old Business:
Hamfest
Southeast Iowa Hamfest continues to be on target.

Tickets have been printed and paid from hamfest account.
Flyers have been printed and mailed, others taken to local hamfests.
Tickets will be given to other hamfests as door prizes.
New Business:
Club generator was discussed, as the club has not used it in recent years.
Further discussion at next meeting.
Washington club members visited and issued an open invitstion to their meetings, held on the 3rd Thursday of each month at the Allient Energy office, 220 East 3 rd street, Washington Iowa.
Business Meeting Closed
Meeting adjourned 7:54 PM

November 14
Meeting called to order by club Vice President WBØGAG.
Minutes and treasurer's report of last meeting read by KDØMB and approved by voice vote.
Welcomed a new ham, George Barbour KCØVJH, from Atalissa, Iowa.
Old Business:
Disposal of club generator.
E-mails to be sent to members inquiring if any has a need for this unit.
Replies requested and disposal vote to be taken at the December meeting.
New Business:
Division of Hamfest proceeds.
Vance, WAØMNA, and Earl, NØCHN, represented the WAARC.
Equal amounts to be divided between Muscatine and Washington clubs with money set aside for next years Hamfest.
Approved by voice vote.
Tower rent at MCC:
Yearly fee and a donation to the scholarship fund.
Approved by voice vote.
Meeting adjourned at 8:15 pm.
December 12
Meeting called to order by Club president, Brad Soule, WBØTSG.
Minutes from March meeting and treasurer's report read by KDØMB and approved by voice vote.
Old Business:
Club's generator disposal
Received one request to accept item from WAØVUS.
Approved by voice vote.
New Business:
Election of club officers
President KBØVVK
Vice President WAØVUS
Secretary / Treasurer KDØMB
Vice Treasurer WBØTSG

Vice Treasurer is second person on club checking account.
Approved by voice vote.
Club dues for 2006
Set at $5.00, approved by voice vote
Meeting adjourned at 7:54 PM.

2006

January 9

Meeting called to order by club president KBØVVK
Minutes of Dec 05 and treasurer's report read by KDØMB, approved by voice vote.
Old Business:
Club Generator
WAØVUS picked up the generator and found the condition in very bad shape from mice chewing wires and nesting.
New Business:
PL tone board for 146.910 repeater to comply with FCC ruling.
WAØVUS will purchase encoding, decoding board and install parts, Club will reimburse him.
KC8VKZ, sole survivor of the WVA mining accident
KBØVVK, suggested that get well E-Mails be sent to the family by individual club members and by the club.
WAØVUS will send the club's get well email.
Unused club equipment
Inventory of club equipment be made in warmer weather for the purpose of liquidating due to non use. Vote is needed by members before final action can be determined and taken.
Meeting adjourned at 7:35 PM.

February 13

Meeting called to order by club president KBØVVK
Minutes of January meeting and treasurer's report read by WAØVUS, approved by voice vote.
Old Business:
Club Generator
WAØVUS has the generator running, but it still is not fully ready for use.
PL tone board for 146.910 repeater to comply with FCC ruling.
WAØVUS reported that the original board was discontinued 2 years ago. He is pursuing an alternative.
KC8VKZ, sole survivor of the WVA mining accident
WAØVUS updated the club members on KC8VKZ's recovery progress.
New Business:
RAGBRAI®
WBØGAG reported that RAGBRAI®, the Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, will end in Muscatine for the fifth time in the Ride's history. KBØTFT is co-ordinating volunteers who wish to help with communication support.
Hamfest
Ticket printing discussed and approved.
Meeting adjourned at 8:55 PM.

March 13

Meeting called to order by Club secretary/treasurer, KDØMB.
Treasurer's report read by KDØMB and approved.
Old Business:
Inventory of club equipment
Still pending.
New Business:
RAGBRAI®
WBØGAG gave a briefing on the initial plans and set up requirements of communication links from various locations around the city.
Hamfest
Tickets are available now.
Flyers need to be sent with tickets to area hamfests as door prizes.
Business meeting closed at 8:15 PM.

April 10

Meeting called to order by club president KBØVVK
Minutes and treasurer's report read by KDØMB and approved.
Old Business:
Inventory of club equipment
Partial inventory list available, antennas need to be checked.
New Business:
RAGBRAI®
Support is still needed for the event, contact WBØGAG via web page to join the communications committee.
Hamfest
Tickets and flyers to be delivered to Des Moines Hamfest for door prizes 22 April 06 by WAØVUS & KDØMB
NØLOH offered to include our hamfest information on the radio station KWPC, community affairs segment.
Business meeting closed at 7:48 PM.

May 8

Meeting called to order by club president KBØVVK
Minutes and treasurer's report read by KDØMB and approved.
Old Business:
RAGBRAI®
Support is still needed for the event, contact WBØGAG via web page.
Communications location changed to a tent on Mississippi Drive at Sycamore.
The communications center for the city and county is interested in having a ham station across the hall from their facility for RAGBRAI.
Inventory of club equipment
Antennas still need to be checked and inventoried.
Hamfest
Tickets for door prizes and flyers were delivered to the Des Moines Hamfest and the Galva Hamfest by WAØVUS & KDØMB
Publicity
NØLOH reported that the ARRL public service announcements are airing on radio station KWPC.
New Business:
Club Web Site
A donation to QRZ.com in support of our web site sent to owner Al Waller, K3TKJ.
Business meeting closed at 7:30 PM.

June 12

Meeting called to order by club president KBØVVK
Minutes and treasurer's report read by KDØMB and approved.
Old Business:
RAGBRAI®
Lengthy discussion on club's requirements, location , and setup. Shelter near the "RED BRICK Building to be used for main communications point.
New Business:
Club Meetings
Motion to suspend club meeting during July and August. Approved by voice vote. September 11 will be next meeting date.
Club Checking Account
Motion to have Robert Barrett, KEØAM as second signature on club checking account. Remove Richard Terry, (deceased). Approved by voice vote.
Business meeting closed at 7:43 PM.

October 9

Meeting called to order by club president KBØVVK
Minutes and treasurer's report read by KDØMB and approved.
Old Business:
Hamfest
Results and attendance numbers: not reported, pending.
New Business:
Club Repeater
146.910 tone code board needs to be checked and ordered if necessary.
November Meeting
Will be at radio station KWPC
3218 Mulberry Avenue
Muscatine, Iowa
A tour of the facilities will be conducted by Tom Brehmer, NØLOH.
Business meeting closed at 7:30 pm.

November 13

Tom Brehmer, NØLOH, led a tour of the facilities of radio station KWPC/KMCS before the business meeting, explaining the equipment, operation and staffing and how much has changed in recent years with satellite program and news feeds and computer controls.
Meeting called to order by club president KBØVVK
Minutes and treasurer's report read by KDØMB and approved.
Old Business:
Hamfest
Tone boards for 146.910 repeater. On hand waiting access to site.
Inventory of club equipment.
Suggestion made to have a project day, weather permitting. Decision to be made on keeping or sale of items at area hamfests.
New Business:
Nominations for all club offices
Current officers nominated for next year.
Tom Brehmer, NØLOH has volunteered to run for secretary.
Vote to be taken at December meeting.
Business meeting closed at 8:34 pm.
Club web site
WB0GAG will investigate web site hosts and report detail of sites that meet our needs and the costs at each company.

December 11

Meeting called to order by club president KBØVVK
Minutes and treasurer's report read by KDØMB and approved.
Old Business:
Repeater
Received and paid bill for repeater tone board to WAØVUS.
Annual Tower rent for club repeater. Paid to Muscatine Community College
New Business:
Election of Club Officers

President Ed Kublik KDØMB

Vice President Larry Kemper
WAØVUS

Secretary Tom Brehmer NØLOH

Treasurer Tom Brehmer NØLOH

2007 Club dues
Vote carried to keep the 2007 dues at the current $ 5.00.
Donation to Muscatine Community College
Vote carried to make a donation to the general scholarship fund.
Business meeting closed at 7:50 pm.

2007

January 8

Meeting called to order by club president KDØMB. 10 persons were in attendance.
Minutes of Dec. 11 meeting and treasurer's report read by NØLOH. Approved by voice vote.
Old Business:
NØLOH read thank you letter from MCC regarding club's $200 scholarship donation.
New Business:
New meeting location at library is well accepted by all.
KDØMB moved to return key to Trinity church. Approved by voice vote.
Amateur Radio License Testing will be held Saturday, January 13 at 1:30 PM at
1215 Lincoln Blvd in Muscatine, (KBØTFT QTH)
FCC License Exams for all classes. Pre-registration requested.
For more information, call Mike, KBØTFT Phone (563) 262-8790 or cell 563-260-0531
or e-mail kb0tft@machlink.com.
KBØMB suggested the VE team look into utilizing the library for future test sites as it is expected that more individuals will be seeking license due to FCC dropping the code requirement, possibly to make arrangements for the February and March testing sessions. The library offers full access for those with disabilities and is an easier location to remember.
NØLOH noted that with the code requirement dropped that all novice, technician and technician plus licensees will be able to transmit on 10m SSB. (28.3 - 28.5 MHz.) once the new rules go into effect. He will look into starting a Sunday night 10m net. Details coming soon. If you have any suggestions as to time and frequency, send e-mail to n0loh@arrl.net.
NØLOH asked club trustee WAØVUS to look into getting club trustee information changed through FCC/ARRL. Currently KCØAQS shows incorrect address information.
The club welcomed members from the Washington Amateur Radio Club to the meeting. The 2007 Southeast Iowa Hamfest will be held Sunday, October 7 at the Muscatine County Fairgrounds in West Liberty, Iowa. A "Hamfest 2007" meeting will be scheduled soon with the Washington ARC. Any suggestions or volunteers to help with organizing this year's events are always welcome.
The club welcomed Steve Poock to the meeting. Steve read the notice for the meeting in the Muscatine Journal and is interested in learning more about the hobby. A round table discussion ensued with many in attendance informing him about many aspects of the hobby and how he can find more information on various websites. (ARRL, QRZ, etc)
Some in attendance paid their $5 club membership dues for 2007. Those paid up for 2007 include KEØAM, NØLOH, WAØVUS, WAØZUL, KDØMB, KDØWO, KØBPD, WBØTSG, KBØVVK & WØBKJ. If you haven't paid, please contact NØLOH.
Business meeting closed at 8:00 pm.

