MEETING TO ORDER:
The President, Jeff Darby KE0CAZ, called the meeting to order at 7:30 AM.
Introductions of attendees were made by name and call-sign. A total of 18 club members and 2 guests were present.
SECRETARY-TREASURER REPORT:
The Sec-Treasurer Report was given by Marty Peters KE0PEZ. He reported the checking account balance. The amounts of club revenue and disbursements since the January meeting were $880.00 and $538.27, respectively.
If you haven’t paid your dues for 2019, please do so immediately. Payment can be given to Marty at breakfast, during our club meeting, or sent to our post office box (SFTARC, P.O. Box 3144, Olathe, KS. 66063).
2019 Ham Classes [Larry Hall]
The ham class to prepare students for the General license continues to be an enthusiastic class. Weather has affected two classes, but the progress remains good.
Club Newsletter [G Wolfe – KI0KK]
Newsletter inputs are due by 7PM Wednesday, February 6th.
New Shirt Order [J Darby]
An order form was passed around for golf collared shirts T-shirts.
Club 501c7 process
Marty gave some details about the ongoing process of applying for reinstatement of the club tax-exempt status as a non-profit organization.
Del’s Edgerton Location
The 160m antenna drooped due to the ice storm, but it is back up and working well.
KS Day – Del
The special event was conducted on Saturday, January 26th, 2019, from 9AM-3PM. Four operators made 18 contacts. The club thanked Del for hosting the event.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Jim Andera reported on some things related to the trailer.
The solar panels have been mounted on top of the equipment trailer and produce about 170 mA under sunny conditions; an output of 500 mA is anticipated under the summer sun.
One of the two batteries stored in the trailer was dead, probably due to a bleeder resistor not being disconnected. Club members suggested several solutions to reduce or eliminate the current drain.
Joe Krout gave details of the Icom 7300 that is offered for sale at Associated Radio for $1099 and comes with a mail-in rebate offer of $100. The 7300 is direct conversion, same size as the 7200, and includes a built-in antenna tuner. Joe recommends purchasing a case to store the radio, such as a Pelican Case available at Harbour Freight. Members of the club discussed the radio and asked a number of questions about it.
There was a motion and a second to buy an Icom 7300 at Associated Radio and a Pelican case. President Jeff called a vote, and the motion passed unanimously.
Jim Andera asked if any club members were interested in participating in a Tallgrass Prairie operating event in mid-April. While overnight camping is prohibited, Jim suggested the possibility of operating throughout the night for those who just can't stop calling CQ. The event would enhance the public presence of our club.
ADJOURN:
After a motion, a second, and a unanimous vote, the meeting was adjourned.
