[Harc] FWRA Minutes - July 17
MJ Inabnit
ke6sls at pobox.com
Tue Sep 10 01:32:06 CDT 2019
----- Original message From: Don Campbell <ke6hec at sbcglobal.net> -----
FAR WEST REPEATER ASSOCIATION MEETING JULY 17, 2019
Meeting conducted over the air using the Far West system. Meeting called to order by President Bernie Christen, WA6HZG. Additional Board members, officers and members present – Peter Esko W6IES, Treasurer Greg Deja, and Secretary Don Campbell, KE6HEC, Jack Foster, KM6TE – SHARC-and Jaye Inabnit, KE6SLS.
SECRETARY’S REPORT
The minutes from the April 20 meeting were distributed via email. It was requested that, in the future, call signs be added to the list of board members.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Greg reported $2926.68 in checking, $1121.57 in savings, in addition to $30.00 in dues and a PG&E bill that were not on the statement.
COMMUNICATIONS
There were no communications.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
There were no committee reports.
OLD BUSINESS
Board of Directors Vacancies
There is one vacancy on the board.
As of July 17, 2019, directors, their offices as appropriate and their affiliations are:
Chairperson - Bernie Christen WA6HZG, FWRA
Treasurer – Greg Deja AA6GD, FWRA
Secretary – Don Campbell KE6HEC, RARC
Peter Esko W6IES, FWRA
Kirby Bay KE6ZPF, RARC
Jack Foster KM6TE, SHARC
Vacant – SHARC
Additionally, Don Nelson, WA6NBG is our Webmaster.
Repeater System
System maintenance to be performed prior to winter was discussed.
Pratt
Jack is installing brackets to seismically secure the repeater. Brackets for the floor and lightning protection is needed. A motion to approve funding as necessary was approved. A copy of the license for the repeater was also needed.
Horse
Jaye has noticed an issue with the timeout timer on Horse, possibly on the link.
The support for the feedline needs to be repaired. A picture is attached below.
Pierce
The batteries providing backup power need to be checked and replaced if necessary. This will probably require 2 trips to Pierce – Bernie will coordinate.
Humboldt Hill
Jaye would like to pursue the installation of equipment for a digital mode using the same antenna as the 146.700.
NEW BUSINESS
The next Board meeting will be September 8 at the picnic.
Meeting adjourned
Respectfully submitted by Don Campbell, KE6HEC Secretary.
Don Campbell
707.834.0042
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