February 12

Meeting called to order by club president KDØMB at 7:00pm. 13 persons were in attendance.
Minutes of January meeting and treasurer's report read by NØLOH. Approved by voice vote.
Old Business:
WAØVUS reported that the address information for the club callsign KAØAQS has been changed. (Update: The new license came in the mail 13 Feb 07)
KDØMB reported that VE Testing would continue to be held at the home QTH of KBØTFT.
KDØMB reported that a hamfest meeting has yet to be scheduled with the Washington club.
WBØGAG reported about the club web site and how the host's servers were experiencing more and more issues, causing frequent instances where someone trying to access the site would experience difficulty in doing so. He proposed changing host to 1and1.com. Doing so would cost the club almost $60 a year. Motion to change host moved, seconded, voice vote taken and motion carried. (Update: Web site is now up on new host with two urls: wa0aqs.org and muscatinehams.org. Thanks, Bruce!)
New Business:
We went around the table and introduced ourselves, as there were a few new faces in attendance! (Most notably, Kim and Larry Lee who are planning to take exams this Saturday. Everyone wished them good luck.) (Update: they passed!)
KBØVVK asked about Field Day 2007, which is June 23 & 24. For the club to put together an effort for this year will take rigs, antennas, a generator, a shelter to use or a tent or camper, but most importantly, people to operate the station. A field day chairman to oversee the project would also be required. NØLOH proposed that Field Day could held be at Riverside Park, MCC, Saulsbury Bridge Rec. Area or at the West Liberty Fairgrounds. Also NØLOH proposed to hold Field Day at several home QTH's of club members, but learned that was against the Field Day rules. KCØJVH offered the use of his property and a generator. NØLOH asked if anyone in attendance wanted to serve as FD chairman, no one volunteered. The matter was tabled for discussion until the 12 March 07 meeting. (Any suggestions? Please let the club know!)
No further business. Meeting adjourned at 7:55pm.
SPECIAL NOTE FROM THE SECRETARY: Club membership has surpassed that of 2006! This is the first year of an increase in membership in several years. If you're not yet a member, please join. Dues are just $5/year. You can join online using PayPal, or send a check or money order payable to "Muscatine Amateur Radio Club" to 1114 East Tenth Street, Muscatine, IA 52761. Please enclose a SASE for your club membership card. (I hear it gets you in FREE at McDonald's! – Of course the coffee is extra.)

March 12

Meeting called to order by club president KDØMB at 7:00pm. 13 persons were in attendance.
Minutes of February meeting and treasurer's report read by NØLOH. Approved by voice vote.
Old Business:
Larry (KCØZOS) & Kim (KCØZOR) Lee passed their tests, received their licenses and joined the club. (Welcome! Club membership is now at 17!)
VE Testing will be held Saturday, March 17 at 1:30pm at the home QTH of Mike Hayden, KBØTFT.
Field Day. The options were discussed, and the group was asked if anyone wanted to serve as Field Day chairman. No one volunteered. No further discussion was held.
New Business:
NØLOH inquired about a club member's use of the club callsign KCØAQS in WAS nets such as 3905 Century Club or OMISS. Club license trustee WAØVUS would look into it. It was contemplated that a member could use the callsign within their operating privileges only, and that they should have a photocopy of the club license.
KDØMB reported that tickets and flyers for the Hamfest have been printed.
WAØAUQ asked if any amateur would be interested in doing a presentation about ham radio to children at the Flickinger Learning Center in Muscatine, during their after-school program. Paul Carroll had requested it. NØLOH said he would see about getting materials geared towards kids from ARRL. It was decided to schedule the presentation sometime in late April. Anyone interested in participating should contact WAØAUQ.
NØLOH had something for show-and-tell: a 10-meter antenna for which he had lost the short whip. Instead he was using an old screwdriver. (Not as good a performance as those other "Screwdriver" antennas.)
N2AM had something for show-and-tell: an LP100 digital wattmeter. (It even comes with a screensaver!)
NØLOH suggested that introductions were in order as there were more new faces. He also suggested everyone tell the group what facet of Amateur Radio they were most interested in. Everyone introduced themselves and it was fun learning what each persons interests were.
Kenneth Irwin addressed the group, as he is interested in learning more about the hobby. A round table discussion ensued for quite a lengthy time.
No further business. Meeting adjourned at 8:35pm.

April 9

Meeting called to order by club president KDØMB at 7:05pm. 7 persons were in attendance.
Minutes of March meeting and treasurer's report read by NØLOH. Approved by voice vote.
Old Business:
Field Day.
NØLOH plans to allow members to use his QTH and the club callsign. Classification will be 1D. (If you plan on helping out, please contact him at n0loh@yahoo.com or phone 563-260-5486.)
New Business:
KBØVVK inquired about the results from VE testing.
KAØYSW inquired about the current band privileges for each license. The ARRL website has an up-to-date chart.
NØLOH presented a printout courtesy of WBØGAG, which reflects the amount of traffic the club's new website received in the first few months. (Feb 14-28: 598 visits; Mar 1-31: 978; April 1-7: 176) NØLOH will also look into paying by check for the website hosting.
NØLOH presented a Certificate of Appreciation from RAGBRAI for the club's assistance in 2006.
No further business. Meeting adjourned at 7:40pm.

May 14

Meeting called to order by club president KDØMB at 7:03pm. 6 persons were in attendance.
Minutes of March meeting and treasurer's report read by NØLOH. Approved by voice vote.
Old Business:
Due to an illness in the family, N2AM was unable to do a presentation on lightning protection. The club hopes all goes well, and that he can do it at the June meeting.
NØLOH reported that the website charge has been transferred to him, for easier reimbursement.
KDØMB reported that three people were given tests Saturday May 12. There were two upgrades.
New Business:
We had another area ham renew dues. Membership now stands at 18 members. If anyone is unable to attend a meeting to join, they can contact NØLOH at n0loh@yahoo.com.
NØLOH asked if the club would be interested in becoming an ARRL affiliated club. The club would need to have 51% of its members be ARRL members. NØLOH will conduct e-mail survey of current members.
KBØVVK inquired about tone access on the 146.910 repeater. KDØMB reported that the repeater does not require a tone board. A tone board will not work properly with the machine.
KDØMB reported he has had inquiries on if the club would suspend meetings during the summer months like last year. NØLOH suggested that an informal get together at the library, instead of formal meetings would be okay. Everyone agreed.
KDØMB invites all amateurs, member or not, to bring in a project, a "show and tell" item, or do a presentation at any future club meeting. Meeting participation is always encouraged.
No further business. Meeting adjourned at 7:36pm.

June 11

Meeting called to order by club president KDØMB at 7:05pm. 5 members were in attendance.
Minutes of May meeting and treasurer's report read by NØLOH. Approved by voice vote.
Old Business:
NØLOH reported that not enough MARC members are ARRL members for club to seek ARRL affiliation. There will be no further action on the matter.
VE Testing will be held Saturday, June 16 at 1:30pm at the home QTH of Mike Hayden, KBØTFT.
NØLOH reported that due to lack of participation, the MARC Ten Meter Net will cease to exist.
NØLOH reported that due to lack of participation, he will not be conducting field day operations from his QTH on behalf of the club. All members are encouraged to participate on their own.
New Business:
Those in attendance discussed the recent tornado and what each was doing during the storm.
KDØMB reported on his attendance of the Princeton, Illinois hamfest and in his opinion, the number of participants was down. The current state of other area hamfests was discussed.
NØLOH relayed a suggestion made to him that the club look into putting on a "swap meet" somewhere during the summer. Those in attendance agreed that such an event would possibly detract from the Southeast Iowa Hamfest, so the club will not organize such an event.
No further business. Meeting adjourned at 7:35pm.

July 9

Meeting called to order by club president KDØMB at 7:00pm. 12 persons in attendance.
Minutes of June meeting and treasurer's report read by NØLOH. Approved by voice vote.
Old Business:
None.
New Business:
WAØAUQ is seeking volunteers to help with a telegraph demonstration during the Heritage Day at Pine Creek Grist Mill, Wildcat Den State Park on Saturday, September 15th. He will need help setting up on Friday September 14th as well. Although the equipment will be vintage telegraph senders and sounders, there will be a tone so any ham able to copy CW can participate. If you can help, please contact Dave via email: davemetz@machlink.com.
NØLOH has volunteered to be Field Day Chairman for 2008. He will acquire permission for a location as well as rental of tent, porta potty and generator if needed. He plans on first seeking permission from Muscatine Community College to use the grassy area along Park Avenue for "higher visibility" to the public. His goal is to use the event as a recruiting tool for future hams. Anyone interested in assisting or loaning equipment should contact Tom via email: n0loh@yahoo.com.
WBØTSG reported that he has regained possession of the clubs Short-wave Receiver.
NØLOH reported he is finished borrowing the club's Alinco Transceiver and has returned it to club trustee WAØVUS.
The club welcomed Juan Izaguirre, who learned of the club meeting via MPW Cable Public Access Ch9. A roundtable discussion ensued informing Juan of the many aspects of the hobby. However, Juan was actually looking into broadcasting music, so several members offered suggestions on how he can accomplish his goal.
N2AM was detained by his work and was unable to do his presentation on lightning protection, he hopes to be able to make a presentation at the August 13th meeting. Another round table discussion ensue about ground rods, including an interesting concept of using 1" copper tubing instead of the usual hardware store ground rods.
No further business. Meeting adjourned at 7:45pm.

August 13

Meeting called to order by WAØVUS at 7:00pm. 11 members in attendance.
Minutes of July meeting and treasurer's report read by NØLOH. Approved by voice vote.
Old Business:
None.
New Business:
WAØVUS brought flyers for the upcoming Southeast Iowa Hamfest, which will be held on Sunday, October 7, 2007 at the Muscatine County Fairgrounds in West Liberty, IA. Contact him if you want some to flyers pass around. (see http://www.kc0aqs.org/hamfest.html)
WAØVUS brought flyers for the upcoming Picnic Table Portable Ops & Foxhunt Event, to be held Saturday, September 22, 2007 at Marr Park in Washington County.
NØLOH reminded everyone about VE Testing. The Muscatine Area VE's will test at 1:30 PM on August 18, 2007. All elements will be administered. Preregistration is requested. Location is at 1215 Lincoln Boulevard in Muscatine, IA. For more information, call Mike, KBØTFT Phone (563) 262-8790 or cell 563-260-0531 or e-mail kb0tft@machlink.com. Anyone wishing to VE will be more than welcome. Please contact Mike.
7:10pm no further business. Meeting adjourned for an "electrifying" presentation on Lightning Protection by N2AM. The club thanks Kevin for a job well done on a very informative discussion. (It was worth the wait!) Contact him for a CD with documentation he has researched on the subject.

September 10

Meeting called to order by KDØMB at 7:05 pm.
Minutes of August meeting and treasurer's report read by NØLOH. Approved by voice vote.
Old Business:
WAØMNA again invited everyone to come participate in the Picnic Table Portable Ops & Foxhunt Event, to be held Saturday, September 22, 2007, at Marr Park in Washington County.
New Business:
NØLOH read an email from Lorna Hartman KAØSWJ that she will not be doing the Wiener Roast at this year's hamfest. Lorna has put on this event for the club for many, many years and the club thanks Lorna for her hard work. The Wiener Roast will be held as scheduled on Saturday, October 6th, at 6:00pm. NØLOH has volunteered to procure the food and supplies needed. What is still needed is anyone with cookers, broilers, large drink dispensers and coffee urns. The menu for past years has included hot dogs, buns, baked beans, potato chips, potato salad, cake, lemonade/koolaid and coffee. Anyone willing to help out is urged to contact KDØMB or NØLOH.
NØLOH thanked WAØAUQ for his help with an antenna problem. Tom now has a new 142' HF loop up at 15' at his QTH. So far, he's worked as far as Alaska on 40 meters and Russia on 20.
7:35pm no further business. Meeting adjourned for a presentation of vintage telegraph equipment by WAØAUQ. Dave has made it possible to use the telegraph equipment, yet be able to copy code using a code oscillator. This setup will be used on Saturday, September 15th at the Heritage Day celebration at Wild Cat Den State Park. WAØAUQ, KJØH and NØLOH have volunteered to operate the system and help visitors send messages to each other, complete with official telegram forms. The event runs from 9am to 4pm at the Pine Creek Grist Mill. Setup will begin at 8am. More volunteers are needed and encouraged to contact Dave Metz at davemetz@machlink.com, or stop by that day.

October 8

Meeting called to order by KDØMB at 7:01 pm. 6 persons in attendence.
Minutes of September meeting and treasurer's report read by NØLOH. Approved by voice vote.
Old Business:
The wiener roast was a success. About 35 people enjoyed the meal. There were many compliments and a few suggestions. Tom Brehmer, NØLOH announced that he and his wife would be glad to handle the event next year, and that they will try some different menu items.
The hamfest was also a success, although official tabulations aren't known, it was agreed that attendance was at least equal to last year. The hamfest is one of the few in the area to allow tailgating without extra charge. That will continue next year. The new pavilion next to the hall will also be available for tables next year.
There was no official talk-In station for this year's hamfest. There were no complaints received about the lack of a talk-In station. With internet mapping and gps technology, it was agreed that an official talk-In station most likely would not be needed next year. The Hamfest flier should continue listing area repeaters.
New Business:
The club welcomed Sandra (NØXYL) & Lowell (KBØBA) Tennyson who attended the meeting. They asked about the club's Field Day plans. NØLOH explained about the plan to set up in front of MCC for field day.
NØLOH shared an email from Andy Meader (ACØDG) about the need for communications volunteers for a walk/run at Lake Darling in Washington county on October 13th.
No further business, meeting adjourned at 7:35pm.

November 12

Meeting called to order by KDØMB at 7:03 pm. 11 persons in attendence.
Minutes of October meeting and treasurer's report read by NØLOH. Approved by voice vote.
Old Business:
KDØMB reported that the proceeds from the 2007 Southeast Iowa Hamfest have been divided in the usual fashion with a portion going to the Muscatine Amateur Radio Club, a portion going to the Washington Area Amateur Radio Club, and a portion going to the Hamfest fund. The 2008 Southeast Iowa Hamfest will be held on Sunday, October 5th at the Muscatine County Fairgrounds in West Liberty, Iowa. No changes to ticket prices or table fees are planned.
KBØVVK inquired about Field Day for 2008. NØLOH, Field Day Chairman, reported that planning is still underway for the club to use the field near Muscatine Community College, although he has yet to contact the college, but he promises to do so before the December meeting.
New Business:
NØLOH reported that the next regularly scheduled Davenport Radio Amateur Club exam session will be Sunday, November 25th, beginning at 1300 hours. Preregistration is required and should be done prior to 1800 hours on Friday prior to the exam. You can preregister for any session by sending an e-mail to K9AYK@arrl.net.
KDØMB reported that the Southeast Iowa Hamfest is currently in need of a Hamfest Coordinator and a Hamfest Vendor/Table Coordinator. Those interested in volunteering should contact a either a Muscatine or Washington club officer.
KDØMB reported that Muscatine VE testing was held on Saturday, November 10 with two hams testing and upgrading. KDØBDU upgraded to General Class and NØLOH upgraded to Extra Class. Congratulations to both!
The following are those nominated for MARC club officer positions for 2008:

President:
Vice President:
Secretary/Treasurer: Kevin Kramer N2AM (unopposed)
Jon Ericson KBØVVK (unopposed)
Tom Brehmer NØLOH (unopposed)

The club thanks Ed Kublik KDØMB for his many years of service to the club.
The club also thanks Larry Kemper WAØVUS for his many years of service to the club and for volunteering to remain as Club Trustee to oversee the repeater operations and club call sign administration.
It was decided that club dues should remain at $5/person for 2008.
It was decided that NØLOH shall make a payment to MCC for use of the repeater tower and to also make a donation on behalf of the club to the MCC Scholarship Fund. He will also renew the club's insurance policy.
NØLOH reported that he has received a suggestion that the club look into changing the day of the week that the club meets from Monday to Thursday. He also inquired if the meeting time should be earlier. Most agreed that they could make Thursday meetings. some even said that Thursday would be more convenient. Most also agreed that 7pm was the best time, so the time will not change. NØLOH has asked the library and the only Thursdays available are either the 3rd or 4th Thursdays of the month. Comments are welcome. The matter will be discussed and voted on at the next MARC meeting. *Please email me your suggestions & comments!
KCØVJH asked for suggestions for an efficient and affordable 40-meter antenna for his QTH. A round table discussion ensued with many different ideas for him to look into. Anyone with suggestions? Please contact KCØVJH.
N2AM had for "show and tell" his new D-Star capable handheld which he demonstrated for the club.
NØLOH had for "show and tell" an Icom SM-5 microphone.
The club welcomed Casey Jones KDØBDU and Charles Egert NØPYG to the club!
No further business, meeting adjourned at 7:50pm.

December 11

Meeting called to order by KDØMB at 7:04 pm. 10 persons in attendence.
Minutes of November meeting and treasurer's report read by NØLOH. Approved by voice vote.
Old Business:
NØLOH reported that he has contacted MCC regarding Field Day, but has not received an answer as to if the club has permission to use their property. Other possible locations were discussed.
A vote was held on the club's meeting day and time. A unanimous decision was reached to keep the present "2nd Monday of the month at 7:00pm" meeting time.
As there were no contested races, the following have been appointed to club officer positions:

President:
Vice President:
Secretary/Treasurer: Kevin Kramer N2AM
Jon Ericson KBØVVK
Tom Brehmer NØLOH

Club dues: It was decided that club dues would remain at $5.00 for 2008. The following have paid their 2008 club dues: NØPYG, KDØBDU, WAØZUL, NØLOH, WAØVUS, KAØYSW, N2AM, KBØVVK, WBØTSG AND KDØMB.
New Business:
NØLOH will look into having a representative from the ARRL come to a meeting and/or the hamfest to do a presentation on ARRL HQ.
WAØVUS reported that he has donated to pay for the KCØAQS repeater dues to the Iowa Repeater Council. The club thanks Larry for his generosity.
NØLOH reported that the club has paid MCC for tower rent and has made a donation for the MCC scholarship fund.
A roundtable discussion regarding present band conditions ensued.
The club enjoyed a more detailed demonstration of D-Star capable handheld transceivers by N2AM and NØPYG.
NØLOH and N2AM brought several 2-meter J-pole antennas constructed out of both 450-ohm and 300-ohm twin-lead for show-and-tell.
N2AM demonstrated his MFJ antenna analyzer.
No further business, meeting adjourned at 7:55pm.

2008

January 14

Meeting called to order by club president N2AM. 9 persons were in attendance.
Minutes of Dec. 11 meeting and treasurer's report read by NØLOH. Approved by voice vote.
Old Business:
NØLOH reported that Muscatine Community College has given approval for the club to use their grassy area along Park Avenue as the Field Day site. The date/times for 2008 Field Day are 1800 GMT (1:00pm CDT) Saturday, June 28 through 1800 GMT (1:00pm) Sunday, June 29. Setup will begin Saturday at 8:00am and take down will begin at 1:00pm on Sunday. We will be using the club call-sign KCØAQS and hope to be a 3A station with 2 HF and 1 VHF.
The following have volunteered or assigned to procure equipment or perform tasks for the event:
NØLOH Tom - Tent, Tables, Chairs, Porta-Potty, FD logs and dupe sheets, Drop cords, Lights, Fans, Ground rods, Banner signage, Inform local media and law enforcement.
NØLAG George - generator
WAØVUS Larry - Alinco HF rig
WBØSTG Brad & KDØBDU Casey - Antennas & Tower, 2 meter rig.
N2AM Kevin - Coax, Ropes, Stakes, Rotor, Power supplies
KBØVVK Jon - 300 ohm feed-line
If you have equipment for us to use, or you can help with setup, operation, or take-down, please let either NØLOH or N2AM know.
NØLOH reported that ARRL Iowa Section Manager Jim Lasley NØJL is planning to attend either the March or April meetings depending on his schedule and weather.
New Business:
NØLOH reported that the Volunteer Examiners have acquired the use of the lower level meeting room at the Muscatine Public Safety Center, 312 5th Street for exams. The following dates are for 2008. All exam times are at 1:30pm. April 12, June 14, August 9 and December 13. In October, exams will be held as usual during the Southeast Iowa Ham-fest.
WBØGAG Bruce is the coordinator and KCØWWV Jerry is the contact person.
The club welcomed KØMTT Doug who was visiting his son-in-law, KDØBDU Casey.
NØLOH reported that the next regularly scheduled DRAC exam session will be Sunday, Jan 27th, beginning at 1:00pm. You can preregister for any session by sending an e-mail to K9AYK@arrl.net. Alternatively, you can call Roger, K9AYK, during the 10 days that precede any session at (563) 355-5517.
WBØTSG reported that the club still has a working 2-meter antenna installed at the Muscatine Public Safety building. It was decided that it shall remain and possibly come into use for weather spotting or other emergency communication needs.
Business meeting closed at 7:50 pm.
Those in attendance enjoyed a video tour of the Ameritron Amplifier factory, presented by N2AM.
We also enjoyed a PowerPoint presentation on a massive antenna and tower project at K9TLN.

February 11

Meeting called to order by club president N2AM. 8 persons were in attendance.
Minutes of January 14 meeting and treasurer's report read by NØLOH. Approved by voice vote.
Old Business:
Field Day - NØLOH has arranged for rental of a Porto-potty, tables and chairs. Will secure tent rental soon.
WAØVUS advised that the club call is an Advanced class, since he is trustee.
(After the meeting, WBØGAG and WAØVUS went to the rules and regulations and determined that the club license has no operator privelege assigned to it and that the control operator's license determines the Field Day operating privelges. The control operator must be assigned by the trustee and records kept of who was control operator to fully satisfy the rules and any challenge that might occur.)
New Business:
Hamfest - NØLOH has volunteered to be Hamfest Chair this year.
Ticket and table prices will remain same as last year.
New this year, tables will be available in the shelter next to the main hall for those wishing to rent them. Price will be the same as indoor tables.
There is electricity available, too.
Fliers have been provided courtesy of WAØVUS. (Thanks, Larry!) Tom, NØLOH has them.
Tickets have been ordered from the printer.
NØLOH will get ham-fest ARRL affiliation.
Tom also plans to attend the Washington club's meeting on February 21 (since postponed to February 28). Anyone wishing to join Tom should contact him.
KBØTFT(SK) - NØLOH passed around a thank you from Mike's mother regarding the gift made to his memory. Also, his monument will include his CB Handle, "Pokey" as well as his call-sign, "KBØTFT".
The club still has property remaining at Mike's QTH and will need to get together with the executor of his estate to reacquire them.
March meeting - NØLOH reported that the library will not be available for the March meeting due to remodeling, therefore the meeting will be held at the Public Safety Building on March 10th.
Business meeting closed at 7:50 pm.
For those who missed last month's meeting, N2AM replayed a video tour of the Ameritron Amplifier factory and a massive antenna and tower project at K9TLN.
N2AM also shared interesting internet links with the members in attendance:

www.ae7q.net/
www.vanityhq.com/index-hamlocator.html
k5ehx.net/repeaters/qrepeater.php
www.arrl.org/FandES/field/regulations/Hambands_color.pdf
www.arrl.org/announce/regulatory/wt04-140/Hambands3_color.pdf

March 10

Meeting called to order by club president N2AM. 13 persons were in attendance.
Minutes of February 11 meeting and treasurer's report read by NØLOH. Approved by voice vote.
Old Business:
Hamfest - Tom, NØLOH reported that Southeast Iowa Ham-fest fliers and tickets are now printed and available from him for those wishing to sell them. Tickets are available to buy from: Tom, NØLOH; Bruce, WBØGAG; Jerry, KCØWWV; LeRoy, KDØCSX; and Pat's Sport & Barber Shop in Davenport.
KBØTFT-SK - Tom, NØLOH reported that the club equipment that was kept at Mike, KBØTFT-SK QTH has been moved to Kevin, N2AM's QTH, with the exception of the power supply, which is in his possession. He also states that there are some 11 meter and scanner antennas, as well as Mike's tower with tri-bander, some beams and a vertical that are available for purchase. To arrange a visit, contact the executor of Mike, KBØTFT-SK estate, Don Maylone at (563) 571-1508. Don wishes to have everything cleared out by the end of March.
New Business:
Tom, N0LOH requested approval for expenditures for the following: renewal of the club website, rental of a tent for field day, rental of a port-a-potty for field day, rental of 2 tables and 12 chairs for field day, and to order more checks for the club checking account. All were approved.
LeRoy, KDØCSX asked Brad, WB0TSG about adding a "swap net" to the Sunday night net on the 146.910 repeater. (The net is supported, but not sponsored by the Muscatine Amateur Radio Club.) Brad, WBØTSG said a "swap shop" would be acceptable after formal and informal traffic has been passed.
Tom, NØLOH reported he will again try to attend the next Washington Area Amateur Club meeting to learn more about what participation can be expected of their membership in this year's Southeast Iowa Ham-fest.
Larry, WAØVUS reported that the battery for the 146.910 repeater needs replacing. Expenditure for a new battery was approved.
Tom, NØLOH suggested club member think about changing the club call-sign to KBØTFT to honor the memory of Mike Hayden. He is sure the club would receive permission to do so by Mike's family. As it will be a vanity call-sign, there would be an added expense. Discussion was tabled until the April meeting.
Business meeting closed at 8:02 pm.
Following the meeting we had presentation on Digital Television by Kevin, N2AM.

April 14

Meeting called to order by club president N2AM.
Minutes of March 10 meeting and treasurer's report read by NØLOH. Approved by voice vote.
Old Business:
Field Day 2008 - It was decided on the 3 stations that the club will use for Field Day 2008:

Station 1 will be for 40m, 75/80m & 160m.

Transmitter, tuner and dipole provided by WAØAUQ Dave
Power supply and push-up pole provided by N2AM Kevin.
Needed: Rope and stakes for support.

Station 2 will be for 20m, 15m & 10m.

Transmitter and power supply provided by N2AM Kevin.
Tri-Bander provided by MARC/N2AM Kevin.
Tower provided by KCØWWV Jerry.
Needed: Rope for turning beam and ropes & stakes for support.

Station 3 will be for 6m.

Transmitter provided by MARC/WAØVUS Larry.
Power Supply provided by MARC/NØLOH Tom.
Beam and Tripod provided by N2AM Kevin.

The generator will be provided by NØLAG George.
Help setting up and taking down will be provided by everyone, right?
Hamfest - Tom, NØLOH reported that he attended the Washington Club meeting in March and has assurances from them that they will provide people to man the gate as well as equipment and operators for the talk-in station at this year's ham-fest.
Tom also reported that he and his wife will be providing the $4/person all-you-can-eat wiener roast for Saturday night. Tom has hamfest tickets for anyone wishing to purchase them or if they would like advance ticket packs to sell, contact Tom.
New Business:
A discussion about the lack of storm spotter training in the city of Muscatine was discussed. It is understood that the National Weather Service has concluded their training for this year and that an effort will be made to bring storm spotter training to one of the club meetings next year. If you are a certified storm spotter and you see severe weather, be sure to contact the National Weather Service office in the Quad Cities and report it.
NØLOH Tom shared a thank you note from Phillis Korschot for the clubs donation to the memory of Paul WAØZUL/SK.
NØLOH Tom shared a letter of congratulation from Central State Bank on the clubs having been chosen as recipient of the Hometown Hundreds contest. The club receive a $100 donation courtesy of CSB and KWPC.
The next club meeting will feature a presentation by N9CI Dr. Ken Colwell. Ken is on the speakers bureau for the Digital Television Conversion slated for early next year. Since the general public will be invited to attend, it was decided that the business portion of the meeting in May will be held following his presentation.
The Club welcomed KCØMTG Linda to the meeting. Linda used to live near Des Moines and has recently moved back into the area.
There were 2 new members added to the club roster: WAØAUQ Dave and Don Blake, who just passed his tech exam last Saturday.
No further business. Meeting adjourned at 7:53pm for a video presentation on a tornado hitting a factory in Illinois from KDØBDU Casey. WAØAUQ Dave brought a working replica pocket telegraph apparatus that he built. N2AM Kevin shared a a slide show of photos from the AES Super-fest, as well as a humorous Dilbert video.

May 12

7:05pm Business portion of the meeting postponed as all enjoyed a thorough presentation on the DTV conversion by Dr. Ken Colwell N9CI as well as Terry Curry & Dave Fife of MPW Cable.
8:15pm Business Meeting called to order by Kevin, N2AM
Minutes of April 14 meeting and treasurer's report read by NØLOH. Approved by voice vote.
Old Business:
Field Day - Tom, NØLOH gave a short update on Field Day. The tent and port-a-potty will be setup by the respective vendors on the Friday night before Field Day. Club members and others able to lend a hand to setup will begin setup at 8am on that Saturday morning.
NØLAG reminded everyone about the proper use and refueling of his generator.
New Business:
Tom, N0LOH requested permission to order Field Day education material from the ARRL. While the materials are free, there is a shipping charge. A motion was made, seconded and vote giving approval.
Interested club members are invited to take a look at the Field Day site for suggestions of antenna locations, etc. NØLOH & N2AM will meet all interested parties on Sunday, May 18 at 1:00pm at the Field Day site in front of MCC in the location of the old Heinz Field. Talk-In on 146.910- repeater.
NØLOH requested that all hams in the area check the website www.muscatinehams.org to find the NCS Script and print out a copy so they could fill-in as Net Control whenever Brad WBØTSG or Tom NØLOH are unavailable. Being a net control station operator is good practice for emergency communications and since the Sunday net on 146.910- is not sponsored, but supported by MARC, any Amateur Radio Operator can help out as NCS.
Business meeting closed at 9:00 pm.

June 9

7:03pm Business Meeting called to order by Kevin, N2AM
Minutes of May 12 meeting and treasurer's report read by NØLOH. Approved by voice vote.
Old Business:
Field Day was the only topic of discussion. We learned about the exchange, the logs, dupe sheets, bonus points, how to call CQ, how to reply to a call, how to operate the generator and TenTecs. Thanks to Kevin N2AM and Dave WAØAUQ.
After a brief discussion it was decided that since George, NØLAG is the "Power" behind our Field Day effort, we will use his callsign for the FD stations. We will be NØLAG 2A IA. That's November Zero Lima Alpha Golf, Two Alpha, India Alpha!
For a map, click here and search for Muscatine.
Who brings what:

Kevin N2AM — TenTec for station 2, power supply, mic, key, paddles, headset, push-up pole, 6m beam, tri-bander, tower, anchor screw, fence posts, post driver, tripod, dupe sheets, 24-hr clock, clip board, ice, coolers & rope.
Dave WAØAUQ — TenTec for station 1, power supply, mic, key, paddles, headset, tuner and dipole
Tom NØLOH — power supply, lights, fans, logs, ground rod, pencils, pens, clip board, 24-hour clock, 6 fiberglass poles, ground strap, gas can, 4' table and ARRL materials
Bruce WBØGAG — callsign and FD designator signs for each station
Jerry KCØWWV — 24-hour clock, coffee maker, coffee, cream, sugar and cups
Jon KBØVVK — 300' of ¼ inch nylon rope
Larry WAØVUS — Alinco for station 3, field day sign, a/c power cords
George NØLAG — generator, gas, gas can and extra oil.
Everyone else — bring whatever else you want to bring… rigs to show or use, tools, supplies, food drink, chairs, soldering guns, electrical and duct tape, family, friends, and most especially, an upbeat attitude with a genuine willingness to help out and have fun!

Schedule:

6/27 Friday afternoon 1:00pm — NØLOH to stand by at the location to show the tent and port-a-potty people where everything goes.
6/28 Saturday morning 8:00am — everyone to show up at FD site with the supplies they're assigned to bring and begin setting up the antennas. > NØLOH will be getting tables and chairs from rental store at 8am. > NØLAG be showing up with the generator at around 9am. Monitor 146.910 for ease of communications. Bring your hand-held! 1:00pm field day begins!
6/29 Sunday at noon — everyone meet to begin taking down everything.

See you there!
Meeting adjourned at 8:45pm.

July 14

7:05 pm meeting called to order by Kevin, N2AM
Minutes of June 9 meeting and treasurer's report read by NØLOH. Approved by voice vote.
Old Business:
Field Day 2008: NØLOH reported that the club, using the callsign NØLAG, made the following numbers of contacts:

80 meter phone 54

40 meter cw 40

40 meter phone 202

20 meter cw 20

20 meter phone 154

15 meter phone 39

10 meter phone 49

6 meter phone 59

Total QSO points,
with mulitpliers 1362

Bonus points 540

Total score 1902

Field Day Comments:
The club needs a 6 meter rig with better receive, less open to interference from the other radios.
The generator had a leak in the tank and the tarp over the generator fell in the wind and was melted by the exhaust.
What happened to the coffee maker someone was going to bring?
There should be a way for the headphones and the speakers to work at the same time so all in the tent could enjoy listening to the operators make contacts.
Someone forgot to put out the Section Abbreviation and Band Plan Sheets.
The dupe sheets need to be smaller and need to be used.
Need to have a rotor for the tri-bander instead of rope.
Need 4 sets of guy rope for the push-up.
Should get a US flag for the top of the push-up.
Next year look into having 2 meter SSB and PSK31 capabilities.
Maybe next year have laptops for logging.
New Business:
NØLOH and N2AM will be away and unable to attend the next meeting on August 11th. Jon, KBØVVK said he will step up and preside over the meeting.
Business meeting adjourned to watch a slide show of Field Day photos beautifully done by Anton, KØRLX.
N2AM shared a slide show of photos he also took at Field Day.
Meeting adjourned at 8:10pm

September 8

7:15pm Business Meeting called to order by Kevin, N2AM
There were no minutes from the August meeting.
The bank had not sent a statement, so no treasurer's report, either.
Old Business:
Hamfest - The Southeast Iowa Hamfest will be held October 5th at the Muscatine County Fairgrounds in West Liberty.
Setup is to commence at 10:30am on Saturday, October 4th, with the Annual Wiener roast at 6:00pm.
Sunday, the doors to the building will open for vendors at 6:00am and to the general public at 7:00am.
Door prize drawings will be held on the hour beginning at 8:00am witht the Grand Prize drawings at 1:00pm.
Take-down will commence following the Grand Prize Drawings.
The Washington Club will take care of manning the gate.
Tom NØLOH has received prizes from ARRL and World Radio, and will ask for more from vendors.
All club members that help with setup will be able to attand the hamfest for free, others will need to get a ticket.
The last chance for advance tickets will be during the Weiner Roast. After that, tickets will still be $5 but will only have one door prize entry as opposed to two.
A volunteer is need to "keep watch" during the overnight hours and let in any commercial vendors that may show up during the night.
Please contact tom NØLOH (563) 263-3097 or n0loh@yahoo.com.
New Business:
Tom, has invited Raquel Griffin, Manager of the Muscatine Radio Shack to attend our November meeting. She will be available to answer questions about the DTV conversion. This meeting will be open to the general public.
No further business, meeting adjourned at 8:00pm

October 13

7:08pm Business Meeting called to order by Kevin, N2AM
11 persons in attendance, 9 MARC members & 2 guests
Minutes of September meeting read and approved.
Treasurer's report read and approved.
Old Business:
Hamfest - NØLOH gave results from the 2008 Southeast Iowa Hamfest:
The 2008 Southeast Iowa Hamfest was a success! Only five tables went unsold! We had five commercial vendors! Everyone seemed to be having fun despite the noisy races on Saturday night and the rain with hail on Sunday. Six people took license or upgrade tests.
Vendors supplying door prizes included: FAR Circuits, Penninger Radio/The Ham Shack, Peoria Superfest, World Radio, Audiotronics, Amateur Accessories, Jim Bennett, American Electronics, Triple 3-Sales.
Once again, Liberty Communications provided internet access.
Some changes for next year:

Tables:

Advance tables will be $5, day of will be $10.

All will include electricity.

No tables will be reserved or promised without prior payment.

Deadline to pay for advance tables will be 9:00pm on Saturday night. This includes tables in the shelter next to the hall.

Camping & Tailgating:

Persons camping must have a ticket for everyone in their party.

Electricity fee for campers will be determined by the fair board.

Tailgaters wanting electricity will pay the same as campers. (Last year was $6)

Tickets:

Tickets will remain the same; $5 advance and at the door with the difference being the number of chances per ticket. Two for advance and one at the door.

Everyone must have a ticket, except those that are going to take license exams at the hamfest.

Those helping at the hamfest will get a ticket, but no drawing stubs.

Persons may purchase as many tickets as they want, but no refunds on unused tickets.

Setup:

Setup will commence at Noon on Saturday.

Vendors may start setup in the hall at 3:00pm and will have until 9:00pm.

The hall will close at 9:00pm and reopen Sunday at 5:00am.

The hall will open to the public at 7:00am.

Gate:

The gate should be manned beginning at 5:00am on Sunday and continue until 11:00am.

Tom NØLOH brought up the subject of the need to find a new club callsign/repeater trustee. Jerry KCØWWV has volunteered to take over from Larry WAØVUS. Don KDØDTD moved that the club approve the appointment of Jerry as trustee, Jon KBØVVK seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Thanks to Larry for over 20 years of service to the club and thanks to Jerry for stepping up to the task!

Tom NØLOH reminded everyone about the November meeting, which will include a presentation on the Digital Television switchover. Raquel Griffin from Radio Shack will be there with a representative of a satellite television company.
New Business:
Tom NØLOH announced that he would again coordinate the hamfest, but will not be able to host the wiener roast. Jerry KCØWWV has volunteered to be the host. Any help anyone can give Jerry will be greatly appreciated. The Weiner roast will be at the same time, 6:00pm and at the same price, $4. (He will require money from the hamfest fund to purchase food and supplies.)

Tom NØLOH reminded everyone that the November meeting will also be the night for nominations of club officers and suggested dues for the coming year. The election of officers will be held at the December meeting. Any club member who would like to run for a club office but cannot make the November meeting should submit their name and the office they would like to Tom.

No further business meeting adjourned for two slide shows. First, Dave WAØAUQ presented photos from Field Day, then Kevin N2AM presented photos from the Alaska State ARRL Convention. Thanks to Kevin and Dave!

Meeting ended at 8:30pm.

November 10

7:00pm Business potion of meeting suspended for panel discussion about the DTV conversion. Panel guests were: Raquel Griffin, manager of Radio Shack, Seth VanSickel of Dish Network, and Terry Curry of MPW Cable.
7:45pm Business Meeting called to order by Kevin, N2AM
Minutes of October meeting read by NØLOH and approved.
Treasurer's report read and approved.
Old Business:
Repeater - N2AM, KCØWWV and , WAØAUQ gave the club an update on the repeater.
In May of 2008, the club approved purchase of a replacement battery. A Gel cell battery will do a better job and last longer. However a different charger will be needed for the Gel cell. A motion to purchase said charger made by Barry, W7BBS, second by Jon, KBØVVK. Motion carried.
New Business:
NØLOH requested authorization from the club to secure a debit card for use with the club's bank account. The card will only be used for payment of website fees and for incidental purchases as may be required during Field Day. Motion by Leroy, KDØCSX, second by KBØVVK. Motion carried.
WAØAUQ suggested the club look into participating in the Muscatine Community Foundation as a way to earn grants and the like. NØLOH will contact them for more information.
KCØWWV requested permission to put an Echo Link station at his place to use the repeater. He will be using his own computer and rig. There will be no cost to the club. Permission granted.
A round table discussion about Echo Link, WIRES and D-Star ensued.
WAØAUQ presented a UHF Motorola Mitrek, rack mounted with power supply that he is donating to be used for remote control of the repeater. The club's 440 antenna will be installed at the repeater site as it is not being used elsewhere.KCØWWV will coordinate the frequency with the Iowa Repeater Council.
Motion by WAØAUQ, second by KBØVVK to install CTCSS tone encode and decode to the repeater. Adding tone to the input will increase the range of the machine as the squelch can be left open. Also, on those days when the band is up, a person with tone will be able to essentially "bypass" our machine to try to get into the Milwaukee or other distant 146.910 machine. This is as long as their doing so does not interfere with an on-going conversation on our repeater. Adding tone to the output will also allow a person to only hear the Muscatine machine and thus "filter out" the Milwaukee or other distant 146.91Ø repeaters. There will also be the ability to remotely shut off the tone for special events like the Sunday net, weather nets, etc. KCØWWV to coordinate tone with Iowa Repeater Council. Motion carried.
Nomination of club officers. There were no new nominations made and incumbent officers all have decided to retain their offices. Club officers for 2009 will be:

President: Kevin, N2AM

Vice President: Jon, KBØVVK

Secretary/Treasurer: Tom, NØLOH

Vice Treasurer: Brad, WBØTSG

Dues: - at the December 8 meeting there will be three dues levels to vote on:

keep the dues at $5.00 for 2009

raise the dues to $10.00 for 2009

raise the dues to $20.00 for 2009

No further business, meeting adjourned at 9:00pm

December 8

7:10pm Business Meeting called to order by Kevin, N2AM
Tom NØLOH, Jerry KCØWWV, Leroy KDØCSX, Kevin N2AM, Casey KDØBDU, Brad WBØTSG, Dave WAØAUQ, and Jon KBØVVK.
Minutes from November meeting read and approved.
Treasurer's report read and approved.
One receipt turned in for reimbursement by KCØWWV for purchase of new charger for the KC0AQS repeater.
Old Business:
Vote on level of dues for 2009.
First, there was a round table discussion. N0LOH pointed out that club expenses were more than club income. He stated this was most likely due to Field Day expenses. Vote was held with three choices; $5, $10 or $20. The vote was 2 for $10 and 6 for $20. Dues for 2009 will be $20.
Update on repeater.
KCØWWV purchased a charger for much less than budgeted.
WBØTSG brought up the tone issue in that the club's 2-meter rig does not have tone capability. Club will seek either a donated replace rig or donated tone board for that rig.
KBØVVK asked about the voice mailbox feature on the repeater. Plans are underway to make this feature available to club members as a benefit for membership. How it works is that a station will be able to record a message for another in that person's mailbox for retrieval by that member at another time. The mailbox feature is already available. All the Repeater Trustee needs to do is assign mailbox numbers to member stations and put together a list of commands associated with the mailbox feature.
New Business:
Weather Spotter Class
NØLOH reported that he has scheduled a Weather Spotter basic training course with the National Weather Service for Monday, March 9, 2009. Since the NWS would like to begin the class at 6:30pm, the club may need to seek out a different location than the library. MCC has reserved a room for the club, but if things can be worked out with another group that meets at the library before the club, the training will be held at the library. So for now the location is TBD (To Be Determined.)
Hamfest
NØLOH reported that he has applied and receive ARRL Sanctioning for the 2009 Southeast Iowa Hamfest. This means the ARRL will publish information regarding the hamfest and supply the hamfest with ARRL materials for handout, as well as some nice Door Prizes in the form of books like the Repeater Directory or Handbook.
License Exams
KCØWWV reported that the Muscatine VE's will hold testing on Saturday, December 13 at 1:30pm at the Muscatine Public Safety Building. [Update: we had two candidates looking to upgrade from Technician to General and both passed! Congratulations to Leroy KDØCSX and Phil KDØCUX!]
ARRL Iowa Section Manager
NØLOH reported that he has submitted his nomination for ARRL Iowa Section Manager and that since he is the only nominee, he will become the next ARRL IA SM effective in April 2009.
Formal Traffic (for the net)
KDØBDU asked about "Formal Traffic" and just what is it? A round table discussion ensued regarding formal versus informal traffic. What it is and what it is used for. It was decided that a future meeting should include a tutorial about Formal Traffic, Message Handling and the ARRL National Traffic System.
No further business, meeting adjourned at 8:15pm for a slide show and presentation about the HAARP (High Frequency Active Auroral Research Program) project in Alaska by N2AM.

2009
February 9

Meeting called to order at 7:10pm by club president N2AM. Ten members were in attendance.
Minutes for December meeting read and approved. (January meeting was canceled due to weather.)
Treasurer's report read and approved
Old Business:
Hamfest - Tom NØLOH received the check from Washington club for the 2008 hamfest.
The amount was $24 more than the 2007 share!
Bruce, WBØGAG noted that the 2009 hamfest information has been published on ARRL.org. The first hamfest was held in 1985, so this year's will be the 25th Annual Southeast Iowa Hamfest! NØLOH will be ordering the tickets from the printer and will be sure to have the 25th anniversary noted on the tickets this year. Also, as suggested by WBØGAG, NØLOH will see if his new influence with the ARRL as Iowa Section manager could help the ARRL provide any special guests or programs to the 2009 hamfest.
Repeater - Jerry KCØWWV echolink is up and running. Hams can now use the repeater to access other links and repeaters worldwide! Jerry handed out a list of DTMF commands. For more information visit www.echolink.org or contact KCØWWV.
KCØWWV reported that the repeater's 70cm control link is ready for installation when the weather is warmer.
Kevin, N2AM reported that the tone board had not been ordered yet, but that he found one from Artscipub on the web while we were discussing it. Since authorization to purchase a tone board was made at a previous meeting, he used the club's card to order it on the spot for less than originally thought!
New Business:
Treasury -NØLOH requested permission to make the annual tower rental payment. Approved.
NØLOH requested permission to make the annual MCC Scholarship donation. Approved
NØLOH suggested that with the higher dues that members be allowed to make payments through the year if needed and that new members can have their dues pro-rated if they join at different times during the year. For example, a new member would only have to pay $10 if they join after June 30th. The consensus was that it was OK as long as the treasurer had no problem with the extra effort to keep track of such things.
NØLOH suggested that the club look into a Life Membership option, with the excess dues put into a savings account that gathers interest. Dave WAØAUQ suggested checking into community Foundation of Muscatine Endowment Funds. NØLOh has made an appointment to meet with them on February 16th and will report on the options available at the April meeting.
Membership benefits - WBØGAG explained the membership benefit of having your own e-mail address @muscatinehams.org. This email could be setup for direct retrieval or as a reflector.
WBØGAG explained the membership benefit of having your own webpage as a sub-domain on muscatinehams.org
KCØWWV explained the membership benefit of voicemail on the 146.91 repeater
NØLOH explained the membership benefit of inclusion on the email list for meeting minutes. Only dues paid members get the meeting minutes before they are published on the website.
NØLOH explained that he has put together a membership registration form to better keep track of dues, ARRL membership and what membership benefits each member requests.
Public Information Officer - WBØGAG suggested that in recognition for NØLOH's efforts to inform the general public of club activities that the title of Public Information Officer be added to his title. Motion approved, so now Tom NØLOH is the Secretary, Treasurer and Public Infomation Officer for the Muscatine Amateur Radio Club.
Field Day - WBØGAG inquired about Field Day 2009. After discussion, the consensus was that Field Day should be held in the same location with the same setup as last year with the addition of computers for logging and an all mode rig for 2-meters. NØLOH has received permission from MCC to use the same location. A more thorough planning of Field Day will take place during the April meeting.
WAØAUQ and N2AM would like the club to seek a new callsign that is shorter and easier for use during contesting like Field Day. N2AM suggests ABØM, which includes the letter 'M' for Muscatine. WAØAUQ suggests the call of a silent key club member, W0CUQ. The choices will be put to a vote at the April meeting.
No further business. Meeting adjourned at 8:45pm.
Jerry KCØWWV showed everyone the power supply he built from scratch as an assignment with his electronics course he is taking at Hamilton Technical College.
Reminder: There will not be a business meeting for the month of March as the time will be used for SKYWARN weather spotter training. NØLOH will be at the library at 5:30pm on March 9th to begin setting up. The spotter training will commence at 6:30pm and is expected to last until 8:30pm. Anyone can attend!

March 9

No business meeting, we hosted the SKYWARN weather spotter training instead.
65 people signed in!

April 13

Meeting called to order at 7:00pm by club president N2AM. Nine members were in attendance.
Minutes for February meeting read and approved. March meeting was suspended due to weather spotter class.)
Treasurer's report read and approved
Old Business:
Library overtime - Tom NØLOH reported that due to the weather spotter training going 30 minutes overtime that he has paid the library for the overtime of three of their employees. He warned the club that meetings have run late on several occasions before and that the library may decide to not allow the club to meet at the library if meeting continue running into overtime. Also he reminded the membership that food and drink is not allowed unless permission is granted by the library. Also that members should refrain from loud talking when arriving or leaving through the library.
Life Membership - Tom NØLOH reported on the life membership option and what to do with life membership dues if the club decides to go forth with the proposal. The Community Foundation of Muscatine might not be an option as that would require an initial deposit of $2500. A money market type account at the bank would not have a substantial return enough to make it worthwhile. There is also the possibility that yearly dues could be decreased at the end of the year by a vote. That may upset a member who already paid life membership at the current rate. Discussion ensued as to if the life membership should be 10x or 20x the yearly dues. Also the possible need for a biennial audit was mentioned. [ FYI: The club is a 501(c)(7) Social and Recreational Club and is not required by the IRS or the State of Iowa to file a tax return or submit an audit unless yearly income exceeds $10,000] A motion was made table the matter. Motion carried by unanimous vote. [Life membership is not an option, but a member may pay for more than one year of dues at any time.]
Field Day callsign- Tom NØLOH suggested that instead of the club seeking a vanity callsign that would be shorter that the current callsign, the club should seek a special event callsign to use during the last half of June in commemoration of the club's 60th anniversary. Motion made and carried by unanimous vote. Tom then accessed an online application form and submitted a request for the callsign WØM. Confirmation must be receive before use of the callsign can proceed.
Field Day duties - After discussion on equipment needed here is the list of who is responsible for what for Field Day:

Kevin N2AM - TenTec for station 2, power supply, mic, key, paddles, headset, push-up pole, 6m beam, tri-bander, tower, anchor screw, fence posts, post driver, tripod, dupe sheets, 24-hr clock, clip board, ice, coolers & rope.

Dave WAØAUQ - TenTec for station 1, power supply, mic, key, paddles, headset, tuner and dipole

Tom NØLOH - rig & antenna for GOTA station, field day sign, power supply, lights, rope PC logger, ground rod, pencils, pens, clip board, 24-hour clock, 6 fiberglass poles, ground strap, coax, table and ARRL materials

Bruce WBØGAG - a/c power cords, call-sign and FD designator signs for each station

Jerry KCØWWV - 24-hour clock

Don KDØDTD - coffee maker, water, coffee, cream, sugar and cups

Carl KC9NLH - 3 tables & bucket truck if possible.

George NØLAG & Casey KØBDU - generators, gas, gas can and extra oil.

Brad - tower

Everyone else - whatever you want to bring: rigs to show or use, tools, supplies, food drink, chairs, soldering guns, electrical and duct tape, family, friends, and most especially, an upbeat attitude with a genuine willingness to help out and have fun!

Field Day Schedule - Field Day is June 27th & 28th, 2009:

Friday 1:00pm -NØLOH to stand by at the location to show the tent and port-a-potty people where everything goes.

Saturday 8:00am - everyone to show up at FD site with the supplies they're assigned to bring and begin setting up the antennas. Monitor 146.910 for ease of communications. Bring your hand-held!

Saturday 1:00pm - field day begins!

Sunday 12:00pm - everyone meet to begin taking down everything.

New Business:
Headphone amp - Dave WAØAUQ made a motion that the club purchase a headphone amplifier for use during Field Day. It will enable operators to listen at a comfortable level and for spectators to hear the action as well. Motion carried.
New meeting location - Dave WAØAUQ made a motion that he ask on behalf of the club to acquire permission for the club to meet at the Flickinger Learning Center at 413 Mulberry Avenue. The facility offers meeting and classroom area without time restraints. Motion carried.
New testing location - Jerry KCØWWV and Bruce WBØGAG will also seek permission to use the Flickinger Learning Center as a VE testing site.
Field Day (and beyond) - Kevin N2AM made a motion for permission to purchase 200' rope for the club gin-pole. Motion carried.
No further business. Meeting adjourned at 8:15pm.
Tom NØLOH made a presentation on "Formal Traffic" using the National Traffic System.
Casey KØBDU made a presentation on "PSK31" and the Signalink USB interface.

May 11

Meeting called to order at 7:10pm by club president N2AM.
MARC members present: KBØVVK, WBØTSG, WAØAUQ, KDØDTD, NØPYG, N2AM, NØLOH, KDØCSX
Guest: KC9NLH
Minutes from April meeting read and approved.
Treasurer's report read and approved
Old Business:
Field Day

Headphone Amp - NØLOH reported that the headphone amp was ordered but is on back order. He will try to find out an estimated time of delivery and may order from another source if it won't be here in time for FD.

Rope - N2AM reported he purchased 300' of 1/2" rope for the club's gin pole.

PSK31 - WAØAUQ is planning to bring in interface for PSK31, but wants to know if anyone has a laptop that can run Ham Radio Deluxe to be used for that.

Bucket Truck or Push-up Pole - KC9NLH reported that he is not able to secure the use of a bucket truck. N2AM reported that the 30' push-up pole he lent to the club is not in a permanent installation. Discussion ensue about someone being able to borrow a bucket truck or if the club should rent a lift for FD.

Lights - NØLOH asked anyone who has work lights to have them available for FD. He has one and desk lamps.

Shelter - NØLOH has also reserved a 20' x 20' tent and a port-o-potty. WAØAUQ suggested the club have handi-wipes or hand sanitizer available.

Signage - NØLOH has the FD sign and will also try for one from the Pepsi distributor.

Special Event Station - NØLOH reported that permission has been granted for the club to use the callsign W0M from 6/15 to 6/30 in celebration of the clubs 60th Anniversary. More details and instructions will be forthcoming at the June meeting.
Repeater - KCØWWV phoned in to report that he has ordered the channel pair for the repeater's UHF control link.
New Business:
Club Callsign -NØLOH suggested the club seek a new vanity callsign. One in particular that is available now. It is shorter that the current call (KCØAQS,) is a lighter CW call than the current, and has a unique property. That call is KI0WA, Kilo India Zero Whiskey Alpha. It spells K-IOWA. The call was previously held by a middle school in Fort Madison. NØLOH proposed that he submit this to an e-mail vote, so all dues paid members can vote.
Hamfest - NØLOH reported that Tom Vavra, WB8ZRL will be provided a table at the hamfest to provide card checking for those seeking DXCC credit from 9:30am to 11:30am.
Tower Tax - NØLOH reported on the plight of Randy, WBØVHB in Mount Pleasant. The tower his repeater antennas are on was taxed for every antenna and the owner of the tower is threatening to take any non-revenue generating antennas off his towers. The ARRL Volunteer Counsels are working to help Randy.
Repeater Beep - WBØTSG reported that he misses having the courtesy beep on the repeater during the Sunday night net. His rig has DTMF capabilities, so it is suggested that he be given the code to disable and enable the courtesy beep, in the case of a repeater via EchoLink creating a beep-loop. Otherwise, he asks all stations checking in to wait a few seconds between giving your callsigns to give him ample time to write them down.
LotW/eQSL - NØLOH reported that he is in the process of transferring all his written logs into ARRL Logbook of the World and eQSL. A roundtable discussion on the subject ensued.
No further business. Meeting adjourned at 8:22pm for a slide show presentation by N2AM of lightning damage his parents' home received.

June 8

Meeting called to order at 7:15pm by club president N2AM.
MARC members present: KØBVVK, WAØAUQ, NØPYG, N2AM, NØLOH, KCØWWV & WØBGAG
Minutes from May meeting read and approved.
Treasurer's report read and approved
Old Business:
Club Callsign - NØLOH reported that the vote to change the club callsign to KIØWA was 9 in favor, 3 opposed and 2 abstained. However the call sign in question has already been requested.
Special Event WØM - The call sign is good from 0000 UTC June 15 through 2359 UTC June 30. NØLOH will be sending an email detailing instructions.
Field Day - NØLOH will be sending an email detailing Field Day operations.
New Business:
Melon City Criterion - NØPYG asked about the club's involvement in the Quad City Criterion. NØLOH said he was not able to help this year, but suggested the club may want to ask the organizers of the Melon City Criterion, which is held on the Sunday before Memorial Day, if the club could assist with communications. It would be good experience to get and it is fun to watch
Hamfest Special Event - NØLOH would like to know if anyone would be interested in having a special event station set up at the 25th Southeast Iowa Hamfest.
Putting the O in Om - Happy 50th to our President, Kevin Kramer N2AM. He brought donuts for everyone!
No further business. Meeting adjourned at 8:20pm.

July 13

Meeting called to order at 7:04pm by club president N2AM.
MARC members present: KCØWWV, KDØDTD,WAØAUQ, NØPYG, N2AM, NØLOH & KBØVVK
Minutes from June meeting read and approved.
Treasurer's report read and approved
Old Business:
Field Day - We discussed the results from Field Day. Most feel that a good time was had by all who attended. Some suggestions to improve Field Day. Better publicity utilizing KWPC Talk Shows. Instructions on how to change operating modes and where the CW key plugs in. Having a set operator schedule to insure coverage through all hours of the event. Having networked Field Day software. Some people had trouble typing, so maybe have some practice sessions. Look into receiving donated PC's from group in Cedar Rapids. Borrow or rent a lift truck or crane. Look into satellite QSO. Need a better turn out of operators.
New Business:
Testing - Next testing session will be Sunday, August 9th at 1:30pm at the Flickinger Learning Center. For details contact KCØWWV at kc0wwv@arrl.net or call (563) 607-0793
WalMart Safety Day - KBØVVK suggested the club look into participating in the next "Safety Day" at the Muscatine Wal-Mart next summer. It was suggested a simple PSK31 or EchoLink setup would interest the younger more computer savvy crowd. KBØVVK will contact the Wal-Mart Manager, Stacy Gleason. The conversation turned to other opportunities to recruit new hams and members, including after school programs or license classes at FLC.
No further business. Meeting adjourned at 8:07pm.

August 10

Meeting called to order at 7:06pm by club president N2AM.
MARC members present: WBØTSG, KØMTT, KØBVVK, KØBDU, WAØAUQ, N2AM, NØLOH, KCØWWV, WØBGAG, KDØDTD &
Minutes from July meeting read. KCØWWV asked that minutes be amended to reflect that he will contact Wal-Mart manager regarding Safety Day. Minutes amended as requested and approved.
Treasurer's report read and approved
Old Business:
Repeater - KCØWWV reports he had to resend the crystal for the UHF remote control rig back to the manufacturer. (They shipped the incorrect one.) When that is received, then upgrades to the repeater can commence to install the UHF remote control rig and add PL tone of 192.8 Hz in and out.
Hamfest - NØLOH reports plans are beginning to take shape for the 25th Annual Southeast Iowa Hamfest on Sunday October 4th. Setup will commence at Noon on Saturday, October 3rd. The Wiener Roast will be hosted by KC0WWV at 6:00pm that night. Sunday, WBØTSG will once again serve as PA Announcer. Hourly door prizes consisting of donations from the ARRL and Hamfest Vendors will be given away at 8am, 9am, 10am, 11am and 12pm. VE Testing will be from 9:30am to 11:30am at the fair office building. ARRL DXCC card checker Thomas Vavra will be checking cards from 9:30am to 11:30am at the ARRL Table. There will be the presentation of the Iowa Section Youth Amateur Operator Award at 12:30pm. Then at 1:00pm will be the grand prize drawings for $50, $100 and $200. NØLOH plans to contact large commercial vendors to ask for any product or gift certificates they would like to donate as door prizes. Also, he requested approval to add five, $25 "Hamfest Bucks" to the hourly door prizes. The certificates would only be valid at paid, commercial and indoor vendors, not tailgaters. The certificates would list valid vendors. After redemption by the winner, the vendor would be reimbursed by the hamfest. Request approved. NØLOH will ask the Washington Area Amateur Radio Club for its approval.
Field Day PC'sWAØAUQ reported he will be traveling to Cedar Rapids to haul some computers donated to the Flickinger Learning Center, which means the ones currently in use at FLC will be available for donation to the club, if all goes as planned. The PC's will need to have XP installed in them.
New Business:
ARRL Iowa Section Convention - NØLOH reported that he, as Section Manager, is trying to have the 2010 ARRL Iowa Section Convention held at a more central location in the state. The Des Moines Radio Amateur Association has turned down hosting the convention at their hamfest and so Tom has asked the Cedar Vally Amateur Radio Club to contemplate hosting it at their hamfest. If they also turn down the opportunity, then he would like to have the convention at the 2010 hamfest in West Liberty.
Club Rigs & Power Supply - WBØGAG inquired as to if the club should look into replacing the Alinco HF/6m rig as it is in need of repair. NØLOH questioned the need for it. KCØWWV says he's checked the continuity of the wiring for the remote control head and all were OK. He has not powered the rig up to see if there's no audio output, which was the problem at Field Day. A discussion about the club's equipment ensued, including the revelation by WBØTSG that he has the club's Hallicrafters Receiver in his possession. KCØWWV reported the club's Tripplite power supply is in need of repair, too. WBØTSG also noted that the club's 2m rig will not be able to access the repeater once the PL tone is installed. Getting a new 2m or dual band rig was discussed. The following was decided: WB0TSG will bring the Hallicrafters to the next meeting, KØ0WWV will sell the Alinco and Tripplite PS at the hamfest and NØLOH will collect prices on a replacement power supply and 2m or dual band rig with possible purchase from a hamfest vendor.
New Club in Iowa - NØLOH reported that Joe Leto, KJ0L is forming a new DX and Contesting club in the Des Moines area.
No further business. Meeting adjourned at 8:23pm.

September 14
Meeting called to order at 7:25pm by club president N2AM.
MARC members present: WBØTSG, NØPYG, KDØDTD, WAØAUQ, KBØVVK, N2AM, and NØLOH
Guest: KC8TWZ
Minutes from August meeting read and approved.
Treasurer's report read and approved
Old Business:
Hamfest - NØLOH reports that he has been quite successful at getting door prizes from national vendor.
Door prizes/donations Tom has been able to acquire:
ARRL - $150 in gift certificates  (www.arrl.org)
Elecraft - a DL1 dummy load mini module kit (www.elecraft.com)
Yaesu - 24 hats (www.vertexstandard.com)
NCG Company - 6 Coffee mugs and a 2m/70cm Slim Gain HT SMA Ant. (www.natcommgroup.com)
DX Engineering - $25 gift certificate and 5 hats. (www.dxengineering.com)
Tigertronics - a Signalink USB sound card interface (www.tigertronics.com)
Electric Radio Magazine - a free subscription (www.ermag.com)
Walcott CB - a  Roadpro Rechargeable Emergency System (www.walcottcb.com)
Radio Society of Great Britain - books (www.rsgb.org.uk)
RigExpert - $50 Registration for MixW software and $25 gift certificate (http://www.rigexpert.net)
CQ Communications, Inc. - A CQ and a CQ VHF magazine subscription (www.cq-amateur-radio.com)
The following are donating free hand outs that will be available at the information table:
ARRL (www.arrl.org)
Radioware  (www.radio-ware.com)
ICOM America (www.icomamerica.com)
Yaesu (www.vertexstandard.com)
QCWA (www.qcwa.org)
Tom also reports the Washington club has given the OK for the "Hamfest Bucks" giveaways. Also they may need additional personnel to help man the gate and the talk-in station. Please contact Mark Lukins, ABØDX at ab0dx@arrl.net if you can help with either or both.
Hamfest schedule of events: {Everyone is needed that can help!}
Saturday, October 3rd
12:00pm - begin setup of tables, p/a system and talk-in station
3:00pm - vendors may begin setting up inside the building
4:00pm - wiener roast table setup at shelter (need 3 rows of 3)
4:30pm - begin roasting wieners
6:00pm - wiener roast
7:00pm - cleanup shelter & tables (leave 2 rows of 3 for hamfest)
8:00pm - vendors may begin setting up at the shelter
11:00pm - building & shelter closed
Sunday, October 4th
5:00am - vendors may begin setting up inside the building & shelter
6:00am - manning of the gate
7:00am - building open to patrons
8:00am - door prize drawing
9:00am - door prize drawing
9:30am to 11:30am - exam session in fair office building
9:30am to 11:30am - ARRL DXCC card checking at ARRL table
10:00am, 11:00am and Noon - door prize drawings
12:30pm - Iowa Section Youth Amateur Operator Award
1:00pm - Grand Prize Drawings
1:15pm - take down
3:00pm - building & shelter closed
Club Rigs & Power Supply - NØLOH shared the specifications and prices for the most current models of 2m and 2m/70cm mobile rigs to replace the club's 2m rig. After discussion, WAØAUQ moved, WBØSTG second and all approved the purchase of an Icom IC-2200H 2m rig. NØLOH moved, WAØAUQ second and all approved that the club not seek to purchase a power supply at this time.
New Business:
Wiener Roast - Jerry KC0WWV will not be able to host the wiener roast this year due to work constraints. Jon KBØVVK has graciously volunteered to take care of the task. Anyone wishing to lend Jon a helping hand should contact him at kb0vvk@gmail.com.
No further business. Meeting adjourned at 8:23pm.
October 12

Meeting called to order at 7:05pm by club president N2AM.
MARC members present: NØPYG, KDØDTD, WAØAUQ, KAØRIU, KBØVVK, N2AM, and NØLOH
Minutes from September meeting read and approved.
Treasurer's report read and approved
Old Business:
Hamfest Wrap - The 2009 25th Annual Southeast Iowa Hamfest was a HUGE success. Attendance topped 500. Monies raised topped the previous years. All tables were sold out even after a 14-table cancellation. We had many commercial vendors and eeryone seemed to be having fun both Saturday and Sunday. Fifteen people took license or upgrade tests and over half passed. The Hamfest Bucks door prize idea was very well received by both winners and vendors. Plans are to continue it.
We need 2 new directional signs for out on the main road. WAØAUQ offered to make some, but NØLOH said with the extra funds raised he could get Sign-Pro in Muscatine to make a couple. They'll be simple lightweight signs, easy to put up and take down. The hamfest banner is in bad shape, but don't know if it is as valuable to have as the directional signs.
Liberty Communications provided DSL Internet connections in the hall and the shop, but not wireless. No one complained about no Internet in the hall, so may just have the shop hookup as it is needed for the VE Team.
NØLOH reported that his experiment at having reduced prices for advance tables didn't seem to really encourage earlier reservations, so indoor table prices will revert back to previous year's price at $8 each, but all will include electricity. It makes setup easier to have electricity already wired up. Outdoor shelter tables will be $6 each and will also include electricity, but vendors there will be responsible for their own hook up. We'll provide them access to the ladder as the outlets are up high. All vendors will be responsible for providing their own extension cords or power bars. And absolutely, positively no tables will be reserved without my receiving a prior payment. No refunds on cancellations unless substitutions are found, either.
Persons camping and tailgating should have tickets. Electricity fee for campers and tailgaters will be $6.
Tickets will remain the same $5 for advance and at the door with the difference still being the number of chances per ticket. Two for advance and one at the door. (Advanced means between now and the end of the wiener roast.) Everyone must have a ticket, except those that are going to take license exams at the hamfest and those age 14 or under. Persons may purchase as many tickets as they want, but no refunds on unused, lost or stolen tickets.
Setup will commence at Noon on Saturday. Vendors may start setup in the hall beginning at 3:00pm and will have until 11:00pm. The hall will close at 11:00pm Saturday and reopen Sunday at 5:00am. The hall will open to the public at 7:00am.
The gate should be manned beginning at 6:00am on Sunday and continue until 11:00am.
The Weiner Roast had about 25 to 30 people show up to eat. There was a lot of leftover side dishes, so we should look a reducing the menu again. Jon Ericson KBØVVK has volunteered to gather the supplies and food for next year. We should budget about $130 for it. Any help anyone can give will be greatly appreciated. The Weiner roast will be at the same time, 6:00pm and at the same price, $4.
New Business:
None
No further business. Meeting adjourned at 8:25pm.
REMINDER: The November meeting's agenda includes nominations of club officers and suggestions for club dues for 2010.

November 9

Meeting called to order at 7:05pm by club president N2AM.
MARC members present: KDØCSX, NØPYG, WAØAUQ, N2AM, KDØDTD, NØLOH, KBØVVK, & WBØTSG
Guests present KV1E & NØRLX
Minutes from October meeting read and approved.
Treasurer's report read and approved
Old Business:
New Club 2m Rig - NØLOH reported that he has yet to order the new club rig as he was hoping to find it for sale at the Davenport Hamfest, but it was not. Also, he misplaced the club checkbook and debit card a couple weeks ago and immediately called the bank to stop payment on any checks above the number last used and cancel the debit card. They were found at his home just a hour later. The bank policy is to issue a new debit card at no charge. The new debit card has not arrived yet..
Old Club 2M Rig - NØLOH has asked that when the new club arrives, if he could have use of the old rig to provide broadcasts of ARRL Audio News, Amateur Radio Newsline and the RAIN Report via a simplex frequency.
Old Club Receiver - WBØTSG brought the club's Hallicrafters receiver to the meeting. WAØAUQ recalled he installed the meter on the unit. The receiver appears in great shape, but is not used anymore. It was decided that N2AM would take charge of the receiver with the purpose to sell the unit on behalf of the club.
Repeater Update - WAØAUQ reported that the repeater's UHF receiver crystal is finally in. Now it is just a matter of finding the time for him and KCØWWV to take the repeater to Dave's shop for a check-up, install the tone board, and then reinstall the repeater with the UHF control receiver at the tower. On another note, the Iowa Repeater Council has been non-responsive to requests for coordination.
New Business:
Nomination Of Club Officers - All of the incumbents have decided to stay and there were no other nominations, so the club officers for 2010 will remain:

President - Kevin Kramer, N2AM
Vice President - Jon Ericson, KBØVVK
Secretary/Treasurer - Tom Brehmer, NØLOH
2010 Club Dues Suggestions - There were three suggestions for the club dues for 2010. The current dues are set at $20. Therefore, at the December meeting, there will be a ballot to set the dues for 2010. There are 4 choices:

$1.00 per year
$6.00 per year
$10.00 per year
$20.00 per year
No further business. Meeting adjourned at 7:55pm.

December 14

Meeting called to order at 7:10pm by club president N2AM.
MARC members present: NØLOH, NØPYG, N2AM, WAØAUQ, KBØVVK & WBØTSG
Guests present: KV1E
Minutes from November meeting read and approved.
Treasurer's report read and approved. NØLOH noted he has paid the club's insurance for 2010. Also he has paid the club's tower rent as well as made the usual donation to the MCC scholarship fund.
Old Business:
Vote On 2010 Club Dues - There were three suggestions for the club dues for 2010. The current dues are set at $20. There was a ballot to set the dues for 2010. The 4 choices were: $1, $6, $10 & $20. Two absentee ballots were received. The results were 6 votes for $10, 2 votes for $20. Club dues for 2010 are $10. KV1E, WBØTSG, WAØAUQ, N2AM, KBØVVK AND NØLOH then paid their dues for 2010.
New Club Rig - NØLOH presented the club with the new Icom IC-2200H 2m rig. Sunday Evening net control WBØTSG now has the rig to use for the Sunday Evening net. He will give possession of the old club 2m rig to NØLOH, who plans to use it for bulletin transmissions on a simplex frequency.
New Business:
Old Club Receiver - N2AM reported that he has yet to list the Hallicrafters on eBay, but plans to do so soon.
Meeting Location - Due to a conflict with the Flickinger Learning Center, the club will no longer meet at that location. After a discussion those present agreed to revert back to meeting at the Musser Public Library. However, the Library will be closed during the time the club normally meets in January, so it has been suggest that the January meeting will be held at the Pizza Ranch on Ford Avenue or at Wendy's on Park Ave. (Attendees would be responsible for purchasing their own dinners.)
VE Testing Location - NØLOH reported that most likely, VE Testing will no longer be held at the Flickinger Learning Center, but that the VE Team has yet to schedule testing dates for 2010.
Weather Spotting - NØLOH reports that he will be contacting the Weather Service to once again schedule a Severe Weather Spotting class. However, due to last year's class running late, he will not schedule the class on a meeting night.
No further business. Meeting adjourned at 7:55pm

President	WBØTSG	Brad Soule
Vice President	KB9PBX	Rusty Zimmerman
Secretary / Treasurer	KA9AQR	Steve Fowler

80 meter phone		54
40 meter cw	40
40 meter phone	202
20 meter cw	20
20 meter phone	154
15 meter phone	39
10 meter phone	49
6 meter phone	59
Total QSO points, with mulitpliers	1362
Bonus points	540
Total score	1902

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President		KBØVVK
Vice President		WAØVUS
Secretary / Treasurer		KDØMB
Vice Treasurer		WBØTSG

President	Ed Kublik KDØMB
Vice President	Larry Kemper WAØVUS
Secretary	Tom Brehmer NØLOH
Treasurer	Tom Brehmer NØLOH

President:	Kevin, N2AM
Vice President:	Jon, KBØVVK
Secretary/Treasurer:	Tom, NØLOH
Vice Treasurer:	Brad, WBØTSG

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